Aldon "Al" John Dowd, age 81 of Gladwin passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at MidMichigan Medical Center�"Gladwin. |
Annette U. Harrell, age 71, of Beaverton passed away suddenly Friday, June 5, 2009. |
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. |
Benjamin Vincent Armes Columbiaville Benjamin Vincent Armes, 20, of Columbiaville passed away Wednesday (June 10, 2009) as a result of injuries from a motorcycle accident. He was born July 26, 1988, in Flint, the son of Darrell and Tracy (Rossman) Armes. Ben grew up in Columbiaville and graduated from Lapeer West in 2007. He was working as a clerk at Fick's Market in Columbiaville for the past 3 years and at Billiards Specialists in Columbiaville. Ben enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on motorcycles and cars. He is survived by his father, Darrell (Deb) Armes of Flint; mother, Tracy Armes of Burton; sister, Melissa (fiance, Pat) Armes of Mt. Morris; grandparents, Sara (Gary) Whipple of Florida and Betty Armes of Fostoria; step-grandmother, Karon Rossman of Columbiaville; aunt, Annette (Dave) Ankersen; step-aunt, Monique Watts; uncle, Eric (Sharon) Rossman; Uncle Shawn (Wendy) Rossman and Uncle Lee Armes; nieces, Montana and Kameo; many cousins. He was preceded in |
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Berdiene H. Rottschaefer, age 92, of Holland, died Friday, June 12, 2009, at Rest Haven Care Facility in Holland. No services are scheduled at this time.  Arrangements are by Dykstra Lifestory Funeral Homes, 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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Bernard W. Clark, 81, of Camden, formerly of Pioneer, Ohio, died Thursday, June 11, 2009, in the Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born in Woodbridge Township, the son of Olen and Florence (Lapham) Clark. Barney retired as a life-long Woodbridge Township farmer. Also, one time he worked for Miller Brother Construction Company out of Archbold, Ohio. For a number of years prior to Miller Brothers, he drove a gas truck for Watkins Oil Company, Hillsdale. He was a former Pioneer fire fighter. Barney was a veteran of the Army in World War II. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Phyllis; sister in law, Fiossie M. Wohlford of Pioneer. He is preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services will held 2 p.m. Monday at Floral Grove in Pioneer with Pastor Don Gentry. No visitation will be held. Memorials are suggested to Mac McGuire Unit at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. |
Bertha L. Jackson Jan. 22, 1930-June 8, 2009 Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:39 AM |
Bertha L. Jackson, age 79, formerly of Rockwood passed away June 8, 2009 at Lapeer Regional Medical Center Lapeer, MI. She had been in declining health for about five years. |
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Betty Louise Spahr, age 83, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Friday evening June 12, 2009, at her home. She was born March 21, 1926, in Van Wert, Ohio, a daughter to the late Elmer and Florence Hazel (Melchi) Potter. Betty had resided in Sturgis since 1977 coming from Hillsdale, Mich. On April 7, 1946, she married Charles Spahr in Van Wert, Ohio. He died Nov. 23, 1973. Betty was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker and had done housekeeping for several business executives in the Hillsdale area. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Osseo and truly enjoyed raising her children and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by three daughters, Laura Childers of Hillsdale, Darlene Swihart of Sturgis and Kitty (Ernie) Miller of Elkhart, Ind.; three sons, Charles (Linda) Spahr of Cypress, Texas, Anthony (Jeanne) Spahr of Sturgis and Jeffery (Judy) Spahr of Houston, Texas; 32 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patricia (Harold) Boyd of Urbana, Ohio and Katie Louth of Van Wert, Ohio and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two daughters, Polly Hersha and Vicky Carpenter; two sisters; two brothers; and two grandsons. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Private family services will be held at a later date. The Hackman Family Funeral Home – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091 is entrusted with the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Spahr’s memory consider Hospice of Sturgis, P.O. Box 126, Sturgis, MI 49091. 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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Betty Lou Minor, 78, of Pittsford, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at her home. She was born Sept. 24, 1930, in Hudson, to Ernest and Irene (Meyers) Baxter. She was married in Angola, Ind., on Feb. 15, 1947, to Roger Wayne Minor. Surviving besides her husband Wayne, are children, Sheri (David) Weis of Ludington, Steven (Phyllis) Minor of Flint, Susan (Thomas) Barr of Pittsford, Dennis (Amy) Minor of Rives Junction, Janet (Michael) Phillips of Strongsville, Ohio, and David (Vonda) Minor of Pittsford; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Elston of Addison; brother, James Sweigart of Saline; and stepfather, Russell Sweigart of Pacolet, S. C. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14 at the Pittsford Wesleyan Church with Pastor Douglas Plunkett officiating. Interment will follow at the Leonardson Cemetery in Pittsford. The family will receive friends for visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson. Memorial contributions are suggested to Huntington’s Disease or the American Cancer Society. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.   |
Brian L. Lambrix Aug. 20, 1966-June 12, 2009 Sunday, June 14, 2009 12:50 AM |
Brian L. Lambrix, 42 years, of Monroe, MI passed away Friday, June 12, 2009 at 1:45 PM in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. Brian had been seriously ill since entering the hospital 4 weeks ago. |
Brian L. Lambrix June 12, 2009 Saturday, June 13, 2009 2:15 AM |
Brian L. Lambrix, 42, of Monroe died Friday at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home. |
