No Description Available! |
Angelian "Angie" Geraldine Barker Muir Age 88, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away into eternal life on August 7, 2009 in Haslett, Michigan. She was born March 21, 1921 in Ionia, MI, a twin daughter of Martin and Anna (Gall) Halik. On October 2, 1943, she married Florian W. Barker and together they shared 63½years of marriage until his death on April 29, 2007. Taking care of her family was Angie's true love and passion. ngie enjoyed volunteering her time over the years at Sts. Peter and Paul's rectory and school, as well as camping, playing cards with family and friends, and spending time with her twin sister, Lillian. Angie was also preceded in death by brothers, Joseph and Martin, and sisters, Mary, Anna, and Rose. She is survived by two children, Robert Barker of Linwood and Susan (Joseph) Scarane of Lansing; four grandchildren, Paul (Beth) Barker, Stephen (Patty) Barker, Matthew Scarane and Kristin Scarane; 3 great-grandchildren, Michael, Andrew and Nicholas; great-great-granddaughter Rylee; twin sister, Lillian Neustifter of Ionia; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Clare Bridge of Meridian and Heartland Hospice for their loving care. A Memorial Mass will be held on August 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 434 High Street, Ionia, MI with Fr. Thomas Boufford, presiding. Rite of Committal will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Ionia, MI. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 434 High Street, Ionia, MI. The family is being served by Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Ionia, MI. Online condolences may be made at www.schraubenlehman.com. |
Annalee M. Merideth 1923-2009 Annalee M. "Lee" Merideth, 85, Caseville, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2009 at home. Born in Flint on November 28, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Lucille M. (Miller) Jennings and graduated from Flint Northern High School. She was united in marriage to George W. Merideth in Flint on June 166, 1951. After moving from Flint, they lived for more than 25 years in Caseville. George preceded her in death on December 9, 2004. Lee was an active member of the Pigeon First United Methodist Church where she served on many committees including Administrative Board, Pastor/ Parish, Outreach and Nominating. In addition, she taught Vacation Bible School, sang in the choir and was a member of the United Methodist Women. She also served on the Zone 1 and Top-of-the-Thumb Leisure Ministries Boards. Lee helped entertain residents at Scheurer Long Term Care, as well as Country Bay Village and Country Gardens. She was also a Scheurer Hospital volunteer in the main lobby. She was a member of the Caseville Arts Council, the Caseville Christmas Fund and the Pigeon Red Hot Flashers. Lee served for years on the Caseville Village Council and the Oakwood Housing Board. Her survivors include daughter, Gail (James) Muchler, Honor; son, Darrel Merideth, Flint; two grandsons, Scott Slosser, Hale and Tim (Tina) Slosser, Herron; great-grandson, Eric Slosser; two step-grandsons, Jim (Sue) Muchler, Mesick and Tracy (Amanda) Muchler, Grass Lake and several step great-grandchildren, step great-great-grandchildren and a step great-great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a son, Dennis in 1977. Funeral services were held on Monday, August 3, 2009 at the Pigeon First United Methodist Church with Rev. John Britt, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Caseville Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Dennis G. Merideth Cancer Research Fund at Wayne State University or Pigeon First United Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon. |
. . . Detailed View |
Anne J. Budnik, 77, of Readmond Township, passed away Aug. 5, 2009. |
No Description Available! |
Thursday, August 6, 2009 4:59 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Barbara J. Ferris, 76, of Adrian, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at Toledo Hospital. She was born July 17, 1933, in Detroit, the daughter of John B. and Louise M. (Hartung) Martin. Services will be noon Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Adrian. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of service Friday. Arrangements were entrusted to Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson. |
Barbara Louise Davies Holt Born May 27, 1911 in Lansing the daughter of the late Oscar and Edith Mattice died on Friday, August 7, 2009 at the age of 98. Barbara retired from the State of Michigan Gas Tax Department, was a longtime member of Holt United Methodist Church, a former Worthy Matron of Holt Chapter #510, O.E.S., enjoyed square dancing, knitting, crocheting, and going on "Spotlight" tours. Surviving are: nieces, Arleen (Richard) Perry of East Lansing and Donna (Roscoe) Luttrell of Columbus, OH; three great nephews; four great nieces; many great-great nieces and nephews as well as two great-great-great nieces. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Davies; sister, Mary F. Smiley and brother, Paul Mattice. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel with Rev. Dr. Glenn M. Wagner officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the start of the service on Wednesday. Memorial contributions in memory of Barbara L. Davies may be made to Holt United Methodist Church. |
Barnett Rosenberg, Ph.D. Holt World War II veteran, distinguished scientist, husband, father and grandfather died on August 8, 2009, after a prolonged and debilitating illness at age 82. There will be no services. The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, MI 48842. |
Betty Kemp Dec. 6, 1924-Aug. 2, 2009 Tuesday, August 4, 2009 12:01 PM |
Betty Kemp, age 84, of Ash Township, died on August 2, 2009 in Monroe, Michigan. |
Monday, August 3, 2009 2:23 AM |
TROUT CREEK, Mich. -- Bill Kleffman, 59, passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, following an almost five-year battle with colon cancer. He died in his home in Trout Creek with all of his immediate family present, as were his wishes. |
Saturday, August 8, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Carl W. Inhulsen, 42, of Adrian, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at his home. He was born April 17, 1967, in Addison, to William and Shirley (Chatman) Inhulsen; she survives in North Adams. Carl was a former construction worker and carpenter. He was a resident of Adrian the past 11 years. Surviving besides his mother, Shirley, is his fiancee, Wendi Woods, and daughter Alexis, both of Adrian; sister Deborah Gutierrez of Toledo; and brothers Don (Tempy) Chatman of North Adams, Mitchell Marsh of Demming, N.M., John (Sue) Inhulsen of Adrian and Bill (Carol) Inhulsen of Detroit.  He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Pete Marsh. There will be a memorial gathering for Carl Inhulsen on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, at 1 p.m., at 1671 W. Valley Road in Adrian. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family of Carl Inhulsen. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.   |
Saturday, August 8, 2009 3:07 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Carl L. Washburn, 100, a life-long resident of Union City, passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Home, (517) 741-9333, www.putnamfuneralhome.com. |
Carl R. Hatker Jan. 12, 1917-Aug. 4, 2009 Thursday, August 6, 2009 12:57 PM |
Carl R. Hatker 92 years of Temperance, MI passed away Tuesday August 4, 2009 in the Toledo Hospital. |
Thursday, August 6, 2009 2:12 AM |
WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Caroline "Dolly" McPherson, 82, of Bergland, died Monday, July 27, 2009, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. |
Friday, August 7, 2009 8:20 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Caroline (Kay) Ward, 83, of Fennville, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, at Golden Orchards Assisted Living. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at  Chappell Funeral Home in Fennville, with visiting from 10 a.m. until service time. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Whittaker, and burial will be in Taylor Cemetery, Ganges Township.   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. |
60, of Leslie, died July 29. Services have been held. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel, Mason. |
Celine Estelle Antonelli Lapeer Celine Estelle Antonelli, 76, of Lapeer (formerly of Dryden and Key West, Fla.) passed away Friday (July 31, 2009). She ws born February 3, 1933, in Detroit, to Stephen and Helen (Kanka) Racinski. She married Francis "Frank" Antonelli on January 30, 1950 in Angola, Ind. Celine was a loving mother and wife and was a caring homemaker her entire life. She was a real estate investor and was actively involved in the family real estate business. Celine also worked as a cosmetologist. She was a member of the Elks, the VFW and the Michigan Real Estate Association. She is survived by her children, Sandra (Gary) Skellenger of Barnes Lake, Francisco Antonelli of Lapeer, Gregory Antonelli of Metamora and Judith (Edward Sawicki) Antonelli of Lapeer; grandchildren, Angela, Amy, Anthony, Francisco, Mikayla, Vito, Jennifer, Cindy and Brian; great-grandchildren, Garrett, Marissa, Blake, Sam, Sophia, Somone, Andrew, Connor and Noah; brother, Stephen; s |
. . . Detailed View |
58, of Dansville, died Tuesday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Williamston. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. |
Charles Norman Wirick Lansing Charles Norman Wirickust passed away August 7, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Linda Wirick, and his sons, Michael and David Copeman and Mark and Kirk Wirick. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Hospice Advantage, 801 S. Waverly, Suite 304, Lansing, MI 48917-4200, who provided Charlie with superb, professional care. There will be a private service at a later date. |
79, of Lansing, truck mechanic, died Friday. Private services will be held. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
Christine Lou Haselden East Lansing (April 19, 1916 - August 4, 2009), age 93, formerly of Perry and Dearborn, passed away on Tuesday August 4, 2009 at the Timber Ridge Assisted Care Facility. Mrs. Haselden was born in Perry, MI on April 19, 1916, the daughter of Lumin & Vesta (Starks) Rothney. She graduated from Perry High School and MSU where she earned her teaching degree. She taught at the Dearborn public schools and also Kaleva and Armada Schools. She was a member of the Dearborn and Perry Congregational Christian Churches. She is survived by her sister Elizabeth Jean Channon of Gridley, CA; sister-in-law Ethel Jane Rothney of Perry; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Catherine Nelson and brother George Rothney. There will be a private family graveside service to be held at a later date. Donations are suggested to Hospice of Lansing at 4052 Legacy Parkway, Suite 200, Lansing, MI 48911 or Perry Congregational Christian Church. Online condolences may be sent to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com |
Clarence E. French, 76, of Gladwin County, passed away in Bay Medical surrounded by his family on July 30, 2009. |
