ANDERSON MARIAN T |
at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13½ Mile Rd.), Warren, Thursday 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. Private Funeral Service Friday. |
ANUSBIGIAN ARMEN |
Tuesday and Wednesday 2:00-4:00 and 6:00- 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. John Hospice. |
AYTES WINIFRED C |
Wednesday 2-9 p.m. with Scripture Service 7 p.m. at Leonard A. Turowski and Son Funeral Home, 9300 Middlebelt (N. of Joy Rd.). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan. Interment Glen Eden Cemetery. www.neely-turowski.com. |
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. |
Ami "Pete" Garland, age 81, of Ionia, passed away Feb. 28, 2009 in Ionia. |
MATTHEWS - Anne Marie Matthews, age 80, of Fenton, died March 1, 2009 at Caretel Inns of Linden. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton, Rev. Fr. David Harvey celebrant. Visitation will be 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, with a 7:30 p.m. Vigil service. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until mass at the church on Saturday. Those desiring may make contributions to the St. Francis Prayer Center in Flint. Anne was born July 13, 1928 in Flint the daughter of Marcellus and Emma (Ulrich) Camp. She was a 1946 graduate of Fenton High School and had attended Sienna Heights in Adrian. She married John L. Matthews on May 17, 1951 in Fenton and he preceded her in death September 17, 1997. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Fenton and the Bayview Club. Surviving are: eight children, Mary E. (John) Metz of Cincinnati, OH, Thomas W. of San Jose, CA, Daniel J. of Fenton, Louise A. (Craig) Dotema of Grand Rapids, Marc F. of Albuquerque, NM, Jane E. (Bassam) Zahra of San Jose, CA, Paul J. (Lisa) of Fenton, Michael L. (Kathleen) of Columbus, OH; sister, Celine Hoban of Stockton, CA; thirteen grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Jean Marie; and a sister, Monica Dahl. Tributes and condolences may be shared at the obituaries page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
Arthur L. Steinman |
Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. |
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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.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 12-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). In state Friday 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Mass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 26123 McDonald (west of Beech Daly, south of Annapolis). |
BRACHEL ROBERT J |
Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Interment Glen Eden Cemetery, Livonia. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at |
BURNS ANNE KATHY |
March 1, 2009, age 65 of Plymouth. Beloved wife of 43 years to Philip J. Burns Jr. Dear mother of P. Joseph (Kathy) and John F. (Tami). Loving grandmother of Zachary and Kyla Burns. Also survived by mother, Anne O'Connor, brother Tom O'Connor, sister, Mary Eileen (Rick) Rechtein. Preceded in death by father William S. O'Connor. Also survived by many relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4-9 p.m., 7 p.m. Scripture Service at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Rd. (between Sheldon & Beck), Plymouth. In state Thursday 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. John Neumann Church, 44800 Warren Rd. (west of Sheldon), Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Leo's Soup Kitchen, 4860 15th St., Detroit, or to your favorite charity. To leave a message of condolence, please log on to |
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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Blanche Barbara Carr, age 90, of Tecumseh died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at Lynwood Manor in Adrian. She was born Oct. 10, 1918, in Munising, Mich., the daughter of Andrew and Margaret (Matuszewski) Demogola, who were immigrants to the United States from Poland and early settlers of Melstrand, Mich. Blanche worked at the Munising Paper Mill during World War II. She later moved to Adrian in 1962. While in Adrian she worked for Martin Marietta, Bohn Aluminum and Siena Heights. She started working in 1989 in Boysville of Michigan as a Foster Grandparent and retired from there after 15 years of service. She was a member of the Munising American Legion Auxiliary Post 0131 for 62 years. Blanche was also a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Tecumseh and the Sacred Heart Church of Munising. Blanche is survived by her children, Joan (Jim) Anderson of Munising, John “Jack” (Connie) Carr of Tecumseh, Peter (Esther) Carr of Adrian and Mary Sue Carr of Port St. Lucie, Fla. Also surviving are five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one great- great-grandchild, several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat- grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Steven Demogola, Michael Demogola and Theodore “Bud” Demogola, and her sisters, Rose Melwicki and Anna Hamilla. As per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service and burial of cremains will take place at a later date in Munising, Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boysville Center-Holy Cross Children’s Services in Clinton, Mich., or the Lenawee County Dept. on Aging in Adrian, Mich. Envelopes are available at the Handler Funeral Home of Tecumseh. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com. |
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Brazil LaVern Petoskey, Jr., age 71, of Mendon, died late Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.  He was born on July 30, 1937, in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., one of 13 children born to Brazil L. and Della M. (Ludwig) Petoskey.  Following graduation from Shepherd High School, Brazil went to work for the Michigan Department of Transportation, where he worked for the next 30 years. He first worked in maintenance, later as foreman, and retired as district Superintendent of Highways for the State of Michigan in 1994.  In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf. Brazil was married to Barbara Jean Sallows on Aug. 20, 1961, in Battle Creek.  She survives along with two children and their spouses, Brian and Regina Petoskey, and Dawn and Jody Gest both of Centreville;  four grandchildren, Nathan and Eric Petoskey and Jordan and Kayla Gest;  two sisters, Della Petoskey of Mt. Pleasant and Betty Hoffman of Freemont, Ohio; several nieces and nephews including Sharon Wilkins and Rosie Evvinghaus.  Brazil was preceded in death by his parents and 10 siblings. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, and for one hour prior to services which are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009 at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon.  Rev. Clint Zehr, Pastor of the New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church of Colon will officiate.  Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to Sturgis Home Health Care.  Online register is available at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com |
