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Andrew R. Vandecaveye July 10, 1929-March 8, 2009 Monday, March 9, 2009 11:41 AM |
Andrew R. Vandecaveye, 79, of Monroe passed away at 8:50 a.m. Sunday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
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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Atra Warfield, 69, of Holland, died Sunday, March 8, 2009. Arrangements will be announced by the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes. |
Beverly Wiesner, 85, of Petoskey, died March 8, 2009, at her 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. |
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Carolyn S. Eby, 68, of Mishawaka, Ind., passed away at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend, Ind. Carolyn was born March 20, 1940, in Mishawaka, to James K. and Blanche E. (Smith) Miller, who both have preceded her in death. Carolyn was also preceded in death by a sister, Linda Lalone, a brother, Donald “Butch” Miller, and a grandson, David Miller. In July of 1957 she married Donald Eby. Donald survives, along with their children, Gail (Tom) Miller of Centreville, Mich., Jon Eby of Watauga, Texas, Roland Eby of Nottawa, Mich., Duwayne (Lois) Eby and Kevin Evy, both of Centreville; 10 grandchildren, Tim Miller, Beth (Don) Preston, Debbie (Tadd) Davis, Katlyn Miller, Dora Miller, Travis Miller, Kim Eby, Jacob Eby, Jade Eby and Kirsten Eby; one great-grandchild Lily Preston; her siblings, Phyllis Moore of Edwardsburg, Mich., Joan (Ed) Lower of Granger, Robert (Delores) Miller of Leesburg, Fla., and Sharon (Larry) Fisher of Mishawaka; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 Main Street, Mishawaka, where funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, with Pastor Karen Orr officiating. Burial will follow at Olive Cemetery in Wakarusa, Ind. Memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Association of to the Kidney Foundation.   |
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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 |
Christine R. Kilgus Nov. 27, 1979-March 6, 2009 Saturday, March 7, 2009 1:09 AM |
Christine R. Kilgus, 29, of Monroe died at 8:35 a.m. Friday at her home after a lengthy illness. |
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Cletus J. Liptow also was preceded in death by a granddaughter, J.J. Liptow. The information was omitted from an obituary Friday. |
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DENVER -- Diane Marie Albert, 57, of Denver and formerly of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Friday morning Feb. 20, 2009, after a long battle with leukemia, with her family at her bedside. |
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Don Cobbs, 85, of Monroe, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born in Wolcottville, Ind., on June 22, 1923, to parents Carl and Bessie (Schanour) Cobbs. Don owned and operated an Archway Cookie franchise for many years.  He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and was stationed in France.  He married his present wife, Margaret (Price) Cobbs in 1991.  Don was a member of the Elks Club, Masonic Lodge, Lions Club and served on the Monroe City Council.  He was an active member of Breiel Blvd. First Church of God, where he served as an usher.  He also belonged to the Country Cousins Square Dance Club and served as president of that club for many years. Don was a wonderful husband and father and is survived by his wife, Margaret L. Cobbs; daughters, Julie Clark and Melissa Crawford; stepchildren, Patricia (Don) Putty and Karen Parker; four grandchildren, Ashley, Michael, Miranda and Zachery; step-grandchildren, Audra Whitaker, Adam Whitaker, Hannah Parker, Brian Putty, Bradley Putty, Mark (Kim) Putty and Jeremy Price; two great-grandchildren, Emily & Ethan; step-great grandchildren, Taylor Putty, Kayla Putty, Chloe Putty, Madison Putty and Gabriel Thiel; sister, Harriet (Paul) Atwater; brothers, Cleland “Bud” Cobb and Milan Cobb; and many nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a stepson, David Price. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown, Ohio with The Rev. Dr. Eric Newell officiating.  Visitation will be Friday evening from 6–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Cincinnati Chapter, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203. Please sign the guest book online at WilsonSchrammSpaulding.com. |
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Donald Craycraft, age 70, of Holland, passed away Friday, March 6, 2009, at his home.  The memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2009 at Immanuel Church, 325 104th Avenue, Holland.   Visitation will be  Monday, March 23, 2009 from 12-12:45 p.m. prior to the service and also following the service from 2-3 p.m.  Reverend Robert Terpstra will be officiating.  Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.   The Craycraft family requests memorial contributions be made to Orphan Helpers – Tonya Rose Memorial Libraries in Central America.  Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services.     |
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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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Dorothy DuBreuil Kee entered into eternal rest with the Lord on January 9, 2009, after a lengthy illness.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  A longtime resident of Fennville, Dorothy was a 1944 graduate of Fennville High School and a graduate of the University of Michigan’s School of Dental Hygiene. After leaving Fennville in 1964, Dorothy and her family resided in Cortland, NY, Edenton, NC, Chattanooga TN, Taipei, Taiwan, Holland, MI, and Goshen, IN, before retiring to Florida in 2005 to be with family where she enjoyed gardening and raising horses. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Evelyn Dubreuil of Fennville.  She leaves behind her loving husband of 62 years, Roy J. Kee Jr.; her sister, Mary Ann Moeller of Fennville; son, CDR Scott Kee, USN (Ret) and wife, Constance Kee of Virginia; daughter, April Nichol and husband, Michael Nichol of California; daughter, Kelly Jones and husband, Maj. Kenneth Jones USAF (Ret) of Florida; grandchildren, Kevin Kee of Virginia and Erin Nichol of California. A private memorial service is planned for a future date. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the United Methodist Church of Fennville. E-mail condolences may be sent to: dorothyfarewell@msn.com     |
ELAINE E. HULVERSON APPLEGATE Elaine E. Hulverson, age 94, of Applegate, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009, in Mercy Hospital, Port Huron. She was born February 5, 1915, daughter of the late Edwin and Emma (Agnew) Merrill. She and Grover Hulverson were married May 12, 1943 in Croswell. He died in 1971. Elaine was a retired cook from Carsonville - Port Sanilac Schools. She attended the Applegate United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons; Merle (Joyce) of Applegate and Kurt (Valerie) of Croswell, one daughter; Barbara (James) LaBelle of Sandusky, seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Croswell. Burial was in Washington Cemetery, Carsonville. Arrangements made by Pomeroy Funeral Homes, Inc., Croswell. |
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EVELYN C. ZYROWSKI BROWN CITY Evelyn C. Zyrowski, age 76, of Brown City, was called back to the Lord on February 25, 2009. She was born October 9, 1932 in Racine, Wisconsin. She married Bernard Zyrowski on June 2, 1951. Co-owner of Ben's Supermarket, she was also a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Brown City. She is survived and sadly missed by her loving husband of 57 years, Bernard and her four children; Linda (Rick) Seddon, Judy (Ken) Kalbfleisch, James (Donna) Zyrowski, Thomas (Jolene) Zyrowski, 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 4 sisters, one brother, family and friends. Evelyn was preceded in death by a grandson, Benjamin and seven siblings. A gathering for family and friends were held at Carman Funeral Home in Brown City. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Brown City. Burial was at St. Michaels Cemetery in Kingston. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or United Hospice of Marlette. |
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SHETLER, Elaine Catherine - Age 74, died Wednesday, March 4, 2009 in Utah. Services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1225 Longway Blvd, Flint. Interment will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 PM Tuesday at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint. Contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Genesee County. Elaine graduated from high school in Grand Rapids in 1952. She enjoyed playing guitar, anything involving animals, drawing and painting. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. Elaine loved children and would do anything for anyone in need. She is survived by: two sisters, Nancy (George) Lee and Janet (Larry) Hinkley; 15 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her mother, Doris Coffey and father, Francis Shelter. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
