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Born on July 13, 1920 to Arthur and Myrtle (Hazzard) Wakeman in Bangor, MI, Arliss Ruth Benham died on July 13, 2009, her 89th birthday, at the Kairos Dwelling Home in Kalamazoo.  She graduated from Bangor High School, as class valedictorian, and also graduated from the North Central Bible Institute of Minneapolis, Minn. In 1980, at 70 years of age, she retired from the Kellogg Company as Consultant of Consumer Affairs and was at that time, the company's oldest working employee. An organist/pianist for over 60 years, she played for a number of churches including the First Baptist Churches in Minot, N.D., Coldwater, and Battle Creek. She also played for the Battle Creek Bible Church. On June 2006, at the age of 86, she retired as the pipe organist for St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church of Battle Creek. Arliss Benham loved God, her family, and her church and was dedicated to serving God through her gift of music.  She is survived by one daughter, Diann (James) Danhoff, Gull Lake and one son, Dr. John (Merridee) Benham, Jr., Blaine, Minn.; seven grandchildren, Emily Fairbanks, Joshua Sattler, Dr. Stephen (Kris) Benham, Melody (Scott) Ivester, Dr. Todd (Tirza) Benham, PJ (Lisa) Danhoff, Jayne (Erik) Sabaitis; ten great-grandchildren; one sister, Virginia Thomas, Grandbury, Texas; several nieces and nephews, and two special friends, Ella and Jake.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Roselyn Crandall, South Haven  At the request of family members, friends may call Thursday from 3-8 p.m. at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home in Battle Creek. A Service of Thanksgiving to honor Arliss' life will be held at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Battle Creek at 11 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2009.  Memorials may be made to: Kairos Dwelling Home, 2945 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, Music in World Cultures, St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church or a charity of one's choice. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.# |
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Arthur H. “Buck” Marquardt, 61, of Jerome, passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, at his home, following a long bout with cancer. He was born Nov. 10, 1947, in Toledo, Ohio, to Arthur and Margaret “Maggie” (Henry) Marquardt; she survives in Vero Beach, Fla. Mr. Marquardt was married March 9, 1974, to Jutta Zoepke and she survives. Mr. Marquardt was a three-time graduate of the University of Toledo. He served 23 years as a secondary teacher at Madison High School from 1971 to 1995. In 1995 he was accepted into the Foreign Service where he served as a diplomat working in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Beijing before falling ill in 2003. Surviving besides his wife Jutta and mother Maggie, are two children, Lauren Marquardt residing at home and Jeffrey Marquardt of Beijing, China and a sister, Nancy (Jim) May of Vero Beach, Florida. Memorial services for Arthur Marquardt will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11 on the shore at Goose Lake, 9615 Lakeview Drive, Jerome, MI 49249. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to Great Lake Hospice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. |
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Barbara Ann Ward, 54, of Sturgis, Mich., died July 9, 2009 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo following a short illness. Relatives and friends may call from noon until 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon where services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday with teh Deacon Bruce Fielis officiating. Burial will be in Salem Lutheran Cemetery. |
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Barbara J. Demers, 71, of Osseo passed away Wednesday July 8, 2009 at the Mac McGuire Skilled Nursing Facility in Hillsdale. She was born March 5, 1938 in Gary, Ind. to Martin and Josephine (Koritko) Maluvac. She was married Aug. 17, 1957 to Michael Demers and he survives. Barbara was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hillsdale and was a former member of the Ladies of the Moose in Montpelier, Ohio. Besides her husband Michael, she is survived by a daughter, Lorraine Landers of Valparaiso, Ind.; a sister, Jo Anna Russ of Portage, Ind.; a brother, Bill (Diane) Maluvac of Chesterton, Ind.; three grandchildren, Charles Landers Jr., Michael Landers and Amanda Landers; and one great-grandchild, Eva Edinger. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Daniel, in 2008. A mass of Christian burial for Barbara J. Demers will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hillsdale with Father Ioane Sigarara as celebrant. Private family interment will take place at St. Anthony Cemetery. There will be a prayer vigil service 6 p.m. Friday with visitation to follow until 8 p.m., at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Mac McGuire Skilled Nursing Facility. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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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. |
Burton M. Orvis, 72, of Flint, and formerly of Charlevoix, died Friday, June 10, 2009, in Flint. |
Caroline Grumbache Ferndale It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Caroline Grumbache on July 7, 2009 at the age of 83. She was born to Coretta Boufford and George Strausbaugh in Detroit. She married Ernest (Bud) Grumbache in 1942 and they enjoyed 53 years together. First making their home in Detroit, after WWII they soon moved to Metamora to raise their family "in the country". Following retirement, they move to the sunshine of Eustis, Fla., where Bud predeceased Caroline in 1995. Caroline spent the last six years of her life enjoying living with her daughter, Marcie, in Ferndale, Mich. Caroline is survived and will be greatly missed by her daughters, Marcie Major of Ferndale, Pam Jarrett of Burlington, Vt., Jill (husband, Claude) Boileau of Montreal, Quebec, Canada; granddaughters, Alana and Natalie Boileau of Montreal; brother, Dennis Strausbaugh of Bellville; sisters-in-law, Henrietta Audritsh of South Lyon and Anna Williams of Owosso; n |
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Caroline "Carrie" E. Gaiera |
Caroline "Carrie" E. Gaiera, 90, of Pigeon, passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care, Pigeon., Funeral Memorial Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 from St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville, with the Rev. Fr. Kenneth Yaroch officiating. |
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Chad Neal Edmonds July 19, 1981-July 12, 2009 Tuesday, July 14, 2009 11:38 AM |
Chad Neal Edmonds, 27 years, of South Lyon, MI formerly of Dundee, MI passed away Sunday, July 12, 2009. |
Charles E. "Chuck" Strautz, 64, of Stanton passed away Saturday, July 11, 2009 in Florida., |
Charles H. Post of Gladwin, formerly of Saginaw, beloved husband, father and brother passed away Saturday, July 11, 2009 at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor at the age of 64. |
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Charles R. Schwartz, age 51, of Adrian passed away unexpectedly at his home, Sunday, July 12, 2009. Arrangements are pending at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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Charles “Chuck” Schwartz, age 51, of Adrian passed away unexpectedly at his home, Sunday, July 12, 2009. He was born June 12, 1958, in Adrian, the oldest son of Robert and Mary (Burkert) Schwartz. Chuck graduated from Adrian High School with the class of 1976. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Siena Heights University. On Aug. 17, 1985, Chuck married Sheila Dwyer at the Holy Rosary Chapel. Chuck was the Manufacturing Manager of the Tecumseh Division of Tecumseh Products from 1985 to 2007. Since 2007, he worked as the Chief Operations Officer for Gary Gray Institute.  Chuck was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #1665, Kiwanis and the Lenawee Country Club. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church as well as Ogden Church. Most precious to Chuck was time spent with his family and friends. He enjoyed playing golf and was the assistant coach of the girl’s softball team at Lenawee Christian School. He also coached at Girls of Summer and Hot Rocks camps. In addition to his wife, Sheila, Chuck is survived by a daughter, Michelle; a son, Daniel; his mother, Mary; and his siblings, Cecelia Schwartz, Marian (Wayland) Echelbarger, Barbara (Richie) Gallatin, Ann (Robert) Love, James (Pamela) Schwartz and Matthew (Laura) Schwartz, all of Adrian. Also surviving are many wonderful nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Schwartz; father-in-law, Charles Dwyer; and an uncle, Charles Bay Kenny. