Alejandro Francisco 'Alex' Garza Monday, April 20, 2009 10:04 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Alejandro Francisco “Alex” Garza, 20, of Riga died Saturday, April 18, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Palmyra Township. Alex was born on Dec. 21, 1988, in Adrian, the son of Jose F. and Gloria J. (Garcia) Garza. He was a 2007 graduate of Blissfield High School, and worked as a carpenter with Kevin Martis and Associates. Alex enjoyed music and playing his guitar, and spending time with his family. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Blissfield. Surviving are his parents, Jose and Gloria Garza of Riga; brother, Pedro Garza of Riga, and sister, Katarina Garza of Adrian; grandmothers Ema B. Garza of Carrizo Springs, Texas, and Carmen M. Garcia of Blissfield; nephew Jose Arellano, nieces Casandra Arellano and Severina Moreno; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and a special close friend, Anthony Sanchez. Alex was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Leon Garcia and Pedro Garza. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church in Blissfield, with Fr. Francis Mossholder officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Blissfield.  Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield. A Prayer Service will be held Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alex Garza Memorial Fund. Envelopes will be available at the Tagsold Funeral Home. |
Allan L. Sulier April 30, 1948-April 13, 2009 Thursday, April 16, 2009 11:48 AM |
Allan L. Sulier, age 59 years, of Temperance, MI died Monday, April 13, 2009, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg Twp., OH. |
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Alvin E. Wiard, 82, of LaGrange, Ind., died Friday, April 17, 2009. at Parkview North Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesdayat the Frurip-May Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange.   |
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Andrew J. “Andy” Jurasek, age 40, of Clinton died Sunday, April 19, 2009. Arrangements are pending at Handler Funeral Homes.   |
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IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP -- April L. (Countryman) Piilola, 65, of Ironwood Township, Mich., died Friday morning, April 17, 2009, after a lengthy battle with cancer. |
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Arthur C. Winans, age 74, of Adrian passed away Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center. Arthur was born Nov. 19, 1934, in Sylvania, Ohio, the son of Louis and Geraldine (Tippin) Winans. He graduated from Sand Creek High School with the Class of 1952. After high school, Art served his country in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956. Surviving Art are his two nephews, James Winans of Adrian and Jesse (Ronda) Winans of Blissfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Howard Winans. Services for Art will be private with burial at Sand Creek Cemetery.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home. |
Arthur L. Steinman |
Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. |
BANNON CHARLES |
Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at Casterline Funeral Home, Inc., 122 W. Dunlap, Northville. Funeral Service Wednesday 10 a.m., in state at 9:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Victory, 133 Orchard, Northville. In lieu of flowers contributions to, / donate/Trek2009/ebannon402 |
BARTOSH FRANK V |
4-8 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral, April 23, 2009, 11 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home. |
BATES ROBERT G |
Age 75, passed away April 19, 2009. To be with his beloved wife Susanne (Siterlet). A loved father of 10; Dave, John (Janie), Karen (Gary) Jurek, Sheryl (Steve) Douglas, Laura (Dave) Christian, Donna (Lawrence) Vernier, Eileen (Randy) Helm, Connie, Joanne (Bill) Hardin, Paul (Mary). Cherished grandfather of 19 and great-grandfather of 11. A Memorial Service will take place at Grace Moravian Church in Westland on Saturday, April 25th at 3p.m. |
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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BUSHEK HELENA M |
3-8 p.m. Tuesday with services at 7:00 p.m. at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley (2 Blks, W. of Woodward). Entombment Wednesday 11:00 a.m. from the funeral home to Roseland Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to MI Humane Society, 30300 Telegraph Rd., Suite 220, Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4507. Share a memory at |
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Beatrice Rita Grove, 86, of Gladwin, passed away March 31, 2009, at her home at The Brook of Gladwin. |
Saturday, April 18, 2009 2:17 AM |
Betty (Betsy) Louise Platt, 82, of Monroe, died at 12:40 p.m. Friday at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. |
Betty L. Platt Dec. 16, 1926-April 17, 2009 Saturday, April 18, 2009 11:55 PM |
Betty L. (Betsy) Platt, age 82, a resident of Monroe, MI for the past 2 years passed away Friday, April 17, 2009 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, OH. Betsy had been in declining health for the past 2 years. |
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IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. -- Beverly J. Hannula, 77, of Iron Mountain, was called unexpectedly to be with her Lord on Friday, April 10, 2009, in Green Bay, Wis. |
Billie Joyce Eipperle April 17, 2009 Saturday, April 18, 2009 2:17 AM |
Billie Joyce Eipperle, 75, of Kaleva, formerly of Ida, died Friday morning at the Butterworth Heath Center, Grand Rapids. |
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Bruce Wesley Hayes, 74, of Gladwin passed away suddenly on April 7, 2009. |
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• Carl "Carlie" Skipski, 78, of Manistee, died Friday, April 17. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... |
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. |
Catherine A. Crosby, 82, of Petoskey, passed away at Bortz Health Care of Petoskey on April 16, 2009. |
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CARMICHAEL, Calif. -- Charles Raymond Carlson, 95, a native of Ironwood, Mich., died April 13, 2009, in Carmichael. |
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Cheryl Ann Dell  passed away  April 19, 2009 in Grand Rapids.   Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be Thursday, 1:00 p.m., at the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 295 Douglas Ave., Holland. Officiating will be Rev. Earl Merz.   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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Christina Lerma passed away April 19, 2009. Funeral arrangements pending with J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.  |
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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DOBNER JOHN LEO |
Age 92 of Rochester Hills, April 19, 2009; Loving husband of the late Ella Jean. Dear father of Gail. Grandfather of Jason. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Mr. Dobner was a veteran of WW II and a member of Abiding Presence Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd. Rochester Wednesday 3-8 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday April 23, 2009 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Clinton Grove Cemetery. Suggested memorials to Abiding Presence Lutheran Church. Online guestbook |
