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will be at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a scripture service at 7 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. until time of Mass. In lieu of flowers memorials to O.C.I.M.A. Arrangements in the care of the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, Rochester. Online guestbook |
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• Alice Mae Smith, 84, of Ludington, died Saturday, March 28 in Mt. Pleasant. Alexander-Rye Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Alonso Isaac Rubio, age 74, of Holland died on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. Funeral services are Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Sinai Assembly of God, 533 Central Ave.  Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation is today from 1-4 p.m., and 6-9 p.m. at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 188 W. 32nd St. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Amelia V. "Milly" Kniska, 88, of 304 W. Lime St., Ironwood, died Wednesday afternoon, March 25, 2009, in Wakefield. |
Anthony J. Hoggard, 88, of Beaverton passed away to be with ever loving Savior Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the MidMichigan Medical Center. |
Hernandez, Antonio A. "Tony" Saginaw, Michigan Age 82, passed away March 31, 2009 at home. Mr. Hernandez is at Cederberg & Brietzke Funeral Home, 403 N. Michigan Ave. where friends may call after 2:00 p.m. on Friday. A complete obituary will he published in Thursday's edition. |
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Ardyth Schroeder, age 72, of Tecumseh died March 31, 2009. Funeral arrangements are pending with Handler Funeral Home. |
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Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. |
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Services will be held Friday for Arthur Lee Clutter of Zephyrhills, Fla., formerly of White Pigeon, Mich., who died Jan. 22, 2009, in Florida. Memories and refreshments may be shared with the family at 6 p.m. Friday at Constantine United Methodist Church dining room. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are by the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. |
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Aura M. Galbraith, 94 of LaGrange, Ind., died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 at Hebron Christian Fellowship, 0620 S 600 W, LaGrange. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, at Guenther Funeral Home, Olean, N.Y. with vitiation at 10 a.m. Arrangements were made by Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange.   |
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Beloved wife of the late Joseph Braver. Dear mother of Sharon Sheldon, and Laurie (Steven) Lewin. Loving Bubbie of Juli Gilliam, Jennifer (William) Runstadler, David Mindell, Jami Lewin, and Melissa Lewin. Sister of Shirley Hyman. Sister-in-law of Edward Braver, Edith Linden, Irene and Izzy Kleinbard, and the late Marvin Hyman. Also survived by her constant companions, Ginger Martin and Ollie, and her aunts Freida Hack, Gertrude Stern, and Sally Stern, numerous nieces, nephews, and family members. SERVICES 2 P.M. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, (248) 569-0020. www.irakaufman.com, 1 guest book message |
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Betty Jane Bristle Geiger passed away at home on March 28, 2009. She was born on July 3, 1930, the daughter of Benjamin and Josephine (Murphy) Evilsizer. She spent her early years in the Manchester-Clinton area, moving to Lewiston in1981 and returning to the Onsted area in 2001. Betty enjoyed the outdoors, her four children, grandchildren, and her animals. She married Carl F. Bristle in 1949 and he preceded her in death in 1966. She married Alvin “Boots” Geiger in 1974. He passed away in 1999. Betty is survived by sons, David E. (Deb) Bristle of Montgomery and Danny C. (Laura) Bristle of Tecumseh; daughters, Deborah K. Barker and Diane S. Bristle, both of Clinton; granddaughter, Julie (Don) Pines of Tecumseh, and grandsons Nicholas Barker of Monroe, Carl John (Marianne) Bristle of Leslie and Riley Dean Bristle Baker of Clinton; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Fay (Dee) Evilsizer and Jack (Patsy) Evilsizer of Manchester, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death, besides her parents and two husbands, was beloved grandson David Arthur Bristle; two sisters, Bessie Ione Schoolmaster and Erma June Taddie; three brothers, Ben Jr., James L. and Raymond E. Evilsizer. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Clinton Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes. Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Chelsea with Pastor Tom Hawkins of NewSong Community Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com. |
Bonnie Keiser, 75, of Levering, died March 31, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. |
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Brian J. Clark, 36, passed away March 30, 2009, at home. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Brian Michael Carey, age 36, of Las Vegas, formerly of Sturgis, Mich., died Friday, March 27, 2009, in Las Vegas due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident which also took the life of his loving wife Tracey. He was born Dec. 2, 1972, in Kalamazoo, Mich., a son to Daniel and Shirley (Philpott) Carey. Brian had been residing in Las Vegas since June of 2008, when he enrolled as a junior at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas in the actuarial science program. Prior to moving to Las Vegas, he had lived in Tampa, Fla., and his early life was spent in Sturgis where he first graduated from Holy Angels Catholic School with the class of 1986 and later graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1990. On July 4, 2005, he married Tracey Wyman in Key West Fla. Brian had attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Glen Oaks Community in Centreville and Hillsboro Community College in Tampa, Fla. He owned and operated a pool maintenance and service company in Tampa and for many years had worked as an assistant manager at several Tampa area Pizza Hut Restaurants. While a student at Sturgis High School, Brian excelled as a cross country runner and was a member of state qualifying teams. He also was a member of the Sturgis track team and his senior year finished second in the two-mile race at the countywide track meet. Brian was a past president of the Sturgis High School Key Club. In his younger years, he participated in the Youth Soccer program for six years and played Little League baseball. Brian was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis. He was an avid reader and true sports fan and loved to play Fantasy Football. He and Tracey were season ticket holders for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL football team and the Tampa Bay Lightning NHL hockey team. Brian is survived by his parents, Daniel and Shirley Carey of White Pigeon; step-son, Nicholas R. Wyman of Tampa, Fla.; grandmother, Letha Philpott of Hastings;  aunts and uncles, Diana Reis of Temperance, Marilyn and Jesse Hurst of Paris, Kentucky, Robert and Fran Carey of Kalkaska, James and Neva Carey of Paw Paw, Louise and Rick Gemmell of Heath, Ohio and John Carey of Kalamazoo; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tracey; and grandparents, John Carey, Marian (Ryan) Carey and Samuel E. Philpott. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, 651-2331. The Funeral Mass Celebrating the lives of Brian and Tracey Carey will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis. The Rev. Father Richard Altine will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial donations be directed to the Food Bank of South Central Michigan, P.O. Box 408, Battle Creek, MI 49016. 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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Age 93, of Shelby Township, formerly of Johnson City, New York, died March 29, 2009. She retired from the Chenango Valley Community Schools in 1978. Wife of the late Donald W. Cary. Mother of Donald T. (Nancy) Cary of Rochester. Grandmother of Michelle (the late Mark) and Donna. Great-grandmother of Sean and Bryan. A Memorial gathering will be held Wednesday 5-8 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Drive in Rochester. Funeral Services and entombment will take place in Johnson City, NY this coming weekend. In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate memorial contributions be made to Nimmonsburg United Methodist Church, 918 Upper Front St., Binghamton, NY 13905. She was a great mom who loved her family, travel, cooking, and needlework. She went through life with a positive attitude and always with a smile. |
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Carol Garwold Lapeer Carol Garwold, 65, of Lapeer, passed away Monday (March 23, 2009). Carol owned and operated Flowers by Carol for many years, until her retirement in 2000. After retiring, Carol and Wayne moved to Alabama for a short time, but ended up back home in Lapeer. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Garwold of Lapeer; grandson, Taylor Busch, who is currently stationed in Missouri with the U.S. Army; brother, Ray (Jean) Wildey of Lapeer; sister, Katherine (Russell) Vollette of Waterford; sister-in-law, Maryann Wildey of Lapeer; brothers-in-law, Gene (Martha) Garwold of Alabama and Alan (Joy) Garwold of Traverse City; aunt, Helen Leigeb of Midland; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Lawrence Busch; brother, Richard Wildey; niece, Susan Whitman; parents, Harold and Francis (Schymanski) Wildey. Memorial contributions in memory of Carol may be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral services were held Friday (March 27, 2009) a |
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Carol Kay Grover Davison Carol Kay Grover, 57, of Davison (formerly of Dryden) passed away. She was born June 18, 1951, to William and Lucille (South) Irelan. She married Michael R. Grover in August 1969. Carol graduated from Lapeer High School, class of 1969. She worked for many years as an inspector at Metamora Products. She is survived by her husband, Michael Grover of Davison; children, Clinton (Tina) Grover of Davison, Kelly Grover of Davison, Michael Welch of Columbiaville, Angela (Rex) Roach of Lum; grandchildren, Matthew, Carolann, Travis, Nathan and Sarah; mother, Lucille Irelan of Davison; siblings, Lisa Goodman of Colorado, Luann (David) Best of Metamora, Wanda Irelan of Davison, Lynette (Butch) Mobley of Davison. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Grover; father, William Irelan; brother, Keith Irelan; sister, Janice Irelan. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral services were held Tuesday (March 31, 2009) |
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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. |
Charles "Chuck" Batzloff Lapeer Charles "Chuck" Batzloff, 94, of Lapeer, passed away Wednesday (March 25, 2009). Chuck was born December 25, 1914, to Charles J. and Johanna (Schultz) Batzloff. He married Charlotte Pearce on March 14, 1937 in Pontiac. Mr. Batzloff enjoyed fishing on McKeen Lake and was a huge Detroit Tiger fan. Mr. Batzloff is survived by wife, Charlotte of Lapeer; children, Phyllis Caley of Metamora, Todd (Sandy) Batzloff of Lake Odessa, Mich. and Fred (Linda) Batzloff of Lapeer; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Donald (Alta) Batzloff of Otter Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James, Harold and Clifford. Memorial contributions may be made to Suncrest Auxiliary. Funeral Services were held Saturday (March 28, 2009) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. His son, Rev. Todd P. Batzloff, officiated. Burial was in Oregon Township Cemetery (German Cemetery). Arrangements made by Muir Bro |
