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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Anna A. Laamanen, 99, of Ironwood, died Wednesday, July 8, 2009, in Ironwood. |
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Betty Lou Roberts Almont Betty Lou Roberts, 73, of Almont, passed away Tuesday (July 7, 2009) at her home. She was born July 24, 1935, in Pontiac, the daughter of Kenneth and Marjorie (Hopkins) Rocker. She married Melvin Thomas Roberts on October 21, 1955 at Walled Lake. Betty graduated from Walled Lake High School, class of 1954, and then graduated with her B.S. Degree from Michigan State University. She worked for many years as a health care professional as their secretary in the Almont area. She worked for Dr. Kathleen Wells and Dr. Charles Avery at their dental clinics and previously worked with Dr. Clara Bishop. She belonged to the Thumb Area Home Economists, Romeo #19, Order of the Eastern Star and the Imlay City High Steppers. Her hobbies included reading, needlework, quilting, dancing and working in her garden. Her greatest love of all was being with her family and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Steven ( |
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Bonnie Jean Cornoyer Feb. 5, 1932-July 8, 2009 Thursday, July 9, 2009 12:13 PM |
Bonnie Jean Cornoyer age 77 of Monroe formerly of LaSalle went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning July 8, 2009. |
Bonnie Jean Cornoyer July 8, 2009 Wednesday, July 8, 2009 11:53 AM |
Bonnie Jean Cornoyer, 77, Monroe died this morning at Tendercare of Monroe. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. --   Bonnie Lee DeFelice, 58, of 214 W. Pewabic St., Ironwood, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, July 5, 2009, with her family by her side, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minn., following heart valve replacement surgery. |
Caroline H. Reinke 1918-2009 Caroline H. Reinke, 90, Port Hope, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009 at Harbor Beach Community Hospital. She was born on September 19, 1918 in Bloomfield Township of the Port Hope area to the late Albert and Theresa (Schave) Pleiness. Caroline and Carl Reinke were united in marriage on September 16, 1936 in Port Hope. He preceded her in death on April 7, 1975. Caroline was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Port Hope and enjoyed peeling potatoes with the ladies for the Harvest Home Dinner every year. She was a loving, caring and quiet person who enjoyed her family and flowers. She enjoyed doing word search books and living on the farm all of her life, taking care of chickens and cats. She always remembered all of her family's names and birthdays. She is survived by her children, Willard (Ramona) Reinke, Larry (Kathie) Reinke and Betty (Herb) Leese, all of Port Hope; daughter-in-law, Susan Reinke, Port Hope and son-in-law Gary Schave, Port Hope; sisters, Jean (Stan) Berry, Caro and Lena Pleiness, Port Hope; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Caroline was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; one son, Richard Reinke; one daughter, Joyce Schave; two grandsons, Mark Reinke and Randall Reinke; one great-great-grandson Taylor Fugate; brothers, Alex, Ernest and Erwin Pleiness; sisters, Emma Hartz, Olga Eggert, Esther Zelz and Louise Lampella. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 2, 2009 in St. John Lutheran Church, Port Hope with Rev. Greg Eilers officiating. Burial was in Marquardt Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. |
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Charlie Richard Trombley Sr. Aug. 10, 1946-July 6, 2009 Wednesday, July 8, 2009 11:56 AM |
Charlie Richard Trombley, Sr, 62, of Carleton, Michigan, formerly of Trenton, Michigan, passed away on July 6, 2009 at the University of Michigan Hospital. He had been fighting cancer since mid-2007. |
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Clair Edmund Griffin, age 85, of Fennville,  died Thursday, July 9, 2009. Visiting will be Sunday, July 12, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and funeral aervices will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2009, at  Chappell Funeral Home, Fennville. Officiating will be Rev. Thomas Case, and burial will be in Fennville 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. |
Clair Woodrow McKimmy, age 93, passed away on July 1, 2009 at his home in Elk Rapids, after saying goodbye to his family, who remained by his side. |
Dale F. Hause July 14, 1936-July 6, 2009 Wednesday, July 8, 2009 11:54 AM |
Dale F. Hause, age 72, of Carleton, MI died on July 6, 2009 in Alpena, MI. |
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Darrell Knoblauch passed away on July 7, 2009, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo at the age of 66. He is survived by his son, Kent (Donna), two granddaughters and two great-granddaughters, all of Tennessee. His mother, Twila Knoblauch, sister, Marlene (Richard) Baker, and brother, Mark (Kathie), all of Morenci; sister, Patricia (Ron) Keller of Florida, and his aunt, Barbara (Howard) Rizner of Hillsdale, also survive him. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Knoblauch, and his grandparents. At his request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services at this time. Funeral arrangements were through the Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci. |
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David Lee Johnson, age 58, passed away July 6, 2009, at Southshore Hospital, Trenton. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Dominic Hugh Reppe May 25, 2009-July 5, 2009 Wednesday, July 8, 2009 11:53 AM |
Dominic Hugh Reppe, of Cleveland, Virginia, one month and ten day old infant son of Kenneth and Melanie Eighmey Reppe, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the East Tennessee Children and #146;s Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. |
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Donald “Rex” Spence, age 76, of Adrian passed away peaefully at home surrounded by his family on July 7, 2009.  Rex was born Oct. 29, 1932, in McComb, Ohio, the son of Chester and Bertha (Sterrett) Spence. On Aug. 8, 1954, he married Josephine Hoyt in Bankers, Mich., and she survives.  Rex served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a resident of Adrian for 31 years, coming from Hillsdale County.  Rex owned and operated Mull Accounting in Tecumseh for 26 years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Adrian. Rex’s hobbies included deer hunting and watching old war movies. In addition to his wife, Josephine, Rex is survived by Cathie (Edward) Stafford of Lansing, Trudy (Steven) Spence-Parker of Ocean City, N.J., and Chet (Julie) Spence of Tipton; eight grandchildren, one great-grandson; sister, Louise Pavey of Jonesville; brother, Robert Spence of Tecumseh; and sister-in-law, Betty (Richard) Hughes of Jonesville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Dale Spence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday July 10, 2009. at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with the Rev. Chris Brundage officiating. Military Honors will follow the service and be conducted by the Michigan Army National Guard Honor Guard. Visitation will take place on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or the United Methodist Church, Adrian. Condolences my be offered on line at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
Doris Eleanor Spencer Lapeer Doris Eleanor Spencer, 83, a lifetime Lapeer area resident, passed away Friday (July 3, 2009). She was born August 2, 1925, in Almont, to Henry and Muriel (Sawyer) Revoldt. She married John D. Spencer on October 19, 1946 at the Almont Congregational Church. Doris graduated from Almont High School, class of 1943. She worked many years at Firestone in Romeo, but was primarily a loving homemaker her entire life. Doris was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and the Imlay City VFW Auxiliary. She is survived by her children, David (Helen) Spencer of Lapeer, Cathy (Larry) Miller of Tawas City (formerly of Columbiaville) and Paul (Theresa) Spencer of Columbiaville; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Leo (Dorothy) Revoldt of Grand Blanc. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Spencer; son, Dale Spencer; great-grandchild, Noah and twin great-grandsons; brothers, Donald Revoldt and Robert Revoldt; sister, Viola T |
