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Arthur L. Steinman |
Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. |
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Bernice H. Herman, 91, passed away June 8, 2009, at Countryside Manor. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Bernice Kelly 1916-2009 Bernice Kelly, 93, Madison Heights, formerly of Sebewaing, passed away Friday, May 29, 2009 at the home of her daughter, Penny, in Madison Heights following a two-month illness. She was born March 29, 1916 in Bay City, daughter of the late Pierre and Lydia (Bellon) Garcin. She was united in marriage to Edwin (Bud) F. Kanehl on November 24, 1938. He preceded her in death on January 7, 1957. She then married Henry J. Kelly on July 7, 1962. He died on April 13, 1969. She and her husband owned and operated the Center Road Bar in Essexville before purchasing Bud's Bar in Kilmanagh, changing the name to Bernie's and finally to Kelly's Bar. She operated it until it closed on April 28, 2001. Bernice was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Sebewaing. She enjoyed playing cards, visiting the casino, bowling, visiting with her friends and family, especially the people that came to see her at Kelly's Bar. Surviving are two daughters, Candy (Robert) Oeschger, Port Hope and Penny Howard, Madison Heights; five grandchildren, Tracey (Jim) Schenk, Bad Axe, Tara Oeschger, East Lansing, Tyler Oeschger, Port Hope, Erin (Jeff) Ferris, Madison Heights and Leigh (Jessy) Wayna, Ferndale; three great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren and one niece, Joanne (Ray) Niezurawski, Bay City. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Sebewaing. Fr. John Weis officiated with burial in St. Agatha Catholic Church, Gagetown. The family has requested memorial donations be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or St. John Lutheran Church, Kilmanagh. Arrangements were made by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. |
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Bret A. Bretall, 43, of 128 S. Mansfield St., Ironwood, died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, in Wakefield. |
Caroline "Carrie" E. Gaiera |
Caroline "Carrie" E. Gaiera, 90, of Pigeon, passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care, Pigeon., Funeral Memorial Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 from St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville, with the Rev. Fr. Kenneth Yaroch officiating. |
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Cecil Van Alsburg, 72, of Ridgway, Colo., died at his home Monday, June 1, 2009.   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. |
Charles E. Southwell, 52, of Howell, Mich., died suddenly June 4, 2009, while hiking with his brother in Mount Shasta, Calif. |
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Constance Baur Lundgren 1924-2009 Constance "Connie" Baur Lundgren, 84, Bay Port, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Scheurer Hospital, Pigeon. She was born in Bay Port on December 4, 1924, daughter of the late Bertrand N. and Alberta A. (Howell) Baur. She was a 1943 graduate of Bay Port High School. She received a B.S. Degree in 1948 from Michigan State University. She was united in marriage to Lars C. Lundgren in Bay Port on October 31, 1953. He preceded her in death in 1994. Connie worked a year for Dow Chemical following her high school graduation. She also worked as a lab tech at St. John's Hospital in Detroit, as well as at hospitals in California. She lived in Woodland Hills, California for 30 years, moving back to Michigan in 1990. She was an active member of the Bay Port Historical Society. She loved watching local high school sports, watching games on television and listening to them on the radio. She was a member of the Bay Port United Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons, Mark (Maria) Lundgren, Ellensburg, Wash. and Barry Lundgren, Atascadero, Calif.; two grandsons, Benjamin and Daniel; a sister, Pauline Kelly, Bay Port; four brothers, James Baur, Bay Port, Roger (Sheila) Baur, San Antonio, Texas, David (Bernice) Baur, Lansing and Douglas Joe (Char) Baur, Bay Port and Texas and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael; a daughter-in-law Diana Lundgren and a sister, Marie Alexander. The family will greet friends at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at the Bay Port United Methodist Church. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. with Rev. Douglas Mater officiating. Memorials may be made to the Bay Port United Methodist Church or the Bay Port Historical Society. Arrangements are being handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon. |
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Dale K. Peeke, 73, of Kalamazoo, Mich., and formerly of Sturgis, Mich., died June 1, 2009, at Bronson Hospital. His body has been cremated, and there will be no services according to his wishes. Arrangements are by Whitley Memorial Funeral Home in Kalamazoo. |
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Dean C. Eckberg, 59, of Holland, died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services.   |
Dennis Weingartz Owosso Dennis Weingartz, 56, of Owosso (formerly of Imlay City) passed away Monday (May 25, 2009) at Memorial Hospital in Owosso. Dennis James was born March 22, 1953, in Highland Park, the son of Peter and Lois Weingartz. He grew up in Imlay City and was a graduate of Imlay City High School, class of 1971. He moved to the Ovid area in 1985. He was a shop foreman group leader at Universal Handling, a metal stamping and fabrication company. Dennis had been employed at Cramer Furniture in Imlay City, Don's Modernization in Imlay City and Carl Andress Grocery Store in Metamora. He was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Imlay City. He is survived by his sons, Stephen (Katie) Weingartz of Pontiac, Daniel (Diana) Weingartz of Imlay City, Michael (Kathlene) Weingartz of Columbiaville; grandchildren, Audrey, Ive, Jacqueline, Nathan and Brandon; mother, Lois Weingartz of Imlay City; very close friend, Bob Harris of Ovid; brothers, Gary (Louis |
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Donald Ray Arnold, 42, of Wakefield, passed away Monday afternoon, June 1, 2009, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. |
She was born Dorotha L. Haven, Aug. 3 1929, in Clawson, Mich., to Warren and Bertha Haven. Her parents moved the family to Good Hart, where Dorotha grew up and attended school in Harbor Springs. |
Dorothy M. Tabor, 93, of Ludington, died Friday, June 5, at Tendercare of Ludington. Alexander-Rye Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
Dorothy Marie Tabor, 93, of Ludington, died June 5 at Tendercare Nursing Home. Dorothy was born Feb. 18, 1916 in Detroit, to Elmer and Myrtle (Anderson) Johnson. She graduated from Cooley High School ... |
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Douglas Eugene “Pops” Dickson, 74, of Milan, Mich., beloved father and grandfather, died on June 4, 2009. Douglas died peacefully at Herrick Medical Center in Tecumseh, Mich., after a courageous battle with cancer. He  was surrounded by family and close friends. Douglas was born on Jan. 2, 1935, in Sylvia, Tenn., to William and  Mabel Dickson. Douglas grew up in Wayne, Mich. He had a long and enjoyable career with the Ypsilanti Regional Psychiatric Hospital where he worked as a Food service supervisor from 1951-1988. Douglas was a member of the Milan Moose Lodge for 10 years. Douglas also enjoyed spending time playing softball and had received a trophy for pitcher of the year. He also enjoyed mushroom hunting with his friends, Jerry Zinker, Ron Desbrough and Ron Dingman. Douglas is survived by his good friend and ex-spouse Sharon Dickson; daughters, Deborah (Tim) Unold, Diane (Rodney) Schroeder, Dawn Spack (Dave Hessler); four grandchildren, Toni, David, Kristina and James, and three great-grandchildren. He had many other dear friends, including Matt Byrd who was always there to lend him a hand. Douglas was preceded in death by his father, William Dickson. The family would like to give special thanks to April and Linda from Hospice of Lenawee for the extraordinary care given to Douglas. In lieu of flowers, the family request  donations be sent to Hospice of Lenawee in the name of Douglas Eugene Dickson. |