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Charles W. Buck, age 86, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the Riverbend Assisted Living in East China, Michigan after a long illness. |
Charlotte I. Kline, 79, of Charlevoix, died Friday, March 27, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
Cheryl L. "Cheri" Othersen 1948-2009 Cheryl Lee "Cheri" Othersen, 60, Saginaw, formerly of Unionville, passed away Friday, March 20, 2009. She was born in Cass City on August 17, 1948, the daughter of Andrew and Ruth (Jacoby) Houthoofd. Cheri was an independent insurance agent and was a member of the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce. She was active in and proud of her achievements with Habitat for Humanity and was a supporter of the Saginaw Symphony Orchestra. She was a member of the Moravian Church. She is survived by her father, Andrew (Oletha) Houthoofd, Jackson, S.C.; daughter, Angela Othersen, Anthem, Ariz. and brother, Terry Houthoofd, Akron. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth, in May of 1985. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the Unionville Moravian Church. Rev. Clifford Randall officiated, with burial taking place in Wisner Township Cemetery. The family has suggested memorials to the Cheryl Othersen memorial fund. Arrangements were handled by the Unionville Funeral Chapel. |
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Christina Lowe, aged 71, of Muir, passed away March 30, 2009. |
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Christine “Chrissy” Van Liere, age 54 of Holland went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, March 28, 2009 after her six year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Dorothy Opaski.   Chris worked at Magna-Donnelly for many years and volunteered at Resthaven Care Center.  She was a member of Christ Memorial Church. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Dale. Brothers and sister: Jerry and Joanne Opaski of Grand Rapids; Mary and Robert Wisniewski of Grand Rapids; Jim and Terri Opaski of Hudsonville; Father and mother-in-law Adrian and Henrietta Van Liere of Holland; Brothers and sisters-in-law: Earl and Ingrid Van Liere of Kalamazoo; Larry and Blake Van Liere of Holland; Lois and Roger Sneller of Holland; Randy Van Liere and Julie Peel of Holland; Kathy and Jim Batts of Florida; Many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday in the Chapel at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland. The Reverend Michael Pitsenberger will officiate. Visitation will be 6-9 pm Tuesday at the Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 East 16th St, Holland. Burial will be in Graafschap Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association, Resthaven Care Community or Evergreen Commons ADH. An online registry is available at www.notierverleelangeland.com. |
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Beloved wife of the late Jerome Disner. Dear mother of Harve (Judy) Disner, Burton (the late Shari) Disner, Eliot (Sandra) Disner and Steven Disner. Devoted mother-in-law of the late Susan Disner. Loving grandmother of Perrin, Seth, Madeleine, Jeffrey and Elizabeth. GRAVESIDE SERVICES THURSDAY 10 AM AT THE CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY IN BIRMINGHAM. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE DORFMAN CHAPEL (248) 406-6000 or visit |
DUCHESNE THERESA M |
Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-9 p.m. with a Scripture Service Wednesday 7 p.m., all at the Allen Park Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd., (corner of Goddard), Allen Park. Terri will lie in state Friday 9 a.m. at Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Lincoln Park until Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Visit on-line guestbook at |
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Dale Ross Hartley Jr. ,47, of Tekonsha passed away Thursday, March 26, 2009 at his residence. Friends may call Thursday April 2, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at the Coldwater Church of Christ , 360 Grand St. Coldwater, MI 49036. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens, www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Daniel Lee "Dan" Bull, 78, of 1314 N. Lowell St., Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 26, 2009, at his winter residence in Harlingen, Texas. |
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David A. Snyder, 70, of Coldwater, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at his home.  He was born May 16, 1938 in Battle Creek to Gerald and Frances (Holds) Snyder. On May 28, 1955, he married Lois J. Franks in Coldwater. She survives. David was an attendant at the Coldwater Regional Center for 30 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Eagles #1907. David had a cabin up north and enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling and the outdoors. He was an avid gambler and loved going to the casino. He is survived by his wife Lois; children Teresa (Dave) Hill of Missouri, David W. (Kathy) Snyder of Bronson, DeEtta (Kevin) English of Ravenna, Ohio, Sandy (Jim) Howe of Georgia, Mary (Bob) Bradshaw of Quincy and Gerald O. Snyder of Coldwater; 22 grandchildren, many great and great great grandchildren, and a brother, Gordon (Josie) Snyder of Oregon. David was preceded in death by his parents, brother Carl Snyder, sister Barbara Zagyva and a granddaughter, Katrina Snyder. Friends may gather after 1 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2009 with a memorial service following at 2 p.m. at the Putnam Funeral Home in Coldwater with David W. Snyder officiating. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Home, Coldwater, (517) 278-2311. |
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Donald P. Vescelius, age 58, of Adrian passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009, as a result of an automobile accident. Don was born on Aug. 16, 1950, in Adrian, the son of Pete Nieto and Donna Vescelius. During the Vietnam War, Don served his country in the U.S. Army. He received his Associate Degree from JCC. Don worked as a journeyman electrician. He was a life member of the VFW. Don loved the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. His sons enjoyed many canoe trips with their dad.  Surviving Don are his two sons, Vincent and Michael Vescelius, both of Tecumseh; their mother, Lolly Henning, also of Tecumseh; four grandchildren, Tyler, Kristin, Holly and Trenity; his brother, Bill (Jamie) Davis of Weston, and many half brothers and sisters on his father’s side. Don was preceded in death by his parents. The funeral service for Don will be held at 11 a.m.  Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Wagley Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Burdine officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the VFW Annis-Fint Post #1584. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. You may also send condolences at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Don may be made to the VFW. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
Donald William Bessette Lapeer Donald William Bessette quietly passed away in the night of March 31, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Alice Bessette; brother, Delmar Bessette. His sister, Alta (Bessette) Wilson, survives him and resides in a nursing home in Oxford. He leaves his wife of almost 63 years, Ethel Elizabeth Bessette. He left a very close family of 5 children: Shari (Bessette) Lockrey and husband, Robert; Jalaine (Bessette) Henry and husband, David; Deborah (Bessette) Rabb and husband, George; Scott Bessette and wife, Brenda; Rick Bessette and wife, Anne. Donald also leaves 9 grandchildren, Kimberly, Dave, Don, Bob, Joseph, Bradley, Griffin, Evan and Quinn; 5 great-grandchildren, Alexis, Kyle, Alec, Marshall and Brook. He was deeply loved and respected by all those he leaves behind. Don also had one more baby - his business. He started Bessette's Bumping & Painting over 50 years ago. He saw his business grow from an idea that lenders |
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Dorothy M. Wilson, age 98, of Sturgis, Mich., and winter resident of Venice, Fla., passed away on March 29, 2009.  She was born on Feb. 15, 1911, in Chicago.  Dorothy resided most of her life in Oak Park, Ill.  She was active in many organizations including Infant Welfare, Friends of American Writers, of which she served a term as president, and several book clubs and garden clubs.  Dorothy had a love of words and was very well read.  Dorothy moved to her beloved Klinger Lake, Mich., in 1980.  She was her happiest when she was with friends and family.  Dorothy was a wonderful cook and many people were invited to her table where interesting conversation and laughter reigned.  Dorothy was an avid bridge player and played in several groups including a duplicate bridge group.  Dorothy was a member of the St. Joseph Historical Association, the Sturgis Garden Club and St. John’s Episcopal Church.  Dorothy had a special interest in Lawrence University which she attended and the University of Illinois Medical School where Larry, her son, had been a professor.  Dorothy possessed a loving and wonderful passion for life.  Her family and many friends will miss her enthusiasm, wisdom and graciousness.  She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Reed of Williamsport, Maryland; four grandchildren, Karl Wilson, Courtney Pena, Cheryl Landa, Kristin Sheffler and six great-grandchildren, Logan and Laira Wilson, Raquelle Landa and Andrew, Lauren and Elizabeth Sheffler.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Laird and her beloved son, Larry.  A service for the family was held privately in Venice and there will be a memorial service in Sturgis at a later date.  Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 110 S. Clay Street, Sturgis, Michigan 49091.  Farley Funeral Home in Venice is handling the arrangements.   |
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DULUTH, Minn. -- Elaine Hofslund, 91, of Duluth, died Monday, March 23, 2009, at the Benedictine Health Center, with her husband at her side. |
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Ellouise E. Kowalsky Ocala, Fla. Ellouise E. Kowalsky, 90, of Ocala, Fla., passed away Thursday (March 26, 2009). She was born in Bartow, Fla. She moved back to Florida in 1972 from Ortonville. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister to her family and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Ocala. She was a member of the Cornerstone Seniors Group at Trinity Baptist and also enjoyed sewing, cooking and was an avid reader. She is survived by her children, David Kowalsky (Beverly) of Holly, Dora Rainey of Sparta, Mich., Leslie Kowalsky of Monument, Colo., Robert Daniel Kowalsky (Sue) of Holly, Beverly McElhenny of Ocala, Fla., Rebecca Moses (David) of Ocala, Fla.; sisters, Virginia Ellis of Houston, Texas, Juanita Meyers of Boston, Mass., Alfreida Clifford of Sterling Heights; brother, Douglas Batten of Cleveland, Ga.; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Kowalsky. For additional information, |
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Eric N. Pheils, 54, was surrounded by the arms of the Lord and carried home on Saturday, March 21, 2009.   Surviving to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Betty;  son, Brice Pheils;  daughters, Breana Cerrone and Courtney Pheils;  granddaughter, Ariana Shaw; brothers, Gary (Marie Peek) Pheils and Lyle (Holly) Pheils; brothers-in–law, Al Colbeck and Charlie Tennant; sisters-in-law, Juanita Roberts and Marie Pheils and many nieces and nephews. Eric was a graduate of Perrysburg High School. He worked as a district manager for the Dana Company for 22 years. After 40 years in the automotive industry he became a boating enthusiast. Visitation for Eric will be on Thursday from noon until 4 - 6 p.m. and until 8 p.m. at Gasiorowski-Hanneman Funeral Home & Crematory, 1757 Tremainsville Rd. (at Sylvania Ave.) 419-474-8761. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with internment services to follow at Toledo Memorial Park. A memorial gathering in Reading, Michigan will be held at a later date.  Condolences may be sent to www.hannemanfh.com. The family would like to thank the many doctors, nurses, and staff of the Toledo Hospital CICU for all their dedication and support.  |
