Barbara MacArthur, age 85, writer and peace activist, died at home on Dec. 14, 2008, of leukemia. |
No Description Available! |
No Description Available! |
No Description Available! |
Dion R. Anderson, 47, of Gladwin passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Bay Regional Medical Center, Bay City. |
Displaying Records 1 - 10 of 46 |
No Description Available! |
No Description Available! |
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 1:15 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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. |
. . . Detailed View |
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. |
. . . Detailed View |
Elsie Eby, 79, of Petoskey, died June 26, 2009, at Independence Village in Petoskey. |
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:43 AM |
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. |
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. |
. . . Detailed View |
No Description Available! |
Frances Mazur, 78, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 in Gladwin. |
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. |
Monday, June 22, 2009 1:46 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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. |
Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:37 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Frieda Van Kampen, 84, of Grand Haven, formerly of Holland, died Thursday, June 25, 2009. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.  Visiting will be one hour prior to the service.  |
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. |
. . . Detailed View |
Thursday, June 18, 2009 4:56 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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 |
No Description Available! |
Thursday, June 25, 2009 2:34 AM |
STUART, Fla. -- Gunnard Henry "Guy" Lempio, 86, of Stuart, and formerly of Marenisco, Mich., died June 22, 2009. |
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:45 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Gunter Mulder, age 80, of Holland, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland.  Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland.  Reverends Robert Terpstra and Larry Johnson will be officiating.  Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday 6-8 p.m. 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. |
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 |
. . . Detailed View |
Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:12 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Helen Barncard, age 82, of Manitou Beach passed away on June 23, 2009, at Lynwood Manor in Adrian. She was born on Oct. 23, 1926, in McKeesport, Pa., to John and Mary (Mesko) Kucsmas. She married Kenneth D. Barncard on June 2, 1951, in Angola, Ind., and he preceded her in death on May 16, 1978. She lived her early life in McKeesport, Pa., and then she lived in Jackson before moving to the Manitou Beach area 50 years ago.  Helen was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness of Addison. She enjoyed playing Bingo. She was an avid hockey, baseball and NASCAR fan. She is survived by  one daughter, Linda (Peter) Clarke of New Zealand; three sons, Earl K. (Laura) Barncard of Manitou Beach, Neal A. (Kris) Barncard of Lansing, Phillip L. (Kathleen) Barncard of Morenci; one son-in-law, Robert “Bob” White of Adrian; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins.  She was preceded in death by four brothers, John, Andy, George, Steve; and three sisters, Mary, Irene and Peg. Cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held at a later date, with private graveside service to be held. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
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. |
Monday, June 22, 2009 1:51 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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. |
Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:43 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Henry Arens Jr., aged 88, of Holland, passed away Wednesday, June 24, Funeral services will take place 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2009 at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Chapel 994, Paw Paw Drive in Holland.  Friends and relatives may greet the family from 11:30 till the time of service.    Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
Hildegard K. Way Attica Hildegard K. Way passed away Sunday (June 21, 2009) at Lapeer Regional Medical Hospital. She was born August 20, 1933, in Heidelberg, Germany. Friends and family called her "Hilde". She was happily married to her loving husband, Charles, for 50 years. Hilde had a true love of flowers and working in her vegetable garden. She is survived by her husband, Charles A. Way of Attica; brother, Herman Biehl of Germany; sister, Waltraud Bohler of Germany; aunt, Tante Wacker of Germany; children, Charles A. (Monique) Way of Oxford and Patricia J. (Robert) Knapp of Burton; grandchildren, Andrea', Rudy, Robby and Katie. |
. . . Detailed View |
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 2:46 AM |
