Alice Aletha Cope, 77, of Onaway, died June 19, 2009, at home. |
Arleigh M. Hegarty Saginaw Arleigh M. Hegarty, 92, of Saginaw (formerly of Lapeer/Florida) passed away June 17, 2009. He was born January 25, 1917, in Houtzdale, Pa., to William T. and Alice (Hooper) Hegarty. He married Kathryn C. Owen on December 21, 1947 in New York. Arleigh proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He retired from General Motors Fisher Body Plant in 1977. Mr. Hegarty was a member of Calvary Bible Church, where he was recently baptized at the age of 90. In his youth, Arleigh enjoyed singing in barbershop quartets and special music groups that performed at local churches (he had a beautiful voice). Recently, he became interested in the Bruce Steffes' Medical Ministry- Mercy Ships Charity, that helps with medical needs around the world, especially in Africa. He is survived by his children, Sally (Ted) Seeger of Saginaw, Thomas (Amy) Hegarty of Richland, Wash., David (Rebecca) Hegarty of Downers Grove, Ill.; grandchildren, Jonathan, Mar |
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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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Bonk, Bernard, B., age 90, June 19, 2009 of Trenton. |
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn. -- Bertha G. Rookala, 92, of Columbia Heights, and a former longtime Bessemer, Mich., resident, died Sunday evening, June 21, 2009, at the New Brighton Care Center in New Brighton. |
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Betty Jean (Young) Bueter peacefully went home to her Lord and Savior on June 15, 2009, at Thurston Woods Nursing Center. Since 2002, Betty had been a resident of Thurston Woods Village where she has many friends among staff and residents. She was born in Muncie, Ind., on Feb. 17, 1924, to Alva Hugh and Gertrude Erwin (Crawford) Young. Betty graduated from Elkhart (Ind.) High School in 1942 and Englewood (Ill.) Hospital School of Nursing in 1946. She worked 25 years in the nursing profession. On Jan. 26, 1946, she married John Francis Bueter. They had four children: Cynthia Heffner; Rebecca Mulkey; Barbara Bueter; and David Bueter. Moving to Arizona in 1963, she lived there until 1984, one year after her husband died. She enjoyed sewing, restoring antique furniture, collecting jewelry, reading, and working crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; three sisters, Emma Elizabeth Torrence, Helen Amelia Mitchell, and Mary Louise Bowman; and a grandson, Andrew Gigax. Surviving are three grandsons, all named Michael! Michael Bernard, son of Cynthia; Michael Bueter, son of David; and Michael Ahlgren, stepson of Barbara. Also her niece, Linda (James) McKenzie; her nephew, Robert Mitchell; and several great-nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Third Order Carmelites, following the way of life of St. Theresa of Avila, in fraternity in Harrisburg, Pa., and later became an isolate in Michigan. She was very proud to be a lay volunteer with Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity in Gallup, N.M. during the late 1980s and was a past volunteer in jail ministry in Michigan and Pennsylvania. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in White Pigeon, Mich. A visitation will be held at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis, MI 49091, from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, where a Rosary will be held at 5:30 p.m.  A Catholic Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Richard Altine of Holy Angels Church, Sturgis, at 11 a.m. Friday. She will then be buried in St. Joseph Church cemetery in White Pigeon, Mich.   Memorial donations may be directed to the Missionaries of Charity. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.  Her obituary can be found at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.   |
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Bruno Walter Maka, 87, of Robinson Township, died Saturday, June 20, 2009, in Westshore Medical Center in Manistee. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Grand Haven. Burial will be in Robinson Township Cemetery. Visiting is 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the Klaassen Family Funeral Home, 1500 Robbins Road, Grand Haven. |
CARL L. MILLER MARLETTE Carl L. Miller, age 76, a life long resident of Marlette passed away, Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Marlette Regional Hospital. He was born January 5, 1933 in Juhl, son of the late John and Eleanora (Aagaard) Miller. Carl graduated from Marlette High School in 1951. He married Verna M. Barnes August 8, 1953 in Marlette. She preceded him in death March 15, 1993. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War with an Engineering Company as a mechanic. He worked 30 years for General Motors, retiring in 1995. Carl was a life long member of the Marlette V.F.W. and also a member of the Moose Lodge in Mio. He enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, playing cards & horse shoes and most of all, his friends and family. He is survived by two daughters, Diane (Robert) Marcotte, Debra (Gregg) Ciurla both of Marlette; one son, Craig Miller of Rochester; one sister, Marion Nowaske of Southgate; special friend, Mary Keys of Sandusky; grandchildren, Lance, Jena & Lauren Ciurla and Donald & Connor Thomas. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Verna, daughter, Cheryl Thomas and brother, John Miller. Funeral services were held at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette with Pastor Daniel Bowman of Marlette United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Marlette Cemetery. Memorials may be donated to Cheryl Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund or Marlette Cemetery Chapel Fund. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, Michigan (989) 635-3658 www.marshfuneral.com |
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Calvin B. Abdon 1925-2009 Calvin Ballard "C.B." Abdon, 83, Port Austin, passed away Friday, June 19, 2009 at the Huron Medical Care Facility, Bad Axe. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on October 9, 1925, son of the late Fred and Marie (Ballard) Abdon. During World War II he served with the U.S. Army in Texas, Oklahoma and California. On April 18, 1955 he was united in marriage to Amy Anna Brateljanovich. She preceded him in death on June 24, 2006. C.B. retired in 1983 after 25 years of employment with Allied Supermarkets. He was a Detroit Tiger fan and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by a daughter, Norma Jean (Richard) Hemauer, Pigeon; two grandchildren, Samantha and Ryan; a half brother, Fred (Betty) Abdon; a niece and great-nephews and many dear friends and neighbors. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon. Chaplain Joseph Atchinson from Heartland Hospice officiated. Burial was held in Grandlawn Cemetery, where a veterans service was held. Arrangements were made by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice. |
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Carol Masters, 65, of Hudson and formerly of Waldron, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2009, at her home. She was born Feb. 28, 1944, in Bryan, Ohio to Rex and Grace (Sommers) Rininger. She was married Oct. 20, 1962, to Richard Masters and he preceded her in death in 1998. Carol was a member of the First Church of Christ, Waldron. She was a member of the Waldron Pythian Sisters Temple 74, serving as Michigan Grand Chief in 1995. Carol was a board member of the Waldron District Library. She worked as a secretary at Dana Corporation in the early 1970s. She had recently worked as a cook at Madden House for the Dominican Sisters in Adrian, retiring in 2008. Carol enjoyed family gatherings with her nieces and nephews, cooking for others and volunteering for various activities in the Waldron area. Survivors include three sons, Stanley (Alysia) Masters of Blissfield, Steven (Angela) Masters of Waldron and Michael (Jennifer) Masters of Hillsdale; 10 grandchildren: Alexis, Fletcher, Ethan, Elizabeth, Madeline, Aubrey, Elayna, Gabriel, Lincoln and Maverick; siblings, Deane (Kelly) Rininger of Standarsville, Va, Leroy (Betty) Rininger of Camden and Belinda (Chick) Campanella of Williams, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her father and a brother-in-law, David Livengood. Funeral services for Carol Masters will be at 11 a.m. Thursday  at the Waldron First Church of Christ with the Rev. John Masters officiating. Interment will follow at the Waldron Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Waldron First Church of Christ, Waldron District Library or Hospice of Lenawee. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.   |