Clarence H. Otto 1924-2009 Clarence H. "Pod" Otto, 84, Pigeon, passed away Monday, July 27, 2009 at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe. Born in Pigeon on November 5, 1924, he was the son of the late John and Lora (Gremel) Otto. Clarence graduated from Pigeon High School in 1942. On July 13, 1946 he was united in marriage to Florence M. Heiman at St. John's Lutheran Church, Berne. Pod loved watching baseball, especially the Detroit Tigers and coached little league for years. He enjoyed watching his grandsons play sports and enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles as a winter hobby. In his earlier years, he enjoyed hunting. Pod retired from the Cooperative Elevator Company in Pigeon. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Berne. In addition to his wife, Florence, to whom he had been married for more than 63 years, he is survived by a son, Wayne "Butch" (Crystal) Otto, Pigeon; two grandsons, Matt (Janet) Otto, Milwaukie, Ore. and Christopher "C.J." Otto, Saginaw; a brother, Dale (Rita)Otto, Bad Axe; a sister-in-law, Jessie Otto, Pigeon and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Otto and an infant brother; sister and brother-in-law, Arlene and William Mohr. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held on Monday, August 3, 2009 at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon with Rev. Dawn Pooley officiating. Memorials may be made to Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care or Courtney Manor. Arrangements were handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema, Pigeon. |
. . . Detailed View |
Clifford Allen Oakley Port Orange, Florida Clifford Allen Oakley passed away in Port Orange, Florida on July 18, 2009. He was born on October 5, 1944 in Stockbridge, Michigan to Orla J. Oakley and Lula Jane (Kneale) Oakley. Graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1962 and immediately enlisted in the Marine Corps. He served in Okinawa and when in Rome, Italy he served his country as a security guard at the U.S. Embassy. It was in Rome that he met his future wife, Karen Marie Laroche. They were married in 1967 in Worcester, Massachusetts. When he returned home to Stockbridge in 1967, he became a deputy with the Ingham County Sheriffs Department. He served in many areas during his 28 years with the department that included working in the jail and county courts, and road patrol. He also served as a detective and local Stockbridge police officer as a Ingham County Sheriff. During a 7-year break from being a sheriff, he introduced the Dairyland Seed Company to the eastern half of Michigan. He also work for DeKalb Seed Company. Mr. Oakley graduated with a BA in Criminal Justice from Michigan State in December 1979. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Pearl Kneale; his father, Orla J. Oakley; and one brother, Charles B. Oakley. Her is survived by his wife, Karen, and three sons: Christopher and Kristie Oakley of Jackson, Michigan; John and Krista Oakley of Bellefontaine, Ohio; and Edward Oakley of Port Orange, Florida. He is also survived by his mother, Lula Jane Oakley of Mason, Michigan; a brother, Gary F. and Mary Oakley of Leota, Michigan; our "Practice Kid", Daniel Plott of Tomball, Texas, and four grandchildren, Samantha, Arielle, Ty, and Hunter. A celebration of Cliff's life will be held at Stockbridge American Legion Hall on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 2 p.m. If you would like to make a donation, Clifford's favorite charity was the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program. |
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 5:32 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Clyde James Peterson, Jr. of Jerome passed away Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at Allegiance Health in Jackson. He was born July 12, 1948, in Adrian, the son of Clyde James and Louise Mae (Wood) Peterson. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sherry Peterson; two children; his mother, Louise Peterson of Jerome; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie Perritt of Jerome; one brother, Fred (Cleao) Peterson of North Adams and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. At his request cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the family. |
No Description Available! |
No Description Available! |
Displaying Records 1 - 10 of 68 |
No Description Available! |
Saturday, August 8, 2009 2:16 AM |
HURLEY, Wis. -- Dora Gentile, 74, of 306 Copper St., Hurley, died Wednesday, July 8, 2009, in Hurley. |
• Doris E. DeHart, 80, of Ludington, died August 5. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.... |
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 5:29 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Doris J. Johnson, 87, of Hudson passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at her home. She was born Nov. 14, 1921, in Warsaw, Ind., the daughter of Harry M. and Edna (Wilson) Johnson. Doris was a retired assistant office manager and lived in Phoenix, Ariz., before moving back to the Hudson area seven years ago. She was a charter member of the Open Door Bible Church and a member of the Christian Life Center. She spent many enjoyable years traveling across all 50 states, Canada and Mexico with her good friend Irene Horn.Surviving Doris are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Lawrence, Harry and Robert and special friend Irene Horn. Funeral services for Doris will be  3 p.m. Wednesday at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson with Ruth Hoffman officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Hudson.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. until time of service. Family and friends can view this obituary and send condolences at eaglefuneralhomes.com |
Dorothy M. Cabe Lansing On Friday, August 7, 2009, our loved one, Grandma, left us to be reunited in heaven with her husband of 50 years, Herbert G. Cabe. She was born July 24, 1928 in Spartanburg, SC the daughter of James and Pearl (Bradley) Mitchell. She is survived by her son, David (Nan) Cabe; 2 granddaughters, Joanne Fowler and Tammy (Rob) Soule; 3 great-grandchildren, DJ Denning, Ian Soule and Emily Fowler; a sister, Peggy (Al) Weilock; a sister-in-law, Helen (Roe) Pressley; and several loving nieces and nephews. She will be missed by her special friends from The Pines. Visitation is Monday, 5-8 p.m. at Palmer Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. Funeral Services will be Thursday in Cane Creek Cemetery, Fairview, NC. Condolences can be made at www.palmerbush.com. |
81, of Lansing, Kwast Bakery cake decorator, died Friday. Visitation 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
Saturday, August 8, 2009 2:21 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Dorothy M. Falesnik, 92, of Ironwood, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, in Ironwood. |
Douglas Alan Premoe March 22, 1953-Aug. 3, 2009 Tuesday, August 4, 2009 12:02 PM |
Douglas Alan Premoe, age 56, a lifelong resident of Monroe, MI passed away Monday, August 3, 2009 at Mercy Memorial Hospital after a short but courageous battle with cancer. |
Dr. Mehmet (Paul) Ozdaglar Dec. 15, 1926-Aug. 6, 2009 Saturday, August 8, 2009 1:50 AM |
Dr. Mehmet (Paul) Ozdaglar, M.D. was born in Turkey on December 15, 1926 and died on August 6 at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia, Michigan of a long-term illness. |
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 11:37 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Durwood Emery Sickels, 81, of Fremont, Ind., died Aug. 4, 2009, at Northern Lakes in Angola, Ind. Viewing is at Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Ind., from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, with funeral services at 11 a.m. Monday at Beams Funeral Home. Burial will be at Jamestown Cemetery, Fremont, Ind. |
No Description Available! |
Friday, August 7, 2009 8:16 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Elsie K. Liebbe, 83, of Fennville, died on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, in Hospice House of Holland.  Burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery in Saugatuck.  There will be no visitation or funeral services. Arrangements by the Saugatuck Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 520 Lake St., Saugatuck. |
Evelyn G. Hall Oct. 17, 1923-Aug. 3, 2009 Wednesday, August 5, 2009 1:02 PM |
Evelyn Hall, age 85 years, of Lambertville, MI, died Monday, August 3, 2009 in her home. |
FRANCES ELLEN KASPRUS PECK Frances Ellen Kasprus, age 86, of Peck, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2009 at the Marlette Regional Hospital - Hospice Wing. She was born January 21, 1923 in Sandusky, Michigan, the daughter of the late Peter and Ella (Barnes) Decker. She married Walter William Kasprus on April 19, 1941 in Peck, Michigan. Frances was a member of the St. John Catholic Church in Peck. She is survived by four daughters, Mary Jane Orchard of Sandusky, Dorothy (Bruce) Alexander of Peck, Alice (Robert) Gredick of Florida and Debra (Russell) Bucci of Florida; twelve grandchildren, twenty four great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Bybee and two brothers, Clemens (George) Decker and Martin Decker. Funeral Mass was held at the St. John Catholic Church, Peck with Fr. Charles Hammond, Sandusky officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peck, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Marlette Hospice or the St. John Catholic Church, Peck. Arrangements made by the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky. |
. . . Detailed View |
No Description Available! |
Frank James Girard Aug. 5, 2009 Friday, August 7, 2009 11:29 AM |
Frank James Girard, 55, formerly of Flat Rock, died in Detroit Wednesday night. |
Frank Raymond Burzynski, 77, of Gladwin, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009 after a long illness. |
64, of Portage Lake, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea. |
No Description Available! |
George Anthony Coscarelli Sarasota, Florida George A. Coscarelli, age 68, born September 4, 1940 in Lansing, Michigan passed away suddenly on August 1, 2009 in Frisco, Texas after being diagnosed in Florida fourteen days prior with lung and brain cancer. George was the founder and owner of the original COSCARELLI'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE in Lansing, Michigan. George was preceded in death by parents Charles and Virginia Coscarelli. George is survived by his wife Peg of 41 years; four daughters, Nicole (Greg) Anderson of Dallas, TX, Cristina of Plano, TX, Camille of Frisco, TX and Danielle of St. Petersburg, FL; two grandsons Dominick and Vincent (they were loved by their "Papa George"); brother, Tom; sisters, Rosalie, Mary Jo and Jeannie. George's family is grateful and appreciative to the Dave Stewart Family, Dave, Joyce, Brad and Brett for their love, support and devoted friendship to George. George will be affectionately remembered by his extended family at Captain Curt's in Siesta Key, Florida. Thank you to Ardent Hospice for their exceptional care. The family has respectfully honored George's request for cremation and a private family memorial. George left us with many happy memories and he will be dearly missed. Please share condolences online at www.legacy.com |
Georgia Margarite (Yuncker) Patino Holt Age 82, died August 7, 2009; born October 13, 1926 in Ionia, Michigan. Georgia was a happy, loving, and beloved wife, mother and grandmother who was dedicated to her family. She was a lifelong resident of Holt, who was the co-owner of Georgia's Drive-in and Aaron and Four Seasons Heating and Cooling. Georgia enjoyed cooking, going to the casino and being a member of the Red Hat Society. She will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 58 years, Patrick; daughter, Peggy; sisters, Geraldine, Betty, Dorothy and Theresa; brother, Phillip. She is survived by her daughters, Patty Patino, Patricia Patino and Carmen (Jim) Haeck; sons, William (Diane) Patino, Jeff Patino and Alex (Ruth) Brown; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Jacqueline, Pauline and Patricia (Cecil); numerous in-laws, nephews, nieces and cousins. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 201 W. Miller, Lansing. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 1 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm with a Rosary being held at 7 pm, at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing and Wed from 9:30 - 10:30 am at the church. Those desiring may make contributions to the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, 1169 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 in memory of Georgia. |