EVANS A. JUHL ESSEXVILLE Evans A. Juhl, age 89, of Essexville, passed away May 24, 2009 at Bay Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sandusky, Michigan on November 8, 1919 to the late Anthony and Hattie (Genshaw) Juhl. Evans was a devoted husband and family man. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and held a private pilot's license, flying for many years. During World War II, he stayed home to help with the family farm while his brother went into the Army. He retired from Consumers Power Company and had also been a bus driver. Evans was a great story teller and was joking right up to the end. He was a member of the Christian Assembly Church, Bay City Lodge No. 88, B.P.O.E. and Joppa Lodge No. 315 F. & A.M. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, the former Mary Boiteau, four children; Lynn Juhl, Barb (Jack) Flood, Janis (Bob) Vermeesch and Randy (Yvonne) Juhl, seven grandchildren; Alicia (Justin) Roe, Elizabeth (Locke) Hutson, Jennifer (Mark) Griffin, Kelly Ricketts, Jody(Rick) Kuch, Amber (Chris) Cuatt and Melissa (fianc e, Derek Meinser) Juhl, seven and a half great-grandchildren, as well as a brother; Warren (Phyllis) Juhl. Funeral and committal services were held at the Christian Assembly Church in Bay City with Pastor John C. Wellhousen officiating. Burial was in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements made by Penzien-Steele Funeral Home in Bay City. |
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Edna Allison Hodge, age 94, of Manitou Beach, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009, at her daughter’s home. She was born Oct. 23, 1914, in Hawkeye, Iowa, to William and Anna (Filter) Weitenhagen. At the age of 5, she moved to Adrian, Mich., with her family and spent the rest of her life in Lenawee County. She graduated from Adrian High School in 1932.  She married Edwin Allison of Tecumseh on Oct. 3, 1936, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 18, 1964. She married Edward Hodge of Morenci on Aug. 22, 1968, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 29, 1981. Edna was employed at American Chain & Cable and retired in 1975 after 35 years of service. She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Adrian and belonged to the Ladies Aid, L.W.M.L. and Wednesday morning Bible Class. Edna enjoyed reading, crocheting, embroidering and watching game shows and sports on TV.  She enjoyed her family the most and loved going to all the family get-togethers. She is survived by two daughters, Linda (Lawrence) Armstrong of Adrian and Janet (Frank) Stevenson of Manitou Beach, with whom she had been residing. She is also survived by a brother, Bill Weitenhagen of Adrian; two sisters, Phyllis (Willis) Sipes of Adrian and Frances (James ) Hubbard of Onsted; four grandchildren, Kelly Armstrong, Brett (Diana) Stevenson of Goodrich, Valerie Stevenson and Jolene (Jon) Bowles, both of Adrian; eight great-grandchildren, Ben and Lacey Creger, Brock and Chase Cheesbro, Christian and Matthew Stevenson, and Noah and Parker Bowles; one great-great-grandson, Gabriel Creger; a brother-in-law, A.L. (Denise) Hodge of Glendale, Ariz.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Edna was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; twin daughters at birth; one grandson, Michael Allison; two sisters, Fern Krueger and Hazel Weitenhagen; and a sister-in-law, Mary Alice Weitenhagen. Funeral services for Edna will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, with Pastor Paul Herter officiating. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. Visitation will be held on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of service at St. John’s Lutheran Church. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Elizabeth J. Boyd, 88, of Allen, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Drews Place of Coldwater. She was born Oct. 31, 1920, in Allen to William J. and Maude (Welch) Watkins and graduated from Allen High School. Elizabeth received degrees from Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan universities and taught in the rural and Jonesville Community Schools. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Jonesville Education Association, Pythian Sisters, American Legion Auxiliary, Eastern Star, Allen Red Hat Society and the Eight & Forty Club. Elizabeth enjoyed traveling in the United States and other countries, including China, Australia, Japan, England and Ireland. She also enjoyed sewing, gardening and oil painting. She is survived by four grandchildren, Chad (Kerri) Purcell of Allen, Christa Ernsberger of Indiana,  Todd (Marcee) Purcell of Big Rapids, Stephanie (Tim) Lowrey of Plainfield, Ill.; one brother, Victor Watkins of Allen; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Dale Bennett and Thurman Boyd; two sons, Jerry and Michael Purcell; and one brother, William R. Watkins. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the George White Funeral Home, Quincy, with Pastor Craig Pahl officiating. Interment will follow in Allen Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 11 a.m. Saturday until time of service. Memorials are suggested to the Allen United Methodist Church. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Many loved family members and friends welcomed Ella Marion Theresa (Fredrickson) Anderson to Eternal Life on Jan. 22, 2009. |
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Erma L. Vandenberg, 81, of Holland, died Saturday, June 6, 2009. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 9, from 7-9 p.m. at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton SE, Grand Rapids. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 10, at 11 a.m. at Fellowship Reformed Church, 300 N. 168th, Holland, with visiting one hour prior to the service at church. Interment is at Woodlawn 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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Mr. Eugene L. Glaser, age 85, Muskegon, formerly of Hillsdale, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2009, in Muskegon. He was born in Van Buren Township Dec. 15, 1923, to William and Margaret (Osborn) Glaser. Mr. Glaser was a veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II. He was employed by Allied in Hillsdale for many years before his retirement. He was a member of the NRA and the Hillsdale American Legion. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was an avid pilot. He is survived by four grandchildren, Adam (Amy) Glaser, Holly (Rob) Ribbons, Aaron and Jacob Glaser; five great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Nancy Bosma; one brother, Charles Glaser and one sister, Ruth Miles. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth K. Glaser; his parents and his son, Larry Glaser. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Monday at Celebration Community Church (1260 W. Sherman, Muskegon, MI 49441) with the Rev. Greg Stamm officiating. Military honors will be performed under the auspices of the Muskegon County Council. Interment will be in Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic, Ohio. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 737 Apple Ave.,  Muskegon, Phone 231-726-5210. |
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Eunice S. Ziegel, 87, of Fort Myers, Fla. died peacefully after a long illness on April 28, 2009. She was born in Lowpoint, Ill. Dec. 7, 1921. After graduating from Lowpoint High School, she married Clarence "Bud" Ziegel who preceded her in death. She and her late husband were the co-founders of Hillsdale Pump and Supply. After retiring from the business, they settled in Fort Myers where Eunice resided for 30 years. She is survived by a daughter, Janice Z. Peterson (C. Eric) of Chuluota, Fla; son, Rod (Gail) of Hillsdale; two grandsons, Peter A. and Kurt A. Ziegel, both of Chicago and her friend and companion Martin L. Rowe Jr. of Fort Myers, Fla. A memorial service was held at the Fort Myers Congregational United Church of Christ. Memorial services in Hillsdale are pending. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Araba Temple Children's Transportation Fund, 2010 Hanson St. Fort Myers, FL 33901. The Araba Temple provides transportation for children to receive care at various Shriners Children's Hospitals. Eunice enthusiastically supported this endeavor, which provides assistance to children with injuries, burns and other disabilities. |
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Evelyn A. Marry, age 89, of Livonia, formerly of Manitou Beach, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2009, in Livonia. She was born on Dec. 12, 1919, in Morenci to George A. and Mamie L. (Winslow) Anderson. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Green’s Lakeside Cemetery at Manitou Beach. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com.   |