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Doris Jenkins, age 96, formerly of the Wheatland Township area, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2009, at Provincial House in Adrian. She was born on June 22, 1913, in Ogden Township, Lenawee County, Mich., the daughter of Pearl J. and Mary M. (Brugger) Pifer. Doris married Henry Raymond Jenkins on Oct. 10, 1931, in Adrian. He preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 1988. She was a member of Fairfield Baptist Church. Doris was a loving mother and grandmother with a great sense of humor and loved to give treats to her grandchildren. She was a good cook and was always ready to feed a guest; she also liked to bake. Doris is survived by two sons, Richard (Sondra) Jenkins of Hillsdale, Elden (Sandra) Jenkins of Fairfield; one daughter, Jacquelyn (Melvin) Andersen of Elkhorn, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Sharon Jenkins of College Station, Texas; 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Lee Jenkins; one granddaughter, one great grandson, Keith; her parents, two brothers, Virgil and Forrest Pifer; three sisters, Edith Gothup, Myrtle Graham and Margurite Tilton. Funeral Services for Doris will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009, at Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson with the Rev. Stephen Boley officiating. Interment will follow at Churches Corners Cemetery in Wheatland Township, Hillsdale County, Mich.  Visitation will be on Friday, July 10, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Fairfield Baptist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
Dorothy A. York Lapeer Dorothy A. York, 76, of Lapeer (formerly of Lincoln Park) passed away Wednesday (July 8, 2009) She was born July 22, 1932, in Detroit, to Edmund and Dorothy (Thomas) Cloutier. She married Steven F. York on August 27, 1949 in Dearborn. Mrs. York formerly enjoyed camping and loved caring for her family. She is survived by her husband, Steven F. York; children, Sharon (Gary) Kinne of Memphis, Tenn., Judith (William) Malloy of Lapeer, Nancy (Mike) Love of Lapeer, Steven York, Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz., Ken York of Lapeer; grandchildren, Matthew, Scott and David; 8 great-grandchildren; siblings, Roland Cloutier of Louisiana, Iris Sanchez of Michigan and Pat (Louie) Lovitte of Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert, Richard and Edmund Cloutier. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Visitation was held Friday (July 10, 2009) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Cremation took place after visitat |
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Dwayne Ford McNall, 51, of Quincy died Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. Dwayne was born Dec. 5, 1957 in Coldwater. He married Reanee Densmore Jan. 13, 1979 in Quincy. A longtime resident of Branch County, he was very active in his faith community and the Lockwood Community Church. He was an employee of the State of Michigan for 28 years. He also served as a reserve officer for the Branch County Sheriff’s Department and the Coldwater Police Department. McNall is survived by his wife of 30 years Reanee, and their two daughters, Kelly (Jeff) Kiersey of Quincy, Tricia Densmore; grandson, Owen Densmore of Coldwater; honorary grandson, Daniel Pohanka; mother, Janet Moore of Jonesville; siblings, Rebecca Kelley, Kenneth McNall, Deanna Seals, Robert Carpenter and Charles Carpenter. McNall was preceded in death by a brother, Steven McNall. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lockwood Community Church with the Rev. Shayne Looper officiating. Memorials may be made to the Beginnings Care for Life Center, Coldwater. Arrangements by Gillespie Funeral Home, Inc., Coldwater. Visit www.gillespiefh.com to leave a message or condolences to the family.   |
ELLEN M. (BLONDE) KROHN MARLETTE Ellen M. (Blonde) Krohn, age 95, of Marlette and formerly of Romeo passed away, Thursday, July 2, 2009 at her sons home in Washington Township. She was born December 1, 1913 in Burnside Township, daughter to the late Frank & Anna (Scharf) Kreiner. She is survived by her son, Frederick (Pat) Blonde; one daughter-in-law, Shirley Blonde and ten grandchildren. Ellen was preceded in death by husband's, Joseph Blonde and Roland Krohn; one son, Roderick Blonde, one daughter, Audrey Roth and ten siblings. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Burnside with Fr. Richard Treml officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Michigan. Ellen was loved very much and will be missed by her family. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, Michigan (989) 635-3658 www.marshfuneral.com |
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EMANUEL 'SAM' CALLUS LEXINGTON Sam Callus, age 81, of Lexington, died Thursday, July 2, 2009 in his home. He was born December 22, 1927 in Malta, son of the late Joe and Paula (Palmier) Callus. He and Noreen Schnell were married on February 18, 1950. She died February 16, 1980. Sam was a Korean War Veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired after 25 years as a supervisor at Michigan Bell Telephone Co. He was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church and K of C Council #7255 Fr. LaHaie. Surviving are four sons, Kevin (Karen), Joseph (Michelle), Peter (Grace) and Carl; two daughters, Karin (Brian) Pitrago and Mary Callus; one brother, James (Patricia); one sister, Mary Girourd and nine grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 A.M. Wednesday at St. Denis Catholic Church, Lexington. Burial will be in the St. Denis Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Blue Water Hospice or the Capuchins. Arrangements made by Pomeroy Funeral Homes, Inc., Lexington, Michigan. |
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Edmund Johnson of Monroe died Thursday. |
• Edward J. Lewartowski, 78, of Arcadia, died June 28. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Estelle M. Fisher, 96 of Coldwater died Monday, July 6, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. The service will be held on Friday, July 10, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with David Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 9, from 6-8 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home. Estelle was born Feb. 14, 1913 in Battle Creek to Clyde and Mabel (Blake) Clinefelter. She married Charles Fisher on Jan. 16, 1935 in Coldwater. He preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 1999. Estelle was a lifelong resident of Branch County, graduating from Coldwater High School in 1931 and had attended Albion College. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker and had worked for a short time, at the Branch Co. Library where was she also recognized as a dedicated volunteer. Mrs. Fisher was an active member of the United Methodist Church where she had served as Financial Secretary and belonged to the Women’s Society. She was preparing to receive an award for her membership of 79 years to the church. Estelle was an accomplished artist, listed in “Who’s Who in the Midwest” in art for 1999; she taught private lessons and sold and exhibited much of her work. She was one of the founding members of both the Branch Co. Art Guild and the Genealogical Society where she had also received awards for her work and dedication. Mrs. Fisher also belonged to the Historical Society and was one of the First Ladies Nominated for the Michigan Sesquicentennial award in 1987. She rallied to receive a Purple Heart award for her father, killed during WWI, the award was presented in Nov. 2007. Estelle loved to travel and read. She was a lifelong learner, always trying something new and continuing to learn right up until the very end. Estelle is survived by her sons, Charles (Yvonne) Fisher of Springfield, Va., Norman (Patricia) Fisher of Green Valley, Ariz., her daughter Virginia (David) Brown of Coldwater, her grandchildren, Donald (Pamela) Hibbs of Farmington Hills, Matthew Fisher of Rochester Hills, Sara (Joshua) Christensen of Gladwin, five step grandchildren, three great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be directed to The Branch County Library, the Branch County Art Guild, or to The United Methodist Church. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family guestbook. |
