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age 90 of Gladwin died April 14, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Belanger (d. 2007). Loving mother of Helen (Jim) McGuire, John Belanger, Robert (Diane) Belanger, Francis Mandeville, Bernadette Belanger, Bernard (Linda) Belanger, Annette Belanger, James (Brenda) Belanger, and Renee (Jim) Bosman. Preceded in death by her children Thomas (Judy) Belanger, Joseph Belanger, Paul Belanger and Theresa Belanger. Also survived by 30 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Sister of the late Richard and Owen Flynn. Funeral Mass from St. William Catholic Church, Walled Lake Thursday 12:30 p.m. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery Gladwin Friday 12 Noon. Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac Trail Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Wednesday 3-9 p.m. (Rosary 7 p.m.). Memorials to Sacred Heart School in Gladwin appreciated. Condolences at |
BERTOTTI JOSEPH C |
Age 88, April 10, 2009. Loving husband of Willa Mae. Son of the late Augustino Bertotti and the late Teresa Bertotti; brother of the late Rosa Jannuzzi, the late Frank Bertotti, the late Mary (Bertotti) Yaest, the late Margaret Bertotti. Funeral Services were held Tuesday 11 a.m. at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre (1 block S. of 13 Mile Rd.) Madison Heights. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. |
BEULA E. LARKIN LAPEER Beula E. Larkin, age 90, of Lapeer went home to be with the Lord Monday, April 6, 2009 at Lapeer Regional Hospital in Lapeer. She was born September 16, 1918 in Erie, Pennsylvania daughter to the late Warren and Sarah Zepernick Moyer. She married Rev. John E. Larkin on December 23, 1941 in Fremont, Ohio. He has preceded her in death on January 6, 2006. Beula has been living in Lapeer the past 6 years and previously in Vermilion, Ohio. Prior to living in Vermilion, Beula lived in Marlette, where her husband John Pastored the Bethel Church for 18 years. Beula was very active in the work at Bethel church serving as Choir Director, Head of Nursery, Organist and the various women s group organizations of the church. She also worked as a sales clerk at the former Ray's Mens Wear in Marlette. Beula also worked with her husband John as an Independent Shaklee Business Owner for several years in Marlette before retiring to live in Vermilion, OH. She enjoyed music, playing the organ, fishing and going to the cabin in Grayling. But most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family as a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by three sons; John (Carol) Larkin of Jackson, Rick Larkin of Lapeer and Rod (Danette) Larkin of Lapeer, eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Sarah Moyer, husband John Larkin and sister Ruby Wells. Funeral services were held at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette, with son Pastor John Larkin officiating. Burial has taken place at the Marlette Cemetery. Memorials may be donated to Lapeer County Medical Care Facility (Suncrest) or to the family. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, MI. (989) 635-3658 www.marshfuneral.com |
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BILL (WILLIS) MERRIMAN DECKERVILLE Bill (Willis) Merriman, age 83, passed away on Tuesday April 7, 2009 in the Deckerville Community Hospital after a short illness. He was born February 3, 1926 in Deckerville the son of the late Oscar and Amy (Fair) Merriman. Bill married Miss. Ileene Quandt on April 27, 1946. She preceded in death on January 30, 2009. Mr. Merriman worked for the United States Soil Conservation Service for 40+ years as a Soil Service Technician. He had a great love for the farmland and watersheds of Sanilac County. He enjoyed very much to help farmers to correctly tile drain their fields, dig or clean out a drain, or install a farm pond, or generally help farmer be good stewards of the soil and watersheds of the county. Bill had a great many friends in Sanilac County through his work in the Sandusky office. Besides working full time for the Soil Conservation Service, Bill and his wife Ileene had a small dairy operation outside of Deckerville. They worked together to keep this operation ongoing. Mr. Merriman was very devoted to his wife, family, and agriculture. He worked to raise a son and daughter, and granddaughter plus all the other jobs and hardships he had during his lifetime. He enjoyed going for rides in the countryside or watching his grandsons play football and his granddaughter play basketball. Bill will always be remembered by his family, friends, and caretakers for his big pleasing smile. He is survived by one son; Randy (Dora) Merriman of Deckerville and one daughter; Roxanne La Londe of Casper Wyoming, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one sister; Mrs. Ida Wagner of Mayville, one sister-in-law; Margaret Merriman of Deckerville, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter; Natalie Merriman, five brothers; Harleigh, Joel, Richard, David, and Frank and three sisters; Dorothy Austin, Anne Thorn and Ruth Cloutier. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Bill Merriman have been held at the Apsey Funeral Home your "Legacy of Life" Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Wolf officiating. Burial was in Zion Cemetery, Watertown. Memorials may be made to the Natalie Merriman Scholarship Fund at Deckerville Community Schools or the 1st Presbyterian Church, Deckerville. Condolences may be sent to apseyfuneralhome.com |
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Beatrice Rita Grove, 86, of Gladwin, passed away March 31, 2009, at her home at The Brook of Gladwin. |
Bruce Wesley Hayes, 74, of Gladwin passed away suddenly on April 7, 2009. |
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CRAWFORD JEAN M |
Age 56, resident of Clawson, died April 10, 2009. She was born November 24, 1951 in Detroit, MI. Jean was a proud mother and grandmother and loved spending time with her family. Her hobbies included knitting, making jewelry, music, reading, nature and films. She was an accomplished and dedicated Respiratory Therapist who worked in the tri-county area for many years. She is survived by her daughters Mary (Mark) Prosic and Eva Groesbeck, loving grandsons Mason and Maddox, father William Crawford, sister Karen Crawford and her faithful canine companion, Partner. A Celebration of Jean's life will be held on Friday, April 17 at Gramer Funeral Home, 705 N. Main in Clawson from 4-7 p.m. with a Prayer Service and sharing of memories at 7 p.m. Condolences may be shared with the family at |
CRAWLEY JOHN W |
Age 88 April 18, 1920- April 13, 2009. Beloved husband of Lottie for 23 years. Loving father of Maureen (Chris) Dritsan, Nancy (John) Bonnell, Patrick (Jackie), Colleen (Ken Clein), Carolyn and Kelly (Jim) Theisen. Proud grandfather to Jason, Courtney (Andrew), Michael, Paul, Jack, Deirdre, Jared, Jill, Adam and Ryan. Devoted brother to Irene (Mike) McCann. Predeceased by Trudy, his cherished spouse of 28 years. Dear stepfather to Yvonne (Patrick) Stevenson, Curtis (Monica), Gregory and Anne Reinke. John was a decorated WWII Army Veteran with the 82nd Airborne awarded the Bronze Star, Silver Star and a Purple Heart. Family will receive friends Thursday 3-9 p.m. with a Scripture service at 7 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia. Funeral Mass will be Friday beginning with prayers at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. and continuing with Mass 10 a.m. at St. Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Rd., Livonia. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp. Please share a memory with the family at |
Calvin "Cal" Wills, 74 of Burton, passed away April 12, 2009, at Genesys Hospice in Goodrich, Mich. |
Caroline A. Folts, 63, of Beaverton has been called home to be with her family, after a lengthy illness on April 8, 2009. |
Caroline "Carrie" E. Gaiera |
Caroline "Carrie" E. Gaiera, 90, of Pigeon, passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care, Pigeon., Funeral Memorial Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 from St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville, with the Rev. Fr. Kenneth Yaroch officiating. |
Cunningham, Cecil E. Bay City, Michigan Cecil passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Bay Regional Medical Center, age 89. The Funeral Service is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from the Squires Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday's edition. |
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DALE CARTER FLORIDA Dale Carter, age 75, was born on January 23, 1934 in Cheboygan, the son of William and Ethel (DeLoy) Carter and the eleventh of their 13 children. He passed away April 9, 2009 in the Tavares, Florida hospice house. As a youth Dale was very involved with the Cheboygan Boy's Club. At 14 years old he was selected as regional winner of the Boy's Club Junior Citizenship Award for the states of Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. As a teen he was mayor of local Boys Club, camp counselor and helped build and raise funds for the Pete Kendzorski Recreation Center in Cheboygan. After graduation from Cheboygan High School in 1953, Dale enlisted in the Army serving in Korea and Japan. He was in the Special Category Army Unit Reassigned with the Air Force unit or SCARWAF. He was in the Army but assigned to build airstrips for the Air Force. He married Elaine Morgan 50 years ago in Marlette. They had two daughters: Vicky (Dave) Plummer of Gaylord and Karen Mallory ofLansing and three grandchildren - Heather and Jamie Plummer and Andrew Mallory. Dale worked for 33 years as Route #3 mail carrier in Marlette retiring in 1997. When he started the route, there were still some corduroy roads (logs used as base for the roads). He received the post office's safety award for all 33 years. His hobby was carpentry. He built their home in Marlette and after retiring constructed their home in Cheboygan. He also built a camper, travel trailer, furniture, etc. He enjoyed traveling visiting all but five of the states. His brother Vern (Pat) Carter and sister Alice (Bill) Nichols of Cheboygan survive Dale. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Norman, Wallace, and Benjamin and sisters Irene, Ruth, Ada, Wanda, June, Jacqueline and Gloria. Dale never smoked or worked around chemicals, but developed pulmonary fibroses and lung cancer. His request was to have body donated to science to help others. A private burial will be held in the summer. |
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DEGLER ROLAND WALTER |
Thursday 3-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia. Friday visitation at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 39020 Five Mile, Livonia from 10 a.m. until his Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Burial at Parkview Memorial. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the International Children's Fund in Roland's honor. Please visit |
Deborah Rothwell Imlay City Deborah Rothwell, 54, of Imlay City, passed away Saturday (April 11, 2009) after an extended illness at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 23, 1954, in Detroit, to Burt and Beverly Truax. She married Mardon M. Rothwell on August 28, 1971 in Brightmoor, Mich. Deborah grew up in Detroit and previously lived in the Mt. Clemens area. She lived the last 30 years in the Imlay City area. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Mardon Rothwell of Imlay City; son, Shane (Shimeka) Rothwell of Fort Hood, Texas; daughters, Kimberly (Jamie) Schultz of Oakland Twp., and Crissy (Jeffrey) Biauce of Oxford; sister, Denise Buckingham of Harrison; brothers, Gary Truax of Fowlerville and Ralph Truax of Livonia; grandsons, Derek Tasker and Alexander Biauce. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Kevin Rothwell; her parents, Burt and Beverly Truax; brothers, Craig Truax and Donald Truax; sisters, Laurie Ann Truax and Jackie Mit |
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Duane J. Romzek 1943-2009 Duane J. Romzek, 65, Harbor Beach, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Tendercare of Cass City. He was born on April 12, 1943 in Mt. Clemens to the late Lawrence and Theresa (Kociba) Romzek. Duane was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church of Harbor Beach. He is survived by his sisters, Gloria (Robert) Elkins, Deland, Fla., Maureen (Gene) Fogel, Canton, Barbara Romzek (David Greenamyre), Lawrence, Kan. and Kathryn (Floyd) Shotwell, Shelby Township and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn Abraham and brothers, Jerome and Robert Romzek. Funeral mass was held on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Harbor Beach. Fr. William Spencer officiated. Cremation followed with internment in OLLH Church Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. |
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Edrose I. Brouillard, 85, of Gladwin passed away on April 8, 2009. |
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Ford "Perk" Edward Loucks, 93 years young, passed away Monday morning at Sparrow Hospital., |