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at church begins at 10:30 a.m. Rite of Committal at All Saints Cemetery. Memorial tributes are preferred to St. Vincent De Paul. View obituary and share memories at |
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will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Voran Funeral Home, 5900 Allen Rd., (313) 928-2300 from 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon. Funeral Wednesday 12 noon at the funeral home. Interment Cadillac Memorial West Cemetery. Obituary/Guest Book at |
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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SPRUIT (Moore, Klinkner) The Funeral Mass for Carol Moore-Spruit, aged 77, who died on Friday, wife of William Spruit, will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church - Alpine (meet at church). Relatives and friends may meet her family at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home, 2120 Lake Michigan Dr. NW on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at the church Wednesday 10 to 11 a.m. Vigil Service Tuesday 7 p.m. For complete obituary, to read her life story and to sign her guest book, visit Carol's web page at www.lifestorynet.com Heritage Funeral Home |
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. |
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. |
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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ALWARD - Charlene P. Alward, age 84, of Sunbury, Ohio, formerly of Hudsonville, died Sunday, March 1, 2009. Survived by son, Craig (Sue) Alward; son-in-law, Michael Roof; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brothers, Carl (Marilyn), Donald (Audrey), and Kenneth DeVree all of Hudsonville. Preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Duane; daughter, Diane E. Roof; and brother, Robert DeVree. Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, SR 3 at 61, Sunbury, where services will follow at 7 p.m. Graveside services 1:00 p.m. Thursday in the Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI. Complete obituary and condolences at: www.snyderfuneralhomes.com. |
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Charles L. Gibbs, 62, of Pittsford passed away, Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, at Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born Dec. 1, 1946, in Hudson the son of Robert A. and Barbara J. (Van Akin) Gibbs. Surviving Charles are three daughters, Dawn Gibbs, Billie Gibbs and Angie Cook all of Hillsdale; three sons, Charles L. Gibbs Jr., Robert Gibbs and Porter (Brandy) Gibbs, all of Hillsdale; 10 grandchildren; and one sister, Sue (Jim) Jones of Morenci. He was preceded in death by his parents. A graveside memorial service for Charles will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Maple Grove Cemetery in Hudson. There will be no visitation hours. Arrangements were entrusted to Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson. Those planning an expression of sympathy may make memorial contributions to the family and envelopes are available at the funeral home. Family and friends can view this obituary and send condolences at eaglefuneralhomes.com. Helen L. Moore |
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Charles W. Hale, age 60, of Wilmington, Ohio, formerly of Blissfield, passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, at his home. He was born Nov. 21, 1948, in Adrian to Henry Wayne and Joyce Anne (Beard) Hale. Charles served in the United States Army and Air Force Reserve where he earned the rank of Major. On Nov. 25, 1972, he married Christine Warner in Palmyra, and she survives.  Charles was employed by the Green Memorial Hospital in Xenia, Ohio, where he was the Director of Surgical Nursing. He attended Bible Baptist Church in Wilmington. Charles was a loving and devoted family man. In addition to his wife, Charles is survived by his mother, Joyce Hale of Adrian; mother-in-law, Mildred Warner of Palmyra; one son, Trevor Hale and his wife, Alisha, of Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Danielle Sheets and her husband, Todd, of Marysville, Ohio, and Ashley Osborne and her husband, Eric, of Xenia, Ohio; five sisters, Sharon Wendt and her husband, Bob, of Adrian, Cheryl Reed and her husband, Ross, of Tennessee, Penny Schamberger and her husband, Jacob, of Swartz Creek, Mich., Jennifer Adams and her husband, Bing, of Adrian and Tracy Hale of Lansing; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Hale, and his father-in-law, Maurice Warner. At Charles’ request cremation has taken place. Memorial services for Charles will be held on Friday, March 6, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor Josh Dixon officiating.  Military rites will be conducted immediately following the funeral service at the Veterans Memorial Flag Garden at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, by the V.F.W. Annis-Fint Post #1584. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. In memory of Charles, in honor of his two grandsons, who are adopted from Ethiopia, memorial contributions may be made to Acacia Village Ethiopia Orphanage Fund, 777 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731. Envelopes are available at the 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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Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Rosary 7:30 p.m. at Spaulding & Curtin Funeral Directors, 500 W. Nine Mile Rd. Ferndale (1½ blocks west of Woodward). Donations to Hospice. |