Flora Owens Houghton, Mich. Flora Owens, 91, passed away Saturday (July 4, 2009) at the Omega Hospice House in Houghton after a short illness. She was born June 26, 1918, in Mariba, Ky., but spent most of her life in Michigan. She retired to Lake Worth, Fla., and returned to Michigan in 2007. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Austin) Stroman and Virginia (Felix) Fournier; son, Gene (Dianne) Owens; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Owens in 1991; son, Pat Owens in 2004; grandson, Lt. Col. Pat Stroman in 2003; a brother and four sisters. Memorial contributions may be made to The Omega Hospice House, c/o Virginia Fournier, 101 Willow Ave., Laurium, MI 49913. A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m., Monday (July 20, 2009) at Imlay Township Cemetery. |
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Freida P. Abel June 30, 1926-July 5, 2009 Tuesday, July 7, 2009 12:23 PM |
Freida P. Abel, 83 years, of Bedford Twp., MI, died Sunday, July 5, 2009 at Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania, OH. |
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Gertrude Waterman, 88, of Coldwater, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at her home. She was born Oct. 5, 1920, in Prestonburg, Ky., to Vinson and Vina (Wireman) Whitaker. She married Ezra Wireman on April 23, 1937, in Lima. He preceded her in death on July 16, 1967. Gertrude spent many years working at her family’s farm with her husband before going to work at Kmart in Jackson, before retiring after 25 years in the mid 1980’s. She was a member of the Moscow Bible Church and had also attended Lockwood Community Church in Coldwater. Mrs. Wireman was very crafty and a skilled seamstress, as she enjoyed knitting, crocheting and sewing, as well as canning and gardening. She was a hard working and dedicated wife and mother, who was deeply devoted to her family. In addition to her husband Robert, Gertrude was preceded in death by her son, Robert Lee Wireman, in 1992 and one infant daughter, Betty Sue Wireman. She is survived by her daughters Shelvia (Robert) Petrie of Jerome, Mira (Lacerne) Klingler of Coldwater, sister Grace Burk of Napoleon and Marjorie Stambaugh of Sarasota, Fla., 10 grandchildren, 24 grandchildren and one great-great grandchild along with many nieces and nephews. Memorial services for Gertrude Wireman will be held on Monday, July 13, at 1 p.m. at the Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Alger, Ohio, with Rev. David Petersheim officiating and a visitation held prior to the service beginning at 12 p.m. A visitation will be held in Coldwater on Sunday, July 12, 2009 from 4-7 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the CHC Home Health & Hospice or the Fresnius Dialysis Center in Coldwater. |
A memorial for Helen Lorena Woods Bartlett will be held Sunday, July 19, 2009 on the Woods Centennial Farm at 1167 South Grout Road, Gladwin, at 2:30 p.m. There will be remembrance sharing and then we will plant a tree in her honor. Family and Friends are all welcome. The following morning her ashes will be buried in the Woods plot at Highland Cemetery. (Farm phone: 989-426-4290) |
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Hope E. Kushmaul, 88, of Ransom Township passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009, at her home. She was born Nov. 17, 1920, in Wright Township the seventh child of Howard F. and Anna L. (Heymann) Williams. Hope was a homemaker and also worked at the Hudson Egg Exchange in Hudson and Coldwater. She graduated from Prattville High School Class of 1938, attended Betzer Community Church and was a member of the Women’s Missionary. She enjoyed her grandchildren, sewing, quilting and refinishing projects, until her later years. She also traveled to Europe with the Heymann family cousins and visited the ancestral village in Germany. Surviving Hope are four children, Faith A. (Wayne) Myers of Port Matilda, Penn., Joyce K. (David) Emery of Rochester Hills, W. Thomas (Barb) Kushmaul of Pittsford, and Joseph D. (Linda) Kushmaul of Grand Blanc; grandchildren, Lynn W. (Kathy) Myers of Port Matilda, Penn., Kristina (Paul) Vajda, of Bellville, Ill., Ian A. Myers of Sarasota, Fla., Nicole Emery of Newport, R.I., Andrea (Steve) Torey of Macomb Township, Laura Kushmaul of Hillsdale, Janice (Gene) Sharpe of Pittsford, Bruce Kushmaul of Waldron, Karla Bolenbaugh of Pittsford, Jason (Charisse) Kushmaul of Dewitt and Iraq, and Angie (Greg) Hogle of Clark Lake; 15 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Adelaide Fellows, Leslie Taylor, Lenore Rhodes, Donald, Arnold and Lowell Williams; spouse, William M. Kushmaul in 1964; a niece; and nephew. Funeral services for Hope will be 11 a.m. Friday at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson with Pastor Kim Repp officiating. Interment will follow in Prattville Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may make memorial contributions to charity of donor’s choice. Family and friends can view this obituary and send condolences to eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Horace F. Linville, 73, of Naples, passed away Monday, July 6, 2009, after a lengthy battle with cancer.  Mr. Linville  lived in Indianapolis, Indiana for many years before moving to Naples 33 years ago.  In Indianapolis, Horace was employed in engineering research in the aerospace field.  In Naples, he was owner of All Maintenance, Inc., and had worked in defense research prior to retiring,  He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed restoring Porsche race cars working with Weber Restoration, Inc.  He also had a passion for gardening.   He is survived by his wife Jeanne (Berens), formerly of Bentheim; children, Mark (Diane) Linville of Ft. Wayne, IN and Jerry (Patty) Linville of Naples, FL.  He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Howard (Charlotte) Linville of Lewisburg, KY, Donald (Wanda) Linville of Noblesville, IN, Jean Haynie of Ind, IN, Mary (Larry) Harmon of Ind, IN, Nancy Myers of Ind, IN, Lillie (Dallas) McQuary of Pocahontas, AK, and Becky (Les) Munford of Greenfield, IN; and his two grandchildren, Angela and Alyssa.  He was preceded in death by his son, Ron.  He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m.  Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Bentheim Reformed Church, 3997 38th Ave., Hamilton.  Visitation will be from 1:00-1:30 p.m. prior to the service.  Burial will be in Bentheim Cemetery.  Donations in Horace's memory may be made to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL  34105.  Arrangements are by Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.  www.yntemafh.com.   |
In loving memory of Roger Lamb Who sent to be with his Lord five years ago July 11, 2004. Thou your smile is gone forever and your hand we cannot touch, we still have many memories of the one we loved so much. Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part, God has you in His keeping we have you in our heart. Sadly missed, but never forgotten by your wife, children and grandchildren |
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JACQULINE JOE LAMBSON BROWN CITY Jacquline Joe Lambson, age 64, of Brown City, died July 3, 2009. She was born December 2, 1944 to Maurice and Frances Stiles. Jackie attended Yale High School. She married Doyle Lambson on July 6, 1995. As a housewife and mother, Jackie had worked at Plastifiber for several years and also for the Laydon Company. She loved to play Bingo and Keno. She is survived by her husband, Doyle; seven children, Jerry VanBrande, Kathy VanBrande, Donny (Cindy Larson) VanBrande, Penny (James) Childers, Bobby (Amy Lawson) VanBrande, Sandra (James) Schall and Ricky VanBrande; three step-children, Donnie Lambson, Kim Lambson and Steven Lambson, twenty-eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; two sisters, Nancy Harvey, Shirley Morenc; two brothers, Richard Stiles and Jim Stiles and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Leland Stiles and three sisters, Donna Cahoon, Eva Edgerton and Ila Wetter. Funeral services were held at Carman Funeral Home in Brown City. Cremation followed the service. Memorials may be made to wishes of the family. Arrangements made by Carman Funeral Home, Brown City, Michigan. |