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Bruce W. Keeler, age 69, of Mendon, died Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Three Rivers Health.  Arrangements are being handled by the Eickhoff Funeral Home of Mendon.   |
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Robert E. Kolassa, age 85, of Coldwater, formerly of Bronson, died Saturday afternoon, June 13, 2009 at Drew’s Place.  He had been in failing health. Bob was born July 1, 1923 in Bronson, son of Edward H. B. and Eleanor Barbara (Horkey) Kolassa and was a lifelong Bronson area resident. He married Doris L. Guzy on Feb. 20, 1943 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Bronson.  Doris died Sept. 23, 1988.  He then married Marie Brumm in 1994 in Naples, Fla.  Marie died in 2005. He retired in 1985 as controller of Bronson Specialties Company where he had worked for many years.  He also worked as accountant over the years at the former Bronson Reel Company and at the former Ray Roussey Construction Company. An active member of St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church, Bob was the first Layman to be ordained as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist.  He had also served as Lector and was a member of the Choir. He served as sergeant in the US Air Force during World War II, and was the oldest living member of the Bronson American Legion Post 259. He was proud of his Polish heritage and proud that he called Bronson his home. He was one of the organizers of the first Bronson Polish Festival  and was crowned King of the Bronson Polish Festival in 1986. Bob truly loved his family and win or lose, he was a diehard Notre Dame fan. He was also a former member of the Bronson School Board and a former member of the Bronson Rotary Club and the B.P.O.E. in Naples, Fla. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Randy Hollister of Bronson; his daughter Sharon Kolassa and her fiancé Don Schoch of Bronson; his sons and daughters-in-law, Robert E. and Ronda Kolassa, Jr of Bronson and Kevin and Gayle Kolassa also of Bronson; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his brother and sister-in-law Morris and Inez Kolassa of Bronson; and his sister-in-law, Pearl Ann Guzy of Coldwater.  He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Catherine Kupiecki. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, June 18, 2009 at St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson with Rev. Fr. Richard A. Fritz officiating.  Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery with full military honors conferred by the Bronson Post of the American Legion.  Prayers before Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. The family will receive friends at the Kolcz Funeral Home from 2 – 8 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial Donations are suggested to the Bronson American Legion or to In House Hospice in Kalamzoo. |
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Carol A. Hoegen, age 60, of Holland, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009, in Grand Rapids. A funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2009 at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland.  Reverend Henry Idema will be officiating.  Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2009 at Lakeshore Memorial Services.   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. |
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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Chanhome Ratsabout, 62, of Holland, died Saturday, June 13, 2009, at her home. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Northwood Chapel of Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home. |
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Christa H. Langthorne-Cox, age 66, of Manitou Beach died Friday, June 12, 2009, at her home. She was born Sept. 13, 1942, in Berlin, Germany, to Herbert E. and Kathy E. (Johl) Bork. On June 4, 1994, in Las Vegas, Nev.,  she married Dale Cox, and he survives. Christa retired from Faraday in 2002. She enjoyed painting, stained glass, golf, gardening and art. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Erik (Jill) Langthorne of Houston, Texas, and Mark Langthorne of New Orleans, La.; one step-son, Paul Cox of Ann Arbor; two sisters, Liane (Michael) Palmertree of San Francisco, Calif., and Evelyne (Morris) Farrell of Sidney, Australia; and one granddaughter, Lauren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Liane and one granddaughter, Chanel. Funeral services for Christa will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at 12:30 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home with Father Bob Schramm presiding. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Visitation will be held on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
Christine Coleman June 11, 2009 Saturday, June 13, 2009 2:15 AM |
Christine Coleman, 57, of Carleton died at 5:59 p.m. Thursday in her home. |
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HURLEY, Wis. -- Christopher G. "Chris" Rigoni, 85, of 5316 W. County Road D, Hurley, died early Saturday morning, June 13, 2009, with his family by his side, at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland. |
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Clifford R. “Cliff” Dick, age 71, of Mendon, died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 11, 2009, near Paradise, Mich., from injuries received in an ATV accident.  He was born in Lenawee County, Mich., on Jan. 29, 1938, the son of the late L. Evart and Mary (Killinger) Dick.  The family moved to Mendon in 1940 where Cliff attended Mendon High School.  He then served in the U.S. Navy and then returned to Mendon where he worked for the Haas Corporation, later known as Lear Plastics, until his retirement.  Cliff was a very active member of the UAW Local 503 where he served as president for many years.  He was a loyal Mendon football fan and never missed a game.  He enjoyed being outdoors and spending time at his cabin in the U.P.  Cliff was a handyman who designed and built many furniture items for his children and grandchildren.  Cliff is survived by four children and their spouses, Joan and Dan Gibson of Newark, NJ, David E. and Edna Dick of Centreville, Diane and Chuck Zinsmaster of Mendon, and Dawn and Ryan Braysher of Kalamazoo;  eight grandchildren, Jordan Gibson (Dani), Danielle Gibson,  Matt, Ashley, and Megan Zinsmaster, Andrew Chupp, Brandon and Logan Braysher, and David Dick II; one great-grandchild, Lorelie Gibson;  two sisters, Joan Stiteler (Eugene) of Mendon and Faye Bohm (Ronald) of Centreville; several nieces and nephews; and his fiancé, Janice Keene of Three Rivers.  The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today and from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home of Mendon.  Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at the funeral home.  Military interment will be in Mendon Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to a charity of one’s choice..  Online register is available and condolences may be sent to www.eickhofffuneralhome.com.   |