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Wednesday at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (at Schoenherr) 2-9 p.m. with evening Rosary. Funeral Thursday in state 9 a.m. at St. Blase Catholic Church, 12151 Fifteen Mile Rd. until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Private. Memories to be shared at |
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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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and Service at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr) Thursday 1 p.m. until time of Funeral Service 3 p.m. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com., 1 guest book message |
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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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Donald D. Bolenbaugh, age 80 years of North Adams, passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 at Allegiance Health System in Jackson. He was born on Nov. 23, 1928 in Horton, the son of Murl G. and Kathryn (Smith) Bolenbaugh.  Don was a professional truck driver. He delivered steel and other commodities throughout the 48 Continental United States with close to 3 million miles driven without an accident. Don is survived by seven children, four sons, David Bolenbaugh of Adrian, Joel (Mickie) Bolenbaugh of Norman, Okla., Eric (Jennifer) Bolenbaugh of Hillsdale and Erin (Kimberly) Price of Hudson; three daughters, Linda Bolenbaugh of Osseo, Melody Wollet of Hudson, and Angela (Paul) Conklin of Pittsford; son-in-law, Del Loranger of Hudson; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Norm (Arlene) Bolenbaugh of Addison; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by daughters, LaVonna Shay and LaDonna Loranger; grandson, Bill Groom; and brothers, Tom, Dean and Dale Bolenbaugh. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the Brown-VanHemert Funeral Home in Addison followed by a luncheon. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
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Donald E. Smead, age 87, of Adrian passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, in Melbourne, Fla.  Donald was born Feb. 13, 1922, in Adrian Township, the son of Forrest and Ruth (Hagerman) Smead. He graduated from Adrian High School with the Class of 1939. On Aug. 20, 1944, Donald married Laura A. Witt in Monroe, Mich. Laura, his wife of more than 64 years, survives. Don worked for Bohn Aluminum, currently Hydro Aluminum, for over 32 years before retiring. Prior to that he farmed for several years. Don was a former member of West Adrian Congregational Church. He was a member of the Moose, Farm Bureau, and also actively involved with the Adrian senior center. Don and Laura enjoyed traveling with the Wally Byam Caravan Club International, where they were members for 40 years. For the past 30 years, Don and Laura also enjoyed winters in Melbourne, Fla. In addition to his wife, Don is survived by his daughter, Shirley (Phillip) Walls of Corunna, Mich.; a brother, Howard (June) Smead of Adrian; two grandchildren, Cinde (Bob) Elston of Owosso and Jim (Bonnie) Griffin of Muskegon; four great-grandchildren, Robby, Aleia, Brianna and Landon; and his good friend, James Griffin, Sr. He was preceded in death by a son in infancy, Gary Smead; a brother, Wayne Smead, and a great grandson, Cameron Griffin. The funeral service for Don will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Wagley Funeral Home with Pastor Daryl Etheridge officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. You may also send condolences or sign the register book at  www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Don may be made to St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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Doris May Slager, 88, of Spring Lake, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. Arrangements are by the VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Spring Lake. www.vbkfuneralhome.com |
Dorothy E. Allen, age 86, of Gladwin, passed away on Feb. 17, 2009 at MidMichigan Gladwin Pines. |
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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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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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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Eleanor Carol Whitetree, age 78, of Adrian and Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., passed away Monday, March 2, 2009, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born Oct. 13, 1930, in Flint, Mich., to Frank Robert and Eleanor Madeline (Holliday) Miracle. On April 23, 1949, she married Donald Robert Whitetree in Flint. He preceded her in death on July 6, 1995. A shining example, Eleanor was named “Best New Civitan” after her first year with the Lenawee County organization. She has been vice president of projects and program director for Civitan. She was the director of the Lenawee County Easter Seals organization, and was named “Volunteer of the Year” for Easter Seals in this region of the state. She was a business woman and real estate agent for more than 40 years. Eleanor loved spending time with her family, her cats, reading, crossword puzzles, traveling and watching classic movies. Eleanor is survived by one son, John (Melissa) Whitetree of Adrian; three daughters, Linda (Steve) Warrington of Brimley, Mich., Debra (Michael) McCarley of Tawas City, Mich., and Ellen Baker of Adrian; one brother, Lloyd Miracle; three sisters, Dona Hawley, Eva Robinson and Myra John; six grandchildren, Meaghan, Rachel, Mindy, Rebecca, Kyle and Kelsey, and four great-grandchildren, Madison, Michael, Malcolm and Ryan. Funeral services for Eleanor will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Bob Bidwell officiating. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee for its Hospice Residence Campaign. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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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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Emma L. Henry, age 70, of Sand Creek died Monday, March 2, 2009, at St Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor. Funeral arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Home, in 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)., 1 guest book message |