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Darrel Hoard, 96, of  Pittsford, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. He was born Dec. 21, 1912. Arrangements are pending at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson.   |
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Donald A. (Red) Hulst, 82, of Holland, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. Services will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday at the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes-Downtown Chapel, 29 East 9th Street with the Rev. Carl Balk officiating. Burial will be in the Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-9 pm Monday at the Downtown Chapel.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Doris Dorene Bradshaw Kingman, Ariz. Doris Dorene Bradshaw, 74, of Kingman, Ariz. (formerly of Cadillac, Lapeer and Bellaire, Mich.) passed away March 18, 2009 at her home. Doris worked for the State of Michigan for 33 years in Lapeer and Bellaire. She loved the outdoors and traveling to visit family and friends. She moved to Idaho in 1994, then to Kingman, Ariz., in 2003. She was a kind and giving person and loved to play practical jokes on people. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Calvin and Susan Reed, and grandson, Jeffrey, of Meridian, Idaho; daughter and son-in-law, Naoma and Greg Goodfellow, and granddaughter, Kelsey, of Ontario, Ore.; 3 sisters; 1 aunt; 2 uncles; cousins; nieces and nephews; 3 stepchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aden and Lucille Dill; husband, Ira M. Bradshaw. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Michigan. For information, contact Naoma Goodfellow. |
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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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Edward J. Braun, age 87, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009, at his home. Ed was born Oct. 11, 1921, in Lorain, Ohio, the oldest son of Edward M. and Ella A. (Routson) Braun. After graduating from Adrian High School with the Class of 1939, Ed attended Adrian College for two years. He completed his formal education at Wayne State College of Mortuary Science, graduating in 1942. During World War II, Ed served his country in the U.S. Army as a Tech Sergeant in the medics with 36 General Hospital in the European Theatre. On Feb. 9, 1947, Ed married Selene “Sally” Purnell in Adrian. Sally, his devoted wife of more than 62 years, survives. Ed was the former owner of Braun Brothers Funeral Homes in Adrian and Brooklyn, which later became Braun Funeral Home, where he was a funeral director for 44 years, retiring in 1986. For 20 years Ed served as the Lenawee County Coroner. He was a member of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association, past president of District #2 and a charter member of their 777 Club for retired funeral directors.  Locally, Ed was a charter member and past president of the Adrian Optimists Club, Past Commander of the Delmar Daniels American Legion Post #399, and a member of La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux. He also served on the Prairie School Board. Ed was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church, where he served as the Past President of the Methodist Men’s Club. In addition to his wife, Ed is survived by his children, Craig (Carol) Braun of Dorr, Mich., Charles Braun of Woodside, N.Y., and Carla (Russell) Green of Camden, Mich.; a brother, Richard (Dorothy) Braun of Marco Island, Fla.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward M. and Ella A. Braun. The funeral service for Ed will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2009, at Wagley Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Dawes, the Rev. Chris Brundage and Dr. Edmund Burkey officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the Annis-Fint Post #1584 of the VFW. Friends may visit Ed’s family at Wagley Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. You may also send condolences at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com.  Remembrances may be made to the First United Methodist Church or Adrian Community Nursery. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
Friday, April 17, 2009 11:32 AM |
Edward Jaromin, 83, of Maybee died Thursday in the Mercy Memorial Hospital emergency room. Arrangements by Liedel Funeral Homes, Maybee. |
Edward Jaromin Dec. 7, 1925-April 16, 2009 Saturday, April 18, 2009 2:17 AM |
Edward Jaromin, age 83, of Maybee, MI. passed away Thursday April 16, 2009 at Mercy Memorial Emergency Room. |
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Elsie Grace Weaver, 90, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Sunday morning, April 19, 2009, at the Loudon Health Center in Loudon, Tenn. Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091.   |
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Eric N. Pheils, 54, was surrounded by the arms of the Lord and carried home on Saturday, March 21, 2009. He was born June 24, 1954. A memorial celebration of his life will be held 2-5 p.m. Saturday at the Reading American Legion. |
Erma Lee Bennett April 17, 2009 Saturday, April 18, 2009 2:18 AM |
Erma Lee Bennett, 79, of Erie died Friday in Toledo Hospital. |
Erma Lee Bennett Feb. 8, 1930-April 17, 2009 Saturday, April 18, 2009 11:55 PM |
Erma Lee Bennett, 79 years of Erie, MI died Friday April 17, 2009 in the Toledo Hospital. She made her home with her loving grand daughter Danielle (Jeremy) Shropshire. |
Ernest Edward Ridge, Jr. Lapeer/ Naples, Fla. Ernest Edward Ridge, Jr., 83, of Lapeer and Naples, Fla., passed away Tuesday (April 14, 2009). He was born April 14, 1926, in Signal Mountain, Tenn., to Ernest Sr. and Rosa (Davis) Ridge. He married Mackie "Peggy" L. Tripp on September 18, 1943 in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Mr. Ridge served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. His duty included tours in the South Pacific, Iwo Jima and the invasion of Normandy. Ernest retired from General Motors after 22 years of service. He established E&L Service in Lapeer. He was a member of the Odd Fellows, the Towing Association and was once named the "Boss of the Year" for the BPW Association. He is survived by his wife, Mackie "Peggy" Ridge of Lapeer; daughters, Brenda "Joyce" (Robert) McDougall of Macomb Twp., Carol (Ken) Davis of Lapeer and Naples, Fla., Margaret "Midge" (Larry) Williams of Lapeer; grandchildren, Ron McDougall, Jeffrey McDougall, Steve (Natalie) McDougall, Rachel |
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ROYAL OAK, Mich. -- Frances Parent, 84, a 45-year resident of Royal Oak, died April 12, 2009, in Bloomfield Hills. |
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. |
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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GONZALEZ RICHARD |
Age 64, April 18, 2009. Cherished husband of Lorna. Loving father of Novia Gonzalez-Nichols, Cien, Travis and Dijohn Gonzalez. Dearest son of Santa and the late Longino Gonzalez. Proud grandfather of nine. Dear brother of Longino, Randy, Jose, Arnulfo, Marilu Gonzalez and Sonia Trigo. Preceded in death by siblings Enrico and Lena Gonzalez. The family will great visitors Thursday from 12 noon until time of Memorial Service 1 p.m. at Generations Funeral & Cremation Services, 29550 Grand River (1 block W. of Middlebelt) Farmington Hills. Memorials may be directed to Arbor Hospice, 331 N. Center St., Northville, MI 48167. |