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. |
Howard E. Case, of Alanson, died at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey on June 23, 2009. |
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 |
. . . Detailed View |
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 |
. . . Detailed View |
Friday, June 26, 2009 12:07 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Joan M. Doll, 81 of Coldwater, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Rev. Fr. Dan Doctor from St. Charles Borromeo Church officiating. Interment of Ashes will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Tuesday beginning at 9 a.m. at the funeral home. Joan was born Sept. 15, 1927 in Coldwater to Milo and Vesta (Frederickson) Mead. She married William Doll on January 4, 1947 in Coldwater. Joan had worked at the Coldwater Regional Center for nearly 30 years, retiring in 1985. She was a lifelong resident of Coldwater and had attended St. Charles Church. Joan was a member of the Coldwater Country Club and the Friends of the Library. She enjoyed playing Bridge, quilting, reading, knitting and spending time with her family. Joan is survived by her husband Bill, her sons Robert (Christine) Doll of Coldwater, Michael (Carol) Doll of Naperville, Ill., William (Wendy) Doll of San Francisco, Calif., her daughters Theresa (Carl) Swidorski of Albany, N.Y., Elizabeth Doll of Batavia, Ill., Jayne (Timothy) Hill of Chicago, Ill., Gretchen (James) Rabelhofer of St. Charles, Ill., her sister Barbara Jean Dull of Redmond, Wash., 12 grandchildren and one great grandson. She was preceded in death by her sister Bonnavere Faust. Memorials may be directed to the Friends of the Library or the Branch Area Food Pantry. |
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 8:41 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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. |
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 8:38 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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. |
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 1:17 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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. |
Friday, June 26, 2009 2:45 AM |
ONTONAGON -- Kathryn L. Gordon, "Kay" to friends and family, 72, of Ontonagon, passed away May 9, 2009, at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky., from complications following a lung transplant. |
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". |
Friday, June 26, 2009 2:47 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Laura M. Erickson, 47, of 728 Sutherland St., Ironwood, died early Sunday morning, June 21, 2009, surrounded by her family, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minn., following a brief illness. |
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 2:43 AM |
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. |
Monday, June 22, 2009 1:49 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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. |
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 8:42 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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 |
Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead |
Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead, 56, of Sheridan Township, died Friday Aug. 29, 2008 in Huron Medical Center of Bad Axe., She was born Feb. 21, 1952 in Cass City, daughter of William and Wanda (Billot) Kipp., She married Leon F. Guza in 1970 at Saint Mary Catholic Church, Parisville. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1999., She is a graduate of Sandusky High School. Lou Wanda was employed at the Ubly Community School since 1981 in the cafeteria and custodian of maintenance. She enjoyed cats, crafts, gardening, needle work, and visiting with family and friends., Lou Wanda is survived by two daughters, Jane Ann (David) Sadro of Ubly, and Theresa (Dan) Hill of Bad Axe; two sons, Eugene Guza of Bad Axe, and Leon Guza Jr. and Karan of Bad Axe; and nine grandchildren, Justin and Daniel Sadro, Sarah and Kelsey Hill, Sloan, Kelsie and Darian Gross, and Rayne and Sommer Guza. Lou Wanda also is survived by her parents, William and Wanda Kipp of Snover; one brother, Joseph (Sandy) Kipp of Marlette; and one sister, Betty (Dennis) Mausolf-Scharrer of Ruth., Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 3, 2008 in the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly, with the Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Bad Axe officiating., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Wednesday. Burial will be in Moore Township Cemetery, Snover. Memorials to the Family Discretionary Fund would be appreciated. |
Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:06 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Madison Abigail Diaz, precious infant daughter of Edward and Kristen (Thomas) Diaz, went to be safe in the arms of Jesus, Thursday, June 18, 2009. Madison was born in Atlanta six days earlier on June 12, 2009. In addition to her parents, Madison is survived by her maternal grandparents, Laurie (Ray) Lewis and Rudy (Angela) Burciaga, both of Adrian; and paternal grandparents, Diane Phenicie of Adrian and Edward Diaz of Tennessee; and many aunts and uncles. The funeral service for Madison will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Wagley Funeral Home with Pastor Fritz Kruse officiating. Burial will follow at Palmyra Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. You may send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Madison may be made to her family. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
Thursday, June 25, 2009 1:54 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Martha L. (Reincke) White, age 65, of Tekonsha died Wednesday morning at Oaklawn Hospital, after being stricken at her home. Mrs. White was born on Aug. 19, 1943 in Marshall to Gordon K. and Vera A. (Morrison) Reincke. She was a life long resident of this area and was a homemaker. When her children were young, she did babysitting in her home. Other employment included Manchester Manufacturing Co, Tenneco Inc. in Litchfield and Shaw Shoes in Coldwater. On April 8, 1961, she married Ray Roy White in Burlington. He preceded her in death on June 2, 2008. Martha was a great sports enthusiast. She loved following the Tekonsha School’s sporting teams was a member of the Athletic Boosters Club for over thirty years. Another passion of Martha’s was her yard. She took great pride in its appearance and would cut and groom it several times a week. It had to be done to her satisfaction and she was the only one that could do it correctly. Martha’s life was centered on her family. She enjoyed her large family and enjoyed the time she could share with them. She could always be found at her children’s and grandchildren’s activities, every thing from sporting competitions to dance concerts. She attended the Tekonsha First Baptist Church. She is survived by daughters, Brenda Ball of Tekonsha and Bronica (Greg) Pullen of Tekonsha; sons, Bryan (Annette) White of Tekonsha, Bruce (Theresa) White of Battle Creek and Brad (Sabrina) White of Fremont, Ind.; grandchildren, Elisha (Nathan) Ball Rhodes, Bryce White, Steve Ball, Brandon White, Brittany White, Brock White, Toree (Mike) White Miller, Miranda White, Autumn White and Denim Pullen; great grandchildren, Henry Miller, Emma Miller and Tye Landon Rhodes; sister, Vonda V. White of Burlington; brothers, Kenneth F. Reincke and Jack J. Reincke.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia A. Reincke and a brother, John H. Reincke. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home. A funeral service to celebrate the gift of her life will be held 1:30 Friday, June 26, 2009 at the Tekonsha First Baptist Church with Pastor Lee Tankersley officiating.  Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Tekonsha. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Martha L. White Memorial Fund. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home. To leave a personal message and sign the on line guest register, please visit www.kempffuneralhome.com. |
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:48 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Mary Bailey, 78, of Lowell, formerly of Holland, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 188 W. 32nd St.  Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.  Visitation is one hour prior to the service.  www.lifestorynet.com |
Mary Sarna |
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. |
Friday, June 26, 2009 12:09 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Mary Throop, 91, lifelong resident of Hillsdale and Branch Counties, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at the Community Health Center of Branch County.  She was born Sept. 11, 1917 in Hillsdale County to Jacob and Lily (Ragnal) Rossman and was adopted by William and Maude Proctor after her parents died. Mary graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1936 and was a dedicated homemaker and farmer’s wife.  At one time, she operated “Mary-Dor Ceramics.” She loved playing cards, especially euchre and canasta, and belonged to the Tops Club in Hillsdale and Red Hat Society. While living at Maplelawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater, she enjoyed leisure time playing bingo. Survivors include daughter Sally (Roger) Parish of Lovettsville, Va, sons Robert (Eva) Throop of Hillsdale and John (Karen) Throop of Quincy, eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband (Victor Throop), two sisters and three brothers. A graveside memorial service will be held at Camden Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Maplelawn Medical Care Facility Activities Fund or the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements were handled by the George White Funeral Home, Quincy.# |
Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:11 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Michele Suzan Clark, age 59, died June 20, 2009. She was born Nov. 27, 1949, in Adrian, Mich. Michele was a member of House of Prayers Church. She was a very family oriented person and was very generous with her time for others and was a very caring individual. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gerard Fridd. Surviving are her husband, Timothy; daughter, Kathryn Clark of Detroit; sons, Andrew of Holland and Jason of Okemos; granddaughter, Jasmine Clark; parents, James and Antoinette Fridd of Sebring, Fla.; brothers, Bruce (Rose) Fridd of Tecumseh and Phil (Annabelle) Fridd of Tustin, Calif.; sister, Loretta (Chuck) Kayser of Hollister, Calif. Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at House of Prayer, 9974 M-78, Haslett, with the Rev. David E. Cokonougher officiating. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Middle St., Williamston, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. |
Friday, June 19, 2009 8:35 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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. |
No Description Available! |
No Description Available! |
No Description Available! |
Thursday, June 25, 2009 2:27 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Nathalie A. Maybach, 96, of LaGrange, Ind., died Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Frurip-May Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be Monday at Clarence Center Cemetery in Clarence Center, N.Y. Memorials may be made to LaGrange First United Methodist Church. |
No Description Available! |
No Description Available! |
Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:09 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
R. Carolyn Townsend, age 83, of Wheatland Township, Pittsford, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born on Oct. 2, 1925, in Memphis, Tenn., to Oswald and Cornelia (Ellis) Kuney. She married LaVere W. Townsend on May 30, 1956, in Addison, and he passed away on May 13, 1999. Carolyn lived part of her early life in Addison and then she lived in San Diego, Calif. She then moved to the Hudson-Addison area and then to the Pittsford area for the past 50 years. She wintered in Webster, Fla. Carolyn graduated from Addison High School in 1943. She worked as “Rosie the Riveter” during World War II in San Diego. She then worked at the Addison Telephone Co., Addison Products and Wolfe’s Cottage Inn Restaurant in Addison. She then was a cook at Addison High School. She was a former member of the Addison United Church, member of the Order of Eastern Star Lodge #217 of Addison, where she was Past Worthy Matron; member of the Wheatland Congregational Church, the Addison Woman’s Club, the Addison, Hudson and Hillsdale Senior Citizens’ Centers, the Happy Campers Club of Hillsdale County, the Coachmen Club of Hillsdale County and the Red Hat Society. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Dianne Bradstreet of St. Joseph, Mich., and Carol J. (William) Inhulsen of Brownstown, Mich.;  one granddaughter, Barb (Ken) Michelini of West Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; one great-granddaughter, Allison; one great-grandson, Logan; one stepson, William (Joyce) Townsend of Portugal; two stepdaughters, Alice Cooley and Sharon Lemons of Saugatuck, Mich.; 10 stepgrandchildren; one sister, Connie Potter of Memphis, Tenn.; one brother, Jack (Kathy) Craddock of St. Louis, Mo.; three nephews and one niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, LaVere, one son, Terry Lynn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2009, at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, with the Rev. Clyde L. Wonders officiating. Burial will take place in Churchs Corners Cemetery, Wheatland Township, Hillsdale County, Mich. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
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 |
. . . Detailed View |
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 9:59 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Randee Lynn Pollock, age 57, formerly of Hudson, died Monday, June 22, 2009, at the home of her sister.  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 |
. . . Detailed View |
Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:41 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Rev. Henry J. Vander Schaaf, age 91, of Holland, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Zeeland Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St., Holland with  Rev. Dr. Blaine C. Newhouse officiating. Burial will be in Graafschap Cemetery.  Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral 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. |
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. |
. . . Detailed View |
Rex Harlan Summersett North Branch/ Silverwood Rex Harlan Summersett, 80, of North Branch/Silverwood, passed away Wednesday (June 24, 2009) at Lapeer County Medical Care Facility. He was born October 4, 1928, in Toledo, Ohio, to August H. and Dorothy (Bell) Summersett. He married Joan D'Arcy on August 8, 1953. Rex served his country during WWII. He retired from GM Parts Div. in Flint as a material handler and was a member of UAW Local #659. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed CB Radio, wrestling, television, music and country drives. He is survived by his children, Pam (Robert) Richmond of Lapeer and Cory Summersett of Wyoming; brothers, Dale (Barb) Summersett of North Branch and Thomas (Barb) Summersett of Caro; sisters, Nancy (Richard) Bills of Fairview, Janet (Flip) Curell of North Branch, Belle (Ken) Knoblock of Lapeer and Diane (Chuck) Robinson of Silverwood; 8 grandchildren and 3 honorary grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan; son, Brian |