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Cynthia Allen Westbay, age 60, of Adrian, died Saturday June 13, 2009, at her home. She was born May 18, 1949, in Rutherford, Tenn., to James and Martha (Allen) Ryan. On June 30, 1969, she married Edwin Westbay in Southgate, Mich., and he survives. Cynthia and her family had been residents of the Lincoln Park area for 30 years. Cynthia had been employed by Good Shepherd Credit Union in Lincoln Park for 15 years, retiring in 2002. She enjoyed the Wednesday evening ceramics classes at Creative Outlet in Tecumseh and the many new friends she met. She also enjoyed the friendship and care given to her by Sue and Jessica of Great Lakes Hospice. In addition to her husband, Edwin, she is survived by a son, James (Angela) Westbay of Clearwater, Fla.; a daughter, Danielle Westbay of Adrian; a brother, Philip Ryan of Clearwater, Fla.; a sister, Sylvia (John) Burton of Pinckney, Mich., and other special people in her life, including Alberta Fitch, Jacob Clark and his daughters Paige and Emily and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service for Cynthia will be held on Monday, June 15, 2009, at 7 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Visitation will be held on Monday from 5 to 7 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 Lenawee Humane Society. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Daniel J. Masta, 57, of Holland and Jonesville, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at his home in Jonesville. He was born April 19, 1952. A memorial service will be held at a later date and further arrangements are pending at Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville.   |
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ASHLAND, Wis. -- Darlene A. Risius, 84, of Ashland, died Thursday, June 11, 2009, in Ashland. |
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David Wayne Cross, age 48 years, of Onsted passed away June 11, 2009, at his residence. Cremation has taken place. Private memorial services will be held on Monday. Arrangements were entrusted to the Dunn Chapel, Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Onsted.   |
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Dewey L. Baker, 82, passed away, June 10, 2009, at Regency Hospital. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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A memorial service for Donald Hodgkiss, 81, of Petoskey, will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, July 3, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 1020 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey. The Rev. Greg Brown will officiate. A reception for family and friends will follow at the Petoskey/Bay View Country Club. |
Dorothy May Mineau June 11, 2009 Saturday, June 13, 2009 2:15 AM |
Dorothy May Mineau, 84, of Livonia died June 11, 2009. There will be no funeral service. Arrangements by L.G. Griffin Funeral Home, Livonia, Mich. |
Douglas Segur Dec. 14, 1954-June 8, 2009 Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:40 AM |
Douglas Segur, 54 years, of Bedford Twp. passed away Monday, June 8, 2009, in the Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. |
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Eloise R. Hocking, 79, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away early Saturday morning, June 13, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. |
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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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Hazel Blood, 76, of Waldron passed away Monday, June 8, 2009, at her home. She was born July 24, 1932, in Addison, the daughter of William and Hazel Marie (Knauss) Maxson. Hazel was a lifelong Waldron area resident. She enjoyed planting flowers, spending time with her family and dearly loved her children and grandchildren. Surviving Hazel are one daughter, Debbie Blood of Waldron; two sons, John Blood of Waldron and Joseph Blood Jr. of Archbold, Ohio; three grandchildren, Vicky (Jared) Kohlruss, Michael Blood and Joseph L. Blood III; one great grandson, Aden Blood; one sister, Grace Curtis and one brother, Glen Maxson both of Hudson. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Del and Charlie Maxson and one son, Michael Blood. Private graveside services for Hazel will be held at Leonardson Cemetery in Pittsford, with the Rev. Clyde Wonders officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson. Family and friends can view this obituary and send condolences at eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
Helen B. Poling Frankenmuth Helen B. Poling, 89, of Frankenmuth, (formerly of Jackson and Dryden) passed away on May 30, 2009 in Frankenmuth. Helen is survived by two loving brothers, Roy Cleveland of Kansas City, Kan., and Bobby Bogard of Sheridan, Ark.; son, Birt Poling of Columbus, Ohio; daughter, Suzann George of Manassas, Va.; daughter-in-law, Sue Poling of Pleasant Lake, Mich.; 5 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded by her beloved husband of 63 years, Charles D. Poling in July 2006. Those planning an expression of sympathy, in lieu of sending flowers, consider a memorial contribution to a charity of your choosing. Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday (June 20, 2009) at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church in Frankenmuth. Helen's remains will be placed beside her loving husband in the St. Lorenz Church Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, (989)652-9991. www.cederbergf |