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IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Elmi A. Jolgren, 89, of Ironwood Township, died Monday evening, March 2, 2009, in Ironwood. |
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Eloise D. Kottenbrock, age 82, of Burr Oak, Mich., passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at LTAC, Specialty Hospital in Berrien Center, Mich. She was born March 31, 1926, in Burr Oak, a daughter of the late Alfred and Zella (Disney) Walters and has been a lifelong Burr Oak resident, except for the past two years, when she resided with her daughter in St. Joseph. In 1977, she married Dr. Amos F. Kottenbrock. He preceded her in death in the late 1980s. Eloise retired from the Kirsch Company after 30 years of employment and then became the activities director for the Sturgis Senior Center.  She enjoyed working at the Sturgis Senior Center and would also volunteer many hours to help when she wasn’t working. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and the Ladies Lutheran Aide in Burr Oak and also served on the Burr Oak election committee for many years.  She enjoyed playing cards, especially with the Burr Oak Card Club where she would play euchre a couple times a week.  She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are two daughters, Diana (James) Anderson of St. Joseph and Erma Wooster of Branch; three grandsons, James Wooster of Ohio, Jody Wooster of LaGrange, Ind., and Jerry Wooster of Michigan; one granddaughter, Josie Cossiart of  Florida; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a sister: Katherine McKenzie of Ypsilanti; five stepchildren and their families, Mrs. Jane Korte, Mrs. Lois Halker, Mrs. Karen Meyers, John Kottenbrock, and Jim Kottenbrock all of Ohio; two step-grandsons, Daniel Anderson of Battle Creek and Brent Anderson of Richmond, Va.; four step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sisters.  The family will receive friends and relatives from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis. The family will also received friends and relatives from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burr Oak, where funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, with The Rev. Kurt Kuhlmann, officiating. The family suggest memorial donations be directed to the Sturgis Senior Center or the Lakeland Medical Foundation, envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
Ethel "Bunny" Orlean Skran March 24, 1922-March 5, 2009 Monday, March 9, 2009 12:54 PM |
Ethel Orlean "Bunny" Skran, of Saginaw, Michigan passed away quietly on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Covenant Cooper Hospital in Saginaw. |
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Evelyn A. Klump, age 89, of Blissfield passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Livonia Woods Nursing Home in Livonia. Funeral arrangements are pending with Tagsold Funeral Home, Blissfield. |
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PAULDING, Mich. -- Evelyn L. Neuman, 102, of Paulding, died Friday, March 6, 2009, at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. |
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Florence Lillian (Commers) Carpenter was born March 30, 1918, in Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, the daughter of Benjamin Harrison and Ruth Otelia (Tolene) Commers. She died on Sunday morning, March 8, 2009, at the Charlotte Stephenson Manor in Adrian after a battle with breast cancer. She spent her childhood and youth in Paulding County, Ohio, and Fort Wayne, Ind. She moved to Michigan in 1935 and lived with an aunt and uncle, George and Lillie (Tolene) Swanson, where she graduated from Hudson High School in 1936. She married John S. Carpenter on Oct. 23, 1937, at Hudson, Mich. He preceded her in death on May 10, 1994, after 56 years of marriage. They had spent their working lives operating the family farm. For 18 years, they wintered in Florida at Tavares. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and had visited all 50 states. She lived most of her adult life in Madison Township and Fairfield Township. She was a long-time member of Fairfield Baptist Church and in recent years attended the Wellsville United Methodist Church. She has been a Sunday School teacher for more than 60 years and was a member of the choir for more than 45 years. She was a former member of Madison Grange, Farm Bureau, the Treat Road Extension Club and the Madison Community Club. She had been an active member of the Fair Fields Garden Club and was a member of the Fairfield Chapter, OES. She is survived by two sons, Benjamin (Bonnie) and Wayne (Cecelia), both of Adrian. In addition, she is survived by four grandchildren, Matt (Kelly) Carpenter and Caroline (Robert) Ambrose of Adrian, Betty Jo (Andrew) Zenk of Jasper and Brian (Doug Reed) Carpenter of Toledo. Also, there are seven great-grandchildren: Jacob, Abby, John, Ryan, Alex, Nicholas and Kathryn. In addition, she is survived by one sister-in-law, Suzanne Commers of Fort Wayne, Ind. She was an avid gardener and loved flowers. She always had a large garden. She enjoyed crocheting, beading, quilting and other crafts. She had made each of her grandchildren crocheted afghans and quilts. She was very knowledgeable on birds and had kept daily records for more than 50 years of all the birds that she had seen in her yard or had come to her birdfeeder. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Paul and Richard; one son, John David, and one grandson, Bruce Andrew. Visitation for Florence will be at the Anderson Funeral Home in Adrian on Monday, March 9, 2009, from 4 to 8 p.m. A Celebration of Life Service will be at the Wellsville United Methodist Church on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett and the Rev. William Clemmer officiating. A private family burial will take place at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park in Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Frank John Pieper, Jr., 85, of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 at his home., Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Harbor Beach, with burial in the church cemetery., Visitation will be from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach., A complete obituary will be in Wednesday's Huron Daily Tribune or by viewing www.RamseyFH.Com. |
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Freddie M. Cekander, 70, of Coldwater, died Friday, March 6, 2009. Arrangements are pending at the Gillespie Funeral Home, Coldwater. |
Gale R. Davis Mio Gale R. Davis, 80, of Mio (formerly of Lapeer) died Monday (March 2, 2009) at his home. He was born September 18, 1928, in Mayfield Twp., the son of the late Paul and Beulah Davis. He married Shirley Ann Tankard in 1953. Gale was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed gardening, and reading about history. He served his country honorably in the US Navy. Gale is survived by his sons, Michael (Patricia) Davis, Garry Davis, Stephen (Michel) Davis, Dallas Davis; grandchildren, Scott (Tara), Matthew, Brian, Angie and Alan; great-grandchild, Gavin; a host of siblings, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; his parents. Cremation has taken placed and a memorial visitation was held Friday (March 6, 2009) at Jansen Family Funeral Home, Columbiaville. His cremains will be interred at Meadow Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Jansen Family Funeral Home, Columbiaville. Share memories or condolences online with the f |
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Gary Mickel Gottschalk Deerfield Twp. Gary Mickel Gottschalk, 61, of Deerfield Township, passed away on Thursday (February 26, 2009) in the comforts of his home. Gary enjoyed spending his time at the Lighthouse of Lapeer, a Church of God where he had been a member for many years. He also enjoyed spending much of his time with friends and amongst his family. He loved woodworking and riding his motorcycles. Gary will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his son, Mickel Gottschalk of Oklahoma; daughter, Michelle Jackson of Oklahoma; loving grandchildren, Dakota, Jaycee and Mackenzie. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are greatly appreciated. A memorial service took place Sunday (March 1, 2009) at the Lighthouse of Lapeer, a Church of God (469 E. Oregon St., Lapeer, MI 48446). http://www.thelighthouseoflapeer.org/ home.htm Arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, Downtown Lapeer, MI 48446. T |
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Genevieve F. Kahila, 80, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away Sunday morning, March 8, 2009, in Wakefield, with her family at her side. |