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Carol Mae Barto, age 66, of Adrian passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009, at her home surrounded by her family, after a brief battle with cancer. Carol was born Jan. 3, 1943, in Garfield Heights, Ohio, the daughter of John and Sophie (Augustyn) Jarzembowski. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Kent State University. On Sept. 18, 1965, Carol married Thomas W. Barto in Garfield Heights, Ohio. Tom and Carol had 43 wonderful years of marriage. Carol began her teaching career in Sylvania, Ohio, at Stranahan Elementary School. After raising her family, she returned to teaching and became a beloved English teacher at Adrian High School, where she served as Department Chair. In July of 2005, Carol retired from Adrian Public Schools with more than 20 years of service. Carol led a colorful life. She loved being a grandmother most of all. An additional recent passion was the Stubnitz Environmental Education Center where she volunteered. She enjoyed winters in Florida with her sisters. Summers at Catawba Island with her family and friends were very important to Carol. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. In addition to her husband, Carol is survived by three daughters, Audrey and her husband, William E. Wells, III of Middletown, Md., Lynne Barto of New Buffalo, Mich., and Dr. Judith Barto Gwyer and her husband, David, of Richmond, Va.; five grandchildren, Thomas, 10; Maddie, 9; Henry, 5; Joey, 3; and Theo, 1. Also surviving are two sisters, Henrietta (George) Baranski and Evelyn Stella, both of the Melbourne, Fla., area.  She was preceded in death by her parents. The Funeral Mass for Carol will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will take place at Catawba Island Township Cemetery in Ohio, on Thursday at 3 p.m. Friends may visit the family at Wagley Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. where a Prayer Vigil will be held at 7 p.m. You may also send condolences to the family at  www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Carol may be made to the Stubnitz Environmental Education Center. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home.   |
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 2:42 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Carole Marlene Zarimba, 70, died Saturday, June 20, 2009, in Ironwood. |
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. |
Monday, June 22, 2009 11:43 AM |
Charles Thomas, 54, of Monroe died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday at his home after a lengthy illness. |
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Constance Lorraine “Densmore” Steele, 57, of Hillsdale, died June 19, 2009, at Hillsdale Community Health Center. She was born Dec. 28, 1951, in Hillsdale, to Dean and Velma Densmore; both preceded her in death. She attended Hanover-Horton High School. She is the stepdaughter of Chester McMillan (deceased) and sister to Diane Mortimore, Betty Moxley and Onalee Cole (deceased). She was married to Daniel Steele on May 8, 1972. She has three children, John (deceased), Verna and Anne Steele and two grandchildren, Danielle Lorraine and Jade Elizabeth Steele. She was a member of Jonesville Fraternity Eagles Lodge. She worked at the Jonesville Shell Station for many years, the Jonesville CITGO Station and at the Jonesville Manor Foundation. Her enjoyments were garage saling, watching the Game Show Network and spending time with her granddaughters.   The family is going to obey her wishes and have no services. A memorial dinner was held at the Jonesville Eagles Lodge on Monday. Please direct any gifts or contributions to the family for help with burial services. |
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DONALD (YOGI) RAY CHAMBERS LIVONIA Donald (Yogi) Ray Chambers, age 66, of Livonia, died Monday, June 15, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. He was born December 10, 1942 in Dearborn, Michigan the son of the late Harold and Helen (Krueger) Chambers. Donald was a 1960 graduate of Sandusky High School, he served in the U.S. Army from 1960 - 1962. He retired from the Michigan State Police after 30 yrs. of service, he then worked for AAA and the Michigan Labor Union. He was an avid sports fan and member of Pheasants Forever. He is survived by three sons, Mark (Rebecca) Chambers of White Lake,Mike (Kimberly) Chambers of Troy, Christopher (Jeannie) Chambers of Waterford; three brothers, James (Susan) Chambers of Brown City,Gary (Cindy) Chambers of Sandusky, Dale (Phyllis) Chambers of Sandusky; two sisters, Joyce (Elwin) Richardson of Snover, Donna (Galen) Faith of Deckerville; a special uncle,Harold Krueger of Holly; six grandchildren, Alyssa, Rachel, Cassey, Luccus,Kaylee, and Emily. Funeral services were held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky with Rev. David Pratt officiating. Cremation was followed after services at the Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Sandusky. Memorial suggestions to the American Heart Association. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky, www.marshfuneral.com |
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David E. Taube went to sleep in this world and woke up in heaven on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at the age of 53 in his home in Wauwatosa, Wis. His life was cut short by ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease. |
Dion R. Anderson, 47, of Gladwin passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Bay Regional Medical Center, Bay City. |
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Dixon Lee Giackino, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, 17, died Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, Wis., as the result of an ATV accident. |
Doris Ann Huber Sept. 4, 1932-June 18, 2009 Sunday, June 21, 2009 12:04 AM |
Doris Ann Huber, age 76, passed away on June 18, 2009. |
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Memorial services have been set for Doris Congdon, 93, of Monroe, who died April 16. |
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Dorotha Ellen Hazel, 92, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, June 22, 2009, at the Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. She was born in Crawfordsville, Ind., on Dec. 17, 1916,  the daughter of Harry and Myrtle (Kennedy) Chadwick. Dorotha graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1934 and attended the Indianapolis Central Business College. On July 2, 1938, she married James Hazel in Goshen, Ind. He preceded her in death Oct. 19, 2002. Dorotha retired from the Weyerhaeuser Paper Co. in Three Rivers and previously worked at Continental Can and at the A&P Grocery Business Office in Indianapolis. She was a member of the Centreville United Methodist Church and a life member of Chapter #210 Eastern Star. She enjoyed sewing and crochet. Surviving are her son, Douglas and Cindy Hazel of South Bend; a daughter, Marybeth and Donald VanZile of McAllen, Texas; grandchildren Jeff Hazel, Chris Hazel, Brian Hazel and Jill Hazel; great grandchildren Nathan Hazel, Jacob Hazel, Renae Curtis, Eddie Curtis, Issac Leyton, Corrine Hazel, Anna Hazel, Sophie Hazel and Emma Hazel; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Dorotha was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a grandson, Jimmy Curtis; and two brothers, Earl and Ernest Chadwick. Relatives and friends will be received Friday from 9-11 a.m. at the Eley Funeral Home in Centreville, where a religious service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, with Dr. Reverend Karin Orr of the Centreville United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Prairie River Cemetery in Centreville. Memorial contributions may be made to Centreville United Methodist Church. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.   |
Dorothy M. Winter 1915-2009 Dorothy M. Winter, 93, Sebewaing, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility, Caro, following a four-month illness. She was born on July 12, 1915 in Sebewaing, daughter of the late Martin and Helen (Wagner) Roenisch. She was united in marriage to Elmer J. Winter on June 14, 1936 in Sebewaing. He preceded her in death on January 10, 1990. Dorothy had been employed at the Immanuel Lutheran School in Sebewaing as a cook for 25 years. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She enjoyed reading, sewing, playing cards and visiting with friends. Surviving are two daughters, Karen (Earl) Genzel, Bloomsburg, Penn. and Marilyn (James) Meek, Sebewaing; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; a daughter-in-law, Rosemarie Winter, Tacoma, Wash.; one sister, Betty Luther, Unionville and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by infant son, Gerald; another son, Kenneth Winter; two brothers, Howard and Raymond Roenisch; one sister, Alice Swenson and one granddaughter, Lisa Klaas. The funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Rev. Daniel Hahn will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. She will lie in state at the church from noon Wednesday until the time of service. Arrangements are being handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home, Sebewaing. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Immanuel Bell Tower Fund or Radio Mission Fund. |
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Dr. William Allyn Dawson went to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family in his home on June 21, 2009. |
ELWYN (BART) RAYSIN SANDUSKY Elwyn (Bart) Raysin, age 77, of Sandusky, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009 at home. He was born May 27, 1932 in Snover, Michigan, son of the late Bartlett and Edna (Rich) Raysin. Elwyn married Evelyn E. Kotzke in 1955 in Sandusky, Michigan. She passed away on August 16, 1983. He then married Beverly A. Barker on March 13, 1988 in Sandusky, Michigan. Elwyn worked for Yale Rubber for 46 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran in the Korean Conflict. He was also part of the Thumb Amateur Radio Club (W8IDT) and he was a member of the Sanilac County Park Board. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Raysin; three children, Robert (Judy) Raysin of Clio, Brian (Karen) Raysin of Alaska, Carol (Micky) Van Etten of Marlette; one stepson, Tom (Debbie) Earls of Sandusky; six grandchildren, three great grandchildren; one sister, Beverly Peplinski of Ft. Gratiot; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky with Pastor David Pratt of Snover officiating. Burial will be in the Washington Township Cemetery, Carsonville. Memorials may be made to: United Hospice Service, Marlette or the Sandusky Public Library. Arrangements made by Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky. |