Frank J. Pieper, Jr. |
Frank John Pieper, Jr., 85, of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 at his home., Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Harbor Beach, with burial in the church cemetery., Visitation will be from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach., A complete obituary will be in Wednesday's Huron Daily Tribune or by viewing www.RamseyFH.Com. |
Frank N. Bedard, 84, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Petoskey and Detroit, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. |
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Frieda E. (Urbach) Kling 1916-2009 Frieda Elvira (Urbach) Kling, East Lansing, 92, passed away April 6, 2009. She was born in Saginaw on June 23, 1916 to Alexander and Katherine (Weitz) Urbach. Frieda graduated from Columbiaville High School and Lapeer Country Normal. She taught in the Willey Country School near Columbiaville when she was 18 years old. In 1938, she graduated from Central Michigan University with her BS degree and teaching certificate. Frieda taught mostly 6th grade in the Sebewaing Elementary School and retired in 1976 after 26 years of teaching. She had a life-long love of learning and enjoyed reading, traveling and corresponding with friends and family. Frieda was married to Jacob Kling of Sebewaing on June 13, 1942 and they enjoyed over 64 wonderful years together. She was a charter member of VFW Post 4115 Auxiliary in Sebewaing, member of Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel and the Okemos Community Church. She is survived by a daughter, Jacklyn Hughes, East Lansing; son, David (Marie) Kling, Lancaster, Pa.; two brothers, Arthur (Jayne) Urbach, Mesa, Ariz. and Victor (Patricia) Urbach, Danville, Calif.; one brother-in-law, Joseph Kling; two sisters-in-law, Marylou Urbach and Anne Kling; five beloved grandchildren, Josh, Katy, Patty, Bob and Michael; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, Jacob and three siblings. Memorial services and interment will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta at a later date. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Okemos Community Church, Youth Program, 4734 Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 or the Sebewaing Area Historical Society. nc., 15 Sharpsteen Street, Sebewaing, MI 48759. |
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GREEN REBECCA |
Age 94. Beloved wife of the late Albert Swartz and the late Abe Green. Cherished mother of Lenore (Philip "Pinky") Salomon, Sheldon (Sheila) Swartz and the late Irene Swartz. Loving Grandmother of Dr. Albert (Dr. April) Salomon, Michael Salomon, Dr. Susan (Eddie) Kresch, Margo (Donald) Borkin and David Swartz. Great-Grandmother of Gregory and Jeffrey Salomon, Amanda, Scott and Alexandra Salomon, Max, Talya, David and Atara Kresch, Jamie and Joey Borkin, Nicole, Michael and Jake Swartz. Devoted daughter of the late Mollie and the late Max Miller. Sister of the late Al (the late Elvera) Miller, the late Bill (the late Betty) Miller, the late Joey (the late Goldie) Miller and the late Harry (the late Peggy) Miller. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. SERVICES AND INTERMENT WERE HELD T UESDAY. ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, (248) 569-0020. |
WALTERS, Gloria Eloise Of Portage, MI April 3, 1932 to April 12, 2009 Gloria Walters, loving wife, caring mother, passionate teacher, and fun grandmother passed away on April 12, 2009. She was the youngest child of Lloyd and Martha (Wedel) Washburn. Gloria married the love of her life, Francis Walters on October 9, 1954. She was a 1974 graduate of Western Michigan University and served the Portage elementary school district for many years. Gloria enjoyed sharing life's many experiences through arts and crafts, geology, gardening, and golf. Gloria is survived by her husband of 54 years, Francis Walters of Portage, MI; son and daughter-in-law Brian and Linda Walters of Amherst, NH; son and daughter-in-law Bradley and Laura Walters of Portage, MI, grandchildren Laura, Ian, Kailee, Trevor, and Kylie; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family will greet friends on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8:00PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, 411 E. Centre Ave, where services will take place on Thursday at 2:00PM, Rev. James Dyke, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery Chapel. Memorial contributions can be made to the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence or the charity of your choice. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 269-343-1508 |
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Helen Sontag, 72, of Sebewaing, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw following a six-month illness., She was born Aug. 27, 1936 in Kilmanagh, daughter of the late Edwin and Martha (Fuerst) Weber., She was united in marriage to James A. Sontag on June 8, 1957 in Gagetown. He preceded her in death in January 1997., Helen had been employed as a secretary at the Owendale-Gagetown School system for 19 years before retiring in 1998., She was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling., Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Mark (Sherry) Sontag, and one daughter, Terri Mihacsi, all of Sebewaing; four grandchildren, Darcie (Chris) Hohne of North Branch, Stacey (Scotty) Buehrly of Owendale, Charlie Mihacsi and Jennifer Mihacsi, both of Sebewaing; two great-grandchildren, Brayden Buehrly and Madeline Hohne; a half brother, Edwin (Chris) Weber of Kawkawlin; and several nieces and nephews., The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The Rev. Charles Kuhl will officiate with burial in St. Agatha Catholic Cemetery in Gagetown., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday., Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or the Family Discretionary Fund., Arrangements are being handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. |
JARZYNSKI - The Funeral Mass for Helen Jarzynski, aged 92, who died on Saturday, will be celebrated on Wednesday morning 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Visitation will be held at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home - Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday at church from 9 to 10 a.m. Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. For complete obituary, to read more about Helen's life and to sign her guest book, visit her web page at www.lifestorynet.com Heritage Funeral Home |
Inez Robinson, 94, of Petoskey, passed away March 24, 2009, in Colorado Springs, Colo. |
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JENKINS RAYMOND C |
Wednesday April 15, from 2-9 p.m. at Swanson Funeral Home, 14751 W. McNichols, with Family Hour from 6-7 p.m. Funeral Thursday, April 16, 11 a.m. at St. John CME Church, 8715 Woodward, Detroit. |
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James William Mills, 56, of Irons, died Thursday April 9. Oak Grove Cremation Center in Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... |
James "Jim" (Ray) Longstreth passed away April 5, 2009 peacefully in Whittier, California. |
Janie Marie Strader Edgewood, Md. Janie Marie Strader, 50, of Edgewood, Md., passed away April 8, 2009 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Md. She was born in Mt. Clemens, the daughter of the late Robert Darrell and Ethel Marie Bigelow Strader. A veteran of the U.S. Army, she had worked as a controls supervisor for the Department of Social Services for Harford County. She was devoted to her family. Mrs. Strader is survived by her husband, Charles H. Van Buskirk of Edgewood, Md.; daughter, Megan Suzanne Van Buskirk of Edgewood, Md.; siblings, Steven Allen Strader, Cynthia Corrine Suter, Karen Sue Strader, Sandra Jean Strader, Sally Ann Strader, Kathran Eileen Strader and Robert Thomas Strader, all of Michigan; stepmother, Sharon Judy Strader of Michigan; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Norman Darrell Strader and Douglas Ernest Strader. Those who desire may contribute to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Founda |
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Jean W. Bartz, 91, of Charlevoix and formerly of Hazel Park, died April 11, 2009, at Boulder Park Terrace Nursing Home in Charlevoix. |
Jeffrey O. Emerick 1957-2009 Jeffrey Oren Emerick, 51, Bad Axe, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. He was born on July 9, 1957 in Harbor Beach, son of Oren and Pauline (Pionk) Emerick. He married Brenda Cove on September 30, 1978 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Jeff served in the U.S. Navy from 1975-1978 and was a member of the Sunday Pool League. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Emerick, Bad Axe; daughter, Jennifer Emerick, Filion; father, Oren Emerick and friend Mag, St. Helen; mother, Pauline (Earl) Ginther, Port Hope; granddaughter, Ashlyn Jodie, Filion; father and mother-in-law, Robert and Joann Cove, Bad Axe; two brothers, Matt Emerick, Oscoda and Neal (Colleen) Emerick, Pigeon; four sisters, Dinah (Calvin) Witherspoon, Roscommon, Beth Emerick, Port Hope, Holly Emerick, Bad Axe and Paula Emerick, Ore.; two brothers-in-law, Wayne (Kathy) Cove, Bad Axe and Rick (Lynette) Cove, Bad Axe and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Jodie Marie Emerick. Services were held on Monday, April 13, 2009 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor, officiated, with burial taking place in Colfax Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Kaufman Funeral Home, Bad Axe. |
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Jinny Purdy, 84, passed away peacefully at home in Petoskey. |
• John Edward Pontius, 81, of Hart, died Friday, April 10. Tate-King Funeral Home, Hart is in charge of arrangements.... |
John S. Mariage, 62, of Boyne City, lost his battle with cancer while at home on April 13, 2009. |
Julianna Chirik Walsh (Wasukonis), 92, passed away at home, peacefully, with her daughter, Julie, by her bedside on Saturday, April 11, 2009, in Levering. |
KALED HELEN M |
Age 88. April 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of John, Joseph (Casey), Anne Marie (Willard) Reynolds, Anthony (Carolina) and Robert (Karen). Dear grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 11. Visitatioin Tuesday 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. with Prayers 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Funeral Thursday, in state 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Clare of Montefalco, 1401 Whittier (at Mack), Grosse Pointe Park. Light a candle and share a memory at |
Kenneth J. Thaut 1937-2009 Kenneth J. Thaut, 71, Bad Axe, formerly of Sebewaing, died Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City following a 7 year illness. He was born December 18, 1937 in Whitney Twp., Arenac Co., son of the late George and Maria (Stamm) Thaut. He was united in marriage to Patricia Langley on March 5, 1960. They had three children together, Jeffrey, Crystal and Bryan. He then married Ann L. Sageman on May 17, 2003 in Bad Axe. Ken had been employed at the former Farmers and Merchants State Bank in Sebewaing and later for Independent Bank in Sebewaing, serving as vice president and later was manager of the Caseville branch before retiring in April 30, 1998. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing, serving on several boards. He also was a former member of the Sebewaing Lions Club, Sebewaing Fire Department and a member of Scenic Golf Course. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed crossword puzzles. He served in the U.S.Army in Germany. He is survived by his wife, Ann; one daughter, Crystal (Jeff) Scott, Canton; one son, Bryan (Anna) Thaut, Leonard; seven grandchildren, Lauren, Jessica, Jonah, Lucas, Madison, Elijah and Isabella; one brother, Dan (Dolores) Thaut, Washington State; stepson, Chuck Young, Ferndale and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Jeffrey, on July 29, 1984. Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Rev. Michael Boyer will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Immanuel Lutheran Church or charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements were handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home, Sebewaing. |
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Kenneth Donald Ray Jr., 47, of Wellston, died Friday, April 10. Oak Grove Cremation Center in Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Age 79 of Panama City Beach, FL, formerly of Michigan, died Sunday, April 12, 2009. Retired from General Motors Tech Center after 28 years of service. Beloved husband of Irene. Dear father of Yvonne Shafer (Kent), Richard W. Lennox, Jr. (Christine), Leo Lennox (Sharon), Denise Coraci (Philip), Joni Kaza (David), Gary Lennox (Michele), David Lennox (Mary). Also survived by step-children Jane Miller (Jeffry), Al Knasinski, 23 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and brother, Robert Lennox. Preceded in death by parents, two brothers and first wife Diane. Committal service 11 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2009 in the Chapel of Flowers at White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, MI where the family will greet relatives and friends. Memorials may be offered to The American Cancer Society, Relay for Life (Roscommon County) or to Brian's House Hospice in Davison. Online condolences and tributes may be posted at the obituary pages of |