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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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Herbert E. Watson, Sr., 70, of Quincy, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at his home. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2009 at 3 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Wilson of the Gospel Lighthouse officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Herbert was born March 26, 1939 in Hillsdale to Roy and Ruth (Camp) Watson. He married Kathern Bowerman on March 7, 1970 in Coldwater. Mr. Watson was currently employed by the Amish Community of Branch County. He had 22 years of service at Addison Products in Jonesville and was a member of the UAW Post # 1141. Herbert enjoyed hunting, fishing, all varieties of racing and CB Radio as he was an Amateur Radio Operator, known by many as “Woodchopper.” He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Kathern, his children Connie (Rick) Guthrie of Rocky Point, N.C., Herbert (Betsy) Watson, Jr. of Mt. Crogan, S.C., Lisa (Susan) Watson of Monroe, N.C., Thomas Watson of Coldwater, Hugh Watson of Quincy, his brother James Watson of Otsego, his sisters Anna Thomas of Waterloo, Iowa, Hazel Lennox of Litchfield, Shirley Keith of Osseo, Mary Lou Campbell of Russellville, Mo., Rose Lee Fisher of Mabscott, W.V., 17 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Charlene Kevern. Memorials may be directed to the Hillsdale Salvation Army, CHC Home Health and Hospice or The CHC Foundation — Cancer Center. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the online guestbook.# |
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Howard W. Wolff, 85, of Litchfield, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Marshall Nursing & Rehabilitation Community. He was born June 18, 1923, in Grand Rapids, to Evers and Garnet (Black) Wolff and served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, June 22 at Litchfield Congregational Church with Pastor Michael Murray officiating. Memorials are suggested to Litchfield Congregational Church.   |
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James Dale Ettinger, 60, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Monday June 8, 2009, at his home. He was born May 10, 1949, in Sturgis, Mich., a son to the late Albert and Thelma (Snook) Ettinger. James Dale was a lifelong resident of Sturgis and had been employed by the Grav-i-Flo Corporation for many years, until he was forced to retire due to health reasons. He is survived by four brothers, Eugene Ettinger of Mendon, Kenneth (Judy) Ettinger of Sturgis, and Lester Ettinger of Sturgis and Lyle (Denise) Ettinger of Georgia and many nieces and nephews. His parents and one brother; David Ettinger preceded him in death. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service and burial of the ashes will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091 is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the charity of ones choice. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
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James Gerald Lezotte June 6, 1947-June 6, 2009 Wednesday, June 10, 2009 11:39 AM |
James Gerald Lezotte, age 62, of Rockwood died June 6, 2009, in his home. |
Jan Donald Gere April 18, 1938-June 10, 2009 Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:40 AM |
Jan Donald Gere, 71 yrs, of Ida, died Wednesday at Fountain View of Monroe, while under the care of Compassionate Care Hospice of Canton, MI. Friends may call at the Capaul Funeral Home, Ida, Friday from 2-9 PM. |
Jean "Bea" Wilson Grand Rapids Jean "Bea" Wilson, 92, of Grand Rapids (formerly of Lapeer) passed to eternal life on Wednesday (June 10, 2009). Bea was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She has been a resident at the Clark Retirement Community for the past seven years. She is survived by her children, Constance J. (Thomas) Palmer of Marshall, Deann K. (Giuseppe) Licari of Caledonia; grandchildren, Gregory T. Palmer of Plainwell, Amy N. Palmer of Battle Creek, Philip (Stacy) Licari, Jean (Eric) Maxa, all of Caledonia; great-grandchildren, Austin J. Licari and Dominic J. Maxa; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Almon B. Wilson. Memorial contributions may be given to the Clark Retirement Community Benevolent Fund. A memorial service was held Saturday (June 13, 2009) at Clark Retirement Community Chapel, 1551 Franklin St. SE. Chaplain Cathy Rafferty officiated. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements by |
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Jean Freeland Imlay City Jean Freeland, 87, of Imlay City, passed away at home after an extended illness Wednesday (June 10, 2009). Jean Mary Bingman was born November 9, 1921 in Wilmington, Del., the daughter of Fred and Cora Bingman. She grew up in Lathrup Village, Mich. She had lived in Imlay City since the 1980's. Prior to that, she lived in Grand Rapids and Florida. Jean married John Leslie Walters in 1948. He passed away in 1972. She married her second husband, Melvin Freeland, in the 1970's. He passed away in the 80's. Jean served her country in the U.S. Marine Corp during WWII. She had attended Imlay City United Methodist Church and Imlay City First Congregational United Church of Christ. She had been employed as a receptionist at McCreay Heating and Cooling in the Troy and Southfield offices. Jean was a dancer in off-Broadway musicals and toured the country. She traveled across the country with the dance troops. She is survived by her daughter, Karin (Chuck) |
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John Jacob Rendle April 26, 1942-June 12, 2009 Sunday, June 14, 2009 12:50 AM |
John Jacob Rendle, 67, of Maumee, Ohio, formerly of Ottawa Lake, MI, died Friday afternoon after a year-long battle with brain cancer. Friends may call at the Capaul Funeral Home, Ida, Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. |
John Lashuay, age 56, of Beaverton passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009. |