George Daniel Hamlin, 79, of Charlevoix, died Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
OPRE, George - Age 86, of Swartz Creek, died at McLaren Regional Medical Center on Saturday March 7, one day before his 87th birthday. Services will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 11:00am at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Visitation will be on Monday, March 9 from 4pm to 8pm. Interment will follow at Flint Memorial Park on Dort Hwy. in Flint, with a military Honors provided by VFW Chevrolet Post 3087. Those desiring may make contributions to VFW Chevrolet Post 3087 or a charity of one's choice. George served in the US Army in WWII from 1942-1946. He served an additional 5 years in the U.S. Naval Reserve and 1 year in the U.S. Army Reserves. George worked as a millright at General Motors Chevrolet and SPO for 34 years. He belonged to UAW local 659. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 3087 and a member of American Legion, Oakley Trainer. He was well known as a Bingo worker for many organizations throughout Genesee County. George is survived by his loving wife, Helen Opre and brother Ernest Opre. His memory will be cherished by several children, step children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Your condolences may be shared at the obituary page at www,sharpfuneralhomes.com |
WILSON, Geraldine B., "Gerry" - Age 92, of Flint Twp., died Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Fenton Extened Care. She was born in Clio on June 6, 1916, the daughter of Joseph and Caroline (Miner) Smith. She had resided in Flint for over 60 years. She married Gaylord Wilson on September 19, 1933, he preceded her in death. Mrs. Wilson retired from G.M. Ternstedt Division after 27 years. She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. She enjoyed working in the yard, gardening and tending to her flowers. Surviving are 3 sons; Don (Lillian) Wilson, Jim (Helen) Wilson, and Dick (Michelle) Wilson; 1 daughter, Kay (Melvin) Gregson. There are 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grand-children, 2 great-great-grand-children; 1 sister; Barbara Kortege along with many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, G-3139 Hogarth St. Rev. Fr. Robert Copeland officiating. Burial will be at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc Twp. on Monday from 1 to 4 P. M. and 6 to 8 P.M. with a vigil service to be prayed at 6 P.M. Mrs. Wilson will lie in state at the church on Tuesday from 10 A.M. until service time. Memorial contributions may be offered to the Heartland Hospice. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituary pages of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
Gloria J. Goda Lapeer Gloria J. Goda, 58, of Lapeer, passed away Sunday (March 1, 2009) surrounded by her family. She had a deep love of cats, cooking and nature. She also enjoyed working in her gardens. Gloria is survived by sisters, Sharon (Dale) McMullen, Barbara (Bob) Moran, Sue Trudeau, Michelle Felton; nieces, Lori Lane, Cassidy Lane, Kimberly Patterson, Kayla Rivera, Karen Felton, Allia, Sam, Caitlin Felton, Sheree, Kierra; nephews, Mike Glover, Christopher Glover, Steven Glover, Nicholas Felton, Shawn, Damien, Anthony; special cousins, Larry Turrel and Phyllis Brown. She preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Goda; parents, Vincent and Ila Lakics; nephew, Jeffrey Toole. A memorial service will be coordinated at a later time. Arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, downtown Lapeer. To place online condolences please visit www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com |
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Hazel M. Raymond March 6, 1932-March 4, 2009 Saturday, March 7, 2009 1:09 AM |
Hazel M. Raymond, age 76 of Monroe, died Wednesday, March 4, 2009 in her home. |
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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 |
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Joshua Swanson 10/27/97 - 3/1/06 Joshua s Song (dedicated to my adopted brother, who has Down s Syndrome) by Sara Swanson A tiny boy Two years old Eyes of brown Heart of gold. Eyes look Not seeing God s fingerprints Upon his being. He laughed, His eyes dance, His shirt doesn t quite Match his pants. Dreamy, windy days Kites that fly And angels standing By my side. Protect him, This is my prayer, From thoughtless words, From cruel stares. For now... He s sweetly unaware. |
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Linda Traut 8/1/45 - 3/7/07 She is missed by all who knew her. Missed by all her family |
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Irene A. Ebersole, 78 ,of Pioneer, Ohio, died Thursday, March 5, 2009, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born June 9, 1930, in Wauseon, Ohio, to Ray Burkholder and Chloris (Crowe) Burkholder.  Irene was a 1948 graduate of Wauseon H.S.  On Feb. 19, 1949, she was married to Weldon D. Ebersole in Tedrow, Ohio and he survives.  She was a devoted homemaker and farmer’s wife and excellent at taking care of her grandchildren. Irene is survived by a daughter Sally (Robert) King of Waldron and a son, Sidney (Emily) Ebersole of Pioneer, Ohio; one brother Harold (Phylis) Burkholder of Wauseon, Ohio; three grandchildren, Russell (Sasha) King , Will Ebersole, and Grace Ebersole all of Pioneer; and two great-grandchildren, Makinzy and Kaiden King of Pioneer; and several nieces and nephews. Irene is preceded in death by her parents. Family will receive friends 2-7 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at the Thompson Funeral Home in Pioneer.  A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at the funeral home with the Rev. David E. Tilly officiating.  The interment will be at Floral Grove Cemetery in Pioneer at a later date.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the C.H. & W.C.–Hospice. |
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Isabella M. Sweet, 98, of Hillsdale, passed away Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center.  She was born April 14, 1910 in Waterloo, Indiana to George & Rosella (Royal) Werner.  She was married June 1, 1932 to Kenneth Sweet and he preceded her in death in 1975. Isabella was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and a member of the Alter Rosary Society.  She was a former member of the Medical Care Facility Auxiliary and the A.A.R.P. Isabella is survived by nieces, nephews, and many good friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter Ardis in 2005, another daughter, four sisters and a brother. A mass of Christian burial will be at 1 1 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hillsdale with the Rev. Ioane Sigarara as celebrant.  Interment will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery.   There will be a visitation Monday from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m., at the church.  Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Anthony Catholic Church.  To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Jacob “Jake” Herman Menken passed away at age 91 on March 2, 2009.  Friends and family will gather at the Menken gravesite at Aiken Memorial Gardens, Highway 19 North on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave, SW, Aiken is assisting the family. Jake was born in Holland, MI, in 1918 to Herman Menken and Senna Essink Menken.  Survivors include Von Furtick Baughman, special friend, care-giver and adopted daughter of Springfield, SC; brother, Gerald Menken;  sisters, Gertrude Menken, Jane Brouwer and Florence Wierda, all  of Holland; daughter, Cheryl Frommer of Murrayville, GA; son, Dennis Menken of Elgin, OR;  grandchildren, Creighton Frommer and his wife, Kelly,  Zac Frommer and his fiancé, Julianna, all  of Roswell, GA; and great-grandchildren, Ryan and Anna Leigh Frommer, the children of Creighton and Kelly Frommer.  Jake was the devoted husband of Violet “Vi” Booher Menken of Seattle, WA and Aiken, who preceded him in death in 1981 and whose name he spoke often and until the final day of his life. Jake was a decorated veteran of World War II, a member of First Presbyterian Church in Aiken and retired from Allied General Nuclear Services in Barnwell, SC.  Jake also served in various finance and administrative positions with the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, General Dynamics Corp. and Gulf Oil Corp. For the past seven years, Jake received loving attention from Von Baughman and the caring staff of Carriage Hills Living Center.  The Menken family is very appreciative of the care Jake received to help him meet and conquer every physical challenge up until his final day.  Jake was also well-cared for at Eden Gardens, by many fellow members of First Presbyterian Church and many other kind friends in Aiken. Expressions of sympathy for the Menken family may be directed through georgefuneralhomes.com. |
