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Adam Daniel Steglich, 17, of 9020 West 750 North Shipshewana, Ind., died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at the scene of a motorcycle accident at the intersection of State Road 120 and County Road 43 Middlebury, Ind. He was born Oct. 12, 1991, in Kalamazoo, Mich., to Danny Steglich and Jeri Lucas. He had lived most of his life in this area. He had been a student in the Westview School system through last year and had completed his junior year in high school. He was currently finishing out his G.E.D. in Topeka. Adam enjoyed playing football and was a member of the Westside Football Club, Shipshewana. He had wrestled for Westview and enjoyed riding motorcycles, dirt bikes and go-karts. He also enjoyed archery and paintballing, in which he played often at Splatman Du in Michigan. Survivors include mother and step father, Jeri (Jerry) Mehrley of Shipshewana, Ind.; father, Danny Steglich of Shipshewana, Ind.; brother, Jamie Mehrley of Shipshewana, Ind.; grandparents, Daniel (Janet) Lucas of Constantine, Mich. and Robert, Sr. (Donna) Steglich of Shipshewana, Ind.; great-grandfather, Joseph Danna of Benton Harbor, Mich.; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street, Middlebury. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at funeral home. Burial will be in the Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury. Memorials may be given to Westside Football Club, Shipshewana.  Online condolences may be sent at millerstewartfuneralhome.com. |
Monday, August 31, 2009 11:49 AM |
Adeline B. LeFevre, 85, of Shepherd, formerly of Auburn, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Aug. 30, 2009, at Applewood Assisted Living. |
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Albert B. Swindle Jr., age 60, of Adrian, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at Provincial House. Arrangements are pending with the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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 Albert Brintwood Swindle, Jr., age 60, of Adrian, Mich., died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at Provincial House in Adrian. He was born in Adrian on July 20, 1949, to Albert Brintwood and Jewel Florence (Rye) Swindle. Albert graduated an honor student from Adrian High School. He received an Associate Degree from Michigan Christian College in Pontiac, Mich., and a Certificate in Bookkeeping from Jackson Business School in Jackson, Mich. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. Degree in Accounting from Siena Heights University. During his career as an accountant, he worked at banks in Birmingham, Ala., Prentiss Aircraft in Adrian, Mich., and the Tecumseh Country Club in Tecumseh, Mich. He also ran a successful part-time income tax business built on repeat clients, many of whom became long-time friends. He enjoyed collecting and dealing in stamps, comic books and coins, was highly respected by other collectors and dealers, and was in demand by new collectors seeking his advice. Albert was an avid reader.  He was interested in many subjects, which included history, and was very knowledgeable about the Civil War. He had a deep faith in God. He had a deep concern for the hungry, the homeless and the helpless. Albert was preceded in death by his father, Albert B. Swindle, and an infant niece, Christina Swindle. He is survived by his mother, Jewel Swindle of Adrian, Mich.; a son, Jonathan Jason (Amanda) Swindle; and a granddaughter, Reanna Swindle of Lore City, Ohio.  Also surviving is his dear sister, Kathy Swindle Howard of Adrian; three brothers, Jim (Bo) (Carma) Rye of Grand Rapids, Ohio, Dennis Swindle of Milan, Mich., and George (Mary Ann) Swindle of Battle Creek, Mich. Other survivors include three nieces: special niece Jadelynn, Cyndy and Wendie; three nephews, Aaron, Chris, and Dennis II; two grand-nieces, Renee and Nikki; three grand-nephews, Adam, Matt and Christopher, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Albert Brintwood Swindle will be held on Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with two of his brothers, Dennis and Jim Swindle, officiating.  Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. Visitation will be held on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Monday, August 31, 2009 1:11 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Albert W. Synkelma, 77, of Ironwood Township, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, in Ironwood. |