Geraldine Jo Hammill Lapeer Geraldine Jo Hammill, 58, a lifetime Lapeer area resident, passed away Tuesday (August 4, 2009). She was born September 4, 1950, in Brown City, to Gerald and Alma (McAllister) Townsend. She married DuWayne Hammill on August 17, 1974 in Lapeer. Geri's family was very important to her. She was a high school counselor at Goodrich High School for 23 years. Geri loved her work and her kids at school. She enjoyed outdoors, horses, her flower gardens and their property up north. She is survived by her husband, DuWayne Hammill of Lapeer; son, Justin Hammill of Novi; mother, Alma Townsend of Lapeer; brother, Bill (Mary Kay) Townsend of Lapeer; brother-in-law, William and Dianne Prins; nieces, Julie Townsend, Liz (Mike) Spranger, Cathy (Scott) Croft. She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Townsend. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Goodrich High School-Counseling Office or the Ryan Martus Scholarship |
. . . Detailed View |
No Description Available! |
HENRY "HANK" LABOR PECK Henry "Hank" Labor, age 89, of Peck, passed away Monday, July 27, 2009 at the Sanilac Medical Care Facility. He was born on December 6, 1919 in Applegate, Michigan, the son of the late John and Sophia (Runk) Labor. He married Mildred A. Ball on December 5, 1947 in Wayne County, Michigan. Henry was an area farmer all of his life. He was known for his bowling for 50 years. He was a member of the Countryside Free Methodist Church, in Sandusky. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Labor; one daughter, Judy Offield of Texas; one grandson, Christian (Amy) Offield of Texas; two great grandsons, Campbell Henry Offield and Cooper Bryce Offield; one brother, Carl Labor of New Mexico; one sister, Dorothy King of Southfield, Michigan; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by four brothers, John, Amil, William and Walter Labor; two sisters, Lydia Galloway and Erma Campbell. A funeral service was held at the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky with Pastor Paul Castle of Sandusky officiating. Burial was in Elk Township Cemetery in Peck, Michigan. Memorials may be made to: Countryside Free Methodist Church, Sandusky or to the Sanilac Medical Care Facility. Arrangements made by the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky. |
. . . Detailed View |
No Description Available! |
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 11:39 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Harry Junior Young, age 76, of rural Three Rivers, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at his home.  He was born in Three Rivers, Mich., on Jan. 5, 1933, the son of Harry and Jessie Young.  He graduated from Centreville High School and later served in the U.S. Army. Harry was married to Marjorie Irene Bates on Feb. 25, 1956, in Angola, Ind.  She died in 1981.  Harry was employed by Continental Can Co., later known as the Fonda Group for more than 42 years.  In his spare time he enjoyed fishing.  He especially enjoyed woodworking and making furniture. Harry is survived by three children, Randy Young (Theresa) of Vandalia, Glenda Barnes (David) of Grayling, and Glenn Young of Three Rivers; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;  three sisters, Alice Kenneth, Jean Fellows (Bob) and Hazel Hagenduch (Paul); and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marjorie; a sister, Virginia Truckenmiller; and a brother, Howard Young. Cremation has been conducted.  A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Family Life Center at the Corey Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor Gary Carr officiating.  The family will receive friends following services in the Family Life Center.  A private interment of ashes will take place later in Poe Cemetery. Memorials will be directed to the church.  Online register is available and condolences may be left at www.efhchapel.com. |
Saturday, August 8, 2009 5:47 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Heidi G. Jaeger, age 80 of Holland, Michigan passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at her home.   Cremation has taken place at Rosedale Memorial Park & Crematory.   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. |
Helen E. Keller 1917-2009 Helen E. Keller, 92, Caseville, passed away Monday, July 27, 2009 at Scheurer Hospital, Pigeon. Born in Gaines, Genesee County on June 24, 1917, she was the daughter of the late William Nye and Eva (Utter) Judson and graduated from Gaines High School. In August 1938, she married Joseph R. Given. In November 1950, she married LaRue Keller. They have both preceded her in death. Helen worked as a nurses aid at Pontiac General Hospital from 1963-1984. She enjoyed shopping, traveling and working. She played the organ and loved all types of music, especially gospel music. She loved her ice cream and especially loved spending time with her family. Helen was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Caseville. She is survived by five children, Jack (Janice) Keller, Sterling Heights, Ronald (Lisha) Given, Bay City, Robert (Patricia) Given, Caseville, Carolyn (Donald) Taylor, Brunswick, Ga. and Marilyn (Jim) Crenshaw, Caseville; 21 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Cyril Judson, James Judson and Edward Judson and sister, Nellie Hewitt. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 31, 2009 at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, with Pastor Michael Goforth of Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Crescent Hills Cemetery, Waterford Township. Memorials may be made to missions through Calvary Baptist Church. |
. . . Detailed View |
Friday, August 7, 2009 8:21 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Henrietta Fraaza, 87, of Beaverdam, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Beaverdam Christian Reformed Church, 5166 64th Ave., Hudsonville. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.  Burial will be in Beaverdam 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. |
No Description Available! |
Hilda Mae (Olrich) Pattison Aug. 5, 2009 Saturday, August 8, 2009 1:50 AM |
Hilda Mae (Olrich) Pattison, 82, of Ottawa Lake, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at Blissfield Place Assisted Living, with her sister Loretta, niece Pam and dear friend Ed by her side. Hilda was born in 1927 to Arthur H. and Alta M. |
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 5:34 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Hiranush (nee Mucerret) Brown, born March 9, 1926 in Kayseri, Anatolia, Turkey, journeyed home on the wings of angels to heaven's gate on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at McGuire's - Hillsdale Community Health Center in Hillsdale. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Brown; her parents, Sahak and Mari Mucerret; her brother, Artin Mucerretglu; and her grandson, Christopher Moerdyke. Hiranush was a proud Armenian, a proud American citizen, a proud military wife, proud mother, loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She valued the opportunities of education for her family even though she herself was illiterate. Hiranush faced life when Armenians were still struggling with the devastation of the genocide and came to the United States for the freedom and opportunities it would provide for her family. She survived diversity, love, marriage and children with faith and prayer. Her happiest moments were traveling in Europe and seeing her family college educated, successful and established. In her heart, she has always held the loving memories of Istanbul, Turkey, and will now dance to the Turkish music of eternal life. She will be lovingly and sadly missed by her daughters, Ruth Brown of Hillsdale and Marguerite (Roger) Moerdyke of Lowell; grandchildren Jerry (Jayme) Moerdyke, Philip (Erin) Moerdyke, Jaclyn Moerdyke; and great-grandson, Owen Charles Moerdyke. Funeral services for Hiranush Brown will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Van Horn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with the Rev. Father Daron Stepanian officiating the Armenian mass. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment at Wauseon Union Cemetery, Wauseon, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to your chosen charity or St. Sarkis Armenian Church of Southfield. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
No Description Available! |
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Jerome "Jerry" Schmitt 9/5/1930 - 8/9/2002 WE REMEMBER YOU... WE CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE... Loving you always... Mariea, your family and your friends |
. . . Detailed View |
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 5:36 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Irving Friberg of Osseo passed away Sunday, July 12, 2009 at the Toledo Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. He was born Oct. 6, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio the son of Abraham and Esther (Noer) Friberg. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sonia Friberg whom he married on Aug. 14, 1960. He is also survived by two children, Jeffrey Friberg of Westland, and Michelle (Timothy) Tremmel of Wauseon, Ohio; and two sisters, Rose Gottlieb of Toledo and Betty (John) Selinske of Lake Ozark, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Friberg served his country in the United States Army from 1950 through 1952. He worked for the City of Detroit and retired after 27 years of service. At his request cremation has taken place and a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Irving Friberg will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale 1 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Lester Smith officiating. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the National Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio. |
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 11:33 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
JB Wrinkle, age 62‚ of Constantine, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at his home. He was born in Grady, Ark., on Aug. 8, 1946, a son of James A. and Dolly Bell (Jones) Wrinkle. On March 12, 1966, he married Linda Mae Newburry in Three Rivers. Surviving are his wife, Linda Wrinkle of Constantine; sons Brian Wrinkle of Constantine and Jason (Sheila) Wrinkle of Summerdale, Ala.; eight grandchildren; sisters Darlene Hughes of Missouri, Janie (Phil) Sims, and Lennie Brown of Indiana; brothers Bill Wrinkle of Missouri and Avon (Karen) Wrinkle of Alabama; andseveral nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Randy Joe Wrinkle; sister Dorothy L. Ogle; and brothers Paul G. Wrinkle, James Daniel Wrinkle, Gary R. Wrinkle and James Wrinkle. Relatives and friends will be received from noon-2 p.m. Friday at the Eley Funeral Home in Constantine where religious services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, with Pastor Don Matteson, Chapel Hill Missionary Church, officiating. Interment will be at Constantine Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com. |