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Gladys Lillian "Peggy" Paradine Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:35 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Gladys Lillian “Peggy” Paradine, 84, of Coldwater passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009  at home.  She was born Oct. 21, 1924, in East Leigh, England, to Alfred and Lillian (Smith) Moody. Gladys was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, knitting and shopping. On Oct. 5, 1972, she married Vincent Paradine and he preceded her in death in 2001. Survivors are: 2 daughters, Jean (Mark) Krutsch of Quincy and Sheila Cloves of Coldwater, sister Barbara (John) Forrester of Australia, grandchildren Bill (Lois) Joyce of Coldwater, Tracy Edmonds of England, Kristy (Rob) Morris of Litchfield and Michael Krutsch of Quincy, great-grandchildren Ian and Brittany Joyce, Seth and Jonathan Cloves, Cole Morris and Paige, Lee, Joanna and Carrie Jane Edmonds and many nieces and nephews in England and Australia. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by son, Michael in 1991, and grandson Paul in 2006. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Contributions are suggested to the Humane Society of Branch County, Quincy. Arrangements handled by the George White Funeral Home, Quincy. |
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Gloria Doezema, 78, of Holland, formerly of Grand Rapids,died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Monday, April 20, 2009 at Georgetown Protestant Reformed Church, 7146 48th Ave., Hudsonville. Visiting hours will be 7-9 pm, Sunday at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. Burial will be in Georgetown Cemetery.   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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HIGGINBOTHAM PATRICIA ANN (RONDEAU) |
at church begins at 9:30 a.m. Private burial at Holy Sepulchre, Southfield, MI. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions to Nutritional Research & Education Foundation (Nicholas Gonzalez, M.D.), 36 East 36th Street, New York, NY 10016 or Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott Street, Detroit, MI 48207. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com |
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Harry L. Burkett Dec. 10, 1918-April 15, 2009 Saturday, April 18, 2009 2:18 AM |
Harry L. Burkett, age 90, of Temperance, MI, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 15, 2009 in his home surrounded by his loving family. |
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Hazel Schrotenboer Quist, 96, died Friday, April 17, 2009. Funeral services will be 2:00p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Bethany Christian Reformed Church, 11 E. 32nd St., Holland. Burial will be in Graafschap Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th 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. |
Helen F. Sontag |
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. |
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Roger B. Hancock 11/16/1930-4/17/1996 He Only Takes The Best God saw he was getting tired and a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around him and whispered "Come with me." With tear-filled eyes we watched him suffer and fade away. Although we loved him deeply, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Loved and missed, every single day! Antonietta and Family |
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WATERSMEET -- Ira A. Antone III, 53, of Watersmeet, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, in Watersmeet. |
Isabel S. (Stella) Mittelstaedt Tuesday, April 21, 2009 3:01 AM |
TOLEDO, Ohio -- Isabel S. Mittelstaedt, 94, of Toledo, passed away March 31, 2009, after a brief illness. |
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Jackson Paul Stewart, infant, , passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2009, in Zeeland Community Hospital.  Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2009 at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, 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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ERWIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Jacob W. "Jack" Hautanen, 80, of E-5589 Pioneer Road, Erwin Township, Ironwood, died Wednesday morning, April 15, 2009, in his home. |
James Wheeler June 19, 1941-April 16, 2009 Saturday, April 18, 2009 2:17 AM |
Burleson, Tx - James "Jim" Robert Wheeler, 67, a pipe fitter for General Motors, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, in Arlington. Formally of Monroe, Michigan. |
James "Jim" (Ray) Longstreth passed away April 5, 2009 peacefully in Whittier, California. |
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Jay H. Stutzman, 64, of LaGrange, Ind., died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at his residence. Visitation will be held 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Shore Mennonite Church in Shipshewana, Ind. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 10:00 am at Shore Mennonite Church. Burial will be in Shore Cemetery in Shipshewana. Memorials may be given to LaGrange Missionary Church. Arrangements are being handled by Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange.   |
Jeanne Hill, 93, of Harbor Springs, passed away April 16, 2009, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. |
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Jeannette L. Ebbert, age 75, of Addison, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on April 24, 1933, in Somerset Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan, to Charlie and Pauline (Williamson) Ingall. She married Hugh L. Ebbert on May 10, 1952, in Addison, and he survives. Jeannette lived in North Carolina for two years and then the rest of her life in Addison. She graduated from Addison High School in 1951. She worked at Consumers Power Company for 12 years. She then was Product Demonstrator at Wal-Mart, K-Mart and Country Market in Brooklyn, Adrian and Jackson. Jeannette was an avid genealogist, coin and stamp collector. She also collected dishes. Surviving besides her husband, Hugh, are one son, William A. Ebbert of Addison; one daughter, Dorothy J. (Chris) Hansen of  Charlottesville, Va.; nine grandchildren; one sister, Joanne (Carl) Wisner of Portage, Mich.; one brother, Jerrold (Phyllis) Ingall of Somerset, Mich.; and several nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, with Pastor Chris Hansen officiating.  Burial will take place in Hillside Cemetery in Addison. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
