ARLINGTON MARION ROSE |
Tuesday from 3-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. In state Wednesday 8:30 a.m. until time of Service 9 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, 26400 Little Mack (at Frazho), St. Clair Shores. Burial Clinton Grove Cemetery. Share a memory at |
Agnes Victoria Philp, 90, of Naples, Fla., died March 7, 2009. |
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. |
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WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. -- Ann Rigoni of West Bloomfield passed away of natural causes on Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. |
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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. |
Arthur M. Fiebig 1924-2009 Arthur M. Fiebig, 84, Jonesville, passed away Wednesday, February 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. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific during WWII 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. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and often played the organ there. He was a fifty year member of the Lions Club and received the Lion's highest honor, the Melvin Jones Award in 2007. Art was a long time member of the American Legion and served as Jonesville Village President in the 1960s. He is 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; one great-granddaughter, Alaina Mae and brothers, Edgar and Raymond. Art was preceded in death by his parents, John and Emma (Gremel) Fiebig; one brother, Carl and one sister, Lorna Fiebig Highducheck. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at 2 p.m. 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 |
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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. |
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10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2009 with a 12 p.m. service at BROWN FUNERAL HOME, Belleville. Cremation rites have been accorded. Interment of cremains at Hillside Cemetery, Belleville. Memorials to American Heart Assc. www.davidcbrownfh.com |
Beverly Wiesner, 85, of Petoskey, died March 8, 2009, at her home. |
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CAMPBELL KATHERINE M |
Age 99. March 6, 2009. Daughter of the late William B. and Etta M. Campbell. Retired Detroit Public School Teacher. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Grand Lawn Cemetery Chapel, 23501 Grand River Ave., Detroit. Arrangements by Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Farmington. Memorial to Leader Dogs for the Blind, P.O. Box 5000. Rochester, MI 48308-5000. |
CIESIELSKI JOSEPH A (CIESIEL) |
Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with a Scripture Service 7 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. In state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 467 Fairford, Grosse Pointe Woods. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For more information log onto |
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2-9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., (3 blks. E. of Van Dyke) Utica. Scripture Service 7 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Corriere will lie in state on Thursday at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 48115 Schoenherr, Shelby Twp. from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. time of Mass. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials suggested to Huntington's Disease Society of America or The Macomb Co. Humane Society. Share a Memory at |
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Carma Ruth Exo, age 80, of Holland died Sunday, March 8, 2009 at Hospice House of Holland.  Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services. |
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Carol Ann Robinson, 61, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away early Sunday morning, March 8, 2009, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 1, 1947, in Sturgis, Mich., a daughter to William and Rose (Bonfiglio) Mecklenburg. Carol had resided in the Sturgis and Bronson area her whole life. On Aug. 17, 1996, she married Perry Robinson in Sturgis. For over 18 years she had been employed by Bronson Plastics and for eight years she was employed in the Quality Control Department at Summit Polymers in Sturgis. For many years Carol owned and operated Carol’s Rent-A-Friend. A business that was perfect for Carol, she was one always ready to give of her time and efforts to others, especially the elderly. She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis, Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 VFW Auxiliary, Neuman-Wenzel Post #73 American Legion Auxiliary and a very active member of Eagles Lodge #1314 where for over 10 years she had served as Madam Chaplin. She enjoyed working in her garden, searching for everything and anything on her computer and was a fan of NASCAR always rooting for Tony Stewart. Carol was a true Michigan fan and was maze and blue all the way. Carol had many interests and involvements but what was most important in her life was her family. Carol will always be remembered for her love of life. On June 20, 2008, Carol was the recipient of a liver transplant something she fought so very hard to receive and throughout this battle with cancer Carol never gave up. She will live on in her family’s life as a true role model. She is survived by her loving husband, Perry; one daughter, Sonya Clouse of Adrian; one son, Steve Clouse of Sturgis; two grandchildren, Stephanie Clouse of Sturgis and Brandon Snell of Crystal Falls; mother, Rose Mecklenburg of Bronson; two sisters, Robin (Mike) Losinski of Bronson and Kim (Larry Patton) Frye of Angola, Ind.; one brother,  Jan Mecklenburg of Bronson and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother, Terry Mecklenburg. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services celebrating the life of Carol Ann Robinson will be held at 2 p.m.Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Richard Altine of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. A luncheon will follow the graveside service at the Eagles Lodge 1207 W. Chicago Rd., Sturgis. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the family c/o: Perry Robinson, 502 Center St., 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. |
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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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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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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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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ONTONAGON, Mich. -- Dorotha J. Ross, 91, of Ontonagon, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 7, 2009. |
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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     |
Douglas D. Badder, age 49, of Fenwick, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009 at his home. |