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JOAN E. DENNIS CARO Joan E. Dennis, age 72, of Caro, died Sunday, July 5, 2009 at Covenant Harrison Hospital in Saginaw. She was born June 11, 1937 in St. Clair Shores, daughter to the late Harold & Vivian (Thompson) Cowper. She graduated from Kingston High School in 1955. She married Bruce Dennis Jr. May 6, 1957 in Caro. Joan enjoyed knitting, the out door's, bird watching and most of all, her family. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Dennis Jr.; four sons, Roger (Charlene) Dennis of Caro, Richard Dennis of Caro, Ronald Dennis of Oregon and Dwayne Dennis of Caro; three brothers, Ron (Pat) Cowper of Reese, Don Cowper of Marlette and Jim (Barb) Cowper of Marlette; three sisters, Janet Leaman of Vassar, Carol (Don) Scribner of Vassar and Noreen (Jerry) Kelley of Deford; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Bruce Dennis III and one sister, Joyce. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette with Pastor Jerome Bouverette officiating. Cremation will follow the service at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. Interment of cremated remains will take place at East Dayton Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be donated to the family. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 12noon until the time of service. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Inc., Marlette (989) 635-3658 www.marshfuneral.com |
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Jacob Alexander Drvenkar July 2, 2009 Wednesday, July 8, 2009 11:52 AM |
Drvenkar, Jacob A., infant, of Flat Rock, July 2, 2009. |
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James D. Haney, age 79, of Burr Oak, passed away Friday, July 3, 2009, at the Heartland of Crestview Facility in Wyoming. He was born March 1, 1930, in Morgan County, Ky., a son of the late John and Lulu (Haney) Haney. James has resided in Burr Oak with his sister for many years, moving there from Kentucky. He had worked for Victor Screw Products for a few years and was an avid fan of baseball, especially the New York Yankees. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War. Surviving are two sisters, Earlene Stacey of Morgan County, Ky., and Oleneia Reaper of Burr Oak; a brother, Byron Haney of Fairborn, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ina Hill; and four brothers, Arnold, Norman, Larry and Iron. Graveside service celebrating the life of James D. Haney will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Burr Oak Cemetery, with the Rev. George Milliman, Burr Oak Missionary Church, officiating. Interment will follow.  Memorial donations may be directed to the family to help with expenses. Envelopes are available at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
James Edward Olson Aug. 1, 1922-June 28, 2009 Tuesday, July 7, 2009 12:22 PM |
James Edward Olson of Henderson, Nev. passed away peacefully in his sleep June 28, 2009. |
Jan K. Teague Jan. 17, 1937-July 5, 2009 Wednesday, July 8, 2009 12:35 PM |
Jan K. Teague, 72, of Holland, OH, and formerly of Sylvania, OH, passed away Sunday July 5, 2009, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. |
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Jane Isabelle (Collins) Pierson, 85, passed away June 25, 2009, at Odyssey Hospice in Tucson, Ariz., of heart failure. She was born in Sturgis, Mich., on Jan. 24, 1924, the only child of Elba and Jessie Collins.  Jane loved roller skating and camping in northern Michigan, the Upper Peninsula and Drummond Island as a youngster. Jane worked at the Kirsch Company in the payroll department and retired 30 years later as the payroll manager.  She and husband Ward were both active in the First Presbyterian Church, Klinger Lake Country Club and the Elks in Sturgis. After retirement, she and Ward enjoyed golfing trips, traveling to California for Christmas, and to Arizona to enjoy the warm winters. After Ward died, Jane moved to Green Valley, Ariz., in 1997 to live in the sunshine year-round.  She enjoyed attending concerts, plays, luncheons and dinners with her many new friends in Arizona.  She was always ready to visit her Michigan friends when the weather was nice claiming she never missed the snow and ice, just the people. Jane was a member of Valley Presbyterian Church and the Elks Auxiliary.  She was an American Legion Auxiliary member for nearly 65 years and volunteered at the VA Hospital for patient bingo, and she was always willing to help with fundraising for the veterans and packing boxes for the troops.  She volunteered at the Whipple Observatory Visitor’s Center for several years and loved talking to all the people. Jane is survived by daughters Linda Jorn and Nancy Tinkham-Thurm; step-sons Charles and Eric Pierson; grandchildren Alex, Emily, Jordon, Justin, Nathaniel, Rachel and Tiffany; a and sister-in-law, Jean Shears. Funeral services were at Valley Presbyterian Church July 6, 2009.  Grave-side services will be at Oaklawn Cemetery in Sturgis, Mich., Oct. 1 at 1 p.m.  Memorial tributes may be directed to the charity of your choice. Jane was a special lady. Thomas S. Dull 87, formerly of Sturgis Thomas S. Dull, age 87, formerly of Sturgis, Mich., passed away June 1, 2009.  Thomas (also known as Richard or Dick) joins his wife of 67 years, Dorthy Dull, who passed in October 2007.  They had been seasonal, and then permanent, residents of Okeechobee, Fla., since his retirement. |
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Jennie (Verstraete) Ringia, age 94, of Zeeland passed away Wednesday, July 08, 2009.  She was preceded in death by her husband Meindert in 1985.  Jennie was a member of North Street Christian Reformed Church and had worked at the Zeeland Library.  She is survived by her children, Tena and Delvin Lankheet of Overisel, Fred Ringia and Ann Elizabeth Flowers of Ann Arbor, Gertrude and Roger Driesenga of Zeeland, Marilyn and Daniel Flaherty of Pentwater; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State St., Zeeland with Reverend John Klompien officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Holland.  An online registry is available at www.yntemafh.com.   |
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Jerry A. Korican, age 83, of Clio died Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at his residence.   Jerry was born June 6, 1926, in Czechoslovakia to the late Frank and Victoria Korican. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Helen; son, James Korican of San Diego, Calif., and daughter, Joyce Schuch of Clio. Cremation has taken place. Private memorial services are being planned. Arrangements by O’Guinn Family Funeral Home, Clio. Please sign the guest book or share an online condolence at  www.oguinnfh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. |
There will be a memorial luncheon for Jerry Williams at 12 p.m. July 25, 2009 at the Coleman Wesleyan Church. |
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ZION, Ill. -- Jim Stevens, 79, of Zion, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, with his family at his side. |
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Joan Smith, 58, of Holmesville, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on July 5, 2009 at the Cleveland Clinic following a fight with various illnesses. She was surrounded by her family who will miss her deeply. Joan was born Oct. 12, 1950 in Tennessee, the fourth of five children born to William and Bea Maynard. She met Neal Smith while a student at Great Lakes Bible College in Michigan and the couple were married on April 15, 1972. Joan worked in various positions at Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg, Ohio and was a member of Fredericksburg Church of Christ when she passed. Joan enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren; they were the jewel of her eye. She is survived by her husband, and her children, Matthew (Cindy) Smith, Sarah (Eric) Sheely, Andrew (Jodie) Smith, and Amanda Smith (and soon to be son-in-law Joe Ledford); six grandchildren, Shawn, Madelyn, Megan, Autumn, Maekayla, and Corban. She is also survived by a brother Gerald (Janet) Maynard of Reading and two sisters, Mary Ann (Bill) Craig of Camden and Carolyn (Phil) Smith of Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Carl Maynard. Calling hours will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 at Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, July 9 at the funeral home. Send cards of condolence and memorials to: c/o Neal Smith, P.O. Box 21, Holmesville, OH 44633. Flowers can be sent to Alexander Funeral Home. Or in lieu of flowers, donations in Joan’s name can be given to the American Cancer Society. |
