Anthony J. Hoggard, 88, of Beaverton passed away to be with ever loving Savior Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the MidMichigan Medical Center. |
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will be held from 10 am until noon, with a funeral service to follow at 12:00 noon on Thursday April 9, 2009 at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St., Frankenmuth, MI. Janet requested in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Salvation Army, Michigan Hospice or an organization that helps those in need. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth. |
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Beloved husband of Edith Black. Dear father of Debra (Robert) Wohl and the late David Black. Loving grandfather of Lauren Wohl and Kenny Wohl. Devoted brother of Ilene (Robert) Mullen and the late Sidney Black. GRAVESIDE SERVICES TODAY, 10:00 A.M. AT THE CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY IN BIRMINGHAM. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, (248) 406-6000, or visit www.thedorfmanchapel.com |
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Saturday, April 11 from 1-5 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Memorials preferred to the Upper Peninsula Diabetes Outreach Network, 220 W. Washington St., Suite 340, Marquette, MI 49855 or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38125., (906) 226-2711 |
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Tuesday, April 7 from 3-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 ½ Mile Rd.) in Warren. In state Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Basil The Great Catholic Church in Eastpointe. Donations appreciated to the family of Kristofer Bray. Please share memories at |
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Bertha Marie Nietert, age 94, of Colon, Mich., passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the Birch Adult Foster Care Home in Leonidas. Bertha was born March 23, 1915, in Fort Wayne, Ind., a daughter of the late Edward and Minnie (Yake) Hessert. Early in life, Bertha lived in the Fort Wayne area, graduating in 1933 from North Side High School in Fort Wayne. On Feb. 20, 1943, she married Edwin John Nietert in Fort Wayne. He preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 2000. She had made her home in Colon since 1995, coming from rural Sherwood. Bertha was a homemaker and also had worked for Magnavox Corporation in Fort Wayne and also for Research Molding in Mendon, retiring in 1971. Bertha had been a very active member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Colon, where she was a member of the Ladies Aid. She is survived by a son, Ronald (Gloria) Nietert of New Haven, Ind.; a daughter, Margaret (Kenneth) Robinson of Orlando, Fla.; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Chester Hessert of Fort Wayne; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Florence Bauman; and an infant brother, Carl Hessert. The family will receive relatives and friends 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Schipper Funeral Home in Colon. Funeral services celebrating the life of Bertha M. Nietert will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Colon, with Pastor David Grimm officiating. Private burial will follow at Covington Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Fort Wayne. If desired, the family suggests memorials be made in memory of Bertha to the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.   |
BAKER - Betty Marie Baker, age 85, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2009. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel. The family will greet friends and relatives Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral chapel and Monday one hour prior to the service. Full obituary to follow in next edition. Zaagman Memorial Chapel |
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Blanche E. Foor, 85, of Monroe died at 11 p.m., Friday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service, Monroe. |
CHARLOTTE ISABELL MAEDEL APPLEGATE Charlotte Isabell Maedel, age 90, of Applegate, passed away at the Marlette Hospice Residence on Saturday, March 28, 2009. She was born on November 3, 1918 at Valley Center, Michigan, daughter of the late Audrey and Charlotte (Muir) Murray. Charlotte was married to Harvey Edward Maedel on May 31, 1941 in Valley Center, Michigan. He passed away June 12, 1988. She was a school teacher, she taught for 31 years in schools in Sanilac County. She was also a member of the Community of Christ Church (R.L.D.S.), in Croswell. She is survived by one daughter; Dellene (John) Savage of Sandusky, one son; John (Claudia) Maedel of Applegate, four grandchildren; Shannon (Paul) Morell of Sterling Heights, Stephanie (Adam) Lulis of Sandusky, Lisa Maedel and fianc Michael Koehn of St. Clair, Steven (Roxanne) Maedel of Applegate, two great granddaughters; Ellie and Megan Morell, one sister; Helen Lennon of Arizona, one brother; John Murray of Brown City, one brother-in-law; Wallace Jackson of Kansas, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by one sister, Virginia Jackson. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Hacker Funeral Parlors in Sandusky, Michigan with Elder James McLeod of Valley Center and Elder Darrell Bechtel of Croswell. Burial was in Zion Cemetery, Watertown, Michigan. Memorials may be made to the Marlette Hospice Residence, or the Community of Christ Church. Arrangements made by Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky. |
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Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. In state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Sebastian's Church (3965 Merrick, Dearborn Heights.) Mass 10:00 a.m. Rosary Tuesday 7:30 p.m. |
Carl Joseph Geller passed away April 3, 2009 at the age of 91. |
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Carl S. Hearrington, 84, of Grand Haven, died Thursday, April 2, 2009, in Riverside Nursing Home, Grand Haven. Arrangements will be announcedby the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes. |
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Carl V. Seif, 75, of Holland, died Friday, April 3, 2009, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Parish, 480 N. 152nd Ave., Holland. Visitation will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 295 Douglas Ave. Arrangements by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Inc., Northwood Chapel.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Carolyn Osterbaan, 69, of Zeeland, died April 3, 2009, at Hospice House. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at Niekerk Christian Reformed Church. Visiting hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. Burial in Overisel Cemetery.  Memorial contributions to Zeeland Christian School or Hospice of Holland.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Catherine L. Potter, 79, of Jonesville, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009,  at the McGuire Skilled Nursing Facility in Hillsdale. Born Nov. 4, 1929 in Pierceton, Ind., she was the daughter of Moody and Lillian (Bowen) Sleighter. Catherine graduated from Pierceton High School in 1947 and had worked as a bookkeeper for Allied Products Plant #4. She retired from Boler Industries. She was a life member of the Reading American Legion Auxiliary Post #360 and also belonged to the Hillsdale Moose Lodge, Chapter #564. Survivors include her husband, Earl Potter, whom she married April 14, 1990; one daughter, Cheryl Towers of Jonesville; two step-sons Michael Potter of Hillsdale, Randy (Arlene) Potter of Frontier; one brother, Scott Sleighter of Pierceton, Ind.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; numerous step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. Her parents, one son (Steve), two sisters and five brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with Pastor Don Harkey officiating. Visitation is scheduled from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday. Interment in Maplewood Cemetery will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Reading Emergency Unit. |
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ONTONAGON, Mich. -- Charles N. Watt, 70, of Ontonagon, was called home on April 4, 2009. |
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. |
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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Cheryle L. Votaw, 58, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at University of Toledo Medical Center. She was born Feb. 12, 1951, in Morenci. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Lake View United Brethren in Christ Church, Merry Lake, with Pastors Stephen E. Smith and Travis Ambrose officiating. Burial will be in Floral Grove Cemetery, Pioneer. Visitation will be noon to 8 p.m. Saturday at Thompson Funeral Home, Pioneer. |
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Cole Alan Gittinger March 15, 2009 Sunday, April 5, 2009 12:56 AM |
Cole Alan Gittinger, 38, formerly of Ottawa Lake, Michigan, was tragically killed on March 15, 2009, in an automobile accident near his home in Taos, New Mexico. |
DIMENT, Constance Ann - Age 75, of Grand Blanc/Flint, passed away Friday, April 3, 2009 at her residence. Funeral services will be 1PM Monday, April 6, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc Twp. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing. Visitation will be 2-8PM Sunday at the funeral home. A full obituary will appear in Sunday's paper. |