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James Owen Whitehead, age 72, of Tipton died Saturday, March 7, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born May 26, 1936, in Dearborn Township, Mich., to Floyd and Rachel (Walls) Whitehead. On June 18, 1960, he married Janice Webb in Garden City, Mich., and she survives. James had been employed by the Ford Motor Company in Wixom, Mich., for 33½ years, retiring Oct. 1, 1996. He enjoyed farming, his Harley motorcycle, fishing, boating, hunting and most of all spending time with his family. In addition to his wife, Janice, he is survived by three children, Victor (Sue) Whitehead of Tipton, Jackie Tabbert of Adrian and Judy (Brad) Williams of Tipton; a brother, Virgil (Jenny) Whitehead of Onsted; a sister, Lucy Lunch of Georgia; eight grandchildren, Jimmy, Jason, Chelsie, Callie, Harley, Hailey, Hayden and Owen; and two great-grandchildren, Ethan and Mara. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services for James will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Pastor Tom McMichael officiating. Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery. Visitation will held be on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Tecumseh. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, 1448 Short St., Tecumseh, Mich.   |
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Janet Kingsley, age 67, of Adrian passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009, at the University of Michigan Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
John Walter Burgess Jr. Attica John Walter Burgess Jr., 64, of Attica, passed away unexpectedly Friday (February 27, 2009). He was born January 3, 1945, to John and Edith Burgess of Farmington, Mo. John spent much of his youth in the Pontiac area. He attended Pontiac Central High School, where he first met his wife of 43 years, Lavonne Burgess. After high school, he loyally served his country as Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force. After returning from active duty, he married Lavonne and began a career in the automotive field as a mechanical engineer. John had an astounding understanding of old cars and soon developed a passion for collecting them. He would continue working within his trade up until his death. John was extremely devoted to his family and his friends in the Lapeer, Oakland and Macomb County areas. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him. John spent the last 38 years in Attica, first in the old Payne farm on Payne Road, where |
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Johnson Fox, age 90, of Saugatuck died on Saturday March 7, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II.  He was a member of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.  He worked for the Saugatuck Police Department where he served as a Sergeant and retired from the Michigan Department of Transportation. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, June Fox of Saugatuck; his children, Barb and Ernie Rininger of Saugatuck, Sheryl and Terry Thomas of Douglas, John and Melissa Fox of Saugatuck; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; his sister-in-law, Joyce Good of Warner, New Hampshire; and his many nieces and nephews. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held on Tuesday March 10, 2009 at 1:00pm at the Saugatuck United Methodist Church, 250 Mason Street, Saugatuck with Rev. Tish Bowman officiating. Visitation will be held from 7-9pm on Monday March 9, 2009 at the Saugatuck Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 525 Lake Street. Arrangements by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Inc., Saugatuck Chapel, www.lifestorynet.com   |
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Josephine B. Aker, 93, of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at The Community Health Center of Branch County. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2009 from 4-8 p.m. with a prayer service to be held at 8 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 9, 2009 at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church with Rev. Fr. Mike Howell and Rev. Fr. Brian Stanley officiating. Interment of ashes will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. Josephine was born March 8, 1915 in Monroeville, Ind. to Louis and Lydia (Maldeney) Roussey. She married Russell Aker on Sept. 25, 1927 in Bluffton, Ind. He preceded her in death on Aug. 30, 2002. Mrs. Aker has lived in the Branch County area since 1951 and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church. She was an attendant at the former State Home in Coldwater, retiring in 1979. Josephine enjoyed being a wife, mother and a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and especially loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Josephine was preceded in death by seven brothers, one sister, her granddaughter Yvette Henshaw, grandson Jeffery Jepson and great grandson Kyle Mathews. She is survived by her sons Louie (Barbara) Aker of The Villages, Fla., Dick (Nancy) Aker of Coldwater, LaMar (Kandy) Aker of The Villages, Fla., her daughters Josette Barrows of Coldwater, Colette (Mike) Jepson of Coldwater, Yvonne (Pat) Bennett of Angola, Ind., Renee (Mike) Kreienbrink of Ft. Wayne, Michon (Karry) Jackson of Colon and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorials may be directed to St. Charles Borromeo School. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family guestbook. |
KELLY, Joyce Ann (nee Carsten) - Age 74, of Melvindale, died March 4, 2009. Loving wife of the late William. Beloved mother of Mike (Pat), Tom (Annette), Theresa (Tom) Gentner, Clare (Luke) Richardson, Joan (Scott) Woutersz, Billy Jr., and Angela (Rob) Martineau. Also survived by 11 siblings and 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lyle and Emma Carsten; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Visitation Sunday 1 to 9 pm at the Taylor Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, 23750 Goddard Rd. (313) 291-1800. Funeral service Monday 11:00 am from the funeral home. Interment Tuesday at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Any monetary donations may be made to the American Heart Association and/or the American Kidney Foundation. Obituary/Guest Book at www.voranfuneralhome.com |
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Julia Wiersma, age 94, of Holland, died on Friday, March 6, 2009, in Resthaven Care Center of Holland. She was born in Holland on November 13, 1914 to Albert and Susan (Boetsma) Alderink.  She was a member of East Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church. Julia was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Wiersma, in 2006. Surviving are her children, Tom and Nelva Wiersma of Byron Center, James and Sharon Wiersma of Denver, Colorado, Bill and Barbara Wiersma of Holland, and Judy and Ernie Wendt of Holland; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; her sister, Geneva VanderVliet of Holland; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Daniel Wiersma of Zeeland, Lester and Jane Wiersma of Zeeland, Mary Becksvoort of Holland, Lois Wiersma of Holland, and Angeline Wiersma of Zeeland; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday March 9, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the East Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church, 3815 56th with Rev. Edwin Visscher officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation is scheduled for one hour prior to the service at East Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Resthaven Patrons or the Holland Rescue Mission. For more information and an on-line registry, please visit www.lifestorynet.com. Arrangements by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Inc., Mulder Chapel, www.lifestorynet.com.   |
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Kenneth E. Whitman July 10, 1924-March 3, 2009 Saturday, March 7, 2009 1:09 AM |
Kenneth E. Whitman, 84, of Owensboro, Kentucky, formerly of Monroe, died on Tuesday March 3, 2009 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law Patsy and Larry Bratcher. |
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Laura Bowdish, 83, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away March 7, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis.   |
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Lawrence B. Kelly, Jr. 70, of Monroe died at 4:42 p.m. Tuesday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
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RAMSAY, Mich. -- Lawrence E. Coron, 88, a longtime resident of Ramsay, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 5, 2009, at his home. |
Leon Fettig, 90, of Petoskey, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 5, 2009, in Midland. |