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Dr. Marvin E. Vercler, DO, age 76, of Constantine, passed away peacefully Monday, March 9, 2009, at his home. On May 15, 1932, he was born on a farm near Chenoa, Ill., the son of Rudolph and Mildred (Chapman) Vercler. He attended elementary in a one-room schoolhouse and graduated from Chenoa High School. Marvin studied pre-professional education for three years at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman University) and then graduated after four years from the Kansas City College of Osteopathy & Surgery in 1957. Marvin interned at South Bend Osteopathic Hospital and practiced with physicians at the Culver Clinic in Culver, Ind.  He then practiced with Dr. Raymond Houghton at the White Pigeon Clinic for six months. Following this, he opened his own practice in Constantine in April 1960 where he has continued general practice to this day. On Dec. 2, 1951, Marvin married Gayle Dunham. He later married Joan (Busch) Olsen on July 5, 1971 in South Haven. Marvin enjoyed local history and worked with the Governor Barry Historical Society for 38 years, where he served as president since 1980. He was also a member of the St. Joseph County Historical Society for 35 years, where he was Historian of the Year in 1985 and served as president from 1985 - 1987. He was Constantine Citizen of the Year in 1975, historian for the Village of Constantine since 1979, Lifetime Honorary Fireman of the local fire department and served two terms on the Constantine School Board. Marvin was a former member of the Rotary Club for more than 30 years, serving as president from 1970-1971 and was a Paul Harris Recipient. In 2003 Marvin received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Village of Constantine. Surviving Marvin are his wife, Joan Vercler of Constantine; daughters, Patsy (Michael) Wertz and Chrissie Lusk; sons, Mark (Gayle) Vercler, Paul Vercler, and Phillip Vercler; stepchildren, Jenny (David) Williams, Michael (Laurie) Olsen and Mark (Melanie) Olsen; 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brothers, John (Josephine) Vercler and Francis (Helen) Vercler; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Joseph Vercler in infancy and grandson Zackary Edward Lusk. Relatives and friends will be received Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Eley Funeral Home in Constantine. Religious Services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Missionary Church, 64890 US 131, Constantine, with Pastor Marilyn Schlimgen of the First Congregational United Church of Christ officiating. Interment will be at Constantine Cemetery . Memorial contributions may be made to Gov. Barry Historical Society or First Congregational United Church of Christ. On-line messages may be sent to the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.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 |
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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Ewell “Gene” McCurry, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away Friday, March 6, 2009, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born Feb. 3, 1938, in LaMesa, Texas, a son to the late Rochell and Dorthy (Brown) McCurry. Gene has been a resident of Sturgis most of his life except for 20 years he spent serving in the U.S. Army.  On June 10, 1989, in Sturgis, he married Sandra (Robbins) Northrop. Gene retired from the U.S. Army on May 31, 1976, after serving 20 years, eight months, and 21 days.  After retirement he worked for Autoworks, Autozone, and Putnam Hitch Products.  He enjoyed spending time with all of his grandchildren, golfing, bowling, and watching sports and TV shows. He was a past member of the Sturgis Eagle’s Lodge where he enjoyed participating in the “Puttin on the Hits” shows to raise money for charity. Surviving are his wife, Sandra; children, Debbie (Bobby) Siler of Lakewood, Wash., Tammy (Justin) Pottinger and Shea (Matthew) Teems both of Georgia; five grandchildren, Steven, Daniel, Christopher, Sophie, and Cheyenne; pme great-grandson, Jack; stepchildren, Troy (Beth) Northrop of  Fredricktown, Ohio, David (Lori) Northrop of Sturgis, Stephen (Tracy) Northrop of Columbia, SC, Sandra Michele Combs of Holland, Mich., and Rhonda Northrop of Sturgis; step-grandchildren, Tiffany, Crystal, Mike, Josh, Kelly, Caleb, Amanda, Kayli, Kara, and Riley; step-great-grandchildren, Carmen, Olivia, and Ava; step-father, Thomas Richard Dull He was preceded in death by his father, Rochell McCurry; mother, Dorthy Dull, and a half-brother, Bruce Dull. A memorial service celebrating the life of Ewell “Gene” McCurry will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Sturgis Wesleyan Church with Evangelist Troy Northrop, Palmyra Church of Christ, officiating.  Full military rites will be conferred by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and Capt. John J. Kelley V.F.W. Post #1381. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donations by directed to the Sturgis Fire & Rescue Dept., 124 N. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091 or Hospice of Sturgis, P.O. Box 126, Sturgis, MI 49091.  Envelopes are available at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, which is in charge of the arrangements. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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FISCHER CLARENCE J |
March 7, 2009, age 75, of Canton. Dear son of the late Clarence L. and Charlotte. Brother of Shirley Dunn and Louis (Mabel). Also survived by six nephews and one niece. Funeral Thursday 1 p.m. at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland, MI. Family will receive friends Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Family requests memorials to St. Joseph Mercy Hospice. Please visit and sign a tribute at |
FISCHER ROBERT |
"ROBBIE" Beloved husband of the late Nancy Fischer. Devoted father of Evan Bradley Fischer and Emily Rose Fischer. Loving son of Marti and Al Fischer. Cherished brother of Sherry Zeiger. Dear son-in-law of the late Elaine and the late Sam Yarost and Sema Shaw Yarost. Brother-in-law of Arlene (Dr. Gary) Reinheimer, Sandi (Larry) Burnstein, and Stuart (Lisa) Yarost. Also survived by many other loving relatives and a world of friends. SERVICES 11 A.M. TUESDAY MORNING AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT AT BETH EL MEMORIAL PARK. www.irakaufman.com |
FORYSTEK DIANE P |
Age 65, March 3, 2009. Beloved wife of Fred. Dear mother of Dean (Michelle) Francisco and the late Juliet Turner. Loving grandmother of Nicholas, Ciara and Cheyenne. Step-mother of Gary (Kathy) Forystek, Karen Cooper and Frederick (Christine) Forystek and step-grandmother of Matthew, Ashley, Charles, Robert, David and Megan. Memorial services Saturday 11 a.m., March 14, 2009 at The New School Church in Mill Race Village, 215 Griswold, Northville. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements by the Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home (248-348-1233). |
FREEMAN PETE |
Age 86, March 7, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Mary for 63 years. Dear father of John, William (Marcia); dearest grandfather of David (Kelly) and Will (Kelly), and great-grandfather of Joshua, MacKenzie, Zackery and Andrew. Family will receive friends Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Funeral services will be Wednesday 1 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family appreciates memorial contributions to the American Heart Association. Please share a memory with the family at |
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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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Floyd Leslie Hughes, 79, a lifetime resident of Burlington, passed away quietly at home on Sunday, March 8, 2009.   Floyd was born May 29,1929, in Newton Township, the son of George W. Hughes and Rose Marie (Spooner) Hughes. He attended Cane School in Newton Township. He was in the Army from 1949-1952, returning home to Burlington and working at Post Cereals in Battle Creek, Duo Coach in Union City and Vincent’s Painting Service in Tekonsha. He then owned and operated his own business, Hughes Repair Service for many years, doing wells, plumbing, electrical, building and numerous repairs. Floyd was well known and respected in the surrounding area for his work.   Floyd served the Burlington Community for many years as a village council member, a volunteer Fireman and many years as Village Maintenance. Floyd is survived by his daughter Sandra Kay (Morris) Dowell of Burlington; granddaughters Cassandra (Barry )Dickinson of Kalamazoo and Leslie Ann Dowell, at home; step grandchildren Stanley (Larena) Dowell, Eddie (Karla) Dowell and Ronda (Heath) Prichard; step-daughters Cathy Kaufman of Florida, Judy (Mike) Salyer of South Carolina and Connie (Denny) Grey of Burr Oak, numerous step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren; brothers Lloyd (Marilee) Hughes of Union City, Leo (Carolyn) Hughes, Clarence (Donna) Hughes, Robert (Wilma) Hughes and Roger (Mary) Hughes, all of Burlington; half sister Shirley( Bruce) Chaffee of Burlington and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father George W. Hughes in 1946, his mother Rose Marie (Spooner) Hughes in 1980, daughter, Linda Susan Hughes in 1970, his wife Patricia Ann (Carmen) Hughes in 2001, half brothers Ivan (Nina) Hughes, Alfred (Fern) Hughes, Walter (Jessie) Hughes, Warren (Velma) Hughes and half sister Blanche (Archie) Houvener. Floyd loved fishing and spending time with his family.  In 2008, he decided to retire and pursue his love of fishing, which he did. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 10, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Tekonsha and Wednesday, March 11, 2009 from 1-2 p.m. at the Burlington Church of God. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Burlington Church of God with Pastor Wayne Halbleib and Pastor Phil Palmer officiating. Interment will follow at Burlington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com Arrangements are by Putnam’s of Tekonsha, (517) 767-4114, Tekonsha. |