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DANVILLE, Calif. -- Former Ironwood Township, Mich., resident Ervin Julius Romans II, 43, of Danville, and a sergeant in the Oakland Police Department, was killed in the line of duty on Saturday, March 21, 2009, in Oakland. |
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Erwin L. Smith, 76, of Lafayette, Ind., formerly of Hillsdale, passed away Monday, March 23, 2009 at his home. He was born June 29, 1932 in Hillsdale to William E. and Helene (Horton) Smith. He was married to Janett Lowe and she preceded him in death Feb. 2, 1999. Erwin was a graduate of Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry. He practiced dentistry from 1963 until his retirement in 2003. Erwin was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Hillsdale Masonic Lodge. His father William was the former owner and operator of Smith's Flowers in Hillsdale. He is survived by three sons, Alex (Audrey) Smith of Rochester Hills, Robert (Kim) Smith of Brownsburg, Ind., Andrew Smith of Chicago, Ill.; and four grandchildren. Besides his wife Janett, he was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carolyn Jeanne. Funeral services for Erwin Smith will be 11 a.m. Saturday at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with the Rev. Gary Oliver officiating. Interment will follow in  Lakeview Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service Saturday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to the American Heart Association or the Disabled American Veterans. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Mrs. Frances Sarah Brennan, 84, of Free Soil, formerly of Baldwin, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 26. Frances was born on August 9, 1924 in Washington, D.C. to Ottie and Anna (Connor) ... |
CLARK, Frances Laverne - Age 83, of Swartz Creek, died Monday, March 30, 2009 at Genesys Health Park. Services will be held 11 AM Friday, April 3, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with Rev. Kay Adair officiating. Interment will follow at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 PM Wednesday and Thursday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the charity of one's choice. Mrs. Clark was born May 1, 1925 in McLeanboro, IL, the daughter of Shalen Elmer and Bertha (Dennison) Hamilton. She married Edgar Fulton Clark on August 19, 1943 in Poplar Bluff, MO and he preceded her in death on September 9, 2001. Mrs. Clark was a school bus driver for Grand Blanc Public Schools retiring in 1976. Surviving are: two sons, Terry Clark and wife Donna of Byron, Ed Clark and wife Sarah of Swartz Creek; daughter, Connie Fish of Port Austin; four grandchildren, Jeffrey David (Linda) Clark, Wendy Raenae Clark, Carrie Suzanne (Kevin) Towns and Zachary John (Jessica) Clark; two great-grandsons, Sawyer Robert Towns and Connor Michael Clark. She was also preceded in death by: son-in-law, Robert Fish; four brothers and two sisters. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. James Walker II and staff and Genesys Health Park SICU staff. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
Francis Frank Finch Emmett Francis "Frank" Finch, of Emmett, passed away Sunday (March 29, 2009). He was born June 12, 1936, in Detroit, to Anthony and Sophie Finch. He married Virginia Cavazos on October 26, 1957. Frank served in the military and fought in the Korean War. He retired from Chrysler Corporation after 35 years of service. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and love sharing these times with his sons. He is survived by his children, Thomas (Jill) Finch of Warren, Frank (Lisa) Finch of North Branch, Anthony (Anna) Finch of White Lake, and Matthew (Colleen) Finch of Capac. His adored grandchildren are Jeff Woodworth, Amanda, Brandon, Zachary, Benjamin, Elin, Ada and Carter Finch. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Sophie Finch; brothers, Thomas (Stella) Finch and Eugene (Delphine) Finch; sister, Elizabeth (Dick) Kaiser; wife, Virginia (Cavazos) Finch. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m., Wednesday (April 1, 2009) and 2-9 p.m., Thursday (April |
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Frank John Pieper, Jr., 85, of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 at his home., Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Harbor Beach, with burial in the church cemetery., Visitation will be from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach., A complete obituary will be in Wednesday's Huron Daily Tribune or by viewing www.RamseyFH.Com. |
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Frederick William Goodine, age 66, of Tipton passed away March 29, 2009. Frederick was born Nov. 27, 1942, in Detroit, Mich., the son of William and Marcia (Foust) Goodine. On April 23, 2005, he married Carol Plum. She survives. He was a college graduate and a U. S. Army mapmaker. After 35 years of service he retired from Daimler Chrysler as a transmission designer. Frederick loved fishing and watching NASCAR racing.  At his request cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Condolences may be made to the family on line at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
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Gary Dean Hadley, 69, of northwest Ohio, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born April 12, 1939 in Hillsdale. Visitation will be from 10-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at the Thompson Funeral Home in Montpelier, Ohio. Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Floral Grove Cemetery with Pastor John H. Crilley officiating.   |
Geraldine A. Wagner 1921-2009 Geraldine Ann Wagner, 87, Port Hope, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Harbor Beach Community Hospital. She was born on August 17, 1921 in Detroit to the late Frank and Bernadette (Flemming) Gallagher. Gerry and Jess were united in marriage in 1942 in Detroit. He preceded her in death on February 14, 1971. Gerry loved watching John Wayne movies and was an avid reader of novels. She was a mom to many young adults that worked on her dairy farm. She is survived by her children, Daniel and William Wagner, Della (Harry) Pareizs and Florence Wagner Burke; grandchildren, Daniel Wagner Jr., Jenelle and Danielle Wagner, John (Laura) Daniel Pareizs, Maija (Nick) George and Janice Burke; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Erica, Trisha and Elise Pareizs, Ethan Wagner, Jenna Hashim and Kelsie Marie George and brother, John (Mary) Gallagher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess; son, Jess Jr.; brothers, Frank and Robert Gallagher and sisters, Bernadette and Geraldine. Geraldine said her 80th birthday party was the highlight of her life, when over 100 friends and family came to honor her. She will be greatly missed by all. Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. A family memorial service will be held at a later time. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. |
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Gertrude M. Yaroch 1911-2009 Gertrude Marguerite Yaroch, 97, Bad Axe, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2009 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. She was born on June 2, 1911 in Kinde, daughter of the late James and Mary (Prange) Rice. She was united in marriage to Frank Yaroch in 1929 in Kinde. He preceded her in death. Gertie enjoyed bingo, dancing, polka music, her flower garden and when her grandchildren caller her "Bussia." She was well known for her famous homemade banana cake with caramel frosting. She is survived by two sons, Ronald (Kathleen) Yaroch, Bad Axe and Michael Yaroch, Bad Axe; two daughters, Patricia Wells, Bad Axe and Judy Copeland, Bad Axe; ten grandchildren, Joe (Darlene) Yaroch, Diane Johnston and special friend Charlie Greene, Marvin Johnston, Lori Johnston, Lisa (Mark) Bartleson, Shannon Copeland, Tammy (Aaron) Talaski, Ashten Yaroch, Randen Yaroch and Ronnie Yaroch; eight great-grandchildren, Staci Brown, Dawn (Tom) Cupach, Sequoyah Copeland, Elyse Bartleson, Lilly Bartleson, Blake Talaski, Balie Talaski and Bradie Talaski; three great-great-grandchildren, Shelby Yaroch, Brittany Brown and Abigail Cupach; and several nieces and nephews, and special niece Della (Ignash) Zebrowski. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Frances Wassin and Kathleen Yaroch; four brothers, Joseph, Leo, James and John Rice; five sisters, Martha Rice, Hattie Kula, Vera Ignash, Agnes Murawski and Josephine Hirschelman; a grandson, Michael Yaroch; a granddaughter, Deborah Johnston; a daughter-in-law, Caroline Yaroch and two son-in-laws, Norman Wassin and William Wells. Services were held on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Fr. Rob Howe officiated, with burial taking place in the church cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Kaufman Funeral Home, Bad Axe. |
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Greg Prendergast Imlay City Greg Prendergast, 52, of Imlay City, passed away suddenly as a result of a auto accident, Thursday (March 26, 2009). He was born January 23, 1957 in Detroit to John and Roselyn Prendergast. He married Linda Ann Robertson on June 28, 1980 in Redford. Greg grew up in Redford and was a graduate of Bishop Borgess High School in Redford. He earned his Bachelors of Education Degree from the University of Michigan and Masters Degree in Mathematics from Eastern Michigan University. He has lived in Imlay City since 1990 and attended Lapeer Community Church in Attica. Greg taught for his first five years at a couple of different Christian Schools. For the past 22 years he taught math, algebra, stock club, life skills and economics to 5th, 6th and 7th graders at Armada Middle School. He is survived by his wife Linda Prendergast of Imlay City; son, Gregory J. Prendergast II of Kalamazoo; daughter, Michaja Prendergast of Chicago; mother, Roselyn Prender |
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Beloved wife of the late Dr. Leon. Dearest mother of Dr. Marc (Monika), Brian (Fern), Andrea (Bryan) Bier and the late Dr. Raphael (Maurice) Herschfus. Dearest sister of the late Avrum Harris and the late Louis Harris. Beloved grandmother of Amanda (Evan) Lyman, Jordana, Danielle and Raphael Bier, Yaakov Riphoel, Emunah, Natnya, Brittany, Gabriella and Zachary, and the late Lauren Bier. Services Wednesday 1 p.m. at the HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Interment Hebrew Memorial Park. |
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Harold Sosinski, age 91, of Bronson, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Sturgis Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Kolcz Funeral Home as soon as information is available. |
Hazen Charles Schwerin Lapeer Hazen Charles Schwerin, 92, a lifetime Lapeer resident, passed away Friday (March 27, 2009). He was born May 30, 1916, in Lapeer, to William and Bessie (Laning) Schwerin. He married Thelma Arlene Kaake on August 23, 1941 in Lapeer. Hazen served his country in the U.S. Army. He was part of the Military Police division state side. Hazen was a heavy equipment operator for over 45 years, primarily working highway construction jobs. He was a regular at local Lapeer restaurants, including Brian's, Sam's Coney and the Big Boy. He loved to play euchre and solitaire. Hazen loved animals, particularly his deer and his pheasant. Hazen had an extra special bond with his newest great-grandbaby, Gracie. He is survived by his sons, Dick (Lisa) Schwerin of Tustin and George (Betty) Schwerin of Texas; grandchildren, Teri of Texas, Michael of North Branch, Cari of Florida and Reggie of Tustin; great-grandchildren, Cody, Jacob, Olivia and Gracie. He was p |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Helen E. Luoma, 78, of 755 Midway Ave., Ironwood, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, in Ironwood. |