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DOLORES EVE GOUGH FLORIDA Dolores Eve Gough, age 78, of Marion County, Florida, previously a Bridgehampton Township resident in the Carsonville area, passed away Wednesday, March 25, in her home after a short illness. Dolores Wisienski was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 24, 1930, to Frank and Katherine (Rumak) Wisienski. She married Trayton Junior Gough on December 20, 1950, in Deckerville. She was proud to be a farmer's wife and a homemaker who enjoyed being outdoors in the fresh air. She loved working on the family farm and tending her flower and vegetable gardens. Many of the thousands of citrus trees on their grove in Florida, she grew root stock from seed, then grafted and budded the many different varieties to the root stock and finally, helped hand pick many of the thousands of boxes of fruit each year. She took great pride in these productive trees. And the fresh squeezed orange juice was pretty darn good also! She was gifted at getting plants and flowers to grow. She would look for unusual and unique plants, propagate them from seeds or cuttings and the flowers that followed were always superb! She also enjoyed the Western and the Sci-Fi Channels on TV. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Trayton Junior (Jr.), two sons; William (Christine) of Bay City and Trayton John (TJ) of Paisley, Florida, a very special daughter-in-law; Koko of Altoona, Florida, five grandchildren; Wil (Stacey) Gough of Mayville, Cindy (Daniel) Vincent of Utah, Sandi Gough of Utah, Kristie Stone of Deckerville and Nikki LaRue (Jerry) of Summerville, Tennessee, nine great grandchildren; Ryan, Trevor, Tyler, Austin, Alyssa, Kyle, Gabe, Lucas, and Lana. She is also survived by many sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews. Dolores was predeceased by her mother, Katherine, father, Frank, her brother, Edward Wisienski and grandson Jeremy Gough. The Gough family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to Cecil Hamill, formerly with the Sanilac County Bank, for his confidence in their abilities and his financial assistance by investing in Dolores & Trayton's Michigan Dairy and later crop farming operation. They farmed in Bridgehampton Township for 27 years. This eventually provided them with the financial ability to invest in their Florida orange groves where they have enjoyed living and working for the last 23 years in the sunshine of Florida's great outdoors. The family would like to extend their heart felt thanks to Koko for her love and care of Dolores in her final days. A celebration of life for Dolores E. Gough was held at the Apsey Funeral Home, your "Legacy of Life" funeral home with Fr. Charles Hammon officiating. Burial was in Downing Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to |
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Danny J. Bomia Dec. 3, 1948-March 31, 2009 Thursday, April 2, 2009 11:42 AM |
Danny J. Bomia, 60, of Monroe died at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday at his home. |
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Debrah K. Champion, age 48, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born Aug. 19, 1960, in Coldwater, and had resided in Sturgis most of life. She enjoyed being outdoors and being cold. Surviving are her mother, Joyce Ryan of Burr Oak; father, Larry Champion of Coldwater; three sisters, Kim (Charlie) Guire of Burr Oak, Lisa (Randy) Haney of Burr Oak, and Dawn (David) Daniels of Hastings; two stepsisters, Lisa and Amy Coburn; one stepbrother, Jeff Coburn; and many of her extended family and friends at the Gemini House in Sturgis.. Visitation will be held 1-2 p.m. Monday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road in Sturgis.  Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Doug Carr of Gateway River of Life Church officiating. Interment will follow in Burr Oak Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to the Gemini House, 1418 Rolling Ridge Lane, Sturgis, MI 49091.    |
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Eileen L. Cox, age 89, of Adrian, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Liberty Place in Adrian. She was born Aug. 2, 1919, in Grass Lake, Mich., to Percy and Ethel M. (Allen) Walters. On May 31, 1942, she married LaVerne R. Cox. He preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 2005. She had been employed by Faraday’s, Stubnitz Green, The Daily Telegram, Whitey’s and Kewaunee Scientific. Eileen is survived by a son, Donald (Mary) Cox of Adrian; two daughters, Linda Rider of Adrian and Marcia Ganun of Adrian; one brother, Percy Duane (Norma) Walters of Addison; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Velma Hoff and a brother, Millard Walters. Graveside services for Eileen will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery with Pastor Greg Burdine officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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GILE, Wis. -- Elizabeth M. "Betty" Morgando, 87, of 13 Park St., Gile, died Sunday morning, March 29, 2009, in Hurley. |
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Ellen Esther Simerman, 75, of Camden Township, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at home. Born Nov. 10, 1933, in Myerstown, Pa., she was the daughter of Ralph and Esther (Eisenhower) Kline. Ellen belonged to the Camden Missionary Church and enjoyed the task of sending greeting cards to parishioners from the church. Survivors include two sons, Daniel (Hope) Gaskin, Quincy, Frank Shuster; one sister, Irene (Carl) Katzaman, Wichita Falls, Texas; two brothers, John H. (Erma) Kline and Harold Eisenhower both of Pennsylvania; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, five husbands (Charles Gaskin Jr., Frank Shuster, Dee Hughes, Don Rupp, and Clyde Simerman) and four sons (Charles Gaskin III, Ralph, Jon and Roy Shuster). Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the Camden Missionary Church with Pastor Brian Colby officiating. Visitation is scheduled Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment in Camden Cemetery will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Ellen’s family, c/o George White Funeral Home, Reading. |
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Emogene  Reed, age 76, of Constantine, Mich., passed away  Thursday, April 2, 2009, at her home, following a battle with cancer. She was born in Elkhart County, Ind., on Oct. 24, 1932,  a daughter of  William and Mary Ethel (VanScoik) Schrock. Emogene graduated from Concord High School in 1950 and from Elkhart University as a medical assistant.   On July 1, 1956,  she married David Reed at the Florence Church of the Brethren in Constantine. He preceded her in death in 1982. She worked as a secretary at Harter Corp. in Sturgis and Middlebury, Ind., for 27 years, retiring in 1993. Emogene previously worked for Brethren Volunteer Services and for the U.S. Government in Washington, D.C., as a classified typist in operations research. She attended the Light and Life Wesleyan Church in Three Rivers. Surviving are her daughter,  Diane Reed,  Constantine; sons  Douglas (Gloria) Reed, Naperville, Ill., and Donald (Deborah) Reed,  Constantine; grandchildren Ben Reed, Joe Reed, Danielle (Jeremy) Howard, and Jessica Reed and  great-grandchild Ethan Howard. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Relatives and friends will be received 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the Eley Funeral Home in Constantine. Religious services will be held  at 11 a.m. Monday at Light and Life Wesleyan Church, Three Rivers,  with Pastor Samuel Maddox officiating. Interment will be at the Prairie River Cemetery in Centreville.  Memorial contributions may be made to the missionary fund at Light and Life Wesleyan Church. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.   |
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The next time you look into the sky and see the white steam trailing from a jet plane melting into a blue sky, or melding with the other clouds in our small stratosphere, you can remember men like Ervin E. Freimark. |
Esther D. Mantych, 83, of Manistee, died Thursday, April 2, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. The Herbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Frederick H. Jackson, age 90, passed away Friday, April 3, 2009, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. A memorial service is being planned for April 11, with details to be announced. |
List, Frederick J. Bay City, Michigan Mr. List passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009 at the Carriage House Nursing Home. He was born September 23, 1921 in Bay City. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Monday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A complete obituary will appear in Monday's edition of the paper. gephartfuneralhome.com |
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G. Pauline Gocke, 89, of Jonesville, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at the Community Health Center of Branch County. She was born Feb. 1, 1920 in McComb, Ohio to Howard and Marie (Lanning) Clevenger. She was married to Louis Gocke and he preceded her in death in 1985. Pauline resided in Jonesville the majority of her life and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Hillsdale. Surviving are two daughters, Matilda (William) Riggs of Mount Pleasant and Saundra (Daniel) Dull of Camden; two sons, Louis (Yung Cha) Gocke of Houston, Texas and Howard (Elizabeth) Gocke of Tacoma, Wash.; 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Jacqueline; a sister; and two brothers. Memorial services for Pauline Gocke will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Hillsdale with Brother Hayden Sutton officiating. Interment will take place at a later date at Mosherville Cemetery. There will be no visitation or calling hours. Arrangements are entrusted to the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