LOUISE ESSENMACHER SANDUSKY Louise Essenmacher, age 83, of Sandusky, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2009, at McKenzie Memorial Hospital, Sandusky. She was born March 21, 1926, in Saginaw, Michigan, daughter of the late Phillip and Viola (Noyes) Dixon. She married William Bolsby and he passed away. She then married Arnold Essenmacher on January 29, 1983 in Sandusky. He passed away August 23, 1996. Louise was a member of the Sandusky First United Methodist Church and a member of the Sandusky VFW Auxiliary # 2945. She was also a seamstress for many years. She is survived by five children; Sharon (Dennis) Minard, Rick (Robin) Bolsby, Stacy (Sherry) Essenmacher, all of Sandusky, Anthony (Bobbie) Essenmacher of Holt, Susan (Tom) Carney of Madison Heights, ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two sisters; Wanita Lane and Virginia Brackett, several nieces, nephews and several special friends. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren; Mary Elizabeth Essenmacher and Quin Thomas Carney. Funeral Services were held at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Colin Stover, Sandusky, Michigan. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery, Sandusky, Michigan. Memorials may be made to: Sandusky V.F.W. or to the Sandusky First United Methodist Church. Arrangements made by Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky, Michigan. |
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LYNN SCOTT KELLY ILLINOIS Lynn Scott Kelly, age 61, passed away in Park Ridge, Illinois. He is the beloved son of Elisha Claude and Louise Mae Kelly, dear brother of Duane (Mary) and Craig (Noreen), fond Uncle of Brandon and Katie. Lynn was a member of the National Postal mail handlers Union Local #306 and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose #2478 of River Park, Illinois. Inurnment was held at the Zion Cemetery in Watertown, Michigan. Arrangements made by Jerome Zimny Funeral Home, Hazel Crest, Illinois. 708-422-1700 or 708-335-0116 |
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Lena M. (Absher) Gerrie, died peacefully on Good Friday, April 10, 2009, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions, surrounded by her family. |
Lenora H. Stewart, 95, of Indian River, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2009, at home. |
Lois M. Davis Lapeer Lois M. Davis, 77, of Lapeer (formerly of Rogers City) passed away Friday (April 10, 2009). She was born August 5, 1931, in Davison, to Guy L. and Mae (Brooks) Henry. She married Wayne E. Davis on August 12, 1950 in Lapeer. Lois was a member of the TOPS Club. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Davis of Lapeer; daughters, Susan Conklin of Lapeer and Gladys (John) Kendzorski of Lapeer; special friend, Lori Hansen of Rogers City; sister, Gladys Henry of Flint. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Mae Henry; sister, Norma Evans; brother, Brooks Henry. Memorial contributions may be made to the Suncrest Auxiliary or hospice of choice. Funeral services were held Monday (April 13, 2009) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Pastor Peter DeKlerk officiated. Burial was in Imlay Township Cemetery, Imlay City. Arrangements made by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer, (810)664-8111. |
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Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead, 56, of Sheridan Township, died Friday Aug. 29, 2008 in Huron Medical Center of Bad Axe., She was born Feb. 21, 1952 in Cass City, daughter of William and Wanda (Billot) Kipp., She married Leon F. Guza in 1970 at Saint Mary Catholic Church, Parisville. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1999., She is a graduate of Sandusky High School. Lou Wanda was employed at the Ubly Community School since 1981 in the cafeteria and custodian of maintenance. She enjoyed cats, crafts, gardening, needle work, and visiting with family and friends., Lou Wanda is survived by two daughters, Jane Ann (David) Sadro of Ubly, and Theresa (Dan) Hill of Bad Axe; two sons, Eugene Guza of Bad Axe, and Leon Guza Jr. and Karan of Bad Axe; and nine grandchildren, Justin and Daniel Sadro, Sarah and Kelsey Hill, Sloan, Kelsie and Darian Gross, and Rayne and Sommer Guza. Lou Wanda also is survived by her parents, William and Wanda Kipp of Snover; one brother, Joseph (Sandy) Kipp of Marlette; and one sister, Betty (Dennis) Mausolf-Scharrer of Ruth., Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 3, 2008 in the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly, with the Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Bad Axe officiating., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Wednesday. Burial will be in Moore Township Cemetery, Snover. Memorials to the Family Discretionary Fund would be appreciated. |
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Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Dr. Mainwaring was former director of Pathology at Oakwood Hospital. Memorial contributions may be made to Oakwood Hospital Guild. |
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Age 70 of Wolverine Lake, died April 11, 2009. Beloved husband of 49 years to Petronella "Pat" Marquis. Loving brother of Judy Bryson, Jeanne (John) Shroat, and Monica Anderson. Also 11 nieces and nephews, 24 great-nieces and nephews, and one great-great-nephew. Funeral Mass from St. William Catholic Church, Walled Lake, Thursday 10 a.m. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens West. Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake, (3 blocks. S. of Maple Rd.), Wednesday 3-9 p.m. (Vigil Service 7 p.m.). Memorials to St. William Parish appreciated. Condolences at |
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Age 86 of Newport. April 13, 2009. Beloved mother of Ronald (Judy) and Rev. Fr. John "Richard." Dearest sister of Stanley Truel. Loving grandmother of Lori (Jim) Waling and Lynne (David) Foren. Great grandmother of Sydney Maddux, Samantha Maddux, Grant Foren, Griffin Foren and Sibley Waling. Friends may call today from 3 -8 p.m. at the Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 203 E. Elm Ave., Monroe, where a Scripture servcie will be at 7 pm. Funeral Services wil be Thursday. She will lie in state from 10 a.m. until a Mass of Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. from St. Charles Catholic Church , Newport. Memorials to Mercy Memorial Hospice. Online condolences at www.allore.com. |
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Tuesday 3-9 p.m. and Wednesday 12- 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary on Wednesday at the S.K. Schultz Funeral Home, 21705 Gratiot Avenue (at 8 1/2 Mile Rd) in Eastpointe. Additional visitation at church Thursday 9 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Veronica Catholic Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share a memory at |
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Age 53 of Walled Lake died April 13, 2009. Beloved wife of 34 years to John. Loving mother of Devon Breen (Brad Keeler) Murphy. Sister of Janice (William) Funderburk, Donna (Scott) Karsama, and Nancy (Kevin) Karsama. Aunt of Andrea, David, Lindsay, Aaron, Geena, Jared, Angela, Olivia, Denice, Sean, Bryan, David, Andy, Taylor, Evan and Megan. Sister-in-law of Janet Murphy, Ernest (Diane Baldwin) Murphy, and Robert Murphy. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mrs. Murphy was the Bank Manager for Walled Lake Branch of National City. She was also active as a board member with the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and the Walled Lake Relay for Life. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Saturday 2 p.m. Friends may visit Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. Memorials to the Walled Lake Relay for Life via the American Cancer Society appreciated. Condolences at |
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BYLSMA - The service to celebrate the life of Magdalene Alida Bylsma, aged 91, who died on April 5, will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home - Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel. Visitation at the funeral home Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the service begins. For complete obituary, and to sign her guest book, visit www.lifestorynet.com Heritage Funeral Home |
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Mrs. Mary Sarna, 87, of Westover, Md. and formerly of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 under hospice care with her daughters at her side., Mary was born March 22, 1921 in Detroit, daughter of the late John and Rose Pleciak., She married Frank Sarna Aug. 2, 1941 at. St. Cunegunda's in Detroit. He preceded her in death May 7, 1992., Mary lived in Bad Axe from 1986 to 2000 when she moved to Westover, Md. She was a former parishioner of St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners where she was an active member of the Christian Mothers and organized the annual fall craft show. She was an active member of the Bad Axe Seniors. Her hobbies included ceramics, knitting, crocheting, reading, doing crossword puzzles and baking the best pies in town. In Maryland, she was known as the "pie lady" where she took her baked goods to the farmer's market., Mary is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Marilyn White of Shelby Township, Mrs. Tom (Maryanne) White of Fort Mill, S.C., and Mrs. Grant (Rosemarie) Bryant of Westover, Md.; six grandchildren, Kristina (David) Kloc, Thomas (Amy) White II, Kerry White and special friend, Ashford Harrigan, Kelly (Mark) Kessen, Jerry (Susan) White, and Theresa (Jeff) Waldron; and eight great-grandchildren, Alexa, Kurt and Brooke Kessen, Matthew, Emily and Jack Kloc, Emma and Julia White, and soon-to-be-born Bryce Waldron., Mary was preceded in death by one son, Jerome; and one son-in-law, Richard White., Cremation has taken place in Maryland. The funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 at the St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners. The Rev. Stephen Fillion, pastor of the St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Cass City, officiated. Burial was made in the church cemetery., Arrangements were handled by the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. |
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Age 90, April 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Dear mother of Don (Diane), Jerry, Carole (Dennis) Mitchelson. Dear grandmother of Rhonda, Vince, Lori, David, Mark, Donnie, Adam, and Michael. Dear great grandmother of Lauren, Alex and Sidney. Memorial service on Thursday April 16, 2009 at 7p.m. at Dearborn Christian Fellowship Church, 21360 Donaldson, Dearborn, Michigan 48124. |
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SMIAROWSKI, Michael D. - Age 60, of Linden, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009 in Clearwater, FL. Services will be 2PM Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. The family will receive friends 11AM Wednesday until time of service. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
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Age 98 of Albuquerque, NM. April 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Cecil Norris. Loving mother of Nancy (Gary), William (Beatrice), Bryan (Denise), Julia, and the late Michelle (Frank). Dearest sister of the late Terence, and the late Mary. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Nancy was proud to be lifelong Democrat. Memorial Service Friday April 17, 2009, 3 p.m. at the Taylor Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, 23750 Goddard Rd (313) 291-1800. Family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Friday prior to service. Visit our online guestbook and share memories at www.voranfuneralhome.com |
Norma Jean Reed, 62, of Manistee, died Thursday, April 9. The Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... |
Lee, Patricia G. Chelsea, MI Passed away peacefully at Arbor Hospice surrounded by her family on Saturday April 11, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 1st, 1950 in Lansing, MI, the daughter of Lee and Dolores Belknap. Patty was preceded in death by her parents, beloved Uncle Charles Eiferle, brother Michael and special friend Herb Schwarz. Patty married Michael Lee March 8th, 1969 and although divorced remained friends to keep their children connected. She will be missed by her children, Bethany (Adam) Lee-Lehner of Pinckney, Michael (Dallas) Lee of Dexter, Jennifer Lee of Ypsilanti, and Sarah (Jarrett) Lee-Smeltekop of Ann Arbor. Patty has seven beautiful grandchildren: Adrienne, Madelyn, Dylan, Olivia, Erik, Dane and Diem. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Patty's life is being held on Thursday, April 16, 3 p.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea. The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Arbor Hospice. A full obituary can be viewed at www.colefuneral chapel.com. |