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. |
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PRIOR LAKE, Minn. -- Francis Mueller, 97, of Prior Lake, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at the Hutchinson Area Health Care Center. |
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Frank John Pieper, Jr., 85, of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 at his home., Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Harbor Beach, with burial in the church cemetery., Visitation will be from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach., A complete obituary will be in Wednesday's Huron Daily Tribune or by viewing www.RamseyFH.Com. |
Frieda Hoffman, 78, of Cheboygan, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. |
GRAY MATTHEW EDWARD |
February 28, 2009. Age 31. Son of Edward and Joan Gray. Brother of Zachary and Rachel Price (Ryan). Grandson of John B. Gray. Uncle of Alyssa and Abbey Gray. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial service Wednesday 1 p.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn 13-14 Mile). Memorials to Salvation Army, 16130 Northland Dr., Southfield, MI 48075. A.J. Desmond & Sons, (248) 549-0500. View obituary and share memories at |
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"CHUCK" Chuck was born in Lockport, New York on November 6, 1926, passed on February 28, 2009, a resident of Bloomfield Hills. Chuck graduated from Purdue University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was a WWII Navy veteran, an accomplished trumpet musician, an enthusiastic pilot/instructor, a lifetime contributing member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and an involved member of Franklin Community Church and their choir. He worked for General Motors for 37 years and was instrumental in the development of airbag technology and other safety innovations. Upon retirement he founded a successful engineering consulting firm where he continued his lifetime focus on automobile safety. He was married in 1950 to Eleanor (Clay) Griswold of Buffalo NY until her unfortunate death in 2005. He is survived by two of his sisters Carol and Ruth, many nieces and nephews, and his children Deborah (Steve), Paul (Vicki), Rebecca (Kirk), and Jonathon, as well as granddaughters Chelsey and Amanda. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials to the Society of Automotive Engineers or the Franklin Community Church choir in his memory. Please call A.J. Desmond & Sons, 248-549-0500 for final service arrangements. View obituary and share memories at |
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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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George Willis Etter, 91, of Holland, died Monday, March 2, 2009, at Freedom Village.  Arrangements will be announced by the Downtown Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes. www.lifestorynet.com |
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Gertrude Strobel, 74, of Petoskey, died March 2, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
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.... |
Gloria Leist, 76, of Boyne City, died Sunday, March 1, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. |
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Mrs. Gloria Miller, of Fayetteville, Ga.,  died March 1, 2009.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Miller. She is survived by her son, David and Norma Miller of Fayetteville; two grandchildren, the Rev. Eric and Erin Miller of Wake Forest, N.C., and Johnathan Miller of New Orleans, La.;  a brother, Raymond and Gretchen Dresser Jr. of Sturgis, Mich.; a sister, Marylin Callahan of Sedona, Ariz.; and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends  from 6-8 p.m.  Tuesday at Mowell Funeral Home, Fayetteville. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel, with the  Rev. Glenn Stringham officiating.  Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.    |
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at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe (Near W. Outer Dr.) Dearborn, Thursday 1-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service. Funeral Friday at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, Instate 9:30 until the time of Mass at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Manna Meals, American Cancer Society or Arbor Hospice. |
HENSON MARY E |
Age 85, March 2, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Norman. Dearest mother of Walter (Cheryl), Paul (Donna), Colleen (Terry) Helton, Diane (fiancé Karl Riedel) Campbell, Peggy (Tim) DeVos, Daniel (Marcie), Barbara (Rick) Brooks and Kelly Henson. Loving grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 14. Visit Wednesday 4-8 p.m. at Generations Funeral & Cremation Services, 29550 Grand River Ave. (W. of Middlebelt), Farmington Hills, 248-426-9200. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church, Redford. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Memorials suggested to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh, Livonia 48154. |
HIGLEY ANN (NEE KOY) |
Wednesday 4-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd.). Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book at |
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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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Helen L. Moore, 92, of Ransom Township, passed away Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier, Ohio. She was born Jan. 14, 1917 in Montgomery to Harry and Magnolia (Royer) Shaffer. She was married in November of 1936 to Lawrence Moore and he preceded her in death in 1981. Helen is survived by two daughters, Judy (James) Dunlap of Bryan, Ohio and Carolyn (Robert) Grimm of Alvordton, Ohio; four sons, Robert (Arletta) Moore of Frontier, Harry (Eliese) Moore of Waldron, Bruce Moore of Pittsford, and Gary (Sandra) Moore of Waldron; two sisters, Marcille Carter of Holiday City, Ohio and Lillie Junge of Holgate, Ohio; four brothers, Carl Shaffer of Hillsdale, Roy (Marilyn) Shaffer of Ypsilanti, Paul (Joyce) Shaffer of Waldron and Rich (Carolynn) Shaffer of Hillsdale; 12 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Besides her husband Lawrence, Helen was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, two sisters, a daughter-in-law and three grandchildren. Funeral services for Helen L. Moore will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Don Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Ransom Township. The family will receive friends for visitation from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to Hospice of Hillsdale County or the charity of the donor's choice.  To view this obituary or send condolences pleased visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com |