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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. |
GERACE TAMMIE JOY |
Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr Rd. at Masonic (13½ Mile Rd.) Warren. In state Wednesday 10 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. Warren Woods Church of the Nazarene, 14300 E. 13 Mile Rd., Warren. Memorial contributions to the Triplets Education Fund would be appreciated. |
GOODALL LOLA C |
Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12½ Mile) in Warren. Please share memories at |
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. |
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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 |
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Gerald “Jerry” Kenneth Briggs, 56, passed away Feb. 25, 2009, at the VA Medical Center in Long Beach, Calif. He was born in Jackson County to William and Maxine Briggs on June 15, 1952. He was a graduate of Jonesville High School and a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He spent the majority of his life in California. He is survived by his mother, Maxine Briggs of Holiday, Fla.; two sisters, Sue (Larry) Markillie of Crossville, Tenn. and Carol (Rob) Gow of Butler, Ky.; three brothers, Mike (Denise) Briggs of Jonesville, Tom (Julie) Briggs of Nazareth, Pa. and Jeff (Connie) Briggs of Jackson and 11 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, William (Bill) Briggs and a niece, Carrie Ann Markillie. A private family service will be held at a later date. Contributions in his memory can be made to the American Cancer Society.   |
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 |
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Glen M. DuMars passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at his residence in Adrian. He was 89. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nina; son, Greg (Debbie) DuMars, of Adrian; four grandchildren, Doug (Kim) DuMars of Glenville, Ill., Amy DuMars of Denver, Colo., Karen (Steve) Dunham of Tecumseh and Michelle (Erik) Koppin of White Lake, Mich.; three great-grandchildren, Alexa and Jonathan DuMars, and Luke Dunham. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna DuMars. In accordance with Mr. DuMars’ wishes cremation will take place and there will be a memorial service at the First Presbyterian Church, 156 E. Maumee St., Adrian, at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009. |
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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 |
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Howard John “Jack” Bush, 87, of Sturgis, Mich., longtime Sturgis attorney, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, March 7, 2009, at his home with his wife and family at his side. He was born March 24, 1921, in Fennville, Mich., a son to the late Dr. Howard J. and Edith (Phillips) Bush. Mr. Bush had resided nearly his whole life in the Sturgis and Constantine area. On June 15, 1952, he married Anna Marie Schmidt at the White Pigeon Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Richard Dunkleburger. Mr. Bush graduated from Constantine High School with the class of 1938 and in 1944 he graduated from Michigan State College in East Lansing, Mich., where he received his B.S. degree. In 1942, Mr. Bush was inducted into the U.S. Army serving during World War II with the 18th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. His squadron was directly involved in the Battle of the Bulge and served under General George S. Patton. He was honorably discharged Dec. 9, 1945. In 1948, he graduated from Detroit College of Law receiving his L.L.B. degree. That same year he was admitted to practice law and was appointed assistant prosecuting attorney for St. Joseph County. In 1950, he was appointed Friend of the Court for St. Joseph County. In 1952, he was appointed city attorney for the City of Sturgis and was also appointed to the St. Joseph County Board of Supervisors. From 1954–1968, he held the position of municipal judge for the City of Sturgis. In 1976, he entered into a partnership with his brother Franklin P. Bush under the name of Bush & Bush. 1981 was a very special time for Mr. Bush as this was the year that he formed a professional corporation with his son John P. Bush. At the time of his death, Mr. Bush was the oldest member of the St. Joseph County Bar Association. Mr. Bush had many associations and memberships throughout Sturgis and the State of Michigan some of which include a life member and past president of the St. Joseph County Bar Association. Other life memberships included the Michigan Bar Association, the American Bar Association and B.P.O. Elks #1381. He was an over 50 year member, past board member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis, he served over 20 years on the Sturgis Salvation Army Advisory Board, over 50 year member of the Sturgis Kiwanis Club, over 50 year member of Neuman-Wenzel Post #73 American Legion, longtime member and past president of the Klinger Lake Country Club and for over 17 years he had served on the Sturges Young Civic Center & Auditorium Board and he was a member of Sigma Nu Phi. In 1992, he received the Community Volunteer of the Year award from the Sturgis Exchange Club and in 2000 he was named Sturgis Citizen of the Year. Mr. Bush enjoyed playing golf, boating, sailing, playing the piano and organ and for the past several years he had become very involved in model railroading. He also truly enjoyed the many winters he and Anna spent in Florida. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 56 years, Anna; one son, John P. (Rita) Bush of Sturgis; one grandson, Andrew Bush of Sturgis; one niece, Dorothy Bush Kelly of Klinger Lake; one nephew, Howard J. Bush of Klinger Lake and several great-nieces and nephews and great-great-niece and -nephews. His parents; granddaughter, Lucy Bush; and brother,  Franklin P. Bush preceded him in death. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 10–11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis where the memorial service celebrating the life of Howard J. Bush will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Michael Wicks will officiate. Full military rites will be conferred by Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 VFW and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. Private entombment of the ashes will take place in the First Presbyterian Church Columbarium. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis is entrusted with the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Bush’s memory consider the First Presbyterian Church, 1320 S. Lakeview Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091 or the Sturgis Salvation Army, 105 N. Fourth St., 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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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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Beloved wife of the late Marvin Jacobs. Dear mother of Adrianne (Richard) Gendelman and Eric (Linda) Jacobs. Loving grandmother of Lauren (Joseph) Taylor, Audra (Marvin) Rons, Mara (Michael) Semanson, Noah Jacobs and Sarah Jacobs. Devoted great-grandmother of Ashton, Chad, Nolan, Corey, Brett, Garrett, Parker, Carson, Aiden and Sasha. Dearest great-great-grandmother of Mackayla. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. SERVICES WEDNESDAY, 1:00 P.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS (248) 406-6000. INTERMENT WILL BE HELD AT STAR OF DAVID MEM. GARDENS IN FLORIDA or visit |