JOSEPH "GERMAN JOE" BAHNWEG STERLING HEIGHTS Joseph "German Joe" Bahnweg, age 75, passed away August 3, 2009. He is the beloved husband of Shirley for 53 years. Joseph is the loving father of Joseph (Ann Cook), Karen Bahnweg (Terry Vandenberghe), Henry, Arthur (Glenda), and Linda (Bernie) McGartland. Proud and loving grandfather of seven. Dear brother of Nicholas (Cheryl). Joseph was born in Molidorf, Austria-Hungary; he arrived in the United States in 1951. For five decades he was a successful business owner in Detroit's Eastern Market. Visitation will be on Wednesday 5-9pm and Thursday 1-9pm at the Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr, Sterling Heights, Michigan. Instate will be Friday 9:30am until time of 10am Mass at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 48115 Schoenherr (N. of 21 Mile Rd). Arrangements made by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., Sterling Heights, Michigan, (586) 826-8550. |
. . . Detailed View |
Jack Allen Stone, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2009. |
Saturday, August 8, 2009 3:08 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
James Eugene Rice, 66, passed away Thursday evening, August 6, 2009 at his home in Ann Arbor. He was born on Nov. 8, 1942, in Ann Arbor, to C. Alfred and Evelyn Rice. He graduated from Coldwater High School in 1960 and the University of Michigan, where he earned undergraduate degrees in engineering, a PhD in physics, and an MBA. He married Sandra Johnson on Aug. 17, 1968. She survives. He was employed as a scientist/engineer at several Ann Arbor companies, including Bendix Aerospace, Optimetrics, KMS Systems, and, in 1991, with several colleagues started his own engineering company, Canopus Systems. Several of the systems that he worked on have been flown in various space missions.  He retired in 2000 after being diagnosed with melanoma and devoted himself to family, travel, and service on the Coldwater School Board. His melanoma returned earlier this year and he returned to Ann Arbor for treatment and hospice care. He is survived by his wife, Sandra, a daughter, Amy and husband-to-be Simon Perkins, a son David, his wife Whitney, and grandsons Broden and Zane, and a brother Philip. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert, who passed away earlier this year. Jim had a wide range of interests, especially in politics and international relations, and established the Rice Family Fund for Understanding at the Branch County Community Foundation to provide scholarships and to support other programs in this field. He owned the family farm in Girard for almost 40 years and took great interest in farm policy, water quality, and irrigation issues. Family was the most important to him, and we remember camping trips, cross-country train rides, and international travel that we did as a family. He also stayed close to his brothers and cousins and visited them often. Services will be held on Tuesday, August 11, at 11 a.m. with one hour of visitation prior to the service at the Putnam Funeral Home in Coldwater with Dr. James Troust officiating. The family will greet friends on Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in West Girard Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rice Fund for Understanding at the Branch County Community Foundation or to the First Presbyterian Church of Coldwater. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Home, Coldwater, (517) 278-2311.# |
88, of East Lansing, retired professor, died Saturday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. |
Janie Agnes Fessler Lapeer Janie Agnes Fessler, a resident of Lapeer, passed away on Sunday (August 2, 2009) at the age of 62. She was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to her surviving father, Earl Lapain and her late mother, Rita Brisson Lapain. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Jay Fessler. After their marriage in 1992, they spent 17 wonderful years together. Janie was a compassionate soul. Her love for animals directed her to volunteer work at the Paradise Animal Shelter in Columbiaville. She also devoted much of her time to helping others at the North Branch United Methodist Church and Trinity United Methodist Church in Lapeer. Most of all, Janie was passionate about her family and spending quality time with her grandchildren. It is her love and compassion that they will all deeply miss. Janie is also survived by her twin daughters, Lynn (Tim) Wright and Peggy (Lee Fannin) Auciello; son, Scott (Debbie) Hornak; grandchildren, Joshua Wright, Benjamin Wright, |
. . . Detailed View |
No Description Available! |
Thursday, August 6, 2009 10:04 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Jean M. Stuckey, 94, of Howe, Ind., died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, at Life Care Center of LaGrange. She was born July 21, 1915, in Detroit to Roy and Leah (Day) Macgregor; they both preceded her in death. She married Donald B. Stuckey on July 2, 1938, in Port Huron, Mich.; he preceded her in death Dec. 7, 1996. Mrs. Stuckey moved with her husband to Howe Military School in 1939 from Detroit and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Lima Presbyterian Church in Howe, Women’s Society of the church, and a 56-year member of Philomath’s of Howe. She was a member of the LaGrange County Cancer Society and a volunteer at the Well-Child Clinic and the LaGrange County Hospital. Mrs. Stuckey is survived by a daughter, Pamela Stuckey of Las Cruces, N.M.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald M. “Chip” and Ellen Stuckey of Howe, and Raymond A. and Karen Stuckey of Angola, Ind.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Joan Coffey. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 31 at Lima Presbyterian Church in Howe, Ind. Memorials may be made to the Lima Presbyterian Church. Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange is handling arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com.   |
A memorial service will be held on August 11 for Jeffery A. Andersen of Tampa Fla., who passed away on May 9. Jeff is the son of Roger (Putta) and Rhona Andersen of Ludington. The service will be held... |
Thursday, August 6, 2009 10:14 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Jennifer Holly Wolfert, age 54, formerly of Zeeland, passed away July 22.  She will be greatly missed by her parents Don & Connie Draugelis; her children Mike & Gwen Flinsky, Aaron & Lauren Nykamp, and Luke & Shari Wolfert; her brother Eric Draugelis; her 5 grandchildren; and special friend Mike Roecks. A visitation will be held in the Vriesland Reformed Church gym from 5:30-8pm on August 19.  Flowers may be sent to the church the day of the visitation. Monetary donations can go to Hospice of Holland. |
Friday, August 7, 2009 11:42 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Jeremy Rohr, 36, of Morenci passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, at home. He was born on July 25, 1973, in Adrian the son of Vincent and Susan (Hambrook) Rohr. On March 13, 1998, in Toledo, Ohio, he married Christina Marie Somerlott, and she survives. Jeremy has lived in Morenci for the past 20 years. He was employed at Palm Plastics in Morenci as a supervisor. Besides his wife, Tina, Jeremy is survived by two sons, Austin and Ryan; his parents Vincent and Sue Rohr of Morenci; and a sister, Michelle Rohr of Morenci. He was preceded in death by a son, Zachari. Funeral service will be on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Morenci Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Dennis Owens officiating. Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Morenci. There will be a visitation on Friday from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci. Memorial contributions are suggested to The Rohr Family Trust Fund set up at the United Bank & Trust in Morenci. |
71, of Carson City, retired Frigidaire employee, died Friday. Services noon Tuesday at Lux & Schnepp Funeral Home, Carson City. |
Friday, August 7, 2009 9:09 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Joanne Carmichael, 80, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away early Friday morning, Aug. 7, 2009, at her home. Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel of Sturgis.   |
Monday, August 3, 2009 2:21 AM |
MUNISING, Mich. -- John Bohumil Novak, 89, a longtime resident of Ewen, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at the Tendercare Health Center in Munising, after suffering a heart attack earlier in July. |
John Edward Brill found peace the morning of July 23, 2009. He was 61 years of age. |
John Thomas Campbell Feb. 12, 1922-July 24, 2009 Tuesday, August 4, 2009 12:02 PM |
John "Tom" Campbell, 87, died peacefully July 24, 2009. |
No Description Available! |
No Description Available! |
Juliann M. (Judy) Savage Aug. 1, 2009 Monday, August 3, 2009 12:01 PM |
Juliann M. (Judy) Savage, 67, of Monroe died Saturday at Fountain View Nursing Center. Memorial services are pending. |
Kathleen E. Hass 1914-2009 Kathleen E. Hass, 94, Bad Axe, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2009 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. She was born on September 1, 1914 in Port Hope, daughter of the late Leo and Martha (Kennedy) Lawitzke. She married Albert A. Hass on December 26, 1938 in Port Hope. He preceded her in death on September 19, 1992. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, where she had taught Sunday School classes and was actively involved with many of the churches activities and functions. She was a member of the Huron County Extension and the Michigan Retired Teachers Association. She taught school at various schools in the area ranging from a one room school to completing her teaching career with the Bad Axe Public Schools. She is survived by two daughters, Dorothea (Joseph) Carey, Brookline, Mass. and Angela (Arthur) Maringas, Cambridge, Mass.; two sons, Albert F. Hass, Bad Axe and Karl (Susan) Hass, Bad Axe; one sister, Florine Weiss, Port Hope; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and a son-in-law, Donald Brade, Kinde. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Martha Brade and Annette Hass, one brother, Alan Lawitzke and a sister, Pauline Lawitzke. Services were held on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor, officiated. Burial took place in Colfax Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Kaufman Funeral Home, Bad Axe. |
. . . Detailed View |
LELAND SMECKERT SNOVER Leland Smeckert, age 90, of Snover, passed away, Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at the McKenzie Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1919 in Snover, Michigan, the son of the late Gordon and Grace (Blank) Smeckert. He married Doris Idel Pierce on April 8, 1950 in Caro, Michigan. Leland was an area dairy farmer all of his life. He also sold Insurance for Sanilac Mutual Insurance Company for 50 years. He was a member of the Heritage United Methodist Church in Snover and the Snover Lions Club. Leland still lived in the same house he was born in. He is survived by his wife, Doris Smeckert; one son, Terry (Teresa) Smeckert of Allendale; one daughter, Jenell (Keith) Praay of Grand Rapids; one step-daughter, Diane Noble-Hepfer of Caro, two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great granddaughter and six step-great grandchildren; one sister, Joyce Cameron of Cass City, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by one sister, Helen Stevenson and one step-great grandson, Nicholas Noble. Funeral Services were held at the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky with Pastor David Pratt of Snover officiating. Burial was in the Moore Township Cemetery in Snover, Michigan. Memorials may be made to: Heritage United Methodist Church, Snover. Arrangements made by the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky. |