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John A. Batema, 51, of Holland, died Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at the Hospice House of Holland. Cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service is being planned. www.notierverleelangeland.com |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- John D. Skowronski, 71, of 514 W. Cloverland Drive, Ironwood, died Friday, July 3, 2009, at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette. |
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John Peskey, 56, of Temperance has died at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. |
John Scott Lansill, Jr., 82, of Wequetonsing and Lexington, Ky., passed away on July 8, 2009, in Petoskey. |
• Joseph C. Stepniewski, 85, of Manistee, died July 8. The Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... |
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. -- Joseph Jacob Svoke, 95, of Battle Creek, died Sunday, July 5, 2009, at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility surrounded by his family. |
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Joseph M. Horton, age 51, formerly of Lenawee County, died July 8, 2009. Funeral arrangements are pending with Handler Funeral Home, Tecumseh. |
Justin Joseph U and #146;Ran March 25, 1986-July 5, 2009 Tuesday, July 7, 2009 12:22 PM |
Justin Joseph U'Ran passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 5, 2009. |
KYLIE R. BULLIS MELVIN Kylie R. Bullis, age 11, of Melvin, went to be with the Lord June 17, 2009. She was born July 2, 1997 in Port Huron to Peter and Shelley Bullis. Don't think of her as gone for she will be with us forever. Kylie touched a lot of hearts and will live there forever. She truly blessed all those who knew her. She was a very special girl who taught us a lot. So when you see a sunrise, think of Ky or when you hear a bird sing or smell some fresh flowers, think of Ky. She was a true "Gift from God" and will be dearly missed. We can all take comfort in knowing there is an angel watching over us. Kylie is survived by her parents, Peter and Shelley Bullis; one brother, Chase; one sister, Abbey; grandparents, Richard (Sophia) Turcott of Ft. Gratiot, Jim (Patti) Barron of Peck, Bob Parker of Peck, John Bullis of Auburn Hills; two great grandmothers, Dorothy Spencer of Peck, Martha Bullis of Auburn Hills; special friend, Cheryl Gutc of Sandusky and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were conducted at Carman Funeral Home in Brown City. Burial was in the Elk Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. Arrangements made by Carman Funeral Home, Brown City. |
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Larry L. Cramer, age 67, of Adrian passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center, surrounded by his family. The funeral service for Larry will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2009, at Wagley Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Winters officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh, where military honors will be conducted by the VFW Annis-Fint Post #1584. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. You may also send condolences to the family at  www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Larry may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home.    |
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Laura "Mamoo" Marie Redding, 73, a resident of Keen Agers in Wakefield, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 4, 2009, in Wakefield. |
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Leon “Lee” Jousma, age 68, of Big Fork, MT, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009, at Brendan House in Kalispell, Montana. Memorial services will be at a later date.   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. |
Lillian Gallan Dec. 31, 1923-July 8, 2009 Friday, July 10, 2009 11:43 AM |
Lillian Gallan, age 85, of Monroe, MI., passed away July 8, 2009 at Medilodge of Monroe. She had been ill for 6 months. |
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Lillian Gallan, 85, of Monroe died at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday at Medilodge of Monroe. |
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Lorraine Duffy, 90, died Thursday, July 9, 2009, at the Inn at Freedom Village. Arrangements will announced by the Downtown Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes. |
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Lucile Van Norden, age 90, of Holland, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at an area care center. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2009 at Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St., Holland with Rev. Dr. Blaine Newhouse officiating.  Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.  Visiting will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday 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. |
• Lydia "Sue" Colby, 90, of Manistee died July 3. Oak Grove Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Margaret M. Zerdin, 80, of Holland, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Holland Hospital. A memorial service is July 16 at Overman-Jones Funeral Home in Plainfield, IL. Visitation is Wednesday at the funeral home. |
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Marian M. Myers, 88, of Waldron, Mich., passed away, Monday, July 6, 2009, in Hanover, Mich., at the home of her son, Mark. She was born March 29, 1921, in Ogden Center, Mich., the daughter of Leon H. and Helen H. (Wickter) Measures. She married Oakley Myers on Nov. 8, 1941, in Ogden Center, and he survives. Marian taught country school in both Hillsdale and Lenawee counties. She attended Lenawee County Normal and Siena Heights College and was a member of the Lauber Hill Reformed Mennonite Church in Burlington. She dearly loved her children and grandchildren. Surviving Marian, besides her husband, Oakley, of Waldron, are five sons, Wayne (Faith) Myers of Port Matilda, Pa., Warren (Becky) Myers of Mt. Horeb, Wis., Neil Myers and his partner, Mike Adoue, of San Diego, Calif., Norman (Ruth) Myers of Shelby, Mich., and Mark Myers and his fiancee, Crystal Davis-Starr; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Vivian Turpening. Funeral services for Marian will be Saturday, July 11, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Lauber Hill Reformed Mennonite Church in Burlington. Interment will follow in Lauber Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home in Fayette, Ohio. Those planning an expression of sympathy may make memorial contributions to Allegiance Hospice of Jackson or Lauber Hill Cemetery. Family and friends can view this obituary and send condolences to eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Martha J. Klavinski, age 90, of Bronson, Mich., died early Monday morning, July 6, 2009, at Maple Lawn Medical Care facility in Coldwater. The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today at the Kolcz Funeral Home, where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. The funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson with the Rev. Fr. Thomas Fernando officiating. Prayers before Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the Bronson Volunteer Fire Department or to the Bronson High School baseball program. |
• Maxine M. Batterson, 90, of Manistee, died July 4. The Herbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
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A memorial service for Dorothy M. Wilson, who passed away on March 29, 2009, in Venice, Fla., will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 110 S. Clay Street, Sturgis. |