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Helen Southworth, 91, of Morenci passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009, at home. She was born on June 15, 1917, in Metamora, Ohio, the daughter of William and Mayme (Meeker) Kahle. On June 15, 1954, in Curtis, she married Frederick Southworth. He preceded her in death on May 30, 1997. Helen lived her entire life in the Morenci area, working more than 45 years at the Morenci Bank as a bookkeeper, teller and officer, retiring in January of 1983 as Vice President of the Bank of Lenawee.  She was a member of the Croswell Opera House, the Lenawee County Historical Museum, the Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the LaPlaisance Bay Chapter Daughters of the American Colonists. Helen is survived by several cousins. Besides her husband, Fred, Helen was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Harland Kahle. There will be no visitation, funeral or viewing. Funeral arrangements were through the Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci. |
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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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WHITE PINE, Mich. -- Jack A. Mannikko, 71, of White Pine, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009, at the Oscar G. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center in Iron Mountain. |
Jack A. Mellinger, age 76, of Alma, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009 at his home., |
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James F. Rogers of Kalamazoo, Mich.,  passed away Feb. 27, 2009. James was born Dec. 11, 1922, in Sturgis, a son of Frank and Margaret (Rahn) Rogers. He was an Army veteran. James married Mary Griffeth, who preceded him in death in August of 2008. Surviving are three children, Jane (Noris) Giggy, Paul (Mae) Rogers and Mark (Diane) Rogers; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Rogers. At his request, cremation has taken place. Burial of cremains will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. March 10, and a memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. March 29 at Peace Lutheran Church in Otsego. Memorial contributions may be made the the American Heart Association or the Peace Lutheran Church. Arrangements are by Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society, Schoolcraft. |
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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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.   |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- John M. "Bud" Schutte, 78, of Harris Street in Ironwood, died peacefully Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, in Duluth, Minn., with his family by his side. |
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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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was born May 15, 1911 in Brooklyn, New York. He co-founded Prudential Investment Company in 1939. He began his working life as a fruit peddler and bricklayer, and rose to prominence as a pioneering designer and innovator in the post-WWII production housing business, remaining an active developer until his retirement. Barney was an advocate of fitness and a healthy life. He was an avid skier, fisherman, tennis player and walker. Barney's love of the outdoors and adventurous spirit shaped and inspired the lives of his children and grandchildren. He was a mentor and inspiration and admired for his creativity, open-mind, unfailing good humor and his interest in the ideas of others. Above all, Barney was a family man. He was totally devoted to his wife of sixty-four years and to his children. They were, beyond measure, the most important part of his life. He was an abundantly kind and generous man who throughout his long years took care of his immediate family, his parents, his sister and his extended family by marriage. All who knew and loved him will remember and miss greatly his warm smile and gentle spirit and the good and honorable life that he lived. Beloved husband of Jeanette Katzman. Dear father of Dr. Richard (Bonnie) Katzman, Jane Glass and the late William Katzman. Devoted grandfather of Talia Glass, Ben Glass, Shane (Steve Sadowski) Rooks, Brady Katzman-Rooks, Jena (Ray) Medina and Josh (Liz) Katzman. Proud great-grandfather of eight. Cherished brother of the late Meyer (the late Sis) Katzman and the late Sylvia Katzman. Also survived by nephew Robert (Lisa) Katzman and many other loving relatives and friends. MEMORIAL SERVICE 3;00 P.M. FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, (248) 569-0020. |
KELLMAN MARY E (NEE HENDERSON) |
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KINNEAR DONALD J |
Wednesday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. time of Mass at St. Thecla Church, 20740 S. Nunnely (one block S. of Metro Parkway and E. of Groesbeck). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at |
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Tuesday 3-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Rosary at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Wednesday in state 9 a.m at St. Martin de Porres, 31515 Hoover (Between 13 and 14 Mile Rd.), Until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
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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. |
Kim Akright, of Plover, Wisc., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 2, 2009. She succumbed to cancer, "her gift from the Lord", as she often referred to it. |