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father David Hudgins presiding. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Adrian. Friends may visit the family at Wagley Funeral Home on Wednesday from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Chuck may be made to The Daily Bread, Hickman Cancer Center at Bixby Medical Center, or the Lenawee Christian School Scholarship Fund. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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Corrine Mae Van Tatenhove, age 83, of Hudsonville, formerly of Holland passed away on Monday, July 13, 2009 at the Zeeland Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2009 at First Baptist Church, 246 West Main Street in Zeeland.  Pastor Tom Vanden Berg will be officiating.  Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday from 2:00-3:45 p.m. at First Baptist Church prior to the service. Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Cynthia Joann Williams, age 46, of Knob Noster, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born on Nov. 9, 1962, in Coldwater, the daughter of James E. and Sally A. (Arklie) Uhrig. On June 27, 1981, in Quincy, she was united in marriage to Curtis W. Williams. Cynthia was a graduate of the Coldwater High School and attended college for a while. She worked for First Community Bank as an AVP of Purchasing and Internal Auditor. Cynthia was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sedalia. She volunteers for the American Cancer Society, where she was Chairperson for Relay for Life, as well as being on the Regional Council and Heroes of Hope. Survivors include her husband, Curtis W. Williams; two daughters and husbands, Courtney P. Rumans and Bryan M. and Christine M. Morton and Johnathan D. all of Knob Noster; her parents, James E. and Sally A. Uhrig of Coldwater; parents-in-laws, Carl O. and Janet M. Williams of Papillion, Neb.; and one brother, Michael Uhrig of Grove City, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2009, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sedalia. Pastor Ken Tatkenhorst will be officiating.  Burial will be in the Knob Noster Cemetery. Pallbearers are Derek Morton, Bryan Rumans, Calvin Williams, Craig Williams, Cameron Williams, Michael Uhrig, Bryant Massengale and Aaron Ringen.  Honorary pallbearer will be Steve Quick. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society and may be left in care of the funeral home. |
Dale A. Riedel 1943-2009 Dale A. Riedel, 66, Yale and formerly of Delaware Township, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Medilodge of Yale. He was born April 16, 1943 in Forestville to the late Max and Helen B. (Bieth) Riedel. He was a 1960 graduate of Harbor Beach High School. He worked at Michigan Peat Moss Company in Minden City and farmed with his father in Delaware Township. Dale is survived by three sisters, Emma Hanselman, Fort Gratiot, Ilene (Sherman) Miller, Athens and Joyce (Michael) Wrubel, Woodland; four brothers, Robert (Shirley) Riedel, Jeddo, Richard (Terry) Riedel, Trenton, Warren (Diane) Riedel, Harbor Beach and Larry (Lana) Riedel, Harbor Beach; several nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother on June 11, 1964 and his father in October of 1995. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church, Forestville with Rev. Paul Bala officiating. Burial was in the EastDelaware Township Cemetery. Memorials are requested to St. John Chrysostom Church, Forestville or the Medilodge of Yale. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Smigielski Funeral Home, Minden City. |
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Darbi Lynn Jones Aug. 26, 1959-July 9, 2009 Tuesday, July 14, 2009 11:39 AM |
Darbi Lynn Jones passed away July 9th, 2009 in Palm Coast, Florida. |
Darlene J. Roach of Bancroft, age 73 died July 2, 2009 at Hurley Medical Center surrounded by her family. |
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Dean Edward John, 75, of Petoskey, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at Petoskey's Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. |
Dennis Eugene Seeley, age 52, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at his home with his family by his side. |
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Diane S. Norris, 41, of Monroe passed away Thursday morning. |
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• Donald Francis Martin, 92, of Pentwater, died Friday July 10. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Ludington is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Donnabelle Witham, 84, of Topeka, Ind., died July 14, 2009, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, Ind. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange. Burial will be in Fairfield Cemetery in Corunna, Ind. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.     |
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Doris Jenkins, 96, of Adrian, formerly of the Wheatland Township area, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2009, at Provincial House in Adrian. She was born June 22, 1913, in Ogden Township, Lenawee County, 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 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 and three sisters, Edith Gothup, Myrtle Graham, and Margurite Tilton. Funeral services for Doris will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11 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. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 10 at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Fairfield Baptist Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
Doris M. Brown 1929-2009 Doris Mae Brown, 80, Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at her daughter's home, with her family by her side, while under hospice care. She was born on May 19, 1929 to the late Earl and Beatrice (Ganley) Dickinson. Doris married Donald Brown on January 23, 1954 in San Francisco, Calif. Doris was co-owner of Don's Water Service, Harbor Beach. She loved to read her Bible and other books as well as tend to her flowers, play cards and do jigsaw puzzles. She is survived by her husband, Donald, Harbor Beach; son, Don, Grand Rapids; two daughters, Susan (James) Scott, Harbor Beach and Amy Brown, Portage; one sister-in-law, Florence Dickinson and several nieces and nephews. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Tim Brown and three brothers, David, Douglas and Larry Dickinson. Cremation has taken place. There will be a grave side service at a later date. Memorials may be given to the United Hospice of Marlette. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. |
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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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Dorothy Jager Imlay City Dorothy Jager, 101, of Imlay City, passed away Sunday (July 12, 2009) at Lapeer County Medical Care Facility. Dorothy Dekema was born January 12, 1908, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Frank and Anna Dekema. She grew up in Kalamazoo. She spent most of her life in Imlay City. She married Fred Jager on May 8, 1926 in Kalamazoo. Dorothy was a homemaker and a member of Imlay City Christian Reformed Church. She is survived by her sons, Lewis Jager of Imlay City and Donald (Ozzie) Jager of Grand Rapids; daughters, Polly (Bob) Hatfield of California and Alice Marshall of Tennessee; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brother, Rich (Dorothy) Dekema of Kalamazoo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Jager in 1963; sons, John, Frank, Robert and Gerard Jager; daughters, Frances Sedorchuk and Lois Miller; daughter-in-law, Jean Jager; parents, Frank and Anna. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday (July 15, 2 |
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Edith Conley, age 70, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009, at Sturgis Hospital. She was born Aug. 28, 1938, in Knott County, Ky., a daughter to Taulby and Delana Roberta (Shepard) Handshoe and has been a resident here since 1958, moving from Jackson, Mich. On March 18, 1953, in Kentucky, she married Clyde Conley. He preceded her in death Dec. 17, 2005. Edith had worked at Glabmin Paramount Furniture Co. in Sturgis and retired from Coachmen R.V. in Middlebury, Ind. She enjoyed watching TV and was fond of game shows such as Jeopardy and also mysteries and she so enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are four daughters, Judy (William) Wolf of Sturgis, Loreane (Cliff) Ditmer of Bristol, Ind.,  Shirley Russell of Sturgis, and Lilly (Thomas) Mines of Nunica, Mich.; one son, Carlos‚ “Bud” Conley and wife, Pam, of Burr Oak; 17 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; her mother, Delana Roberta Terry of Kendallville, Ind.; one sister, Maggie Grow; and one brother, Oscar Handshoe, both of Kendallville, Ind. She was preceded in death by her father and husband. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2-4 p.m and 6-8 p.m. today at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis. Services celebrating the life of Edith Conley will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Willie Collins and Mr. Birtchel Mosley officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