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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Jenna Antoinette Doan, age 12, passed away April 19, 2009. Funeral arrangements pending with J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Jeremy Eugene. Lawson, 31, of Hillsdale, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2009, in Sterling Heights. He was born March 26, 1978, in Coldwater to Dorsey and Kathy (Reader) Lawson, they survive in Hillsdale. Jeremy was an employee of Technique Inc. of Jackson, a resident of the Hillsdale area all his life and a loving and caring father. Surviving besides his parents, Dorsey and Kathy; is a daughter, Dakota Lawson, living with her mother, and stepfather, Angela and Shane Reeser of Pittsford; two brothers, Corey Lawson of Hillsdale and Casey Lawson of Jonesville; a stepson, Michael Helton; and a half brother, Jerry Barnett of Jonesville. Funeral services for Jeremy Lawson will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Interment will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Jefferson Township. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family of Jeremy Lawson. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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John C. Calhoun, age 73, of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and formerly of Bronson, Mich., died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at the Hospice House in Fort Wayne. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Matteson Township Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Kolcz Funeral Home of Bronson.   |
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John Trisler, 59, of Allegan, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at his home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Thursday until time of memorial service at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, www.gordenfuneral.     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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Joyce B. Johnson, 95, of Coldwater died Monday, April 20, 2009 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dutcher Funeral Home and will be announced as soon as they become available. |
June Bremmeyr Stark, 83, died April 16, 2009, in High Point, N.C. |
KLIMAS SERAFINA |
Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12½ Mile). Please share memories at |
KUCHARSKI DARRYL |
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Karen "Daphne" Weiss July 2, 1941-April 16, 2009 Friday, April 17, 2009 11:32 AM |
Karen "Daphne" McManaway was born July 2, 1941 in Monroe. She was the daughter of Harry and Coella (Hopson) McManaway. |
Karen Daphne Weiss April 16, 2009 Thursday, April 16, 2009 11:45 AM |
Karen Daphne Weiss, 67, died this morning at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. |
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Keith B. Klopfenstein, 83, of LaGrange, Ind., died April 16, 2009. The family will receive friends from 11a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdayat the Carney-Frost Funeral Home with a memorial service to follow at 1:30 p.m.   |
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BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. -- Kenneth Huhta, 80, of Bruce Crossing, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Long-term Care unit. |
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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at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (between 14-15 Mile Rds.), Thursday 3 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. Memorials appreciated to Michigan Parkinson Foundation. Obituary and condolences at |
LEWIS JEAN E |
Wednesday 3-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia. Thursday visitation 11:30 a.m. until her Funeral at 12 p.m. at The Church of the Holy Spirit, 9083 Newburgh, Livonia. Entombment at Glen Eden. Please visit |
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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Larry Lee Fillmore, 62, of Coldwater, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. He was born Aug. 3, 1946 in Coldwater to Leo and Pauline (Firestone) Fillmore. He married Doris Rayner on Aug. 16, 1991 in Coldwater. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Coldwater High School. He worked at Dally Tire for 39 years, retiring in 2008. He was a loving husband to Doris. He is survived by his wife, Doris, a son; Andy Fillmore of Georgia and a daughter; Amy Fillmore of Georgia, several grandchildren, a brother, Steve Fillmore of Coldwater, a sister, Janice Cram of Coldwater and several nieces and nephews. Military services will be held Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Home, Coldwater, (517) 278-2311. |
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 Leota I. Isley, beloved mother, grandmother, family member, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Blissfield Place, in Blissfield. A memorial service celebrating Leota’s life will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Elem3nt Church in Blissfield, 220 E. Jefferson St., with the Rev. Keith Smith officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday evening, April 24, 2009, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Elem3nt Church in Blissfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Hospice of Lenawee or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Envelopes will be available at the church. Arrangements were entrusted to the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield. |
Lisa P. Wertenberger June 23, 1969-April 13, 2009 Saturday, April 18, 2009 2:17 AM |
Lisa P. Wertenberger, 39 yrs, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, died Monday April 13, 2009 at The Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia. |
Lorena I. Barth Oct. 23, 1921-April 15, 2009 Thursday, April 16, 2009 11:49 AM |
Lorena I. Barth, age 87, of Carleton died on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 in Monroe, Michigan. |
Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead |
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. |
MELENDEZ LUIS |
"GUITO" E. Create by our Lord Jesus on 2/22/31 Ascended to the Glory of Jesus on 4/17/09. Our Papi entered into the arms of Jesus Christ (John 11: 25-26) at the age of 78, after losing the fight of a long and courageous battle with asbestos (Black Lung). His departure was 1st class, a peaceful landing into heaven; his family could not have prayed for more! His love was always a figure eight (never ending) starting with his love of 55 years Angela. Growing stronger through the years with his daughters: Marisa Melendez, Maribel (George) Bermudez, Marianela (Ramon) Rodriquez, Marilyn (Pablo) Olivo, Marisol (Joseph) Livingway. Continuing his love threw his grandchildren, Timothy, Erika, Jorge (Heather), Edward, Sabrina, William, Cal, Riley, Jonathan, Ethan, Jenna and great grandchild, Serena; 19 brothers and sisters threw out Puerto Rico and residing in Michigan were brothers Antonio (Sara) and Roberto (Carmen), along with numerous nephews and nieces. Even though we will miss you now, we will someday rejoice together again. We love you Papi! Come share with us his life at Voran Funeral Home, 23701 Ford Rd, Dearborn on Tuesday, family 3-4 p.m., friends 4-9 p.m., Wednesday 1-9 p.m., and Funeral on Thursday 10 a.m. at Voran Funeral Home. |