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Michael O. Beach 59, passed away June 14, 2009, in Phoenix, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his father, Owen Beach, in 1969 and mother, Ruth Beach, in 2007. He is survived by a sister, Robyn (Ken) McClellan, and two nephews Jim and Matt McClellan of Florida. Mike retired from American Express and enjoyed spending time with his Great Dane, Timmy, and gardening in his yard. He was an avid reader and loved staying up all night reading or watching movies. He also enjoyed roller blading with his dog and riding his Harley up into the mountains. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by George White Funeral Home, Quincy. Memorial contributions in Mike’s name can be made to the Humane Society of Branch County, 969 Wildwood Road, Quincy MI 49082.   |
Mildred Carey-Bright of Daytona Beach, Florida, passed away March 27, 2009. |
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Nile L. Mayer, age 59, of Bronson, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo following a short illness. He was born July 20, 1950, in Kendalville, Ind., son of George and Myra (Cary) Mayer and was a lifelong Bronson area resident. He graduated from Bronson High School in 1968 where he was very active in sports, and excelled in basketball and baseball. He then attended three years of pre-med at Kalamazoo College. Nile Married Beverly Arver, the mother of his children, on Sept. 11, 1971, in Bronson. They divorced in 1992. Nile was active in Gladiola Farming for several years with his family at George Mayer and Sons Gladiola Farm. For the past 12 years, he had worked in construction and was a well known carpenter. Woodworking was his passion and hobby as well as his occupation. He had even made Lincoln log sets and rocking chairs for his family. He also enjoyed arrowhead hunting and dancing, especially country line dancing and ballroom dancing and was well known for his humor. Surviving are his best friend, work partner and the love of his life, Lynn Livingston; his four sons, Jason and Angela Mayer and their son, Braedyn of Bronson; Jarod Mayer of Burr Oak; Jacob Mayer and his sons Alden and Ashton of Bronson; and Joshua of Las Vegas, Nev.; his mother, Myra Mayer of Bronson; his brother Rex and Dianne Mayer of Burr Oak; two sisters, Barbara Phillips of Sturgis and Beverly and Mark Harker of Bronson as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, George Mayer. The family will receive friends at the Kolcz Funeral Home from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2009, where memorial donations are suggested to Branch County Habitat for Humanity. The funeral service will be private and will be held Sunday, July 12, 2009. Interment will be in the family lot at Trayer Cemetery. |
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Orlin F. Boggs, 92, of Goshen, Ind., and formerly of Howe, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 3, 2009, at Waterford Crossing in Goshen. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 pm today at Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at English Prairie Church of the Brethren. Burial will be in English Prairie Cemetery in Howe. Memorials may be made to English Prairie Church of the Brethren. |
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Patricia J. Goff, 71, of LaGrange, Ind., died July 8, 2009, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange. According to her wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Condolences may be left for the family at  www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com. |
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Pauline M. Lambright, 93, lifelong Litchfield resident, passed away July 2, 2009, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility.  She was born May 17, 1916, in Litchfield, the daughter of Rex and Olive (Swope) Curey.  Pauline graduated from Litchfield High School and was a bus driver for the Litchfield Community Schools for 22 years.  She was a 70-year member of the Litchfield Rebecca Lodge and was the Litchfield site coordinator for the Hillsdale County Senior Services Center.  Pauline enjoyed camping trips, playing the piano and organ, watching soap operas on television, playing cards and painting in oils. On Dec. 23, 1934, she married Duane Lambright and he preceded her in death in 1987. Survivors include one daughter, Regina (Gordon) Knapp Litchfield; two sons,  Rex (Carol) Lambright Jonesville and Clifford (Judy) Lambright Onsted; one brother, Richard (Pauline) Curey Litchfield; 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, two sons (Harvey and Charles Lambright), grandson (Tony Knapp), two brothers (Ransom and Levi Curey), and one sister (Ruth Lent). Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield, with the Rev. Clyde Wonders officiating.  Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Litchfield.  Visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m. until time of service Monday. Memorials are suggested to the Litchfield District Library Building Fund or the Litchfield United Methodist Church Food Pantry. |
RICHARD L. ROBBINS VALLEY CENTER Richard L. Robbins, age 83, of Valley Center, died July 2, 2009. He was born July 8, 1925 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Stewart and Katharine Robbins. He graduated from Henry Ford Trade School and joined the U.S. Army. He served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Dick married Billie Joan Duncan on May 17, 1946. Richard was retired from Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 of Southfield. He worked many years for Ensroth Construction. Dick loved to golf and had been a member of the Senior's Golf League in Capac. He also hunted and fished and was a lifetime member of the Brown City VFW and the Peck American Legion. He is survived by three children, Dennis Robbins of Edmonds, WA, Barb (Steve Wetter) Robbins of Brown City and Pamela (Terry) Scott of Arizona City, Arizona; one stepson, Larry Henderson, twenty-three grandchildren and forty-nine great grandchildren, two great grandchildren; one sister, Marie Vega and one daughter-in-law, Michele Robbins.. He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Joan (1967); one son, Richard Lee Robbins Jr. (2000); one brother, Stewart and one step daughter, Carol Zeiglar. Funeral services were held at Carman Funeral Home in Brown City. Burial followed in Valley Center Cemetery. Arrangements made by Carman Funeral Home, Brown City. |
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ROBERT ALAN DANIELSON LUDINGTON Robert Alan Danielson, age 54, of Ludington, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28. Bob was born July 12, 1954 in Ludington, the son of Eugene and Stella (Claypool) Danielson. He grew up in Ludington graduating from Ludington High School with the class of 1973. He was married on Sept. 7, 2008 to Janice Cook and she survives. Bob was employed as a journeyman millwright by Harsco for 33 years and in his free time enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, NASCAR and spending time with his family. He was currently working on restoring a 1978 El Camino. He was a member of the Ludington Boat Club, the Dear Brothers Association, and UAW Local 811. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his family, which includes his wife, Janice Cook Danielson of Ludington; his children, Tim (Jessica) Danielson of Ludington and Shelly (Jeff) Samuels of Erlanger, Kentucky; his parents, Eugene and Stella Danielson of Florida; his in-laws, Wes and Bette Cook of Croswell; his sisters, Linda (Doug) Shank of Minnesota, Cindy Noble and Melody (Scott) Berryman, both of Florida; his grandchildren, Jordan, Jayden and Gabe Danielson; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by special friends Dale and Lynn Guenthardt of Ludington. The funeral for Bob Danielson was held at Trinity Evangelical Free Church with the Rev. Ryan Cook and the Rev. Harold Price officiating. Interment followed in Lakeview Cemetery. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Hospice of Michigan or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements made by Dorrell Funeral Home. |
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The Rev. John Blankespoor,  94, died Wednesday, July 8, 2009, from pneumonia at Brookcrest Nursing Home in Grandville. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Faith Community Christian Reformed Church, 5250 Byron Center, Wyoming, with the Rev. Roger Groenboom officiating. Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery.  Visitation is 1-3 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4145 Chicago Drive, and one hour prior to the service at the church. |