Edmond D. Johnson May 4, 1943-July 9, 2009 Sunday, July 12, 2009 12:34 AM |
Edmond Donald Johnson was born on May, 4, 1943 in Weeksbury, Kentucky. Edmond was the one of five children born from the union of Wid Johnson and Beatrice (Stanley) Johnson. |
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Edmund Johnson of Monroe died Thursday. |
Edwin Norris, of Eaton Rapids, died Monday, July 13, 2009 at the Heartland Health Care Center in Ionia at the age of 85. |
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Elaine J. Ooms,  69, of Holland, died Sunday July 12, 2009, at her home. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Inc., Downtown Chapel. |
Elizabeth A. Geiger 1913-2009 Elizabeth Adelaide (Volmering) Geiger, 96, Harbor Beach and formerly of Forestville, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center in Harbor Beach. She was born on January 6, 1913 in Ruth to the late William and Theresa (Guitar) Volmering. She married Clement T. Geiger on May 22, 1934 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. He preceded her in death on March 3, 1984. Elizabeth was a graduate of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School. Prior to her marriage she worked in Detroit. Elizabeth and her husband resided on their farm in Sherman Township until they retired to Forestville in 1977. She was a dedicated wife and mother, raising a family of seven sons and one daughter. She was a parishioner of St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church in Forestville, where she was a member and former president of the Christian Mothers. She enjoyed her garden and playing cards. She is survived by seven sons, Gerald (Shirley) Geiger, Palms, Richard (Norma) Geiger, Springfield, Va., Herbert (Jean) Geiger, Bay City, Donald (Margaret) Geiger, Davison, Kenneth (Carolyn) Geiger, Hernando, Fla., Neil (Carolyn) Geiger, Davison and David (Hazel) Geiger, South Riding, Va.; one daughter, Ruth Ann (Joseph) Kucharczyk, Waxahachie, Texas; 31 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; two step grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren and three sisters-in-law, Eleanor Geiger, Margaret Volmering and Cecelia Siemen. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, William (Anna) Volmering, Vincent (Alvina) Volmering, Alexander (Theresa) Volmering, Cornelius (Evelyn) Volmering, Irene (Robert) Holdwick, Mary (Bernard) Gentner, Aloysius Volmering and infant twins, John and Agatha; brothers and sisters-in-law, Leroy (Marie) Geiger, Joseph Siemen, Bernard Geiger, Leona (Elmer) Hessling and Shirley (Ernest) Reinke. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church in Forestville. Rev. Paul Bala, pastor officiated. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Memorials are requested to St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church or Lakeview Extended Care. Arrangements were handled by the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home, Ubly. |
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Else Marie Kelly, age 94, formerly of Gladwin, passed away on June 14, 2009. |
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Esther M. Pierucke, age 94, of Burr Oak, Mich., passed away Friday evening, July 10, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village. Visitation will be held on Monday with funeral services celebrating her life to be held on Tuesday.  A full obituary with times will be in Monday’s paper and available at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com. |
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Esther Marie Pierucki, age 94, of Burr Oak, Mich., passed away Friday, July 10, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village. She was born Feb. 20, 1915, in Burr Oak Twp., Mich.,  a daughter to the late Annis and Erma Ruth (Johnson) Garn. Esther had been a lifelong resident of Burr Oak graduating from the Needham country school and working at Douglas Mfg. in Bronson and at National Carbon Coated Company in Sturgis. On Aug. 27, 1938, in Sturgis, Mich., she married John Pierucki.  He preceded her in death Jan. 17, 1994. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Joseph County Farm Bureau. Surviving are two daughters, Sharon (Phillip) Mitchell and Gatha Pierucki, both of Burr Oak; one son, Mark Pierucki of Burr Oak; three grandchildren, Todd (Julie) Mitchell, Steven (Tina) Mitchell, and Jenny Pierucki; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Erma Beckwith-Sherman; and infant son, Annis. The family will receive friends and relatives from 4-8 p.m. today, at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes - Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091. Funeral Services celebrating the life of Esther M. Pierucki will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, in the funeral home with The Rev. Brian Lutz, Heartland Hospice, officiating. Graveside services will follow in Burr Oak Cemetery.  The family suggest memorial donations be directed to Thurston Woods Village.  Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.     |
Evelyn Roselle ( Kendall) Miller completed her journey into the next life on June 26, 2009 in Lynnwood, Washington, where she spent her winters with her daughter, Susan Miller. |
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Frank A. Denbrock passed away at Allegiance Hospice Home on the morning of Saturday, July 11, 2009. He was born on July 6, 1925 in Coldwater, the son of Frank Albert and Josephine Burns-Denbrock. Frank was raised in Coldwater and attended Coldwater High School, where he excelled academically and as a football player. Frank went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps. He served 3-1/2 years in the Pacific Islands. He was a part of one of the first troops into Nagasaki after the nuclear bombing, helping the United States win the war. After returning home from the War, he attended Indiana Tech University, where he earned his degree in electrical engineering. It was here that he met the love of his life, Jane. He and Jane would have a loving marriage that lasted 62 years. He and Jane moved to Jackson, where Frank would take a job with Commonwealth & Associates. Frank worked for Commonwealth for 37 years, three months, and one day. After “retirement” from Gilbert Commonwealth & Associates, Frank founded Denbrock & Associates in 1986, and worked there through 2009 doing forensic engineering. His work carried him to all corners of the world. Frank has visited all 50 states and six continents for his work. Frank was preceded in death by his son, David Denbrock. Frank is survived by his wife, Jane Denbrock; daughter, Katherine (Michael) Giffin of Saginaw; son, Daniel (Phyllis) Denbrock of Hanover; grandchildren, Jesten Denbrock of Horton, Abby Giffin of Washington, D.C., Ashley (Bryan) Wolcott of Somerset, Melissa Denbrock of Jackson; great-grand-children, Makayla and Carter. He is also survived by his sisters, Marlene (James) Knopp of Oswego, N.Y., Patricia Homan of Orland, Calif., Sharon (James) Otis of Coldwater; his brothers, Donald (Annette) Denbrock of Bowling Green, Mo., John Denbrock of Coldwater; stepgrandchildren, Dale (Amy) Bartell, Joseph Bartell, Phillip (Laura) Bartell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Frank was heavily involved with the community. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the IEEE, the MSPE, the NSPE, the Country Club of Jackson, the Optimist Club of Jackson, the Cascade Detachment Unit 149, Marine Corps League, and the Old Car Restorer’s Club. He was a member of the Downtown Development Authority and was President of the Board of Trustee’s for Foote Hospital when the new hospital was built. He was a former member of the Board of Trustee’s of Republic Bank, and the Jackson Community Foundation Scholarship Committee. When his sons were young, he was a Boy Scout Troop Leader. He was also a member of the Third Tuesday Investment Club (that sometimes meets on Wednesday’s). Memorial services will be held at the First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 1 p.m. with Reverend Edward Ross officiating. The family will greet friends at Wetherby Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. with Military Honors at 7 p.m. and also at the church on Wednesday from noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Allegiance Hospice Home, First United Methodist Church, or the Marine Corps Scholarship Fund, 121 S. Saint Asaph St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Friends may send condolences or share a memory with the family at wetherbyfuneralhome.com. |