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Margaret Therese Cronin, age 74, of Colon, passed away Friday, April 17, 2009, after several months of failing health. Therese was born March 4, 1935, in Chicago, a daughter to the late James W. and Catherene (Schultz) O’Connor. Therese graduated from St. Gabriel High School with the Class of 1951. On June 17, 1955 she married her husband of 59 years, Godfrey E. (Gotch) Cronin in Chicago. Therese and Gotch started coming to Palmer Lake in Colon in 1976 and made it their permanent home in 1985 coming from Markham, Ill. Therese was a homemaker, a member of St. Barbara’s Catholic Church of Colon, Colon Lioness Club, Colon Kiwanis and Colon Garden Club. She is survived by her husband Gotch Cronin of Colon; children, Maureen (David) Marthaler of Crete, Ill, Colleen (Mark) Muench of Chicago, Peter Cronin of Jolliet, Ill., and Godfrey Thomas (Theresa) Cronin of Chicago; five grandchildren; brother, James O’Connor of St Petersburg, Fla.; three sisters, Mary Arrigoni of Orland Park, Ill., Betty Ward of St. John, Ind., and Patricia Ruberry of St. John, Ind., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Bernadette Arrigoni; and a brother, William O’Connor. The family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Schipper Funeral Home in Colon. A funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church in Colon with Rev. Fr. Richard Fritz officiating. Cremation will follow. If desired, the family suggest memorials be made in memory of Therese to the Colon Food Pantry. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. |
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 Marion G. Skeels, age 89, of Adrian, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009, at the University of Toledo Hospital. Marion was born May 14, 1919, in Detroit, the daughter of John and Teresa Cooke. After graduating from McKenzie High School she attended Michigan State University, where she received a degree in education and home economics. On October 18, 1947, Marion married Donald Skeels in Detroit. Marion and Donald celebrated 61 years of marriage prior to his death in January. Marion taught briefly at Rochester Public Schools. Her life’s work and passion, though, was her family. She was an excellent cook and also known for wonderful cakes, pies and cookies. Marion was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was active in the Adrian Women’s Club, where she served in many administrative positions. Marion was also very artistic and enjoyed painting, sewing and many different types of crafts. Marion is survived by her three sons, Donald (Lorie) Skeels of Stoughton, Wis., Mark (Mary) Skeels of Clayton, and Matthew (Kim) Skeels of Traverse City; seven grandchildren, Sam, Ben, Emily, Ethan, Zach, Alison and Leah; and five great-grandchildren, Sophy, Silas, Ayda, Henry and Lyra. Also surviving is her brother, John (Julia) Roberts of Murietta, Calif. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Viola Roberts. The funeral service for Marion will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2009, at Wagley Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Brundage officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park. Friends may visit Marion’s family at the funeral home on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. You may send condolences at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Marion may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.  Envelopes are available at Wagley 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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FAIRBANKS, Alaska -- Merrill Jacob Hakala, 80, of Fairbanks, Alaska, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009, with his daughter at his side, and has gone Home to Heaven to be with his Lord. |
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Michael L. Davis, age 53, of Defiance, Ohio died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at the Henry County Hospital, Napoleon, Ohio. Michael was born Aug. 8, 1955, in Sturgis, Mich., to Kenneth Davis and Alice Stuck. He was a 1973 graduate of Centreville High School. Michael was a resident of Defiance, and worked for 20 years at Campbell’s Soup in Napoleon. He enjoyed eating out with friends at Kissner’s, his Mustang and his cat, Bubba. Michael is survived by his companion and soulmate, Michelle Perez of Defiance; two daughters, Melina Davis of Defiance, Michelle LaPlanet of Three Rivers; one son, Danny Davis of Constantine; father, Kenneth (Becky) Davis of Sturgis; mother, Alice Schappert of Defiance; ex-wife Tammy Carrol Davis of Defiance; two brothers, Larry Davis of Sturgis, Marty Schappert of Defiance; one sister, Lisa Davis of Howe, Ind., and two grandchildren. Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents Clifford and Helen Davis; stepfather, Bud Schappert; and cousins, Kevin and David Davis. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home, 529 Jefferson Ave., Defiance, Ohio. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.mastmockhoffman.com.   |
Mildred Williams Sept. 24, 1929-April 3, 2009 Friday, April 17, 2009 11:32 AM |
Mildred Williams, age 79, formerly of Monroe, Mich., passed away on Friday, April 3, 2009 at her daughter's home in Bullhead City. |
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Norma E. Hartman, 85, of Hillsdale, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor.  She was born Feb. 11, 1924 in Belmore, Ohio to John and Elizabeth (Myers) Todd.  She was married May 3, 1947, to William “Bill” Hartman and he survives. Norma was a 1942 graduate of Leipsic High School in Ohio and worked for Hillsdale Screen Door Company from 1942 to 1952. Survivng besides her husband, Bill, are a son, Terry Hartman of Hillsdale; a sister, Doris Flickinger of Jonesville; a brother Bill (Hazel) Todd of McComb, Ohio; and many nieces and and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Linda in 1978; two sisters; and two brothers. Funeral services for Norma E. Hartman will be 11 a.m. Monday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Bob Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Hillsdale. The family will receive friends for visitation from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society or the Asthma Association.  To view this obituary and send condolences, visit ww.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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O'CONNELL MARY K |
Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (north of 22 Mile Rd.), Shelby Twp. In state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 18201 Twenty-Three Mile Rd. (Macomb Twp.). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at |
OELKERS THEODORE F |
April 17, 2009, age 91. He was born April 5, 1918 in Detroit, but spent most of his life in Dearborn. He served his country in the Army for five years as an Artillery officer and left the Army as a First Lieutenant. His work was in retail sales at Daly Brothers Furniture in Dearborn and then at Jacobson's from which he retired. He was also a member of the Dearborn Kiwanis Club. Beloved husband of Jean. Dear father of Robert (Rhonda). Brother of the late Henry Oelkers and Edna Billmeyer. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Wednesday 3:00 pm from the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Gathering from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Memorials to Salvation Army, Planned/Major Gifts Dept., 16130 Northland Drive, Southfield, MI 48075-9522. |
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Thursday, from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. |
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Preston Overway, age 79, of Holland, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at his home in the Villa Maria Retirement Community.   Funeral services will be 10:30AM Wednesday, April 22, 2009 in the Worship Center (Entrance A) at Central Wesleyan Church 446 West 40th Street in Holland.  Dr. Paul Hontz will be officiating.  Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday 5-8PM at Lakeshore Memorial Services 11939 James Street in 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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ROCKWOOD THOMAS BATES |