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Tuesday 5-9 p.m., Wednesday 2-9 p.m. (prayers Wednesday 7:30 p.m.) at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (btwn. 9-10 Mile Rds., just N. of Grand River), downtown Farmington (248-474-5200). Funeral mass Thursday, March 12th 10:30 a.m. (in state 10:00 a.m.) at St. Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Memorial tributes suggested to the Botsford Foundation, botsford.org. heeney-sundquist.com, 2 guest book messages |
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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 N. Moore, 65, of Gladwin passed away Feb. 26, 2009. |
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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 Carol Kingsley, age 67, of Adrian passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009, at the University of Michigan Medical Center. She was born May 29, 1941, in Adrian, to Elmer and Dorothy (Stange) Stevens. On June 16, 1962, she married Clifford Kingsley and he survives. Janet was a member of Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church. Family was very important to Janet and she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Janet enjoyed shopping from QVC and spending time with her dog, Zoe. Janet was a charter member of the Nu Phi Mu Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for almost 50 years and currently a member of the Chi Master Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. In addition to her husband, Clifford, she is survived by her mother, Dorothy Stevens of Adrian; one daughter, Lori (Tom) Cumbow of Adrian; one son, David (Virginia) Kingsley of Ypsilanti; one sister, Shirley (Steve) Warner of Adrian; and six grandchildren, Andrew, Jeff, Matt and Gabe Cumbow and Breanna and Noah Kingsley.  She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Stevens. Funeral services for Janet will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church with the Rev. Richard Rentner officiating. Burial will be in Palmyra Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. A Beta Sigma Phi Sorority memorial service will be held Wednesday evening at 7:45 p.m. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Michigan Cancer Center or Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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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. |
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Jenny D. “Diane” Henson, of Coldwater, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009 after a lengthy illness at home, surrounded by her family.  She was born Feb. 19, 1949, the daughter of Wayne P. and Phyllis M. (Nelson) Moore in Battle Creek.  Jenny Diane Moore was united in marriage on November 6, 1982 to Jesse C. Henson in Kent, Wash. In addition to her husband of 26 years, she also leaves behind three daughters, Tia (Mike) Justice of Laurel, Del., Judie (Darryl) DeFrates, Angela Lester of Coldwater; her son, Chad (Karen) Hansen of Md.; four grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; step-children, Lisa Taiclet of Kent, Wash., Curt (Ginette) Henson of Las Vegas, Nev.; seven step-grandchildren; two sisters, Michele Stimac of Battle Creek, Pamela (Greg) Lucius of Pioneer, Ohio; two brothers Wayne Moore of Coldwater, Robert Moore of Tenn. and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one granddaughter. Diane really cherished her family. At the request of the family, friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends for an hour prior to the service.  Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home, with Evangelic Brian C. Hice officiating.     Friends who wish, may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Branch Co. Personal remembrances may be made at “www.farleyestesdowdle.com.” |
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   |
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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will be at The Allen Park Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard) from 2-9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11. Services Thursday, March 12, in state 10:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass 11 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 9000 Laurence. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Please vist the on-line guest book at |
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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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begins at church 10 a.m. Memorial tributes to the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy, 8400 S. Cambridge, Detroit, MI 48221. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com |
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Laura Mae Bowdish, 83, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away early Saturday morning, March 7, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born Nov. 24, 1925, in LaGrange County, Ind., a daughter to the late Frances and Laura (Sailor) Ringler. Laura had resided most of her life in the Sturgis and LaGrange County, Ind. area. On April 14, 1955, she married Paul Bowdish in Goshen, Ind. He died Oct. 2, 2006. She had been employed by Harvey Paper Company and Paramount Furniture Company, both in Sturgis, in her younger years. Her true love was being a home maker, stay at home mom and dedicated wife. Laura was an active member of the First Church of God in Sturgis where she had been very involved in many church activities. She enjoyed camping, gardening and canning. The joy of her life was spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by one daughter, Kim (Curt) Haack of Arlington, Texas; two grandchildren, Melissa (Jeff) George of Arlington, Texas and Benjamin Haack of Arlington;  one great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn George; one brother, Donald (Evelyn) Ringler of Wolcottville, Ind.; one sister, Helen Busk of Reed City, Mich.; and many nieces and nephews including a special niece Nancy (John) Purcell of Sturgis. Her parents; husband; one son, Douglas Bowdish; one daughter, Kristin Bowdish;  six brothers and one sister preceded her in death. The family will receive friends from noon-12:45 p.m. Wednesday at the Hackman Family Funeral HomesRosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Laura Bowdish will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Douglas Carr will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Bowdish’s memory consider Thurston Woods Village, 307 N. Franks Ave., 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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Lavohn R. Fackler, 90, passed away  Friday, March 6, 2009 at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier, Ohio, where he has been a resident for the past three years.  He was born Aug. 25, 1918, in Amboy Township to Lawrence and Bertha (Mohr) Fackler. On June 15, 1937 he married Goldie M. Traxler in Angola Ind., and she precedes him in death on Jan. 24, 2004. Lavohn was a graduate of Waldron High School.  He lived and worked his entire life in Pioneer, Ohio, and the surrounding  area.  He was employed at Mobil Oil service station in his younger years, then farming and carpentry, and then retiring on their farm in rural Camden. He is survived by two sons, Richard (and wife Norma) of Camden and Neil (and wife Loa) of Pioneer; two daughters Mrs. Allen (“Bobbie”) Clark of Pioneer and Mrs. Jerry (Beth) Emens of Camden; 11 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one brother, George at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home; two sisters, Eloise Thomas of Defiance, Ohio, and Betty Goodwin of Ponco City, Okla.; two sisters-in-law, Margaret Fackler and Mabel Fackler both of Pioneer; a brother-in-law, Richard Grube of Defiance; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Loren and Charles; and one sister Evelyn Grube. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Thompson Funeral Home in Pioneer. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Pioneer United Methodist Church in Pioneer with Pastor Michael Raypholtz to officiate. The interment will be at Floral Grove Cemetery in Pioneer.  Memorials can be made to the C.H. & W.C. – Hospice or the Pioneer United Methodist Church.   |