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Kitti “Lois” VanElls, 75, of Adrian passed away at Bixby Medical Center, March 2, 2009. She is survived by her children, Bob (Ali) VanElls and Coral (Doug) Lehman; one grandson, James VanElls, and numerous stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren, four brothers and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave. Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Maple Avenue Bible Church, 735 W. Maple Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Avenue Bible Church. Arrangements by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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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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. |
Lewis Adelbert Carpenter, Jr., of Portland Township, was born on Dec. 3, 1924, and peacefully passed away on Feb. 27, 2009 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Lois Phillips, 90, of Zeeland, died Monday, March 2, 2009, at Holland Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services. |
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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MENOMONIE, Wis. -- Lynn Diane (Hakamaki) Schroeder, 52, of Menomonie, formerly of Wakefield, Mich., passed away Saturday evening, Feb. 28, 2009, in Chippewa Falls. |
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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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will be Wednesday, March 4, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. with a Rosary service at 7 p.m. at the Keehn Funeral Home, Brighton, MI. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009 with final visitation at the Churchb eginning at 9:30 a.m. Memorial contributions are requested to the Karmanos Cancer Institute, 4100 John R., Detroit, Michigan 48201. |
MALISZEWSKI WILLIAM N |
Age 90. March 1, 2009. Be loved husband of the late Barbara D. Loving father of Joanne Maliszewski, Susan (Randy) Blum and the late William M. Maliszewski. Cherished grandfather of five. Proud WWII Veteran. Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to THAYER-ROCK FUNERAL HOME. Memorial contributions may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 26111 Evergreen Rd., Suite 301, Southfield, MI 48076. www.thayer-rock.com |
MASI JOHN U |
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 WujekCalcaterra.com. |
MATAR NABIL AZIZ |
Wednesday 3-9 p.m. with prayers at 7 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Thursday, prayers at the funeral home at 9 a.m. then to St. Rafka Maronite (aka St. Maurice) Catholic Church, 32765 Lyndon, Livonia for 10 a.m. Mass. Burial at Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia. Please share a memory with Nabil's family at www.harrjwill, . Memorials may be made to St. Rafka Maronite Catholic Church in lieu of flowers. |
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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MILLER SR MARY FRANCELYN R S M |
Age 84, March 1, 2009. Dear sister of Paul Miller, Joseph Miller and nieces and nephews. Welcome Home Tuesday 3:00 p.m. at McAuley Center, 28750 W. 11 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Prayer service Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass at McAuley Center Chapel Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Burial Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements by McCabe Funeral Home. |
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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.   |
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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.   |
SANDERS - Marjorie L. Sanders, aged 82, passed away on Wednesday. Funeral Sunday, 2 p.m. at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home - 2120 Lake Michigan Dr. NW. Visitation Sunday 1 to 2 p.m. Complete obituary at www.lifestorynet.com Heritage Funeral Home |
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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 |
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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. ... |
McCLELLAN W BILL |
Wednesday 2-9 p.m. with 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Thursday, in state 10:30 a.m. at St. Bonaventure Monastery, 1760 Mt. Elliot (btwn. Mack and Jefferson) until time of Mass 11:00 a.m. Donations are welcome to the Solanus Casey Center. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com |
McPIKE HAROLD C |
Age 87, of Cheboygan, formerly of Monroe, died February 28, 2009. Beloved husband of Virginia, father of Susan Hinz, Joanne (Michael) Prudhomme, Molly (Joseph) Fournier, grandfather of eight. Private memorial services being planned for later date. Nordman Funeral Home of Cheboygan assisting family. |
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Merle D. Raber, of Jonesville, passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born April 9, 1927 in Allegan the son of Roger and Mabel (Long) Raber. He is survived by his wife, of 56 years, Alice B. Raber; four children, Zale (Alice) Raber of Suffolk, Va., Tori (Robert) Morrison of Brighton, Tenn., Kenneth (Christine) Raber of Holland, and William Raber of Jonesville; three grandchildren, Taylor and Merice Raber and David (Emily) Mobley; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. Mr. Raber graduated from Allegan High School and continued his education at Michigan State University where he graduated in 1952. He served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of the American Legion Post in Jonesville. He worked as a Wildlife Biologist and retired from the Department of Natural Resources after 30 years of service. After his retirement he continued to work for the Hillsdale County Soil Conservation District. He was also a member of the Jonesville Lions Club, the Branch County Community Band, the Michigan Fiddlers Association and the Somerset Congregational Church and he was a life member of the International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons. At his request cremation has taken place and a graveside memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Merle D. Raber will be held at the Moscow Plains Cemetery in Moscow Township at 1 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor John Reist officiating. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Michigan Fiddlers Association-Youth Program or to the Chautauqua Building Program King’s Daughters and Sons, or the Somerset Congregational Church.   |