Age 73. April 17, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia. Loving father of Jill (Jason) Boatright and Laura (Clayton) Zingler. Grandfather of Clayton, Olen and Ella. Proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Memorial visitation Thursday 1-8 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor. |
ROGGENBUCK GLADYS I |
Wednesday 5-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 8 p.m. at A.H.Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. In state Thursday 11:30 a.m. until time of Mass 12:00 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church, 21620 Greater Mack, St. Clair Shores. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Capuchins appreciated. |
ROSENTHAL MADOLYN M |
Beloved wife of the late Dr. Marvin James Rosenthal. Dear mother of Gary (Judy) Rosenthal, Joyce Rosenthal and Linda Pulleyblank Rose. Loving grandmother of Lisa (David Helvey) Rosenthal, Steven Rosenthal Rachel, Curt and Eric Pulleyblank. SERVICES WEDNESDAY 11:30 A.M. AT TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 14450 W. 10 MILE RD., OAK PARK. INTERMENT TO FOLLOW AT ADAT SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY,LIVONIA. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS, 248-406-6000. or vist |
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Randolph Wendell Pickens, 56, of Holland, died Tuesday April 14, 2009, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus.  Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Harvestime Fellowship Church, 1055 136th Ave., Holland. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services.     |
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Rebecca Forsten, 78, of Holland, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at the Holland Hospital. Funeral service will be 6 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2009, at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St. in Holland. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home 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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Richard G. Fowle, 82, of Tecumseh, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Bixby Hospital in Adrian. He was born May 23, 1926 in Hillsdale to William and Vesta (Higbie) Fowle, Sr. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II and was a truck driver for Tecumseh Products and T & D Machine Co. Richard was a member of the Church of God of Tecumseh where he taught Sunday school for 15 years. He loved witnessing to others and enjoyed hobbies of camping, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. A faithful, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he will be sadly missed by his wife, Mary E. Fowle, whom he married Aug. 4, 1945; five daughters, Sharon (Donald) Sumner of Adrian, Julia (Kenneth) Ellison of Clarkville, Tenn., Charlene (Carl) Adams of Osseo, Mary Louise (Robert) Roback of Blissfield, Ruth Anne (Jack) Stricklen of Tennessee; two sons, Timothy (Kerri) Fowle of Hawkinsville, Ga, Terry (Debra) Fowle of Tecumseh; one sister,  Charlene Goldsmith of Hillsdale; one sister-in-law, Charlotte Barnes of Montpelier, Ohio; three brothers, Herbert (Wanda) Fowle Hillsdale,  William (Ann) Fowle of Brooklyn, James (Shirley) Fowle, Sr. of  Hillsdale; 20 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, one sister and two brothers. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at El Bethel Tabernacle Church, Hillsdale, with Pastor Fred Oliver officiating. Interment will  follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Reading. Visitation is scheduled from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the George White Funeral Home, Reading. Memorials are suggested to the family.   |
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Robert E. Sikora April 18, 2009 Saturday, April 18, 2009 11:55 PM |
Robert E. Sikora, 80, of Monroe died at 1:50 p.m. Saturday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
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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Roger W. Boots, 70, of Wolcottville, Ind., died April 19, 2009, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Stroh Church of Christ. Burial will take place in Woodruff Cemetery, Wolcottville, Ind. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church.   |
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Ronald D. Fish, 54, of Riverside California and formerly of Jonesville passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Riverside Community Hospital in Riverside, Calif. He was born in Hillsdale on Feb. 20, 1955, to John B. and E. Joan (Michaels) Fish, he survives in Jonesville. He was married to Paula Fish and she survives. Ronald resided in Jonesville until 1980 before moving to Riverside. Surviving besides his father John and his wife, Paula, are two daughters, Contessa (Lonnie) Jones of Fontana, Calif., and Jeanette Fish of Victorville, Calif.; a stepson, Brian Beulin of Utah; sisters Janine A. (Harley) Wilson of Waldron and Paula Fish of Hillsdale; a brother, John Michael (Mayme) Fish of Jonesville; and eight grandchildren. Ronald is preceded in death by his mother and a brother, Bradford. Memorial services for Ronald Fish will be 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville with the Rev. Gary Oliver officiating. Private interment will take place at Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville. The family will receive friends for visitation from 3 p.m. Wednesday until time of service at 4 p.m., at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to the charity of donor’s choice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Ronald H. Wood, 75, of Osseo, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born June 18, 1933, in Red Oak, Iowa, to Donald E. and Hazel Maxine (Hossel) Wood. He was married Jan. 31, 1953, to Noreen Fuller and she survives. Ronald was a wood model maker and was retired from Allied Products. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. Ronald was a breeder and trainer of running quarter horses, a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and the Michigan Quarter Horse Association. Surviving besides his wife, Noreen, are a daughter, Donna (Jim) Howell of Jonesville; three sons, Dave (Corrina) Wood of Friendsville, Tenn., Jeffrey D. (Emily) Wood of Hillsdale and Robert (Barbara) Wood of Maryville, Tenn.; two sisters, Judy Hetzel of Garden City and Marcia (Terry) Rhodes of Canton; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Cathy and a brother Joseph. Funeral services for Ronald H. Wood will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Jack Mosley officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Hillsdale. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to the National Kidney Foundation. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
• Rosemary K. Witkowski, 72, of Manistee, died Thursday, April 16 at her home. The Herbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
Ruth (Wilson) Lynch Jan. 31, 1921-April 16, 2009 Saturday, April 18, 2009 2:17 AM |
Ruth J. (Wilson) Lynch, age 88, of Monroe, MI passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living Center in Lambertville, MI. |