Lawrence B. Kelly Jr. Dec. 17, 1938-March 3, 2009 Saturday, March 7, 2009 1:09 AM |
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. |
LeRoy ("Le") Samuel Brooks, 86, of Charlevoix, died on Saturday, March 7, 2009, just 11 days after the death of his wife of 62 years, Faith. |
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Lee Harker, age 53, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, March 9, 2009, at his home. He was born Oct. 5, 1955, in Sturgis, Mich., a son to Max and Jacqueline (Carpenter) Harker. Lee was a life long resident of Sturgis and graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1973. On July 31, 1976, he married Cheryl Wallick in Sturgis. Lee owned and operated with his brother Mark, Northern Cashway Lumber Company in Howe, Ind. Nearly all of Lee’s working life was at the lumber company. He had also been involved in the construction business. He was a true outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing and kayaking. Lee was a Life member of the B.P.O.Elks #1381 and also held memberships in Ducks Unlimited, the National Rifle Association and the Mighty Layout Boys (a waterfowl organization). Lee had many interests and involvements but what he cherished most in his life was his two grandsons, Blake and Brady. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Cheryl; one daughter, Bridget (Bud) Hickman of Sturgis; one son, Max (Aya) Harker of Kalamazoo; three grandchildren, Blake, Brady and Hope Hickman; mother, Jacqueline Harker of Sturgis; two sisters, Karen Frutig of Livonia and Sherry (Ken) Link of Sturgis; one brother, Mark (Beverly) Harker of Bronson and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. His father and infant brother, Craig Harker, preceded him in death. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of Lee Harker will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Sturgis Wesleyan Church, 907 N. Nottawa St., Sturgis. The Rev. Canon Meredith Hunt will officiate. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes  Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis is entrusted with the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Lee’s memory consider Ducks Unlimited, Inc., One Waterfowl Way, Memphis, TN 38120. 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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Lewis E. Michaud, age 79, of Adrian passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at his Winter Park, Fla., home.  Lew was born Nov. 26, 1929, in Ironwood, Mich., the son of Raymond and Victoria (Poremski) Michaud. He graduated from Monroe High School and was a Michigan High School State Diving Champion. Lew received both bachelor and master’s degrees in education from Michigan State University and was a three-year letterman and All-Big Ten diver at Michigan State. He also received a master’s degree in counseling from Siena Heights. On June 9, 1956, Lewis married Arlene Gwisdalla. For 33 years, Lew was a teacher, guidance counselor and coach (football, basketball, baseball, swimming, diving) in the Michigan Public School System. He served in the Adrian Public Schools for 30 years and coached the Adrian High School Men’s Swimming and Diving team for 17 seasons. It was always especially important to Lew to guide and inspire young people. Lew was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church as well as Elks and the American Legion. In addition to his wife, Lew is survived by his daughter, Jeanne (Jeff) Gibson, and two sons, Tom and Gary. Also surviving is his sister, Betty. Lew was preceded in death by his mother and father and his brother, Bill. A memorial service for Lew will be held in Adrian at a later date. |
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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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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. |
MORRISON DANIEL |
Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home 17000 Middlebelt (S. of 6 Mile) Tuesday from 2 to 9 p.m. with evening service at 7 p.m. In State Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Priscilla Catholic Church, 19120 Purlingbrook Road, Livonia. Family suggests memorials to St. Priscilla's, St. Vincent DePaul, or Angela Hospice. Share a memory: |
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, Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13½ Mile) Warren. Masonic service Thursday 6:30 p.m. and funeral service at 7 p.m. |
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BERGLAND, Mich. -- Mae Neufess, 95, of Bergland, died Sunday, March 1, 2009, in Ironwood. |
Marian Grace Burmeister, age 81, passed away in Gladwin, on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. |
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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Mark A. Webb, age 46, of Sturgis, Mich.,  passed away Monday, March 9, 2009, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born Sept. 4, 1962, in Coldwater, Mich., a son to the late Tom and Donelda (Sponsler) Webb. Mark spent his early childhood in Colon, Mich., and moved to Bronson, Mich., where he graduated from Bronson High School with the class of 1980. He has resided in Sturgis for the past 10 years. On Nov. 18, 1999, in LasVegas, NV, he married Dawn (Norton) Ritter. Mark had been employed for 13 years at Ross Laboratories in Sturgis and previous to that at Vanguard in Colon. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, collecting Hot Wheels, bass fishing, hunting, and spending time with his children, step-children and family. Surviving are his wife, Dawn; two children, Evan and Caitlin Webb, both of Colon; three brothers, Scott (Kathy) Webb of Romulus, Mich., Philip Sponsler of Bronson, and Mike Webb of Colon; one sister, Nicole (Steve) Tomlinson of Colon; two step-children, Adam and Shannon Ritter both of Sturgis; step-father, Jay Sponsler of Bronson; and step-mother, Donna Webb of Coldwater; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends and relatives from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091. Cremation will follow the visitation. Memorial donations may be directed to the family, 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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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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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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McBRIDE DANIEL E |
Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 7 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Interment White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Please share memories with the family at their "On-line Guestbook" at |
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at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Wednesday 12-9 p.m. with Funeral Service at 6 p.m. Share a memory of Florence at |
Melvin "Mike" Hitchcock, 93 of Beaverton, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 at Dade City, Florida. |
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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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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.   |
Norman Lee Haskin, aged 81, of Lake Odessa, passed away on Friday evening, March 6, 2009 while surrounded by his wife and children. |