. . . Detailed View |
No Description Available! |
Lee G. Farrington 1942-2009 Lee G. Farrington, 67, Caseville, died Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Huron Medical Care Facility near Bad Axe after a long illness. Lee was born May 24, 1942 in Warren, Ohio to the late Glen and Lois (Lossee) Farrington. On November 13, 1971 he married Erna Hicks in Wyandotte, together they lived in Westland while Lee worked at Montgomery Ward in auto maintenance. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. In 1997 they moved permanently to Caseville. Lee was a member of the Caseville Eagles. He enjoyed boating, fishing, reading and also listening to music. Lee is survived by his wife, Erna; step-children, Connie Green, Ypsilanti, Caren Pankow, Mt. Pleasant and Richard (Julie) Pankow, Fla; grandchildren, Jocelyn, Samantha, Cody and Jamie; sister, Ann (John) McNab, S.C. and Kathy (James) Burch, Farmington Hills; niece, Debbie (Kevin) Moore, Kalamazoo and nephew, Kevin (Becky), Colo.; and five great-nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville, followed by a luncheon at the Caseville Eagles. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. Thursday until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to either Alzheimer s Association or Parkinson s Foundation. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com |
. . . Detailed View |
Leo Matthew Fedewa St. Johns Leo entered into eternal life on August 7, just three weeks before his 85th birthday. He was born August 28, 1924, on a farm near Westphalia in Riley Township, the son of Joseph P. and Elizabeth R. Fedewa. Leo was a devoted lifetime member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Westphalia, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He married Alberta Theis in July 1969. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta, on October 16, 2006; his parents;his sisters, Mary Smith, Odelia Thelen and Catherine VanAcker; and brothers-in-law, Alex Vitek, Joseph Smith, Gerald Thelen, Clair Thelen and John VanAcker. Surviving are his brothers, Msgr. Sylvester L. Fedewa, Fr. Matthew J. Fedewa, James (MaryAnn), Joseph (Janice); sisters, Bernita Vitek, Margaret Thelen, and Sister Joanne Fedewa, SLW; and many nieces and nephews. Leo was employed as a finish carpenter in Lansing for a number of years, using his skills to mold wood into beautiful cabinets in many Lansing and East Lansing homes. Leo also had a backhoe business and worked on many residential homes in the Clinton County Area. He also dug graves at various cemeteries for many years. Leo farmed the land that his Grandfather Fedewa farmed for many years. In his spare time, he developed the "Valley of the Pines", which was his pride and joy. This is a 12 acre plot on which his dad pastured sheep, located along Jason Road. It was a scenic and adventurous park for friends and relatives to visit and travel on his "Valley Express" wagon for the visitors enjoyed this little paradise over a 60 minute ride over hills along thousands of pine trees, abundant flowers and many religious shrines. Leo and his loving wife enjoyed staying around home and sharing their home and the "Valley of the Pines" with people from the area. The liturgy of the resurrection of Christ will be celebrated by Msgr. Sylvester Fedewa, Fr. Matthew Fedewa, Fr. Fred Thelen (nephew) and Pastor Fr. James Conlon, at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Westphalia, MI. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. both Sunday and on Monday at St. Mary's Funeral Chapel, 201 N. Westphalia Street, Westphalia, MI. The Rosary will be prayed at 3 and 8 p.m. on Sunday and at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Monday evening. Arrangements are entrusted to Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Homes, Portland, MI. Memorial Donations may be given in Leo's name to St. Mary's Church, Westphalia, MI. The family wants to thank all who cared for our brother Leo during his illness |
Leslie E. Gober Holt Age 89, passed away Friday, August 7, 2009. Leslie was born in Madison County, Mississippi on November 9, 1919, the son of Allie and Ellie Gober. Les was a retired truck driver working many years for Ogden and Moffett Trucking and W. Ford Johnson Trucking. He was also a proud veteran serving as a tank driver in W.W.II, he served his last six months of the war in a German POW camp. Les was preceded in death by his bride and love of his life of forty seven years, Phyllis. Les is survived by his loving sons, Rodney (Kathi) Gober of Williamsburg, MI and Richard (Patti) Gober of Holt, MI; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank Stephanie and Pedro for their love and support, also the great staff at Flapjack's in South Lansing. Memorial Services will be held, Thursday, August 13, 2009, 2:00 p.m. at the Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Home, Holt Chapel. The family will receive relatives and friends from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home on the day of the service. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Holt Community Food Bank in memory of Les. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.palmerbush.com. |
Lester H. Kleen Mason Age 87, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 1, 2009. He was born January 21, 1922, in Flanagan, Illinois, to Herman and Lydia (Rewerts) Kleen. He married Nancy Ruth Cook on November 21, 1951, in St. Louis, Michigan. Lester served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II and was stationed in the Phillipines. He retired from General Motors after working 30 years. He enjoyed woodworking, carpentry building, auto mechanics and farming. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Nancy; two daughters, Diane (Charles) Peirce, Karen (Art) McCleer; three grandsons, Joshua Peirce, Philip and Terence McCleer; three nephews, Ron (Nancy) Smejkal, George Smejkal, James (Carla) Kleen; and one niece, Rebecca (Bob) He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ernest and Alfred Kleen; one sister, Edna Smejkal; and a grandson, Charles Peirce, Jr. A graveside service was held August 3, 2009, at the New Haven Cemetery, with Pastor Ried Martin officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Great Lakes Hospice. Arrangements were entrusted to the Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home in Carson City. To view Lester's obituary or leave a condolence for the family, visit www.luxfuneralhomes.com |
Saturday, August 8, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Linda J. Brockway, age 44, passed away Aug. 6, 2009. She is survived by two sisters, Pearl Brockway and Patricia Goddeau; one brother, Edward Brockway; four nieces; and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleo and Goldie Brockway, and her brother, Bryan Brockway.  Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Burial will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Saturday, August 8, 2009 3:06 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Linda J. Welch, 68, of Coldwater, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Aug.5, 2009 at her residence with her family at her side. She had a long battle with cancer. She was born April 14, 1941 in Battle Creek to Clifford V. and Derlene (Russell) Somers. After graduating from Foote Nursing School in Jackson as a registered nurse, she married Charles Harvey on June 30, 1962. They had three children. He preceded her in death in April 1984. While living in the Detroit area of Troy, she worked as a nurse at various hospitals and a home health agency. Upon returning to Coldwater, she worked at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility and retired as an assistant director of nursing. On Oct. 27, 1989, she married Keith Welch. Survivors include her husband Keith, children Brian Harvey of Coldwater, David and Gayle (Hepker) Harvey of Coldwater, and Steve and Michele (Harvey) Lanxton of Flushing, step-children Nicki Kumfer of Colorado Springs, Colo., Denise Shively of Fremont, Ind., Brian Welch Plano of Texas, sister Diane Fales of Coldwater, nieces Gidi (Fales) Lamonte of Angola, Ind., Julie (Fales) Huen of San Antonio, Texas, nephew Craig Fales of Coldwater, grandchildren Ryan and Aaron Lanxton of Flushing, 12 step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Gloria D. Somers. Linda was a member of the Lockwood Community Church, Coldwater Area Garden Club, and was a Master Gardener. She had been involved with disaster action teams of Calhoun/Branch American Red Cross, as well as a blood donor and worked the blooddrives. She also enjoyed going to classic car shows an cruises with her husband and friends. Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2009 at the Gillespie Funeral Home, Coldwater with Rev. Shayne Looper officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. Visitation will be Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009 from 1-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Community Health Center of Branch Co. Hospice or Humane Society of Branch Co. Visit www.gillespiefh.com to leave a message or condolences to the family. |
Lisa Lynn Zyski Fostoria Lisa Lynn Zyski, 44, of Fostoria, passed away Monday (August 3, 2009). She was born September 17, 1964, in Pontiac, to Richard J. and Mary Jo (Bedard) Zyski. Lisa loved horses and was learning to train harness horses. She is survived by her partner, Traci Reitano of Fostoria; stepfather, Robert (Sandy) Koendarfer; adopted parents, Robert (Gloria) Bakewell of Fostoria; nieces and nephews, Nicholas, Derek, Erica, Brett, Hayden and Katelyn; siblings, Virginia (Larry) McGhee of Ferndale, Robert (Carol) Koendarfer II of Royal Oak, Brian (Angie) Koendarfer of Virginia; sisters-in-law, Kristi Reitano of Clarkston and Cari (Fred) Locher of Waterford. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Jo Koendarfer; sister, Cynthia Koendarfer. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Memorial services took place Friday (August 7, 2009) at Mountainview Country Club in Waterford. Arrangements made by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lape |
. . . Detailed View |
Saturday, August 8, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Lois E. King, age 76, of Adrian, passed away at her home, with her loving husband by her side on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009. Lois was born Feb. 18, 1933, at home in Palmyra, the oldest daughter of Andrew and Elsie (Bohn) Bohlka. She graduated from Adrian High School with the Class of 1951. On Feb. 2, 1952, Lois married Larry King in Adrian at the parsonage of St. John’s Lutheran Church.  Lois was the bookkeeper for the family business, King Tool, for many years, retiring in 1993. A faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lois was active in Tabea, LLA, LWML, the finance committee and the school board.  Family was most precious to Lois. She loved being together at the many family gatherings they shared and was a devoted fan for any activity involving her children and grandchildren. Lois also enjoyed going to the casinos and trips to Las Vegas with family and friends. In addition to Larry, her husband of more than 57 years, Lois is survived by four children, David (Diane) King, Gary King, Kevin (Cheryl) King, all of Adrian, and Kayleen (Gregg) Perez of Tecumseh; a brother, Dale (Rosemary) Bohlka of LaVerne, Calif.; two sisters, Karen (Barry) Reader of Evansville, Ind., and Diana (Bob) Hill of Adrian. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Rebecca (Rob) Keaton, Andrea (Jeff) Bash, Elizabeth King, Jenny King, Garrett King, Kierstyn King, and Kalynah King; and four great-grandchildren, Silas and Maren Keaton and Jeffrey and Abigail Bash. She will be missed by her dog, Chloé.  The funeral service for Lois will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, at St. John’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Joel Sarrault officiating. Burial will follow at Palmyra Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at Wagley Funeral Home on Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. You may send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Lois may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