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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 M. (Boone) Van Zanden, age 96, of Holland, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Resthaven Boersma Cottage.  Helen was a life-long member of Third Reformed Church of Holland. She graduated from Holland High School and attended Western Michigan University.  In 1936, Helen married Theodore “Teed” Van Zanden, a graduate of Hope College and owner of Citizen Transfer and Storage Company.  After the death of Teed in 1965, Helen worked for many years at Du Mez Clothing Store.  Helen is survived by her children, Theodore, Jr. “Ted” and Carol Van Zanden of Bow, Washington and Mary Ellen and Richard Bard of Naples, FL; grandchildren, James M. and Kathryn Winter, Matthew B. and Melissa Winter, Theodore J. and Leanne Van Zanden, Pieter Van Zanden and Anna M. Van Zanden; great-grandchildren, Colby, William, Jacob and Jadon; and a caring niece, Barbara (Karsten) and Stan Mulder of Pomona, CA.  The family of Helen would like to give a heartwarming thank you to the caregivers at Resthaven Care Community and the members of Third Reformed Church for their visits and prayers.  A memorial service will be  at a later date in May. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Third Reformed Church of Holland or Resthaven Care Community. Arrangements are by Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St., Holland. An online registry is available at www.notierverleelangeland.com. |
Beck, Homer O. Monroe, MI Age 87, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, in Monroe, MI. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 3, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Janowiak Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 3-8 p.m. Please go to www.janowiakfuneralhome. com for a complete obituary. |
JORDAN SHIRLEY |
Thursday, April 2, 2009, 2-4 p.m. and 5:30-8 p.m. at 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Funeral service Friday, April 3, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at McCabe Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. www.mccabefuneralhome.com |
JULIA ANN (MOSHER) DUBOIS NEW MEXICO Julia Ann DuBois, age 56, of Edgewood, New Mexico passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on April 3, 1952 in Deckerville, Michigan to John and Julia (Csitari) Mosher. Julia Ann retired from GAO, Dubois Enterprise, where she was co-owner. She lived in Edgewood, New Mexico, formally of Deckerville, Michigan, for twenty years coming from Denver, Colorado. She was a member of the Lupus Foundation of New Mexico and the Toastmasters International. She is survived by her husband; Donald DuBois of Edgewood, New Mexico, mother; Julia Mosher of Sandusky and one brother; Charles Mosher of Sandusky, Michigan. She is preceded in death by her father, John Mosher and brother, Alex Mosher. There will be a memorial service at Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, New Mexico on Friday, April 3, 2009 at 3:00 pm with Rev. Larry Cox officiating. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the Lupus Foundation, 1217 Alemeda, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114. Arrangements made by Harris-Hanlon Mortuary "Our Family Serving Your Family" (505) 832-6130 www.Harris-HanlonMortuary.com |
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Blumhardt, James F. Tecumseh, MI Age 56, died Sunday, March 29, 2009 at home. Jim was employed by St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in the Radiology Department for 27 years until 2003 and worked as an X-Ray Tech prior to that. A full obituary may be viewed and condolences may be offered to the family at www. handlerfuneralhomes.com |
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James Robert McCarroll, age 56, of White Pigeon, Mich., died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at his home, following an extended illness. He had resided in White Pigeon for nine years, coming from Three Rivers. He was born July 13, 1952, in Detroit, a son of Louis Charles and Margarette Marie (Haskin) McCarroll. He married Carol Ann Schabes (Morgan) on June 19, 1999, in Three Rivers. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and served with the 101st Airborne “Screaming Eagles.” He had been employed in construction, most recently with Cargo King in White Pigeon. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Jessi McCarroll of East Lansing; two sons, Joseph (Stacy) McCarroll of Mason and Kaleb McCarroll of White Pigeon; three stepdaughters, Katherine (Dennis) Brueck of Mendon, Kimberly (Chris) Johnson of Grand Rapids, and Kerry Morgan of Three Rivers; two stepsons, Kevin (Melissa) Morgan of Goshen, Ind., and Keith (Barbara) Morgan of Cassopolis; 16 grandchildren; two sisters, Kitty (Wayne) Cole and Mary Montgomery, both of Ionia; his mother, Margarette Manley of Ionia; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his father; and a brother, Joseph McCarroll. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Cemetery in Three Rivers, with the Rev. Mark Vyverman, pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Three Rivers officiating. Burial with full military rites will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice of Kalamazoo. Envelopes are available at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.   |
Jewel and Walter Malone Lapeer Jewel and Walter Malone, of Lapeer (formerly of Florida) passed away in March 2009. Jewel Charboneau and Walter Malone were born and raised in Detroit. They were later married. They were good parents and wonderful friends. They are survived by their son, Tom Malone of Florida; daughter, Connie Perkins of Lapeer; several grandchildren. Burial has taken place in Florida. |
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Joan L. Boening, 75, of Petoskey, was surrounded by family as she went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2009. |
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Johann (Joan) M. Fink, 87, of Reading, passed away Monday, March 23, 2009, at the McGuire Skilled Nursing Facility, Hillsdale. She was born Aug. 1, 1921 in Quincy to Paul and Willa (Cruson) Anderson and graduated from Reading High School in 1939.  On Oct. 18, 1941 she married Kenneth Fink and he preceded her in death in 1995. Together, they owned and operated the Paul Anderson Insurance Agency in Reading, retiring in 1985.  Johann was a member of the Reading United Methodist Church and later attended the Mt. Union Christian Union Church.  She had also been active in the Reading Ladies Shakespeare Club, the Mothers’ Club, and volunteered at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. Survivors include one daughter, Jane (Doug) Snyder of Montpelier, Ohio; one son, John (Ruth) Fink of Vicksburg; one sister, Nancy (Gene) McMurtry of Bainbridge, Ind., one brother, Richard Dean Anderson of Battle Creek; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Dospoy. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the George White Funeral Home in Reading, with the Rev. Glen Prine and the Rev. Alan Fenstermaker officiating.  Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Reading.  Visitation is scheduled 5 - 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials are suggested to the Reading Methodist Church, Mount Union Christian Union Church or the Salvation Army.   |
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Johanna Inderbitzen, age 90, of Holland, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2009, in Resthaven Care Center. Born in East Saugatuck, she was a member of Immanuel Church in Holland.  She volunteered for over 25 years at Holland Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Inderbitzen, in 1977; and her daughter-in-law, Lynn Inderbitzen, in 2002. She is survived by her children, Linda Adams of Kentwood, Forrest and Beverly Inderbitzen of Holland, Rita Wilkerson of Grand Haven, and Lisa and Jerry Ryzenga of Holland; her grandchildren, Peter and Jan Malek, Dean and Missy Adams, Darcy Adams, Darrin and Beth Adams, Chad Lawson, and Cheyenne Ryzenga; 11 great-grandchildren; her sister, Rose Turner of Hudsonville; her sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Alice Lubbers, Loraine Lubbers, Marianne Daubenspeck, and Ronald Interbitzen; several nieces and nephews.    Funeral services will be on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Immanuel Church, 325 104th Avenue with Rev. Robert Terpstra officiating. Burial will take place in East Saugatuck Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Resthaven Care Center. Arrangements by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Inc., Mulder Chapel, www.lifestorynet.com.       |
ROSINE, Joy E. - Age 45, of Fenton Twp., died Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Services will be held 11AM Friday, April 3, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Visitation will be held 2-9PM Thursday. Joy was born July 3, 1963 in Flint, the daughter of Lyle and Nadine McClain. She was a 1981 graduate of Ainsworth High School and earned a BA from Ferris State College. She was married to Rodney Duane Rosine in 1989 in Flint. Mrs. Rosine was a social worker for GCARC and had previously worked at Genesee County Adult Center. Surviving are: husband, Rodney; children, Bryanna and Erika of Fenton Twp.; parents, Lyle and Nadine McClain of Flint; in-laws, Duane and Betty Rosine of Leesburg, FL; several nieces and nephews. On-line condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
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Joyce Sell, age 82, of Adrian died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at Provincial House. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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Wednesday 3-9 p.m. with a scripture service at 7 p.m. at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800. Instate at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 47650 N. Territorial Rd., Plymouth,Thursday 10 a.m. with funeral liturgy at 10:30 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, MI 48154. Online sympathy messages at: |
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Thursday 3:00-9:00 p.m. with Rosary 7:30 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe Park. Funeral Friday, in state 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 15004 Hampton, Grosse Pointe Park. Donations to Kids on the Go for special needs children or the Capuchins. Light a candle and share a memory at |
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Kyle R. Desmond, 24, Coldwater, died Monday, March 23, 2009 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born Feb. 2 1985 in Coldwater to James and Sara (Carlisle) Desmond. Kyle graduated from Quincy High School in 2004 and then studied at Kellogg Community College. Kyle was active in sports and had been the captain and manager of both the Quincy High School football and baseball teams. He had a tremendous amount of spirit and gave deep commitment to anything he did. In his honor, the school created the “Kyle Desmond Award” for high school baseball, an award that is based on inspiration, character and leadership. Kyle volunteered at the Community Health Center and was an avid Detroit sports fan. He enjoyed playing Xbox and racing his radio controlled cars. Most of all, Kyle enjoyed spending time with his family at the lake and venturing out on their pontoon boat. Kyle was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lucille and Vincent Desmond. He is survived by his parents, Jim and Sara Desmond of Coldwater; his sister, Brittni Desmond of Coldwater; maternal grandparents, George and Sue Carlisle of Hillsdale; aunts and uncles, Bob and Diane Feidler of Clearwater, Fla., Chris and Suzanne Carlisle of Canton and Dave and Betsy Carlisle of Austin, Texas. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 - 8 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater and also on Thursday from 9 - 11 a.m. prior to the service. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Muscular Dystrophy Association or the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family guestbook. |