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Frank John Pieper, Jr., 85, of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 at his home., Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Harbor Beach, with burial in the church cemetery., Visitation will be from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach., A complete obituary will be in Wednesday's Huron Daily Tribune or by viewing www.RamseyFH.Com. |
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REEDSBURG, Wis. -- George Fox Browne, 83, passed away peacefully accompanied by his family and a beautiful sunset at his home in Reedsburg, Wis., on June 13, 2009, after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma. |
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Gertrude Wireman, 88, of Coldwater, died Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at her home. Gertrude was born Oct. 5, 1920 to Vinson and Vina (Wireman) Whitaker in Prestonburg, Ky. She married Ezra Wireman on April 23, 1937 in Lima. He preceded her in death on July 16, 1967. Gertrude spent many years working on the family farm with her husband before going to work for K-mart in Jackson, retiring after 25 years in the mid 1980s. She was a member of the Moscow Bible Church and had also attended Lockwood Community Church in Coldwater. Mrs. Wireman was a 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. She is survived by her daughters, Shelvia (Robert) Petrie of Jerome, Mira (Lacerne) Klingler of Coldwater; sisters, Grace Burk of Napoleon and Marjorie Stambaugh of Sarasota, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Gertrude was preceded in death by her son, Robert Lee Wireman in 1992 and one infant daughter, Betty Sue Wireman. A visitation will be held from 4 -7 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. The service will be held 1 p.m. Monday at the Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Alger, Ohio with visitation held prior to the service beginning at noon. The Rev. David Petersheim will officiate. Interment will follow at Preston Cemetery in Alger, Ohio. Memorials suggested to CHC Home Health & Hospice or the Fresnius Dialysis Center in Coldwater. |
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Gladys Lillian “Peggy” Paradine, 84, of Coldwater passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009. A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, July 18, 2009, 1 p.m., at Lockwood Cemetery in Branch County.  Arrangements were handled by the George White Funeral Home, Quincy. |
Gordon Suter Elba Twp. Gordon Suter (Marcel Gauthier), of Elba Township, passed away Saturday (July 11, 2009) at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Gordon was 75 years old and was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., on November 26, 1933. He was adopted by Emil Arthur Suter and raised by him and Gordon's mother, Margaret. He graduated from Brimley High School, class of 1952. He joined the Navy in the fall of 1952 and served until 1960. He married Nina Mae Stone on December 22, 1955 at Waterford Community Church. He worked at AC Spark Plug for 36 years and retired in 1996. Gordon was a member of Calvary Bible Church, American Legion #16 (Lapeer), Oddfellows Lodge #94 and Lapeer Eagles #2427. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, hunting, fishing, woodwork and camping. He leaves treasured memories to his wife, Nina; sons, Mark (Cindy) of Lapeer, David (Penny) of Apex, N.C., John (friend, Lisa) of Burton, Jim of Lapeer and Tim of Scotville; special niece-daughter, Linda (Steve |
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Greg James Booms 1961-2009 Greg James Booms, 47, Harbor Beach, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2009 at Houston Hospice in Houston, TX. He was born on September 18, 1961 in Harbor Beach to Marvin and the late Virginia (Wrubel) Booms. Greg and Cindy Weiss were married on November 5, 1994 in Harbor Beach. Greg was a mechanic for Harbor Beach Community Schools since 1992. He enjoyed modified tractor pulling, drag racing and especially being with his family. Greg was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Cindy, Harbor Beach; step-daughter, Courtney Booms, Peck; children, Zackery and Jessy Booms, Harbor Beach; father, Marvin Booms, Harbor Beach; brothers, Russell (Lorie) Booms, Bad Axe, Roy (Peg) Booms, Minden City and Dale (Pam) Booms, Harbor Beach and sister, Carol (Lenny) Fisher, Kinde. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 10, 2009 in Zion Lutheran Church, Harbor Beach with Rev. David McCloskey officiating. Burial was in Rock Falls Cemetery, Harbor Beach. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. |
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Harold E. Faust, Jr., age 73, of Adrian passed away Saturday, July 11, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Helen Sontag, 72, of Sebewaing, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw following a six-month illness., She was born Aug. 27, 1936 in Kilmanagh, daughter of the late Edwin and Martha (Fuerst) Weber., She was united in marriage to James A. Sontag on June 8, 1957 in Gagetown. He preceded her in death in January 1997., Helen had been employed as a secretary at the Owendale-Gagetown School system for 19 years before retiring in 1998., She was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling., Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Mark (Sherry) Sontag, and one daughter, Terri Mihacsi, all of Sebewaing; four grandchildren, Darcie (Chris) Hohne of North Branch, Stacey (Scotty) Buehrly of Owendale, Charlie Mihacsi and Jennifer Mihacsi, both of Sebewaing; two great-grandchildren, Brayden Buehrly and Madeline Hohne; a half brother, Edwin (Chris) Weber of Kawkawlin; and several nieces and nephews., The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The Rev. Charles Kuhl will officiate with burial in St. Agatha Catholic Cemetery in Gagetown., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday., Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or the Family Discretionary Fund., Arrangements are being handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. |
Helen Margaret Swehla July 13, 2009 Tuesday, July 14, 2009 11:38 AM |
Helen Margaret Swehla, 101, of Deerfield, formerly of Ida, died Monday. Arrangements by Capaul Funeral Home, Ida. |
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Isabel Ruth Potter, 84, of Carp Lake, died June 30, 2009, at Bay Bluffs medical care facility in Harbor Springs. |
J D (Jake) Lawson Nov. 23, 1938-June 30, 2009 Saturday, July 11, 2009 2:08 AM |
J D (Jake) Lawson, 70, of Knoxville, Tn., formerly of Monroe, passed away in his home June 30, 2009. He had been in poor health since 1981 and seriously ill for several months. |
Jeanne A. Complo July 13, 2009 Tuesday, July 14, 2009 11:37 AM |
Jeanne A. Complo, 65, Monroe died Monday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home. |
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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. |
John C. Peskey July 27, 1952-July 9, 2009 Monday, July 13, 2009 11:28 AM |
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John Peskey, 56, of Temperance has died at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. |
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Joseph A. Hoffer, age 61, of Holland, died Monday, July 13, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland following a two year battle with cancer. Friends may greet the family Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Lifestory Funeral Homes, 188 West 32nd  Street, Holland. A family graveside service will be held later.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Kimberley D. (Mecklenburg) Frye, 52, of Angola, Ind., and formerly of Bronson, Mich., died July 11, 2009 at her home in Angola. Kim was born Jan. 3, 1957, in Sturgis, Mich., to William and Rose (Bonfiglio) Mecklenburg. She has spent the past several years in the Angola area, having worked at many local restaurants. Kim had formerly attended St. Mary’s Church in Bronson. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was a very devoted grandmother. Kim is survived by the love of her life and longtime companion Larry Patton of Angola; her mother, Rose Mecklenburg of Bronson; her sons, Jeremy Christopher, Carl Christopher and Walter Frye; her daughter, Cheryl Mann; her brother, Jan Mecklenburg; sister, Robin and Mike Losinski, all of Bronson; and several grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, William; her brother, Terry Mecklenburg; and her sister, Carol Robinson. Relatives and friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Kolcz Funeral Home in bronson where services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Deacon Gerald Smoker of St. Mary’s Church, officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bronson. Memorials may be directed to the family, visit www.kolcz.com to share a thought in the online guestbook. |