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Francis “Papa Bear Ed” Lovejoy, 71, of Northwest Township, in Williams County, Ohio, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, in his home after a brief illness. Mr. Lovejoy was a 1955 graduate of Edgerton High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. Francis was part of the honor guard for President Eisenhower’s second inauguration parade and for one of Queen Elizabeth’s visits. He also traveled to Panama and the Suez Canal during his time in the Army. “Papa Bear Ed” was a lover of animals and shared a passion for the business he operated with his wife, Lovejoy’s Halfway House Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Inc. He worked for 44 years and nine months as a laborer at Hayes Albion in Bryan, Ohio. Francis “Papa Bear Ed” Lovejoy was born Dec. 13, 1937, in Bryan Ohio, the son of William Francis and Opal (Strup) Lovejoy. He married Ruth Marie Sexton on June 13, 1961, in Pioneer, Ohio, and she survives. Mr. Lovejoy is also survived by one daughter, Tina McCrea, of Bryan, Ohio; one son, Bill (Cindy) Lovejoy, of Montpelier, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Robert Arthur Kissinger III, Amber Opal Kissinger (Matthew) Farnham, Benjamin Ayre Hills, Bowen Jacob Hills, Krista Nicole McCrea, Holly Danielle McCrea, Matthew Link Meyer, and Dustin Ray Meyer; three great-grandchildren, Garrett Matthew Farnham, Copper Lewis Farnham and Aiden Matthew Terrill and his mother-in-law, Ester Sexton. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Tammy Marie Hills, on Nov. 13, 2006. Visitation will be held 2-5 p.m. Sunday, June 7 in Krill Funeral Home 114 East Hull St., Edgerton, Ohio. Services for Francis “Papa Bear Ed” Lovejoy, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Tracey Hammond of Olde York Church, Non-Denominational, officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Edgerton, Ohio, with graveside military rites conducted by John D. Smith Post #10 of the Edgerton American Legion. Memorials in the name of Francis “Papa Bear Ed” Lovejoy may be given to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to and the online register signed at www.krillfuneralservice.com. |
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. |
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Freda Mae Ware, age 82, of Constantine, Mich., passed away Monday, June 8, 2009, at her home. She was born on Jan. 31, 1927,  in Cromwell, Ind., a daughter of  George and Ethel Marie (Smith) Hawn. On  June 16, 1950, she married Harry Junior Ware in Constantine. He preceded her in death Jan. 24, 2008. Freda enjoyed camping and spending time at Gun Lake as well as gardening and canning. Surviving are her sons Terry (Peggy) Ware, Constantine and Steve (Deborah) Ware, Constantine; grandchildren Angela Ware, Amy Ware, Rachelle (Cody) Caswell,  Ashley Ware, Thomas Ray Ware Jr. and Joshua Ware; step-grandchildren Jeffrey Ellis, Jason Ellis and Jeremy Ellis; great-grandchildren Haley Ware and Caiden Caswell; step-great-grandchildren Emily, Faith, Austin and Jeremiah Ellis; brothers Bud (Lorette) Hawn, Cromwell, Ind., Donnie (Peg) Hawn, Wauwaka, Ind., and Carl (Nancy) Hawn, Constantine; sisters Lydia Martin, Centreville, Donna (Roger) Ott, Mooresville, N.C., and Lavonne (Delbert) Lynn, Cromwell; and sister-in-law Vivian Holderbaum, Syracuse, Ind. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Tom Ware; and two sisters, Mary Kline and Kathryn Emmons. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Health Hospice, 222 S. Main St., Three Rivers, MI 49093. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.   |
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Gertrude Mary Blaskie, age 84, of Bronson, Mich., died early Monday morning, June 8, 2009, at the home of her sister Genevieve in Burr Oak where she had been staying due to her illness. Gertrude was born March 25, 1925, in Sherwood, a daughter of Peter and Julia (Francisco) Blaskie and a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Bronson High School in 1944, a few weeks after beginning her first job at the former Peoples State Bank of Bronson. Gertrude started as the assistant bookkeeper and assumed the position of bookkeeper within a year or so. Then in 1947, she became the assistant cashier. Through the early years, she also filled in as teller when needed. In about 1960, Gertrude’s job changed to entirely a desk job without teller functions. The Peoples State Bank merged with First National Bank of Quincy in 1969. Within a few years, this became First National Bank of South Central Michigan. Then in 1980, the bank merged with First of America, based in Kalamazoo.  Through it all, Gertrude remained a “constant” at the bank... a familiar smiling face and a helpful, gracious manner for all customers. At the time of her retirement on June 30, 1989, after a 45-year career, Gertrude was the bank’s customer service representative, handling new accounts, purchases of certificates of deposit and many other customer related functions. Gertrude was an active member of St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson where she served on several committees over the years, and she was a member of the Sacred Heart Society. She was a long-time member, treasurer and past president of the American Business Women’s Association and had served for several years on the Board of Directors of the former Bronson Community Chest.  She was honored as Polish Festival Queen in 1984. She enjoyed reading, sewing and gardening in her spare time. Surviving are her brothers, Theodore Blaskie of Seattle, Wash., Raymond Blaskie of Florida and Leon Blaskie of San Angelo, Texas; her sisters, Genevieve Cadman and Theresa Grossman, both of Burr Oak, and Angeline Tierney of Elkhart, Ind.; and numerous nieces and nephews.  The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson with Rev. Fr. Richard A. Fritz officiating. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, Sturgis. Prayers before Mass will be recited at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. The family will receive friends at the Kolcz Funeral Home from  2-4 p.m. and 6–8 p.m. Wednesday, where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.  Memorial donations are suggested to St. Mary Church or to the Bronson Food Pantry.     |
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Gertrude Mary Blaskie, age 84, of Bronson, died early Monday morning, June 8, 2009 at the home of her sister Genevieve in Burr Oak where she had been staying due to her illness. Gertrude was born March 25, 1925 in Sherwood, daughter of Peter and Julia (Francisco) Blaskie and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Bronson High School in 1944, a few weeks after beginning her first job at the former Peoples State Bank of Bronson. Gertrude started as the assistant bookkeeper and assumed the position of bookkeeper within a year or so. Then in 1947, she became the assistant cashier. Through the early years, she also filled in as teller when needed. In about 1960, Gertrude’s job changed to entirely a desk job without teller functions. The Peoples State Bank merged with First National Bank of Quincy in 1969. Within a few years, this became First National Bank of South Central Michigan. Then in 1980, the bank merged with First of America, based in Kalamazoo. Through it all, Gertrude remained a “constant” at the bank...a familiar smiling face and a helpful, gracious manner for all customers. At the time of her retirement on June 30, 1989, after a 45 year career, Gertrude was the bank’s customer service representative, handling new accounts, purchases of certificates of deposit and many other customer related functions. Gertrude was an active member of St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson, where she served on several committees over the years, and was a member of the Sacred Heart Society. She was a long time member, treasurer and past president of the American Business Women’s Association and had served for several years on the Board of Directors of the former Bronson Community Chest. She was honored as Polish Festival Queen in 1984. She enjoyed reading, sewing and gardening in her spare time. Surviving are her brothers, Theodore Blaskie of Seatlle, Wash., Raymond Blaskie of Florida and Leon Blaskie of San Angelo, Texas: her sisters, Genevieve Cadman and Theresa Grossman, both of Burr Oak and Angeline Tierney of Elkhart, Ind. and numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2009 at St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson with Rev. Fr. Richard A. Fritz officiating. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, Sturgis. Prayers before Mass will be recited at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. The family will receive friends at the Kolcz Funeral Home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.  Memorial donations are suggested to St. Mary Church or to the Bronson Food Pantry. |