MOORE, Paul T. - Age 58, of Corunna, died Friday, April 10, 2009 at the Owosso Memorial Healthcare. Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Homes Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd. Fenton. Burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituary pages of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
Pauline Marie Harwood, aged 81, of Ionia, passed away April 11, 2009. |
ROBERTSON, Philip D. - Age 79, of Fenton formerly of Burton, died Sunday, April 12, 2009 at Crestmont Nursing Care Facility. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2009 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly. Philip was born June 19, 1929 in Bernie, MO, the son of Jesse and Ona May (Keller) Robertson. He was a veteran of Korean War serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from GM Fisher Body I after 42 years of service. Philip was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are: wife, Kathy; son, Jeffrey Robertson and wife; 2 grandchildren; 4 stepchildren; 7 step grandchildren; 2 sisters and 5 nephews. Those desiring may make a contribution to the Alzheimer's Association. Tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of: www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
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Age 56, passed away April 3, 2009. Beloved husband of Laura. Loving father of Robert (Dawn) Collier, Thomas Rood, Kimberly (Greg) Hartunian, David Rood, Sean (Michelle) Rood and Chris Rood. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; his mother Marguerite Sumner-Rood; and brothers Melvin (Denise), John (Connie) and Ronald (Rose) Rood. He was predeceased by his father James Rood, sister Peggy Benson (Ruthenberg), and mother-in-law and father in-law Shirley and Donald Smith. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at Rochester First Assembly, 4435 N. Rochester Rd., Rochester, MI 48306. |
Richard R. Pitman Jr., 62, of Petoskey, passed away peacefully April 12, 2009, surrounded by his family. |
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Robert J. Collison 1926 - 2009 Robert J. Collison, 82, Bay Port, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at the Huron County Medical Care Facility near Bad Axe. He was born in rural Bay Port on December 15, 1926, the son of the late Arthur D. and Lydia J. (Quick) Collison. After attending the Snell Rural School, Robert attended and graduated from Bay Port High School. He was a Corporal in the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War, 1950-1952, and was a member of the American Legion Steele Lambert Post #533, Bay Port. In his younger years, Robert worked at the Wallace & Morley store, and then the Cooperative Elevator Co. in Pigeon. He retired after more than 25 years at Sebewaing Industries, where he was an inspector. On June 26, 1976 he was united in marriage to Delphine H. Brown at the Community of Christ Church, Bay Port. He and Delphine enjoyed traveling to Wachula, Fla. for many winters where they enjoyed shopping at flea markets and attending auctions. He is survived by his wife, Delphine, Bay Port, a daughter, Libby Alexander, Bay Port; two sons, Tim (Joyce) Brown, Bay Port and James Brown, Caro; six grandchildren, Kayla and Kelsey Alexander, Jennifer Ulfig, Christin (Jim) Hempton, Rebecca (Eric) Heiden and Aaron Brown; two great-grandchildren, Trenten Ulfig and Lauryn Hempton; a sister, Doris Brown, Pigeon and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Floyd, Roy, Stanley and Loren. Funeral services were held on Monday, April 13, 2009 at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon. Elder Terry Brown officiated, with burial taking place in the New Bay Port Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Community of Christ Church, Bay Port. Arrangements were handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon. |
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Robert P. Romzek 1940-2008 Robert P. Romzek, 68, New Haven, passed away on November 30, 2008 at Briarwood Manor in Flint, after a long illness. He was born in Mt. Clemens on December 20, 1940 to the late Lawrence and Theresa (Kociba) Romzek. He served 21 years in the military with two in the Army and 19 in the Coast Guard as a meteorologist and an instructor at the USCG Institute. In service to his country, he visited the South Pole seven times and the North Pole 13 times, receiving many commendations from the Artic and Antartic regions of his study. He is survived by his sisters, Gloria (Robert) Elkins, Deland, Fla., Maureen (Gene) Fogel, Canton, Barbara Romzek (David Greenamyre), Lawrence, Kan. and Kathryn (Floyd) Shotwell, Shelby Township and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn Abraham and brother, Jerome Romzek. Mass was held on April 14, 2009 at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach. Military burial at sea will be honored by the Coast Guard when weather permits at a later date off Harbor Beach. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. |
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REEDER - Ruby Lowery Reeder went home to be with our Lord and Savior on April 11, 2009. Public viewing will be held at Brown's Funeral Home, Thursday, April 16, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Family hour will be 11 a.m. and the Homegoing service at 12 noon on Friday, April 17, 2009 at True Light Baptist Church, 900 Thomas SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. See Wednesday's edition for full obituary. |
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Sally Clute, 67, went home to her Lord and Savior on April 1, 2009, at her home in Boyne City after a battle with cancer. |
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THOMAS BITMAS DECKERVILLE Thomas Bitmas, age 63 of Deckerville, passed away on March 12, 2009. Son of the late Frank and Helen Bitmas. Brother of Ronald Bitmas, Mary Billings and the late Irene Jast and the late Dorothy Foss. Thomas lived at the Deckerville Pine House for 27 years. He had many friends. He loved to socialize and listen to polka music. A favorite past-time was riding to the dealers lots in Sandusky and looking for red sports cars. Every May, he would put on a tuxedo and ride in a limo with his Pine House friends to the May Ball to dance with many beautiful women who were his friends. He enjoyed his work at Sanilac County Community Mental Health. Tom's Community of Christ church family was a very important part of his life. Thomas also had a strong love for giraffes and was an avid collector of them. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him. The funeral was held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors-Capstick Chapel, Lapeer. A memorial get together will take place at Pine House on Sunday, April 19, 2009 from 2-4 pm. |
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VIRGINIA P. SAMPSON SANDUSKY Virginia P. Sampson, age 90, of Sandusky passed away peacefully, Monday, March 30, 2009 at Sanilac Medical Care Facility. She has lived in Sandusky since 1978 and was previously from Watrousville area. Virginia was born March 16, 1919 in Saginaw, daughter to the late Russell and Ella Mae (Fullerton) Farnum. She graduated from Caro High School in 1938. She attended the Watrousville United Methodist Church. She married Orville Sampson March 14, 1964 in Watrousville. He preceded her in death October 27, 1978. She is survived by one brother; Bruce Farnum of Vassar, two sisters; Gloria Johnston of Athens, Tennessee and Loraine Hess of Caro. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Billy, John, Duane, Russell and Robert Farnum and sister Beatrice Grabowski. Cremation has taken place at the Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. A grave side service and memorial will be held. Memorials may be given to the Watrousville United Methodist Church. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Inc., Sandusky, (810) 648-2244 www.marshfuneral.com |
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Viola M. Johnson Lapeer Viola M. Johnson, 88, of Lapeer, passed away Friday (April 10, 2009), surrounded by members of her family. She was born June 12, 1920, in Lapeer, to (the late) Chester and Lillian Johnson. Viola had retired from McCrory's in 1969, after completing 17 years of service as a sales supervisor. She is survived by her niece, Doreen (Bernd) Scheinpflug; 9 great-nieces and nephews; 15 great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved brother, Amol Johnson; beloved niece, Nancy Hussett. Memorials to Calvary Bible Church or Brian's House Hospice are greatly appreciated. Funeral services were held Tuesday April 14, 2009) at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, Downtown Lapeer. Reverend Peter DeKlerk officiated. Interment was in Stiles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, downtown Lapeer. www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com |
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KIMMEL, Vivian J. - Age 74, died at the Grand Blanc Nursing and Rehabilatation Center on Friday, April 10, 2009. Services will be 2 P.M. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at the Bethel Baptist Church, 4494 N. Linden Rd., Pastor Walt Rose will officiate. Vivian's family will be at the church at 1 P.M. to welcome relatives and friends. Memorial contributions in Vivian's name may be made to The American Lung Association. The family was served by the Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Grand Blanc Twp. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituary pages of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
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will continue on Thursday, April 16th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 17th, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2250 E. Stadium Blvd. in Ann Arbor. |
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will continue on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 44800 Warren Road, Canton. Burial will follow at St. Hedwig Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society - Relay For Life. Share your special thoughts and memories at |
William J. Kriewall 1928-2009 William John Kriewall, 80, Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at Huron Medical Center of Bad Axe. He was born on December 25, 1928 in Grosse Pointe to the late Paul and Amelia (Gerstenschlager) Kriewall. Bill and Kathryn Ganley were united in marriage on January 12, 1957 in Harbor Beach. Bill was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Harbor Beach. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and sailed on the Great Lakes for four years after returning from the service. Bill was a member of the American Legion Post 197 of Harbor Beach, a member of the Harbor Beach Conservation Club and the Harbor Beach Gun Club. Bill retired from Detroit Edison Company after working there for many years. He was a retired employee of the Detroit Edison Co. retiring from the Harbor Beach Plant after 25 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn, Harbor Beach; children, John (Ruth) Kriewall, Harbor Beach and Jan (Jim)Adler, Ruth; five grandchildren, Andrea Kriewall, Harbor Beach, Aaron Kriewall, Harbor Beach, Jeff Adler, Bad Axe, Brad Adler, Rochester Hills and Renee Adler, Saginaw and three great-grandchildren, Paxton, Kacey and Caeden. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Paul and Lawrence Kriewall, Gertrude Krueger, Dorothea Rodda, Ilene Moore and Evelyn Will. Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 4, 2009 in the Zion Lutheran Church, Harbor Beach. Rev. Dave McCluskey officiated, with burial taking place in Rock Falls Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Richard Floyd Pedrin, 50, of Ironwood, died unexpectedly Saturday, April 11, 2009, at his home. |
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WRENSHALL, Minn. -- Randall "Randy" John Saari of Wrenshall passed away peacefully in his home on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009. |
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BESSEMER, Mich. -- Robert J. "Jim" Tourville, 79, of 312 E. Longyear St., Bessemer, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Tomah, Wis., with his wife by his side, following a lengthy illness. |
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OMAHA, Neb. -- Margaret F. Zadra, 86, of Omaha, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009. |
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Marjorie Remenap, age 91, passed from this world, into the loving arms of Jesus on April 10, 2009.   Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1418 Baldwin, Jenison, with Rev. Scott Sommerfeld officiating.  Interment National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.  For complete information please visit www.remenap.com. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.   |