www.avramfuneralhome.com, . . . Detailed View |
Richard "Dick" Karlek Lapeer Richard "Dick" Karlek, 72, of Lapeer (formerly of Imlay City and Detroit) passed away Tuesday (June 23, 2009). He was born November 1, 1936, in Detroit, to William N. and Lillian C. (Dallas) Karlek. He is survived by his brother, William Karlek of California; 11 nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lillian Karlek; brother, Thomas Karlek; sister, Joan Johnson. Memorial contributions may be made to Mass Cards. Funeral services were held Thursday (June 25, 2009) at Immaculate Conception Church, Lapeer. Father Charles Ratnasamy officiated. Arrangements made by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer, (810)664-8111. |
. . . Detailed View |
Friday, June 26, 2009 12:10 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Richard (Dick) P. Smith, 92, of Union City, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at The Laurels of Coldwater. Dick was born Sept. 24, 1916 in Burlington to the late Paul and Carrie (Freed) Smith. He was a 1935 graduate of Union City High School. On May 5, 1936, Dick married his high school sweetheart, Mirth Roe, in Angola, Ind. Always a hard worker, he started married life working at the local A & P grocery while caring for and milking several cows. All this while starting a family destined to include three sons and three daughters. Dairy farming became his passion and in 1960, Dick was named Michigan Dairy Farmer of the Year. He later worked at the local trailer factory. Friends, family and neighbors all knew Dick was the man to go to if you needed anything fixed. Dick served on the Union City School Board for several years, overseeing the consolidation of the "one-room country schools" into the new elementary building. Just out of high school, he played drums for local barn dances, often with sister Hazel on the piano. Saturday nights you'd find Dick and Mirth at the local dances. Polkas were a favorite. Another love was the Model A and the Antique Auto Club. Dick also loved card games, talking politics, and oh those Tigers! Mirth preceded him in death Aug. 26, 1997. Also preceding him in death was  great grandson Ryan McLatcher, brothers; Elmer, Leon, Merlin and sisters; Dorothy Bennett, Hazel Eitinear and Pauline Lower. Dick is survived by his children; Gail (Jack) Snyder of Merritt Island, Fla., Janet (Lowell) Knapp of Coldwater, Tom (Jeri) Smith of Union City, Linda (Gary) Smith of Union City, Lynn (Marcia) Smith of Merritt Island, Fla., Keith Smith of Union City, 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, June 28, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Putnam Funeral Home in Union City. Services will be held on June 29, 2009 at 11 a.m. with one hour of visitation prior to the service at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Union City with Rev. David Pierce officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Union City. Memorial contributions may be made to CHC Hospice. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Home, Union City (517) 741-9333.# |
No Description Available! |
Robert "Bob" L. Culver Big Rapids Robert Bob L. Culver, 70, of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday (June 23, 2009) at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Clinton Twp. He was born August 20, 1938, in Detroit, to the late Peter and Angeline Culver. Mr. Culver lived in the Royal Oak and Berkley area and then moved to Imlay City to raise his family. In 1996, he retired as a salesman for electric motors and moved to Big Rapids. He enjoyed being with his family, repairing cars, cooking, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda of 53 years, whom he married on February 24, 1956; children, Kathy (Bob) Clay, Lee (Jack) Barr, Roben Dearman, Troy (Debbie) Culver, Tabatha Reichow and Jaime (Chuck) Osborn; siblings, Ronald Culver, Janice (Bill) Dover and Karen (Wayne) Larive. He was also blessed with 24 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Henry Ford Hospice Macomb Team, 1 Ford Place, Suite 5A, Detroit, MI 48202. Funeral and burial |
www.sawyerfuller.com, . . . Detailed View |
No Description Available! |
No Description Available! |
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. |
No Description Available! |
Monday, June 22, 2009 1:44 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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. Tuesday, June 23, 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 at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Kolcz Funeral Home. Friends may call at the Kolcz Funeral Home from 4–8 p.m. today where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today.  Memorial donations are suggested to St. Mary School.   |
Search Results |
No Description Available! |
No Description Available! |
No Description Available! |
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. |
. . . Detailed View |