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Andrew Chronis Andrew Chronis, age 87, died August 27, 2009. Andrew was a longtime resident of St. Clair Shores and, more recently, Chesterfield Township. He was a member of UAW Local 412 as well as Bruce Post VFW. 1146. Beloved Husband for 62 years of the late Madeline. Andrew and Madeline enjoyed many happy times and made wonderful friends with both the St. Clair Shores Senior Cruisers and the New Baltimore Seniors Club. Andrew served in the 82nd Airborne during WWII. He was a proud DAV Member and active in the Bruce Post VFW 1146. He retired from Chrysler as a maintenance supervisor. Andrew was also a dedicated member of UAW Local 412. He was the dear brother of Andrea (Dan) Stephens, Alvina (Wally) Becker, Athena (Jerry) Putnam, Pam Slot, and the late Connie, Christopher, Larry (Phyllis) and Beatrice Pettalia. Visitation at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile) Tuesday 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. with prayers Wednesday at 7 p.m. Instate Thursday 10:30 a.m. at St. Angela Catholic Church, 25001 Chippendale (off 10 Mile Road, 2 blocks east of Kelly, west of I-94) until time of Mass at 11 a.m. Entombment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Tributes to Seasons Hospice are welcome. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
Thursday, August 27, 2009 2:15 AM |
NEGAUNEE, Mich. -- Annette Jean Sederholm, 91, of 313 Lost Creek Drive, Marquette, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, surrounded by family and friends at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee, where she was a resident since Aug. 18, 2009. |
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Anthony J. Charley Anthony J. Charley, age 79, a longtime resident of St. Clair Shores passed away Sunday, August 30, 2009, at home surrounded by his family. He was a longtime member of St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3160. He was employed by the County of Macomb and retired as an engineer. He is survived by his sons, Kevin (Gloria), Craig (Pam) and daughter, Mary Charley; grandchildren Kathleen and Angela Charley and brother, Robert (Mary) Joseph. Predeceased by his wife, Gertrude and daughter, Michele. A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, 10 a.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. vigil service at Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper, St. Clair Shores, between 12 Mile and 13 Mile roads and instate Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the McWarm Program at St. Margaret of Scotland Church. Share memories at vanfuneral.com. |
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Arlene McMahon, 71, of Riga passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at her home. She was born March 22, 1938, in Blissfield, to Tim and Georgia (Gust) Brubaker. In 1956 Arlene married Raymond Barnhart of Adrian; he preceded her in death. On April 20, 1973, she married Joseph McMahon Jr. of Deerfield and he survives. Arlene was a morning manager at McDonald’s in Blissfield, where she still enjoyed working, and was also a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary in Blissfield. She is also survived by her children, Sheryl (Brad) Donbrosky of Deerfield, Charles (Connie) Barnhart of Deerfield, Stephen Barnhart of Livonia and Sandra (John) LaVoy of Palmyra; stepchildren, Jim (Bonnie) McMahon of Texas, Pat Iffland of Blissfield, Dan (Cy) McMahon of Blissfield, Jean (Bill) Goodrow of Tecumseh, Cathryn (Joe) Saylor of Blissfield, Martha (John) Tucker of Colorado, Kimberly (Don) Raper of Adrian and Joe McMahon III of Texas; along with a combined 32 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Hazel Brubaker of Blissfield, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sheila; son-in-law, Ken; a great-grandson; and siblings Ethel Pangburn and Richard and David Brubaker. Funeral services for Arlene will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield with Fr. Francis Mossholder officiating. Burial will follow in Riga Cemetery in Riga Township. Family and friends may call or visit the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Arlene McMahon Memorial Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.   |
Arlene McMahon March 22, 1938-Aug. 27, 2009 Saturday, August 29, 2009 2:25 AM |
RIGA - Arlene McMahon, 71, of Riga passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 27, 2009 at her home. |
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Arline Launstein Leslie Age 99, Arline was called home by God on Sunday, August 30, 2009. She was born in Negaunee, MI on December 12, 1909. She later moved to Lansing, MI where she attended Lansing Business College. Arline was employed as a secretary for Smith Insurance Company in Lansing. She met and married Homer Launstein in 1934, who was a lifelong dairy farmer. He was a leader and member of many agricultural organizations. He was also a trustee of Vevay Township. Arline supported him in all of his endeavors. She was a lover of animals and took care of several cats and kittens until her death. Preceded in death by her husband Homer (1998); parents; brothers, George Williamson (Ardis), Marvin Williamson (Jean), Ardell Denosre; and granddaughter, Tracey Chartier. Surviving are her son, Larry Launstein (Sandy); grandchildren, Ron Launstein (Penny), Tom Launstein (Eva), Dan Launstein (Laura), Linda Faught (Greg), Patsy Nichols (Steve); great-grandchildren, Ellen, Ethan, Esther, Rann, and Von Launstein, Veronica Chantelois, Holden Nichols, Jessica Thelen, Chelsea and Alissa Chartier, Kasey Langtry; great-greatgrandchildren, Kaylah, Trey, Collin, and Ellie Thelen, Ocean Lia Chantelois, Naveh and Jason Langtry. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2009, at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason, MI, with the Rev. Lyle Weldon officiating. Interment immediately following in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mason. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Those desiring may make contributions to the Disabled American Veterans, Capitol City Chapter Eight, PO Box 24151, Lansing, MI 48909; or the Ingham County Animal Shelter, 600 Curtis Road, Mason, MI 48854 in memory of Arline Launstein. www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com |
BOB J. FOSTER MARLETTE Bob J. Foster, age 66, of Marlette, died peacefully Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Marlette Hospice Residence. He lived in Marlette the past 26 years and was previously from the Rochester area. He was born May 30, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, son to the late Edward & Margaret (Lucy) Foster. He served his country in the U.S. Army 1960 to 1963. He married Carleen VanNest June 18, 1983 in Royal Oak. Bob attended Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sandusky. He was a member of the North Branch Masonic Lodge #312 F&M. He was past High Priest Rochester Chapter #637 Royal Arch Masons, a Michigan order of High Priesthood, served as D.D.I. Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Michigan Member of North Branch R.A.M. He was past Thrice Illustrious Master of Pontiac Council #3 Royal and Select Masters. He served as chairman for 120th annual assembly of Grand Council Royal & Select Masters of Michigan. He was a member order of the Silver Trowel. Bob was past commander of Romeo Commandery #6 Knights Templar, and a Moslem Temple Shiner and member of Prince Edwin York Rite College #8 in St. Clair Shores. He was also past Chairman & Dad Advisor Rochester Chapter Order of DeMolay Rochester and Holder of the advisor Honor Key and DeMolay Cross of Honor. He was a member of the Peck American Legion, where he served as Jr. and Sr. Vice Commander. Bob enjoyed hunting, reading, cooking, traveling, pets and most of all, his family. He is survived by his wife, Carleen of Marlette; one daughter, Terri Lynn Foster of Pontiac; father-in-law, Clifford VanNest of Royal Oak; two sisters-in-law, Diane Howell of Rochester & Nancy (William) Hoemke of Royal Oak; one sister, Mary McAskin of Lake Orion; nieces, Alicia, Haley and Kelsy and nephew Brian; special friend, Rene Toler of Marlette; his buddies, Mandi, Coco, Rex, Smokey, George and Shadow. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ed and sister, Lucy. Funeral services were held at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Marlette with Rev. Eric Kilmer officiating. Burial was in the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Memorials may be donated to United Hospice Service, Sanilac County Humans Society or Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sandusky. A Peck American Legion service was also held at the funeral chapel. Arrangement made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, Michigan (989) 635-3658 www.marshfuneral.com |
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Barbara J. Edel 1934-2009 Barbara J. Edel, 75, Bad Axe, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. She was born on August 7, 1934 in Flint, daughter of the late Christian E. and Stephanie (Urbanik) Lukasavitz. She married Gerald J. Edel on September 8, 1956 in All Saints Catholic Church in Flint. Barbara graduated from Flint Junior College and Michigan State University with a B.S. in accounting and economics. She earned her Master of Arts degree from Regis University in Denver, Colo., majoring in community administration. Upon graduation from Michigan State, Barbara worked in the accounting department for Kettering University (General Motors Institute) in Flint. She took time away from the workplace to raise her six children. She was active in St. Mary's Queen of Angels Parish in Swartz Creek. The family moved to Bad Axe in 1968 when her husband accepted a store manager position with the Dibble's Stores. Barbara taught English at Sacred Heart Catholic School for three years. She was the assistant principal at the school the final year it was open (1971). Barbara was the director of the Head Start Program in Bad Axe for six years. She passed along her strong faith in God to her family. She was a true servant in many ministries at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was the director of religious education, coordinator of pastoral ministries, director of RCIA, sang in the choir and