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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. |
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Howard M. Veneklasen, 87, of Holland, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009. A celebration of Howard's Life will be 4 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2009 at Calvary Reformed Church of Holland, 995 East 8th Street. Officiating: Rev. Blaine Newhouse. The family will receive visitors and enjoy a time of fellowship and food at the church immediately following the memorial service on Monday.     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. |
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Cassie Jo L Smith 8/23/88 - 5/17/09 Best daughter and sister, niece and friend anyone could have, you'll always be loved and deeply missed, won't be a day we won't think of you. Love always and forever, Donald, Corey, Tammy, Tiff, grandmother, Dorthy Bidoul, Aunt Lisa, Chris Seabrook, Bruce & Carol, aunt & uncle, Denise (Jeff) Hornung, Uncle Harold Albrecht, Aunt Brenda & Uncle Rick, cousins, Brittany & Parker Albrecht-Hornung, great-grandmother, Mary Morningstar & Bob Morningstar |
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Jennie Evoy Time, time, time, See what becomes of me While I look around For my possibilities I was so hard to please Look around Leaves are brown And the sky Is a hazy shade of winter Hang on to your hopes my friend That's an easy thing to say But if your hopes should pass away Simply pretend That you can build them again Look around Grass is high Fields are ripe It's the springtime of my life Seasons change with the scenery Weaving time in a tapestry Won't you stop and remember me. |
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CASA GRANDE, N.M. -- James R. "Jim" Sekelsky, 76, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, in Roseville, Minn. |
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Jane E. Roden, 71, of Camden, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at the Mac McGuire Skilled Nursing Facility in Hillsdale. She was born Aug. 27, 1937, in Detroit, to Harold and Ethel Stock. She was married Dec. 24, 1957, in Wyandotte, to James E. Roden Sr. and he survives. Besides her husband, James, she is survived by four sons, James E. (Cindy) Roden Jr. of Greenville, Nick A. (Patsy) Roden of Hillsdale, Dennis M. Roden and Tim A. Roden both of Camden; one sister, three brothers and seven grandchildren. Jane was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother. Private family graveside services for Jane E. Roden will be held at Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery in Flat Rock. Arrangements are entrusted to VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family of Jane E. Roden.  To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Joan J. Harmon, 79 of Sturgis, Mich., passed away June 6, 2009, at the Heartland Health Care Center in Kalamazoo, Mich. She was born June 30, 1929, in Sturgis, Mich., a daughter to the late Freddie F. and Cora (Nihart) Messner. Joan had resided in the Sturgis and White Pigeon area all of her life. On Sept. 10, 1949, she married Edward A. Harmon at the Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis. He died Jan. 17, 2003. Following 13 years of employment with the Ameritrust National Bank in Sturgis, she retired in 1990. She had also been employed by the Kirsch Company, Wade Electric and General Fire Proofing, all in Sturgis. Joan was a member of St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson. She enjoyed working with stained glass, cross stitch, crocheting and watching NASCAR. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia (Giavonni) Iannotti of Sterling Heights, and Krystal Schwartz of Gobles; five sons, David (Monique) Harmon of Sacramento, Calif., Mark (Ranah) Harmon of Elkhart, Ind., Keith (Debbie) Harmon of Columbus, Ind., Dale (Rebecca) Harmon of Galesburg and Timothy Harmon of Paw Paw; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard (Donna) Messner of Sturgis; one sister, Julie Brandt of Neptune Beach, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews. Her parents; husband; one grandson, Justin Harmon; and one sister, Mary Schram, preceded her in death. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of Joan J. Harmon will be held at 11 a.m.  Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091. The Rev. Father Richard Fritz of St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson will officiate. Private burial of the ashes will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Harmon’s memory consider Heartland Hospice, 8075 Creekside Dr # 120, Portage, MI 49024. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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John Edmund Allegrina, 60, died Sunday, May 31, 2009, at his home in Kewadin.   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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Karen L. Demko Lapeer Karen L. Demko, 63, of Lapeer since 1976 (formerly of Cleveland) passed away Tuesday (June 2, 2009). She was born February 12, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Richard C. and Cecelia (Slamcik) Demko Ms. Demko was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Lapeer. Karen was a devoted mental health professional. She started with the Oakdale Center in Lapeer, working there for nearly 20 years. Since 1993, worked for the Macomb Oakland Regional Center as the Director of both the Corporate Compliance and Intact Respite Services. She loved her job and her co-workers. Karen was a true sports enthusiast. Shopping and gift giving were among her special interests, especially at Christmas time. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Diane Wilson of Cleveland, Ohio; niece and nephews, Dale Beckman and Jeremy & Nicole Wilson, great-niece and nephew: Aeryel and Tyler as well as many dear friends and co-workers. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother |
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WAKEFIELD -- Katherine Marie (Nanny) Miller, 60, died Friday, June 5, 2009, at home with her family at her side. |
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Kenneth G. Baker, age 71, of Onsted passed away June 6, 2009, at home. He was born Dec. 30, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Lloyd Baker and Jean Jacobs. On May 21, 1960, he married Beverly Holloway. She survives. Ken lived in Addison for 35 years before moving to Brooklyn. Ken had two nieces, Loren and Courtney Carpenter, who adopted him as their grandfather. He was very fond of Steve and Julie Haas and their family, they kept him going after he retired and were a second family to him.  In addition to his wife, Beverly, he is survived by two sons, Mark (Cheryl) Baker of Manitou Beach and Mike (Jessica) Baker of Adrian; one granddaughter, Tanya (Derek) Shetterly of Tennessee; one great-grandson, Dalton; one stepgrandson, Dakota; three sisters, Rebecca Adams of Brooklyn, Majorie (Ron) Smith of Adrian, Joanne (Elwood) St. John of Jackson; two brothers, Thomas Baker and William Baker, both of Jerome; and several nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Ronald Baker. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Burial will follow at Rollin Friends Cemetery with Military Honors performed by the Michigan Army National Guard. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered online at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
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Kim Lotkhamnga, 62, of Holland, died Sunday, June 7, 2009, in Holland Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St. www.notierverleelangeland.com |
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IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Laurie M. Vuorenmaa, 75, of Ironwood Township, died Friday, June 5, 2009, in Wakefield. |
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Lois M. Kammers, age 76, passed away on Monday June 1, 2009. |