Juanita Niemann Sept. 23, 1933-June 11, 2009 Friday, June 12, 2009 11:35 AM |
Juanita Niemann, age 75, of Carleton, died on Thursday, June 11, 2009 in Monroe, MI. |
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Judith Boersen, 66, of Holland, died Saturday, June 13, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. Funeral services will be 1 pm Wednesday at the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes-Mulder Chapel, 188 West 32nd Street with the Rev. Matthew Webber officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visiting hours will be 7-9 pm Tuesday and 12 to 12:45 pm Wednesday, both at the chapel.   Arrangements by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes-Mulder 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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Kathleen Knoll, age 58, of Spring Lake, died Thursday, June 11, 2009, at her home. Private services will be held at a later date.  Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.  Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services.     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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On June 8, 2009, Kristy (Center) Emmons, of Litchfield, passed away peacefully in her sleep following a short, courageous battle with cancer. Kristy was the beloved wife of Rick Emmons and mother of Dom, Rickey, Jared, and Justin, her youngest son, who remained steadfastly by her side and took care of her during her final illness. She is also survived by her sisters, Jeanine Center of Ann Arbor and Maurine Mullikin of Parma, nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends who will miss her greatly.   Kristy was the daughter of Wayne and Jean Center, of Litchfield, who preceded her in death. Her family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Community Health Center of Branch County and CHC Hospice for their kind care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Kristy’s life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, June 20 at her home: 239 Washington St., Litchfield. Arrangements were handled by the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield. Memorials may be directed to her family. |
Larry Gene Parsons, age 76, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at his home in Beaverton. |
Lawrence R. Sell June 11, 2009 Friday, June 12, 2009 11:37 AM |
Lawrence R. Sell, 90, of Monroe died at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lutheran Home. |
Lawrence Raymond Sell Dec. 18, 1918-June 11, 2009 Saturday, June 13, 2009 2:15 AM |
Lawrence Raymond Sell, 90 of Monroe died at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lutheran Home, Monroe where he had been since November 9, 2006. He had been seriously ill for the last 2 months. |
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CEDAR LAKE, Ind. -- Lenore Polzak Lane, 84 of Cedar Lake   and formerly of Calumet City and Chicago, Ill., passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009. |
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Leslie R. Everett, age 89, of Colon, died Friday, June 12, 2009 at the Laurels of Coldwater. He had been in failing health. Leslie was born Dec. 24, 1919 in Centreville, son of Michael and Jennie (Weaver) Everett and was a lifelong area resident. He married Wava May Sell in May, 1942 in Colon. She died March 21, 2003. Leslie retired in 1982 from Douglas Manufacturing Company in Bronson after 32 years of service. He was also a livestock farmer raising horses, cattle, hogs, chickens, ponies and mules, and was best known for his horses and ponies. An Army veteran of World War II, Les served as an airplane and engine mechanic and was a member of the American Legion in Colon. He was also a life member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Sturgis, and a life member of the Prairieville Farm Association, a member of the St. Joseph County Horseman’s Association and a life member of the Michigan Farmer’s Hall of Fame. Surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Robert Suits of Montague, Linda and Rex Barrington of Bronson, and Theresa and Douglas Clothier of Lufkin, Texas; his sons and daughters-in-law, Leslie M. and Kathrine Everett of Bronson and Paul Everett of Ocala, Fla.; 13 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, a great great grandson; his sisters, Dorothy Threwhitt of Kalamazoo and Leona Glaze of Elkhart, Ind.; his brother Louis (Patricia) Everett of Three Rivers and his sister-in-law, Carolyn Everett of Lawton. He was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson with Pastor Terry Siler of the First Congregational Church officiating. Interment will follow in Nottawa Cemetery with full military honors conferred by the Bronson Post 259 of the American Legion. The family will receive friends at the Kolcz Funeral Home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, where memorial donations are suggested to the Prairieville Hall of Fame. |
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ALSTON, Mich. -- Linda E. Kinnunen, 87, of Alston, died on Sunday, May 31, 2009, at Cypress Manor in Hancock. |
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Additional information has been received for Lori Marie (Cron) Cochran, who died June 8, 2009. She is also survived by her father,Walter Cron. |
Lori Marie (Cron) Cochran July 1, 1963-June 8, 2009 Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:42 AM |
Lori Marie (Cron) Cochran, 45, of Monroe, passed away peacefully in her home on June 8, 2009. |
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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. |
Mabel E. Most, age 82, passed away on June 1, 2009 in Marquette. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Margaret C. Pavlovich, 91, 125 S. Mansfield St., Ironwood, died Friday morning, March 27, 2009, in Ironwood. |
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Maria Camacho, 77, passed away June 13, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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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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Neva Vanderveen, nee Boerema, 81, of Holland and Grand Rapids, died Saturday, June 13, 2009.   Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. 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. |