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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. |
NELSON ROLAND |
"DEAN" passed away on March 2, 2009, after a brave but courageous battle with cancer at 81 years old. A celebration of his life will be held at The Heathers Country Club, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 11-4 p.m., March 10th. Dean was born in Detroit, the only son of the late Roland J. and late Marion Nelson (nee Dean). He grew up in Royal Oak, MI, and joined the US Navy towards the end of WW-II. In 1951 he graduated from Michigan State University and in 1953 started his own real estate appraisal company, aptly named Dean Appraisal. In 2000, the company joined the National firm of Integra Realty Resources and is to this day, a stalwart of the business community. Dean never retired and continued to counsel clients and write articles throughout the remaining days of his illness. His latest article, "Enterprise Component Allocation: Methodology Discussion", will be published in April 2009, by the CRE. Member of: the Appraisal Institute; Counselors of Real Estate; Real Estate Answer Forum; Institute of Real Estate Management; National Association of Realtors; the Birmingham Michigan #44 F and AM, Detroit Scottish Rite; and others. Dean taught real estate appraisal classes at several Michigan colleges over the years. Dean authored more than 150 articles published by various professional appraisal institutions, contributing significantly to appraisal theory and techniques including, "Overall Rate-Band of Investment Style"-1969; "Market Testing of Ellwood I & II"-1976-77; "Hotel Enterprise Valuation"- 1988; "Valuation of a Pari-Mutuel Racetrack", among others. Dean is survived by his loving wife Ede who was always ready for the next adventure. The two of them traveled the world for the past 20 years from the South Pole to distant wonders of all Continents and over 60 International airports, with Dean capturing it all on video. Dean was the loving father of Robin Nelson and Nancy (Jon) Simon, and loving step-father of Kathy Handlon, Coleen Handlon-Shaull (Mark), Thomas (Viki) Handlon, Timothy (dear friend Barb) Handlon, and Matthew (dear friend Tracey) Handlon. Also survived by one grandson, Jacob Simon, and 10 step-grandchildren: David and Mark Ferrio; Melissa and Tom Handlon; Erin Stapleton (Ryan), Heather and Mallory Handlon; and Christie, Holly and Jeremy Handlon; First cousins, Baldwin, Brazill, and Fitzpatrick families. Dean was a devoted, caring and generous husband to his loving wife, Ede. A good-natured "character" with a unique sense of humour, he was always ready with a play-on-words, and loved to hear and tell jokes and tales of his adventures in and out of the business of real estate. He learned many life lessons "on the stand" and continued to share his love of the business with his friends and colleagues. He loved to travel to northern Michigan for the traditional "hunting season", stopping in to check on the Buckaroo on his way to the Beaver Farm in Baraga. He brought many friends and sons in tow to share those eventful trips. He was a man that will be remembered and missed by many. His stories will resound in the halls of "Dean Appraisal" for many years to come. In lieu of flowers, he asks that you make a sizeable purchase at your favorite watering hole and tell the stories that he no longer can. Donations in his memory may be made to Masonic Lodge #44, 37357 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304. |
NIEMI ELIZABETH JEAN |
2-9 p.m. Thursday at Ford Funeral Home, 26560 Van Dyke. In state 10 a.m. Friday at Celtic Cross Presbyterian Church, 11451 10 Mile until 11 a.m. time of service. Memorials to above church or St. John Hospice are appreciated. |
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. |
PIPER ROBERT D |
Tuesday 3-9 p.m. with a Service at 7 p.m. at The Allen Park Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard). Visit the on-line guest book at www.martenson.com. |
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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RAVIN SYLVIA |
Beloved wife of the late Sidney Ravin. Loving mother of Dr. Sheldon (Alaine) Ravin. Dear grandmother of Rachel (Ginghis) Wetzel, Carla Ravin, Kate Fleming and Chase (Lindsey) Garwood. Great-grandmother of Shelby Fleming. GRAVESIDE SERVICES WEDNESDAY 1:00 P.M. AT BETH TEFILO EMANUEL CEMETERY, FERNDALE. ARRANGEMENTS BY HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL (248) 543-1622. |
ROCHE ELLEN L |
Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Rd., Eastpointe. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church (Downtown). Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Rosary Wed. 7 p.m. |
RUSKOVIC MARY ANNE |
Age 87, February 26, 2009. Beloved aunt of Richard Green of Lansing and Kathleen Krudwig of Jackson. Dear sister of the late Irma M. Green of Lansing. in state Friday 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. at St. Valentine Catholic Church, Redford Twp. Visit Thursday 1 - 8 p.m. at the Fisher Funeral Home, 24501 Five Mile (between Beech Daly and Telegraph) Redford Twp. (313) 535-3030. |
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Rex Blake Flickinger, 87, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away Saturday Feb. 28, 2009, at home following an extended illness. He was born May 21, 1921, in Ranson Township to Ora and Mable (Mills) Flickinger.  Rex retired from the Aro Corporation in 1983, and was a longtime pastor at many area churches including East Ovid, South Amboy and Camden Missionary Church, where he currently served.  He is survived by the love of his life, wife Marjorie May (Keck) Flickinger, whom he married over 70 years ago on June 17, 1938.  He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Also surviving are daughters. Joanne Dohm of Pioneer, Lynda Robison of Hillsdale, Jill (Sam) Shaw of  Montpelier, Ohio, Leah (Kevin) Klingler of Waldron; son, Lynn (Aimie) Flickinger of Macon, Ga.; sister, Jeanne (Russell) Gee of Waldron; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, O.J., Harry and Max; sister, Marjorie Loomis; two sons-in-law, Jim Dohm and Jim Robison; and one grandson, Dennis Robison. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Camden Missionary Church with Pastor Brian Colby officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Ransom Township. Visitation is scheduled from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the George White Funeral Home, Reading. Memorials are suggested to the Camden Missionary Church or Hospice of Williams and Fulton Counties. |