• Larry Edward McKiernan, 78, of Ludington, died Monday July 13. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Ludington is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Larry Nicols, age 66,  of West Olive, died on July 11, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service will be on Thursday, July 16, 5:00 p.m. at The Living Word Christian Center, where Larry was a member. It is located at 277 Felch Street in Holland.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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MERCER, Wis. -- LeRoy W. Petersen, 81, of 3458N Popko Circle West, Mercer, died Friday evening, July 10, 2009, in his home. |
Lee B. Kreiner Columbiaville Lee B. Kreiner, 84, of Columbiaville, passed away Friday (July 10, 2009) at home with his family. Lee was born December 7, 1924, in Burnside Township, the son of the late William and Cecelia (Nellenbach) Kreiner. He later married Pauline M. Barton on January 28, 1950 in Lapeer. Lee was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Otisville, International Union of Operating Engineers, and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed bingo, camping, reading and baseball, but most of all his family. He is survived by his wife, Pauline; children, Marie Curell, Paul (Jolene) Kreiner, Carol (James) Chenoweth, Nancy (Gerald) Buck, Jennifer (Gary) Martus, Gail (Wayne) Streeter, Michael (Nicole) Kreiner and Debra (Larry) Martus; siblings, Elizabeth, Clare (Catherine) and his twin brother, Jack; 25 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 11 siblings. Memorials in memory of Lee may be made to the church food pantry or U of M Me |
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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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Linda A. Lock, 61, of Franklin, Tenn., formerly of Monroe, died Friday in her home. Arrangements are pending at Rupp Funeral Home. |
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Linda Adams, age 57, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Holland on June 29, 2009. The memorial service was held on July 7 in Pinconning.   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. |
Linda Arlene Lock May 20, 1948-July 10, 2009 Sunday, July 12, 2009 12:34 AM |
Linda Arlen Lock (Jones), 61, of Franklin, Tennessee, formerly of Monroe, died at 11 a.m. Friday in her home following a courageous 8-month battle with pancreatic cancer. |
• Lois Hope Reau, 84, of Ludington, died Sunday July 12. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Ludington is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead, 56, of Sheridan Township, died Friday Aug. 29, 2008 in Huron Medical Center of Bad Axe., She was born Feb. 21, 1952 in Cass City, daughter of William and Wanda (Billot) Kipp., She married Leon F. Guza in 1970 at Saint Mary Catholic Church, Parisville. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1999., She is a graduate of Sandusky High School. Lou Wanda was employed at the Ubly Community School since 1981 in the cafeteria and custodian of maintenance. She enjoyed cats, crafts, gardening, needle work, and visiting with family and friends., Lou Wanda is survived by two daughters, Jane Ann (David) Sadro of Ubly, and Theresa (Dan) Hill of Bad Axe; two sons, Eugene Guza of Bad Axe, and Leon Guza Jr. and Karan of Bad Axe; and nine grandchildren, Justin and Daniel Sadro, Sarah and Kelsey Hill, Sloan, Kelsie and Darian Gross, and Rayne and Sommer Guza. Lou Wanda also is survived by her parents, William and Wanda Kipp of Snover; one brother, Joseph (Sandy) Kipp of Marlette; and one sister, Betty (Dennis) Mausolf-Scharrer of Ruth., Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 3, 2008 in the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly, with the Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Bad Axe officiating., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Wednesday. Burial will be in Moore Township Cemetery, Snover. Memorials to the Family Discretionary Fund would be appreciated. |
Lucille Meyers, aged 90, of Muir, passed away July 11, 2009. |
MELVIN (TINY) KIRCHOFF CARSONVILLE A Memorial Celebration in honor of the life of Melvin (Tiny) Kirchoff will be Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Kirchoff Home, 5351 East Sanilac Road, Carsonville, Michigan 48419. |
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Margaret Kemperman, 63, of Marshall, and formerly of Colon, passed away Friday, July 10, 2009, at the Tendercare of Marshall nursing home in Marshall. Margaret was born Nov. 7, 1945, in Chicago, a daughter to the late Dallas R. and Jean M. (Hill) Kemperman. Margaret lived most of her life in Colon where she had attended Colon Schools. She is survived by one sister, Laurel (Don) Sedlacek of Coldwater; and one brother, John (Loreene) Kemperman of Coldwater; two nephews, Eric Kemperman of Coldwater and Brad (Lisa) Monje of Colon; and one great-nephew Matthew Monje. There will be no visitation or services at this time, cremation has taken place. A private family service will take place at a later date. If desired the family ask memorials to made in memory of Margaret to the St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Envelopes are available at the Schipper Funeral Home LTD. in Colon.   |
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 Mari Lea Britt, age 46, of Adrian, passed away Friday, July 10, 2009, at her home. Memorial services for Lea will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at 7 p.m., at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.  You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lenawee Humane Society or Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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Marian M. Myers, 88, of Waldron, Michigan passed away, Monday, July 6, 2009, in Hanover, Mich., at the home of her son, Mark. She was born March 19, 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 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11 at the Lauber Hill Reformed Mennonite Church in Burlington. Interment will follow in Lauber Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday 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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Marian E. Roth, age 88, of Houghton Lake, died Monday, July 13, 2009, at Lakeside Vistas and Villas in Holland.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Her ashes will be buried at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Flint.  Arrangements are by  Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St. Holland.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Martha M. Schmidt 1933-2009 Martha M. Schmidt, 76, Sebewaing, died Monday, July 6, 2009 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City following a lengthy illness. She was born July 5, 1933 in Caro, daughter of the late Charles E. and Adelaide (O'Brien) Dowling. She was united in marriage to Paul W. Schmidt on June 22, 1957 in Caro. He preceded her in death on February 8, 1984. Martha had been a home economics teacher at the Unionville-Sebewaing Area High School for 32 years before retiring in 1993. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Sebewaing. She also was a member of several book clubs, was an avid reader, enjoyed all types of painting, sewing and loved going to the theater. Surviving are two sons, Carl Schmidt, Traverse City and Joseph (April) Schmidt, Unionville; two daughters, Catherine (Gerald) Ilaria, East Brunswick, N.J. and Mary (Bill) Bertagnoli, Gaylord; seven grandchildren; two sisters, JoAnn (Keith) Sturm, Pigeon and Ann (Ed Noble) Dowling, San Jose, Calif.; four brothers, Bill (Kay) Dowling, Grand Ledge, Charles (Shirley) Dowling, Escanaba, Paul (Lucy) Dowling, Malone, Wis. and Tom (Debbie) Dowling, DeWitt; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Stephanie Schmidt and a daughter-in-law, Debbie Schmidt. The Mass of Christian Burial took place on Friday, July 10, 2009 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Sebewaing, with Fr. John Weis officiating. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Sebewaing Twp. Library, American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home, Sebewaing. |
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ELMHURST, Ill. -- Mary Ann Dawson, 69, of Bensenville, died Dec. 19, 2008, in Elmhurst. |
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Mary Barkeloo of Adrian passed away July 10, 2009, in Toledo. She was born Oct. 17, 1927. Mary was preceded in death by  her parents and seven brothers and sisters, and one son, the Rev. Michael Barkeloo of Ohio. She is survived by one sister, one daughter, Sandra Carpenter of Toledo; and one son, Charles Barkeloo. Mary loved children and she has many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will miss her. My Aunt Mary was also a world-class aunt. She left may nieces and nephews with memories of laughter and being loved. A memorial is being held in her honor and to show our love, to say good-bye, and to support her loving daughter, Sandy, who cared for her in her last years. |