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Leon S. Kimball, age 89 of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Saturday afternoon Feb. 28, 2009, at the Sturgis Hospital emergency room. He was born Jan. 21, 1920, in Sturgis, a son of the late Ray and Elsie (Squires) Kimball. Leon had resided in Sturgis his whole life. On March 3, 1945, he married Rolla Grattan at Fort Bragg, N.C. This marriage ended in divorce. He married Dolores Starai on May 25, 1985, in Chicago. This marriage also ended in divorce. For many years Leon was a general contractor, owning and operating his own construction company. He currently was a real estate broker and owned and operated Premier Properties in Sturgis. He was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis and since 1952, had been an active member of the Sturgis Rotary Club. Leon was very involved in the St. Joseph County Republican Party and the St. Joseph County Board of Realtors for many years. He was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, earning the rank of Second Lieutenant. He is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Mitchell) Rinek of Okemos and Martha (David) Cathcart of Cleveland Heights, Ohio; one son, John (Nancy) Kimball of Minneapolis, Minn.; six grandchildren, Andrew Rinek, Christopher Rinek, Blair Cathcart, Grant Cathcart, Megan Kimball and Lindsay Kimball; and his former wife, Dolores Kimball of Sturgis. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of Leon Kimball will be held March 20 at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. Service time will be announced closer to date of services. The Rev. Deb Johnson will officiate. A private graveside committal of the ashes will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis at a later date, when full military rites will be conferred by Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 VFW and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be directed to the Rotary Sand Fill Project c/o: Sturgis Rotary Club, P.O. Box 7074, Sturgis, MI 49091. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. -- Lila M. Lake, 93, of Sault Ste. Marie, formerly of Bessemer, died Thursday, March 5, 2009, in Sault Ste. Marie. |
Linnie Marie Snowden Mt. Pleasant Linnie Marie Snowden, 60, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully on Wednesday (March 4, 2009). Linnie was born May 4, 1948, in Lapeer, the daughter of Melvin and Lorraine (Schempf) Sutphin. She married William Snowden on April 13, 1964 in Lapeer. Linnie worked as a dietician. She loved camping, playing bingo, traveling, going to the casino, and spending time with family. Linnie is survived by her husband, William; children, JD W. Snowden, William "Willard" (Dianne) Snowden, Brett (Liz) "Lizard" Snowden, and Shad (Millisa) Snowden; 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; brother, Don (Audrey) Sutphin; sister, Sally Sweeney; numerous nieces and nephews Linnie was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers and 1 sister. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pardee Cancer Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel and at the church. Funeral services for Linnie were held Saturday (March 7, 2009) at Clark Family |
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Loretta Ann Miller Davison Loretta Ann Miller, 70, of Davison (formerly of Hadley) passed away Friday (March 6, 2009). She was born November 15, 1938, in Goodrich, to Rodrick and Laura (Horton) Pierson. She married Lee Maynard Miller on April 23, 1960 in Hadley. Loretta worked for many years making donuts at Porter's Orchard in Goodrich. She was a member of the Valley Viewers RV Club, Goodrich United Methodist Church and the Red Hat Society. Mrs. Miller especially enjoyed ceramics and reading. She is survived by her husband, Lee Miller of Davison; children, Leanne (Mark) Terry, Lorinda (Eric) Maki and Lynne (fiance, Darin Duchene) Dubay; grandchildren, Zac and Krystal Dubay, Ian and Sean Terry, Ethan and Liesel Maki; mother, Laura Pierson; siblings, Ed (Enid) Pierson of Clinton Twp., Carolyn (Dan) Miller of Arizona, Roger Pierson of California. She was preceded in death by her father, Rodrick Pierson; sister, Mary June Duncan. Visitation will take place 1-8 p.m., Sun |
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Lorna E. Taylor, 83, of Miromar Lakes, Fla., and Harbor Springs, Mich., died Feb. 28, 2009, in Naples, Fla. She had wintered in Miromar Lakes for the past three years and in Naples since 1988 while maintaining her residence in Harbor Springs. She was born June 28, 1925, in Rogers City, Mich., a daughter of the late Willard J. and Durant (nee Trapp) Mundt. |
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Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead, 56, of Sheridan Township, died Friday Aug. 29, 2008 in Huron Medical Center of Bad Axe., She was born Feb. 21, 1952 in Cass City, daughter of William and Wanda (Billot) Kipp., She married Leon F. Guza in 1970 at Saint Mary Catholic Church, Parisville. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1999., She is a graduate of Sandusky High School. Lou Wanda was employed at the Ubly Community School since 1981 in the cafeteria and custodian of maintenance. She enjoyed cats, crafts, gardening, needle work, and visiting with family and friends., Lou Wanda is survived by two daughters, Jane Ann (David) Sadro of Ubly, and Theresa (Dan) Hill of Bad Axe; two sons, Eugene Guza of Bad Axe, and Leon Guza Jr. and Karan of Bad Axe; and nine grandchildren, Justin and Daniel Sadro, Sarah and Kelsey Hill, Sloan, Kelsie and Darian Gross, and Rayne and Sommer Guza. Lou Wanda also is survived by her parents, William and Wanda Kipp of Snover; one brother, Joseph (Sandy) Kipp of Marlette; and one sister, Betty (Dennis) Mausolf-Scharrer of Ruth., Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 3, 2008 in the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly, with the Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Bad Axe officiating., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Wednesday. Burial will be in Moore Township Cemetery, Snover. Memorials to the Family Discretionary Fund would be appreciated. |
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MERCER, Wis. -- Lyle E. Pemble, 81, of Mercer, died Friday, March 6, 2009, in Park Falls. |
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BERGLAND, Mich. -- Mae Neufess, 95, of Bergland, died Sunday, March 1, 2009, in Ironwood. |
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Magdalena (Hochstedler) Yoder, age 85, of Burr Oak, died peacefully on March 5, 2009, at 3:25 p.m. at her home. She was born on Jan. 15, 1924, in White Cloud, Mich., to Edward B. and Amanda (Wagler) Hochstedler. Magdalena lived 85 years, one month and 20 days. On Jan. 12, 1947, she married Virgil D. Yoder; to this union were born three sons; Phillip (Esther) Yoder of Burr Oak, Orlis (Marrietta) Yoder of Mendon, and Virgil (Esther) Yoder, Jr. of Mendon; four daughters, Carol Ann (Kenneth) Borkholder of Burr Oak, Amanda Kaye (Ervin) Hostetler of Sturgis, Marilyn (Dennis) Schlabach of LaGrange, Ind., and Gloria Jean (Ezra) Eicher of Colon; 42 grandchildren; and 65 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four sisters; three brothers and one grandson. Viewing will be held at the Virgil Yoder Jr. residence at 28340 Spring Creek Road, Colon, all day today.  Funeral services will be held at 1  p.m. Sunday at the M&M Community Center at 59321 Nottawa Road, one mile north of Nottawa, with Ministers Glenn Yoder and Lester Schmucker officiating. Interment will be in the Old Amish Cemetery on Truckenmiller Road in Nottawa. Arrangements by Schipper Funeral Home LTD. of Colon. |
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Maggie Landry passed away March 7, 2009. Funeral arrangements are pending with J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
Marie I. Radtke 1920-2009 Marie Irene Radtke, 88, Caseville, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Lake Orion Nursing Home while under hospice care. She was born May 1, 1920 in Detroit to the late Albert Hugo and Mary Ann (Schulte) Hiller. She grew up in Center Line and graduated from St. Clement High School in 1938 after which she attended Wayne State College in Detroit. On May 30, 1942 she married John George Radtke Jr. at St. Clement Catholic Church. John preceded her in death on February 10, 1996. After the war, Marie and John built a home in Center Line where all of her children were raised. Marie retired in 1982 from H.L. Claeys Plumbing, Heating and Well Drilling of Warren. Having had a cottage in Caseville since 1964, they moved there upon retiring in 1982. Marie was an active member of St. Roch Catholic Church, having served on Parish Council and the Women's Society. She was also a member of the Caseville Eagles #3690 Auxiliary, Caseville Library Club and the Caseville Retirement Club. She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, making afghans and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, John (Joann), Alpena, Marie (Dennis) Bolo, Sterling Heights, Daniel (Dina), Bay City, Dianne Polk, Center Line and David (Denise), Allen, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and sister Virginia (Vincent) Grobbel, N.C. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ralph and Albert Hiller. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at St. Roch Catholic Church. Rev. Kenneth Yaroch presided, with burial taking place in St. Roch Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Capuchin Monastery in Detroit. Arrangements were handled by the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Caseville. |