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The Rev. Milo Francis DeMint, age 90, formerly of Nottawa, Mich., passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Our Lady of Victory Nursing Home in Bourbonnais, Ill. He was born June 7, 1919, in Columbus, Ohio, a son of Frank A. and Louise M. DeMint. The Rev. Milo DeMint spent many years as a minister of the Nazarene Church, with pastorates in Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin. He was an ordained elder of the Michigan District Church of the Nazarene. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife and family: Wilmyth L. DeMint of Bourbannais; a daughter, Rebecca (David) Pitts of Gardendale, Ala.; three sons, Michael (Norma) DeMint of Gregory, Mich., Daniel (Dianna) DeMint) of St. Louis, Mo., and John (Debbie) DeMint of St. Anne, Ill.; two sisters, June (Dick) McKinley of Pataskala, Ohio, and Jewel Woody of Ripley, W. Va.; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Milo was preceded in death by a brother, David DeMint, a sister, Joan Presley; and a grandchild. Visitation will be held from 12-1 p.m. today, prior to the service at 1 p.m., at Three Rivers Church of the Nazarene, 1221 Coon Hollow Road, Three Rivers, with Pastor Bob Anderson officiating. Interment will be held in Nottawa Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Hohner Funeral Home of Three Rivers.   |
• Richard Allen Barrett, 41, of Kaleva, died July 6. Oak Grove Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Richard G. Shepherd, Jr., age 59, of Adrian passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at his home. Richard was born Oct. 20, 1949, in Tecumseh, Mich., the son of Richard and Barb Era (House) Shepherd, Sr. During the Vietnam War Richard served his country in the Army and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal as well as the Marksman Badge.  He played the drums for several local bands. Rick was a very caring and generous man to both friends and family and was always ready to help those in need. He was a life member of the DAV. Rick is survived by his mother, Barb Era Beckey of Adrian; two sisters, Nancy (Tom) Bush of Brooklyn and Linda “Jeanie” (Michael) VanCoppenolle of Adrian; four treasured nieces and their families; many great nieces and great nephews; several aunts and uncles; and wonderful friends who assisted with his care. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, a brother, James Shepherd; a great niece, Chandler; and his stepfather, Russell Beckey. The funeral service for Rick will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2009, at Wagley Funeral Home with Dr. Daniel Shepherd officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery with military honors conducted by the VFW Annis-Fint Post #1584 and the Disabled American Veterans. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. You may also send condolences to his family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Rick may be made to the DAV or Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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Richard O’Connor,  age 74, of Holland, passed away at Hospice House of Holland Thursday, July 9, 2009, following a short illness. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are by the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes. 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. |
Richard V. Heck 1918-2009 Richard V. Heck, 90, Cheboygan, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009 at Hospice House in Cheboygan. Richard was born November 8, 1918 in Pigeon, the son of Edward and Bertha (Weiss) Heck. He married Ida Mae Schweitzer on October 24, 1941. She preceded him in death on April 9, 1989. Richard married Louise Baur on November 5, 1994. He served in the European Theater with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was employed in underground construction by Frank J. Knight in Troy for over 40 years, retiring in 1980 as a head foreman. Richard resided in Detroit most of his life, later in Atlanta for 20 years and finally in Cheboygan for the past 10 years. He was a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church, VFW Post #5857 in Onaway, and enjoyed collecting stamps, gardening, crossword puzzles, playing cards and woodworking. Richard is survived by his wife, Louise; two daughters, Jean (John) Baumert, Indiana and Nancy Heck, North Carolina; one son, Keith (Cheryl) Heck, Wisconsin; three step-daughters, Dianna Baur, Florida, Marilee (Bernard) Lillie, Cheboygan and Karen (Roger) Richardson, Florida; one step-son, Andrew (Marie) Baur, Michigan; five grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Ida Mae; three sisters, Lorene Blome, Fern Heck and Dorothy Stark and three brothers, Norman, Robert and infant brother, Orville. Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at St. Thomas Lutheran Church with Rev. Harry A. Budd Wagner officiating. Burial was in Glen Eden Cemetery, Livonia. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Straits, the St. Thomas Food Pantry, or the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Christian Funeral Home, Cheboygan. |
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A memorial Mass for Richard and #147;Rich and #148; (Stock) Stasiak, 64, formerly of Temperance, who died June 5 in Sarasota, Fla., will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Temperance. |
Robert F. Robinson Lapeer Robert F. Robinson, 77, of Lapeer for the last 23 years, passed away Tuesday (June 30, 2009). He was born February 19, 1932, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, to George and Nora (Logan) Robinson. He married Norma J. Smith on January 19, 1957 in Detroit. Mr. Robinson proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a paratrooper and paramedic. Being a pilot was always something he was very proud of, along with the fun fact that he participated in air show acrobatics when he was very young. He was an entrepreneur and electrician by trade. Bob loved being a devout Catholic as a member of Immaculate Conception Church, as well as appreciating church architecture at his home church and everywhere. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being very family oriented - especially as a great dad. He is survived by wife, Norma Robinson; children, Deborah Nussbaum of Farmington, Cheryl (Daniel) Barnes of Warren, Mark Robinson of Downingtown, Pa., Susan Ro |
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Rosalie M. Northup, 77, of Hillsdale, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009 at her home. She was born June 21, 1932 in Hillsdale County to John and Ida (Williams) Winchell.  She was married June 23, 1951 to Fredrick Northrup and he preceded her in death in 1995. Rosalie is survived by three daughters, Linda Bilby of North Adams, Carol Kline of Camden and Patricia (Delbert) Howard of Hillsdale; four sons, Donald (Wanda) Northrup of Litchfield, Michael (Annette) Northrup, Dennis (Kelly) Northrup and Frank (Melissa) Northrup all of Hillsdale; two sisters, Imajean Spahr of Ransom Township and Judy (George) Sines of Pittsford; three brothers, Jack (Phyllis) Winchell of Hillsdale, Lewis (Ada) Winchell of Mount Pleasant and Ronald Winchell of Florida; 50 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her husband Fredrick, she was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Vickie and Debbie; a sister, Doreen; two brothers, Fremont and Dick; and two grandsons, Jason and Richard Paul. Graveside funeral services for Rosalie M. Northrup will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday. at Cambria #1 Cemetery, Cambria Township with Pastor Paul Craig officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Monday  at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to the Hillsdale County Senior Services Center. To view this obituary and send condolences please visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
Roy A. Koch Jr. May 1, 1930-July 8, 2009 Thursday, July 9, 2009 11:30 AM |
Roy A. Koch Jr., formerly of River Rouge and Monroe. |