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Lorraine Evelyn Gottschalk, 88 of Angola, Ind. and formerly of California Township in Branch County, died Monday, June 8, 2009 at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Angola, Ind. She was born May 29, 1921 in Kinderhook Township in Branch County to Bert and Audrey (Spade) Allen. She married Alton C. Gottschalk on June 30, 1941 in Defiance, Ohio. He preceded her in death on Sept. 6, 1994. She was a homemaker and a devoted mother. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, gardening, fishing, and spending time with her family. Survivors include daughters Patsy and Larry Dunham of Angola, Ind. and Peggy Sellers of Elkhart, Ind.; grandchildren Dan and Maribeth Sellers, LeAnn and Bobby Boots, Jim and Dawn Sellers, Vince and Tiffany Dunham, Julie Dunham, Ross Dunham and Dana Dunham; and great-grandchildren Rich and John Sellers, Robby and Brady Boots, Justin and Mytchell Sellers, Trey Aldrich, Drew and Danielle Dunham.            She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sisters Ilo Kowatch and Ruth Gottschalk and brother Clifton Allen. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Ind. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Ind. with Tim Stiller officiating. Burial will take place at Knauss Cemetery in Kinderhook Township. Memorials can be made to Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Foundation. Condolences may be sent online to www.beamsfuneralhome.com. |
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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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Lucretia Mae Taber-Rissman, 41, of Spring Lake, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services. |
Mabel E. Most passed away June 1, 2009, in Marquette. A full obituary will run in next week's Record & Clarion. |
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Marcella L. Fix, 87, of Waldron, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2009, at her home. She was born May 1, 1922, in Williams County, Ohio, the daughter of George and Isa (Esterline) Cummins. She married Myrlen L. Fix in West Unity, Ohio, on Nov. 8, 1939, and he preceded her in death Oct. 17, 2002. Marcella was a lifelong resident of Waldron and a member of the Southern Michigan Saddle Club. Surviving Marcella are one son, Nick (Kathleen) Fix of Waldron; one grandson, Brian ( Tammy ) Fix of Waldron and four great-grandchildren, Blake, Catelyn, Kyle and Alyssa. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Buclair Cummins; one sister, Avis Burkholder and one son, Lyle Fix in infancy. A graveside service for Marcella will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Floral Grove Cemetery in Pioneer, Ohio with the Rev. Max Munk officiating. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Eagle Funeral Home in Waldron. Those planning an expression of sympathy may make memorial contributions to Waldron Library or American Heart Association. Family and friends can view this obituary and send condolences at eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Margaret C. Pavlovich, 91, 125 S. Mansfield St., Ironwood, died Friday morning, March 27, 2009, in Ironwood. |
Margery E. Whitten Metamora Margery E. Whitten, 98, of Metamora since 1937, passed away Sunday (May 31, 2009). She was born January 17, 1911, in Phillipsburg, Kan., to Samuel and Emma (Hall) Matteson. She married J. George Whitten. Mrs. Whitten was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church since 1950 and was a devout Christian who loved the Lord. She had her Masters in Education from Eastern and taught in Kansas originally, then in a Lapeer area country school, ending her career at the E.E. Irwin Elementary after 35 years. Margery loved to travel, known to be ready to leave in ten minutes. She enjoyed playing Scrabble and reading - always with a book in her hand. She adored her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Ruth Elliott of Lapeer; grandchildren, Laurie (Dave) Bergh, Jim (Julie) Elliott and Lynn Jasper; great-grandchildren, Davey Bergh, Megan, Melisa and Jacob Elliott; brother, Richard Matteson of Ann Arbor; special niece, Patricia (Ted) Wells; man |
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Marjorie J. Kline, age 79, of Burr Oak, Mich., passed away Monday, June 8, 2009, at Fairview Living Center in Centreville.  Margie was born Aug. 17, 1929, in Augusta Township in Washtenaw County, Mich., a daughter to the late Floyd B. and Alta V. (Davis) Bradley.  On March 3, 1956, she married Harold J. Kline in Angola, Ind. He preceded her in death on Feb. 19, 1992. She graduated from Mendon High School Adult Education in 1983.  Margie had made her home in rural Burr Oak for the past 57 years.  She had worked for the former Kirsch Company in Sturgis and was also a homemaker where she helped with the growing, preparing, preserving and selling of produce. She was a member of the Colon American Legion Auxiliary and a former member of the Sturgis Eagles.  She is survived by three daughters, Marjorie Jean (Michael) Whitcomb of Sherwood, Sharon Decker of Colon and Tammy Jo (Jody) Fredenburg of Mendon; one son, Dean D. (Betsy) Kline of Burr Oak; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Jerry L. Bradley of Westland; and several nieces and nephews.   Margie was preceded in death by five brothers, Dale, William, Glenn, Donald and Herbert Bradley; and two sisters, Lula and Lillian Bradley.   The family will receive relatives and friends 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Schipper Funeral Home Ltd. in Colon. Funeral services celebrating the life of Marjorie J. Kline will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with Mr. David J. Farrell officiating.  Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Three Rivers. If desired, the family suggest memorials be made in memory of Marjorie to the Colon American Legion Auxiliary or Fairview Living Centre. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.   |
Marvella Lynk, 86, passed away after a short illness on May 26, 2009. |
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Mary E. Newton, 79, of Addison, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2009, at Hillsdale Community Health Center in Hillsdale. She was born Feb. 20, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio, to Clarke and Doris (McBean) Lathrop. Mary lived in the Manitou Beach-Addison area all her life. She graduated from Addison High School in 1948. She then graduated from Lena-Monroe County Normal in 1950. She earned her B.S. and M.A. from Eastern Michigan University in 1973. Mary taught kindergarten and second grade at Columbia Central Schools for 29 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member of the Addison United Church, the Addison Senior Center and the Department on Aging Advisory Board. She was also a member of the Michigan Education Association, National Education Association, Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel and the American Business Women’s Association, Acorn Chapter. Surviving are two daughters, Robin (Ted) Burdick of Somerset Center, Melissa (Norman) Hopkins of Jerome; one son, Daniel (Kim) Newton of Canton, Ohio; grandchildren, Christine (Josh) Stanley of Jackson, Carrie Burdick of Somerset Center, Kendra (Matt) Natter of Garden City, Timothy Hopkins of Jerome; great-grandchildren, Isabelle, Reeve and Peyton Stanley, and Emily Natter. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 8 at Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, with the Rev. Will Snyder and Dr. David Rawson officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Addison Senior Center. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.brownvanhemert.com. |
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Mary L. Baker, 86, formerly of Ney, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Fostoria, Ohio.  Mrs. Baker was born April 15, 1923, in Defiance County, Ohio, the daughter of John and Ruby Laura (Lentz) Kleinhen.   She married Edgar L. Baker in Bryan on Dec. 5, 1942, and he preceded her in death on April 29, 1983.  Mrs. Baker was a cashier at the former Farmer High Schools  (currently Fairview High School) and a billing clerk for the Ney Water Department.  She was a member of the Ney United Methodist Church, where she was past president of the Ladies Group.  Mary also was a volunteer at the Community Hospital and Wellness Center-Bryan. Mrs. Baker is survived by her son, Terry L. (Jean) Baker of Fostoria, Ohio; three daughters, Bonnie (Bert) Freeman of Fort Dodge, Iowa, Catherine (Tom) Pryslak of Sherwood and  Marlena “Lennie” (James) Kirsch of Sturgis, Mich.; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren; three half-sisters, Janice (Webb) Crocker of Bryan, Joyce (George) Bair of Dunnellon, Fla., and Joan Studebaker of Hicksville.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edgar; a daughter, Beth Johnson; two brothers, Robert and Harold Kleinhen; and two sisters, Hazel Moog and Marvel Clinker. Visitation for Mrs. Mary L. Baker will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday in the Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home 206 North Lynn Street, Bryan. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Ney United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ron Adkins II officiating. Interment will follow in Ney Cemetery. Memorials in the name of Mary L. Baker may be given to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family or the online guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com.   |