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. |
OLLIS EDWARD R |
Age 82. Beloved husband of the late Louise. Dear father of Debra (Raymond) Riberdy, Cheryl (Ben) Hart and Linda (Phil) Dalton. Loving grandfather of Richard, Steven, Derek and great-grandfather of Hayden and London. Grew up in the mountains of N. Carolina, Served his country in WWII and the Township of Redford as a fire fighter for 30 years. Visiting Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Services Thursday 10 a.m. at the Charles Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (btw 6-7 Mile). Interment Oakland Hills Cemetery. |
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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Was born in the Italian town of Castello di Roganzuolo, San Fior on March 20, 1927 and died on March 7, 2009. He was a skilled carpenter and immigrated to Windsor, Ontario as a young man. Here, he met Betty De Santis who would become the love of his life and his wife for almost 51 years. He later moved to Detroit, where his superb skills in building led to increasing responsibilities in the construction industry. He advanced to construction superintendent with Darin & Armstrong, R.E. Dailey, and then Perini Building Co. Among the projects he supervised were the building of the Ford Motor Regent Court in Dearborn and portions of the Somerset North Mall. He was actively involved with the P.I.M.E. Missionaries and two chapels were built in his honor in the Philippines. Gino had many hobbies and interests including making wine and sausages, woodworking, and gardening. He was an avid gardener who grew the biggest tomatoes in Detroit and annually produced a fig harvest that was unparalleled in Michigan. He loved Detroit sports teams and Friday night wrestling. He dearly loved Detroit and the United States that provided him great opportunity. Gino was a devoted and extremely loving husband, father, and grandfather. His family was his life. A measure of his success is reflected in the achievements of his three children—Dr. Luciana (Scott) Young in Chicago, IL, Carla in Jacksonville, FL and Gino (Kim) in Washington D.C. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty, his three children, his two brothers, Ferruccio and Luciano and extended family in Italy, and two beautiful granddaughters, Zoey and Gianna. Papa will always be remembered singing his song..."Ti voglio bene assai..." Family will receive friends Tuesday 1-8 p.m. with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Fairlane Funeral Home, 13510 West Warren at Schaefer, Dearborn. In state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Family requests memorial donations to P.I.M.E. Missionaries, St. Alphonsus Church or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation., 1 guest book message |
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Age 70. Beloved husband of Shirley. Dear father of Stephane, Dino, Nicholas and Andrea (Scott) Clark. Loving grandfather of John, Alexis and Melissa. Dear brother of James (Viola) Peponis. Leaves many nieces and nephews and friends and relatives in Greece. Pete was a well known Detroit Restaurateur. Visiting Thursday 3-9 p.m., Trisagion 7 p.m. at Charles Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (Btw 6-7 Mile). Funeral Services Friday 10:30 a.m. at St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 36375 Joy Rd (east of Newburg). Interment Parkview Cemetery. |
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Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at THAYER-ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 33603 Grand River Ave., downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Memorials suggested to St. Paul's Lutheran Church. |
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MARINE ON THE ST. CROIX, Minn. -- Peter J. Johnston, 69, of Marine on the St. Croix, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2009. |
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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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Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Memorial contributions to the family are appreciated. Please share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
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1-9 p.m. Wednesday at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr, Warren. Memorial contributions to "Cure P.S.P." Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org. |
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Wednesday 3-8 p.m. Service Thursday 11 a.m. at the Kinsey-Garrett Funeral Home, 420 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. Burial, White Chapel, Troy. Memorials suggested to a charity of your choice. |
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Ramona "Shorty" Baisch, age 79, passed away in Gladwin, on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. She was born on June 8, 1929 in Manistique, to Aldolph and Florence (Plant) Romer. |
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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. |
Saturday, March 7, 2009 11:10 PM |
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. |
Richard 'Bill' William Whiteman Monday, March 9, 2009 3:39 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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. |
Robert W. Kramer, of Ionia, age 86, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. |
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. |
Roger William Spaans, of Ionia, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 28, 2009 at the age of 54., |
Ronald A. Piggott, of Ionia, age 55, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2009. |
Ronald F. Benedict, age 65, passed away his home in Gladwin, on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009. |
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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SALVATI JAMES MICHAEL |
age 65 and a resident of Dearborn Heights, passed away on March 8, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Carmen Salvati. He is survived by daughters, Janet (Christopher) Zarlenga of Milford, Karen (Stephen) Gardner of Bakersfield, CA, son, Tim (Cassandra) Salvati of Milford and their mother, Constance Salvati. He also leaves his dear companion, Jill Kovacik; grandchildren, Elena Zarlenga, Julia and Jack Salvati. Mr. Salvati owned and operated Collision Repair Shops in Garden City, Detroit, South Lyon and Ann Arbor for many years. In his spare time he enjoyed boating, snowmobiling, barbecuing, parties and spending time at his cottage on Houghton Lake.Big Jim , and his larger than life personality, will always be remembered as the life of the party and a great dad and grandpa. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1955 E. Commerce Rd., Milford, on Thursday, March 12th, at 11a.m., with Fr. Ron Anderson officiating. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Wednesday 6-9 p.m. Memorials may be made in his name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. For further information please phone 248-684-6645 or visit www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com |
SHIENER MAX |
Beloved husband of the late Clara Shiener. Loving father of Alan (Jo-Lise) Shiener, Gale Shiener and Sandra Shiener. Dearest grandfather of Samantha, Tamara and Brandon. GRAVESIDE SERVICE WEDNESDAY 11 A.M. AT BETH ABRAHAM CEMETERY. Arrangements by HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 248-543-1622. |
SHOCK CHARLES |
"CHARLIE" E. Age 58, March 8, 2009. He was born January 25, 1951 in Ypsilanti, MI, the son of Ray and Freda (Arend) Shock. Charles was a devoted family man who greeted everyone with a smile. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen. Dear son of Frieda Shock and the late Ray Shock. Dear father of Michele (Mike) Marion, and Kelly (Jason) Phillips. Dear grandfather of Cody Phillips. Step-father of Samantha Peterson and Jillian Peterson. Dear brother of Joyce (Paul) Meffert, Linda Drotar, Ray (Rhonda) Shock II, and Elizabeth (Jeffrey) Farar. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., (3 blocks E. of Van Dyke), Utica. Memorial Service 7 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the wishes of the Family. Envelopes available at the funeral home. share memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com. |