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Mrs. Mary Sarna, 87, of Westover, Md. and formerly of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 under hospice care with her daughters at her side., Mary was born March 22, 1921 in Detroit, daughter of the late John and Rose Pleciak., She married Frank Sarna Aug. 2, 1941 at. St. Cunegunda's in Detroit. He preceded her in death May 7, 1992., Mary lived in Bad Axe from 1986 to 2000 when she moved to Westover, Md. She was a former parishioner of St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners where she was an active member of the Christian Mothers and organized the annual fall craft show. She was an active member of the Bad Axe Seniors. Her hobbies included ceramics, knitting, crocheting, reading, doing crossword puzzles and baking the best pies in town. In Maryland, she was known as the "pie lady" where she took her baked goods to the farmer's market., Mary is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Marilyn White of Shelby Township, Mrs. Tom (Maryanne) White of Fort Mill, S.C., and Mrs. Grant (Rosemarie) Bryant of Westover, Md.; six grandchildren, Kristina (David) Kloc, Thomas (Amy) White II, Kerry White and special friend, Ashford Harrigan, Kelly (Mark) Kessen, Jerry (Susan) White, and Theresa (Jeff) Waldron; and eight great-grandchildren, Alexa, Kurt and Brooke Kessen, Matthew, Emily and Jack Kloc, Emma and Julia White, and soon-to-be-born Bryce Waldron., Mary was preceded in death by one son, Jerome; and one son-in-law, Richard White., Cremation has taken place in Maryland. The funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 at the St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners. The Rev. Stephen Fillion, pastor of the St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Cass City, officiated. Burial was made in the church cemetery., Arrangements were handled by the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. |
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Nel Verheul, aged 88, of  Holland, passed away on July 9, 2009, in Richmond, Virginia, as a result of a severe stroke. Per her wishes, there will be a private gathering to celebrate her life at a later date for immediate family and friends only.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Pat Wieda, age 80, died July 13, 2009. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Peace Reformed Church, 9530 Woodbridge St., Zeeland.  The Reverend John Ornee will officiate. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church.  Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.   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. |
Patricia Ann McIntyre North Branch Patricia Ann McIntyre, 66, of North Branch, passed away Sunday (July 12, 2009) at home, surrounded by her loved ones, after a long illness. Patricia was born on August 6, 1942, to the late Conrad and Marie (Hoffman) Schall. She married the late Charles McIntyre on November 16, 1962. Left to cherish her memories are her children, Jeff and Georgina McIntyre of Marlette, Mark and Jacqueline McIntyre of Lapeer, Pam and Kevin McDaniel of North Branch, Cindi and Larry Bader of Clifford, Charles and Penny McIntyre of Caro; 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Cowhy of Ira, Susanne Sielagoski of St. Clair Shores, Kathyrn Serra of Chesterfield; brothers, Bernard Schall of Burton and Lloyd Schall of Houghton Lake. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sr.; her parents, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday (July 15, 2009) at the Hudson Funeral Service, Otisville. Rev. Robert L. |
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SAXON, Wis. -- Patricia M. Dennis, 85, of Saxon, died Wednesday, July 8, 2009, in Ashland. |
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Ralph Anthony Skrzycki Lapeer Ralph Anthony Skrzycki, 73, of Lapeer (formerly of Oak Park) passed away Saturday (July 11, 2009). He was born November 2, 1935, in Detroit, to Leo and Cecelia Skrzycki. He married Rosemary on October 27, 1956 in Detroit. Mr. Skrzycki was dedicated to his ministry of friendliness, as an Immaculate Conception Church usher at the four o'clock Saturday Mass for the last seventeen years. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Skrzycki of Lapeer; children, James (Agnes) Skrzycki, Stephanie Manikowski, Angela (Richard) White and Gerald (Frances) Skrzycki; grandchildren, Michael, Michelle, Amanda, Vincent, Anthony, Catherine, Nicolette, Elizabeth and Bailey; great-granddaughter, Riley. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to Bishop Kelley School. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday (July 15, 2009) at Immaculate Conception Church, Lapeer. Father Aaron Depeyster will officiate. Burial will be |
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Richard Anthony 'Tony' Ozzello Saturday, July 11, 2009 2:56 AM |
DELMAR, Md. -- Richard Anthony "Tony" Ozzello, 47, of Delmar, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 7, 2009, in Delmar. |
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LOMA LINDA, Calif. -- Richard M. Reid, 88, formerly of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at the Jerry L. Pettis Veterans Hospital in Loma Linda. |
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Robert A. Evans Sr., age 68, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, July 14, 2009, at his home. He was born Feb. 20, 1941, in Copemish, a son of the late Floyd and Emma (Salton) Evans. Bob had resided in Sturgis since 1972, coming from Constantine. His early life was lived in Copemish and he graduated from Mesick High School with the class of 1959. On Aug. 29, 1962, he married Sue Stotenbur in Tucson, Ariz. Most of Bob’s working life was involved in the recreational vehicle industry. He retired from Viking RV in Centreville following 20 years of employment. He enjoyed his hobby farm, gardening, hunting, cutting wood, feeding his hummingbirds and riding four-wheelers. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Sue; three sons, James (Teresa) Evans of Bronson, Mark (Tami) Evans of Mesick and Robert Evans Jr. of Sturgis; 13 grandchildren, Angela, Amy, Corey, Jennifer, Kayla, Crystal, Carie, Robert III, Michelle, Branson, Zoe, Zachary and Rylee; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Pearl Benson of Mesick, Freda Barney of Wayland and Marion Ruth of Hanceville, Ala.; two brothers, Dale Evans of Copemish and Paul Evans of Mesick; and many nieces and nephews. His parents and a sister, Janis Hayes, preceded him in death. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Mr. Evans will be transported to the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva, where the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, and where funeral services celebrating the life of Robert Evans Sr. will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Bruce Rose will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at the Cleon Township Cemetery. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
Robert D. Gertiser Homosassa, Fla. Robert D. Gertiser, 90, of Homosassa, Fla., passed away Thursday (July 9, 2009) at the Hospice House of Citrus County. He was born February 22, 1919, in Detroit and moved to Florida 28 years ago from Brownsville, Texas. He was a retired owner of Gertiser Motor Sales of Lapeer. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and was of the Catholic faith. Robert enjoyed golf and was a member of the Sugarmill Woods Golf and Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Elaine of Homosassa; sons, Michael (Peggy) Gertiser of Lapeer, Scott (Lorraine) of Venice, Fla., and James (Cindy) of Whitehall, Mich.; daughter, Roberta (Terry) of South Carolina; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Citrus County, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hill, FL 34464. Cremation has taken place. A graveside inurnment with military honors was held Tuesday (July 14, 2009) at Florida National Cemetery, Bush |