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Mary R. Davenport, age 58, of Adrian passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center. Mary was born in Madison, Wis., on July 11, 1950. She loved working at flea markets, making jewelry and sewing doll clothes. Mary is survived by her long-time companion, Earl Baker, and her dear friend, Cindy Jaqua. At Mary’s request, cremation has taken place and all services will be private. You may send condolences at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to 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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Michael E. Miller, age 50, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born Nov. 25, 1958, in Sturgis, a son of Lewis and Ruby (Troyer) Miller, and had been a resident of St. Joseph County all of his life. On Nov. 30, 1984, he married Darlene Gerber in Fairview. Mike had been involved with construction all of his life and was a general contractor and owner/operator of Mike E. Miller Construction.         He was a member of Grace Christian Fellowship and enjoyed spending time with his family. Surviving are his wife, Darlene; six children, Carissa Miller of Sturgis, Mich., Bryant Miller of Three Rivers, Mich., Adam Miller, Caleb Miller, Sveta Miller, and Dasha Miller, all of Sturgis, Mich.; his parents, Lewis and Ruby Miller of Sturgis; five brothers and sisters, Jim (Patty) Miller of Colon, Kevin (Joy) Miller of Burr Oak, Mich., JoAnn (Mike) Krick of Sturgis, Mich., Trudy (Jim) Zook of Lake Odessa, and Karen (Rick) Prell of Colon; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a nephew, Elijah Miller. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of Michael E. Miller will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Grace Christian Fellowship, 300 Timothy Drive, Sturgis, with the Rev. Ross Gerber officiating. The family suggests memorial donations be directed to the charity of one’s choice. Envelopes are available at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, which is in charge of the arrangements. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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Nadine L. Mobley, age 90, of Adrian died Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at Provincial House in Adrian.  Funeral services for Nadine will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor David King officiating. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or Adrian Church of God. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Norman Clement Perrin, 85, of Milton, Florida, passed away Dec. 30, 2008, at his home. He was born Dec. 10, 1923. Graveside memorial services for Norman Perrin will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6 at Leonardson Cemetery in Pittsford. Arrangements are entrusted to VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. |
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ORLIFF E. SHERMAN LEXINGTON Orliff E. Sherman, age 97, of Lexington, died Saturday, May 30, 2009 in Medi Lodge of Port Huron. He was born October 29, 1911 in Worth Township, son of the late Alfred and Anna (Fockler) Sherman. He and Elizabeth L. Wellman were married March 23, 1935 in Lexington. She died January 22, 2001. Orliff was a retired Worth Township farmer and Chrysler Corporation employee. Surviving are two sons, Ova (Rosa) of Lexington and Delmar (Nancy) of Port Huron; two daughters, Onnellee Harneck of Croswell and Marjorie Marshall of Chesterfield, twelve grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Brian Hardy; son-in- laws, Eldon Marshall and Robert Harneck; two brothers, Carlton and Wesley Sherman. Funeral services were held at the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Lexington with The Rev. Linda Fuller, Bethel United Methodist officiating. Inurnment was in the Croswell Cemetery Columbarium. Arrangements made be Pomeroy Funeral Homes, Inc., Lexington. |
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Patricia Jane Boyd Peebles, of San Rafael, Calif., passed away June 1, 2009, at the age of 85. She was born May 25, 1924 in Waldron, the sixth child of nine, to Frederick M. and Sara (Black) Boyd. She married John H. Peebles from Hudson on Feb. 10, 1944 and moved with him to Southern California in 1945. Pat attended Western Michigan University and graduated with a history degree from California State University at Los Angeles after her children were grown. Pat played catcher for the Steel Products softball team after high school. She was involved with the PTA, Girl Scouts, the March of Dimes and little league while her son and daughter were growing up. She was also very involved with civic affairs and ran for the Temple City School Board. Pat was a voracious reader and worked in the public library and the travel business. She opened her own travel agency in 1977. Pat loved to travel and did so extensively to better advise her clients. She always went out of her way to make their trips the best they could be. In 2007, Pat and John moved to Northern California to be near their daughter and her family. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Pat is survived by her husband, John Peebles; son, Frederick (Vivian) Peebles of Temple City, Calif.; daughter, Mary (James) Adams of San Rafael, Calif.; grandchildren, Whitney Peebles, Julie Adams Jacobson, James Adams; great- grandson Wes Peebles; sisters, Mildred Cotter of Oxford, Ohio, Blake Shilling of West Unity, Ohio, and Betsy Jones of Hillsdale; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. A Mass of Christian burial for Patricia Jane Boyd Peebles will be celebrated 11 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hillsdale with Father Ioane Sigarara officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Jefferson Township. The family will receive friends for visitation 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the VanHorn-Eagel Funeral Home in Hillsdale. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a local library or to the American Lung Association. To view this obituary or send condolences please visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.   |
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Paula Jean Valdez, age 62, of Adrian, passed away, Friday, June 5, 2009, at her home.  She was born Dec. 24, 1946, in Kingsport, Tenn., to Harlas and Pauline (Bise) Stump. Paula loved to spend time with her family and friends, go shopping, out to eat, chat on the phone and her computer.  She is survived by four daughters, Renee Valdez, Rae Valdez and Tina Crawford, all of Adrian, and Tonya (Craig) Elarton of Blissfield; one sister, Tammy Allison of Tennessee; and her grandchildren, Khrystopher, Katelynn, Keyanna, Meagan, Micheal, Tyler and Camdyn. Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation for Paula will be held on Monday, June 8, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.  You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Paula Valdez.  Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Pauline Elizabeth Calvelli Lapeer Pauline Elizabeth Calvelli, 82, a lifetime Lapeer resident, passed away Monday (June 1, 2009). She was born July 20, 1926, in Lapeer, to Louis and Josephine (Spadafore) Calvelli. Pauline graduated from Lapeer High School, class of 1944. She attended business college in Chicago. Pauline worked for George Bell, H&R Block, Judge Mike Dionise and for a local construction company currently owned by Mike Blazo. She is survived by her sisters, Theresa (Howard) Calvelli Blazo of Lapeer and Rosie Calvelli Kirk of Lapeer; nieces and nephews, Virginia (Randy) Laur of Fenton, Mike (Dee) Blazo of Metamora, Josie (Charlie) Hyde of Attica, Barb (Darrell) Daenzer of Tawas, Angie (Brian) Carpenter of East Lansing, Louie (Star) Blazo of Attica, Cathy (Ron) Logan of Lapeer, Howard (Karen) Blazo III of Coral, Mich. Pauline is also survived by many great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lou |