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Dorothy M. Fair, age 87, of Battle Creek, formerly of Bronson, died Monday, April 13, 2009 at the Laurels of Bedford following an eight month illness. According to her wishes, cremation will take place.  A graveside memorial service will be scheduled at the Bronson Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are by the Kolcz Funeral Home of Bronson. Dorothy was born Aug. 19, 1921 in Sturgis, daughter of Fred M. and Jennie M (Willson) Maybee and lived most of her life in the Bronson area. She married Harry Hopkins on Jan. 26, 1940 in Bronson. He died June 24, 1964. She later married Paul Fair on April 29, 1977 in Bronson. Paul died Jan. 25, 1999. Dorothy was a retail grocery clerk for over 23 years, working at the former Quality Market, Davidson’s Super Valu, Gay’s Super Market and the Bronson Super Valu, retiring in 1983. She had also worked at the former Bronson Reel Company. She was a member of the Bronson American Legion Auxiliary, the AARP, and formerly affiliated with the Bronson United Methodist Church, where at one time she taught Sunday School. She was also a former Girl Scout Leader. She enjoyed bingo and playing cards with “the girls,” garage sales, latchhook, painting, sewing, crosswords and collecting frogs and elephants. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Louis Gabriel of Battle Creek, two grandchildren, SFC Lance (Brandie) Long of Fort Drum, N.Y., Cristi (Jeffrey) Lancaster of Buderim, QLD, Australia; four step-children, five grandchildren, a brother, two nieces and a nephew and her faithful feline companion “Sam” that she rescued from the animal shelter. |
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Richard J. Riggs, 88, of Reading, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Life Care Center of Plainwell. He was born Oct. 21, 1920 in Moscow Township to Clarence and Iva (Coon) Riggs. He was married Sept. 1, 1940 to Mary A. Westfall and she preceded him in death May 9, 1998. Richard was a 1938 graduate of Hillsdale High School. He retired from Walker Manufacturing in 1981. Surviving are a daughter, Susan (Tom) Davis of Allegan; a son, Lynn (Karen) Riggs of Rockford; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Besides his wife Mary, Richard was preceded in death by his parents; a son Larry; and a brother, Dean. Memorial services for Richard J. Riggs will be 2 p.m. Friday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with the Rev. Craig Pahl officiating. Interment will follow in Moscow Plains Cemetery, Moscow Township. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1 p.m. until the time of the memorial service Friday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution in honor of Richard’s great-grandson Jordan Buford, to The Families of SMA (Spinal Muscle Atrophy), P.O. Box 196, Libertyville, IL 60048-0196. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Edwin Alfred Kochendorfer, 90, of Allen, passed away Monday, April 13, 2009 at Drews Place Village Green, Hillsdale. He was born June 29, 1918, in Allen Township to Charles and Wilhelmina (Mogel) Kochendorfer and graduated from Allen High School as Salutatorian of the class of 1937. Edwin, a long-time area farmer, was a member of the Quincy Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and an avid softball player in his younger years. On Feb. 23, 1946, he married Loretta Rhodes in Concord Township and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Judy Kochendorfer of Allen and one son, Robert (Mary) Kochendorfer of Jonesville. He was preceded in death by six brothers, William, F.A., Leonard, Carl, Walter and Herman, and two sisters, Pauline and Wilhelmina. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Quincy, with Pastor Robert Eickmann officiating. Interment will follow in Allen Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Hillsdale County or Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Quincy. |
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Catherine Marie “Cassie” Harris, 34, Larry Wayne Harris III, 11, and Ezrah Xavier Harris, 9, of Reading passed away Monday, April 6, 2009 as the result of an automobile accident. Cassie is survived by Larry Wayne Harris, Jr., Mark Johncock; three children, Vanse, Julian and Westin Harris; father, Vernon Tritchka; mother, Toni Ford; grandparents, Harold and Lucile Ford; siblings, Hank Tritchka, Heather “Susie” (Greg) Tritchka-Stuchell, Christopher (Shawn) Tritchka, Beckie (Jason) Schweizer and Nathan Tritchka; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many friends. Cassie worked at Michindoh Camp and Conference Center. She was a member of New Life Community in Hillsdale and she was a devoted and loving mother. Larry III and Ezrah are survived by their father, Larry Wayne Harris, Jr.; three brothers, Vanse, Julian and Westin Harris; grandparents, Larry Wayne, Sr. (Sharon) Harris, Vernon Tritchka and Toni Ford; great grandparents, Harold and Lucile Ford and several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Larry III and Ezrah attended the Will Carleton Academy. They had been honor roll students and participated in the AYSO Soccer Program. Larry III also played basketball at the Will Carleton Academy. The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the people of the Hillsdale and Reading area for their love and support which was extended to Cassie and her boys which Cassie spoke of often. A private service for the family has taken place. A community memorial service to honor the lives of Catherine Marie, Larry Wayne III and Ezrah Xavier Harris will be held at the Hillsdale United Brethren Church 1 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor Jim Knoll officiating. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions in memory of Cassie, Larry III and Ezrah Harris to the Trust Fund which has been established at County National Bank. Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home – Hillsdale 517-437-0605 |
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Daniel Vander Vliet, age 91, of Holland, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Rest Haven Care Center of Holland. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2009 at The Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 295 Douglas Ave., Holland, with Rev. Chip Byrd officiating.  Burial will be in Pilgrim Home cemetery.  Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 Sunday, April 19, 2009 at The Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 295 Douglas Ave., 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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James Dionise, Jr., 59, of Ashland, Ohio, passed away on April 12, 2009. Friends and family may call 2-4 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. on Friday, April 17, at Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home, 313 Center Street, Ashland,  Ohio, 44805. A vigil prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be on Saturday, April 18 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Our Lady of the Snows with Rev. Keith J. McCormack officiating. Burial will take place on Monday, April 20, at 2 p.m. at the Zeeland City Cemetery in Zeeland.   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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Barbara Ruth Friend, age 76, of Holland, died Monday, April 13, 2009, at Holland Hospital.  At her request, cremation will take place and burial will be in Michigan Memorial Park.  Arrangements are by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 29 E. Ninth 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. |
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Arlene M. Neff, 86, of Holland, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 16, at First United Methodist Church, 57 W. 10th St. Arrangements by Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel. |
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Robert Lee Beckman, 49, of Holland, died Monday, April 13, 2009, in Holland Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St. |
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Julia Marie Porretta, 94, of Holland, formerly of Clairton, Pa. died Sunday April 12, 2009, in a local care facility. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Clare of Assissi Church in Clairton, Pa. Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to the service at the S.M. Finney Funeral Home, 432 N. 6th St., Clairton. Arrangements are by the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes.   |
Donald "Don" E. Platt March 30, 1934-April 12, 2009 Tuesday, April 14, 2009 11:58 AM |
Donald "Don" E. Platt, age 75 years of Lambertville, MI died Sunday, April 12, 2009, in Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania, OH. |
Ruth L. Standifer Dec. 19, 1923-April 11, 2009 Tuesday, April 14, 2009 11:37 AM |
Ruth L. Standifer, age 85, of Monroe, MI passed away, Saturday, April 11, 2009, at The Lutheran Home in Monroe. |
Eulane Beverly Wilson 1925-2009 Tuesday, April 14, 2009 11:37 AM |
Wilson, Eulane Beverly (nee Coleman), 83. |
Clara L. Merrick April 9, 1923-April 13, 2009 Tuesday, April 14, 2009 11:37 AM |
Clara L. Merrick, age 86, of Newport died April 13, 2009, at Tendercare of Monroe. |
Lemuel G. "Shonny" Cousino March 26, 1934-April 12, 2009 Tuesday, April 14, 2009 11:36 AM |
Lemuel G. "Shonny" Cousino, age 75 years, of Erie, MI died Sunday, April 12, 2009, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, surrounded by his children and their spouses. |
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Sean R. Booth, 41, of Northwood, Ohio, formerly of Lambertville, died Wednesday in his home. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Chapel, Temperance. |
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John M. Maurer, 77, of Monroe died at 1:30 this morning. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home. |
Celia Greenburg Jan. 17, 1913-April 12, 2009 Tuesday, April 14, 2009 11:32 AM |
Celia Greenburg, 96 years, of Temperance, MI died Sunday April 12, 2009, in Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Temperance, MI. |
Betty Jean Gosselin Sept. 10, 1929-April 12, 2009 Tuesday, April 14, 2009 11:31 AM |
Betty Jean Gosselin, age 79, of Ash Township died on Sunday, April 12, 2009, in Monroe, Michigan. |
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Brittney Lee Ramey, age 16, of 32 Tipperary Drive, Asheville, N.C., died on Friday, April 10, 2009, at her home. An Asheville native, Brittney was the daughter of Gary G. and Sonya L. Ramey. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Clara Ann Retter. Brittney was a student at Clyde A. Erwin High School, and had been a volunteer at the Asheville Humane Society Animal Shelter. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her twin sister, Taylor Marie Ramey; grandparents, Jane Bak of Asheville, N.C., and Norman Retter and wife, Andrea, of Port Charlotte, Fla.; aunt, Mary Kah and husband, Steven, of Grayslake, Ill.; uncles, Norman Retter, Jr. and wife, Judy, of Blissfield, Mich., and Paul Bak of Asheville, N.C.; and special friends, Kim Smith and Darlene Colclasure. A memorial service for Brittney will take place Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Clyde A. Erwin High School with the Rev. Dr. Buddy Corbin, CarePartners Hospice chaplain, officiating. Memorials may be made to the Asheville Humane Society, 72 Lee’s Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28806, or to Mountin’ Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center, P.O. Box 387, Mars Hill, NC 28754. |
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Julia Cruikshank passed away on April 11, 2009, at the Lenawee Medical Care Facility at the age of 97. Julia was born in Omaha, Neb., on March 9, 1912, to Emery and Mary Deli. She moved to Monroe, Mich., graduated from Monroe High School, married husband Ken Cruikshank in 1934, and moved to Adrian in 1939.  She was the Children’s Librarian at the Adrian Public Library for more than 27 years until her retirement in 1976, and teller of many stories to a multitude of children. She was also a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church, Alpha Omega, and Business & Professional Women’s Club.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Cruikshank.  Julia is survived by her sister, Mary Vandermade of Grand Rapids, Mich.; daughter, Mary Lou (Peter) Hickman of Adrian; son, Jack (Leslie) Cruikshank of Clarkston, Mich.; grandson, Christopher (Jennifer) Hickman of Brooklyn, N.Y.; granddaughter, Dr. Lisa Hickman (Justin) Sheehy of Chittenden, Vt.; great-grandchildren, Zachary and Sophie of Brooklyn.  The family wishes to thank Hospice of Lenawee, the staff of the Lenawee Medical Care Facility and Dr. Wayne Smith for their care.  A private memorial service is being planned for sometime in the future. Memorial contributions can be made to Adrian Public Library or First United Methodist Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home. You may send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. |