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Edmund Edgar Mathewson Oct. 15, 1919-June 19, 2009 Sunday, June 21, 2009 12:04 AM |
Edmund Edgar Mathewson, age 89, of Riverview, died June 19, 2009 in his home. |
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Edna Mae Brown, age 86, of Adrian went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. Edna was born Feb. 17, 1923, in Tedrow, Ohio, the daughter of Roy and Dora (Bracey) Moden. On Nov. 14, 1947, Edna married Linwood Brown. Linwood preceded her in death in 1967.  Edna’s life was devoted to her family and church. She was a faithful member of the Madison Church of the Nazarene and later, Adrian First Church of the Nazarene. Edna is survived by her sons, Robert Gray of Des Moines, Iowa, James (Connie) Gray of Jackson, Mich., Lenny (Deanna) Brown of Sand Creek; daughters, Lynn (Martin) Pifer of Adrian, Marilyn (Keith) Austin, also of  Adrian, and Susan (Marshall) Howell of Lakeview, Mich. Also surviving are 24 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and two special friends, Lois Dillon and Louise Schermerhorn. In addition to her husband, Edna was preceded in death by three sisters, Sylvia Hershberger, Bessie Allgire and Rosie Ward; two brothers, Robert and Richard Moden; and two grandsons, John Gray and Dan Dekker. The funeral service for Edna will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday,  June 24, 2009, at Adrian First Church of the Nazarene with Dr. David Fulks and the Rev. Michael Dunson officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at Wagley Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. You may also send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Edna may be made to Adrian First Church of the Nazarene or Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
Edward P. Kolmetz July 16, 1940-June 21, 2009 Tuesday, June 23, 2009 11:44 AM |
Edward P. Kolmetz, 68 years, of Monroe, MI passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 21, 2009, in the Emergency Room at Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
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Elizabeth Ann Green, age 60, of Hudson passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2009, at her home under the loving care of her friends and family. She was born on July 6, 1948, in Tipton to Boyd and Minnie (Burgett) McKimmy. She married Cecil L. Green on April 2, 1971, in Riverdale, Mich., and he preceded her in death on Sept. 7, 2006. Surviving are one daughter, Michelle (George) Myers of Cement City; one son, Mike (Donna) Green of Cement City; three grandchildren, Andrew Green, Jackie Myers, Makayla Green; three sisters, Laura (Butch) Gestwhite of Clayton, Betty (LeRoy) Rininger of Camden, Ellen (William) Francis of Hillsdale; four brothers, William McKimmy of Cement City, Boyd (Deb) McKimmy of Clayton, Ernie (Polly) McKimmy of Pittsford, Roger (Deb) McKimmy of Pittsford; and several nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Cecil. Cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the family. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
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Esther E. Dunlap, 94, of Reading, passed away Monday, June 15, 2009 at Covenant Care in Reading. She was born January 9, 1915 in Rimer, Ohio to George B. and Lydia (Patton) Rimer. She was married to Perl Dunlap and he preceded her in death in 1971. Esther is survived by a daughter-in-law, Jane Dunlap of Angola, Ind.; two grandsons, Steven (Pam) Dunlap of Angola, Ind. and Bradley (Iva) Dunlap of Eugene, Ore.; great grandchildren, Wendy, Logan and Jacob of Angola, Ind.; a brother Richard Rimer of Columbus Grove, Ohio; two sisters, Ruth of North Carolina and Shirley of Alabama; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her husband Perl, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son Jack, a brother Donald, and five sisters Marian, Mildred, Myrtle, Freda and Norma. A graveside service for Esther E. Dunlap will be held at 10: a.m. Saturday, June 20  at Evergreen Cemetery in Ransom Township with Pastor Don Lee officiating. There will be no visitation or calling hours. Arrangements are entrusted to VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Those considering an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to Covenant Care AFC, 7051 Long Lake Road, Reading, MI 49274. To view this obituary or send condolences please visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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NORWAY, Mich. -- Esther Skowlund, 88, of Norway, died Friday, June 12, 2009, at Freeman Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Kingsford. |
Esther Wilson, age 83, of Gladwin passed away Friday, June 19, 2009 after an extended illness at St. Mary's of Michigan Medical Center in Saginaw. |
Esther Wilson Gladwin Esther Wilson, 83, of Gladwin, passed away Friday (June 19, 2009) after an extended illness at St. Mary's of Michigan Medical Center in Saginaw. Esther Della Keller was born July 5, 1925, in Almont, the daughter of Cleo and Bertha Keller. She grew up in Almont and graduated from Almont High School, class of 1943. Esther worked for Hurd Lock Co. in Almont during World War II. She married Walter E. Wilson on May 19, 1945 in Almont. Walter died on August 19, 2002. She had been a member of the First Congregational Church in Almont. She was very active in the bowling leagues in Almont and Capac and was a Cub Scout Leader for both of her sons. She loved to cook and watch her favorite sports teams (the Lions, Tigers, Pistons and University of Michigan football). For many years, Esther spent her summers at the family cottage on Wiggins Lake near Gladwin. In 1990, Esther and Walter moved from Almont to Gladwin to retire. Esther will be fondly remembered |
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Evelyn C. Tolles 1921-2009 Evelyn Curfman Tolles, 87, Pigeon (Caseville Township) and formerly of Birmingham, Mich. passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Covenant Medical Center Harrison in Saginaw. She was born in Oregon on June 21, 1921, daughter of the late Ezra Randolph and Grace Pierpont (Blue) Curfman. She received her B.B.A. degree in 1942 from the University of Southern California, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. On November 28, 1945 she was united in marriage to Robert Stevenson Tolles in Coconut Grove, Florida. He survives her. During World War II, Evelyn worked as a Pan American Airways flight stewardess. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Bloomfield Village Club and the First Presbyterian Church in Birmingham. She and her husband Robert moved to Sand Point in 1986. Evelyn was a homemaker throughout her lifetime. In addition to her husband, Robert, to whom she was married more than 63 years, Evelyn is survived by two children, Thomas Randolph (Barbara Lynn) Tolles, Pigeon and Sally Stevenson (Robert Bruce) Springstead, Brighton; a daughter-in-law, Joan Messenger Tolles, Dayton, Ohio; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Anita Willadee Ullman, Issaquah, Washington and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Stevenson Tolles, Jr.; a sister, Virginia Lee McEwen and two brothers-in-law, Walter Thomas McEwen and Albert Conrad Ullman. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon. Rev. Scot Wilson, pastor of Michigan Avenue Mennonite Church will be officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 24 from noon until time of service. Burial will be in Grand Lawn Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon. Memorials may be made to the Gideons or the charity of the donor's choice. |
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Frances Mazur, 78, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 in Gladwin. |
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Francis Amiot, 64, of Monroe died Saturday at home. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service. |
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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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Frank Lynn Kershner, 72, of Apex, NC, died Friday, June 19 2009, at Rex Hospital, Raleigh. Mr. Kershner was born in Three Rivers, Mich., on April 2, 1937, to Lewis O. Kershner and Ethelynn Stevens Kershner. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Apex United Methodist Church, 100 S. Hughes St., Apex. Burial will follow in the Apex Cemetery. Frank is survived by his wife, Susan Day Kershner; children, Stephen Kershner and wife Katie of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and Shari Campbell of Apex; grandchildren, Rachel French, Sarah Campbell, Rebekah Campbell, and Emma Kershner; and a great-granddaughter, Cami French. He is also survived by his sister, Sherrill Ingram and husband Dave of Orlando, Fla.; and brothers: Steve Kershner and wife Diane, and Tod Kershner and wife Linda, all of Sturgis, Mich. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. today, June 22, 2009, at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St. (Hwy 55), Apex. Memorials may be made to Apex United Methodist Church, 100 S. Hughes St., Apex, NC,  27502, or to a charity of one’s choice. Please sign the guest book at www.apexfuneral.com. |
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Gabe Edward Slager passed away June 20, 2009, shortly after birth. Friends may meet the family 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 24,  at  Klaassen Family Funeral Home. A private service will be Thursday followed by burial in Lake Forest 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. |
Garreth Wells, 86, of Levering, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 21, 2009. |