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Roland V. “Ron” Playford Jr., 81, of Jonesville, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009 at Allegiance Health in Jackson. He was born Aug. 23, 1927 in Michigan Center to Roland and Winifred (Taylor) Playford Sr. He was married June 26, 1948 to Myrna Drake and she survives. Ron was the owner and operator of Playford Auto Parts in Jonesville and a former employee of Wilson Auto Parts in Hillsdale. He was a graduate of Jonesville High School; also a Navy veteran, serving during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Ron was a member and Past Exalted Ruler of the Hillsdale Elks Lodge # 1575 and also a former PDDGER. Surviving besides his wife Myrna are a son, Craig (Wendy) Playford of Jonesville; grandsons, Bryan (Mary) Playford of Jonesville, Brad (Laura) Playford of Tolleson, Ariz., and Lucas Blonde of Grand Rapids; great-grandchildren, Koryn, Kaden and Carson Playford; sister, Rosemary Chervenak of Cambridge, Ohio; brothers, Wayne (Elsie) Playford and Michael Playford, both of Mesa, Ariz., Donald (Donna) Playford of Hillsdale and Jerry (Wilma) Playford of Fort Payne, Ala.; brother-in-law, J.C. (Patricia) Drake of Jackson; and sisters-in-law, Connie Playford and Geraldine Playford. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Vance, Carl and Rex. Funeral services for Ron Playford will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Jonesville United Methodist Church with Dr. David McDonald and the Rev. Craig Pahl officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville. The family will receive friends for visitation from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Elks Lodge Major Projects, the Jonesville Athletic Boosters Association or the Jonesville Band Boosters. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Ronald H. Wyatt 1929-2009 Ronald H. Wyatt, 80, Port Austin, passed away Friday July 10, 2009 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. He was born on January 11, 1929 in Poughkeepsie, New York, son of the late Maury and Emma (Hahn) Wyatt. He moved with his parents to Philadelphia, where he grew up. Ron married Jane Hodges on September 12, 1980 in Bryan, Ohio. Ron received his education at the German Town Academy and Moravian College. He served in the United States Navy and Army and was a Korean War Veteran. He worked for 30 years at Harvard Industries as a Quality Control Manager. Following their retirement, Ron and Jane moved to Port Austin in 2004. Ron was very active in community activities. He served on the Port Austin Village Council and Planning Commission, was Treasurer of the Thumb Art Guild (TAG), sold books at the Farmers' Market benefiting the Friends of the Library in Port Austin and helped to promote the Veterans Memorial Water Park. He is survived by his wife, Jane; son, Dave (Linda) Wyatt, Columbia, Md.; two step-daughters, Kirsten (John) Allen, Ypsilanti and Sherri (Chris) Halucha, Hampton Bays, N.Y.; two granddaughters, Angie (Jon) Robinson, Hanover, Md. and Patricia Wyatt, Ellicott City, Md.; four step-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Joshua and Anna Allen, and Benjamin Halucha; one great-grandchild, Makenzie Robinson and a brother-in-law, Ed Hodges, Tecumseh. He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepmother, Gladys Wyatt. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be arranged at a later date. Donations may be made to the Port Austin Township Library or the Veterans Memorial Water Park. Arrangements were handled by the Knoblock Funeral Home, Kinde. |
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Rose R. Sowers, 39, of Sturgis, Mich., went to be with her Lord and Savior early Saturday afternoon, July 11, 2009, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Mich. She was born Jan. 10, 1970, in Detroit, Mich., a daughter to Leo and Loretta (Parisse) Frontera. Rose had resided in Sturgis since 2000 coming from Roseville. On March 13, 2000, she married William Sowers in Detroit. She was a homemaker and attended Macomb Community College and Glen Oaks Community College. Rose was a member of the Whole Life Christian Fellowship Church in Sturgis and enjoyed crocheting, reading, going for rides and walks and country music especially country music artist Tim McGraw. She truly loved spending time with her family and many friends. Rose was happiest when she was giving of her time and helping others. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, William “Bill” Sowers; mother, Loretta Frontera of St. Claire Shores; two sisters, Lisa (Steve) McDonald of Frazier and Marie (Morris “Butch”) Adams of Gwinn; three brothers, Bart (Sophia) Frontera of St. Claire Shores, Leo (Janet) Frontera of Roseville and Dominic “Doc” (Sue) Frontera of Riverview; brothers-in-law, Byron Sowers of Sturgis and Mickey Sowers of South Bend, Ind.; sister-in-law, Myra (Tom) Bergman of South Bend, Ind., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of Rose Sowers will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Whole Life Christian Fellowship Church, 1420 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis. The Rev. Charles Vizthum will officiate. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, (269) 651-2331 in handling the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Sowers’ memory consider the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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Rosina Bradish, age 91, of West Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Manitou Beach, Mich., passed away July 11, 2009. She was born in Ohio and raised in Michigan. Mrs. Bradish retired to West Palm Beach in 1972. She had been a former member of the Manitou Beach Bible Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her five children, Jerry and Mary Bradish, Linda and Paul Pung, Roger Bradish, Joseph and Debbie Bradish, and Carol Bradish. She also leaves six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Donations in her memory may be made to a Hospice of the donor’s choice. Arrangements by Dorsey-Smith Funeral Home, Lake Worth, Fla. |
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Ruth E. Allen (Sanborn - Lettimore), of Lake Odessa, age 94, passed away July 13, 2009 in Ionia. |
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Saykham Vileysang, 69, of Holland, died Sunday, July 12, 2009, at Holland Hospital. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. Cremation will take place at Rosedale Memorial Park.  |
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MERRIWEATHER, Mich. -- Sheryl Cook, 63, a lifelong resident of Merriweather, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at her home. |
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Shirley A. Lint, 78 of Elkhart, Ind., passed away Sunday morning, July 12, 2009, at Hubbard Hill Estates. Shirley was born on June 17, 1931, in South Bend, Ind., to the late Harry L. and Ruby Boyd Garlets. On June 27, 1954, she married Richard L. Lint in Mongo, Ind. He survives as well as her three sons, Jeffery (Judy) Lint of Indianapolis, Steven (Cheryl) Lint of Elkhart, Ind., and Randall Lint, Bristol, Ind.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild survive as well.  She is also survived by her sisters, Emma (Norman) Pagels of Sturgis, Mich., and Janice Garlets LaGrange, Ind.; brothers, Donovan (Ann) Garlets of South San Francisco, Calif. and Jerrold Garlets of Chicago.  Shirley was preceded in death by two brothers, Allan and Gilbert Garlets.  Mrs. Lint was a school teacher for the Elkhart Community School Corporation for 30 years, retiring in 1988. She received her B.A. and master’s degrees from Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Elkhart. Mrs. Lint’s other memberships include being the past president of the American Association of University Women, League of Women Voters and the Senior Center at the Y.M.C.A.  She was also a volunteer with the Women’s Auxiliary at Elkhart General Hospital. Shirley was an avid bridge player and Chicago Cubs fan, and has traveled extensively throughout the world with her husband. Please join with her family and friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the Billings Funeral Home 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. Friends may also call for one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. Wednesday funeral service at Trinity United Methodist Church located at 2715 E.  Jackson Blvd. Elkhart, Ind. Rev. Dr. Mark Fenstermacher will officiate. Entombment will follow at the Chapel of Memories at Rice Cemetery in Elkhart. Please direct any memorials in Shirley’s name to Trinity United Methodist Church or Shriners Hospitals for Children 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, Ill.  60707. To share a memory or send a condolence to the family please visit www.billingsfuneralhome.com.     |
Stanley Matthew Lechowicz Jr., of Larks Lake, passed away early Sunday morning, July 12, 2009, at his home. |
Sylvia E. Andres, 88, of rural Belding, died Monday morning July 13, 2009 at Laurels of Kent Nursing Home in Lowell. |