GEORGE CSIZMADIA CARSONVILLE George Csizmadia, age 91, of Carsonville, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2009, in his home. He was born on October 30, 1917 in Detroit, son of the late George & Rose (Pinter) Csizmadia, Sr. He married Helen Vanyi on August 16, 1941. She passed away on January 3, 2005. George was the founder of the Csizmadia Pallet Factory and a farmer in Bridgehampton Township. He is survived by five sons; George Jr. of Croswell, Richard of Deckerville, David of Carsonville, James (Sue) of Deckerville and Donald (Jodie) of Port Sanilac, seven daughters; Helen (Terrance) Wilson of Deckerville, Rosemary (Wilbert) Goodall of Cass City, Joann (Jerry) Cook of Deckerville, Judy (Brian) Winiarski of Peck, Carol (Larry) Mitchell of Sandusky, Vicki (Richard) Wilson of Deckerville and Linda (Daniel) Pike of Anchorage, AK, twenty-eight grandchildren and twenty-six great grandchildren. George was preceded in death by a son, Michael, one grandson, Shawn, two brothers, Elmer &Louis and sister Bridgett Messman. Funeral services were held at the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Carsonville with the Rev. David Frost, Baptist pastor officiating. Burial was in Washington Cemetery. His grandsons were the pall bearers. Memorials are suggested to Heartland Hospice. Arrangements made by Pomeroy Funeral Home, Six South Howard Ave., Croswell, MI 48422. 810-679-9800 |
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Sunday 5-8 p.m. and Monday 1-8 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13½ Mile Rd.), Warren. Rosary Monday 6:30 p.m. In state Tuesday at St. Edmund Catholic Church, 14025 Twelve Mile Rd., Warren 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. |
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FAIRBANKS, Gary Allan - Age 67, of LInden, died Friday, April 3, 2009 at his residence. Services will be held 11AM Monday, April 6, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Linden. Visitation will be held 6-8 PM Saturday and 2-4 and 6-8 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Genesys Hospice, Center for Gerontology or Heritage Hills Church. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
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George Edward Lambright, Sr., 69, of Hillsdale Township, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at the Community Hospital and Wellness Center in Bryan, Ohio. He was born Oct. 14, 1939 in Hillsdale to Clayton and Eliza (Bemis) Lambright. George graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1958 and worked at DCA in Hillsdale. His favorite hobbies were hunting, fishing, gardening, and waving at people at the corner of Bunn and Mechanic roads. Survivors include his wife, Pat (Bowers) Lambright, whom he married June 25, 1960; two daughters, Stephanie (Don) Hobbs of Camden and Linda Bryan of Hillsdale; one son, George (Connie) Lambright, Jr. of Howard City;  one sister, Virginia (Ed) Olyarnyk of Punta Gorda, Fla.; four brothers, Jerry (Sharon) Lambright of Hillsdale, Leonard (Nancy) Lambright of Hillsdale, Robert (Sandra) Lambright of Allen and Gary (Sandra) Lambright of Jonesville; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers, Fred, Lawrence and Harold Lambright; and five sisters, Elizabeth Lambright, Edith Waldecker, Florence Russell, Lois Huff, and Ellen Ivenson. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church at 192 Spring St. in Hillsdale, with Pastor Brian Nutter officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery in Hillsdale. Visitation is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the George White Funeral Home in Reading. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. |
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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Gladys Jansen, 80, of Holland, died Saturday, April 4, 2009. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral (place and time pending). Contributions to the American Diabetes Association. Obituary and condolences at |
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Harold D. Sosinski, age 91, of Bronson, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the Sturgis Hospital. He had been in failing health. Harold was born Sept. 23, 1917 in Bronson, son of Stephen J. and Mary Magdalene (Herman) Sosinski and was a lifelong Bronson area resident. On Sept. 23, 1944, he married Anna Lemanski in St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson. For 30 years, Harold worked at the former L A Darling Company, then another 10 years at the former Bronson Plastics, retiring in 1982. After his retirement, he stayed busy for the next 25 years as a local electrician, plumber and welder. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Harold was a life long member of St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church, where he served as usher for 57 years. He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus in Bronson for 66 years and a member of the Sacred Heart Society. He enjoyed working in his garden, fishing and playing cards. Harold always shared the fruits of his garden labor with family, friends and neighbors. Surviving are Anna, his wife of 64 years; his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Michael Heffernan of Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; his sons and daughters-in-law, Benedict and Lillian Sosinski of Jackson, James and Teresa Sosinski of Jackson, Alan and Carlene Sosinski of Bronson, and son Kenneth Sosinski of Madison, Wisc.; 20 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; his sister Ruth Buccellato of Allen Park; his brother Leonard (Marie) Sosinski of Woodstock, Ill.; his half-brother Francis Dietrich of Ossian, Ind. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Florence O’Shea and Stella Condon, his two half-sisters Mary Ann Dietrich and Alphia Kilp and two brothers Marion Sosinski and Joseph Sosinski. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009 at St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson with Rev. Fr. Richard Fritz officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Prayers before Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Kolcz Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the Kolcz Funeral Home from 3 – 8 p.m. Friday, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday. Memorial donations are suggested to be used according to the wishes of the family. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Helen Katherine Perotti, 84, of 103 W. Larch St., Ironwood, died peacefully Monday, March 30, 2009, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Living Community following a brief battle with cancer. |
TREMBLAY, Howard Louis - Age 96, of Clayton Twp. and Swartz Creek, died Friday, April 3, 2009 at Tanglewood Assisted Living. Services will be held 1PM Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Calvary Christian Church, 7315 Corunna Rd., Swartz Creek, Pastor Mike Haines officiating. Interment will follow at Bendle Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-8PM Monday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek and from 11AM Tuesday until the time of service at the church. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Carriage Town Ministries. Mr. Tremblay was born November 13, 1912 in Bay County, the son of Thomas Louis and Phoebe Emily (Pixley) Tremblay. In 1928 he finished 8th grade at Green School on Duffield Road in Clayton Twp. and then attended Flint Central High School and graduated with the class of 1931. Howard spent the next two years working on a farm for $1.00 a day. In 1933 he entered Michigan State College and majored in Horticulture. After graduating in 1937 he taught biology and vocational agriculture for 12 years in Flushing. Howard married Lavina E. Fults on August 24, 1938 and she preceded him in death on October 7, 2004. As a young boy Howard was president of the 4H Club. He was one of two in the area that earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1929. After his teaching days were over he operated a 200 acre farm on Corunna Road where he was noted for his world class pumpkins and served as secretary-treasurer of Michigan Artificial Dairy Breeders of Flushing for many years. Mr. Tremblay was a director of Genesee County Farm Bureau with his wife for 20 years and was on the Board of Review for Clayton Twp. for 35 years. He was also the secretary-treasurer of Red Feather, later United Way of Swartz Creek for 33 years. Howard was very active in church work; he was a lay leader in the Methodist Church for many years and an Elder in Calvary Christian Church since 1970. Howard enjoyed traveling, camping, sports, hunting and anything involving plants and animals. Surviving are: four children, Dorothy (Thomas) Yoder of Saginaw, Thomas Tremblay of Flint, Paul (Martha) Tremblay of Fenton, Diane (James) Coolich of Byron; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents; son, Douglas Howard Tremblay in 1972; brothers, Ranold, Ulysses and Cyril Tremblay. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
SIMMS, Irene Ruth - Age 79, of Swartz Creek, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, with Rev. G. Patrick England officiating. Burial in Plainfield Township Cemetery, Hale. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society. Tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
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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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BERRY, Jean Marie - Age 40, of Linden, passed away Friday, April 3, 2009 at home. Funeral Services will be 2PM Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, Deacon Ron Kinney officiating. Visitation will be 3-8PM Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family Online condolences or tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
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Judy L. Hammac Aug. 22, 1953-April 1, 2009 Thursday, April 2, 2009 11:42 AM |
Judy L. Hammac, age 55, a life long resident of Monroe, MI passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2009 in the emergency room at Mercy Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. |
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KALIS EUGENE |