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Sister Adrianna Emery, formerly known as Patricia Emery, died on April 12, 2009, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Mich. She was 83 years of age and in the 64th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Adrianna was born in River Rouge, Mich., to Hector and Diana (Paquette) Emery. Sister graduated from St. Joseph Academy in Adrian, Mich., and received a Bachelor of Philosophy Degree in English from Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian, Michigan, and a Master’s Degree in Teaching Mathematics from the University of Detroit, in Detroit, Mich. Sister spent 47 years ministering in education. She taught for 32 years in Ruth, Brighton, Iron River, Maybee, Detroit and Livonia, Mich.; eight years in Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio; and seven years in Flossmoor and Elmwood Park, Ill. She was also the Parish Organist and Choir Director during these years. Sister became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Mich., in 2003. Sister Adrianna is survived by two sisters, Anita Sans Crainte and Jacqueline Riopelle, both of Allen Park, Mich.  Visitation is from 6:15 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2009, in the Rose Room of 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. Thursday, April 16, 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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Ivan Samuel Detwiler, age 86, of Jackson, formerly of Sand Creek, went home to be with the Lord, April 13, 2009, at the home of his daughter. He was born March 13, 1923, in Macon Township, to Samuel W. and Iva (Hatt) Detwiler. He graduated from Sand Creek High School in 1941. He had been a resident of Lenawee County, mostly of Fairfield Township, for most of his lifetime; more recently he spent his winters in Lakeland, Fla. He married Doris Patterson on Jan. 17, 1941, in Defiance, Ohio. She preceded him in death on March 31, 1990. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry, 77th Division, during World War II, in the South Pacific Theater. He had been awarded the South Pacific Ribbon, the Infantry Combat Badge, the Good Conduct Ribbon and the South Pacific Liberation Ribbon with One Star. He retired from American Chain and Cable in 1973, after 32 years as a foreman. He also retired from Goodwill LARC as the director of operations after 13 years, in 1986. Mr. Detwiler formerly attended the Bethany Assembly of God Church and currently attended Grace Church in Jackson; was a member of A.A.R.P., the D.A.V. Chapter #20, the Morenci American Legion, the Annis-Fint VFW Post #1584, the Jolly 60s West, and the 50 Plus Club at Bethany. He is survived by a dear friend, Arleta Litteral of Jackson; a son, Charles I. Detwiler and his wife, Denise, of Polk City, Fla.; four daughters, Patricia Adkins and her husband, Clifford, of Tecumseh, Barbara Leik, Kathryn Giles and her husband, Larry, and Debra Petticrew, all of Adrian; 22 grandchildren, 68 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Doris, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy; a son in infancy; his parents; a sister, Ethel; two brothers, Harold and Clair; a granddaughter, Kristina Giles; a great-granddaughter, Amanda at birth; a great-grandson, Larry Lance; and a son-in-law, Roger Leik. Funeral services for Ivan will be held on Friday, April 17, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Bethany Assembly of God with the Rev. Mike Lee and the Rev. Richard Clay officiating. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the Blissfield V.F.W. Post #10912.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and also on Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Mission or Hospice of Lenawee.  Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Roger Stull, 73, passed away April 12, 2009, at Care Link of Jackson. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Louis Rich Sr., 73, passed away April 9, 2009. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.   |
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Darrell Estey, 33, passed away, April 4, 2009. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Gary J. Vowell, 47, passed away April 10, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Michelle; his daughter, Amanda; granddaughter, Hope; three sisters, Mary Jane, Patricia and Wanda, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Gloria. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Florence M. Zastrow, 93, passed away April 10, 2009, at Kracht Senior Living Home. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.  |
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Nancy E. DeClercq, age 73, of Tavares, Fla., formerly of Tecumseh, died April 12, 2009. A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating.  |
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Beatrice A. Jones, age 71, of Sturgis, died Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Beatrice was born Aug. 14, 1937, a daughter of George Paul and Teresa (Young) Miller in Elgin, Ill. On April 12, 1958, Beatrice married Marvin R. Jones in LaGrange, Ind. He preceeded her in death in April 1993. Beatrice was previously employed at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange in the housekeeping department. She later started her business as a maid service in Sturgis which she operated for many years. She formerly attended the Sturgis Baptist and Sturgis Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are a son, Marvin R. Jones Jr. and his fiance, Sharlene Rielly, of Sturgis; a daughter, Starr L. (Darren) Tharp of Ionia, Mich.; a stepdaughter, Marvel Ray of Texas; four sisters, Alicia Potter of Lexington, Ky., Georgian Smith of Middlebury, Ind., and Marlene Coney and Pamela Perrin, both of Illinois; seven grandchildren, Phillip M. Tharp, Sarah L. Tharp, Hannah L. Tharp, Jessica (Jones) Ernsberger, PFC Tyler S. Jones, U.S.M.C. Marvin R. Jones III, Morgan J. Jones; four great-grandchildren, Brian M. Ernsberger, Darren M. Tharp, Carter M. Ernsberger and Katherene S. Tharp; future grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jessica A. Parrigin, Candace L. Salmons, Cody T. Salmons,   Haley D. Parrigin and Preston T. Parrigin. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a stepmother, Betty Chupp; a sister, Carol Humble; and a son, George Jones. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the Carney-Frost Funeral Home in LaGrange, Ind., where the funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday. Pastor John Shoup of the Sturgis Church of the Nazarene will officiate. Burial will be at the Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange. On-line condolences may be sent to carneyfrost@earthlink.net. |
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Virgie May Avery, age 95, of Three Rivers, died Monday, April 13, 2009, at Three Rivers Health. She was born Aug. 3, 1913, in Elkhart, Ind., a daughter of George and Addie (Earnhart) Kindig.   On July 3, 1934, she married Everett L. Avery in Elkhart. He preceded her in death Nov. 9, 1996. Virgie was a member of the Mendon Grange and enjoyed traveling and camping. Surviving are her daughters, Alice (Michael) Salisbury and Evelyn Smith both of Constantine; sons, Donald (Ailleen) Avery of Sturgis, Herbert (Ann) Avery of  Edwardsburg, Ray (Diana) Avery of  Three Rivers; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sister,   Betty Guipe of  Niles, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Everett Avery; a foster son, John Tacia Avery; grandsons Bruce Smith and Matthew Avery; sisters, Marguerite Everett, Mary  Londick, Jenny Kindig, Nellie Youngblood, Marian  Stump, Berdine  McKee,  Lois Eddy; brothers, Durward Kindig, Glen Kindig;  and son-in-law, J.W. Smith. Relatives and friends will be received 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Eley Funeral Home in Constantine,  where religious services will be held at 11 a.m.  Thursday, with Reverend Melanie Young, officiating. Burial will be in the Constantine Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Hospice or Lions Club sight conservation. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com. |
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Nina Pauline Kuhlman, age 97 of Mendon, died Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009, at Sturgis Hospital.  She was born in Marshall, Mich., on June 24, 1911, the daughter of Edward and Christina (Wahl) Katz.  The family moved to Burlington when Pauline was two years old. They moved to Mendon in 1919, where Pauline graduated from Mendon High School with the Class of 1930.  Pauline was married to Lloyd Kuhlman in LaGrange, Ind., on March 12, 1931.  They operated a farm south of Mendon until Lloyd’s death on Oct. 28, 1978.  Pauline was a homemaker and longtime member of the Mendon United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir for several years, and was active in the Grace Circle.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed knitting.  She especially treasured spending time with her family and friends.   Pauline is survived by her daughter,  Katheryn Lytle (Charles) of Sturgis;  daughter-in-law, Patsy Kuhlman of Mendon;  seven grandchildren, Teresa Cytlak (Ron Neale) of Three Rivers, Myra (Mike) Kolbow of Northville, Phillip (Gail) Kuhlman of Mendon, Lucinda (Joe) Mowrey of Parker, Colo., David Lytle (Kim) of Sturgis, Diane Marks (Tim) of New Lenox, Ill., and Michelle Bechill (Chris) of Lowell;  nine great-grandchildren, Justin and Nick Kolbow, Kevin and Ashley Kuhlman, Cole and Parker Mowrey, Ryan, Mary, and Anna Lytle, Katie and Kristyna Marks, Hannah and Christian Bechill; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Violet Pierce and Barb Avery.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lloyd; her son, Maurice Kuhlman; and two brothers, Lyle and Richard Katz. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon.  Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Mendon United Methodist Church with Sandy Miller, lay pastor of the Nottawa United Methodist Church and Rev. James Bender, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Sturgis officiating.  Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Colon. Memorials will be directed to the Mendon United Methodist Church-Youth Group, or the Mendon Food Cupboard.  Online register is available at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com. |
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Zachary C. "Zac" Kesti, 17, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 12, 2009. |
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PAYNESVILLE, Mich. -- Hugo Lindberg, 88, of Paynesville, died Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital, Ontonagon. |
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Darl S. Sunday, 97 of Girard, died Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastor Bruce Kintigh of the Girard United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Girard Township. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home. Darl was born Sept. 9, 1911 in Algansee Township to Marshall and Alpha (Rathburn) Sunday. He married Blanche Coleman. She preceded him in death in 1959. He later married Mae Fleming. She preceded him in death in 2001. Mr. Sunday began working as a farm mechanic for Hadley Farm Equipment and Wells Equipment. He later went to work as a janitor at the Branch Area Careers Center, retiring in 1975. Darl’s love of farming always kept him busy on his family farm while he held other jobs. After his retirement, he began his own repair shop for farm equipment. Darl was an avid woodworker and enjoyed making furniture. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and visiting with people. Mr. Sunday is survived by his sons; Kenneth Sunday of Coldwater, Dana Sunday of Concord, Jerry Doolittle of Angola, Ind., Wesley Doolittle of Bowling Green, Ohio, his daughters; Mona Barber of Coldwater, Jeanie Higbee of California Township, Phoebe Lewis of Coldwater, sister Arlene Rzepka and numerous grand, great, and great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both of his wives, his sons Leon and Basil Sunday, sisters Belva Ray and Louisa Johnson and one grandchild. Memorials may be directed to Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the online guestbook. |