Nevaeh Amyah Buchanan Feb. 3, 2004-June 4, 2009 Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:41 AM |
Nevaeh Amyah Buchanan was born on February 3, 2004 in Monroe, Michigan. She was the beautiful daughter of Jennifer Buchanan and Shane Hinojosa. |
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 Orval Fouty Jr., age 71, passed away June 10, 2009. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Highway, Adrian, MI 49221 to help the family with funeral expenses. |
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Graveside service and interment of ashes for Paige Kristina Ziegler will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, June 19, at Brookside Cemetery in Charlevoix. |
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Patricia A. Bauman, 60, of LaGrange, Ind.,  joined her family in heaven on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 3, 1948, in Sturgis, the daughter of John and Mildred Jean (Parker) Cart. She and her husband Roger were married June 7, 1969 in Valentine, Ind. Her husband, parents, and her brother, Tom, preceded her in death. A graduate of Lakeland High School, LaGrange, Ind. and Adrian College, Adrian, she retired in 2008 from Lakeland High School after 34 years as a health and physical education teacher.  She also coached cross county and volleyball and was on numerous committees at Lakeland.  Pat loved her family, friends and students, and enjoyed her farm and gardens.  A life long animal lover, Pat provided a haven for many abandoned cats. She volunteered often and especially for Relay for Life and Functional Skill Relay/Special Olympics.  She was a sponsor for Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD), and was a member of the Plato United Methodist Church, Lakeland Education Association, Indiana State Teachers Association, and National Education Association. Surviving are one brother and sister-in-law, Dennis (Lisa) Cart of Jonesboro, Ind.; a brother-in-law, Steven Bauman of Simpsonville, Ky.; and nieces and nephews,  Bethany (Shawn) Miller, Amber Cart, Nathan (Joanna) Cart, Lindsay (Jeff) Turner, and Andrew Cart. A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 5 p.m. at Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange with Rev. Russell Hepler officiating. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until service time on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, ARK Animal Rescue, and Huntington’s Chorea Disease Society of America. Condolences may be left for the family at  www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com.   |
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Peggy M. Jones, 78, of Shipshewana, Ind., died Saturday, June 13, 2009, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange.  Burial will be in Sidener Cemetery in Howe. Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdayat the funeral home.   |
Pete Kraemer, 38, of East Jordan, died Friday, June 12, 2009, at Charlevoix Area Hospital. |
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Phillip F. Rakocy, age 69, of Colon, passed away Friday, June 12, 2009, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Phillip was born Sept. 14, 1939, in Bronson, a son to the late John and Edna (Yesh) Rakocy. He grew up in Bronson graduating from Bronson High School with the Class of 1957. He had lived in Detroit for several years and moved to Colon in 1971. On April 18, 1970, he married Rose Nuccio in Detroit. Phillip had worked as a barber for 50 years and also had worked at Dock Foundry in Three Rivers for 27 years retiring in 2001. Phillip served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Colon American Legion Post #454. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He is survived by his wife, Rose Rakocy; daughter, Rose (Larry) Bontrager; son Jeff (Kathy) Rakocy; three grandchildren, Gary and Eric Bontrager and Zachary Darmofal, all of Colon; sister, Carol (Bob) Edwards of Coldwater; two brothers, Kenneth (Nancy) Rakocy of Arizona and Alan (Clair) Rakocy of Coldwater; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at the Schipper Funeral Home LTD. in Colon. Funeral services celebrating the life of Phillip F. Rakocy will be Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Mr. David J. Farrell officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery, with military honors conferred by the Colon American Legion assisted by the U.S. Army Honor Guard. If desired the family suggest memorials be made in memory of Phillip to the Colon American Legion Post #454. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.   |
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JACKSON — Phyllis Tice, 82, passed away June 13, 2009, at Allegiance Hospice Home. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
Raymond Harold Oley April 21, 1925 - June 10, 2009 Friday, June 12, 2009 11:35 AM |
Raymond H. Oley was born on April 21, 1925 in Lorain, Ohio, the son of Joseph D. Oley and Jennie (Jesenski) Oley. Raymond served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1944 until 1947 during World War II. |
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Raymond Oley, 84, of Monroe died at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
Richard and #147;Rich and #148; (Stock) Stasiak June 5, 2009 Sunday, June 14, 2009 12:50 AM |
Richard “Rich” (Stock) Stasiak, 64, formerly of Temperance, Michigan, passed away Friday, June 5, 2009 in Sarasota, Fla. |
Rie Roy Sickels Metamora Rie Roy Sickels, 86, a lifetime Metamora resident, passed away Sunday (June 7, 2009). He was born January 2, 1923, in Metamora, to Thomas R. and Ella E. (Rie) Sickels. He is survived by his sister, Gladys Pollard of St. Clair Shores. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas R. and Ella E. (Rie) Sickels. A private graveside service took place on Tuesday (June 9, 2009) at Metamora Cemetery. Arrangements made by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer, (810)664-8111. |