Sunday, April 5, 2009, 4-9 p.m. and Monday, April 6, 2009, 3-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia, MI 48152. Funeral Service Tuesday, April 7, 2009, in state 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 11441 Hubbard, Livonia, MI 48150. Interment Parkview Cemetery. |
KLINE URSULA M |
Monday 5-9 p.m. with Funeral Service at 8:15 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Memorials to a charity of the donor's choice. Share your memories at |
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Kathaleen E. Nelson, age 92, of Zeeland, formerly of Saugatuck, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at Providence Nursing Home, Zeeland. Private family services will be held, memorials may be given to the Harbor Humane Society. Arrangements are by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home.     Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Katherine Geiger, 94, of Quincy, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Drew’s Place in Coldwater. She was born July 24, 1914 in Chicago, Ill., to William Geiger and Morstella Kotelman. For many years, Katherine was a volunteer at the Community Health Center of Branch County. She loved nature and enjoyed watching and feeding the birds as well as gardening and traveling. A former school teacher in Chicago, she will be remembered as a very caring educator who helped change the lives of many young students.  She will be sadly missed by her sister Ruth Weise of Chicago, Ill.; brother William (Marjorie) Geiger of Quincy; nieces Karen (Randy) King of Chicago, Ill., Sharon (Warren) Runyan of Reading and Judy Speer of Battle Creek; nephews Jim (Donna) Weise of Chicago, Ill. and Robert (Becky) Fenner of Brighton, Colo.; four great-nephews, two great-nieces and a very special friend, Joyce Gawne of Quincy. Funeral services will be held Monday, 11 a.m., at the George White Funeral Home, Quincy, with Pastor Don Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Quincy. Visitation is scheduled Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. |
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Keith LaMarre Brown, 76, passed on peacefully in his home on April 1, 2009. Keith was born Aug. 28, 1932, in Hillsdale to Albert N. and Marion DeGraff Brown. His wife of 54 years, Christine Crotty Brown, and his children Vern, Elizabeth, and Dwight survive him. He was a member of the Christian Science Church and served in many capacities including Second Reader. A lifelong farmer, Keith grew up as the fifth generation on his family farm on Brown Road in Moscow Township. He attended Jonesville Schools, and graduated from Michigan State College in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science in animal science and a master’s degree in animal nutrition. In 1953 he traveled to Nigeria with International Farm Youth Exchange, IFYE, as a 4-H ambassador. He served on the first Kellogg Farmer Study Group. In 1954 he married his high school sweetheart, Christine Crotty, and they moved to Virginia where Keith served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He raised registered Holsteins, Percheron draft horses, Shetland sheep and Duroc hogs for seven decades on Brownson Farms. In 1985 the family farm was designated a sesquicentennial farm – 150 years old. He and Christine operated Horse and Carriage Bed and Breakfast out of their home. He worked for congressmen Nick Smith and Tim Walberg. He served his community on the school board, township board, Lions Club and as President of Hillsdale County Fair Board. He served the state in his work with Michigan Holstein Association, Michigan Animal Breeders Cooperative and Michigan Centennial Farm Association. He made friends wherever he went, and cherished his family, friends, and animals. He loved to read, travel, and take RV trips to visit his grandchildren. He is survived by his son Vern (Valeria) of Jonesville; daughter, Elizabeth (Greg Britz) of Chapel Hill, N.C.; son Dwight (Kathy) of Berne, N.Y.; sister Mary Lou (John) Tanton of Petoskey; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services for Keith L. Brown will be 4 p.m. Saturday at the Jonesville United Methodist Church with Pastor Craig Pahl and Mrs. Patricia Meyer officiating. Private family interment will take place at Moscow Plains Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation 2-4 and 6-8  p.m. Friday at the Jonesville United Methodist Church. Arrangements entrusted to Eagle Funeral Home, Jonesville The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Hillsdale County Fair. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
Kenneth K. Finzel Sept. 25, 1933-April 4, 2009 Sunday, April 5, 2009 12:56 AM |
Kenneth K. Finzel, age 75, of Monroe MI, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 2:40 a.m. in his home. Ken had been seriously ill for the past 3 weeks. |
SPIEGEL - Konrad Nicholas Spiegel, aged 40, entered eternal life on Saturday, March 28, 2009 lovingly surrounded by his parents, Shirley and Dick and brothers, Stephen and James Spiegel. On Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m., a Vigil Service will take place at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft Ave. A Funeral Mass will be held at the church on Wednesday, April 15 at 11:00 a.m. A complete obituary will appear in the Easter Sunday issue of the Grand Rapids Press. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, please consider "Gift of Life" so others may live! Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf |
LATHAM GARY MICHAEL |
at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800, Tuesday 2-8 p.m. In state at Nardin Park United Methodist Church, 29887 W. Eleven Mile, Farmington, Wednesday 10:30 a.m. until the Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Donations in Gary's memory can be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1421 E. 12 Mile, Madison Heights, MI 48071. On line sympathy message at |
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Larry V. Beem, 69, of Camden Township, passed away Friday, April 3, 2009 at the Community Hospital in Bryan, Ohio.  He was born Nov. 13, 1939 in Hillsdale to Derwood and Mary (Shaffer) Beem. Larry graduated from Camden-Frontier High School in 1957 and had been a truck driver for ATL (now Continental Express) for 35 years. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, playing horseshoes and camping. Larry belonged to the Fremont, Ind. Moose Lodge #2387 and had held the offices of Governor and Chaplain. He was also a member of the NRA, American Fisherman’s Club and he loved helping with breakfasts at the Montgomery American Legion.  On Sept. 11, 1971, he married Edith (Long) and she preceded him in death in 2004. Survivors include daughter Lorrie (Michael) Beard of Ypsilanti, son Richard (Sonya) Beem of Montgomery, sister Linda (Ernie) Ash of Reading, brother Lynn (Stephanie) Beem of Reading and five grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by his parents and one son, Tim Beem. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m., at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with Ron Green officiating. Interment will follow in Berg Cemetery, Montgomery. Visitation is scheduled Monday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Mooseheart Camp in Batavia, Ill. or the Fremont, Ind. Moose Lodge. |
Lee Randall Sept. 9, 1935-April 3, 2009 Sunday, April 5, 2009 12:56 AM |
Lee Randall, 73 of Monroe, died at 11 p.m. Friday at Mercy Memorial Hospital where he had been since Monday. He had been in poor health for several years. |
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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Lloyd R. DeFord, age 90, of Sturgis, Mich., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 4, 2009, after fighting a courageous battle against cancer. Lloyd was born on May 3, 1918, in Sturgis, a son of Walter and Mabel (Wagner) DeFord. They preceded him in death. Sturgis was his home for his entire life, and he took great pride in his hometown. He graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1937. During his lifetime, Lloyd held jobs at several businesses, including Harvey Paper Company, Form Tubes, Carbon Coated Company, Spartan Coach and Syndicate Glass. He retired from Sutton Tool in 1983. After retirement, he was a driver for Dave Smith, Kool and Gateway Ford. In 1938, Lloyd married Lillian M. Woods. She preceded him in death in 1994. He married Vera Larsen in 1996. She survives. He is also survived by his brother, Aurthur DeFord of Spring Grove, Pa. Other survivors include a stepson, Steve (Joan) Larsen of Spring Arbor; a stepdaughter Sheryl (Dave) McCune of Sturgis; stepgrandchildren Jonathan Larsen of Jackson, Josh (Sarah) Larsen of Grand Rapids, Jenny (Rick) Culhane of Jackson, Samuel Larsen of Spring Arbor; a great-grandchild, RJ Culhane; and several nephews. Lloyd was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Also, he was a life member of the American Legion, Forty & Eight, and a life member of the Elks #1381. During World War II he served in the U.S. Air Force, 3rd Air Commandos, in both Panama and the Pacific Islands. Lloyd enjoyed many reunions around the country with his fellow servicemen. Though he became a stepgrandfather late in life, he took great pleasure in his newfound role. He will long be remembered for his many card games and the joy he experienced in helping with several Easter egg hunts. He will also be remembered for his sense of humor and stories that he passed along. Many thanks to Hospice, neighbors, and friends for their help, care, and concern during Lloyd's illness. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Lloyd R. DeFord will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Michael Klafehn and the Rev. Calvin Kolzow officiating. Graveside services will follow in Sturgis Memorial Garden, with full military rites conferred by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and the Capt. John J. Kelley V.F.W. Post #1355.  The family suggests memorial donations be directed to Hospice of Sturgis, P.O. Box 126, Sturgis, MI 49091. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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Lois Diehl of Chelsea, Mich.,  formerly of Flint, Mich., died March 31, 2009, at the University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor. Memorial Services to be announced later by the Brown Funeral Home, 1480 E.. Hill Rd., Grand Blanc, Mich, (810) 606-1300.   |