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Gary M. Henning, age 39, of Clayton passed away June 20, 2009. He was born June 2, 1970, in Garden City, Mich., the son of James W. and Roberta (Powell) Henning. On July 3, 1997, he married Connie Phillips. She survives. Gary graduated with honors from JCC in May of this year. Gary served his country in the U.S. Army while stationed in Germany for two years.  In addition to his wife, Connie, he is survived by his two children, Derek and Heather, his parents, James and Roberta Henning; one brother, James R. Henning; one sister, Rhonda L. Henning; one niece, two nephews; grandmother, Hope Powell; grandfather, Everett Henning; and mother-in-law, Glendora Phillips. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Powell;  grandmother, Dorothy Henning; and father-in-law, Thomas Phillips. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2009, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Military Honors conducted by the Michigan Army National Guard Honor Guard. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and also on Thursday from 6 p.m. until the time of service at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered online at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
George A. McPhee 1922-2009 George A. McPhee, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend of many, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe. He was born on October 15, 1922, son of the late William and Gladys (Wallace) McPhee, in Kinde. George graduated from Bad Axe High School in the Class of 1940. He fell in love with and married Marjorie Shaw of Elkton on February 24, 1951 at the Chandler Presbyterian Church. He was a dairy farmer and life long resident of Hume Township. He was a member of Chandler Presbyterian Church, served many years on the session board and was a Sunday school teacher. George was also a member of the North Huron School Board for many years and director for the Elkton Co-Operative. He enjoyed fishing and traveling throughout the United States. He and his wife spent their winters in Florida for over 20 years. He was devoted to raising his family, tending his fields and orchards and enjoyed spending time in his work shop. He was also an avid reader. George is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marjorie; one son, William (Sharon) McPhee, Kinde; three daughters, Cathy (Dean) Tighe, Midland, Diane McPhee and friend, Elena Romaniello, Pinnebog and Ellen (John) Choate, Vermont; eight grandchildren, Ian, Rory and Effie McPhee, Mary Ellen and Currie Tighe and Jesse, Stephanie and Alexa Choate; one sister, Grace Herford and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Simons and Margaret Young and one brother, William McPhee. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the MacAlpine-Gage Chapel, Kinde. |
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Gladys I. Mason Sept. 6, 1937-June 18, 2009 Sunday, June 21, 2009 12:05 AM |
Gladys I. Mason, 71, of Monroe died at 9:20 p.m. Thursday at St. Luke’s Hospital, Toledo. |
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Glen “Gene” Fuller, age 85 of Mecosta, formerly of Jonesville, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 16, 2009.  He was born May 26, 1924, at home in North Adams to Glenn and Clara (Davis) Fuller.  Gene graduated from Litchfield High School in 1943.  He married June L. Burnett on May 6, 1945, in Mosherville where the young couple made their first home and Gene farmed and did carpentry work. They later moved to Jonesville where June and Gene lived for nearly 40 years. Gene was the supervisor of Buildings and Grounds at Hillsdale College where he worked for more than 15 years.  In 1981 Gene accepted a position as supervisor for HVAC at Ferris State University and moved to the Mecosta area. He retired over 20 years ago, but Gene has never really retired.  He owned and operated a popular small engine repair business out of his home. Gene was always an active member in the community in which he lived. He was the Past Master of Masonic Blue Lodge in Jonesville; he was Past Patron Vesper Chapter 329 O.E.S. and past president of Hillsdale Bowmen. Gene was a member of the Barryton Conservation Club; he held various offices in the Mosherville Grange; a former member of Grace Episcopal Church in Jonesville, and very dedicated and active member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Barryton. Gene loved the outdoors; he was an avid hunter and master fisherman.  He enjoyed camping and his hobby was restoring old John Deere Tractors. Gene will always be remembered as a good and kind man who was completely devoted to his wife, family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife of a remarkable 64 years, June Fuller of Mecosta; five children, Nancy (Richard) Chase of West Bend, Wis., Linda (Hal) Ward of DeWitt, Robert (Karen) Fuller of Six Lakes, James (Becky Graham) Fuller of Reading, Mich., Stephen (Mike Frickman) Fuller of Plymouth; daughter-at-heart, Kelly Kielce of Elkhart, Ind.; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother Duane (Jean) Fuller of Hillsdale; maternal aunt Wanetta Royston of Jonesville and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his in-laws, Bennett and Ellen Burnett, a brother, Robert Fuller and a sister, Lucille Bennett. Funeral services will take place 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20 at Faith United Methodist Church in Barryton with Pastor James Hulett officiating.  The family will greet friends on Friday, June 19 at the Daggett Funeral Home in Barryton from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m.  Burial will be at the Mosherville Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Gene’s name may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church in Barryton. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com |
HARRY A. ROSS Harry A. Ross, age 91, life long farmer and resident of Marlette, died Friday, June 19, 2009 at Marlette Hospice Residence. He was born February 5, 1918 in Marlette, son to the late Donald & Minerva (Zuehlke) Ross. He married Irma Jacob on June 3, 1939 in Napoleon, Ohio. Harry attended the Marlette 2nd Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Decker Masonic Lodge 479, Sanilac Shrine Club and N.R.A. He enjoyed hunting, farming and most of all his family. He is survived by his wife Irma of 70 years; three sons, Thomas (Debbie) Ross of Spokane, Washington, William (Nancy) Ross of Marlette and Robert (Joanne) Ross of Milan; three daughters, Barbara (Bob) Judge of Hartland, Carolyn (Tom) Jackson of Marlette and Lorraine (Douglas) Porter of Pinckney; several grandchildren & great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Loise Jean Ross, one brother, Kenneth Ross and one sister, Norma Stasiuk. Funeral services were held at the Marlette 2nd Presbyterian Church with Pastor Chris Wolf officiating. Burial was in the Marlette Cemetery. Memorials may be donated to Marlette 2nd Presbyterian Church or United Hospice Service. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Inc., Marlette, Michigan. (989) 635-3658 www.marshfuneral.com |
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Helen Sontag, 72, of Sebewaing, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw following a six-month illness., She was born Aug. 27, 1936 in Kilmanagh, daughter of the late Edwin and Martha (Fuerst) Weber., She was united in marriage to James A. Sontag on June 8, 1957 in Gagetown. He preceded her in death in January 1997., Helen had been employed as a secretary at the Owendale-Gagetown School system for 19 years before retiring in 1998., She was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling., Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Mark (Sherry) Sontag, and one daughter, Terri Mihacsi, all of Sebewaing; four grandchildren, Darcie (Chris) Hohne of North Branch, Stacey (Scotty) Buehrly of Owendale, Charlie Mihacsi and Jennifer Mihacsi, both of Sebewaing; two great-grandchildren, Brayden Buehrly and Madeline Hohne; a half brother, Edwin (Chris) Weber of Kawkawlin; and several nieces and nephews., The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The Rev. Charles Kuhl will officiate with burial in St. Agatha Catholic Cemetery in Gagetown., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday., Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or the Family Discretionary Fund., Arrangements are being handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. |
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Henry A. “Hank” Hyska, age 89, of Bronson ,died Saturday evening, June 20, 2009, at his home.  He had been in failing health. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson with Rev. Fr. Richard Fritz officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Prayers before Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson.   The family will receive friends at the Kolcz Funeral Home from 2 – 8 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial donations are suggested to St. Mary School or to the Bronson Food Pantry. |