Leona P. (Karbowski) DeShano of Auburn passed away Wednesday morning, March 25, 2009 at MidMichigan Medical Center–Midland, age 88 years. |
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Bullock, Lorn E. Ypsilanti, MI Age 69, died Saturday, March 28, 2009 at his residence. Funeral service will be held Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Janowiak Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Ypsilanti, MI. Contributions may be made to St. Joseph Mercy Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. Please sign his guest book and read full obituary at www. JanowiakFuneralHome.com "Where Families Come First" |
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Lorraine E. (Jensen) Lewis of Bundy Hill and Okemos  passed away March 23, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. as a result of an automobile accident. She was born Dec. 10, 1935 the daughter of Adrian and Ollie (Ramey) Jensen. She is survived by three children, David (Carolyn) Lewis of Fort Worth, Texas, Teresa (fiance’ Fred Fowle) Lewis of Vandercook Lake, and Debbie (Steve) Barosko of Okemos; three grandchildren, Patrick (Danielle) Lewis, Stuart Lewis and Sydney Barosko; one great-granddaughter, Hailey Lewis; two brothers, Charles (Linda) Jensen of Fort Myers, Fla. and Peter (Monica) Jensen of Clarklake; one niece, Amanda (Gary) Strong and four nephews, Walter (Marti) Jensen, Eric Jensen, Jonathon (Natalie) Jensen and Joe (fiance’ Teresa) Jensen. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert Jensen. Mrs. Lewis was a member of the Greater Lansing Orchid Society and she worked for many years at Meijer in Okemos. She had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed spending time with horses. A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Lorraine E. Lewis will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment will take place in the Hanover Cemetery in Hanover. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in Hillsdale. Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home 437-0605 — Hillsdale |
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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. |
M. Thelma (Greene) Robinson Greenfield, Tenn. Thelma Robinson, 97, of Greenfield, Tenn. (formerly of Lapeer) went to be with her Lord on March 22, 2009. Ms. Robinson was born October 13, 1911, in Bradford, Tenn., to Henry and Etta Pittman. She retired from McCrory Corp in 1973. She belonged to the Lapeer Church of Christ and Bradford Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughters, Glenda (Laymon) Kilzer of Bradford, Tenn., Betty Shelby of Spring City, Tenn., Wanda Shepherd of Lapeer; son, Dan (Carol) Greene, and stepson, Jay W. (Willie) Greene of Tigrett, Tenn. She also has 16 grandchildren and many great and great-great-grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday (March 25, 2009) at Williams Funeral Home, Greenfield, Tenn. Burial was at Locust Grove Cemetery in Bradford, Tenn. |
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will be held Thursday, April 2 from 3:00-9:00 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28429 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 3 at 10:00 a.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, Pastor Pat Guido officiating. Share a memory with the family at |
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Thursday 3-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 ½ Mile Rd.) Warren. Funeral Friday, in state 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, 22860 Schroeder, Eastpointe. |
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Friday, April 3 at 12 noon and Family Hour Friday at 6 p.m. Funeral service Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Christian Tabernacle Church, 26555 Franklin, Southfield., 2 guest book messages |
MOSTYN EARLE |
Beloved husband of Elaine Mostyn. Dear father of Wendi Zupmore, Michael Mostyn, David (Rhonda) Mostyn, and Corey (Marla) Mostyn. Loving Grampe of Aaron, Sara and Arielle Zupmore, Amanda, Jordan and Sydney Mostyn, Dylan and Brooke Mostyn, Joshua and Noah Mostyn. Brother of the late Heather Joseph. SERVICES 1 P.M. THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, (248) 569-0020. INTERMENT MACHPELAH CEMETERY. |
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Margaret Jane Mudgett, age 83, formerly of Adrian, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2009, in Encinitas, Calif. Margaret, affectionately known as Peggy in her school years and Maggie in her adult years, was born May 8, 1925, in Hillsdale, the only daughter of Charles “Bill” and Effa (Mooney) Sage. Margaret Jane moved with her parents and big brother to Tecumseh in 1934 when a gravel road connected the two towns. Bill Sage and Ray Herrick needed funding for their new invention, a refrigeration compressor. The Tecumseh Bank answered their request, so Hillsdale Tool & Die became Tecumseh Products Company. She attended Tecumseh Public Schools until 1938, when she began her high school years at St. Joseph Academy in Adrian.  After graduation she went to Siena Heights for two years and was thrilled to transfer to Detroit’s Mercy College. Graduating in 1942, she did her first home visitation and decided social work was not her cup of tea. She got on the street car that took her down Detroit’s Grand River to Washington Blvd. where she walked into the offices for Pennsylvania Central Airway — later known as Capitol Airlines and eventually United Airlines. She was accepted as a stewardess (now known as flight attendant), had to cut her beautiful auburn hair, and was assigned the Washington, D.C., Detroit, Chicago run. In a telephone conversation with her father while on a Detroit layover, her dad put Ford Mudgett on the line. Ford had returned from the Pacific as a Navy fighter pilot. He asked Maggie for a date and when she returned from that Sept. 13, 1946, date, she said to her roommate, “This is the man I am going to marry.” On Jan. 4, 1947, they were married at St. Dominic’s in Clinton, Mich. Maggie was devoted to her Catholic faith. She made certain that all 10 of her children were baptized in the Catholic faith and received the sacraments. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Tecumseh where she was active in the Altar Society. She also volunteered for the American Red Cross and the Bixby Auxiliary. She bowled with her cousins and played bridge with her friends and parents, but the majority of her time was taken up in her most important job, raising 10 children. In 1963 the family moved to Adrian where they lived for five years before moving to Phoenix, Ariz. Ford and Maggie moved to San Diego in 1986. Margaret is survived by her children, Julie (John) Pfister of Manitou Beach, Mary (Richard) VanDyke of Sedona, Ariz., Michael (Karen) Mudgett of Malibu, Calif., Charles (Cindy) Mudgett of Chester Springs, Pa., Eirene (James) Peck of Cardiff by the Sea, Calif., Dr. Ford (Patty) Mudgett of Encinitas, Calif., Libby Metz of Corvallis, Ore., Laurie (Marty) Metz of Phoenix, Ariz., Meg Best of Mesa, Ariz., and Therese Bell of Austin, Texas; 27 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her beloved 8-year-old ShihTzus, Susie and Sassy. Margaret was truly blessed the past four years by two wonderful caregivers, Mariella and Griselle. In addition to her husband, Margaret was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Sage. Mass of the Christian Burial for Margaret will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Tecumseh with concelebrants Father Dan Wheeler and Father Paul Grehl.  Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at the Wagley Funeral Home on Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. A prayer vigil will be held at 7 p.m. You may send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions in memory of Margaret be made to Hospice of Lenawee or the Lenawee Humane Society. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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Mari Y. Pipoly, 58, of Angola, Ind., went home to the Lord on March 22, 2009 at her home in Angola. She was born June 2, 1950, in Hillsdale to Donald and Norma (Hogan) Leader, deceased. She married Robert Pipoly in Angola on Sept. 19, 1970. She was a cashier at McDonald’s in Angola and was a cashier at Wells Fargo Bank 23 years. Surviving are her husband, Robert Pipoly of Angola; daughter, Jennifer and Jason Klug of Fort Wayne, Ind.; one brother, David Leader of Reading; one sister: Beverlee Leader of Reading and one grandson, Brandon Klug. Preceding in death are her parents and one grandson, Drew. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Angola. She graduated from Jackson Community College. She loved spending time with her grandson. She also enjoyed traveling, photography and bowling. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 26 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church of Angola with Father Fred Pasche officiating. Burial will be in Circle Hill Cemetery, Angola. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Weicht Funeral Home, 207 N. West Street, Angola. Memorials are suggested to Steuben Co. Cancer Society or Cameron Hospice and Home Health, Angola. |
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Maria Consuela Aguilar, 68, of LaGrange, Ind., died Monday, March 30, 2009, at her home. Visitation will be 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday, prior to the 8 p.m. funeral Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, LaGrange. Visitation, a funeral service, and burial will take place in Mexico. Arrangements were made by Carney-Frost Funeral Home of LaGrange.   |
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Mary Angalutis Dean, 84, of Holland, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 330 Lakeside Dr. N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St., Holland, MI 49423. |
Mary E. (Jourdan) Gibbard, of Ionia, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. |
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Mrs. Mary Sarna, 87, of Westover, Md. and formerly of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 under hospice care with her daughters at her side., Mary was born March 22, 1921 in Detroit, daughter of the late John and Rose Pleciak., She married Frank Sarna Aug. 2, 1941 at. St. Cunegunda's in Detroit. He preceded her in death May 7, 1992., Mary lived in Bad Axe from 1986 to 2000 when she moved to Westover, Md. She was a former parishioner of St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners where she was an active member of the Christian Mothers and organized the annual fall craft show. She was an active member of the Bad Axe Seniors. Her hobbies included ceramics, knitting, crocheting, reading, doing crossword puzzles and baking the best pies in town. In Maryland, she was known as the "pie lady" where she took her baked goods to the farmer's market., Mary is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Marilyn White of Shelby Township, Mrs. Tom (Maryanne) White of Fort Mill, S.C., and Mrs. Grant (Rosemarie) Bryant of Westover, Md.; six grandchildren, Kristina (David) Kloc, Thomas (Amy) White II, Kerry White and special friend, Ashford Harrigan, Kelly (Mark) Kessen, Jerry (Susan) White, and Theresa (Jeff) Waldron; and eight great-grandchildren, Alexa, Kurt and Brooke Kessen, Matthew, Emily and Jack Kloc, Emma and Julia White, and soon-to-be-born Bryce Waldron., Mary was preceded in death by one son, Jerome; and one son-in-law, Richard White., Cremation has taken place in Maryland. The funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 at the St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners. The Rev. Stephen Fillion, pastor of the St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Cass City, officiated. Burial was made in the church cemetery., Arrangements were handled by the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. |