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Marie L. Deal, age 95, of Coldwater, died early Thursday morning, March 5, 2009 at the Laurels of Coldwater.  She was born July 6, 1913 in Batavia Township, daughter of John and Iva (Norton) Criswell and was a lifelong Branch County resident. She graduated from Coldwater High School, then married Floyd Deal on Jan. 12, 1935 in East Gilead. Floyd died in 1957. Marie worked as dietician at the Community Health Center of Branch County then at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility, retiring at age 65. She enjoyed traveling and was an avid reader. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Diane Deal of Cordova, Tenn.; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a great great grandchild and two sisters, Opal Layman of Coldwater and Louise Herman of Bronson. She was preceded in death by her husband; her daughter Lois Green, a brother and a sister. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2009 at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson.  Interment will follow in Bronson Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Kolcz Funeral Home from 4–8 p.m. Sunday where memorial donations are suggested to the Branch County Community Health Center Foundation. Obituary is also at www.kolcz.com where private messages may be left for the family. |
Marion Beatty, 95, of Charlevoix, died March 7, 2009, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. |
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Markham B. Orde II, 70, of Brownstown Township, died March 6 in Detroit. Services are pending at the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Flat Rock. |
Markham Beresford Orde III Jan. 17, 1939-March 6, 2009 Monday, March 9, 2009 11:42 AM |
Markham Beresford Orde III, 70, of Brownstown died March 6, 2009 at Harper Hospital in Detroit, MI. |
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Mary Halsey, 81, passed away March 7, 2009. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Mary Kathleen (Benetti) Turunen Saturday, March 7, 2009 3:26 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Mary Kathleen (Benetti) Turunen, 91, of Ironwood, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009, in Wakefield. |
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Mrs. Mary Sarna, 87, of Westover, Md. and formerly of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 under hospice care with her daughters at her side., Mary was born March 22, 1921 in Detroit, daughter of the late John and Rose Pleciak., She married Frank Sarna Aug. 2, 1941 at. St. Cunegunda's in Detroit. He preceded her in death May 7, 1992., Mary lived in Bad Axe from 1986 to 2000 when she moved to Westover, Md. She was a former parishioner of St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners where she was an active member of the Christian Mothers and organized the annual fall craft show. She was an active member of the Bad Axe Seniors. Her hobbies included ceramics, knitting, crocheting, reading, doing crossword puzzles and baking the best pies in town. In Maryland, she was known as the "pie lady" where she took her baked goods to the farmer's market., Mary is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Marilyn White of Shelby Township, Mrs. Tom (Maryanne) White of Fort Mill, S.C., and Mrs. Grant (Rosemarie) Bryant of Westover, Md.; six grandchildren, Kristina (David) Kloc, Thomas (Amy) White II, Kerry White and special friend, Ashford Harrigan, Kelly (Mark) Kessen, Jerry (Susan) White, and Theresa (Jeff) Waldron; and eight great-grandchildren, Alexa, Kurt and Brooke Kessen, Matthew, Emily and Jack Kloc, Emma and Julia White, and soon-to-be-born Bryce Waldron., Mary was preceded in death by one son, Jerome; and one son-in-law, Richard White., Cremation has taken place in Maryland. The funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 at the St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners. The Rev. Stephen Fillion, pastor of the St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Cass City, officiated. Burial was made in the church cemetery., Arrangements were handled by the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. |
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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.   |
Mike Odalovich Davison Mike Odalovich, 86, of Davison (formerly of Lapeer) passed away Wednesday (March 4, 2009). He was born September 1, 1922, to Blazo and Madeline Odalovich. He married Christine Mowen on September 20, 1947 in Angola, Ind. Mike was a 1940 graduate of Lapeer High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army on the Manhattan Project during World War II. Mr. Odalovich retired from General Motors in Grand Blanc after working there over 30 years. He was past Post Commander of Lapeer American Legion Post #16, Chef De Gare of the 40 and 8 Voiture and an active member of the Masonic Lodge. Mike enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by his children, Sharon June of Davison, Sandra (Hans) Klinken of Lapeer, Darlene Odalovich of Ann Arbor, David (Lane) Odalovich of Davison; grandchildren, Julie (Robert) Talaska, David (Mary) Odalovich, Brock Odalovich, Scott (Karen) June, Lisa June, Debbie (Steve) Pishioneri; 10 great-grandchildren; special fr |
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• Neil Breeding, 77, died in February in Virginia Beach, Va. He was formerly of Lansing.... |
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Norma Mae Persons, 95, formerly of Quincy, died Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater. She was born Feb. 21, 1914 in Girard, the daughter of Charles and Phoebe (Stray) Sanford.  Norma graduated from Coldwater High School in 1931 and worked as an attendant nurse at the Coldwater Regional Center, retiring after 20 years. She had also owned and worked at the grocery store in Girard and belonged to the Girard United Methodist Church. Norma was preceded in death by two husbands, Gerald Wilkins and Howard F. Persons, as well as two brothers, George and Newton Sanford. Survivors include one daughter Donna (Ray) Weakly of Peoria, Ariz., two sons Donald “Joe” (Sonya) Wilkins of Coldwater and Douglas (Cindy) Wilkins of Tekonsha, 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, at the Girard United Methodist Church with Pastor Bruce Kintigh officiating.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Girard.  Visitation is scheduled from 2 – 5 p.m. Sunday at the George White Funeral Home in Quincy.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Girard United Methodist Church.   |
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Norma Mae Persons, 95, formerly of Quincy, died Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility, Coldwater.  She was born Feb. 21, 1914 in Girard, the daughter of Charles and Phoebe (Stray) Sanford.  Norma graduated from Coldwater High School in 1931 and worked as an attendant nurse at the Coldwater Regional Center, retiring after 20 years. She had also owned and worked at the grocery store in Girard and belonged to the Girard United Methodist Church.  Norma was preceded in death by two husbands, Gerald Wilkins and Howard F. Persons, as well as two brothers, George and Newton Sanford. Survivors include daughter Donna (Ray) Weakly of Peoria, Ariz., sons Donald “Joe” (Sonya) Wilkins of Coldwater and Douglas (Cindy) Wilkins of Tekonsha, 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, 11 a.m., at the Girard United Methodist Church with Pastor Bruce Kintigh officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Girard. Visitation is scheduled Sunday from 2–5 p.m. at the George White Funeral Home, Quincy.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Girard United Methodist Church. |
VOSSEKUIL - Norman W. Vossekuil, age 93, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, March 6, 2009. Full obituary to follow for Sunday. The family is being served by the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, Grandville Chapel, 534-8656. |
Orland Francis Wilson Imlay City Orland Francis Wilson was born February 26, 1929, in Imlay City. He passed away on February 26, 2009. Orland had been employed at General Motors for 30 years before retiring. Orland moved to Black Canyon City, Ariz., to live with his stepson and his wife, William C. and Kay Beckman. He had been a long-term member of the First Baptist Church of Lapeer. He leaves 5 stepchildren, William C. (Kay) Beckman Sr. of Black Canyon City, Ariz., Florance Wilcox of Caro, Gloria Fick of Lum, Audrey (Ronald) Hart of Kennewick, Wash., and Kathryn (Steve) Kessell of Penn Valley, Calif; 23 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 44 great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Richard (Gail) Yost, Lapeer; half sister, Kathleen Stuart; step-niece, Valerie Dalgard of Austin, Texas; half brother, Earl (Linda) Nephew of Buckner, Mo. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Laura Celesta (Yost) Wilson, in 2000. Also prece |