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Sandra Elaine Benfield passed away May 15, 2009 in San Diego, California surrounded by her husband Darrell E. Benfield and 3 daughters. Sandy was known for her smile and hugs. She dedicated her life to serve Jehovah God on May 5, 1974 and she shared in spreading the news about God's Kingdom to many people. Her heart was full of love and she made you feel like a friend for years as soon as you met. Loving-kindness, joy and huggable were some qualities that came easy for Sandy. Friends and family have said that her hugs are going to be the one thing that is missed the most. Sandy was born in Round Lake Beach, Ill, on April 28, 1945 to Pearlie and Harriet Burgess. She was the oldest of four girls. She is preceded in death by her father and one day old daughter Cassandra. Sandy is survived her dearest companion of 42 years, Darrell of San Diego, Calif.; mother of Harriet of Round Lake Beach, Ill.; two daughters, Veronica (Jeremy) Streeter of Coldwater, Mich. And Lynee (Shawn) Schneider of Lewiston, Me., and foster daughter Nirvana (Gene) Champaco of Fairfield, Calif.; three sisters, Pamela (Jim) Anthony of Bronson, Mich., Jackie Garcia of Indiana, Babette Burgess of Battle Creek, Mich.; 3 grandchildren, 11 nieces and nephews and many friends in California, Michigan and Illinois.  A memorial service is going to be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses located on Jonesville Road in Coldwater.   |
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Shirley Elizabeth Oestrike July 29, 1932-June 28, 2009 Tuesday, July 7, 2009 12:21 PM |
Shirley Elizabeth Oestrike, age 76, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009 at the Arbor Hospice Residence after a long illness with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. |
• Sue A. Knauss, 65, of Irons, died Sunday morning, July 5. The Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Vernett E. Palmer, age 95, of Three Rivers, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Riverview Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.  She was born Nov. 25, 1914, in Sturgis, a daughter of Merton and Edith (Laughlin) Miller. Mrs. Palmer has been a lifelong resident of this area.  She retired from Weyerhauser Corp., formerly Eddy Paper, in 1955.  She was a member of the Three Rivers Eagles Auxiliary #2303, American Legion Hice Shutes #170 Auxiliary, the Grandmothers Club, and D.A.V. Auxiliary.  On Dec. 31, 1936, she married Nolan “Pete” Palmer, who preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memory a step-son, Donald Palmer, of California; a niece, Nancy Sult, of Three Rivers; a great-niece and nephew, Jennifer and Timothy Sult; and a sister, Marie Mayer. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. today at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Arrangements are by the Hohner Funeral Home of Three Rivers.   |
Vernon L. "Babe" Mathews, 70, of York, S.C., and formerly of Charlevoix, died June 25, 2009, at home. |
Victoria L. Currington-Leach Jan. 16, 1974-July 5, 2009 Tuesday, July 7, 2009 12:21 PM |
Victoria L. Currington-Leach, age 35, of Monroe, died Sunday at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. She had been in poor health for 1 and frac12; years. |
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Virginia Louise Shaw, 80, of Hillsdale, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit. She was born June 24, 1929 in Indiana, Penn. to Boyd A. and Zola M. (Kerr) Stuchell. She was married June 26, 1948 to Donald Gordon Shaw Sr. and he survives. Virginia was a graduate of Hillsdale High School and was a former employee of Kiddie Brush and Toy Company. She was a Neighborhood Chatter Club member and a former Camp Fire Girls assistant. Besides her husband D. Gordon Shaw Sr., she is survived by a daughter, Deborah (Daniel) Wheeler of Hillsdale; two sons, Larry Shaw of Jonesville and Ronald (Cheryl) Shaw of Litchfield; six brothers, George (Doris) Stuchell of Jonesville, Ed (Joan) Stuchell of Cambria, Roger (Cindy) Stuchell, Tom (Darlene) Stuchell, Robert (Alice) Stuchell, and Homer (Shirley) Stuchell all of Hillsdale; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, a son Donald Gordon Shaw Jr.; three sisters, Jane, Jean and Roberta; and a brother, Boyd A. Stuchell Jr. Funeral services for Virginia L. Shaw will be 11 a.m. Friday at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with the Rev. Clyde Wonders officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset View Cemetery, Jonesville. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to Hospice of Hillsdale County. To view this obituary and send condolences please visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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EWEN, Mich. -- Virginia May (Popps) Fields, know to her friends as "Ginny" and to her family as "Pooh," passed away peacefully in the Hundred Acre Wood surrounded by her family on Friday, July 3, 2009. |
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Vivian H. Juntunen, 90, of Bessemer, died Thursday, July 2, 2009, in Wakefield. |
WAYNE JOHN RUMPTZ SNOVER Wayne John Rumptz, age 80, of Snover, passed away Monday, June 29, 2009 with his sister-in-law, two nieces and care giver at his side. He was born on July 18, 1928 in Argyle to the late William and Luella (Osentoski) Rumptz. He married Bonnie Mae Franzel on August 5, 1961 in Bad Axe. She preceded him in death on February 4, 2006. Wayne attended a country school. He served in the US Army. He worked for Detroit Edison and for Central Transport Trucking before retiring after 30 years and two months. He was a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Argyle and loved to umpire for the church softball games. He loved trapping, gardening and spending time with his family and friends. Wayne is survived by his sister-in-law, Vicky (Dennis) Walling of Ubly; two nieces, Kelly (Walling) Phillips of Snover, Krystal (Walling) Fetterhoff of Ubly; one nephew, Mike Rumptz of Argyle; one great niece, Alaina June Fetterhoff of Ubly; two great nephews, Jarrett Everett Phillips of Snover and Jonathon Dennis Wayne Fetterhoff of Ubly. He was preceded in death by his brother, Myron Rumptz on April 9, 1998 and his sister, Phyllis Oliver on June 30, 2008 and an infant sister. The funeral Mass was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Argyle with the pastor, Rev. Joseph Griffin, officiating. Burial was in the St. Ignatius Cemetery in Freiburg with military honors provided by the Thumb Veterans Organization. Arrangements made by Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home, Ubly. |
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Wanda Lee Cramer, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Saginaw Covenant Hospital after a short illness. There will be a memorial service at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Phil Hortop presiding. Wanda lived at the Antler Arms apartment complex in Gladwin since February of 2003. Wanda leaves many friends in Gladwin, and her smile and unique sense of humor will be greatly missed by all. |
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Warren Daniel (Beck) Bachtel, age 83, of White Pigeon, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Heartland Health Center in Three Rivers after a short illness. He was born in Mishawaka on Nov. 1, 1925, a son of Merrell and Martha Overholser Bachtel. He had lived in the White Pigeon area since 1971, coming from Millersburg and northern Indiana. He married Lillie Mae (Daisy) Sheperd on May 1, 1954, in New Paris, Ind. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked as an auto mechanic at Grants Auto Clinic in White Pigeon and at other auto repair shops. He was also self-employed. He worked as a farmer and truck driver, and he also repaired vintage tractors. He was a member of the Church of Christ, the Constantine American Legion, the Millersburg American Legion, the DAV in Sturgis and the St. Joe Valley Old Engine Association. He was a charter member of the Northeast Indiana Steam and Gas Association. He also was an avid collector of farm toys. He is survived by his wife, Lillie Mae Bachtel of White Pigeon; a daughter, Brenda L. (Gordon) Bickel Jr. of Jones; a son, Daniel Bachtel of White Pigeon; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Thelma “Becky” Mishler of Dunlap, Ind.; a brother, Homer (Mabel) Bachtel of Syracuse, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandchild and one great-grandchild. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon, Mich. |
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