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Lorene Puckett, 86, of Zeeland, died Saturday, April 4, 2009.   Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Lakeshore Church of Christ, 711 Butternut Drive, Holland. Burial will be in North Holland Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St., Holland. Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
TUCKER, Loretta Annabell - Age 85, of Swartz Creek, formerly of West Plains, MO, died Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Genesys Hospice Care Center. Services will be held 2:30 PM Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint. Visitation will be held 10 AM until the time of service Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be held 10 AM Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Howell Memorial Park, Pomona, MO. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Genesys Hospice. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
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Lorraine K. Faber, 79, of Holland, died Friday, April 3, 2009, at her home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Downtown Chapel of Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 29 E. Ninth St., Holland. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Lyle F. Fitch, 84, of Hudson passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at his home. He was born April 14, 1924, in Hudson, Mich., the son of John F. and Alta Marie (Flowers) Fitch. He married Vivian A. Wollett on April 30, 1949, in Hillsdale, Mich., and she preceded him in death on Jan. 3, 1982. Lyle retired from Bohn Aluminum in Adrian, Mich., in 1974, after 24 years of service. He was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran, avid hunter and dearly loved his New York Yankees baseball team. Surviving Lyle are three daughters, Evelyn Harris of El Centro, Calif., Joyce (Pete) Rebisz of Chula Vista, Calif., and his care giver for the past 27 years, Tammy (Tim) Jewell of Hudson; two sons, Robert (Ellen) Fitch of Cement City, Mich., and Don (Tamara) Fitch of Hudson; four grandchildren, Gregory, Renee, Brandy and Johnathan; five great-grandchildren, Alexis, Kelsey, Emerson, Alexander and Kendall, and one sister, Pauline Betzer of Osseo, Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two sisters, Josephine Ford and Ida Borton, and two brothers, Charles and Paul Fitch. Funeral services for Lyle will be Saturday, April 4, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson with the Rev. Clyde Wonders officiating. Military interment by the Hudson American Legion Hannan Colvin Post #180 will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Hudson. Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may make memorial contributions to American Diabetes Association or the charity of donor's choice. |
MANN HILDA RUTH |
April 4, 2009, age 90 of Westland. Beloved wife of the late Sherman. Beloved sister of Alma Buehler and the late Ellen (Mennick) Long. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. In state Thursday 9 a.m. at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, 35320 Glenwood Rd., Westland until time of service at 10 a.m. Family will receive friends Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland. Family requests memorials to Heart Association or to St. John Ev. Lutheran Church. Please visit and sign a tribute at |
MOLNAR MARY JANE |
s will be held from 4-6 p.m., April 7, 2009 at Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held on April 8, 2009 at Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Hernando Pasco Hospice. |
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Madelyn (Fisher) Burch, age 63, formerly of Adrian, passed away Jan. 27, 2009, in Dolan Springs, Ariz. Graveside memorial services will be held on Monday, April 6, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Local arrangements were under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Margaret E. Samons March 31, 2009 Friday, April 3, 2009 11:46 AM |
Margaret E. Samons, 60, of Dundee died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in her home. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home. |
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Margaret G. Helbach, 75, of Holland, formerly of Fennville, died Friday, April 3, 2009, at Heartland of Holland. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2009, at the Chappell Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pearl Cemetery Clyde Township. Memorial donations may be made to the Jehovah’s Witnesses.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
Margaret R. Stanifer Dec. 9, 1926-April 4, 2009 Sunday, April 5, 2009 12:55 AM |
Margaret R. Stanifer, 82, of Monroe passed away Saturday, April 4 at 2 a.m. in Fountain View of Monroe. |
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MARENISCO, Mich. -- Mary Bernice "Mae" Knaack, 90, a lifelong resident of Marenisco, passed away Monday evening, March 30, 2009, in Wakefield. |
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Mary Cetola, 96, died peacefully April 1, 2009, in her apartment at Grand Court. She was born Mary Tihonchik in Bridgeport, Conn. In 1939 she married Henry A. Cetola who preceded her in death in 1995. She is survived by her son, Hank, and daughter-in-law, Kathie Duckworth; three grandchildren, Joe (Tricia) Waeschle of Livonia, Mich., Jenny (Keith) Kindred of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Katie Waeschle of Bluffton, S.C.; two great-grandchildren, Emily and Rachel Kindred; a sister, Olga Dumas, and a sister-in-law, Ida Cetola, both of Bridgeport, Conn. As per her request, cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home with a memorial planned for the future.  She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends at Grand Court. Those wishing to may make a memorial donation to the Adrian Community Preschool, P.O. Box 64, Adrian, MI 49221 or  Hospice of Lenawee, 415 Mill Road, Adrian, MI 49221, or by picking up an envelope at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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Mary L. Whitworth, age 77, Three Rivers, died Saturday, April 4, 2009,  at Fairview Living Centre in Centreville. She was born April 19, 1931, in Kentucky, a daughter of  William  and Bessie (Barnett) Eldridge. On Dec. 4, 1948, she married Ralph Whitworth in Jeffersontown, Ky. Mary worked as a line operator at Ventiline Products Bristol, Ind. She enjoyed bowling and was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Surviving are her husband Ralph Whitworth, Three Rivers; daughters Elizabeth  (Bessie) Priddy, Constantine, and Vivian (Don) Hendrick, Centreville;  sons Dwight Douglas (Peggy) Whitworth,  Goshen, Theodore Whitworth, Sturgis, and Jeffrey (Tina) Whitworth, Three Rivers; sister Margaret Doerr and brother Andy Aldoph Eldridge, both of Kentucky; son-in-law John Whetstone, Shipshewana; grandchildren James Priddy Jr., Herman Priddy, Carmita (Mike) Hunter, Jason (Nicole) Hendrick, Amy Ironside, Matthew Whetstone, Scott Whitworth, Mary Whitworth, Jessica Whitworth, Miah Whitworth, Stephanie Freeze and Stacey McGrath; and great-grandchildren Brittney, Austin, Brandon, Sydnee, Kaylee, Madison, Ross, Carson, Kendall, Kiah, Alexander, Zane, Devon,  Austin Chase and Ariah. She was preceded in death by her by parents; a son, Ralph Whitworth Jr.; a daughter, Sandra Whetstone; a son-in-law, James Priddy; a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Whitworth; a granddaughter, Nicole Black; sisters Nancy Girdley, Irene (Douglas); her husband; brothers Kenneth, James (Ted) and Ampster; and brother-in-law Kenneth Husband. Relatives and friends will be received  2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Eley Funeral Home in Centreville, where religious services will be held  at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment will be at the Mottville Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Health Diabetes Education. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.     |
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RAMSAY, Mich. -- Mathew John Olexa Jr., 69, of E8179 Alice Street, Ramsay, passed away Sunday morning, April 5, 2009, in Ironwood, after a lengthy illness. |
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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Maxine J. Ortell July 13, 1924-April 1, 2009 Friday, April 3, 2009 11:45 AM |
Ortell, Maxine J., Milan, Michigan, age 84, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Saline Evangelical Home. |
McAULIFFE ANN R (BRODERICK) |
Of Wethersfield, Connecticut, died on Friday, April 3, 2009. She was born on September 1, 1909 in Athea, County Limerick, Ireland, and was raised in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland. She was the daughter of the late Thomas D. and Hannah M. (McDonnell) Broderick. Ann is the beloved wife of the late John J. McAuliffe Sr. In addition to her husband, Ann was predeceased by her brother, David F. Broderick, of Detroit, MI, and her sister, Mary E. Broderick of Manchester, CT. She leaves her son and daughter-in-law, John J. and Arlene T. McAuliffe and her daughter and son-in-law, Margaret A. Peggie and Richard J. Walsh III, all of Wethersfield; and three granddaughters; and three great-grandsons. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2009. For online expressions of sympathy or information, please visit farleysullivan.com. |