Wilma Elizabeth (Gibson) Booher Tuesday, April 14, 2009 1:19 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Wilma Elizabeth (Gibson) Booher, of Quincy, went home to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009. She had been living at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater.  Mrs. Booher was born Sept. 8, 1921 in Clinton County, Kent. She was the fifth child of Addison Sherman Gibson and Allie Clyde (Gentle) Gibson, both of whom preceded her in death. Mrs. Booher married Kenneth Cleo Booher in 1939, and they remained married for 66 years until his death in 2006.  They first met when her brother and his sister asked them to witness their marriage ceremony. They raised two children, a son, Danny C. Booher, who preceded her in death in 2001, and a daughter, E. Kathleen (Steven Bassett) Booher of Plymouth. Mrs. Booher had attended East Ovid United Brethren Church along with her husband. She enjoyed a strong faith in the Lord and was a lifelong homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her home and family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a special blessing to her. In addition to her parents, her husband and her son, Mrs. Booher was preceded in death by infant twin daughters, sisters Mabel Gibson and Madru Boles and brother Gifford Gibson. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, and special daughter-in-law, Carolyn S. Booher, of Quincy; grandchildren, Kimberly (Dale) Waligora, Lisa (Jeff) Wood, and Jason (Amy) Booher, and eight great-grandchildren, all of Quincy; and two step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by brother John S. (Mareeda) Gibson of Highway, Kent. The family will receive visitors at the George White Funeral Home, Quincy, on Tuesday, April 14, at 2 p.m., with a funeral service at 3 p.m. The Reverend Kenneth Kurtz will officiate. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery.  An additional memorial service will be held in May in her home community of Highway, KY.  Friends who wish to memorialize Mrs. Booher may choose to make a donation to the Quincy Branch District Library for their large print collection. |
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Marjorie M. Hinson, age 95, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009, at the Laurels nursing home where she resided since Feb. 22. Marjorie was born Dec. 11, 1913 in Orland, Ind. to William F. and Ethel A. (Martin) Nash. She married Donald Freeman Hinson on Oct. 12, 1932 in Angola, Ind. As a young child her family moved to Coldwater and ran a small grocery store in their residence on S. Clay Street. Her mother passed away during this period leaving four children; Marjorie was 12 years old. Marjorie went to work at a young age while attending Coldwater High School. Her employers included the Titus Company, followed by Darlings of Bronson, and the Pants Factory. After her marriage, she moved to Battle Creek during the early 1940s, where she and her husband owned a grocery store/gas station on Emmett Street, which she operated while her husband was in a garage partnership downtown. She was a mother of four children at this time and they resided at the business. The family later returned to Coldwater where Marjorie worked at the Arlington Hotel and the Coldwater State Home and Training School (Regional Center) from which she retired at age 65, after 26 years. She loved animals and partnered with the Lions Club helping socialize German Shepard dogs to be further trained to be leader dogs. When the first one passed his training, she was delighted when she was notified and sent a picture of the new owner match. In her later years, she became legally blind herself. Marjorie was a longtime active member of the First Baptist Church, and previously the Bible Baptist Church. At FBC, she was a deaconess, a member of the Ruth Circle, heading up missions, and for several years helped teach the pre-schoolers. Previously, at the Bible Baptist she and longtime friend Helen Summers, taught the beginner’s class for 13 years. Marjorie was steadfast in her faith, loved her family, and was a loyal friend. Survivors include three daughters, Joyce Miller, Donna Linderman, Georgia McCurley, and one son, Donald (Carolyn) Hinson from Coldwater; one step-sister, Betty Hutchins of Coldwater; fourteen grandchildren: Kim (Dennis) Coyhis, Kevin Miller, Kari (Robb) Rubino, Kathi (Jim) Holt, Kris Miller, all of Coldwater; Mitch Linderman, Kirk Linderman of California; Kelly Linderman of Coldwater; Holly Linderman, of Arizona; Jeff (Diane) McCurley of Indiana, Kent (Tracy) McCurley of Virginia, and Jon (Vivian) McCurley of Coldwater; Katrina (Ron) Mosher of Quincy, and Dustin (Toni) Hinson of Illinois; 19 great-grandchildren and one-great-great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Acel and Wyman Nash and one sister, Martha (Butters) Fox, step-sister Madeline Lines and two step-brothers, Ralph Myers and Bob Myers, and a great-granddaughter Jeri Linn Holt in 2007. Funeral services will take place Friday, April 17, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Coldwater, with visitation commencing at 11 a.m. and services immediately following at 12:30 p.m. with Pastor Dave Anderson officiating. Burial will take place at the South Gilead Cemetery. Arrangements by Gillespie Funeral Home, Coldwater. Suggested memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Coldwater or the Jeri L. Holt Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o the Branch County Community Foundation, 2 W. Chicago Street, Coldwater, MI 49036. Visit www.gillespiefh.com to leave a message or condolences to the family. |
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Sherman “Bud” Kiger, age 81, of Holland, passed away Monday, April 13, 2009, at the Holland Hospital.  A memorial service will be 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland.   Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at Lakeshore Memorial Services prior to the service.   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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Barbara L. Lampen, age 93, of Holland, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at The Inn of Freedom Village. Private burial services will be at Pilgrim Home Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date.   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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Daryl J. Dangremond, 43, of Holland, died Friday, April 10, 2009. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, at Haven Reformed Church, 4691 Oak St., Hamilton. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Hamilton. Visitation is 6 to 9 p.m. today at Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 3616 M-40, Hamilton. |
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 Barbara Ruth Friend, 76, of Holland, died Monday, April 13, 2009, in Holland Hospital.  Arrangements will be announced later by the Downtown Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes. |
Catherine Marie 'Cassie' Harris, Larry Wayne Harris III, Ezrah Xavier Harris Monday, April 13, 2009 2:39 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Catherine Marie “Cassie” Harris, 34, Larry Wayne Harris III, 11, and Ezrah Xavier Harris, 9, of Reading passed away Monday, April 6, 2009 as the result of an automobile accident. Cassie is survived by Larry Wayne Harris, Jr., Mark Johncock; three children, Vanse, Julian and Westin Harris; father, Vernon Tritchka; mother, Toni Ford; grandparents, Harold and Lucile Ford; siblings, Hank Tritchka, Heather “Susie” (Greg) Tritchka-Stuchell, Christopher (Shawn) Tritchka, Beckie (Jason) Schweizer and Nathan Tritchka; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many friends. Cassie worked at Michindoh Camp and Conference Center. She was a member of New Life Community in Hillsdale and she was a devoted and loving mother. Larry III and Ezrah are survived by their father, Larry Wayne Harris, Jr.; three brothers, Vanse, Julian and Westin Harris; grandparents, Larry Wayne, Sr. (Sharon) Harris, Vernon Tritchka and Toni Ford; great grandparents, Harold and Lucile Ford and several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Larry III and Ezrah attended the Will Carleton Academy. They had been honor roll students and participated in the AYSO Soccer Program. Larry III also played basketball at the Will Carleton Academy. The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the people of the Hillsdale and Reading area for their love and support which was extended to Cassie and her boys which Cassie spoke of often. A private service for the family has taken place. A community memorial service to honor the lives of Catherine Marie, Larry Wayne III and Ezrah Xavier Harris will be held at the Hillsdale United Brethren Church 1 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor Jim Knoll officiating. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions in memory of Cassie, Larry III and Ezrah Harris to the Trust Fund which has been established at County National Bank.   |
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Russell Cole, 65, formerly of Litchfield, passed away peacefully at his home in Highlands, Texas on April 10, 2009. He was surrounded by his wife of 42 years, Doris A. (Wentlender) Cole and family members. Born in Vanlue, Ohio and raised in Litchfield, Russell moved to Texas to work as a diesel mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Doris A. Cole, formerly of Galena, Ill.; six children, Michael Webster (52) and his wife Kunthy of Jackson, Russell K. Cole (46) of Quincy, Douglas A. Cole (45), of Highlands, Ronny L. Cole  (43) of Jackson, Brian R. Cole (41) and partner Ken Boman of Highlands, Viki L. Cole (41) and partner Robert Fowler of Alvin; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; his father, Ova Cole of Jonesville; one brother, Lawrence Cole; five sisters, Julie, Ida, Diane, Penny and Tinny. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lala (Turner) Cole, and one sister, Mary Jane. Visitations for Russell Cole are scheduled at the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield, from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with interment following in Pulaski Cemetery. |
Shirley A. Clark Feb. 7, 1953- Monday, April 13, 2009 11:41 AM |
Shirley A. Clark, age 56 of Monroe died at 4:16 p.m. Friday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
Monday, April 13, 2009 11:41 AM |
The memorial service planned for Saturday at Dundee United Methodist Church, Dundee, for Phyllis Laraine (Lipka) Dunham, 61, of Dallas, formerly of Dundee, who died Jan. 28 in Dallas, has been canceled. |
Lemuel (Shonny) Cousino April 12, 2009 Monday, April 13, 2009 11:41 AM |
Lemuel (Shonny) Cousino, 75, of Erie died Sunday at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. Arrangements by Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, Temperance. |
Clara L. Merrick April 13, 2009 Monday, April 13, 2009 11:41 AM |
Clara L. Merrick, 86, of Newport died at 1:45 this morning at Tendercare of Monroe. Arrangements by Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. |
Richard L. Hooper Sr. July 27, 1952-April 11, 2009 Monday, April 13, 2009 11:40 AM |
Richard L. Hooper, Sr. 56, of Monroe died at 1 p.m. Saturday at his home. |
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BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. -- Katherine "Kate" Kugler, 89, of Bruce Crossing, died Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Maple Manor Nursing Center in Ontonagon. |
Raymond A. Vanisacker Aug. 24, 1916-April 9, 2009 Sunday, April 12, 2009 1:00 AM |
Raymond A. Vanisacker was born August 24, 1916 in Monroe, Michigan. Raymond was the son of Cyril Vanisacker and Alice (Ackue) Vanisacker. He attended Monroe High School. |
Edna B. MacDonald July 4, 1915-April 9, 2009 Sunday, April 12, 2009 12:59 AM |
Edna B. MacDonald, age 93 of Dundee, formerly of Monroe and Lincoln Park, passed away at 6:20 A.M., Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Monroe. |
Shirley A. Clark April 10, 2009 Sunday, April 12, 2009 12:36 AM |
Shirley A. Clark, 56, of Monroe died at 4:16 p.m. Friday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements pending at Rupp Funeral Home. |
Ruth L. Standifer April 11, 2009 Sunday, April 12, 2009 12:36 AM |
Ruth L. Standifer, 85, of Monroe died at 4:45 p.m. Saturday in The Lutheran Home. Arrangements pending at Bacarella Funeral Home. |
Richard L. Hooper April 11, 2009 Sunday, April 12, 2009 12:36 AM |
Richard L. Hooper, 56, of Monroe died at 1 p.m. Saturday in his home. Arrangements pending at Rupp Funeral Home. |
Barbara A. Dunmore Sept. 6, 1931-March 30, 2009 Sunday, April 12, 2009 12:36 AM |
Barbara A. Dunmore, age 77, of Silver Springs, Fla., formerly of Dundee, Mich., died March 30, 2009. She was born Sept. 6, 1931 in Stoney Ridge, Ohio. |
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Lloyd Nelson “Whitey” Kimble of North Adams passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at his home under the loving care of family and Hospice of Hillsdale County. He was born March 30, 1941, in Hillsdale, the son of Roy and Ina (Petrie) Kimble. He is survived by his wife, Anna Kimble, whom he married on June 23, 1961. He is also survived by three children, Annette (Terry LaRoe) Miller of Hillsdale, Cindy (Arthur) LaRoe of Hillsdale and Lloyd F. (Jennifer) Kimble of North Adams; one foster son, Erin (Jamie) Preston of Jerome; several grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four sisters, Lola (Richard) Mault of North Adams, Pauline Sheffer of Addison, Sharon Snodgrass of Jerome and Darlene (Larry) Case of North Adams; two brothers, LeRoy (Charlene) Kimble of Jasper and James (Garnet) Kimble of Jonesville; two half sisters, Ilene Pieffer of Osseo and Bernice Schmitz of Tecumseh; one aunt, Leona Petrie of Jonesville; three brothers-in-law, John McCracken of Hillsdale, Calvin Towe of Jonesville and Raymond Hardwick of Hillsdale, several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, LaVonna McCracken; and one half-sister, Oletta Towe. Mr. Kimble worked as a logger for approximately 40 years and he also worked as a farmer. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time outdoors. A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Lloyd Nelson Kimble will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in North Adams with Dr. Samuel E. Wickard officiating. Interment will take place in the Northlawn Cemetery in North Adams. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home in North Adams. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Hillsdale County. Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home – North Adams 517-287-4661 |