recently taught fourth grade religious education this past year. She touched the lives of many students, when she served as a substitute teacher in schools throughout the Thumb. Barbara was active as a scout leader and band booster. She loved to play games with her grandchildren, crossword puzzles, travel to visit her family and throw festive holiday parties. She is survived by her husband, Gerald J. Edel, Bad Axe; three daughters, Susan Nosal, Colorado Springs, Colo., Laurie (Gary) Pionk, Ruth and Dr. Margaret "Peggy" Edel Stone and her fiance, Michael Zerphy, Windsor, Vt., three sons, Gerald E. (Mary) Edel, Suwanee, Ga., Paul Christian Edel and friend of the family, Brian Wilhour, Arlington, Va. and Joel (Jitka) Edel, Charlotte, N.C.; two brothers, Christian Lukasavitz, Detroit and Raymond (Kathy) Lucas, Ann Arbor; one sister, Jean Marie (Ron) Miscisin, Oscoda and 12 grandchildren, Breanna, Kara and Jenna Nosal, Colorado Springs, Colo., Lesley (Dan) Hellerstedt, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Eric and Ross Pionk, Ruth, Megan, Marc and Max Edel, Suwanee, Ga., Xavier and Casimir Stone and Zofia Zerphy, Windsor, Vt. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Baby Angel and one infant granddaughter, Stephanie Susanne Pionk. Services were held on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bad Axe. Fr. Rob Howe, pastor, officiated. Interment took place in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Flint. Memorials may be offered to Relay For Life or Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by the Kaufman Funeral Home, Bad Axe. |
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Barbara J. Rose, 71, daughter of Ernest and Vio­letta Rose, passed away July 9, 2009. Cremation has taken place and there will be a memorial service at St. James Episcopal Church in Cheboygan, on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m. Read more HERE in Wednesday's Tribune. |
Bay City, Saginaw death notices Thursday, August 27, 2009 11:52 AM |
Kathleen Marion Perrot, of Saginaw, died Aug. 24, 2009. Deisler Funeral Home. |
Bay City, Saginaw, death notices Sunday, August 30, 2009 3:12 AM |
David Stanley Winters, 61, of Bay City, died Aug. 27, 2009, Gephart Funeral Home. Dorothy G. Trombley, 91, of Bay City, died, Aug. 27, 2009, Gephart Funeral Home. Donavin Micheal Tolliver, 3, of Bay City, died , Aug. 27, 2009 Steele Funeral Home, Inc. Alice M. Schram, 83, of Bay City died Aug. 27, 2009, Steele Funeral Home, Inc. Audrey C. Davis, 94, of Saginaw, died Aug. 27, 2009, Deisler Funeral Home. |
Bellefenia "Belle" E. West, 96, of Alanson, passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at home. |
Betty J. Fitzgerald, 80, of Rhodes, passed away at her home on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009. |
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Betty L. Bryant Betty L. Bryant, age 100, of Warren, passed away August 24, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Hardy. Loving mother of Robert (Sharlene) Ebbole; dearest grandmother of Carolyn Bickle, Janet Ebbole, David (Jeri) Ebbole, Robert P. (Candice) Ebbole and Katherine (David) Lahey. Also survived by eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Inurnment will be at Clinton Grove Cemetery in Clinton Township, Mich. Arrangements entrusted to the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile Rd.) in Warren. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com. |
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 1:35 AM |
MARQUETTE, Mich. -- Betty M. Mattson, 66, of Bruce Crossing, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at the Marquette General Hospital. |
Monday, August 31, 2009 11:49 AM |
Beulah Harris, 93, of Midland, died Sunday night, Aug. 30, 2009, at Tender Care of Midland. |
Beverly "Bev" Roberts Metamora Beverly "Bev" Roberts, 79, of Metamora for 38 years (formerly of Auburn Hills) passed Friday (August 21, 2009). She was born December 27, 1929, to Henry and Leah (McArthur) Watson. She married Nelson J. Roberts, Jr. in Indiana. Bev was a purchasing director at Crittenton Hospital for 15 years, retiring in 1985. She had been a Girl Scout leader. Beverly loved sewing and walking the beaches in Florida. She is survived by her husband, Nelson J. Roberts, Jr. of Metamora; children, Susan Roberts of Metamora, Judy (Michael) Roberts-Freed of White Lake, Timothy Roberts of Metamora; grandson, Jacob Freed of White Lake. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Avalon Hospice of Flint. Funeral services were held Monday (August 24, 2009) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Rev. Todd Smith officiated. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Arrangements made by Muir Brothe |