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Michael C. Wilder, age 54, of Three Rivers, Mich., went home Thursday, April 2, 2009, following a seven year battle with cancer.  He was born in Saint Thomas, Ontario, Canada, on Aug. 24, 1954, a son of Donald Percey and Sheilah (Ryder) Wilder.  Michael graduated from Glen Oaks Community College and was a journeyman electrician. He had been employed at Dayco in Three Rivers, Lear Plastics in Mendon, and most recently at Eaton Manufacturing in Three Rivers.  He was married to Sherri Kurzawski in Sturgis in 1982; they were divorced in 1998. Michael was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Goshen. He enjoyed restoring old cars, sailing, hunting, fishing, and golf.  He had a special love of music and played several instruments. Michael is survived by three children, Jeffery Wilder and Jessica Wilder both of Colon, and John Wilder (Ann) of Saint Thomas, Ontario;  his mother, Sheilah Sears of Three Rivers; a sister, Dyana Higley (Dana) of Three Rivers; his fiancee, Jane Hoover of Goshen, Ind.; and by extended family in England.  He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Wilder; two brothers, Hugh and David Wilder; his stepfather, Harry Sears; and a niece, Carrie Wilder. Cremation has been conducted.  A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. April 14 at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon, with the Rev. Father, Chris Smith, pastor of Saint John’s Catholic Church in Goshen, officiating.  Interment will be in South Park Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to Relay for Life.  Online register and condolences are at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com.   |
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BESSEMER, Mich. -- Norma J. (Plochocki) Evsich, 84, of Bessemer, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, in Ironwood. |
Officer Gary Fortner July 7, 1970-March 31, 2009 Thursday, April 2, 2009 11:42 AM |
Officer Gary Fortner, 38, of Monroe passed away March 31, 2009 at 12:58 a.m. |
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Orin W. ‘Pops’ Evans, age 87, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 3, 2009, at Thurston Woods Villa. Orin was born June 18, 1921, in Beaver Dam, Wis., a son of the late Robert and Louise (Gadson) Evans. Early in life, Orin lived in Beaver Dam.  He had lived most all of his adult life in Burr Oak and Sturgis. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1947 during World War II. He married Helen Dunn; this marriage ended in divorce. He later married Dessie (Peggy) Carpenter. She preceded him in death in 1997. Orin had worked for Tube Fabrication in Sturgis, for the Klinger Lake Country Club and had also been the dog warden for Sturgis. He loved going to the fair, listing to Hank Williams music, being with his family and grandchildren. He was a handyman and enjoyed helping others.  Orin was an avid Jeff Gordon fan.  We’ll miss his great sense of humor. He is survived by two sons, Lee R. (Mary Jo) Evans of Bronson and Orin C. (Pam) Evans of Sturgis,; two stepsons, George (Thelma)Wonders of Bronson and Robert & (Shirley) Wonders of Sturgis; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a stepson, Donald Wonders. The family will receive relatives and friends 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Schipper Funeral Home in Colon.  Funeral services celebrating the life of Orin W. Evans will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. John Shoup officiating.  A graveside committal service and burial will follow at Sturgis Memorial Gardens.   |
PITTIGLIO FRANCESCA |
Sunday 3-9 p.m. and Monday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby), 54880 VanDyke Ave. at 25 Mile Rd. Wake Service Monday 7 p.m. Funeral Tuesday Instate 10 a.m. at Ss John and Paul, 7777 W. 28 Mile Rd. (W. of VanDyke), until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at: |
GILLESSE - Paul Gillesse, age 87, of Grand Rapids, passed away on April 3, 2009. The full obituary will be in the Sunday edition of the paper. Call 361-2613 for information. Heritage Funeral Home |
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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Phyllis Laraine (Lipka) Dunham Nov. 9, 1947-Jan. 28, 2009 Saturday, April 4, 2009 2:04 AM |
Phyllis Laraine (Lipka) Dunham, age 61 of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Dundee, passed away January 28, 2009 in Dallas. |
RENZI KIMBERLY S |
Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with a Prayer Service 7 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 851 Canton Center Rd., Canton. In state Wednesday 10 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas a Becket Catholic Church, 555 S. Lilley Rd., Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Honor Foundation. |
ROSENBERG EDWARD |
Beloved husband of 62 years to Shirley Rosenberg. Dear father of Howard (Brenda) Rosenberg, Marlene Rosenberg, and Arlene (Rick) Agree. Loving grandfather of Marlo (Jason) Scott, Aaron Boesky and his fiance Pretty Susanty Sumarno, Lena Agree, Stacy (Michael) Zousmer, and Joey Agree and his fiance Hailey Moore. Proud great-grandfather of Ava and Aiden Scott, Bradley, Lindsey, and Jamie Zousmer and Blayze Karp. Edward Rosenberg was the last surviving son of the late Aaron and the late Ida Rosenberg. He was the brother of the late Lester, the late Jack, the late Nat, and the late Al Rosenberg. SERVICES 10:30 A.M. TUESDAY MORNING AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY. www.irakaufman.com, 1 guest book message |
Randolph "Randy" Reagan, aged 50, of Saranac, passed away April 1, 2009., |
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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Rev. Fr. Arthur W. Fauser April 1, 2009 Friday, April 3, 2009 5:41 PM |
Father Arthur Fauser, age 83, of Grosse Pointe, died peacefully at the Motherhouse of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary [IHM], Monroe, Michigan, on April 1, 2009, after struggling with heart problems and other ailments. |
Rev. Kurt Michael Peterson May 25, 1950-March 31, 2009 Friday, April 3, 2009 12:00 PM |
Rev. Kurt Michael Peterson, age 58, of Saline, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009. He died from pancreatic cancer. |
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Rollen Lee Grayson Sr., 58, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, April 3, 2009, in Ironwood, with his loving family by his side. |
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Roy L. Filley, 90, of Coldwater died Tuesday, April 2, 2009 at the Laurels of Coldwater. The service will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastor Frank Snyder from the Calvary Baptist Church in Quincy officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post #52 Drill Team. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 3, 2009 from 2-8 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home. Roy was born Nov. 1, 1918 in Coldwater to Don and Lolo (Morehouse) Filley. Roy married Helen Reynolds on Feb. 14, 1948 in Angola, Ind. Mr. Filley was a veteran of WWII serving five years with the US Army, Company A 126th Infantry Division, Michigan National Guard. He served with two of his brothers, whom were both killed on the front lines of fighting. Roy moved through all the islands of engagement before he was discharged in 1945. Mr. Filley has resided in Coldwater for 13 years, after 30 years in Dowagiac. He worked at Bendix in South Bend, Ind. for 30 years, retiring in 1981. Roy was a skilled woodworker who made birdhouses and a variety of things from wood and he enjoyed making models of and collecting old ships. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed yard work, gardening and fishing . He is survived by his wife Helen, his sons Don (Ann) Filley of Granger, Ind., Jon (Cindy) Filley of Lansing, Roy (Shonda) Filley of Benton Harbor and Steven (Jody) Filley of Dowagiac, his daughter Connie (Jack) DeLand of Adrian, his brother Keith Filley of Coldwater, his sisters Opal Bailey of Dowagiac and Pearl Kloath of Allegan, 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Roy was preceded in death by his parents and many brothers and sisters. Memorials may be directed to the American Legion Post #52. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the online guestbook. |
Ruth E. Carlson March 28, 2009 Saturday, April 4, 2009 2:04 AM |
Ruth E. Carlson, age 88, former Erie resident, died March 28, 2009, in Sebring, FL. |
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Ruth M. Culver, 102, of Hudson died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. She was born in Jackson, Mich., on Oct. 10, 1906, the daughter of Roy and Ella Chivers. After graduating from Jackson High School, she matriculated at Hillsdale College where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. In 1927 Ruth graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and began a teaching career in The Hudson Public Schools. In August of 1929 Ruth and Fred Culver were married and established a family home in Hudson.  Fred died in 1973 and Ruth lived at the family home for the remainder of her life. Ruth had an eclectic interest in a broad range of activities. She was an avid reader, gardener, cook and had a life-long interest in current events. She was a member of the Hudson Woman’s Club where she served a term as president. She had a fondness for convertible autos and antiques, and took great joy and comforts in the companionship of her many pets. Her sense of humor spiced the good times and softened the difficult ones. Of her many interests, none compared with her love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, her parents, Roy and Ella Chivers, her sister, Esther Davey, and many friends. She is survived by her sons, Chandler Culver of Hudson and Fred Culver and his wife, Betty, of Muskegon; grandchildren, Cassie Johnson and her husband, Ken, of Muskegon and Carter Culver and his wife, Donna, of River Forest, Ill.; great-grandchildren, Matthew Lily and Sophie Culver of River Forest, Ill., and Carrie, Katy and Kyle Johnson of Muskegon; nephew, Robert Davey and his wife, Cynthia, of Jackson. Ruth’s final years were beset with the illness and debilities of aging but she remained cheerful, interested, uncomplaining and engaged to the end. She will be greatly missed by family, friends and Maggie. Funeral Services for Ruth will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson with the Rev. Dr. Samuel E. Wickard officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Hudson. Visitation will be on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Hudson Public Library. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