Catherine 'Cassie' Harris, Ezrah X. Harris, Larry W. Harris III Saturday, April 11, 2009 1:16 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Catherine ‘Cassie’ Harris, Ezrah X. Harris and Larry W. Harris III, of Hillsdale County, passed away Monday, April 6, 2009 as the result of an automobile accident. Services are pending at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale and will be announced at a later date. |
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Anita Diana Evers, 46, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. Born July 18, 1962, she was the daughter of Luis and Diana (Lambos) Zonta. Anita attended Lake Central High School and graduated from Morton High School, both in Indiana. She furthered her education at the Indiana College of Commerce and was employed at Jesco Industries in Litchfield. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and was known to have open ears for listening to others' problems. On Jan. 10, 1986, she married Del Evers and he survives along with one daughter, Melissa (Brent) Midtgard of Montgomery; father, Luis Zonta of Indiana; sister, Angela Zonta of Florida; brother, Jim Zonta of Florida; nine grandchildren, including two grandchildren they were raising, Sarah Magley and Cody Vitek, of Reading. Her mother and grandmother preceded her in death. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 18 at Cambria Cemetery #2 with Pastor Don Harkey officiating. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the George White Funeral Home, Reading.   |
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Richard Lee Pitts, 81, of Litchfield, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2009, at Allegiance Health Care in Jackson. He was born May 9, 1927, in Lottie, Ohio, the son of Jesse and Jearda (Swanson) Pitts. Dick served in the U.S. Army during WWII and had worked at Hayes Albion Corp., Simpson Industries, and Game Time, Inc. He belonged to the VFW, American Legion, Litchfield United Methodist Church and area sportsman’s clubs. He was a former member of the IOOF Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Joyce (Yeager), whom he married October 26, 1947; three sons, Terry (Diana) Pitts, Jackson, Richard (Connie) Pitts, Mio and Daniel (Sheryl) Pitts, Litchfield; two sisters, Betty Strong, Morro Bay, Calif. and Iris Bradshaw, Jonesville; one brother, Harold Pitts, Litchfield;10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield, with the Rev. Carl Litchfield officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. |
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Helen M. Chupp, age 90, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Thursday, April 9, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village. She was born March 20, 1919, in Warsaw, Ind., a daughter of the late J.C. and Inez (Whitacre) Kyle and has been a resident of Sturgis since 1977, moving here from Warsaw. On Dec. 28, 1934, in Warsaw, she married Irvin Frey. This marriage ended in divorce. On Dec 11, 1955, she married Harvey S. Chupp in Elkhart, Ind.  He preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1961. Helen had been employed for several restaurants including the Chicken Coop and Murphy Mart in Sturgis and also in Warsaw and Goshen, Ind.  She was also a homemaker and enjoyed playing Yahtzee. Surviving are one daughter, Virginia Antonides of Sturgis; five grandchildren, Brad Antonides of Warsaw, Bart (Sonia) Antonides of Roanoke, Ind., Brian (Teresa) Antonides of Syracuse, Ind., Cheryl (Larry) Criswell of Warsaw and Elaine (Randy) Heath of Portage; 10 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchild.   She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; infant daughter, Sherry Ann Frey; great-great-grandson, Jeremy Criswell; son-in-law, Donald (Tony) Antonides; two brothers and one sister.   The family will receive friends and relatives from 2- 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091.  Funeral services celebrating the life of Helen M. Chupp will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with Mr. Larry Wallman, officiating.     Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange, Ind. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Heart Association.  Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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Betty A. Roy, age 79, of Colon, Mich., went home with the angels on April 8, 2009.  She was born on Sept. 16, 1929, in Marion, Ind., to Parke and Louise (Jackson) Fawkes. She graduated from Three Rivers High School and worked at Ross Labs for many years. On May 18, 1968, she married Emil B. Roy, and they made their home in Colon. Surviving are a daughter, Michele Fields, and a grandson, Kurt Fields; nieces Billie Washburn, Kris (Don) Stephens and Cindy Elliott; a nephew, Steven (Tonya) Shoemaker; and a host of great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a sister, Leatrice Shoemaker. Cremation has taken place.  A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the home of Steven Shoemaker, 58558 Ash Road, Three Rivers.  Please join with her family and friends at this time.  If desired, the family suggests that memorials be made to Heartland Healthcare of Three Rivers. Funeral arrangements were made by Schipper Funeral Home in Colon.   |
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Patricia E. Sorko-Ram, age 74, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at her home. She was born June 16, 1934, in Eau Claire, Wis., a daughter of the late Theodore and Violet (Knecht) Burns. Patricia had been a resident of Sturgis since 1971, moving here from Detroit. On Oct. 18, 1958 she married Paul O. Sorko-Ram in St. Paul, Minn. He preceded her in death on Aug. 16, 1995. She was a homemaker and also worked for Ram Products for a few years. She was a member of the Victory Chapel and was an accomplished pianist and composer of music having graduated from a music school in St. Paul. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are four daughters, Sharon (Jeffery) Wickey of Sturgis, Connie Doleman of Three Rivers, Peggy (Gregory) White of Mooresville, N.C., and Nancy (Mike) Feltman of Cassopolis; two sons, James (Liz) Sorko-Ram of Kalamazoo and John Sorko-Ram and Tina Landrum of Boca Raton, Fla.; 19 grandchildren, Joshua, Sarah, Elisha, Hadassah, Micah, Malachi, Shaina, Brandon, Jacob, Jordan, Jessica, Trisha, Alexis, Winston, Danielle, Kendall, Emily, Mary Nicole, and Paul Anthony; five great-grandchildren, Malachi Jr., Arianna, Jada, Sydni Lynn, and Benjamin; three brothers, Robert Burns of Hobart, Ind., Timothy Burns of Phoenix and Steven Burns of Constantine; a sister, Kathy O’Connell of Phoenix; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Joseph Sorko-Ram; a grandson, Andrew Wickey; and three brothers, Darrell, Thomas, and Daniel Burns. 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 Patricia E. Sorko-Ram will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the It’s More About Jesus, Vida Nueva, Church, 600 N. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Interment will follow in Sturgis Memorial Gardens. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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Celia Marie Winkleblack, age 86, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Thursday, April 9, 2009, at Three Rivers Health. She was born April 16, 1922, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Albert and Leona (Bachar) Pierucki. Celia had resided in Sturgis all of her life, and graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1942. On June 26, 1943, she married Kenneth Winkleblack at Holy Angels Catholic Church.  He preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 1998. Celia retired from Sturgis Newport after 25 years of employment and was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Capt. John J. Kelley V.F.W. Post #1355 Ladies Auxiliary, and a past president of the Nueman-Wenzel American Legion Post #73 Auxiliary. Surviving are one daughter, Shirley (Charles) Potter of Sturgis; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Thomas M. Winkleblack; and two brothers, Carl Pierucki and Albert Pierucki Jr. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.  Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road in Sturgis,  where a Rosary service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. A funeral Mass celebrating the life of Celia M. Winkleblack will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Angels Catholic Church, with the Rev. Father Richard Altine, celebrant. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. The family suggest memorial donations be directed to Holy Angels Catholic Church, 402 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091.  Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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Elliott J. Moord, 80, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at his home in Fort Wayne, Ind. Born in Mendon, he was a systems analyst with Magnavox Corporation for 19 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of BPOE Michigan and U.S. Marine Corp Pfc. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and gardening. He played semi-pro baseball in the N. Indiana S. Michigan League for 15 years. He was a high school basketball and football referee in Michigan. He is survived by his wife, June E. Moord of Fort Wayne; daughters, Deborah (William) Josephson of Kalamazoo, Va., Susan (Al) Christoules of Fort Wayne and Peggy Toliver of Harrisonburg, Va.; sons, Martin (Kathy) Moord of Vandalia, William (Debbie) Moord of New Haven, and Jeffrey Moord and Daniel (Sherrie) Moord, both of Fort Wayne; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Elizabeth Moord of Reseda, Calif., and Marilee Moord of Costa Mesa, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; and two sisters. The funeral service is at 2 p.m. Saturday at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Karen Kosberg will officiate. Calling is also from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Turnstone of Fort Wayne, Messiah Lutheran Church Constantine, Mich., or Parkview Hospice. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.   |
Friday, April 10, 2009 2:46 AM |
WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Ida Diana Sjoblom Berg, 93, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away early Thursday morning, April 9, 2009, in Wakefield. |
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Leeman R. “Lee” Wilson, 69, of Jonesville passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born Sept. 28, 1939 in Rollin to Leland C. and Ethel V. (Renner) Wilson. He was married June 1, 1962 to Julia Smith and she preceded him in death in 1994. He was married Dec. 5, 1998 to Sherryl Johnson Glowe and she survives. Lee was a U.S. Navy Veteran 3rd Class Petty Officer, Pilot and Aviation Machinist. He retired in 1999 as a truck driver for L.J. Beal & Sons. He was a member of Teamsters Local 164 and the Teamsters Retiree Club of Jackson, a member and two-year past president of the Michigan Travel Trailer Club. Lee enjoyed bowling, fishing hunting and camping. Surviving besides his wife Sherryl are two daughters, LeAnn Wilson and Kimberly (Scott) Friess both of Cement City; a step son, Fred (Regina) Glowe of Jonesville; two sisters, Vickie (Larry) Taylor of Jonesville and Anne Johncox of Morenci; a brother, William (Betty) Wilson of Addison; and two grandchildren, Ashley Julia and Jordyn Ann Friess. Besides his first wife Julia, he was preceded in death by his parent; two sisters, Sheila Householder and Winona Wilson, and a brother-in-law Ronald Householder. Funeral services for Lee R. Wilson will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Dave Luke and Pastor Rob Corbin officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Morenci. The family will receive friends for visitation from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday  at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to the Hillsdale Community Health Center Critical Care Unit or the Somerset Fire Department. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
Thursday, April 9, 2009 2:18 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Philip DeRosier, 76, of 117 E. Michigan Ave., Ironwood, died unexpectedly Sunday evening, April 5, 2009, in his home. |
Thursday, April 9, 2009 2:16 AM |
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- James B. Pospeck, 65, of E-5065 Slade Road, Ironwood Township, died Monday afternoon, April 6, 2009, in his home, with his family by his side. |
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