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Henry A. “Hank” Hyska, age 89, of Bronson, died Saturday evening, June 20, 2009 at his home. He had been in failing health. Hank was born March 28, 1920 in Branch County, son of Joseph and Veronica (Smoker) Hyska, and was a lifelong Bronson resident. He married Patricia Ludwick on Aug. 26, 1950 at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Bronson. Hank was a member of St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church and a Charter member of the Bronson Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the U.C.T. Hank retired from the City of Bronson in 1985, after serving for 14 years with the Dept. of Public Works. Prior to that, he had worked for 10 years at the former L.A. Darling Co. in Bronson and at Bronson Plating Company and Mark Western. After his retirement he worked part-time at K & W Manufacturing in Bronson and also mowed lawns. He enjoyed camping, vacations and traveling, hunting mushrooms, Sunday drives and picnics, the Detroit Tigers, his grandchildren, and in earlier years, his snowmobiles. Hank just enjoyed life in general. Surviving are his wife Patricia; daughters and sons-in-law Kathy and Charles Sikorski and Susan and Leo Wagner, all of Bronson, and Norma and Bill Hoover of Elkhart, Ind.; sons and daughters-in-law Anthony and Cathy Hyska and Frank and Linda Hyska, all of Bronson; foster daughter Patty Callahan of Coldwater; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister Marie Slagle of Bronson.  He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson, with the Rev. Fr. Richard Fritz officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Prayers before Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. The family will receive friends at the Kolcz Funeral Home from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial donations are suggested to St. Mary School or to the Bronson Food Pantry. |
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ONTONAGON, Mich. -- Hilma E. Hill, 89, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at the Aspirus Ontonagon Long Term Care Facility where she had been a patient for seven years. |
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JEANNETTE R. HUTT MARLETTE Jeannette R. Hutt, age 84, passed away, Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Marlette Hospice Residence. She has lived in the Marlette area since 1971 and was previously from Waterford. She was born June 6, 1925 in Fort Gay, West Virginia, daughter to the late Phillip and Audrey Wright. She married Harry J. Hutt June 9, 1947 in Pontiac, he preceded her in death August 14, 1997. Jeannette and her husband owned and operated Red & Harry's Standard Gas Station & Restaurant in Pontiac for several years until their retirement. She also worked as a Welder for a factory many years ago. She was a member of the Good News Assembly of God Church in Marlette. She enjoyed painting, horses, animals and most of all, her family. She is survived by one son, Russell (Susan) Hutt of Marlette; one granddaughter, Kimberly (John) Brailey of Sheridan; one brother, Ronnie Poindexter of Georgia; four great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral services were held at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette with Rev. Robert Keyworth officiating. Burial was in the West Burlington Cemetery in Silverwood. Memorials may be given to the donation of your choice. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Inc., Marlette, Michigan. (989) 635-3658 www.marshfuneral.com |
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JUSTINE THAYER ABBOTT DECKERVILLE Justine Thayer Abbott, age 85, of Deckerville, died Tuesday June 16, 2009 in Covenant Cooper Hospital, Saginaw. She was born April 30, 1924 in Carsonville, the daughter of the late Elmer and Mary Trigger. She married Cletus F. Thayer on October 24, 1942 in Deckerville. He preceded her in death July 17, 1978. She then married Archie Abbott on April 27, 1991 in Port Huron. Justine was a member of the Deckerville United Methodist Church, the Rebecca Lodge and the Deckerville Community Hospital Auxiliary. She played basketball and volleyball in high school, and loved to watch high school sports and the Detroit Tigers. She is survived by her husband, Archie of Deckerville; four sons, Grant (Nelta) Thayer of Dobson, North Carolina, Elmer Thayer of Sandusky, James (Julie) Thayer of Dallas, Texas and William (Connie) Thayer of Palms; three daughters, Mrs. Joy (Gary) Koester of Port Sanilac, Mrs. Nancy (Keith) Mino of St. Johns, Mrs. Marsha (Ed) Kosal of Palms; one step-son, Alan Abbott of Minden City; one step-daughter, Mrs. Marilyn (Gary) Danford of St. Augustine, Florida; one step-daughter-in-law, Mrs. Linda Ferguson of Deckerville; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ada Karg of Harbor Beach, Mrs. Greta Kerr of Carsonville; twenty six grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Rex Thayer on January 15, 1973; one step-son, John Abbott on February 2, 1983; one brother, Walter Trigger and one daughter-in-law, Jessie Meissner Thayer. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Justine Thayer Abbott was held at the Apsey Funeral Home, your "Legacy of Life" funeral home with Rev. Jerry Griggs officiating. Burial was in the Downing Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Deckerville School Athletic Boosters or donor's discretion. Condolences may be sent to apseyfuneralhome.com |
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James W. Nawrocki, age 70, of Gainesville, Holland, and Ann Arbor, died June 21, 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. |
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Joan Overway, 84, of Holland, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at  Providence Health Care. Private burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services. |
• John W. Clair Sr., 79, of Ludington, died Saturday, June 20. Alexander-Rye Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
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PHELPS, Wis. -- Josephine "Phenie" Mary Wasson, 96, of Phelps, Wis., and formerly of Watersmeet, Mich., died Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at Aspirus Lillian E. Kerr Nursing Home. |
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Joyce E. “Jo” Chrysler, 83, of Albion, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Monday, June 22, 2009, at her home. Services are noon Friday, June 26, at Cook Funeral Home, Grandville Chapel, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at Rosedale Memorial Park. Albion arrangements are by J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Homes and Grandville arrangements by Cook Funeral Home. |
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Joyce Olita Moore, 76, of Battle Creek died at her home on Saturday, June 20, 2009. Visitation for Joyce will start at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 25 at Burnham Brook Senior Center, 200 Michigan Ave. W, Battle Creek. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2 p.m. the same day.  For more information, please visit Joyce’s Today Page at www.TodayCenter.com. |
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Katherine (Kay) Shoemaker, 73, passed away Monday, May 25, 2009, at a hospice hospital in Bradenton, Fla. Kay was born in Nappanee, Ind., on Aug. 21, 1935, a daughter of Owen and Fern Shoemaker. Kay graduated from White Pigeon High School and the Bronson Hospital of Nursing with an RN degree. She loved to travel and had been in all 50 states. She spent her lifetime in nursing and enjoyed it. Kay is survived by her sister, Alice West; two nieces, Diane (Ronn) May and Natilee (Robert) Johnson; four great-nieces; three great-great-nephews; and two great-great-nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Fern Shoemaker, and an infant sister. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A private family service will be held at a later date. |
Kathryn E. Dedo, 93, of Charlevoix, died June 23, 2009. |
Kathy Irene Wolfe, age 52 of Beaverton, lost her long hard fight to diabetes at her home on June 14, 2009. When God saw her getting tired and no cure was meant to be, he put His arms around Kathy and whispered, "Kathy, come home with me". |
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Kay Overweg, 79, of Zeeland, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009, at her home. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2009 at North Street Christian Reformed Church, 20 E. Main Avenue.  The Rev. John Klompien will officiate.  Visiting hours will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland.  Burial will be in Zeeland 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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CEDAR LAKE, Ind. -- Lenore Polzak Lane, 84, of Cedar Lake, and formerly Merriville, and Calumet City, Ill., and Chicago, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009. |
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Leo David Bischoff, age 59, of White Pigeon, Mottville Twp., passed away Friday, June 19, 2009, at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, Ind. He was born in Ottawa Lake, Mich., on May 3, 1950, a son of Lyle James and Joseanna (Cox) Bischoff. Leo graduated from Whiteford High School in 1968, and graduated in 1972 from Ferris State University where he also played football. On Nov. 24, 1979, he married  Joella “JoDea”  Eidenier. Leo worked as a high school auto mechanics teacher, first at Saginaw Buena Vista High School, then for 22 years at Niles Community Schools. He later taught at the Branch Area Career Center for 10 years, from which he retired in August 2008. Leo had been affectionately known as the “Bishop” and the “Talented Mr. Bischoff.” He enjoyed pulling horses and logging. Leo belonged to many horse pulling societies including the Monroe Ponypulling Association, Michigan Pony Dynamometer Association, Tri-State Ponypullers, Bits & Harness, Lakeshore Ponypulling Association, Central Ohio Ponypullers, Iowa Horsepulling Association, Wisconsin Ponypulling Association, Great Lakes Pulling Association, Michigan Horse Dynamometer Association, Michigan Horsepulling Association, Michigan Horsepulling Boat Association, and the Buckeye Horsepulling Association. Surviving Leo are his parents; wife Joella “JoDea” Bischoff; sons, Dacon Lyle Bischoff and Dalton Lee Bischoff, all of White Pigeon; sisters, JoAnn (Jerry) Long, Suzanne (Dan) Keller, and Juanita (Louis) Strahan, all of Ottawa Lake, Mich.; brother, James (Donna) Bischoff of Houghton Lake, Mich.; mother-in-law Inella Eidenier, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a nephew Tom Long. Relatives and friends will be received at the Eley Funeral Home in Constantine from 5-8 p.m. today and noon - 2 p.m. where Religious Services will follow Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Deacon Larry Kasuboski officiating. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Waldron Cemetery in Waldron, Mich. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to  B.A.C.C. Skills USA Leo Bischoff Memorial Fund or American Cancer Society - MI Chapter, c/o Eley Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 27, Constantine, MI 49042. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com. |