Maxine E. Wiergowski 1927-2009 Maxine E. Wiergowski, 81, Akron, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009. She was born in Gilford Township on July 7, 1927, daughter of Austin and Hazel (Reid) Houghteling. She married Robert Wiergowski on December 11, 1948. He preceded her in death on April 17, 2002. Maxine was a member of American Legion Post #421 Auxiliary and of Fairgrove VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed auto racing, country music and watching TV soaps. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Robert (Tammy), Akron; grandchildren, Kyle (Amanda), Bay City and Allison Wiergowski, Akron; great-granddaughter, Kallie Wiergowski; sisters, Goldie Weber, Akron and Wilma Wagner, Fairgrove; and brother-in-law, Harold Wiergowski, Reese. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Marvin, Clare, Ernie and Jack Houghteling and son-in-law, Frank Weber. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Unionville Funeral Chapel. Kyle Wiergowski officiated, with burial taking place in Wisner Township Cemetery. The family has suggested memorials to the American Cancer Society or to the A-C-W ambulance service. Arrangements were handled by the Unionville Funeral Chapel, Unionville. |
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Melanie Koppenaal, age 50, of Holland died Friday, March 27, 2009, at The University of Michigan Hospital.  Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at The First United Methodist Church in Holland. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.  Visiting will be from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at The Northwood Chapel Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home 295 Douglas Ave. |
Michael F. Shooks Ortonville Michael F. Shooks, of Ortonville, after a strong and courageous battle with cancer has been brought home by God to heal. Michael was born April 3, 1952 and passed away March 28, 2009. Mike retired from GM after 36 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed spending time outdoors, grilling, gardening, camping and woodworking. He was the loving husband of Julie for 37 years; dear father of Lynn (Scott) Foss and Michael Shooks II; grandfather of Meredith Foss; brother of RoseMary (Paul) Pernie, Frank (Sue) Stone, Donald (Joan) Shooks, Ronald (Kim) Shooks, Frances (John) Milk; son-in-law of Russell and Alice Wenzel; brother-in-law of Russell Wenzel II and Robert Cuthbertson M.D., Cathy (Ron) Moore, Carl Wenzel, Jean (Ron) Girling, Lori (Jim) Kingsbury, Toni Risch. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and good friends. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, William and Martha Shooks and |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Nancy J. Lein, 78, of 125 E. Gogebic St., Ironwood, died Thursday, March 26, 2009, in Wakefield. |
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Naomi R. Steffey, 98, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away early March 3, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born Jan. 20, 1911, in Decatur, Ind., a daughter to the late Edward Edwin and Edith (Dean) Gilbert. Naomi had resided in Sturgis since 1951 coming from Bronson, Mich. She retired from the American Red Cross following many years of dedicated service and employment as office manager of the Sturgis and Centreville offices. Prior to joining the Red Cross she had been employed several years as a floor lady at M&R Laboratories in Sturgis. She was a member of the Sturgis Church of Christ and was a staunch Democrat. She is survived by one son, R. Dean Amos of East Windsor, Conn.; three grandchildren, Joel David Amos of San Diego, Calif., Lauri Jean Warble of St. Louis, Mo., and Lindy Arpante of Brooklyn, NY; two nephews, David Morse of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Dennis Morse of Jenison, Mich. Her parents; one brother; and one sister preceded her in death. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of Naomi Steffey will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Sturgis Church of Christ, 900 N. Lakeview Ave., Sturgis, MI. Pastor Dennis Wheeler will officiate. 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 Mrs. Steffey’s memory consider the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. 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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Norman Basil Potter of Jackson went home to be with the Lord, Friday, March 27, 2009 at the age of 85 years. He was the son of Myra and Norman E. Potter, born May 11, 1923 in Quincy. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Margaret (Fox) Potter; four children, Jack (Vicki) Potter, Jill (Steven) Allen, Jay (Debra) Potter, and Jeff (Brenda) Potter; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson and sister, Donna Strang. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jacquelyn Potter, and his parents. Norman was a Quincy High School graduate of 1941. He proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Navy. He retired after 25 years of service from Mechanical Products. He dearly loved his family and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be at Ft. Cluster National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice. |
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Oliver J. Craig, age 80, of Britton, passed away March 29, 2009. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday,  April 2, 2009, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Chaplain Geoff Koglin officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgeway Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Michigan Army National Guard Honor Guard and the Tecumseh American Legion Post #34 and Tecumseh VFW Post #4187. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2009, and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to Hospice of Lenawee. Condolences to the family may be made on line at www.pursefuneralhome.com.   |
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Wednesday 3-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Friday, in state 9 a.m. at St. Michael Church, 40501 Hayes (btw. 17-18 Mile Rds.), until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. Donations are welcome to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at: |
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Paul A. Traxler, 81, Quincy, passed away at his home, March 22, 2009. He was born in Edon, Ohio on Feb. 3, 1928 to Alva and Corda (Mocherman) Traxler. Paul married Laura R. (Anderson) in Kinderhook Township on Nov. 5, 1949 with this year being their 60th anniversary. Paul worked for Tri-State Co-Op in Montgomery, Douglas Manufacturing in Bronson, Quincy Products, Corning Glass of Albion and retired in 1993 from Phillips Steel of Coldwater. He attended Montgomery School Systems and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening, puzzle books, playing cards and reading, and spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed. Paul is survived by his wife, Laura; seven daughters, Raynae Hammond of Plymouth, Ind., Tonja and Nelson Curtis of Quincy, Mitzi and Terry Bennett of Portland, Ore., Roxie Traxler of Quincy, Robin Carr of Warsaw, Ind., Cindy and Terry Nabakowski of Medical Lake, Wash., Elley Kunert of Coldwater; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bessie Sharp of Hillsdale and Mary Horney of Grand Rapids; two brothers, Richard “Dick” and Helen Traxler of Camden, Donald “Gene” and Pat Traxler of Montgomery. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; son, Paul L. Traxler; brothers, Ronald (Tom) Traxler, Lawrence Traxler; sisters, Judy, Edith, Leona, Wanda Lee and Laurabelle. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Ind. Funeral services will be at  3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Rev. Harold Jewel will be officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. Private family graveside committal services with military colorguard honors will be conducted by members of the Fremont American Legion. Memorials in lieu of flowers are requested by the family to be made to the CHC of Branch County Hospice Services. Condolences may be sent online to www.beamsfuneralhome.com. |
Pauline Prokopenko 1912-2009 Pauline Prokopenko, 96, Unionville, passed away Monday, March 23, 2009. Pauline Kitcho was born in Russia on July 27, 1912 and came to America at the age of 16. She married George Prokopenko on November 1, 1933 in Saginaw. He preceded her in death on November 12, 1987. Pauline was a member of Wisner United Methodist Church. She wad a home maker and loving mother, grandma and great-grandma. She is survived by three sons, James, Akron, Victor (Karen), Essexville and Ronald (Nancy), Bay City; eight grandchildren, JoAnn (Dean) Rasmussen, Alan (Sally) Prokopenko, Mark (Debbie) Prokopenko, Vickie (Chris) Zook, Jill (Michael) DeAngelo, Michelle (Jeff) Graham and Lori and Kristin Prokopenko; 15 great-grandchildren, Jordyn, Shane and Taylor Rasmussen, Kayla Prokopenko, Alec, Easton and Owen Prokopenko, Kenna and Ella Zook, Jack, Madeline and Mike DeAngelo Jr., Alexis and Amanda Graham and Siena Prokopenko; sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen Kotenko, Ann and Keith White and Lena and Joe Godoshien; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Peter Kitcho. Pauline's family would like to thank the staff of Bay Medical Care Facility 1-West and the staff of Bay Regional Medical Center for their compassion and loving care of Pauline and her family. Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Wisner United Methodist Church, Unionville. Rev. Fredrick Neumann officiated, with burial taking place in the Wisner Township Cemetery. The family has suggested memorials to Bay Medical Care Facility or to the Wisner United Methodist Church. Arrangements were handled by the Unionville Funeral Chapel, Unionville. |
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Peter Mulder age 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, went to be with his Lord Saturday, March 28 2009 at Holland Hospital. He was an active member of Bethany Christian Reformed Church and worked for Michigan Bell Telephone for 41 years. Pete was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the European Theatre during WWII.  He enjoyed traveling with Gladys and fishing. Pete was a kind and generous man, a friend to all. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Gladys; children, Darlene and Jerry Alferink of Allegan, Lynn and Sally Mulder of Holland, Beverly and Jon Klynstra of Grand Rapids, Chris and Lori Mulder of Holland; grandchildren and great grandchildren, Michelle and Tom Jager (Luke, Austin, Alexa), Matthew and Joy Alferink (Claire, Jed, Joelle), Mark Alferink, Kate Mulder, Andy Mulder, Joe and Kate Klynstra (Jacob), Elizabeth Klynstra, Jeff and Marci Mulder and Kristen Mulder; Brother and sisters, Henry Mulder, Gertrude and Neal Baas, Margaret and  Marv Meekhof all of Grand Rapids; in-laws, Morris and Millie Hinken, Ethel and Ken Morrow, Willard Koning, Ruth and Joe Rotman; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Bethany Christian Reformed Church, 11E. 32nd St. Holland with Revs. Douglas Fauble and Jerry Alferink officiating. Burial in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.  Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday at Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St. and 10-11a.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be given to Rehoboth or Holland Christian Schools.  www.notierver leelangeland.com. |