SIGURDSSON ASGEIR |
November 19, 1927 - March 4, 2009, age 81 of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Iceland and Detroit. Services will be private. Arrangements by Toale Brothers Funeral Homes, Colonial Chapel, Sarasota, FL. Survivors include wife of 57 years, Jona, daughter, Asa Cote of Lakewood, CO, four sons, Runar of Sarasota, Haukur of W. Bloomfield, Asgeir of Livonia, and Sigurdur of Morrison, CO, eight grandsons and one great-granddaughter; also by his son-in-law, Richard, and daughters-in-law, Hafdis, Pauline, Cindy and Beth. Asgeir was a retired electrician with Ford Motor Company, Local Union #600. |
SKUPSKI ZIGMUND J |
Age 88, March 7, 2009. Loving father of Anna, Mary, Dr. James (Dianne Widzinski), Fran (Dave Samson), Theresa Fraser, Dr. Richard (Kim). Grandfather of Jessica (Andrew) Weaver and Scott Fraser. Brother of Marvin (Naomi). He was preceded in death by his wife Marion, daughter Cathy. Donations can be made to Little Sisters of the Poor or Hospice of Michigan. Please sign Zigmund's online guestbook at www.cremationmichigan.com |
SOLOMON CATHERINE A |
Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe. In state Wednesday 10:30 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. at Christ Church Detroit, 960 E. Jefferson, Detroit. Memorials may be made to Christ Church. Share a memory at www.verheyden.org. |
SWEENEY REV CHARLES J S J |
March 8, 2009, age 81. Formerly at U of D Jesuit High School and U of D Mercy. Dear brother of the late Joseph and Hugh. Brother-in-law of Lois and Doris. Uncle of Mary Comes, Michael (Anna), James, Daniel (Susan), Joseph, Timothy, and John. In State at Colombiere Center, 9075 Big Lake Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 Wednesday 4-7 p.m., with Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass at Colombiere Thursday 10:45 a.m. Memorial Tributes may be made to Colombiere Center. A. J. Desmond & Sons, 248-362-2500. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com |
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Sharon F. Sargent, 60, of Hillsdale, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009 at home.  She was born Oct. 4, 1948 in Ohio, the daughter of Harold and Delores (Riley) Duncan. Sharon attended schools in Litchfield and Homer and had worked at Hilex Controls in Litchfield, retiring in 2004 after 15 years of employment.  Her love of life included time spent with her children and grandchildren, as well as playing bingo, and hobbies of crocheting and knitting. She is survived by her husband, Lester Sargent, whom she married March 1, 2009; four sons, Terry (Annette) LaRoe of Hillsdale,  Bobby (Mandy) LaRoe of Phoenix, Ariz., Tim (Melissa) LaRoe of Pittsford, Corey (Melissa) LaRoe of Hillsdale; two sisters, Kay Wolffe of Hillsdale and Tina (Steve) Avery of Homer; two brothers,Ed (Tracey) Duncan of Hillsdale and Frank (Shirley) Duncan of Litchfield;12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and many special nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, one son (Kevin), one brother (Fred Duncan) and one grandson (Timothy). Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield, with the Rev. Carl Litchfield officiating.  Visitation is scheduled from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Interment in Cambria Cemetery #2 will be at a later date.  Memorials to the family would be appreciated. |
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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. |
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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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Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at John Molnar Funeral Home, 14032 Northline Road, Southgate. In state Thursday 9 a.m., until time of service, 9:30 a.m. at Our Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9601 Pardee, Taylor. Memorials appreciated to Our Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church. www.molnarfuneralhome.com |
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Tressie (Dury) Boyd, 98, of Algansee Township, Quincy, died Friday, March 6, 2009 at her residence in Quincy. She was born Feb. 2, 1911 in Kinderhook Township to Robert and Olive (Smith) Dury. She married Urias "Doug" Boyd on March 26, 1930. He preceded her in death on Nov. 17, 2008. She was a homemaker and owner and operator of the family farm and a Sunday School teacher—elementary school tutor Her hobbies included gardening, sewing, being a 4-H Leader and she was a member of the Fremont American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include daughter Cherie Cochrane of Quincy, son James Boyd of Quincy, grandchildren Todd and Shoko Cochrane and James and Chantal Paxton as well as eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and her son Phill Boyd/ Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday March 13, 2009 at the Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Ind. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the funeral home with Rev. Mark Case officiating. Burial will take place at Lester Cemetery in Branch County. Memorials may be made to the Fremont American Legion Cassel Post # 257 Auxiliary. Condolences may be sent online to www.beamsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements By: Beams Funeral Home of Fremont, Ind., (260) 495-2915. |
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TRAVERSE CITY — James Edward Sivyer, 91, formerly of Grand Ledge, passed away March 8, 2009, in Traverse City.Jim was a retired employee of General Motors and a former member of the Grand Ledge Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling and antique automobiles.He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Joanne; his son, Dewain (Monika) Sivyer of Vermontville; four daughters, Janet (Donald) Cathcart of Nashville, Helen Flower of Lansing, Donna (Gary) Wells of Grand Ledge and Arlene Sivyer; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; one sister, Norma Beebe of California; stepdaughters, Sylvia Speer of Traverse City and Patricia Mathis of Lake City; stepsons, Everett Speer of Grawn and Benjamin Speer of Eaton Rapids; six step-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren.He was predeceased by his wife of 37 years, Jeannette Sivyer; sisters, Margaret Sanders and Doris Carey; and brother Leslie Sivyer.The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. this evening, March 10, at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, at the Grand Ledge Baptist Church, 1120 W. Willow Hwy., Grand Ledge, with Rev. David Cathcart officiating. Interment will follow at Danby Township Cemetery.For those desiring, contributions may be made to the Grand Ledge Baptist Church Benevolent Fund or Munson Hospice.Share condolences online at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home Web site at www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com. |
VICKERS CHARLOTTE E |
Age 86, of Royal Oak died March 9, 2009. She was born November 26, 1922 in Spring Garden, Alabama. Surviving are her children, Charlotte Joan Alston of Detroit, Janet (William) Bell of Phoenix, AZ, Carol Bishop of Sterling Heights and R. Brooks (Dee) Vickers of Royal Oak; brother, William (Carolyn) Westbrook of Spring Garden, AL; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Vernon, in 1980 and by her daughter, Linda Belfiori, in 2002. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Kinsey-Garrett Funeral Home, Royal Oak. www.kinsey-garrett.com |
Saturday, March 7, 2009 11:09 PM |
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) Heminger, 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) Heminger. 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) Heminger of White Pigeon, and E. Alan (Karrie) Heminger of Muskegon, Mich.; a grandson, Cade E. Heminger 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. |