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Robert Lee Barnett Sr., 69, passed away June 13, 2009. Funeral arrangements are pending with J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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Robert Lyle Griffiths, 86, of Litchfield, passed away Monday, June 8, 2009, at the Community Health Center of Branch County, Coldwater. He was born Aug. 16, 1922, in Hillsdale County. In honor of Bob’s life, a gathering of family and friends will be held 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 20 at the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Reading Emergency Unit.   |
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Rodney G. Hendricks, 62, of Pioneer, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009, in his home. He was born Aug. 26, 1946 in Morenci. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Thompson Funeral Home in Pioneer. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Pioneer United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Floral Grove. The Rev. Michael Raypholtz and Nelson Rupf will officiate.   |
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Roger Nienhuis, 74, of Milan and formerly of Holland, died Friday, June 12, 2009, at Tendercare Health Center in Adrian.  Complete funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Northwood Chapel of Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home. |
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Roland E. ‘Ed’ Euler Jr., age 52, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, June 12, 2009, at his home. He was born Oct. 26, 1956 in Sturgis, a son of the late Roland E. and Mary A. (Carter) Euler. Ed had resided in Sturgis his whole life, and graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1976. He had been employed by Protective Coating in Sturgis and Jayco Industries in Bristol, Ind. Ed attended the Church of the Stone in Wolcottville, Ind. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, earning the rank of Seaman First Class. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, working on his computer and had a real green thumb when it came to growing house plants. He is survived by his longtime companion, Marinda Tullos of Sturgis; four sisters, Phyllis Ann (Gary) Runyon of Cedar Springs, and Nancy Susan Lipko, Mable (Ronald) Waite and Ellen (Garnet) Waite, all of Sturgis; two brothers, Roger (Bonnie) VanAvery of Sturgis and Bruce VanAvery of Las Vegas; an aunt, Thelma Smith of Sturgis; an uncle, Homer James Carter Jr. of Sturgis; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Larry Gene Carter; a sister, Lois Mary Euler; two nephews, Landon Carter and Troy VanAvery; and a niece, Brenda Lee Runyon. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Roland “Ed” Euler will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Michael Stanley of the Church of the Stone will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis, where full military rites will be conferred by Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 VFW and the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. Memorial donations to the family would be appreciated, c/o: Marinda Tullos, 211 McKee St., Sturgis, MI 49091. 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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Ronald D. Looman, 61, of Holland, died Thursday, June 11, 2009. A graveside service with military honors is scheduled for 11 am Monday, June 15, at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 994 Paw Paw Dr., Holland. Funeral arrangements are by Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 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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BERGLAND, Mich. -- Ruby Marie Wallace, 76, of Bergland, died at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at the home of her daughter in Kinross. |
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Ruby N. Wilson, 83, passed away June 10, 2009, at Providence Hospital. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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HUDSON, Fla. -- Taime H. Neville, 83, of Hudson, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at the Hospice Center in Hudson. |
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Timothy William Jones June 8, 2009 Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:40 AM |
Jones, Timothy William, Age 45, June 8, 2009, of Taylor. |
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Veota Lightfoot passed away June 11, 2009, at Straights Area Hospice House in Cheboygan. |
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Verna Brower, age 84, of Wayland, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009, in Tucson, Ariz. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2009, at Wayland Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Ron Bouwkamp officiating. Interment in Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland 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. |
Waldo Thomas Keating was born Sept. 16, 1930, in Petoskey, Mich., to Bertha and Frank Keating. Known as "Wheels" for his running ability on the football field, he attended Central Michigan University where he played football, earned a BS in education and met his beloved wife, Marcia. |
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Willard "Willie" London Mussey Twp. Willard James "Willie" London, 71, of Mussey Twp., passed away Sunday (June 7, 2009) at St. Joseph Mercy Port Huron Hospital. He was born September 1, 1937, in Royal Oak, the son of the late Hazen and Minnie (Robinson) London. He married Blanche Wedlake on November 2, 1957 in Imlay City. Willie was a lifelong member of Zion United Methodist Church, Capac, and a past member of Capac Lions Club. He was owner-operator of London's Disposal of Capac for 40 years. He enjoyed fishing and camping. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Blanche; son, Matthew James of Capac; daughter, Lynne Ann London of Capac; grandsons, Leif and Nicholas Kowalewski; special nephew, Robert (Jana) Morgan of Hart; siblings, Rowena (Bill) Spencer of Brown City, George (Edna) London of Middleville, Laura (Phillip) Bryce of Brown City, Lois London of Las Vegas, Nev., Alice (John) Raska of Capac, Ruth Middleton of Warren, Ohio; several nieces, nephews and frien |