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Leonard W. Bigelow Sr., 82, passed away Monday June 22, 2009, at his daughter’s home under the loving care of his family. He was born May 4, 1927, in Blissfield, the son of Ervin and Olive (Shellenburger) Bigelow. Surviving are his children, Beverly (Quincy) Osborne of Pulaski Township, Leonard W. Jr. (Lynn) Bigelow of Highland, Ervin (Karen) Bigelow of Temple, Texas,  Nancy (Dana) Poynter of Michigan Center, Raymond (Rose) Bigelow of Breckenridge, Gloria Miller of Concord; 21 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Richard Bigelow of Jonesville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Creta Faye Bigelow; parents; a son, Bruce Bigelow; three brothers; and two sisters. Leonard was a retiree of Kelsey-Hayes. He was a private pilot who loved hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Big 9 Sportsman’s Club where he loved to go to Sunday morning breakfast; the Rifleman’s Association and served his country in the National Guard. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday and 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the Lauer Family Funeral Home, 116 S. Main, Concord. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Melany Chalker officiating. Interment will follow in Pulaski Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the family for a future designation. Please share a memory with Leonard’s family at www.lauerfh.com |
Leslie M. Wunder July 19, 1975-June 21, 2009 Tuesday, June 23, 2009 12:17 PM |
Leslie M. Wunder, 33 years, of Springfield Twp., OH, died Sunday, June 21, 2009, in Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania, OH of cancer. |
Lester McClellan Fostoria Lester McClellan, 88, went to be with the Lord on Thursday (June 18, 2009) at the Devonshire Assisted Living in Lapeer. Lester was born in Fayette, Mo., and came to Pontiac in 1925. He graduated from Pontiac High School in 1938 and then married Mary Jane (Long) in 1941. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church for 70 years and served as an Electrician Mate in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He owned a neon sign company in Pontiac for 25 years, then went to work for General Motors, retiring in 1984. He was a life member of the Masonic Brotherhood Lodge #561, Pontiac Council #3 R&SM, Oakland Chapter #5, Scottish Rite Bodie's in the Valley of Detroit, Past Commander of the Knights Templar Pontiac Commandery #2, Shriner in Moslem Temple of Detroit and Order of Eastern Star Chapter 228. He worked with the Jr. High Youth Group at Central Church for a number of years and was a Scout Master for the Crofoot School, Scout Troop #150 for appro |
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Levi S. Curey, 89, lifelong resident of Litchfield, died Sunday, June 14, 2009 at the Homeview Nursing Home in Franklin, Ind. Funeral arrangements are pending at the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield. |
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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. |
Margaret C. Schultz July 8, 1918-June 22, 2009 Tuesday, June 23, 2009 11:48 AM |
Margaret C. Schultz, 90 yrs., of Petersburg died Monday morning at Hickory Creek of Temperance. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Margaret R. Mukavitz, 84, of 612 E. McLeod Ave., Ironwood, died Thursday morning, June 18, 2009, in Ironwood. |
• Marie G. Smogoleski, 67, of Ludington, died Sunday, June 21. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Ludington is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Mr. Marvin J. Cunic, age 51, of Sherwood passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at his residence in Sherwood. Friends may call Tuesday, June 23, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at the Spencer Family Funeral Home in Athens.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 1:30 p.m at the funeral home with Pastor Trent Hammond officiating . Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home. Athens. www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com. |
Mary Ann Smith Sandusky Mary Ann Smith, 63, of Sandusky, passed away Saturday (June 20, 2009) in Deckerville. Mary was born July 19, 1945, in Mt. Clemens, the daughter of Mack and Essie (Jack) McKenzie. She grew up and attended school in Roseville. Mary attended Sandusky Baptist Church in Sandusky. She loved to play cards, read, sew and make clothes. Most of all, Mary loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Denise (Kevin Sr.) Deaton of Brown City; sons, James E. Smith, Jr. and Kevin M. Smith, both of Lapeer; sisters, Carol (Rich) Lucas and Jackie (Steve) Deim; brothers, Dennis (Judy) McKenzie, John (Sue) Husken, Bill (Cheryl) Husken and Larry (Pat) Husken; 7 grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend, Pam Rozenski. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Family will receive friends 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday (June 24, 2009) at Blackburn |
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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 D. “Wolfie” Wolfinger, age 62, of Burr Oak, Mich., passed away Tuesday morning, June 16, 2009, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born May 29, 1947, in Coldwater, a son of Russell and Florence (Miner) Wolfinger.  He had been a resident of Burr Oak since 2000, moving there from Bronson. On July 27, 1971, he married Martha Kintigh in Coldwater. He was a detailer and a mechanic working several years for Dave Smith Pontiac in Sturgis and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and attending auctions, especially in Allen and Hillsdale. Surviving are his wife, Martha; four children, Ruby (Clayton) Walters of Colon, Mike (Joline) Wolfinger of Burr Oak, Missy (Rick) Nelson of Bronson and Billy (Cindy) Wolfinger of Union City; nine grandchildren, James, Shawna, Monica, Kendra, Branden, Adrian, Marissa, Austin and Dakota; five brothers, Keith Wolfinger of Colon, Don Wolfinger of Coldwater, Dale Wolfinger of Colon, Steve Wolfinger of Quincy and Leon Wolfinger of Sherwood; and his mother, Florence Wolfinger of Bronson. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell, in August 2008. The family will receive friends and relatives from 1-3 p.m. Friday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes  Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis. A graveside service celebrating the life of Michael “Wolfie” Wolfinger will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at the Burr Oak Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.     |
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Mildred (Wilcox) Gezelman passed away Jan. 4, 2009, in Florida. She was born July 2, 1909, in Elmira, Mich. She graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1926. She retired from the Kroger Company offices. Her husband, Orris H. Gezelman, passed on in 1987. They lived most of their lives in Hillsdale County. They are survived by three children, Joyce Sayler of Hillsdale County, Major Allen D. (Bonnie) Gezelman (retired) of Lutz, Fla. and Claudette (Allan) Papich of St. Augustine, Fla. and by numerous grandchildren, etc. Mildred will be greatly missed and remembered by all. There will be a memorial service for her at Camden United Methodist Church, 205 Main St., Camden at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 4 with Pastor Mohr officiating, followed by lunch at the church. After that, there will be a gathering at the family farm. Burial will be at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 6 at Amboy Cemetery. |
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Opal Marie Benedict, 82, of Lake Linden, formerly of Jonesville and Quincy, passed away Nov. 25, 2008, in Eustis, Fla., joining her husband of 55 years, Ellis LeRoy “Ben” Benedict, who passed in 1997. She was born Feb. 28, 1926 to Nellie Metzger Huggett and Ira Elsworth Huggett in Litchfield. Opal spent most of her life in Jonesville, and with Ben, owned restaurants in Jonesville, Coldwater and Quincy in the Lower Peninsula. After moving to the U.P. for Ben’s health, they operated Copper Eagle Cabins near Eagle Harbor for 12 years, moving to Lake Linden following Ben’s death. Opal also helped her daughter, Lorna Lajeunesse, run Jacob’s Ladder in Calumet. Opal was very proud of her participation in various church choirs and had many dear friends at Northwoods Christian Assembly. Blessed with an excellent voice, Opal also enjoyed playing the organ. She was a former member of Jonesville United Methodist Church and Pine Ridge Church in Quincy. Surviving are daughters, Lorna Lajeunesse of Lake Linden and Anita Barrecchia of Floral City, Fla; son Barry Benedict and his wife, Kathryn, of Lake Linden; brother, Richard Huggett of Zephyr Hills, Fla.; sisters, LaBelle Pothoff of Cleremont, Fla., Doris Sullivan of Grand Rapids, Mich.; 17 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sons, Jerry Dean Benedict and Danny LeRoy Benedict; granddaughter, Debbi Sue Benedict; great-grandson, Jacob Stanton; brother, Lewis “Bud” Huggett; and sister, Thelma Oberlin. Memorial services for Opal Marie Benedict will be noon Saturday at the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville with the Rev. Steven Pickell officiating. Interment will be in Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. To view this obituary and send condolences please visit www.eaglefneralhomes.com. |