Ruth J. (Wilson) Lynch April 16, 2009 Friday, April 17, 2009 11:32 AM |
Ruth J. (Wilson) Lynch, 88, of Monroe died Thursday at Aspen Grove Assisted Living, Lambertville. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home. |
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Sean R. Booth July 18, 1967-April 8, 2009 Thursday, April 16, 2009 11:50 AM |
Sean R. Booth, 41 years, of Northwood, OH died Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in his home. |
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Stephen G. Arnold Sept. 23, 1948-April 14, 2009 Thursday, April 16, 2009 11:51 AM |
Stephen G. Arnold, age 60, of Rockwood, MI passed away April 14, 2009, at Henry Ford Hospital, Wyandotte, MI. |
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Susan E. Herman, age 67, of Manitou Beach passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2009, at her home. She was born on May 9, 1941, in Fairfield, Mich., to Kurt W. and Betty Lou (Edwards) Franke. She married Maurice W. “Moe” Herman on April 6, 1979, in Addison, and he survives. Susan lived in the Addison-Manitou Beach area all her life. She graduated from Addison High School in 1959. She was employed at the former Murphy Motor Freight Co. in Addison for 20 years, and then was employed at Devils Lake Water Sports of Manitou Beach. Surviving besides her husband, Moe, are one daughter, Ronda Habaj, and one grandson, Alex Pappas, both of LaPorte, Ind.; her father, Kurt Franke of Winter Haven, Fla.; one sister, Virginia (Ron) Wise of Sarasota, Fla.; two brothers, Walter (Kathy) Franke of Jonesville and Russell (April) Franke of Winter Haven, Fla.; nephews, nieces and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Burial will take place in Green’s Lakeside Cemetery at Manitou Beach. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Lenawee. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
Monday, April 20, 2009 2:44 AM |
HURLEY, Wis. -- Sylvia J. Mattson of Hurley died on Saturday, April 18, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. |
TALARICO YOLANDA |
April 19, 2009, age 95. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Dear mother of Rose Miscuk (Bernie), Elaine Eller and Marilyn Talarico. Sister of Fiori Mangone. Also survived by five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Memorial Service Wednesday 2:00 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Memorial Gathering Wednesday 1:00 p.m. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association or Visiting Nurses Association. |
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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THURSAM SARAH |
Wednesday 3-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Scripture Service 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 20955 Bournemouth, Harper Woods. |
TORRENTO JESSICA M (NEE SPAGNUOLO) |
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TUOHEY ROBERT L |
from 2-9 p.m. Wednesday. Scripture service 7 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Tuohey will lie in state on Thursday at St. Kieran Catholic Church, 53600 Mound Rd., Shelby Township from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. time of Mass. Interment Willow Grove Cemetery, Richmond Township. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com. |
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Terry Franklin Hoag, of Hillsdale, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Hillsdale County. He was born Aug. 30, 1953, in Coldwater, the son of Leo and Bernice (James) Hoag. He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann (Klinck) Hoag, whom he married on Dec. 30, 1989. He is also survived by two brothers, George and Leo Hoag of Coldwater; three sisters, Judy Brenneman and Mary Kay Norton both of Coldwater, and Nina Jean Lupnitz of Lansing; two brothers-in-law, Dave Klinck of Allen, and Charlie Klinck of Hillsdale and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barbara McQueen. Terry served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and he was a past member of the American Legion Post in Paw Paw, Quincy and Hillsdale. He graduated from Spring Arbor College in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and he retired from Consumers Energy in 2003 where he worked as an electrical sub-station operator. He also served on the board at Hospice of Hillsdale County. At his request cremation has taken place and a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Terry Franklin Hoag will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18 with Ruth Hoffman officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Hillsdale County. Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home – Hillsdale 517-437-0605 |
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Terry Franklin Hoag, of Hillsdale, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Hillsdale County. He was born Aug. 30, 1953, in Coldwater, the son of Leo and Bernice (James) Hoag. He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann (Klinck) Hoag, whom he married on Dec. 30, 1989. He is also survived by two brothers, George and Leo Hoag of Coldwater; three sisters, Judy Brenneman and Mary Kay Norton both of Coldwater, and Nina Jean Lupnitz of Lansing; two brothers-in-law, Dave Klinck of Allen, and Charlie Klinck of Hillsdale and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barbara McQueen. Terry served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and he was a past member of the American Legion Post in Paw Paw, Quincy and Hillsdale. He graduated from Spring Arbor College in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and he retired from Consumers Energy in 2003 where he worked as an electrical sub-station operator. He also served on the board at Hospice of Hillsdale County. At his request cremation has taken place and a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Terry Franklin Hoag will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18 with Ruth Hoffman officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Hillsdale County.   |
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Tina M. Pountain, 37, of Union City, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born March 3, 1972 in Coldwater to Richard and Julia (Gorsline) Watson. She married Jeffrey A. Pountain on Aug. 13, 2006 in Union City. She had lived in the Union City area for most of her life. Tina was a 1991 graduate of Union City High School, playing volleyball, basketball and softball while in school. She enjoyed playing pool and loved to camp. Tina was the captain of the Corporate Cup Team in Battle Creek. Tina was employed by EPI Printers in Battle Creek. She is survived by her husband, Jeff, a daughter, Ashley Motz at home, her mother, Julia Watson of Union City, three brothers; Richard Watson of Battle Creek, Steve Watson of Coldwater and Tom Watson of Union City, and a sister, Diana Dunn of Utah. Preceding her in death was a son, Brady Motz and father, Richard Watson. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 11 a.m. with one hour of visitation prior to the service at the Putnam Funeral Home in Union City with Pastor Trent Hammond officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Scholarship Fund for Ashley. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Home, Union City, (517) 741-9333. |