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William "Bill" Baldwin Lapeer William "Bill" Baldwin, 82, a lifetime Lapeer resident, passed away Monday (June 8, 2009). He was born April 5, 1927, in Lapeer, to Fayette P. and Catherine W. (Forystek) Baldwin. He married Dorothy June Williams on June 26, 1948 in Lapeer. Bill graduated from Lapeer High School, class of 1945. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Bill was a rural mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service for 37 years, retiring in 1989. He was a lifetime member of Immaculate Conception Church and a member of the Rural Carriers Association. Bill loved his family, hunting and sports. He is survived by his dear wife, Dorothy Baldwin of Lapeer; children, William (Cheri) Baldwin of Flushing, Thomas (Barbara) Baldwin of Ludington, Nancy (Larry) Lamphere of Lapeer; grandchildren, William, Catherine, Megan and Drake; sister, Virginia Ortman of Frankenmuth. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dorothy Waschek and Marjorie Bald |
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William Botsis, 61, died Saturday, June 13, 2009, in Henderson, Nev.  Funeral arrangements will be announced by Lakeshore Memorial Services.   |
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William “Bill” T. Scott, 77 of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Coldwater died Monday, April 28, 2009, in Las Vegas. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastor Bob Tharp of the Church of the Nazarene officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Friday. Interment of ashes will follow at 1 p.m. at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Bill was born Sept. 2, 1931 in Kentucky to Johnny and Mary Lee (Hayes) Scott. Mr. Scott sold and serviced hospital lab equipment for many years. He enjoyed wintering in Las Vegas and spending time at his cabin in Baldwin. He was an animal lover and an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Bill especially enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. Mr. Scott is survived by his longtime companion Bertha Bonnano, his sons Duane, Todd, and Rodney Scott and his daughter Rhonda Barnwell, all of Coldwater, two sisters, Martine Grubb of Colon and Becky VanMeter of Borden, Ind., one brother, Dwight Scott also of Borden, Ind., five grandchildren Justin Scott, Ashley Morgan, Brianna Scott, Kerstin Scott and Trevor Scott. Memorials may be directed to the American Legion Post #52. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the online guestbook. |
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Wilma R. Evans of Jerome, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. She was born July 6, 1936, in Hillsdale County, the daughter of Ernest and Berniece (Poling) Pickford. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, W. Duane Evans; one great grandson, Landon Truitt; three sisters, Ernestine Mercer, Kate Burns and Carol Bowersox; four brothers, Leslie Pickford, John Pickford, Butch Pickford and Sheryll Pickford and three brothers-in-law, Robert Bumpus, George Arno and LeRoy Burns. She is survived by one daughter, Sharon (Tim) Truitt of Jerome; one son, Donald (Judy) Evans of Jonesville; three grandchildren, Brandon and Darren Truitt and Tiffany (Doug) Taylor; two great-grandchildren, Max and Emma Taylor; five sisters, Zelma Arno of Hillsdale, Violetta Bumpus of Jonesville, Myrtle (Robert) Longbrake of Jerome, Loretta (Paul) Sheffer of Jerome and Wanda (Terry) Warner of Jonesville; one sister-in-law, Sandy Pickford of North Adams; two brothers-in-law, Duane Mercer of Jerome and Tom Bowersox of Allen and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Evans was a lifelong resident of Hillsdale County. She graduated from North Adams High School and retired from Jonesville Products after over 30 years of service. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was also an avid Bingo player and a member of the Goldwing Road Riders Association. A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Wilma R. Evans will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 15 with Pastor Paul Pickell officiating. Interment will take place in the Northlawn Cemetery in North Adams. The family will receive friends for visitation 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home in Hillsdale. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to a charity of their choice. Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home – Hillsdale 517-437-0605   |
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Yvonne Elaine “Sue” Harris passed away Friday, June 12, 2009, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. Sue was born in Adrian on March 13, 1940, to Fay and Lila (Parker) Smith. She graduated from Adrian High School with the Class of 1958. In 1962, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University and a Master of Arts in 1966.  On August 20, 1966, Sue married Maynard Harris in Detroit. Maynard, her husband of over 42 years, survives. Sue was an educator who taught in Ferndale, Farmington, and Tecumseh Public Schools. At one time she was a part-time faculty member of Siena Heights University. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. In addition to her husband, Sue is survived by three children: Christine Harris, David (Molly) Harris, and Stephen Harris, all of Adrian. She is also survived by four dearly loved granddaughters: Haley Frederick, Grace, Sarah, and Rachel Harris. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Barbara Smith. The funeral service for Sue will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at Hope Lutheran Church with the Rev. Paul Herter officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park. Friends may visit the family at Wagley Funeral Home on Sunday and Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. You may send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Sue may be made to Hope Lutheran Church or the Scoliosis Association. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home.   |
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