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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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Violet M. Jonker, 93, of White Pigeon, died March 6, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis following a three-month illness. She was born Oct. 24, 1915, in Kalamazoo, Mich., a daughter of George S. and Lina (Dollenburg) Schouten. She lived in the White Pigeon area since she was 4 years old. She was a graduate of White Pigeon High School and attended the International Business College in Fort Wayne, Ind. On Aug. 9,1937, she married Bartel E. Jonker in Lima, Ohio. He died Feb. 22, 1972. Violet was employed at White Pigeon Schools in food service and at Ross Labs, a division of Abbott Laboratories in Sturgis for 20 years. She retired in 1982. She was a 4-H leader, Girl Scout leader and past president of the local AARP. She was a member of the Cora Circle of the Presbyterian Church, held weekly Bingo parties at Thurston Woods, enjoyed playing cards and was well known for her beautiful flower gardens. Surviving are two sons, Bart (Mary Jane) Jonker of Sturgis and Bruce (Sandra) Jonker of Dover, Ohio; five grandchildren, Bartel (Beth) Jonker of Kalamazoo, Robert (Ava) Jonker of Muskegon, Mich., Jeffrey Jonker of Holly, Mich., Jeremy Jonker of New York, NY and Jessica (Chris) Moore of Salem, Wis.; five great-grandchildren, Ryan, April, Maggie, Justin and Gabrielle. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; stepfather, Bill Thompson; two sisters, Margaret Smith and Ramona Schouten. 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 will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Scott United Methodist Church, Scott, Ind., with the Rev. Jeff Stedge officiating. Burial will be in Sidner Cemetery, Howe, Ind. Memorials may be directed to the Scott United Methodist Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.   |
Monday, March 9, 2009 3:56 AM |
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Virginia Webb, 84, daughter of A.G. and Sadie (Nicholas) Elias, formerly of Ironwood, Mich., died Feb. 22, 2009, in Kirkland. |
WALKER GLEN E |
Age 78, died Sunday, March 8, 2009, surrounded by family in his home in Grand Blanc, after a courageous 12-year battle with leukemia. Glen was born on July 14, 1930 to Monie Calvin and Cora Mae Walker in Macbeth, West Virginia. Mr. Walker attended Rets Electronics School and God's Bible School; in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1953, he moved his family to the Detroit area, where he worked at Ford Motor Company for 41 years as a Pyrometer Skilled Tradesman. A devoted Christian, he had a great passion for touching souls with gospel music. He organized and sang in several quartets that spread their ministries in nursing homes and prisons, as well as churches. He also served as Minister of Music at several churches. A gifted athlete, Mr. Walker took great joy in coaching his sons and granddaughter in Little League baseball. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Juanita June; children, Rebecca (Roger) Royer, Charles (Shirley) Walker and Randy (Linda) Walker; four grandchildren, Clayton (Sherri), Steven (Andrea), Julie and Brian; as well as six great-grandchildren, Jared, Anthony, Alexis, Sophia, Kaylee and Anderson. He was preceded in death by his sons, Timothy W. Walker and Glen E. Walker, II. A viewing will be 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Mr. Walker will lie-in-state from 10a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March, 11, 2009 at Fairhaven Baptist Church, 34850 Marquette St., Westland. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Dr. Carl Petty, Reverend Dan Louman and Reverend Bob McDonald co-officiating. Mr. Walker will also have services and burial in Madison, West Virginia. Anyone interested in attending is asked to contact the family. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com |
WILEY DOUGLAS EDWARD |
Age 50, March 4, 2009. Beloved husband of Kathy. Dearest father of Nathan, Craig and Keith. Dear son of Dorothy and the late Edward. Dear brother of the late Susan. Friends may visit at the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley (2 blks W. of Woodward), for a family gathering Thursday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to the American Heart Assoc. |
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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75 of Clinton Township. Retired pharmacist.. Survived by wife, Margaret; six children; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church (Crocker at Harper), Clinton Township. In state 10 a.m. Visiting at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 NB Gratiot, Mt. Clemens from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday and 12-9 p.m Wednesday. |
Walter D. Willey, 92, of Harbor Springs, died peacefully at his home on March 7, 2009. |
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YEAREGO MARGARET ROSE |
Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Vigil Service at the Warren Chapel of E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, Inc., 22642 Ryan Rd. (one block S. of Nine Mile). Mass of the Christian Burial Thursday 9:30 a.m. at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 4277 Bart St., Warren. Mrs. Yearego will lie in state at the church from 9 a.m. until time of Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. |
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Yolanda Pearson, age 87, of Union City, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was born on March 29, 1921 in Holland, to Tony and Lucia (Falcone) Fabiano. Soon after she was born, the family moved to Battle Creek, where her father owned and operated an ice cream shop. They spent a few years there and then settled in Union City. Yolanda graduated from Union City High School in 1939. She married Robert A. Pearson on May 16, 1943 in Angola, Ind. He preceded her in death in 1994. Yolanda had worked out of her home as a beautician for nearly 40 years. She worked in her father’s ice cream shop as a youngster. She also worked at the hospital in Coldwater as a nurse’s aide and in housekeeping in her early years. Yolanda had been active in the American Legion Auxiliary in Athens for many years. Yolanda was quite a traveler, often hitting the road in a travel trailer. She visited many destinations, including Mexico, Maine, Texas and Florida. She and her husband attended many Navy reunions, and traveled to Italy twice. She also enjoyed traveling with her children’s families, too. Every fall she would go up north to Mackinaw City to get her fudge. Yolanda loved her family and spent a lot of time with them at Duck Lake and Lake Michigan. She enjoyed her grandson’s sporting events and the K-Wings hockey games. Every New Year’s she and her husband would take the grandchildren to the hockey game. Christmas was a special time because she would always make her famous ravioli. She loved working in her flower garden and that has since become a family-wide tradition. She loved her dog, Niles, who was always with her. Yolanda is survived by her sons Mike (Sandy) Pearson of Athens and Robert (Carol) Pearson, Jr. of Ft. Pierce, Fla.; daughters Thera and the late Doug Gilbert of Union City and Lucille Marguerite (Leroy) Jones of Sherwood; brother George (Myrna) Fabiano; sisters Marguerite and the late Ed Fox and Gloria and the late Louis Russo; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son Philip Pearson; brother Orlando “Tony” Fabiano; and his wife Marlene. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at the Putnam Funeral Home in Union City. A Rosary service will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. The funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Union City. Father Brian Stanley will officiate. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Union City. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility or the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Putnam Funeral Home in Union City. |
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