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Mr. Peter J. Timmer, aged 88, of Zeeland, died  Sunday June 21, 2009, at the Christian Rest Home. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be on Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m., Westend Christian Reformed Church, 1015 Westend NW, Grand Rapids. Burial in Rosedale Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet his family on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home, Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel, 2120 Lake Michigan Dr. NW, Grand Rapids.     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. |
ROBERT CHARLES KIRKPATRICK DECKERVILLE Robert Charles Kirkpatrick, age 70, of Deckerville, died Thursday June 18, 2009 in Port Huron Hospital. He was born February 2, 1939 in Bad Axe, the son of the late Robert M. and Eleanor (Philpot) Kirkpatrick. He married Miss Bonnie King on July 22, 1959 in Croswell. Robert was a life long area farmer; he served in the US Army and enjoyed hunting and wildlife in general. He especially liked to be with his wife, children, grandchildren and his two great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie of Deckerville; two sons, Chuck (Karen) Kirkpatrick of Sandusky, Douglas (Maureen) Kirkpatrick of Deckerville; two daughters, Deborah (Daniel) Woodard of Sandusky, Kathy (Brian) Smith of Midland; thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Marcia (Glen) Taylor of Charlevoix, one sister-in-law, Mrs. Judith King of Sandusky, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Steven D. Kirkpatrick in1962. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Robert C. Kirkpatrick was held at the Apsey Funeral Home your "Legacy of Life" funeral home with Rev. Jerry Griggs officiating. Burial was in the Downing Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the McGregor Methodist Church or the Deckerville Community Hospital. Condolences may be sent to apseyfuneralhome.com |
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Randee Lynn Pollock, age 57, formerly of Hudson, died Monday, June 22, 2009, at the home of her sister. She was born Feb. 8, 1952, in Tecumseh to Richard and Audrey (Payne Reott) Pollock. Randee worked for the Hudson Schools for seven years. Randee owned and operated Mama’s Beach House Restaurant at Devils Lake until February 2007. She loved spending time with her family and friends, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, Randee is survived by three daughters, Michelle (Chris) Wallace of Manitou Beach, Audra (Brian) Shea of Hudson, Chelsi Lessor of Hudson; one sister, Sally (Bill) Miller of Onsted; seven grandchildren, Maranda, Monica and Dalton Wallace, Krista and Danielle Blocksom, and Ashley and Cameron Timm; one great-grandson, Liam Timm; two nephews, Jay (Rachel) Miller and Scott (MaryJo) Miller; and several great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Timothy Timm. Funeral services for Randee will be held Thursday, June 25, 2009, at 6 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with Chaplain Dave McNeil officiating, to be followed by cremation. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.  Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Ray Gutierrez Lapeer Ray Gutierrez, 74, of Lapeer, passed away Saturday (June 20, 2009). He was born June 5, 1935, in Austin, Texas. Ray was the beloved husband of Clotilde Gutierrez; beloved father of 7 children; also a loving great grandfather to several. Funeral services were held Wednesday (June 24, 2009) at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park Lapeer, MI 48446. Interment was in Capac Cemetery. Brother Nelson Keefer officiated. To place an online condolence please visit www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com |
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Reverend A. William Immel 1926-2009 Reverend A. William Immel, 82, Port Hope, entered eternal life on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at the Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. Father Immel was born on July 3, 1926 in Detroit to the late August W. and Antoinette (Karp) Immel. He was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit on June 6, 1953. His many assignments included serving as associate pastor at St. Michael Parish, Pontiac, St. Sebastian Parish, Dearborn Heights, St. Clement Parish, Center Line, St. Raymond Parish, Detroit and Guardian Angels Parish, Detroit. He served as pastor at St. David of Wales Parish, Detroit, St. Luke Parish, Detroit, St. Richard Parish, Westland, Sacred Heart Mission, Brown City and St. Mary Burnside Parish, North Branch. Father Immel also served as Vicar of the Old Northwest Vicariate. He retired to the shores of Lake Huron in the Port Hope area where he enjoyed the outdoors and all of God's Beauty. Father Immel is survived by his brother, Frank (Irene) Immel and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Immel and half-sister, Betty Fohey. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, June 20, 2009 in St. Mary Burnside Parish, North Branch. Burial was in the church cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. |
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Robin Lacy, 55, of Petoskey passed away while fly fishing on his beloved Maple River on Sunday night, June 21, 2009. |
Robert Dean Howe Nov. 21, 1939-June 19, 2009 Sunday, June 21, 2009 12:05 AM |
Robert Dean Howe, 69, of Petersburg, died Friday, June 19, at 7:46 p.m. in Flower Hospital, Sylvania, Ohio. He had been in poor health for two and a half years, seriously ill for three weeks. |
A memorial service for Rollie Mervin Stafford who passed away June 6, 2009 will be held on July 10, 2009 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Gladwin. |
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Rosalie Joan Brown-Essing, age 81, died at her home in Zeeland on Tuesday, June 16, 2009.  A funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland.  Reverend Bernard Mulder will be officiating. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 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. |
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Sarah S. Ross, age 94, of Bronson, died Friday, June 19, 2009 at the Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers, following a short illness. She was born April 17, 1915 in Bronson, daughter of John and Mary (Ludwick) Nawrocki, and was a lifelong Bronson area resident. Sarah retired on May 1, 1977 from the former Douglas Manufacturing Company, after 44 years of service. She was a member of St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church, the VFW Auxiliary and the UAW local 822 retirees. Sarah loved Matteson Lake, where she made her home for over 50 years. She enjoyed gardening and visiting with people. Surviving are her sister-in-law Elizabeth Neveraski of Bronson and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson, with the Rev. Fr. Richard Fritz officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Prayers before Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Kolcz Funeral Home. Friends may call at the Kolcz Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Monday.  Memorial donations are suggested to St. Mary School.   |
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Sietso Jan “John” Watjer, age 86, of Holland, died Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. A private family service will be held.  Interment of ashes will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.  A time of fellowship and refreshments in celebration of John’s life will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 24 at  Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St. Holland.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
Sister Bernadelle Thompson, IHM Jan. 14, 1922-June 21, 2009 Tuesday, June 23, 2009 12:17 PM |
Monroe, Mich. - Sister Bernadelle Thompson, IHM, 87, died Sunday, June 21, at the IHM Health Care Center in Monroe. She has been under the care of Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe. |