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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. |
Monday, March 2, 2009 10:32 AM |
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.... |
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. |
SPLAN MARY R |
2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Tuesday in Marysville Funeral Home, 1200 Michigan Avenue, Marysville. Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in St. Christopher Catholic Church, Marysville. Rite of Committal in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit. To send condolences, visit marysvillefuneralhome.com |
STEVENS BEATRICE T |
March 2, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Joseph B. Dear mother of Marcus P. and Earl J. (Linda). Loving grandmother of Chad (Susan) and Jenifer Hooker. Great-grandmother of Brianna and Ayden. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Tr.) Tuesday 6-9 p.m. In state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Damian Catholic Church, 30055 Joy Rd. (W. of Middlebelt) until time of Mass 10 a.m. Memorial contributions to Angela Hospice and Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com |
STONE ELDA R |
Wednesday 11a.m. until a 1p.m. Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill) |
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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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. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Stephany V. Krenzel, 92, of Ironwood Township, died Sunday, March 1, 2009, in Ironwood. |
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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TORIGIAN LUCY |
today 1-8 p.m. at the Edward Korkoian Funeral Home, Spiller-Spitler Chapel, 836 N. Main Street, Royal Oak (248) 541-8325. Prayer Service today 6 p.m. at the funeral home. In state Wednesday 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. funeral at St. Johns Armenian Church, 22001 Northwestern Highway, Southfield (248-569-3405). Interment White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Lucy's memory may be made to St. Sarkis Armenian Church or St. Johns Armenian Church or ARS Orphans Fund. |
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 www.wasikfuneralhome.com |
TROCK DOROTHY |
Adored and adoring wife of the late Bernard Trock. Dear mother of Jody (Dee) Trock-Stevens, Dr. Gary (Kathleen) Trock, and Dr. Bruce (Beyhan) Trock. Loving grandmother of Adam and Ashley Trock, Jonathan and Jay Stevens, Shanie and Neely Gal-Edd, Tory and Isaac Buckley. Sister of Zelda (Milton) Miller, Sheila Huebler, the late Ruth Herman, the late Beatrice Rader, and the late Walter Strenger. Also survived by her best friend, Pauline (Harry) Tischler, numerous nieces and nephews, including Richard, Brian, Craig and Debra Miller. SERVICES 1:30 TUESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT BETH EL MEMORIAL PARK. www.irakaufman.com Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Miracle Network, 4525 South 2300 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84117, (801) 278-8900, www.childrensmiraclenetwork.org or Hospice of Michigan, 400 Mack Ave., Detroit, MI 48201, (313) 578-5000, www.hom.org or Alzheimer's Association, Detroit Area Chapter, 20300 Civic Center Dr. #100, Southfield, MI 48076, (248) 351-0280, www.alzgmc.org |
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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MASHPEE, Mass. — Bernice Lucille Worden passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, in the loving arms of her daughter Sharon in Mashpee, Mass. She'd suffered a gradual decline in health over the last year after a courageous battle with lung cancer.She leaves her daughter, Sharon Rubinton of Mashpee, and grandchildren, Sarah and Daniel; as well as son, Michael (Linda) of Fairfield, Pa., and his children, Emily and Dennis; and son, Gary (Jill) of Interlochen, and his sons, Brandon, Jonas and Micajah. Her sisters, Barbara Ditsler of Jonesboro, Ind., Carrie Johnson of Greenville, Tenn., and Verna Burnett of Swayzee, Ind., survive. Her brother, Chuck Richey of Albion, Ind., died just two days after Bernice, on Feb. 25. She leaves many friends in Sebring and Marion.A service of remembrance and interment will be held in the summer in Marion, Ind.The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses involved in mom's care.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Cape Cod, 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601.Please share memories with the family at Bernice's online guest book at www.johnlawrencefuneralhome.comArrangements were handled by John Lawrence Funeral Home of Marstons Mills, Mass. |
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Viola Den Herder, 88, of Zeeland, died Monday, March 2, 2009. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. |
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. |
WYLIE SHIRLEY L |
Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Service Thursday 11 a.m. at Lyle Elliott Funeral Home, 31730 Mound Rd. (at 13½ Mile), Warren. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggest to National Kidney Foundation. |
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. |
ZAPORSKI RAYMOND A |
Age 81, February 28, 2009. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Dear father of Mark (Jing), Michael, Mary Beth (Daniel) Horvath and Martin (Julie). Loving grandfather of Nathan, Kevin, Jared, Danielle, Alec and Crystal. Mr. Zaporski was a music minister for the Archdiocese of Detroit for over 50 years. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. the time of funeral Mass at St. Basil Church, Eastpointe. Inurnment Great Lakes National Cemetery. Share a memory with the family at |
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