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C. Fabian “Mickey” McGraw, 90, of Hillsdale, passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009 at Drews Place of Hillsdale. He was born Aug. 10, 1919 in Pavo, Ga., to Hezekiah and Leila (Adams) McGraw. He was married June 17, 1950 to Lois Morr and she survives. Mickey received a Bachelor’s degreee in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati and was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was the former president of Hillsdale Tool and Union Steel Products in Albion. Mickey was an Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Hillsdale and was a trustee emeritus of Hillsdale College having served as a board trustee from 1975 to 2003. Besides his wife, Lois, he is survived by a daughter, Karen (Houston Morrow) McGraw of Telluride, Colorado; two sons, Michael (Lynn) McGraw of St. Louis, Mo., and Matthew McGraw of Hillsdale; and four grandchildren. Mickey was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two brothers. Memorial services for C. Fabian “Mickey” McGraw will be 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church in Hillsdale with the Rev. Patti Beckman officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
Carl David Brewer White Cloud Formerly of Lansing, age 69 of White Cloud and formerly of Six Lakes, and Lansing, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 at his home. Dave was born on Feb. 20, 1940 in Lansing to Carl and Erda (Butler) Brewer and later married Karen Burch on June 30, 1979. Dave had worked at Diamond Reo, ASC Inc. and retired from Fisher Body in Lansing in 1990. Dave was a member of the White Cloud United Methodist Church and enjoyed restoring old cars and was a hot rod enthusiast. Dave served in the US Navy from 1958-1961. Survived by his wife, Karen of White Cloud; his daughters, Tina (Paul) Mitchell of Columbia, TN; Terona Killingbeck of Columbia, TN; son, Jerry Del (Judi) Sawyers of Six Lakes; grandchildren, Paul (Crystal) Mitchell II; Shina (James) Mitchell-Lewis; Tiffani Killingbeck; Cayden Killingbeck; Jeremy (Carla) Sawyers; Joshua (Samantha) Sawyers; Carrie Sawyers; 8 great grandchildren; sisters, Peggy Wollet of Lansing; Phyllis (Lee) Black of Eagle; Beverly (Owen) Phillips of Holt; his brother, Tom (June) Brewer of Lansing; several nieces and nephews. Visitation, Wednesday from 1-8 p.m. at the White Cloud United Methodist Church. Funeral services, Thursday at 1 p.m. at the White Cloud United Methodist Church with Pastor Jeff Bowman and Pastor Don Phillips presiding. Military Honors, under the auspices of the Newaygo VFW. Memorial Contributions to Hospice of Michigan, White Cloud United Methodist Church or VFW of the donors choice. Arrangements by Crandell-White Cloud, 1109 Court Street www.crandellfh.com 231-689-1492 or 1-888-358-8704 |
59, of Lansing, Lansing Community College director of retention and grants/SAS, died Sunday. Services 11:30 a.m. Friday at Friendship Baptist Church. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. |
Carol Ann Moore Died Aug. 23, 2009 Saturday, August 29, 2009 2:25 AM |
Carol Ann Moore of Monroe, formerly of Georgia, passed away Sunday morning August 23, 2009 in Monroe, MI. |
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Carol Jean Horan Carol Jean Horan, age 72, of Emmett, died Monday, August 31, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Colleen Buckhanon; three sons, John, Bruce and James Horan. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Wednesday with a 7 p.m. rosary service at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Capac. Funeral Service will be Thursday, 11 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Capac. For information and guestbook visit www.kaatzFunerals.com. |
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  Carol Worley, 68, passed away July 30, 2009 in Sacramento, Calif.   Carol was born Jan. 24, 1941 to the late Angela and Earl Lovelly.   Survivors include two sons, Dennis Worley and Wally (Jackie) Worley; three grandchildren, Dennis, Shane and Misty, all of Sacramento; a brother, James (Sally) Lovelly, a sister, Sharon (Bill) Ingalsbe; and many nieces and nephews.   Carol was preceded in death by her parents; and her sisters Bonnie Jean Lovelly, Nancy McDonald and Rosemary Lovelly.   A memorial service was held in Sacramento. A local service is planned at a later time. |
Carolyn Jane (Weaver-Mason) Dietrich Tuesday, September 1, 2009 9:41 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Carolyn Jane (Weaver-Mason) Dietrich, 69, of Reading, passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at home. She was born Sept. 9, 1939, in Wauseon, Ohio, to Carl and Viola (Bates) Weaver. She graduated from Reading High School in 1957 and the Toledo School of Nursing. She worked as an obstetrics nurse and retired from Grayling Hospital. Carolyn attended the Camden Missionary Church and was a member of the Reading Wednesday Club. She enjoyed reading, knitting, and getting together with high school and nursing school classmates, and spending time at the family’s Lake Michigamme cottage. On Dec. 27, 2005, she married Elwood Dietrich and he survives. Also surviving are two sons, James C. (Randy) Mason of Mooresville, N.C., and Robert W. Mason of Gaylord; stepchildren, Douglas Dietrich and Scott (Karen) Dietrich, both of Reading; Timothy (Mary) Dietrich of Hillsdale and Dana (Renee) Dietrich of Ray, Ind.; one sister, Dianne (Gale) Netcher of Reading; one brother, C. Wayne (Tara) Weaver of Grand Ledge; four grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, five stepgreat-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Her parents and her first husband, James F. Mason, preceded her in death. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at the Camden Missionary Church with Pastor Brian Colby officiating. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the home of Dianne and Gale Netcher, 9799 Humphrey Road, Reading. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the George White Funeral Home, Reading. |
Carolyn Jane (Weaver/Mason) Dietrich Monday, August 31, 2009 11:36 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Carolyn Jane (Weaver/Mason) Dietrich, 69, of Reading, passed away Sunday, Aug. 29, 2009 at home. She was born Sept. 9, 1939, in Wauseon, Ohio to Carl and Viola (Bates) Weaver and graduated from Reading High School in 1957 and the Toledo School of Nursing. She worked as an obstetrics nurse and retired from Grayling Hospital. Carolyn attended the Camden Missionary Church and was a member of the Reading Wednesday Club. She enjoyed reading, knitting and getting together with high school and nursing school classmates and spending time at the Lake Michigamme cottage. On Dec. 27, 2005, she married Elwood Dietrich and he survives. Survivors also include sons James C. (Randy) Mason of Mooresville, N.C. and Robert W. Mason of Gaylord, step-children Douglas Dietrich of Reading, Scott (Karen) Dietrich of Reading, Timothy (Mary) Dietrich of Hillsdale and Dana (Renee) Dietrich of Ray, Ind, sister Dianne (Gale) Netcher of Reading, brother C. Wayne (Tara) Weaver of Grand Ledge, four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Her parents and her first husband (James F. Mason) preceded her in death. Memorials services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 at the Camden Missionary Church with Pastor Brian Colby officiating. Visitation is schedule Thursday from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the home of Dianne and Gale Netcher, 9799 Humphrey Road, Reading. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by the George White Funeral Home of Reading. |
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Cecilia A. Ver Hage died Monday, August 31, 2009, at the Atrium at Royal Park at the age of 103.  Funeral and committal services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at First Reformed Church in Zeeland with Reverend Neil Van Heest officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Charles A. Sykes, 85, of Pittsford, passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2009 at Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility in Hillsdale. He was born on Aug. 31, 1923 in Romulus, the son of Anthony and Irene (Hubbard) Sykes. He attended Henry Ford Trade School where a passion for cars was born. He married Charlotte A. Curley on Aug. 5, 1977. She survives. Charles lived in the Romulus area until 1986 when he moved to Pittsford. He worked as a master mechanic and truck driver. Charles enjoyed rebuilding cars from the frame up. Surviving Charles besides his wife, Charlotte are ten children, Suzanne (Gary) Maddio of Defiance, Ohio, Charles Sykes of Albright Shores, Thomas (Tami) Sykes of Saginaw, Glenda (Hiram) Harris of Gladwin, Keith Sykes of Boston, Mass., Tammy (Michael) Kling of Coldwater, Daniel (Brandy) Sykes of Osseo, Theresa (Alvin) Mattson of Cement City, Matthew (Jody) Sykes of Pittsford and Rebecca Sykes of Pittsford; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren;eight brothers and sisters and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers and sisters.                                                                                 Funeral services for Charles will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson with the Rev. Samuel E. Wickard officiating. Cremation will follow. Interment of ashes will be made in Leonardson Cemetery in Pittsford at a later date. Visitation was 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30. Memorials are suggested to the family to help with expenses. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at:www.brownvanhemert.com.   |
Thursday, August 27, 2009 11:52 AM |
Clarence A. Diener, 70, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, at St. Mary's of Michigan. |
Craig Andrew Collier March 30, 1971-Aug. 29, 2009 Sunday, August 30, 2009 12:12 AM |
Craig Andrew Collier, 38, of Flat Rock, died on August 29, 2009 in Flat Rock, Michigan. |
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:18 AM |