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Phyllis M. (Finnegan) Nelson, 87, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away early Monday morning, June 1, 2009, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minn. |
Ralph E. Morrill, 89, of Ludington, died Friday, June 5, at his home. Alexander-Rye Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Raymond E. Tullos 57, of White Pigeon, Mich., passed away suddenly Thursday at Three Rivers Health. He was born Feb. 14, 1952 in Louise, Mississippi to Sherman Lee and Betty (Horton) Tullos Sr. He married Carolyn A. West May 1, 1971 in Wasepi, MI. Raymond had lived in the White Pigeon area most of his life. He worked in the automotive industry and enjoyed old cars. He is survived by his wife Carolyn; one daughter Kristi (Javier) Trejo of Elkhart, Ind.; three sons Raymond E. (Kim) Tullos Jr. of Victoria, Texas, Gregory Tullos of White Pigeon, Craig (Nancy) Rowe of Sturgis, Mich.; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; his mother, Betty Tullos of White Pigeon; three sisters, Christin Reichman of White Pigeon, Jenny Tullos of Three Rivers, Ruby Tullos of Nottawa; seven brothers, Sam (Carol) Tullos Sr of White Pigeon , Sherman L. Tullos Jr of Sturgis, Robert Tullos of Sturgis, Billy Jo (Sue) Tullos of White Pigeon, Johnny (Rose) Tullos of White Pigeon, Richard (Destiny) Tullos of White Pigeon, Tomy (Idona) Tullos of White Pigeon and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday at the Putnam Funeral Home in Coldwater with the funeral to follow at 4 p.m.  Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Home 11 E. Chicago St. Coldwater, MI 49036.   |
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HAMILTON, Ala. -- Raymond Thomas Sunie, 71, of Hamilton, died Monday June 1, 2009, in Tupelo, Miss. |
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Richard K. Buchanan, 86, of Quincy, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility, Coldwater.  At his request, there is no visitation or service. |
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Robert C. Pankop, 92, of North Manchester and formerly of Shipshewana, Ind., died June 3, 2009, at his daughter’s Karen Runkel’s home in North Manchester. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 West Michigan St., LaGrange, Ind. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. |
Robert Douglas Van Campen, at 89 years, passed away on Nov. 7, 2008. |
Robert L. Nicholson 1914-2009 Robert L. Nicholson, 95, Port Hope, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2009 at the Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. He was born May 9, 1914 in Detroit, son of the late Robert J. and Cora (Wade) Nicholson. Robert married Corrine Krapp and she preceded him in death on December 3, 1995. He was the past commander of the Bruce Post of the VFW in St. Clair Shores and a member of the AmVets Post of Port Hope. Surviving are one son, Lawrence Nicholson, Seeny, Mich.; one grandson, Pete Nicholson and one brother, Leroy Nicholson, Mason. A memorial mass was held Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Harbor Beach. Fr. Bill Spencer officiated. Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory, Bay City. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. |
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Ronald W. Bedford 1956-2009 Ronald William Bedford, 53, Ubly, formerly of Caseville, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Huron Medical Center, Bad Axe. He was born in Pigeon on April 14, 1956, son of Walter Howard and the late Elinor Margaret (Rathje) Bedford. Ronald was stricken with a sudden illness when he was 1 1/2 years old, and throughout the years he was loved, cherished and cared for by his parents and numerous caregivers. Most recently, he was a resident at Genesis and Hurford Acres in Ubly. He enjoyed playing ball and games with his caregivers, and loved visiting with his family and friends, whom he liked to tease. He had a joyous laugh and a "hoot & holler." He would enjoy listening to music for hours, especially his father's recordings. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Howard and Ellamae Bedford, Pigeon; siblings, Nancy Bedford, Bad Axe, Walt and Kristin Bedford, Aurora, Col., Jeff and Carmen Bedford, Caseville, Bob (Michele) Bedford, East China; stepbrothers, Mick Conners, Caseville and Jeff Diachenko, Bay Port; stepsisters, Colleen (Paul) Poisson, Caseville, Melony (Marc) Cross, Texas, Teresa Stiles, Flint and Chris (Mike) Bean, Swartz Creek; step-sister-in-law, Sue O'Conners, Caeville and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his step-mother June Bedford and a stepbrother, Patrick O'Conners. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 3 p.m. at the Salem United Methodist Church, Pigeon. Visitation will take place from 2 p.m. until time of service on Thursday, June 4. Rev. Michael T. Sawicki will officiate with interment in Grandlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan, 3995 Fashion Square Blvd., Suite 1, Saginaw, MI 48603. Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, is conducting the arrangements. |
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Russell Lee Collins, of Saranac, born Nov. 16, 1950, passed away gently in his sleep surrounded by family at home on Thursday, June 4 from his battle with cancer. |
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Selma S. Koch 1922-2009 Selma S. Koch, 86, Gagetown, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 30, 2009 at her home. She was born October 25, 1922 in Mayville, daughter of the late Edward and Alma (Schroeder) Zissler. She was married to Nelson H. Koch on November 20, 1943 in Saginaw. He preceded her in death on January 27, 1989. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Bach. She enjoyed needlepoint, fishing and hunting. Surviving are one son, Gary (Diane) Koch, Gagetown; two grandsons, Dale Koch, Bay City and David (Julie) Koch, Sterling; three great-grandchildren, Kyle, Keegan and Karagen; one brother-in-law, Franklin (Betty) Koch; one sister-in-law, Hilda Koch, all of Gagetown and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Linda George, Metha Koch and Esther Roeser. The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Bach. Rev. Allen R. Stoll will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's choice. |
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Shirley J. Clement Waters, formerly a resident of Ionia, passed away May 16, 2009 in Matthews, N.C. at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, William and Anita, where her family had gathered around her., |
Steven Leroy Guernsey, 52, passed away suddenly on May 28, 2009. He was born on Feb. 26, 1957, in Gladwin, to Max and Shirley (Crosby) Guernsey. |
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The Family of Fred Detgen wishes to thank everyone who sent cards, memorials and other expressions of sympathy to them. We are deeply touched by your expression of sympathy. The Fred Detgen Family Donna, Henry Detgen |
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Thelma I. Mead Attica Thelma I. Mead, 72, of Attica (of Gingellville, Mich.) passed away Tuesday (June 2, 2009). She was born February 19, 1937, in Gingellville, to Frank and Doris (Hyde) Will. Mrs. Mead was a store manager of the Indianwood Junction, Clarkston, for over 25 years. Thelma was the president of the Sand Hill Estates walking club - she was the motivation for walking. She is survived by her children, Dawn (Kerry) Crosier of Attica, David (Linda) Chittick of Oregon and Debbie Chittick of Lake Orion; grandchildren, Nathan, Robert, Joseph, April, Bryce and Justin; great-granddaughter, Maddie. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Caroline Leopard. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse Services, Davison. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be scheduled for a future date. Arrangements made by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer, (810)664-8111. |