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Peter W. Boehm, 65, of LaGrange, Ind., died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange, Ind. In 1972, he moved from Germany to the United States.  He was a mechanic at the Volkswagon dealership in Sturgis, Mich., and worked at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange driving the bus and in the maintenance department. Mr. Boehm was born on Aug. 16, 1943, in Oelsnitz, Germany to Martin and Elizabeth (Bauer) Boehm.  Surviving are his special friend, Ruth Wilson of LaGrange; his mother, Elizabeth Boehm of Hof, Germany; and two brothers, Bernd Boehm of Windischeschenbach, Germany and Joe Boehm of Munich, Germany. He was preceded in death by his father, Martin Boehm. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Miller’s Merry Manor with Joe Hughes officiating. Memorials may be made to LaGrange County Animal Shelter. Condolences may be left for the family at  www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com.   |
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Age 62, died at his home in St. Petersburg FL, surrounded by family on Saturday, March 28th after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a graduate of St. Mary's HS of Royal Oak. Dennis was an avid sailor and enjoyed spending time on the sea with his wife and family. Survivors include his wife of 42 years Bonnie; his mother Mary Reilly; his sons Jeffrey and Richard; his grandchildren Kate Godard, Sean and Evan Reilly, Conrad, Daniel and Zachary Reilly; his brothers; Leonard, Robert, Kenneth and Timothy; his sisters Susan and Karen Reilly and Mary Santine. Services will be held at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church of Sterling Heights, MI on Friday April 3 at noon. Donations may be made to the Outreach Program at The Cathedral of St. Jude, St. Petersburg FL 33710. |
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Ramiro G. Galvan Lapeer Ramiro G. Galvan, 57, of Lapeer, passed away March 18, 2009, in Denton, Texas. He was born April 1, 1951, in Cadereita J. Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to Emiliano and Josefa (Gonzales) Galvan. He is survived by his mother, Josefa; significant other, Maria G. Guadalupe-Galvan; sons, Ramiro Galvan Jr. of Sequin, Texas, Steven Galvan of Krugerville, Texas, and Daniel Galvan of Green Bay, Wis.; daughter, Leslie Castaneda of Lapeer; brothers, Jose Galvan of Plano, Texas, Geraldo Galvan, Greg Galvan and Rudy Fuentes, all of Dallas, Texas; sisters, Sanguana Ramirez and Ruth Polanco of Dallas, Texas, and Maria Gonzales-Galvan of Plano, Texas; 8 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please offer donations to Immaculate Conception Church (Lapeer) food pantry. Funeral services was held Saturday (March 21, 2009) at Slay Memorial Funeral Center in Aubrey, Texas. Burial followed at Belew Cemetery. For Ray's friends and family here in Michigan, a memorial service will b |
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SCHUUR - The service to celebrate the life of Raymond C. Schuur, aged 79, who died on Monday, husband of Arlene Schuur, will be held on Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. at Georgetown United Methodist Church, 2766 Baldwin St. in Jenison. Relatives and friends can meet his family on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home - Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel, 2120 Lake Michigan Dr. For complete obituary, to read Ray's life story and to sign his guest book, visit his web page at www.lifestorynet.com Heritage Funeral Home |
Reuben Arntz 1928-2009 Reuben Arntz, 80, Harbor Beach, passed away at his home with his family by his side while under hospice care. He was born in Harbor Beach on November 21, 1928 the son of the late Reuben and Lena (Curtindale) Arntz, Sr. He married Elfriede Patajetzek on August 25, 1955 in Germany. She preceded him in death on September 20, 1965. On January 27, 1968 Rueben and Rita Maschmann were united in marriage in Bad Axe. Reuben served in the Korean War in the U.S. Army and was a life member of the VFW Post in Harbor Beach. He was a retired employee of Michigan Peat Co., working for over 26 years and was a former commercial fisherman in Harbor Beach. In his leisure, he enjoyed fishing, being with his grandchildren and was an avid Detroit Tiger fan. He is survived by his wife, Rita Arntz, Harbor Beach; children, Glinda Gilger, Columbus, Ohio, Gerhard (Ruth) Liebeskind, Harbor Beach, Waltrand (Ronald) Slusher, North Branch, Gloria (Nicho) Villa, Lapeer, Jim (Peggy) Arntz, Harbor Beach, Monica Hurd, Prairie Du Chein, Wis., Jamie Arntz, Harbor Beach, Leanne Arntz, Elkton, David Arntz, Elkton and Christie (Joseph) Karl, Pigeon; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruth Schlieffer, Harbor Beach, Betty Bouchard, Harbor Beach, Eileen Mattice, Bad Axe, Shirley Arntz, Harbor Beach, Katie (Cliff) Crummy, Fla. and Jeanette Ransom, Ala.; brothers, Terry (Sandra) Arntz, Texas, William Arntz, Bad Axe and Robert Arntz, Augusta, Ga. She was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Weston. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 1 p.m. in the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach with High Priest William Wells of the Community of Christ Church officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from noon until the time of services at the funeral home. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. |
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Richard E. Stemen, 76, of Moscow Township, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009 at his home. He was born July 18, 1932 in Jackson to C.D. Sanders and Bertha Stemen. He was married July 30, 1958 to Carol Lou Sieple and she preceded him in death in 1981. Richard was a U.S. Navy veteran and was retired from Addison Products. He loved to fish, play the lottery and read. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Richard is survived by two sons, Greg (Sarah) Stemen and Eric (Terri) Stemen both of Moscow Township; two brothers, Lawrence (Karen) Sanders of Tampa, Fla., Lynn B. Sanders of Moscow Township; and eight grandchildren. Besides his wife Carol Lou, he was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services for Richard E. Stemen will be 2 p.m. Thursday at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Sam Wickard officiating. Interment will follow in Northlawn Cemetery, North Adams. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to the Stemen family. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
• Ricky L. Wright, 51, of Seattle, Wash. and formerly of Ludington, died Thursday, March 26 in Seattle.... |
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Robert F. Longstreet, born Feb. 6, 1921, in Grand Rapids, died Saturday, March 28, 2009, at Holland Hospital. He graduated in 1939 from Holland High School and married Norma Rutgers in 1943. He served in World War II as a naval aviator, first on the Lexington and then on the Yorktown II. He twice won the Distinguished Flying Cross for conspicuous gallantry in combat against Japanese forces. Mr. Longstreet served in the U.S. Naval Reserve until 1959, when he retired with the rank of Lieutenant Commander Mr. Longstreet retired from Parke Davis in 1983. He was well known to family and friends as a naturalist and gardener as well as a Boy Scout leader. He was very knowledgeable of musical theater, and appeared in a major role of the Holland Civic Theater production of “South Pacific.” He was preceded in death by his wife; and son, John Scott. He is survived by his children, Susan and Michael Manuel, Marc and Jane Longstreet, and R. Kim Longstreet; and grandchildren, Kirston, Emily, Ben, Kate and Jack. There will be no public memorial service in Holland.  Mr. Longstreet will be interred in a private family ceremony at Arlington National Military Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. Memorials may be made to one’s choice. Arrangements are by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes-Northwood Chapel. For more information and an online registry, visit www.lifestorynet.com.   |
Robert M. Shagena, 82, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009. |
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ELKHORN, Wis. -- Rose C. Wisneski, 94, formerly of Union Grove, died peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2009, at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn. |
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Ruth Eva Wells, 92, of North Adams, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2009 at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of Hillsdale County. She was born July 30, 1916 in Adams Township, the daughter of Claude and Eva (Schelles) Boardman. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gerald Wells on April 20, 1990, whom she married on June 21, 1936; two daughters, Vickie Wells and Leah Wells; four brothers, Melville Boardman, Victor Boardman, Dane Boardman and Dick Boardman and one great-granddaughter, Cassandra Williams. She is survived by four sons, Grant Wells of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Carl (Theodora) Wells of Florida, Dale Wells of Chicago and Rex (Elizabeth) Wells of North Adams; six daughters, Geraldine (Blaine) McGiverin of Howard City, June VanVoorhis of Battle Creek, Janet Rodriguez of Falls Church, Va., Joyce Dunham of Jackson, Mich., Nancy Dunn of Colonial Beach, Va. and Rose (Ray) Miller of Hillsdale; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Doris Payne of Quincy and Ila Jean of Florida and several nieces and nephews.    Mrs. Wells was a lifetime resident of the North Adams area. She was a member of the North Adams United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and she was also a member of the WCTU. She enjoyed spending time at the North Adams Public Library and she was a frequent attender of school events. Mrs. Wells was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family. A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Ruth Eva Wells will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale at 1 p.m. on Monday with Pastor Paul Hane officiating. Interment will take place in the Northlawn Cemetery in North Adams. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5-8 p.m. Sunday. at the funeral home in Hillsdale. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the North Adams Public Library or to the North Adams United Methodist Church or to Hospice of Hillsdale County.   Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home – Hillsdale 517-437-0605 |
SCHENA ROSEMARIE M |
Wednesday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Pkwy (16 Mile Rd.) Funeral Mass Thursday, in state 10 a.m. at St. Edmund, 14025 12 Mile Rd. (E. of Schoenherr Rd.) until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection. Donations preferred to Leader Dogs for the Blind. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at |
SCITES JUANITA |
for Juanita will take place on Friday, April 3, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. rosary at the HIGGERSON & NEAL FUNERAL HOME, 209 Main St., Belleville. 734-697-9400. Final visitation will be held on Saturday, April 4 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton, MI. Donations in Mrs. Scites name are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, Detroit MI Office, 30200 Telegraph Rd., Suite 105, Bingham Farms, MI 48025. To send private condolences, please visit our website at |
SHEINER DR LEO |