Saturday, August 8, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Lois M. Luffman, age 67, passed away Aug. 7, 2009. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
75, of Lansing, died Saturday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Sept. 12 at Asbury United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
Louis J. Sanglier June 28, 1921-July 31, 2009 Monday, August 3, 2009 12:01 PM |
Louis J. Sanglier, 88, of Lewiston passed away on Friday, July 31 at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. |
No Description Available! |
Marjean Louise Millis Lapeer Marjean Louise Millis, 76, a lifetime Lapeer resident, passed away Saturday (August 1, 2009). She was born September 26, 1932, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., to Stanley and Sara (McKee) McKenzie. She married Frank Millis on September 12, 1953 at the old Methodist Church in Lapeer. Rev. Smith officiated. Marjean graduated from Lapeer High School, class of 1950. She worked at First National Bank as a bookkeeper, until she and Frank started having kids. Marjean was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and wife for her entire life. She was a great seamstress. She is survived by her husband, Frank Millis of Lapeer; children, Tom Millis of Lapeer, Sally (Ed) Crawford of Lapeer and Stan Millis of Lapeer; grandchildren, Heather (Tim) Pizzala and Jeremy Wagner; great-grandchildren, Payton and Brooke. Marjean is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Gordon and Robert. In lieu of flowers, memoria |
. . . Detailed View |
Friday, August 7, 2009 11:40 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Marjorie B. Blakley, age 94, of Cement City passed away Aug. 5, 2009. Marjorie was born Feb. 7, 1915 in Hudson, Mich., the daughter of Aaron and Laura Ann (Sopher) Shewman. She married James Blakley on Nov. 12, 1933, in Brooklyn, and he preceded her in death. Marjorie attended Cement City Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Marjorie is survived by her daughter, Barbara E. Hamilton; daughter-in-law, Ruth Blakley; grandchildren, Michael (Joanna) Blakley, Cindy (David) Herrmann, Beth (AJ) Wagner, Mary Blakley, Pat (George) Call, Brenda Richardson, Marjorie Gruner-Bluedorn and Delmas Hamilton; 17 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Blakley was preceded in death by her son Raymond Blakley; two sisters; and three brothers. In her memory, donations may be made to the Cement City Baptist Church.  Envelopes will be available at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel where the family will receive friends on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A Healing Farewell Service will be on Monday beginning at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Drew Woods officiating. Interment will occur at Cement City Cemetery. Please sign Marjorie’s guestbook at www.borekjennings.com or leave a message of comfort for her family by calling 877-231-7900. |
No Description Available! |
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 2:19 AM |
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. -- Mary Ann Busk, 67, of Hendersonville, formerly of Bessemer, Mich., passed away Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, with her family by her side. |
Saturday, August 8, 2009 3:08 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Mary Ann Flynn, 79, of Burlington, died on Thursday, August 6, 2009, at her home. Mrs. Flynn was born on March 30, 1930, in Coldwater to Joseph and Ona (Boone) Lothamer.  On October 2, 1948, she married John J. Flynn in Marshall.  He preceded her in death on September 14, 1997. Mrs. Flynn was a home maker, and she stayed at home and raised her family on their farm.  After her children had grown up, she worked for Acorn Building Components for 15 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Union City.  Mrs. Flynn enjoyed spending time in her flower garden, watching her many humming birds, reading, and playing euchre. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a warm, generous, loving mother, and grandmother and will be sadly missed. She is survived by her four daughters, Sue (Bob) Cahrier of Fort Wayne, Ind., Pamela (Fred) Woods of Ceresco, Carol (Dan) Nearpass, of Coldwater, Cathy (Randy) Combs of Tekonsha, eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Donald Lothamer, Betty Bean, Floyd Lothamer, Theresa Benjamin, Shirley Licht, and Linda Clark. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son James Flynn, a grandson Timothy Kleinhardt, brothers Paul, Bob, Jim, David Edward and Alfred Lothamer. Visitation will take place at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home on Sunday from 1-7 p.m. with family present to greet friends from 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. with a rosary service taking place at 7 p.m. Funeral services celebrating her life will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home with Father James Lothamer officiating. Interment will follow at Salem Lutheran Cemetery. Family requests memorial contributions be made to the Oaklawn Hospice or to the Marshall Fountain Clinic. Assistance with memorials is available at the Kempf Funeral Home. Leave a personal message for the family and sign the online guest book at www.kempffuneralhome.com.# |
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 11:36 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Mary Katherine Tucker, 95, of LaGrange, Ind., died Aug. 3, 2009, at Miller’s Merry Manor.                           There will be no services at this time. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Rockford, Ohio, at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at  www.carneyfrostfuneralhome.com.   |
Mary Margaret Snoddy Lapeer Mary Margaret Snoddy, 93, of Lapeer since the early '40's (formerly of Hollidaysburg, Pa.) passed away Thursday (August 6, 2009). She was born December 22, 1915, in Hollidaysburg, Pa., to Joseph and Rose (Greinader) Leightner. She married Richard Donald Snoddy on May 22, 1943 at Camp Roberts in California. Mary earned her masters degree in psychology. She was a clinical psychologist and elementary educator. Mary worked for the Lapeer State Home, Bishop Kelley Catholic School and, ultimately, for the Lapeer Intermediate School District. She retired in 1986. Mary was a longtime member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Lapeer. She is survived by her daughter, Karen (John) Gaskill of Utica; grandchildren, Joseph (Bonnie) Syler, Andrea (Ian) Powell and Gretchen (Jim) Reichenbach; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Joseph (Arlene) Leightner of Cherry Hill, N.J. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Snoddy in 1962; her parents; si |
. . . Detailed View |
Saturday, August 8, 2009 5:39 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Mary V. Weed, age 85, of Fennville, died Friday, Aug. 7, 2009 at Holland Community Hospital.   Visitation will be Monday, Aug 10, 2009 from 6-8 pm at the Chappell Funeral Home, and funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009 at the funeral home, with Rev. Jean Smith officiating. Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery Ganges Township.   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. |
Mary Virginia DeRose Lansing At age seventy five, Mary Virginia De Rose died Friday, August 7, 2009. Born in Flushing, Michigan on April 30, 1934, Mary Virginia was the 11th child of Frank and Teresa (Spadafore) De Rose, who had immigrated to the United States from Santo Ippolito, Italy. She grew up in Eaton Rapids, Michigan where she and her brothers and sisters all worked in the very popular "De Rose Candy Kitchen". She certainly lived life to the fullest and was always known for her outgoing, easy style along with a quick and hearty laugh. Playing cards, calling bingo, love of travel and meeting people were all expressions of Mary Virginia's happy-go-lucky personality. Mary Virginia was preceded in death by: father in 1971; mother in 1978; brother, Reverend Paul J. De Rose in 1983; sisters, Mary Ann Bobko in 1987 and Pauline Herring in 1999; brother-in-law, Joseph Bobko in 1981; nephew, Joseph Massaron in 1955; niece, Patricia Ann Herring in 1973, and a very special friend, Onolee M. Ecker in 1988. Mary Virginia is survived by two brothers: John (Norma) of Lansing and Frank (Catherine) of East Lansing; three sisters, Marian Massaron of Royal Oak, Margaret J. De Rose of Okemos, and Josephine (Jack) Henderson of Dexter; also by brother-in-law Ronald Herring of Lansing and many, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. A bookkeeper for many years, she was employed by The Lear Corporation in Grand Rapids; YMCA, I.M.A. [Frank Gallagher, owner of Flint Generals], Electric Motors, St. Leo Parish, New Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Flint; Woldumar Nature Center, Lansing. A 1953 graduate of Resurrection High School, Mary kept in touch with her classmates. She was a former member of St. Leo the Great, St. Agnes, St. Pius X and St. John Vianney Parishes in Flint, also St. Gerard Parish in Lansing. The family expresses deep appreciation to Dr. Mark Ensberg and the Ingham County Medical Facility. Donations may be made to the St. Gerard School Scholarship Fund or Resurrection School Scholarship Fund in memory of Mary Virginia De Rose. Funeral Mass will be con-celebrated by Fathers John Klein and Douglas Osborn at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 4437 W. Willow, on Monday August 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Family will receive friends at Tiffany Funeral Home (3232 W. Saginaw Hwy, Lansing) on Sunday, August 9th from 5:00 p.m. thru 8:30 p.m. with Rosary prayed at 6:00 p.m. and Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at the Church 1-hour prior to the Funeral Liturgy. Interment in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit the guest book at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com. |
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 5:37 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Maudie Risner, 72, of Hudson, passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2009 at her home. She was born on March 25, 1937 in Salyersville, Ky, the daughter of Noah and Maxie (Rice) Bailey. Maudie married Mort J. Risner on Feb. 22, 1954 in Salyersville. He survives. They moved to Michigan in 1962, the last 25 years in Hudson. Maudie enjoyed dolls, crafts, decorating things especially at Christmas time and spending time with her family. Surviving Maudie besides her husband, Mort are their four children, Floyd (Kelly) Risner of Ridgeway, S.C., Brenda (Denny) Willoughby of Frankfort, Ky., Connie (Kevin) Ming of Hudson and Debra (John) Bilton of Hudson; daughter-in-law, Linda Risner of Pittsford; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mabel Mann of Indiana, Thelma Cole of Kentucky; one brother, Charlie Bailey of Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael Risner; daughter, Glory Ann in infancy; brother, Junior Bailey; and sisters, Ethel Tibbs and Betty Williams. Funeral Services for Maudie will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson with Pastor Darren Lemon officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Hudson. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Lenawee or to the family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