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Theresa M. Messing 1912-2009 Theresa M. Messing, 96, Harbor Beach, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009 at her home with hospice care. She was born on November 14, 1912 in Detroit, daughter of the late August and Barbara (Nowiski) Romzek. Theresa and Leonard Messing were united in marriage on June 22, 1935 in St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Helena. Together they farmed in Sigel Township and raised their family. Leonard preceded her in death on December 11, 2007. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella of Bad Axe, the Altar Society of OLLH and was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. She enjoyed sewing and quilting for all her grandchildren and great grandchildren and enjoyed playing cards. Theresa was a 4-H leader for many years and a member of the Sigel Extension Group. Surviving are her seven children, Shirley (John) Hoffman, Oscoda, Patricia (Clarence) Heleski, Ubly, Russell (Elizabeth) Messing, Mead, Wash., Calvin (Sharon) Messing, Manchester, Dale (Diane) Messing, Taylor, Texas, Bruce (Jeanne) Messing, Nebo, NC and Bradley (Julie) Messing, Manchester; 39 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and three brothers, Ray (Delores) Braun, Port Austin, Orville (Pat) Braun, Harbor Beach and Kenneth Braun, Harbor Beach for a total of 113 living descendants. She was preceded in death by a son, Leonard Messing Jr.; a grandson, Benjamin Messing; two sisters, Agnes Romzek and Minni Romzek Susalla; seven brothers, Pete Romzek, Ralph Braun, Roman Braun, Tony Braun, Harry Braun, Wilfred Braun and Norman Braun and a brother-in-law, James Shubitowski. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Harbor Beach. Fr. Bill Spencer will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 3 from 1-5 and 7-9 in the Ramsey Funeral Home, Inc., Harbor Beach. Visitation on Thursday will begin in the church at 10 a.m. until time of services. A Parish Vigil Service will take place Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home and a Daughters of Isabella Rosary at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home in Harbor Beach. |
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Tricia Ann Minear Schroyer, age 44, passed away on Thursday, May 21, after a brief and unexpected illness. She was originally from Angola, N.Y. and was a resident of Freeport, Fla. She is survived by her husband Donald Schroyer; mother and step-father Judith and Bill Paterson; grandmother Elizabeth Emerson (all of Freeport, Fla.); brother Scott Minear (Marcie) of Birmingham, Ala.; uncles Joel Emerson (Kathy) of Batavia, N.Y. and Russ Emerson (Sue) of Angola, N.Y.; aunt Linda DeGroat (Drew) of Freeport, Fla., and loving pets — dog Jax and cats Dottie, Nutmeg, Moose and Pixie.  Tricia was an animal lover, an avid knitter, an accomplished seamstress, a talented musician and enjoyed participating in Civil War reenactment groups. Her bright wit, brilliant mind and loving soul will be missed by all who knew her.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Tricia’s memory to Alaqua Animal Refuge in Freeport, Fla. Emerald Coast Funeral Home of Fort Walton Beach, Fla. was in charge of services. |
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Vernell Odom, 76, of Constantine, Mich., died June 6, 2009 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo following a two-week illness. She was born Feb. 3, 1933 in Jasper, Ala., a daughter of Louis and Willie May (Gradey) Hyche. She was a Constantine resident for 12 years, coming from White Pigeon where she lived for 20 years. She had lived in Elkhart, Ind., prior to that. On Sept. 17, 1949, she married Jack Odom in Birmingham, Ala. He died in 1965. She was a homemaker and a mother and enjoyed her family and grandchildren. Surviving are three daughters, Debbie (Ed) Dressler of White Pigeon, Mary (R.J.) Niece of Three Rivers and Benita Lammon of Port Clinton, Ohio; a son, Ronnie E. (Jan) Odum of Three Rivers; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mae Griffin, Katie Edie, both of White Pigeon, and Evelyn (Leon) Griffin of Constantine; a brother, Vernon (Sue) Hyche of White Pigeon; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Jackie Caldwell; two sons, Roger and Patrick Odom; a sister, Lilly Mae Hyche; and four brothers, Thomas, Roy, James and Jonnie Hyche. Relative and friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon where services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. John McClimans of Three Rivers First Church of God officiating. Burial will abe in Mottville Township Cemetery, Mottville, Mich.   |
Walter C. Roemer 1915-2009 Walter C. Roemer, 93, Sebewaing, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Scheurer Hospital, Pigeon, following a six week illness. He was born on November 6, 1915 in Sebewaing, son of the late William and Margaret (Mayer) Roemer. He was united in marriage to Ruth M. Dressler on February 1, 1941 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Sebewaing. She preceded him in death on December 1, 2006. Walt had been a farmer in the Sebewaing area for many years. He also had been employed at Michigan Sugar Company for 50 campaign seasons. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Surviving are two daughters, Carol (Jack) Poppy, Unionville and Janet (Ken) Rink, Sebewaing; one grandson, Todd Poppy, Brighton; one great-grandson, Jarrett and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers; infant Rudolph, John, Herbert and Edwin Roemer; three sisters, infant Esther Roemer, Meta Stauffer and Frieda Finkbeiner. Funeral service was held on Monday, June 1, 2009 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Sebewaing. Rev. Michael Boyer officiated with burial in Silverlawn Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Immanuel Lutheran Church. Arrangements were handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home, Sebewaing. |
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Walter F. Morr, 69, of Camden, died Friday, May 29 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born March 3, 1940 in Waldron, to Hobart F. and Florence E. (Miller) Morr. Walter graduated from Waldron High School in 1958. He then received his business degree from Jackson Community College in Jackson. Walter served his country during the Korean War with the U.S. Marines. Walter was employed at various businesses in the area. He had a great love for traveling, flea markets, hunting and fishing. Surviving are a son, Dennis Florentine of Angola, Ind; four daughters, Patricia A. Morr of Angola, Ind., Peggy (Carl) Rupp of Montpelier, Ohio, Pam (Bill) Bailey of Arab, Ala. and Phyllis A. Sowers of Ashville, Ohio; three brothers, Dale (Joan) Morr of Pioneer, Ohio, LeRoy (Nora) Morr of Waldron, and Charles (Rhoda) Morr of Elyria, Ohio; one sister, Janet Geraghty of Merseyside, England; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother Wayne Morr and one sister Mary Kosier. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Pioneer Nazarene Church in Pioneer with Pastor Wayne Sweely to officiate. Donations can be made to the the family.  Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. |
Walton D. "Josh" Brown 1926-2009 Walton D. "Josh" Brown, 83, passed away Tuesday morning, May 26, 2009 at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe following a three-year illness. He was born on April 22, 1926 in Detroit, son of the late Orville and Marie (Barnes) Brown. He was united in marriage to Marion A. Schweitzer on April 30, 1949 in Linkville. She preceded him in death on December 28, 2001. Walton had been a cash crop and dairy farmer on their centennial farm in Brookfield Twp. for many years before retiring in 1986. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh. He was a member and past president of the Owendale Lions Club, served as Brookfield Twp. Supervisor from 1969 to 2000 and was a member of the Michigan Farm Bureau. He served in the U.S. Army in the military police in the Philippines during World War II. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, jigsaw puzzles and especially enjoyed "crop checking around the area". Surviving are one daughter, Beth Brown, Louisville, Ky.; two sons, Kim (Cynthia) Brown, Columbiaville and Lee (Suzanne) Brown, Prescott; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Mardella Volz, Sebewaing and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held on Friday, May 29, 2009 at St. John Lutheran Church, Kilmanagh. Rev. Allen R. Stoll officiated with burial in the church cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home, Sebewaing. Memorials may be offered to St. John Lutheran Church or the Owendale Lions Club. |
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Wayne H. Boyer, 77, passed away suddenly on May 29, 2009, in Gladwin. He was born March 10, 1932, to Amos and Dollie (Whitney) Boyer. |
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William C. Knapp, 69, passed away June 3, 2009, at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
William Francis Chartrand, 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2009. He was born on April 3, 1925, in Detroit, to Frank and Edith (Still) Chartrand. |
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