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. |
. . . Detailed View |
Monday, June 22, 2009 1:50 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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. |
Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:36 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Trinidad Guzman, 87 of Holland, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Holland Hospital. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced by the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes. |
Untitled |
Send |
Thursday, June 25, 2009 2:26 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Vern L. Thrams, 80, passed away March 21, 2009, at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Zephyrhills, Fla. Vern was born Nov. 25, 1928, in Colon, Mich. He was married in June 1952 to Joan Moser and they made their home in Sturgis, Mich., where Vern was a tool and die maker for Sutton Tool Inc., retiring in 1994. Vern enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. He joined several different bowling leagues, traveling to many tournaments. Other hobbies included playing cards, attending the county fair and listening to music. An active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis, and later Our Savior Lutheran in Zephyrhills, Fla., Vern served as usher, teller and elder for many years. He also served on many boards and committees. Vern’s family and friends will remember him as caring and loving. He made everyone feel special by sending personal cards. Holidays were something very special, always including many family members and friends. His sons and grandchildren, nephews and nieces all knew they were loved and were each very important to him. Vern is survived by his companion of several years, Ms. Glea Anthonissen; two sons, Terry Thrams and Tim (Kin) Thrams; four grandchildren, Natalie (Bill) Mahr, Crystal Thrams, Dalton Thrams and Kayde Thrams; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Vern Thrams will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at South Colon Cemtery at the corner of North Burr Oak Road and Custer Road in Colon, Mich. All family and friends are then invited to share a luncheon at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 484 Burr Oak Road, Colon. The Rev. Calvin J.. Kolzow Jr. will officiate the celebration of Vern’s life.   |
Thursday, June 25, 2009 5:40 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Vickie L. Chapman, 62, of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away Monday, April 13 2009, at home. She was born in Hillsdale and worked at General Motors for 30 years retiring in 2007. Surviving are her daughter, Heather Chapman-Wagner of Fort Myers, Fla.; grandson, Dalton Wagner of Fort Myers; brother, Stanley Chapman of Mosherville; and sisters, Belinda Frantom of Hudson and Mickie Chapman of Fort Myers. She was preceded in death by her parents, S. Duane and Beatrice Chapman and brother, Roger Chapman. Private family graveside services will be held at Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville with Pastor Craig Pahl officiating. Local arrangements are entrusted to Eagle Funeral Home, Jonesville. |
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. |
. . . Detailed View |
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 8:47 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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. |
No Description Available! |
Your Views: Charge for rescue run means tough new choices Thursday, June 25, 2009 1:37 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
To the editor, I had a recent experience where I needed an ambulance to transport my husband to the hospital. Upon calling 9-1-1, Woodbridge First Responders came and shortly Reading Emergency Unit ambulance arrived. My husband was cared for and transported to the hospital. To our surprise I received a bill from Woodbridge Township for their first response. I was unaware there was a charge for this service and furthermore, I was not offered an option if I wanted first responders or not. Since receiving the bill, I asked some questions as to what this money was for and found there were no real clear answers. My understanding is the medical first responders are not paid. I understand fuel and equipment use, however, I do not feel the $100 fee charged justifies this expense. I also understand that Reading Emergency Unit, prior to the charging, replaced all the used disposable equipment and oxygen to help out the townships at no cost. Now that Woodbridge charges, replacement is no longer an option, due to kickback laws and the charges are now expected to cover the cost of equipment. I support the Woodbridge Fire Department and Medical First Responders. What I don’t understand is where the money is actually going and why weren’t residents notified of this charge? Now I will start to make choices the next time I dial for an ambulance and ask myself, “Do I need medical first responders or will I wait that few extra minutes for the ambulance?” One more worrisome choice I will need to make. Eunice Guy, Camden   |
No Description Available! |
No comments:
Post a Comment