No Description Available! |
Michael C. (Mike) Wood of Vista, California, formerly of Mt. Morris, age 56, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009. |
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 11:34 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Michael L. Mowry, age 61, of Sturgis, a loving and gentle man his entire life, passed away early Wednesday morning, Aug. 5, 2009, at Sturgis Hospital. He was born July 31, 1948, in Sturgis, Mich., a son to the late Russell and Mildred (Kelly) Mowry. Mike was a lifelong resident of Sturgis. He is survived by one brother, Dr. Robert (Betsy) Mowry of Sturgis; one sister, Laura (Bill) Mowry Holtz of Monona, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Thomas Mowry, Douglas Mowry and William Mowry. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. No services are scheduled. Private burial of the ashes will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091 is entrusted with the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Mowry’s memory consider St. Joseph County Community Mental Health, 677A Main St., Centreville, MI 49032. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com.   |
Friday, August 7, 2009 8:25 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Mildred V. Slagh, 97, of Grand Rapids, died Aug. 7, 2009. A visitation will be Monday, 10-11 a.m. at Lake Funeral Home in Saranac where the family will receive friends and relatives. At Mildred’s request, a private funeral for family only will be at Saranac 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. |
Saturday, August 8, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Nellie A. Kuney, age 91, of Sheridan, passed away on Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, at her home, with her family at her side. She was born on Dec. 4, 1917, in Lincoln, Neb., the daughter of George and Caroline (Allen) Williamson. On Sept. 3, 1938, Nellie was married to Donald R. Kuney in Adrian. He preceded her in death, in addition to her parents, a brother, George Williamson, and a sister, Beth Schafer-Miller. Surviving Nellie are her children, Carole and Lyle Cooper and Donnell and Roger Ralph, all of Sheridan, Don Ray and Ethel Kuney II of Stanton and Max and Cheri Kuney of Chandler, Ariz., plus 13 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, beginning at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Stanton, with Pastor Ryan White officiating. Interment will be at the Evergreen Cemetery, Sheridan. Visitation will be on Monday, Aug. 10, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Simpson Family Funeral Home in Sheridan. The Simpson Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kuney family with care and compassion. To leave an online message of condolence, please go to www.simpsonfamilyfuneralhomes.com. |
Nellie M. Daniels May 7, 1927-Aug. 5, 2009 Saturday, August 8, 2009 1:50 AM |
Nellie M. Daniels, 82, of Louisa, Ky., went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009. |
Thursday, August 6, 2009 10:11 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Noah Daniel Tidball, infant son of Daniel and Katie Tidball, was stillborn on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009. Private graveside services will be held at Zeeland Cemetery.  |
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 11:36 PM - Brandon Watson watson@sturgisjournal.com |
Norma Jean Williams, age 67, of Nottawa, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at her home. She was born in Vicksburg, Mich., on Nov. 11, 1941, a daughter of Robert and Martha (Huntington) Headley. Norma graduated from Centreville Public Schools. She married Richard C. “Buzz” Williams on July 26, 1959, and she was so proud to have just celebrated their 50th anniversary. Norma worked as a housekeeper at Keystone Place for 10 years, retiring in 2006. She previously volunteered at the Community Action Agency for five years. Norma was a member of the React Club helping to find lost children at the county fair, the Three Rivers CB Club and the St. Joseph County Saddle Club. She served as parade chairman for three years, Nottawa Township Constable, Cub Scout leader and Sunday school teacher. Norma also helped establish Pee Wee baseball in Centreville and was the Nottawa news reporter for the Sturgis Journal. Surviving are her husband, Richard C. “Buzz” Williams; sons, Richard M. Williams of Nottawa, Robert G. (Karen) Williams of Sturgis, Raymond C. Williams of Nottawa, and Roger A. Williams of Nottawa; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Walter Headley of Three Rivers; and several nieces and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Ronald Lee Headley; and a nephew, Randy Williams. Relatives and friends will be received Friday from 2-4 p.m. at the Eley Funeral Home in Centreville, where religious services will be held at 4 p.m. with Pastor Clint Zehr of New Covenant Christian Fellowship in Burr Oak officiating. Interment will be at the Nottawa Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online messages may be left for the family at eleyfuneralhomes.com.   |
OLIVE LUCILLE ROTHWELL PECK Olive Lucille Rothwell, age 95, of Peck, passed away, Monday, August 3, 2009 at Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born August 16, 1913 in Palms, Michigan, the daughter of the late Gottlieb and Florence (Innis) Harnisch. Olive ran her own restaurant in Peck for many years. She specialized in homemade pies. Her hobbies were gardening, outside flowers, and playing bingo. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by three daughters, Marlene Fagan of Carsonville, Rita (Jerry) Miller of Lapeer, Sharon Shanley of Applegate; one son, Gary Rothwell of Peck; ten grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred D. Rothwell; one daughter, Diane K. Rothwell; one sister, Rose Lloyd and one brother, Everett Harnisch. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 5th from 2:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, August 6th, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky with Pastor Doug Richardson, Marlette officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sandusky, Michigan. Memorials may be made to: United Hospice Service or Autumnwood of Deckerville. Arrangements made by the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky. |
. . . Detailed View |
No Description Available! |
No Description Available! |
Patrick A. Dell 1930-2009 Patrick A. Dell, 79, Caseville, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Genesys Medical Center in Grand Blanc following a long illness. Pat was born January 27, 1930 in Highland Park to the late Brian and Stella (Brandimore) Dell. On July 20, 1957, he married Barbara Ann Himmel of Caseville at St. Roch Church. He grew up in Detroit and graduated from Lincoln High School. In 1950, he moved to Caseville. He served in the US Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. After leaving the service in 1953, he returned to work as a welder in Owendale and then was hired as the first employee at Pigeon Manufacturing, retiring in 1989. In 1962, he won a Ford Falcon Wagon in a national car give-away sponsored by Ford. He was a member of the Caseville American Legion. He enjoyed tinkering and fixing things around the house, fishing, flying remote control planes, and most of all, making people laugh and enjoying the company of his family and friends. He issurvived by his wife, Barbara; children, Tamera (Cliff) Cook and Rick and Brice, all of Caseville. He was preceded in death by his brothers, George and Brian and sisters, Shirley Wilding and Gay Ann Wilcox. Funeral mass was held on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville, with Fr. Robert Pare presiding. Burial with military honors took place in St. Roch Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements were handled by the Champagne Funeral Home, Caseville. |
. . . Detailed View |
Peter J. Wagner Jr., PhD Okemos Born December 25, 1938, in Chicago, IL; died August 6, 2009, at the age of 70. Peter was a University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and an internationally recognized researcher in Photochemistry. He enjoyed raising orchids and irises, gardening and wine tasting and loved flowers. Peter was a lifelong die-hard Chicago Cubs fan, a soccer referee, baseball umpire and an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Kelly Wagner, and his parents. Surviving are his children, Peter J. Wagner III (Kate Lyons) of Alexandria, VA, Stephen K. Wagner (Susanna Tellschow) of Haslett, Robert M. Wagner of Brooklyn, NY, Paul J. Wagner (Lee) of Haslett, Mary S. Wagner of Okemos and Michael J. Wagner of Brooklyn, NY; grandson, Kieran Wagner; sister, Marianne Lederer (William) of Snowmass, CO; aunt & uncle, Frances Pfaff and the Rev. Father Leon Wagner; two nieces; a nephew; and many cousins. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 12, at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 955 Alton Rd., East Lansing. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, on Monday from 6-8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. |
70, of Okemos, university distinguished professor emeritus, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, East Lansing. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. |
No Description Available! |
Phyllis Joan Pioszak-Cross, age 84 years, died Friday, August 7, 2009 in the Bay Medical Care Facility, Essexville, Mich. She was born to William and Jennie Pioszak on January 23, 1925 in Ludington, M... |
Friday, August 7, 2009 8:17 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Phyllis Severson, 82, of Holland, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, at the Holland Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services. |
Ray McNew Nov. 1, 1923-Aug. 7, 2009 Saturday, August 8, 2009 1:50 AM |
McNew, Ray. Age 85. August 7, 2009 of Rockwood. |
Ray W. Kilpatrick April 3, 1934-Aug. 6, 2009 Saturday, August 8, 2009 1:50 AM |
Ray W. Kilpatrick, 75 of Monroe passed away peacefully on Thursday evening at Mercy Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. He had been ill for many years and seriously ill for the past two months. |
Raymond O. Weier Dec. 17, 1929-Aug. 3, 2009 Tuesday, August 4, 2009 12:01 PM |
Raymond O. Weier, age 79 of Monroe, died 8:15 a.m. Monday August 3, 2009 at Applewood Nursing Center, Trenton. He had been in poor health for five years. |
No Description Available! |
Richard J. Hyde Holt The kind and gentle man who walked Cedar St. from Mason to Lansing for the past 30 years has now walked into eternal rest. Age 57, Richard was born August 29, 1951 and died August 4, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Emma Hyde, and brother-in-law, Johnny Rodriquez. Survivors include his sister, Barb Rodriquez; brothers, Ron (Linda) Hyde and Paul Dirrin; nieces, Helen and Tonya Rodriquez; several great-nephews and nieces; and friends. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, August 11, 2 p.m., at Cristo Rey Parish Church, 201 Miller Rd. Arrangements entrusted to Riley Funeral Home. |
No Description Available! |
Saturday, August 8, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Robert C. Parker passed away June 30, 2009, in Tacoma, Wash., at age 80. He was born July 26, 1928, to Victor and Ruby Parker of Adrian. He lived most of his adult life in Addison, later moving to Washington to be near his kids in 1995. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Richard. He is survived by his two daughters, Sandy (Bruce) Stargel and Brenda (Donnie) Bowles, and two grandchildren Jordan and Kylie, all of Tacoma, Wash. |