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Todd Anthony Lung, 34, of Burr Oak, Mich., passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, April 20, 2009, at his home. He was born Sept. 3, 1974, in Sturgis, a son to Jack A. and Joan (Krontz) Lung. Todd was a lifelong resident of Burr Oak and graduated from Burr Oak High School with the class of 1992. He was a diesel mechanic by trade. For the past four years he had been employed by G. Diamond Transport in Elkhart, Ind. Prior to joining G. Diamond he had worked for Kopf Trucking in Goshen, Ind., and his working life began with Hemels Chevrolet in Colon. Todd always enjoyed tinkering and working on cars and trucks, especially four-wheel-drive vehicles. He loved camping and climbing the dunes at Silver Lake Dunes in Michigan. He is survived by his mother, Joan Lung of Burr Oak; a brother, Jamie Lung of Burr Oak; a nephew, Shane Lung of Burr Oak; grandparents, Pat and Laura Krontz of Burr Oak; two important children in Todd’s life, Chase and Paije Harvey, both of Union City;  and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father; a nephew, Michael Lung; and grandparents, Delois and Betty Lung. In accordance with Todd’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A gathering of friends and family will be held at a later date. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Hackman Chapel of Sturgis is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the family, c/o Joan Lung, 122 Riverside Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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89, died at D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans, Marquette, MI, Saturday morning, April 18, 2009. He had been a member at the home the past three years. Prior to that, Van resided in Dearborn, MI for over 40 years. Eugene, son of Gail and Marie was born in Junction City, Kansas on October 23, 1919, the oldest of two children, where his father was a farmer. In 1929 the family moved to Holly, Michigan where the father ran a country gas station. Gail's family had moved to Michigan and he followed them with his family. Shortly after Eugene graduated from Holly High School, his father died, so Gene ran the gas station for two years while his brother Jack finished high school. He then went to Albion College where his aunt lived. After graduating in 1943 he spent 3 years in the army. After basic at Camp Roberts, California, he went to New Zealand on the 5th largest ship in the world, theNew Amsterdam . After a short stay in New Zealand, where he joined the 161st Infantry Regiment of the 25th Infantry Division, he spent a year on New Caledonia, a year in Northern Luzon in combat as a scout, and after a short stay in Nagoya, Japan, he was discharged.Gene/ Van then got his M.B.A at the University of Michigan and then worked for the C.P.A firm, Coopers & Lybrand for four years, mostly at Ford Motor Company. He then worked for Ford Motor Company for 28 years as an accountant for the Steering Gear and Glass plants & the Engineering Center, retiring in 1980. He spent his retirement years as Treasurer of Allen Park Presbyterian Church, Controller of Travelers Aid Society, playing and hunting golf balls, and compiling statistics on movies and golf pros. On March 18, 1950 he married Carrie Marie Creque, whose parents had moved next door to Eugene's mother in Holly. Carrie preceded him in death October, 2004. He is survived by his three children, Vickie (Joe) Castaldi, Los Angeles, Kim (Lauri) Van Osdol, Appleton, WI, and Dirk Van Osdol (Gayle Larson) of Marquette, along with seven grandchildren. Keeping with Eugene's wishes no formal services will be held at this time. A private family service will be held on a later date. Memorial contributions can be made in Eugene's name to Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front, Marquette, MI 49855. |
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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Vern L. Thrams, age 80, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2009, at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Zephyrhills, Fla. Vern was born Nov. 25, 1928, in Colon, Mich., He was married in June 1952, to Joan Moser and they made their home in Sturgis, where Vern was a tool and die maker for Sutton Tool Inc., retiring in 1994. Vern enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. He became an avid bowler, joining several different leagues and traveling to many tournaments. Other hobbies included playing cards, attending the county fair and listening to music. An active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sturgis and later Our Savior Lutheran, Zephyrhills, Vern served as usher, teller and elder for many years. He also served on many boards and committees. Vern’s family and friends will remember him as caring and loving. He made everyone feel special by sending personal cards. Holidays were something special, including many family members and friends. His sons and grandchildren, nephews and nieces all knew they were loved and were important to him. Vern is survived by his companion of several years, Ms. Glea Anthonissen; two sons, Terry Thrams and Tim (Kim) Thrams; four grandchildren, Natalie (Bill) Mahr, Crystal Thrams, Dalton Thrams and Kayde Thrams; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Vern Thrams will be held at 11 a.m. June 27 at Southside Cemetery in Colon,  followed by a luncheon and fellowship at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 484 Burr Oak Road, Colon. The Rev. Calvin J. Kolzow, II will officiate this celebration of Vern’s life with his family and friends.   |
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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Virginia Beth Witteveen - VanDenBerg (Maatman), 71, of Freesoil, died Thursday afternoon, April 16, 2009, at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St. in Holland. Burial will be in Lakewood Cemetery. Visitation will be 12-1 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home prior to the ceremony.   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. |
WAGNER DOROTHY M |
Tuesday, 4-9 p.m. Private Burial on Thursday. |
WAYNE RITA I |
Age 91, of Northville, previously of Farmington Hills, passed away April 18, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Max. Loving mother of Terry (Sharon), Jon, Christine Flaviani, Linda (Joseph Czuk), David (Teresa), and Janet (Glenn) Warsh. Adored grandmother of David, Andrew, Matthew, and Bradley. Cherished great-grandmother of Brenna, Rosemary, Ethan, and Katelyn. Funeral Mass Wednesday at noon, in state at 11:30am, at Our Lady of Victory, 133 Orchard, Northville. Contributions appreciated to St. John Health Foundation, St. John Hospice, PO Box 673271, Detroit, MI 48267. |
WIMMER JANE M |
Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at MacDonald's Funeral Home, Howell (517-546-2800). In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Shriners Hospitals for Children or First Presbyterian Church, Howell. Please visit the family's online guestbook at www.macdonaldsfuneralhome.com |
WRIGHT PATRICK C |
Wednesday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Prayer Service at Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile Road (between Middlebelt and Merriman). |
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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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