THOMAS A. GUIGAR MARLETTE Thomas A. Guigar, age 86, of Flynn Twp., Marlette, died Monday, July 13, 2009 at Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky, Michigan. He was born June 17, 1923 in Argyle, Michigan, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Freiberger) Guigar. He was a lifelong area resident. Thomas married Janet E. Bradley on November 8, 1952 in Peck, Michigan, she died on January 25, 2006. He was a farmer, a truck driver for Lakeland Building Supply of Clarkston, and was a mason tender. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Grayling. He is survived by six sons; Thomas V. Guigar of Brown City, Mark (Sue) Guigar of Carsonville, Albert (Jackie) Guigar of Peck, Pete (Betty) Guigar, Ed Guigar and John Guigar, all of Marlette; two daughters, Carla Guigar & Carol Guigar, both of Illinios; two brothers,Robert Guigar of Peck, Clem Guigar of Dearborn;six grandchildren, Aaron, William, Ashley, Jacob, Allison and Sarah. Besides his wife and parents he was preceded in death by one son, Allen; one daughter, Grace; two brothers, Jeremiah and Joseph; one sister, Sister Mary Theresa; and two grandsons, Jeremiah, Joshua. Visitation will be held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky on Wednesday from 1 - 9 pm and on Thursday from 10 - 11 am. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky with Fr. Charles Hammond officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Peck. Memorials may be given to any organization of the donors personal choice. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky, www.marshfuneral.com |
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Thelma Jerene Yonker, 88, of Grandville, died July 11, 2009. Services were Monday at First Reformed Church of Grandville. Arrangemetns were by the Cook Funeral Home, Grandville. Burial was in Georgetown Cemetery. www.cookfuneralservices.com |
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Thomas J. Houseman, age 60, of Rapid River passed away Friday evening, July 10, 2009, at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba, following a lengthy illness and complications due to a a motorcycle accident in Del Rio, Texas, in December 2007.  He was born on July 18, 1948, in Monroe, Mich., the son of John P. and Kathryn L. Houseman.  Tom grew up on a farm in Britton, graduated from Britton-Macon High School in 1967, and moved to the farm in the Upper Peninsula shortly thereafter. He was a graduate of Bay de Noc Community College in 1970 and also attended Northern Michigan University. He worked various mechanical jobs, including Escanaba Machine Company and most recently retired from St. Francis Hospital after 23 years of service. After retiring, Tom spent his winters in Del Rio, Texas. and summers in Michigan. Tom enjoyed traveling and drove his self-constructed camper and motorcycle all over the U.S. His travels have taken him through all 49 continental states; he especially enjoyed the southwest and National Parks. He was an inventor, innovator, fabricator, electrician and farmer in both upper and lower Michigan. His hobbies included riding his motorcycle, reading, and he was an avid movie buff. Tom very much enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews. Tom is survived by a brother, David L. Houseman (Ruth) of Rapid River, Mich.; two sisters, Ruth A. Dalby (Terry) of Denver, Colo., and Mary K. Sebastian (Mark) of Fowlerville, Mich.; six nieces and nephews, Kathryn, Joe, Erin, Sean, Ryan and Christopher; three great-nieces and nephews; great aunts and uncles and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and parents. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services celebrating the life of Thomas John Houseman will follow at 3 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home with the Rev. Devon Barrix of the Faith Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will follow at the Perkins Cemetery in Perkins. Memorial donations can be made to the Rock Food Pantry. Please visit www.skradski-boycefuneralhomes.com where you can express your sympathy to the Houseman family, or to leave a memory tribute about Thomas. |
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Uva V. Hughes, age 87, of Adrian passed away, July 13, 2009, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. She was born Feb. 14, 1922, in Fairfield Township, Mich., the daughter of Harvey and Nettie (Harsh) DeLano. On July 27, 1940, she married Victor Hughes. He survives. In addition to her husband, Victor, she is survived by her daughter, Patricia Hughes, and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Lawrence and Earl DeLano; and two sisters, Emma Olita Cheney and Ethel Francoeur. Uva enjoyed her cats and dogs and loved gardening. She worked at the John Pence Market in Ogden Center and also at Hurd Lock in Adrian. Graveside Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2009, at Fairfield Cemetery with Pastor John Kottke officiating. The funeral procession will leave J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home in Adrian at 1:30 p.m. to Fairfield Cemetery. Condolences may be offered online at: www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
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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. |
W. Joseph Reid Witlam Joseph Reid, 90, passed away July 7, 2009 in Norfolk, Va. He was a native of Harbor Beach and was the son of the late Witlow Joseph and Margaret (O'Neil) Reid. Mr. Reid received both Bachelors and Masters degrees from Old Dominion University. He retired as a Chief Warrant Officer from the U.S. Navy with over 30 years of service. He was an associate professor of accounting at Tidewater Community College and was a Certified Public Accountant. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany and a former member of the BPOE and Moose Lodges. Mr. Reid is survived by two daughters, Ann Reid Tatman and Nancy (Chester) Reid Long, all of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren, Lori Beth Long, Cari Ann (David) Hall, Darren Bruce (Nicole) Long, Molly O'Neil Tatman and William Tatman; three great-grandchildren, Peyton M. Hall, Page Ryann Hall and Gracen Elizabeth Long. In addition to his parents, Mr. Reid was predeceased by his wife, Fay N. Reid; son-in-law, William J. Tatman and great-grandchild, Tyler Bruce Long. Funeral services were held Friday, July 10, 2009 in the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Norfolk, Va., with Rev. Richard Bridgford officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the family at: |
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ONTONAGON -- Walter C. "Wally" Hibbeln, 81, longtime resident of Ontonagon, passed away with his family by his side Monday, July 13, in Ontonagon after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. |
Wayne R. Schrauben, of Portland, age 61, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2009. |
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Wayne Van Patten, 86, of Jonesville, passed away Friday,  at home. Born April 15, 1923 in Litchfield, he was the son of (the late) Melvin Wren and May Belle (Riker) Van Patten. Wayne graduated from Litchfield High School in 1941 and began his early career as a bookkeeper at Simpson Manufacturing Company. He became a banker and loan officer at Hillsdale County National Bank, retiring in 1994 after 48 years of service. Wayne was active in his community, including membership in the Jonesville Rotary Club for 15 years, board member and Past President of the Grosvenor House Museum, former board member of the Hillsdale County Senior Services Center, and 45 years as a sports reporter for area newspapers and radio. He was also a member of the Jonesville Presbyterian Church and Men’s Fellowship. In his leisure time, Wayne loved mowing his big lawn at home, as well as caring for his pets. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he will be sadly missed by his wife Helen Elaine (Crandall) Van Patten, whom he married Aug. 10, 1947; two daughters, Ann (Donald) Johnson of Jonesville, Wendy (Edward) Conklin of Litchfield; one son, Jeffrey Van Patten of Jonesville; five granddaughters, Jessica La Rue, Sara Draper, Christine Foreman, Elizabeth Dilyard, and Heather Miller; and four great-grandchildren.  One brother, Wendell D. Van Patten, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield, with the Rev. Gary Oliver officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery, Litchfield. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials to the Presbyterian Church in Jonesville or the Grosvenor House Museum would be appreciated. |
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William Henry Raymond, 79, died July 13, 2009, at his home in Adrian with his loving family by his side. Funeral Services for William will be held Friday, July 17, 2009, at the First Presbyterian Church in Adrian at 11 a.m. with Greg Grover and Jeff Houghton officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may visit the family on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wagley Funeral Home. You may also send condolences and sign the register book at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in William’s memory may be directed to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home.   |
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