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SAMUEL C. BAKER LEXINGTON On Saturday, March 28, 2009, quietly and privately, as he lived his life, Samuel C. Baker, departed from his earthly home to join other family members and loved ones. He was predeceased by his wife Ruth, his sister Christine, five brothers, two nephews Charles Richard and Roblee. During his last hours, the tears flowed freely from those who loved him best and while there will be emptiness in their lives, the memories will remain strong, as was the man himself. His story-telling tales were entertaining, his laughter infectious, his appreciation of good food and especially chocolate pie well-known, and his interest in hunting and dogs more than a hobby. He was many things to many people. To his hunting friends, he will be remembered as "The Coon Man", to family members Uncle Charles, to neighbors simple "Sam". He served his country as a Staff Sgt. in the Army during WWII receiving many commendations and awards. He was loved by many, and is survived byone sister; Minnie (Bill) Trombley and his very special friends, Linda & Buck Lashbrook and Trudy, and two stepdaughters. His nieces and nephews were his family and to those who loved him the best, he will always be missed but when remembered it will be with a smile. Per his request there will be no visitation or service. Arrangements made by Pomeroy Funeral Home, Lexington. |
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SAVAGE RUTH CAPLAN |
Beloved wife of the late Milton L. Caplan and the late Sidney Savage. Dear mother of Evva (Dr. Michael) Hepner and Peter (Suzan) Caplan. Loving grandmother of Michael Caplan, Aliza Caplan, and Sarah Hepner. Also survived by Sidney Savage's children Leslie (John) Wilhelm and Bonnie (Dr. Michael) Rosenberg, their children Amy (Scott) Prechtel, Sarah (Perry) Solheim, Eric (Jennifer) Rosenberg, Scott (Jamie) Carrick, Todd (Kelli) Carrick, Matthew (Natalya) Rosenberg, Adam (Randi) Carrick, and Julie Rosenberg, 15 great-grandchildren, and her loving caregivers Joan and Michelle McLaren. SERVICES 1:30 P.M. MONDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY. |
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"OOSIE" Beloved wife of the late Jack Schlesinger and the late Max Schuster. Dear mother of Martha Schlesinger and Jay (Maria Torres) Schlesinger. Devoted friend of the late Norman Bauer. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. PRIVATE SERVICES WERE HELD. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, (248) 406-6000, or visit |
SHEINER CAROL |
Beloved wife of the late Leo Sheiner. Dear mother of Susan Sheiner, Joel (Patti) Sheiner, and Richard (Sheryl) Sheiner. Loving granmother of Daniel, Justin, and Julian Epstein, and Jordan and Alan Sheiner. Daughter of the late Harry and Anna Berkowitz and sister of the late Julie Cantor. Services and interment Sunday April 5 at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. For time, please contact HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (248) 543-1622. |
SPENCER CLOVIS DEWITT |
Age 71, March 18, 2009, at home after a difficult illness. Beloved husband of Elsie Pitts Spencer. Loving father of Susan, David (Rebecca), Michael, Tracy and Paula. Proud grampa of Christopher Maniere Spencer, Andrea Walker Spencer, Ramius Maniere Spencer, Ishan Spencer, Calrisian Spencer, Dominique Hall Spencer, Miguel Clay Spencer and Hollis Spencer. Dear son-in-law of the late Bernard and Ruth Pitts. Dear brother of the late Curtis (Veita Bland-Spencer), David (Pat), Ronnie, Marilyn Neil and Natalie and brother-in-law of Nancy (Stephen) Copeland, Felicia Pitts Harper and Michael (Jean) Pitts. He will be missed by all his family and friends. Clovis accomplished much including 2 degrees, being a USAF Veteran and working in Law Enforcement. He loved planes, guns, kids, pets - and talking. His Memorial service was held March 23rd at Corpus Christi Parish in Detroit. Burial with military honors at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan on April 8, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Blessings and Joy, dear one. |
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Sharon J. Snyder, 53, of 17932 Indian Prairie Road, White Pigeon, Mich., died Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Rivercrest Specialty Hospital in Mishawaka, Ind., after an extended illness. She was born Oct. 22, 1955, in Angola, Ind., a daughter of George W. and B. Lucille (Steiner) Rummel. She was a graduate of East Noble High School in Rome City, Ind. On Nov. 17, 1984, she married Ralph M. Snyder in Kimmel, Ind. He preceded her in death on Oct. 12, 2006. She was a homemaker, did house cleaning and worked with her husband. She was a member of Christian Fellowship Center in Sturgis. She enjoyed reading, bird- and deer-watching and Church Pathfinders. Surviving are a sister, Joan (Bill) Fleming of Fort Wayne, Ind.; a brother, Stephen Rummel of Kendallville, Ind.; four nephews; and several great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. Preceding her in death were her husband; her parents; and two sisters, Marsha and Mary. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Farrand Funeral Home, 300 N. Kalamazoo St., White Pigeon. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with Pastor Glen Middleton of the Christian Fellowship Center of Sturgis officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Fellowship Center or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.   |
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Shirley “Ann” Boyd, of Hillsdale, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born April 25, 1939, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of James and Augustine Hembree. She is survived by three children, Tom Brown, Ted (Tuesday) Brown and Susan Boyd; six grandchildren, Landry, Jessica, TJ, Norman, Courtnie and HB; one step grandchild, Michael and a very close friend, Marti Rice. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Roscoe Brown and Harold Boyd and one grandchild, Justin. Mrs. Boyd worked as a nurse’s aide for many years at three different locations, the Maple Lawn Facility, the Litchfield Nursing Center and the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She and her husband, Harold owned and operated Cambria Hardware until Harold’s death. She was a member of Hillsdale Assembly of God, the D.A.V. and she was a past member of the Salvation Army where she will be missed ringing bells at Christmas time. She was also involved in the Girl Scouts for many years. A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Shirley Ann Boyd will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale 11 a.m. Saturday with Pastor Dennis Haarer officiating. Interment will take place in the Cambria II Cemetery in Cambria Township. The family will receive friends for visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the family; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.   |
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Sister Mary Arlene Scott died on April 2, 2009, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich. She was 55 years of age and in the 17th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Mary Arlene was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., to Robert and Mary Luisa (Smith) Scott. Sister graduated from Cardinal Gibbons High School in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and received a Bachelor of Education Degree in Early Childhood Development from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla., a Master of Religious Education Degree and a Master of Pastoral Studies Degree, both from Loyola University in Chicago, Ill. Sister spent 18 years ministering in education in Adrian, Mich., Chicago and Maywood, Ill., St. Petersburg and Miami Shores, Fla. Sister was Director of Mission and Ministry for two years and Assistant Vice President of Mission and Ministry for eight years at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla. Sister became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in Adrian in January of 2009. Sister Mary Arlene is survived by her parents, Robert and Mary Scott of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla; two brothers, Gregory Scott of Tampa, Fla., and Patrick Scott of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla,, and a sister, Julianne Cleary of Oakland Park, Fla. Visitation is from 6:15 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2009, in the Rose Room at the Dominican Life Center, followed by Vigil Prayer at 7 p.m. in St. Catherine Chapel. The Funeral Liturgy will be offered in St. Catherine Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2009. Burial will be in the Congregation cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221. |
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MERCER, Wis. -- Stanley Kochajkiewicz, 88, of Martha Lake Road, Mercer, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at home. |