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RALPH "BUSTER" H. UMBREIT FORESTVILLE Ralph "Buster" H. Umbreit, age 85, of the Forestville area passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Tendercare in Cass City. Ralph was born on July 2, 1923 in Detroit, son of the late Arthur and Gertrude (Mortenson) Umbreit. He married Kathleen Hoyt on July 5, 1970 in Deckerville. He lived most of his life in the Forestville area. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and was an ex WWII Army P.O.W. Ralph was a member of the Minden City United Methodist Church. Buster enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and being with his family. He is survived by his wife; Kathleen A. Umbreit of the Forestville area, two daughters; Shanda (Fred) Golda of Sterling Heights, Marla (Michael) Pigozzi of Fallston, Maryland, five grandchildren; Noelle Golda, Carley Golda, Garrett Burns, Christopher Pigozzi and Isabelle Pigozzi, one sister; Dorothy Oliphant of Cass City, one step-son; Robert Dawson of Clio, several nieces and nephews. Ralph was preceded in death by one sister; Arlo Prieskorn and three brothers; Art, Robert and Donald Umbreit. A Memorial service for Ralph "Buster" Umbreit was held at the Smigielski Funeral Home, Minden City with Pastor John Rapson of the Minden City United Methodist Church officiating. Military honors were provided by the Michigan National Guard Honor Guard. Arrangements made by Smigielski Funeral Home, 8545 Cass Avenue, Minden City, MI 48456 |
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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. |
Rhonda (Plentz) (Kujda) Cunningham Sept. 8, 1968-March 4, 2009 Monday, March 9, 2009 11:43 AM |
Rhonda (Plentz) (Kujda) Cunningham 40 years of Cartersville, GA and formerly of Bedford Township, MI, and Florida, died March 4, 2009 in her home. |
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Rhonda (Plentz) (Kujda) Cunningham, 40 years, of Cartersville, GA and formerly of Bedford Township, MI died March 4, 2009 in her home. Services are pending further arrangements in the Bedford Funeral Chapel 8300 Lewis Ave. Temperance, MI. |
Richard C. Hurley Sr. Dec. 22, 1924-March 7, 2009 Monday, March 9, 2009 11:43 AM |
Richard C. Hurley, Sr., age 84 of Monroe, loving husband to his wife Helen and beloved father to his three children, died 11:15 p.m. Saturday March 7, 2009 at Tender Care Of Monroe. He had been ill for six months. |
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Richard “Bill” William Whiteman, 75, of Blissfield went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Bill was born Dec. 29, 1933, in Berkey, Ohio, to Grover and Lizzie (Shriver) Whiteman. He was united in marriage to Joanne Rohrback on Sept. 27, 1958. Bill attended Berkey School and graduated from Burnham High School, Sylvania, Ohio, in 1951. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy attached to the USS Baltimore CA 68 from 1951-54. Bill retired from Hydro-Aluminum in September 1998. He was a life member of the River Raisin Sportsmen’s Club, a member of the Ottawa Lake Sportsmen’s Club, and was 4-H leader to the North Blissfield Busy Beavers for 27 years. Bill served on the Board of Directors of the Agricultural Society of Lenawee County for many years and was also a member of the Farmers Antique Tractor and Engine Association. Bill was devoted husband and father and loved spending time with his family, woodworking, and restoring antique equipment. Surviving, besides his loving wife, are four sons, James (Donna Howard) of Clayton, Scott (Lore) of Blissfield, Stephen (Monica) of Riga, Paul of Blissfield; two granddaughters, Courtney and Haley of Riga; one sister, Gladys Bartholomew of Sylvania; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, John, and a sister, Genevieve Huber. “God has been very good to me. He has led me to do things and go places that most men can only dream about. Some of them a bit dicey, but great experiences and for the most part enjoyable.” At Bill’s request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service for Bill will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Farmers Antique Tractor and Engine Association of Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Final arrangements are under the direction of Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Robert A. Breitner Oct. 6, 1941-March 5, 2009 Saturday, March 7, 2009 1:08 AM |
Robert A. Breitner, 67 years, of Deerfield, died Thursday, March 5, at the Bixby Hospital Emergency Room, Adrian, MI. |
• Robert Bigalke, 78, of Manistee, died March 5. The Herbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Robert D. “Bob” Stump, 78, of Brooklyn, Mich., passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009, at his home. He was born April 20, 1930, in North Adams, to Christian G. and Laura Bell (Good) Stump. He married Evelyn “Sally” Emery Nov. 12, 1948, in Brooklyn, and she preceded him in death Jan. 3, 1990. Bob lived in the Brooklyn area most of his life. He attended the Drake One Room School House in Woodstock Township.  He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the United States Air Force.  He was a tool grinder at Tecumseh Products, retiring in 1988. Bob was a former member of the Cement City Baptist Church, and was deacon until 1970.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, collecting clocks, pens and knives. Surviving are one son, Robert J. Stump of San Antonio, Texas; four daughters, Marti (Mike) Cobb of Osseo, Barb (Bruce) Trumble of Brooklyn, Peggy (Ellsworth) Bowen of Marion, Mich. and Jodi (Randy) Barker of Brooklyn; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Til Harris of Phoenix, Ariz. and Donna Brown of Fayette, Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, three brothers, eight sisters and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 9 at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, with Pastor Fritz P. Kruse officiating.  Burial will take place in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens in Tecumseh.  Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday.  Military rites will be performed by Hannan-Colvin Post 180, American Legion, Hudson.                                              Memorial contributions are suggested to the family. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.brownvanhemert.com.ily. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.brownvanhemert.com |
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Robert Eldon Ensor, age 83, of Adrian died Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Tendercare of Adrian. He was born April 2, 1925, in Carter County to John and Mary (Kress) Ensor. He married Ethel Garland, and she preceded him in death. Robert served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired from Tecumseh Products after 20 years of service. Robert is survived by two sons, Jimmy (Diane) Ensor of Adrian and Donald (Jenny) Ensor of Tipton; three grandchildren, Tyler Ensor, Marcus and Ryan Yenor; two great-grandchildren; one stepson, Larry Conley of Elizabethtown, Tenn.; two stepgrandchildren; three brothers, Denny Ensor, Aubrey Ensor and Glenn Ensor, all of Elizabethtown, Tenn.; and three sisters, Ida Conley of Chicago, Ill., Ella Mae Bishop and Jessliene Ensor, both of Elizabethtown, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel; granddaughter, Mary Beth Ensor; one brother, Ivan Ensor; one sister, Velma Davis; one stepson, Bufford Conley; a half-brother, Elbert Kress. Funeral services for Robert will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor Greg Burdine officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Roger M. Rantanen March 8, 2009 Monday, March 9, 2009 11:40 AM |
Roger M. Rantanen, 66, of Erie died at 9:58 p.m. Sunday night in Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Bennett-Prochnow Funeral Home. |
BORUTA - Mrs. Ruth Boruta, age 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009. Complete obituary information in the Tuesday Press. Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel 453-8263 Heritage Funeral Home |
Ruth E. Miller Feb. 5, 1925-March 5, 2009 Saturday, March 7, 2009 1:09 AM |
Ruth E. Miller, age 84 of Britton, Michigan, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 5, 2009 following a 20-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. |