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Sister Margaret Marie Crowe, formerly known as Sister Marie Dolores Crowe, died on June 20, 2009, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 93 years of age and in the 76th year of her religious profession: 71 years in the Dominican Sisters of Edmonds and six years in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Margaret Marie was born in Portland, Ore., to Michael and Joan Marie (Stack) Crowe. She graduated from Holy Angels Academy in Seattle, Wash., and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and Business Administration from St. Teresa College in Winona, Minn. Sister spent 42 years ministering in the Medical Field in Aberdeen, Spokane, Chehalis, Seattle and Yakima, Wash. She served in Obstetrics and was a Surgery Supervisor at St. Joseph Hospital in Aberdeen for nine years, and Nursing Supervisor for seven years at St. Joseph Hospital in Spokane. Sister was an Anesthetist for one year at St. Helen Hospital in Chehalis and Assistant Medical Records Librarian for seven years. She was a Hospital Chaplain for 11 years at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Yakima, and for three years at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. Sister worked with the American College of Surgeons in Chicago, Ill., for three years preparing studies and evaluating cancer programs in teaching hospitals in 20 states. In 1996 Sister became a resident of Assumption Convent in Seattle and then became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Mich., in 2003. Sister is survived by loving nieces and nephews. Visitation is from 6:15 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009, in the Rose Room at the Dominican Life Center, followed by Vigil Prayer at 7 p.m. in St. Catherine Chapel. The Funeral Liturgy will be offered in St. Catherine Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2009. Burial will be in the Congregation cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221. |
Stanley "Ed" Gay, 66, of Midland, passed away on Dec. 15, 2008, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Saginaw. |
Stella Marie Smith June 5, 1918-June 20, 2009 Monday, June 22, 2009 11:43 AM |
Stella Marie Smith was born on June 5, 1918 in Monroe, Michigan. She was the daughter and one of twelve children to the late William “Willie” Carroll and the late Mary Jane (Kivette) Carroll. |
THELMA L. ANGERBRANDT MARYSVILLE Thelma L. Angerbrandt, age 85, formerly of Croswell passed away on February 18, 2009 in Medilodge of Port Huron after a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. She was born December 10, 1923 in Elmer, daughter of the late Herbert and Lulu (Surbrook) Swoffer. She graduated from Croswell High School in 1941. Thelma married George Angerbrandt on February 1, 1942. He preceded her in death on May 11, 1969. Thelma moved to Independence, Missouri and there she worked as a secretary for the Social Security Administration until she retired. She then moved to the Marysville area to be closer to her family. Thelma enjoyed traveling, working in her yard and always enjoyed having a dog by her side to love and care for. She is survived by two daughters, Krystal (Norm) Culver of Sandusky, Marie (Butch) Camm of Croswell; two sons, John (Kim) Angerbrandt of Port Huron, George Angerbrandt of Marysville; one daughter-in-law, Peggy Angerbrandt of Missouri; grandchildren, Janet Culver, Christina (Jared) Myrkle, Barb (Earl) Oliver, Dr. Karen (Ned) Peterson, Tina (Jeff) Pfent, Tiffany (Jeff) Hudy, Tammie (Bill) Wolfe, Tessie Angerbrandt, Johnnie Angerbrandt, Troy Camm, Shawn Johnson; step grandchildren Bobby (Sara) Coberley, LuAnn (Rick) Beemer, Robin Richardson; ten great grandchildren, six step-great grandchildren; one brother, Bruce (Mildred) Swoffer of Missouri; three sisters-in-law, Esther Angerbrandt of Goodells, Donna Angerbrandt of Florida and June Swoffer of Arizona; several nieces and nephews. Thelma was preceded in death by her son, Larry Angerbrandt; one sister, Eleanor Kruzer and one brother, Merle Swoffer. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 28 at the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Croswell with Elders Robert and Rose Hendry from the Community of Christ Church officiating. Private interment will be at the Croswell Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements made by Pomeroy Funeral Home, Croswell. |
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Ted Vincent Shinkle April 9, 1920-June 20, 2009 Monday, June 22, 2009 11:42 AM |
Ted Vincent Shinkle, 89 years, of Temperance, MI passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009 in The Toledo Hospital. |
Therese Michelle (Terri) Keane Jan. 25, 1957-May 5, 2009 Sunday, June 21, 2009 12:05 AM |
Therese Michelle (Terri) Keane died unexpectedly of respiratory failure on May 5, 2009, at the home of her daughter, Mindi Doty, in Plant City, FL. |
• Thomas Arnold Koegler, 43, of Muskegon and formerly of Ludington, died Saturday, June 20. Dorrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
Thomas F. Emerson 1941-2009 Thomas F. Emerson, 67, Owendale and formerly of Texas, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009 in Owendale. He was born on November 19, 1941 in Pontiac, son of the late Karl and Wilma (Drodt) Emerson. Tom was in the last graduating class from Pigeon High School and played high school sports while there. He worked in the computer business and lived and worked in Houston, Texas for 33 years. He was an avid fan of professional sports and enjoyed skydiving as well as bungee jumping. He grew up attending Salem United Methodist Church, Pigeon. He is survived by five children, Timothy Emerson, New York, Susie (Darin) McGathy, Bay Port, Jenny Emerson, Warren, Justin (Glenda) Emerson and Jason Emerson (special friend Nicole), both of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren; a sister, Joanne Rinnert, Owendale and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Emerson in 1988. The funeral service was conducted at on Friday, June 19, 2009 at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon. Pastor Doug Richardson, chaplain for United Hospice Service, officiated, with cremation to follow and interment at Grandlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family discretionary fund. |
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Thomas Hale Nelson, age 70, of Brooklyn died suddenly Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Herrick Medical Center. Tom was born Jan. 7, 1939, to Curtis D. and Pauline (Anderson) Nelson. On Aug. 7, 1958 he married his wife of 48 years, Aki Shimabukoro. Kay preceded Tom in death on Oct. 31, 2006. Tom will be missed by his son, Thomas A. Nelson, and his wife, Lynn, of Hope Hills, N.C.; grandchildren, Curtis B. and Taylore S. Nelson of Hope Hills, N.C. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Joann Sams. The family will gather with friends on Thursday, June 25, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel. A graveside service will take place on Saturday, June 27, at 12 p.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery in Harrison, Mich. Memorial donation may be given to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes will be at Borek Jennings Funeral Home. Arrangements in Harrison are entrusted to Stocking Funeral Home, 989-539-7810. Please sign Tom’s guest book at www.borekjennings.com, or leave a message of comfort for his family by calling 1-877-231-7900. |
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Thomas J. Esterline, 80, of Litchfield, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2009 at home. Arrangements are pending at the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield. |
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Timothy J. Helmuth, 1 day old, died June 20 2009,  at Parkview North Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born June 19, 2009 in LaGrange, Ind., the son of  Joseph Helmuth and Ramah Miller. Visitation will be all day today until the service on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Floyd Helmuth residence, 1955 N 400 W, LaGrange.  Burial will be in Mast Cemetery. |
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Wanda Mae Snavely May 16, 1950 and #8211; June 19, 2009 Sunday, June 21, 2009 12:04 AM |
Wanda Mae Snavely, 59, of Monroe died Friday June 19, at her home. |
A memorial service for William "Bill" McKillip, 85, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Petoskey. |
William C. 'Bill' and Bernadette A. 'Dolly' Tomasin Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:42 AM |
HURLEY -- William C. "Bill" Tomasin, 88, of 512 Poplar St., Hurley, died Saturday, June 13, 2009, in his home. IRONWOOD -- Bernadette A. "Dolly" Tomasin, 86, of 512 Poplar St., Hurley, died Sunday, June 21, 2009, in Ironwood. |
William J. Arntz 1945-2009 William J. Arntz, 64, Bad Axe, passed away Friday, June 19, 2009 at the Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. He was born in Harbor Beach on March 29, 1945 son of the late Ruben and Lena (Curtindale) Arntz. He is survived by two sons, Anthony, Harbor Beach and Curtis, Bad Axe; six grandchildren; six sisters, Ruth Schleifer and Betty Buchard, both of Harbor Beach, Eileen Mattice, Bad Axe, Shirley Arntz, Harbor Beach, Catherine (Cliff) Crummy, Fla., Jeanette Arntz, Ala. and two brothers, Terry (Sandra) Arntz, Harbor Beach and Robert Arntz, Ga. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Weston and a brother Rueben Arntz. Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. A family graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2009 in the Rock Falls Cemetery, Harbor Beach. The Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach is handling the arrangements. |
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William J. Wood of Arlington Heights, IL, formerly of Holland and Park Ridge, IL, passed away on June 22, 2009. A visitation will be on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 3-8 p.m. at the Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge, IL. A funeral service will be on Thursday, June 25, 11 a.m., at the Park Ridge Presbyterian Church, Park Ridge, IL.     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. |
William and #147;Bill and #148; Philp Jr. June 23, 2009 Tuesday, June 23, 2009 11:44 AM |
William “Bill” Philp Jr., 81, of Gibraltar died this morning in his home. Arrangements by the Ford chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Rockwood. |
Winfield C. Hinman lived a long and eventful life of more than nine decades and passed away on Feb. 18, 2009. |
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