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THELMA E. MOLL SANDUSKY Thelma E. Moll, age 91, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky. Thelma has lived in Sandusky since 2005 and was previously from the Lewiston area. She was born December 18, 1917 in DeGraff, Ohio daughter to the late Orla and Ethel (Eisaman) Garling. She graduated from the Lutheran Institute High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1937. She married Pastor Paul M. Moll on May 27, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri. He preceded her in death February 11, 1990. Thelma was a long time member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Port Sanilac, where she belonged to the Church Ladies Aid and also sang in the choir. She worked seven years for the Harvestore Company, typing and telegraphing in Fort Wayne, Indiana and also six years at Aunt Janes Foods in Croswell as a typist. She enjoyed being a devoted mom who loved to give and was active in whatever she could do to help. In her younger years she enjoyed her sharp shooting hobby. She also loved entertaining and serving wonderful meals. She is survived by three sons; Paul (Shelly) Moll of Belleville, David Moll of Benzonia and Phillip (Linda) Moll of Barrington, Illinois, three daughters; Judy (Pam) Moll of Wisconsin, Susan (David) Salowitz of Carsonville and Cathy (Mark) Bokach of Linwood, sixteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son, Theodore. Funeral services were held at St. John Lutheran Church in Port Sanilac with Pastor Leo Thoms officiating. Cremation followed the service at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City with burial of cremains at the St. John Cemetery in Port Sanilac. Memorials may be given to the donation of your choice. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Inc., Sandusky, Michigan. (810)-648-2244 www.marshfuneral.com |
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THELMA I. HAZEN MARLETTE Thelma (Heussner) Hazen, age 82, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2009. She was born November 13, 1926 in Snover, Michigan to the late Norman and Mattie Heussner. Thelma attended Marlette Community Schools. She married Don Hazen on February 2, 1944. They lived and raised their five children in the Marlette area. Thelma and Don enjoyed many years of square dancing and bowling. She was a wonderful gardener, seamstress, cook and loved to paint. She worked as a bookkeeper, clerk and was co-owner with daughter, Linda of The Country Crate for several years. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church and served in many ways. Thelma had a great love of family and will be sadly missed by all. She is survived by her husband; Don of 65 years, four daughters; Lois (Ron) Harneck, Linda (Roger) Wilson, Brenda (Roger) Redmond and Kris (Bob) Diegel, eleven grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, James Donald Hazen and brother, Leonard Heussner. Funeral services were held at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette with Pastor Bart Mueller officiating. Burial was in the Christian Memorial Cultural Center in Peck, Michigan. Memorials may be donated to Hope Lutheran Church, United Hospice Service or the donation of your choice. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel - Marlette, Michigan, (989) 635-3658 www.marshfuneral.com |
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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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Terry L. Briley, 54, of LaGrange, Ind, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange. Mr. Briley lived most of his lifetime in LaGrange  and Sturgis, Mich.  He worked at Parma Tube in Sturgis as a maintenance engineer and was active with the Sturgis Toy Run. Mr. Briley was born on Dec. 16, 1954, in South Bend, Ind., to the late Homer and Flora Allene (Ray) Briley.  On June 30, 1990, he married Rae Ann Prior in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Mrs. Briley survives in LaGrange. Also surviving are five children, Michelle Getz, Christopher Getz and Corey Hart, all of LaGrange, Balinda and Jeremy Marchand of Howe, Ind., and Heather Hart of Kalamazoo; and four grandchildren. Also preceding him in death was a brother, Wayne Briley. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange. Funeral service will be held at  7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas McShannock officiating. Memorials may be made to Sturgis Toy Run or Parkview Home Health and Hospice. Condolences may be left for the family at  www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com. |
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The memorial service for WILLIAM B. WEISELL will take place Saturday, April 11, 2009 at the Terrace Room, Meadowood Retirement Community, in Bloomington, Ind. The service is at 11 a.m., with a musical prelude by Charles Webb beginning at 10:30 a.m.In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting tribute donations to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. |
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Valerie J. Wilkes, age 52 of Monroe, passed away at 10:26 a.m., Friday, April 3, 2009 at Mercy Memorial Nursing Center. Friends may gather from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday at Merkle Funeral Service where additional services are pending. |
Valerie Jean Wilkes Feb. 28, 1957-April 3, 2009 Sunday, April 5, 2009 12:55 AM |
Valerie Jean Rankin was born in Monroe, Michigan on February 28, 1957. She was the daughter of George Rankin and Helen (Moyer) Rankin. Valerie attended Monroe Public Schools. She married Gregory Wilkes. |
Vernon L. Laufer, 88, of Ludington, died Friday, April 3 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Dec. 17, 1920 in Franklin Park, Ill. He married Dorothy Pedersen in 1941 and she preceded him in death ... |
• Vernon L. Laufer, 88, of Ludington died today, April 3. Alexander-Rye Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home 9800 S. Telegraph Rd. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. www.howepeterson.com |
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Warren H. Stultz, age 87, of Adrian passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. Warren is survived by his daughter, Shirley Maurer of Adrian; a brother, Charles (Virginia) Stultz of Avondale, Ariz.; a sister, Bernice Parker of Phoenix, Ariz.; two grandchildren, Byron (Kristie) Taulton II of San Diego and Tamaris Henagan of Columbus, Ohio; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.  At Warren’s request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2009, at Wagley Funeral Home. Friends may visit the family on Monday from 10 a.m. until the service. You may send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Warren may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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Wilford A. Shepherd, age 65, of Adrian died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center. He was born Aug. 9, 1943, in Britton, Mich., to Ray and Verbena Shepherd. He lived in Adrian for the last 37 years under the excellent care of New Horizons and Renaissance Homes. Wilford was like a rock to those who knew him: always there, always kind. He will be grieved by many. Wilford is survived by two sisters, Peggy Sanderson and Mary Hurley; brothers, Max Shepherd and Daniel Shepherd; nieces, Lynn, Kristen, Donna and Julia; nephews, Brian, Adam and Jeff; and several grand nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services for Wilford will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2009, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Dr. Daniel Shepherd officiating. Burial will be in the Ridgeway Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home. You may send condolences to the family at www.pursefuneralhome.com/condolences.htm or e-mail to pursefuneralhome@yahoo.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Renaissance Community Homes. Envelopes are available at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
William E. McMillin April 5, 1942-April 1, 2009 Saturday, April 4, 2009 2:05 AM |
William E. McMillin, 66, passed away April 1, 2009, in St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville, Tenn. He had been in poor health for 7 years and seriously ill for 2 years. |
William H. "Bill" Burras, of Ionia, age 86, loving husband, father and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2009. |
William Lawrence Longstreth, 71, of Brandon, Florida passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2008. |
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Willy Tervoort, 88, of Holland, died Friday, April 3, 2009, at Resthaven Care Center. Arrangements will be announced by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Northwood Chapel. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 480 North 152nd Ave. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday with Wake Prayers at 8:30 p.m. at the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes-Northwood Chapel, 295 Douglas Ave.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Wilma E. “Billie” Schafer, age 79, died Friday, April 3, 2009, at Cambrian Assisted Living in Tecumseh, Mich. Billie was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Robert and Dorothy Dykes on Oct. 22, 1929.  She retired from the Libbey Glass Factory after working as an inspector for 19 years and then began a second career with Gladieux Foods as a cook and caterer. Billie loved to cook and bake for her family and friends. Billie is survived by her son, Michael Schafer; grandson, Christopher Schafer; and her adopted granddaughter, Sherry Demski.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph L. Schafer; son, Robert Schafer; and her companion for 15 years, Richard Ankney. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Road) where services will follow at 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our Web site at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com. |
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Xieng Pongrhimkham, 91, of Holland died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at his home.  A funeral service will be noon on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St. with cremation following at Rosedale Memorial Park and Crematory.  Visitation will be  6 to 8 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. |
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