Robert D. Laur Yucaipa, Calif. Robert D. Laur, 80, of Yucaipa, Calif., passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of July 18, 2009. Robert was born on February 19, 1929, in Lapeer, and was the youngest son of David and Pearl Laur. Robert graduated from Lapeer High School in 1947, served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and retired from civil service in 1990, while with the Defense Audio Visual Agency, Norton Air Force Base, San Bernardino, Calif. He was a member of the Cloverleaf Square Dance Club, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and an avid bingo player. Robert is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia (nee Luman); children, Michael of Forest Falls, Calif., Diana (Nick DeVince) of Highland, Calif. and James (Peter Kongkasem) of Los Angeles, Calif.; grandchildren, Christopher A. DeVince and Misty Dawn Laur. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert's memory to the Highland Senior Center, 3102 E. Highland Ave., Highland, CA 92346. M |
. . . Detailed View |
Thursday, August 6, 2009 10:03 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Robert Glen Lego, age 85‚ Constantine, passed away Aug. 6, 2009, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Chicago, on Feb. 21, 1924, a son of Hal Glenn and Thelma (Herrick) Lego. Robert served in the U.S. Navy for four years and the U.S. Army for two years during World War II. On July 21, 1960, he married Wilda Lucille Bauman in Three Rivers. She preceded him in death March 29, 1994. He worked as a electrician at Elkhart Products retiring in 1992 and previously at Continental Can in Three Rivers. Robert was loved by all who met him and lived a full and happy life to the end. There are no words to describe his warm and loving personality. He was truly one of a kind who was always willing to lend a ear or shoulder to anyone. He will be missed dearly and always remembered.‚ Surviving are his daughters, Joy (Thomas) Bussard of Three Rivers and Chellcee (Jamie) Robinson of Constantine; sister, Dorothy Plank of Constantine; four grandchildren, Cody and Kailyn Cookson and Shawn and Natasha Bussard; two great-grandchildren, Jonathon Henry and Ethan Bussard. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Donald Lego; and sister, Merna Scott. Cremation has taken place. There will be no public services. Memorial contributions may be made to Constantine Fire and Rescue. On line messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.   |
Robert R. Farnsworth Jan. 26, 1956-Aug. 3, 2009 Wednesday, August 5, 2009 1:01 PM |
Robert R. Farnsworth, 52 yrs, of Petersburg, died Monday morning. |
Ronald and #147;The Fonz and #148; Fontair July 4, 1937-Aug. 4, 2009 Thursday, August 6, 2009 12:57 PM |
Ronald "The Fonz" Fontair, 72 years of Temperance, MI died August 4, 2009 in the Toledo Hospital surrounded by his family. |
Rosemary A. Giarmo Aug. 6, 2009 Friday, August 7, 2009 11:29 AM |
Rosemary A. Giarmo, 72, of Monroe died at 6:18 p.m. Thursday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home. |
Rosemary Ann Giarmo Sept. 8, 1936-Aug. 6, 2009 Saturday, August 8, 2009 1:50 AM |
Rosemary was born in Monroe on September 8, 1936 to the late Carl and Rose (Geiger) Eby. |
Saturday, August 8, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Roy H. McCarley, age 64, of Red Bay, Ala., formerly of Adrian, passed away Aug. 5, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Burial will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park with Military Honors performed by the Michigan Army National Guard Honor Guard Team. Visitation will be Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Ruby Louise Burge, 94, of Mount Pleasant and formerly of Traverse City and Northport, died Aug. 3, 2009, at Bay Bluffs medical care facility in Harbor Springs. |
Sally A. Howe, 77, of Manistee, died Thursday afternoon, August 6, 2009 at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. The Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... |
Saturday, August 8, 2009 2:15 AM |
WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Sanna Elizabeth Saari, 99, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, in Wakefield. |
Thursday, August 6, 2009 10:05 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Scott Barnell of Melbourne, Fla., and formerly of Sturgis, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, Aug. 2, after a long struggle with cancer.  Scott was born in Sturgis and was a 1969 graduate of SHS. He received his B.A. from the University of Michigan.  He was preceeded in death by his parents, Lee and Ramona Barnell, both of Sturgis. He is survived by his brother Chuck, a 1959 graduate of SHS. No services were announced.   |
Search Results |
No Description Available! |
Sharon Lee Vauter Aug. 6, 2009 Friday, August 7, 2009 11:29 AM |
Sharon Lee Vauter, 65, of Monroe died at 12:40 a.m. Thursday. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service. |
76, of DeWitt, died Saturday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, DeWitt Chapel. |
No Description Available! |
No Description Available! |
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 5:31 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Steven K. Paul, 62, of Hillsdale, passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at home in the loving care of his family, with the assistance of Hospice of Hillsdale County.  He was born Jan. 15, 1947, in Grand Rapids and adopted by C. Audrey and Marguerite (Null) Paul.  He was married Oct. 30, 1965, to Cheryl Perrin and she survives. Steven loved his family, and enjoyed his work selling lubricants and racing fuel for Corrigan Oil.  He was a great fan of car racing, officiating for the sanctioning bodies of midget and sprint cars, watching NASCAR, and rooting for his favorite, Mark Martin.  Steve was a lifetime member of the Hillsdale Conservation Club, serving as president for several years during the building of the present club facility. Besides his wife Cheryl, he is survived by a son, Geoffrey (Kristie) Paul of Round Lake, Ill.,; daughter, Andrea Paul of Hillsdale; a sister, Mary Paul of Hillsdale; a brother-in-law, John (Laura) Perrin of Hillsdale; a sister-in-law, Judi (Larry) Rice of Litchfield; four grandchildren, Brenden, Gillian, Zoe and Aubrey; a niece, Tami (Fred) Garcia; and three nephews,Christopher Rice, Josh and Dustin Perrin. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial gathering for Steven K. Paul will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Hillsdale County Conservation Club, 3835 S. Bird Lake Rd, Osseo.  The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Friday at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to the Hillsdale County Conservation Club or Hospice of Hillsdale County.   To view this obituary and send condolences, visitwww.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 2:16 AM |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Terry G. Zillyette, 42, died Friday, June 26, 2009, at his home in St. Petersburg. |
No Description Available! |
Thomas P. Rhein Lum Thomas P. Rhein, 59, a lifetime Lum area resident, passed away Thursday (August 6, 2009). He was born March 14, 1950, in Lapeer, to Peter and Ethel (Diehl) Rhein. He married Bonita Burton on February 16, 1974 in Brown City. Mr. Rhein worked as a sales manager in furniture, as well as other retail goods. He enjoyed fishing, camping, visiting Las Vegas and loved his dogs: Joey, Cubby and Milo. Thomas was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Bonita Rhein of Lum; daughter, Valerie Rhein of Lum; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Donald Rhein, Bertha Johnson, Lucille Langlois and Edith Matas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Genesys Hospice. A memorial service will be scheduled in the near future. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements made by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer, (810)664-8111. |
. . . Detailed View |
39, of Brevard, N.C., formerly of Lake Toxaway, N.C. and Portland, carpenter and truck driver, died July 8. Memorial services 1 p.m. Saturday at Alice Springs Campground Lodge, Ionia. Arrangements by Asheville Mortuary Services, Asheville, N.C. |
No Description Available! |
Untitled |
No Description Available! |
No Description Available! |
Virgil D. Davis Charlotte Age 80, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2009. Virgil was born February 25, 1929 in Charlotte, the son of Frank and Bernice (Perkins) Davis and was a lifelong Charlotte resident. He was a 1946 Graduate of Charlotte High School, had been employed as a truck driver for the Michigan Welding Supply Co. and was a member of the Teamsters. He enjoyed family, travel, camping, music, sports, technology, sketching, fishing, cards and the Detroit Tigers. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Dorothy (Carpenter) Davis; sons, Michael (Nancy) Davis of Coldwater, Greg (Debra) Davis of Sargent, TX and Mark (Chris) Davis of Vicksburg, MI; daughter, Jodi (Jeremy) Brace of Charlotte; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Bill (Maxine) Davis of Charlotte; daughter-in-law, Debbie Davis of Muskegon; and sister-in-law, Sally Davis of Eaton Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jack and Bob Davis; and sister-in-law, Roseanne Davis. At Virgil's request, cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Services at the Funeral Home. Private inurnment will be in the Lee Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the March of Dimes or the Disabled American Veterans. Virgil's loving nature, humor and wit will be greatly missed by family and friends. |
80, of Charlotte, retired Michigan Welding Supply Co. truck driver, died Thursday. Memorial services 1 p.m. Tuesday at Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. |
No Description Available! |
Thursday, August 6, 2009 2:14 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Wesley C. Allison, 84, of 360 Johnson Road, Wakefield Township, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, in Ironwood. |
No Description Available! |
No Description Available! |
Friday, August 7, 2009 11:44 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Zachari Rohr, 12, of Morenci passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, at home. He was born on Jan. 13, 1997, in Adrian, the son of Jeremy and Christina (Somerlott) Rohr. Zachari was going to be in the sixth grade at the Morenci Middle School this coming school year. Surviving Zachari is his mother, Tina Rohr, of Morenci; two brothers, Austin and Ryan; maternal grandparents, Carl and Cindy Somerlott, of Santa Claus, Ind.; paternal grandparents, Vincent and Sue Rohr, of Morenci; maternal great-grandparents, Richard and Jeanne Somerlott, of Santa Claus, Ind., and Janet and Russ Salamin of Hudson; and best friend, Gage Miles. Zachari was preceded in death by his father, Jeremy. Funeral service will be on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Morenci Church of The Nazarene with the Rev. Dennis Owens officiating.  Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Morenci. There will be a visitation on Friday from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci. Memorial contributions are suggested to The Rohr Family Trust Fund set up at the United Bank & Trust in Morenci. |
Zachary Robinson Ewert, 21, of Beaverton, passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009 at Providence Park Hospital, Novi. |
No comments:
Post a Comment