Beloved husband of Carol. Dear father of Susan Sheiner, Joel (Patti) Sheiner and Richard (Sheryl) Sheiner. Loving grandfather of Daniel, Justin and Julian Epstein, Jordan and Alan Sheiner. Dear brother of Ben Sheiner and Herb Sheiner. Services Thursday 11:00 a.m., at HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL (248) 543-1622. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. |
SHONDELL ROBERT |
Age 72, March 29, 2009. Beloved son of the late Francis "Tate" and Mary Margaret (Campbell). Loving brother of Claire (Jack) Schermerhorn and Sr. Helen I.H.M. Dear uncle of Joan (Ron) Schermerhorn-Hoffman, John Schermerhorn, Ellen Schermerhorn-Reed, Dan (Marianne) Schermerhorn, Bill (Jacquie) Schermerhorn and Jim (Ellen) chermerhorn. Adored by nine great-nieces and nephews. Cherished best friend of Elaine Madigan. Vistiation Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. In state at church Friday 10:30-11 a.m. with the Funeral mass Friday 11 a.m. at St. Kenneth Catholic Church, 14951 N. Haggerty Rd., Plymouth. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to IHM Motherhouse, 610 W. Elm Ave., Monroe, MI 48162. Please leave the family a message at |
SNIDER EDITH |
Beloved wife of the late Joseph Snider. Dear mother of Dr. Ira (Joan) Snider and Dr. Laura Snider (Joel) Feldmesser . Loving grandmother of Apple Snider and Julie Snider. Sister of Milton (Renee) Firestone and Harold (Gloria) Firestone. GRAVESIDE SERVICE 3 P.M. THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT MACHPELAH CEMETERY. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL (248) 569-0020. |
STEINGRABER KENNETH |
Age 83 of Dearborn. Graveside service Thursday, April 2, 2009 11AM at Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements by the Perry Funeral Home 313-831-8533 |
KRAJNIAK, Sandra K. - Age 60, of Flint, died at Hurley Medical Center, Sunday, March 29, 2009. Funeral services will be 11 A.M. Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc Twp. Rev. Fr. Tim MacDonald will officiate and burial will follow in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home will be from Wednesday from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituary pages of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
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Sophia L. "Sophie" Ranger, 75, of Orleans, died Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Metron of Greenville., |
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Sr. Eleanor Dougherty, age 84, of Adrian died this morning, April 1, 2009, at the Dominican Life Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
THOMAS E. WOODS, JR. LANSING Thomas E. Woods, Jr., age 97, Lansing, died March 23, 2009 after a short illness. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Woods, Sr., long time residents of Port Huron and the Thumb District. Thomas was one of nine children born to their marriage. His father was a native of Ogdensburg, New York and his mother was Anne C. Kipper, daughter of a pioneer farm family in Minden City. Except for four years in Harbor Beach and frequent layovers in railroading, they were after their marriage, lifelong residents of Port Huron. Thomas taught in rural schools, Verona, Maurer, Kelly and Argyle of Sanilac, Huron and Leelanau counties, before employment for 33 years with the Railway Postal Service in the Thumb area, Detroit, Port Huron and Saginaw. Surviving Thomas E. Woods, Jr. are his widow; Lucretia (McIntosh) Woods, whom he married in 1941, four sons, a daughter-in-law and grandson; Thomas E. III, Lansing attorney, Col. Joseph C., M.D., retired pathologistfrom Tripler Medical Center in Honolulu, James P. co-owner and general manager of Universal Cleaning and Electrical Services, Inc., Lansing and Robert J., Executive Director of United Way of York County, PA, Judith L., Penn State York, one grandson; Matthew, son of Robert and Judith Woods, one sister-in-law; Mrs. Robert J. (Barbara) Woods, Paia, Hawaii, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his four sisters; Mary P. Woods, Mrs. Frances (Donovan) Twiss, Mrs. Josephine (Kingsley) Calkins, Mrs. Alice (Donald) Grossmeyer and four brothers; James R., George E., Charles P. and Robert J. He was a board member and first chairman of the St. Clair-Sanilac Child Guidance Clinic; president of the Michigan Association of Child Guidance Clinic Boards and board member of Mercy Hospital and Catholic Social Services in Port Huron. He was employed in the United Way movement nearly 40 years, serving as consultant in Sebewaing and in Sanilac and Van Buren counties, as executive director of United Community Chest and Council in St. Clair County and as planning director and assistant campaign director of the United Fund of Saginaw County. In Port Huron, Thomas served on the City Commission 14 years, including four as mayor; for several years, chairman of the City Recreation Board, and as a member of the City Plan Commission and St. Clair County Board of Supervisors. He was on the board of the Citizens League of Port Huron, forerunner of the Citizens Lobby, both committed to citizen involvement in government. He was the Lobbys project chairman and in that position promoted a six-year campaign for a tourist development at the Peerless site. Thomas was inducted into the Port Huron Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of his services to community recreation and sports activity. In Saginaw, he was employed as executive director of the Area Health Education Center, an agency funded by the Veterans Administration to plan and conduct continuing education programs for health practitioners in 14 east central Michigan counties. He served on the board of Saginaw Health, Inc., and the Greater Saginaw Area Health Facilities Planning Council, and as a member of the county's Drug Abuse Council, East Central Michigan Comprehensive Health Planning Council and a committee on serving the aged. Thomas also served as supervisor of Saginaw Township, as consultant for the Opportunities Industrialization Center, an agency providing training and employment for the areas poverty population; on the board of the Office of Economic Opportunity and Saginaw County Volunteer Bureau, fund-raising consultant for Valley Lutheran High School in the Saginaw area, on the Community Action Committee, Model Cities Committee, as chairman of the Inter-Agency Committee on Mental Retardation and of the Intermediate School Districts Millage Committee, organized to promote a comprehensive center for the county's special education population. He was a member of the board of education of the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw, of its Human Services Commission and the project committee of its Campaign for Human Development. Thomas was a graduate of St. Stephens High School, Port Huron, received an Associates degree from Port Huron Junior College, a Bachelors degree in journalism from Northwestern University, and a Masters degree in journalism from Gonzaga University. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Lansing, with Rev. Fr. John Byers as Celebrant. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Port Huron, MI. A burial service was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Lansing, or to the charity of choice in Tom's name. Friends may sign the online guest book at www.palmerbush.com |
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Tracey Ann Carey, age 38, of Las Vegas, died Friday, March 27, 2009, in Las Vegas due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident which also took the life of her loving husband Brian. She was born Jan. 17, 1971, in Minnesota. Tracey had resided most of her life in Tampa, Fla. In June of 2008, she followed her husband to Las Vegas so he could pursue his career in actuarial science at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. On July 4, 2005, in Key West Fla., she married Brian Michael Carey. Most of Tracey’s working life was spent in the restaurant business where she worked as a waitress. This was a perfect job for Tracey; she was truly a people person. She never met a stranger and always had a listening ear when needed. It was said by many that if you talked with Tracey for just a short time it soon felt like she was a lifelong friend. Tracey loved time spent with her husband and soon learned that time with Brian meant becoming a sports fan. She and Brian were season ticket holders for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL football team and the Tampa Bay Lightning NHL hockey team. She is survived by her son, Nicholas R. Wyman of Tampa Bay, Fla.; and Brian’s family, his parents, Daniel and Shirley Carey of White Pigeon; grandmother, Letha Philpott of Hastings; aunts and uncles, Diana Reis of Temperance, Marilyn and Jesse Hurst of Paris, Kentucky, Robert and Fran Carey of Kalkaska, James and Neva Carey of Paw Paw, Louise and Rick Gemmell of Heath, Ohio and John Carey of Kalamazoo; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Brian; and his grandparents, John Carey, Marian (Ryan) Carey and Samuel E. Philpott. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, 651-2331. The Funeral Mass Celebrating the lives of Tracey and Brian Carey will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis. The Rev. Father Richard Altine will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial donations be directed to the Food Bank of South Central Michigan, P.O. Box 408, Battle Creek, MI 49016. 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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EAST JORDAN — Matthew Dennis Uler, 46, beloved son of Jay and Linda Uler and proud master of his companion, Abbey, passed away Friday, March 27, 2009, at his home.He was born on March 6, 1963, in West Bend, Wis. He graduated from Belleville High School in 1981. Matthew had worked customer service for Rocky Mountain Motorist of AAA in Colorado.Matthew was a Ham radio operator and also had a passion for animals. He had a very special place in his heart for his dog, Abbey.He was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church in Boyne City, Amateur Radio Operators Association and the Spina Bifida Association.He is survived by his loving parents, Jay and Linda Uler of East Jordan; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; as well as many friends. He will be greatly missed.A memorial mass will be held at noon Saturday, April 4, at St. Augustine's Church, 2347 Grove, Boyne City, MI 49712. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. until service time.Memorials may be given to St. Matthews Church, 1303 Boyne Avenue, Boyne City, MI 49712 or Spina Bifida Association, 4590 MacArthur Boulevard, NW Suite 250, Washington , DC 20007.Arrangements are being handled by Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc., East Jordan. |
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Vicky Lynn Boerema, 51, of Holland, died Friday, March 27, 2009, at Holland Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services. |
AIKMAN, Virginia Marie - Age 85, of Swartz Creek, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Genesys Hospice Care Center, Goodrich. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, with Rev. John Gray officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Friday from 1-4 and 6-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the Virginia Aikman Memorial Fund. Virginia was born October 1, 1923 in Detroit, the daughter of John James and Marie Magdalene (Hackert) Gray. Surviving are: 6 children, Catherine (James) Bennett, Patricia Bliss, Joyce (Tom) Warner, John (Marie) Keller, Ruth (Raymond) Pedrin, Joseph (Diane) Moore; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Charles (Karen) Gray and Donald Gray; nephew, John Gray. Tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
William Lawrence Longstreth, 71, of Brandon, Florida passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2008. |
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ZUBE HAROLD |
3-9 p.m. Wednesday at Resurrection Funeral Home. |
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