Ruth N. Swartzendruber 1925 - 2009 Ruth Naomi Swartzendruber, 83, Pigeon, passed away Friday, February 27, 2009 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care in Pigeon. She was born in Oliver Township on April 21, 1925, the daughter of the late Emanuel and Kathryn (Zehr) Swartzendruber. Ruth was a woman of faith and a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church. She loved helping the poor and needy and was known as the "bread lady" of the community. She gave her time and money to many Christian organizations, including Rosedale Mission and Gospel for Asia. Although not a school teacher, she had a passion to teach, which included Bible School and Sunday School, and enjoyed helping people. Ruth often said, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." Ruth was a homemaker throughout her lifetime and worked for Dr. Scheurer as a housekeeper and assistant for 40 years. She enjoyed handwork such as knitting, sewing, making toys and also enjoyed gardening and bird watching. She especially loved her granddaughter Kailea, her "little dolly". She is survived by her daughter, Ovidia (Titus) Cerna, Goshen, Ind.; a granddaughter, Kailea Cerna and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jantzi and a brother and sister-in-law, Harvey and Mabel Swartzendruber. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at the Pigeon River Mennonite Church, with Rev. Alvin Yoder, pastor, officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Memorials for Miss Swartzendruber may be made to Bible Society or Gospel for Asia. Arrangements were handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon. |
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Skylyn Elizabeth Leach Dec. 2, 2008-March 6, 2009 Saturday, March 7, 2009 11:09 PM |
Skylyn Elizabeth Leach, 3-month-old daughter of Derrick Leach and Ceilya Haag of Monroe, died Friday at Toledo Children's Hospital. |
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Stanley A. Breuker, age 82, of Holland died Friday, March 6, 2009 at Hospice House of Holland. Stanley was a member of Graafschap Christian Reformed Church.  He was a member of the Council and the Men’s Society at the church.  He was a farmer all his life.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rena, in 2004. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and children: Janice and Robert Nienhuis of St. Louis, MO; Randy and Vicki Breuker of Holland; 9 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren; Step-children: Michael and Sandy DePree of Holland; David DePree of Fort Lauderdale, FL; 4 Step-Grandchildren; Brother and sister: Jacob Breuker of Holland; Dorothy and Glenn Russcher of Holland; Brothers and sisters in law: Mrs. John (Winnie) Breuker of Holland; Mrs. Evert (Betty) Bredewey of Holland; Juliana Hulst; Trudy Langejans; Bern and Bertha Hulst; Ann Hulst; Jerold and Jean Hulst; Jack and Hazel De Frell; Howard Hulst; Les and Barb Lampen all of Holland; Many nephews, nieces and cousins. A funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Friday, March 13, 2009, at Graafschap Christian Reformed Church, 5973 Church Street in Holland.  Reverend Stan Scripps will be officiating.  Burial will be in Graafschap Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM, Thursday, March 12, 2009, at Graafschap Christian Reformed Church.  Memorial contributions may be given to Bibles for Mexico or Hospice House of Holland.  An on-line registry book is available at www.lakeshorememorial.com for those who cannot attend the services. |
Steven S. Haver Jan.12, 1942-March 6, 2009 Saturday, March 7, 2009 11:08 PM |
Steven S. Haver, 67, of LaSalle passed away in his home at 6:57 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2009. |
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Steven Jon Veldheer, 54, of West Olive, passed away March 6, 2009, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donna Van Den Berg and Edgar Veldheer. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Linda; brother, Edwin Bosma; sisters, Lonna and Dale Zuidema, Vicky and Jim Kamaraz. Steve loved fishing and was a huge Nascar fan. Special thanks to Jeff Mulder for taking Steve on the fishing outing when he could no longer do this on his own. It meant so much to him. Steve’s final resting place is Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Holland. |
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Thomas W. Rose, 52, passed away March 8, 2009, at home. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Velma H. Salow, 92 of Monroe died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Lutheran Home, Monroe. |
Velma Hazel Salow Oct. 17, 1916-March 7, 2009 Monday, March 9, 2009 11:44 AM |
Velma Hazel Salow, 92, of Monroe went to be with her Savior on Saturday, March 7, 2009, surrounded by her family at the Lutheran Home in Monroe. |
SALIS, VERA T. SOUTHFIELD, MI Vera T. Salis (August 7, 1950 - March 5, 2009), age 58, of Southfield, MI was taken up March 5, 2009. She was a devoted secretary for the Southfield Public Schools for many years. Beloved wife of 40 years to Robert W., Jr.; loving mother of LeNaia Salis-Miles (husband, Leroy) and Robert III (wife, Natalie); cherished daughter of the Rev. Van Earl and Lena Mae Connielies of the Macedonia M.B.C. in Muskegon, MI; sister of V. Ola Nash-Bonnett; grandmother of six; and aunt of many. Visitation & Family Hour 2 to 4 p.m. followed by Home Going Services at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14th at Haley Funeral Directors in Southfield (24525 Northwestern Hwy. / east of Evergreen on south service drive). Obituary, condolences and directions at www.haleyfuneraldirectors.com |
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Vernon M. (Sam) Hemminger, 72, of White Pigeon, died Friday, March 6, 2009, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, following a short illness. He was born Oct. 1, 1936, in Vicksburg, Mich., a son of Ralph L. and Mildred (Crotser) Hemminger. He had lived in the White Pigeon and Mottville area since the age of 12 and was a graduate of White Pigeon High School. On Oct. 3, 1964, he married Eleanor S. King in Three Rivers, Mich. She died Feb. 20, 1985. He was a farmer all his life and attended Mottville Bible Church. He was a member of the Wilson Restaurant Breakfast Club and enjoyed restoring old tractors. He was a member of the St. Joe Valley Old Engine Club, the Indian Prairie Plowmans 2 Cylinder Club, and the Lake Grange of Bristol, Ind. Surviving are two sons, Timothy S. (Tracy) Hemminger of White Pigeon, and E. Alan (Karrie) Hemminger of Muskegon, Mich.; a grandson, Cade E. Hemminger of Muskegon; two sisters, Sherrill (Lyle) Kline of Constantine and Martha Elder of Kingsley, Mich.; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents. Relatives and friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Mottville Bible Church, Mottville, with Pastor Michael Bender officiating. Burial will be in Mottville Township Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Mottville Bible Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home |
Vicki Hall Feb. 17, 1938-March 4, 2009 Saturday, March 7, 2009 11:08 PM |
Vicki Hall, 71 years, of Temperance, MI passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009 in 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. |
WM. GORDON BROCK DECKERVILLE Wm. Gordon Brock, age 77, of Deckerville, Mich., passed away in his home after a long illness on February 27, 2009. Gordon was born on August 10, 1931 to Claude I. and Charlotte A. (Halliday) Brock in Sarnia Ontario, Canada. Gordon is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara (Siegel), his four children; Kathy (Bill) Meneghin of Croswell, Ken (Susan) Brock of Novi, Carrie (Dave) Arndt and Helen (John) Kennedy of Deckerville, seven grandchildren; Beth (Nick) Gornowich of Harbor Beach, Renee (Scott) Stacer of Ruth, Jonathon (Tina) Block, Kathryn Kennedy of Deckerville, Amy (Kyle O'Connor) Arndt of Ubly, Erick Kennedy of Deckerville and Ian Brock of Novi, three great grandchildren; Nichole and Lily Gornowich of Harbor Beach, Abigail Block of Deckerville, three sisters; Ruth (Bill) Pulley of Owosso, Millie (Jim) Saylor of Birmingham, Mary Lisk of Lansing and one brother; Fred Brock of Corunna. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Jason Block and a brother-in-law, Steve Lisk. Widely known were Gordon's twinkling eyes, love of family, farming, "imaginative" jokes and mechanical interest. He enjoyed aviation and was a private pilot for many years. His pride and joy was a 1952 John Deere R purchased new in 1951 and held to this day. A private family gathering proceeded cremation. An informal Celebration of Gordon's life will be held at the Delaware Township Hall, 7979 Maple Grove, Minden City, MI 48427, on Sunday, March 8 from 1-4 pm. In lieu of flowers the family is asking memorials to be made to Home & Hospice Advantage, 5986 E. Cass City Road, Cass City, MI 48726 or Friends of The Thumb Octagon Barn, P.O. Box 145, Gagetown MI 48735. |
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Walter D. Willey, 92, of Harbor Springs, died peacefully at his home on March 7, 2009. |
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