ADAMS, DANIEL E.; age 69; August 29, 2009; of Oxford, formerly of Troy. Beloved husband of Ruby E. (Puterbaugh) Adams; dear father of Rebecca (Thomas) Rayner, Diana (Gary) Runevitch and Cindy (Darryl) Powlison; 10 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren; brother of Blanche (Wm. Edsel) Weldon and Nancy Adams. |
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:18 AM |
NELSON, DEVONA E.; age 93; of Oscoda, formerly of Holly; died Sunday, August 30, 2009. |
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Deanna T. Norkiewicz Deanna T. Norkiewicz, age 42, passed away August 29, 2009. Dear mother of Tyler; loving daughter of Ronald and Vera Pellerito; dear sister of Mary Western, Laura Brusokas, Vera (Gerardo) Gonzalez, Ronda Pellerito, Paul (Lara) Pellerito and Jennifer (David) Lambernedis; 17 nieces and nephews. Former wife of Michael Norkiewicz. Visitation Tuesday, 2-7 p.m. at the Sterling Heights chapel of E.J. Mandziuk & Sons Funeral Home, 3801 18 Mile Road. Instate Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at Sts. Cyril & Methodius with a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township. Deanna graduated from Sterling Heights High School in 1985. She worked at My Grannys Restaurant and was a bartender at Sharkeys. Deanna's greatest achievement will always be Tyler and her greatest gift was the joy she made us all have whenever she was around. |
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Dennis M. Mishler, 63, Rogers City, formerly of Onaway, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009 in Rogers City. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home.   |
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Diana Shubik Diana Shubik, age 55, died August 30, 2009. Loving wife of Richard P. (Deacon Rich). Loving mother of Kimberly (Michael) Lutes and SSgt Christopher (SSgt Shannon) Shubik. Dear grandmother of Noah, Alyssa, Ryan, and Isabele. Sister of Patricia Kahsin, Carolyn (Dan) Crow, and Kenny Patrzalek. Sister-in-law of Marilyn Reyes and Maureen (Joseph) Ramirez. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 4-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with Scripture service 7 p.m. Tuesday at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Funeral Wednesday instate 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Paul on the Lake, 157 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org. |
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Donald E. Koebbe, 68, of Camden, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, at Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. He was born March 22, 1941, in Dearborn, to Donald F. and Helen (Bailey) Koebbe. He had formerly been employed at Plymouth C&O Railroad and United Van Lines and enjoyed fishing, gardening and traveling. On September 30, 1982, he married Marilyn Dillman and she survives. Also surviving are daughter, Lisa (Rudy) Duran, Somerset, Calif.; son, Kenneth Koebbe, Oklahoma City, Okla.; brother, Kenneth (Colleen) Koebbe, Roseville, Calif. and uncle, John (Dorothy) Bailey, Santa Paula, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents. There are no services or visitation. Arrangements are by George White Funeral Home, Reading. |
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Donald L. Myers, age 88, of Adrian passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center. Donald was born April 6, 1921, in Defiance, Ohio, the son of Simon and Lillian (Reid) Myers. During World War II, Don was stationed in the Pacific Theatre, where he served in the Marine Corps and was honored with a Purple Heart. On April 10, 1970, Don married Thelma “Ruth” McLaughlin Weber in Wauseon. Ruth, his wife of 38 years, preceded him in death in 2008. Don was a truck driver for Associated Truck Lines where he received a 30-Year Safe Driver Award. For many years he was a volunteer firefighter and EMT in Bedford, Mich. Don was a lifetime member of Chapter 20 Lenawee County Disabled American Veterans. Don is survived by two daughters, Linda Myers of Temperance, Mich., and Colleen Geers of Jones, Mich.; a stepson, Gene (Angie) Weber of Adrian; two sisters, Letha McKeever of Harrison, Mich., and Vivian Yentz of Monroe, Mich.; nine grandchildren; and 15 greatgrandchildren. In addition to his wife, Don was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Siedlecki, and a brother, Melvin Myers. The funeral service for Don will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at Wagley Funeral Home, with the Rev. Chris Brundage officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Annis Fint Post #1584 of the VFW and Chapter 20 Lenawee County Disabled American Veterans. Burial will follow at Pettisville Cemetery in Ohio. Friends may visit the family at the 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 Don may be made to the DAV. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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Donald Lyle McDonald, 63, of Chester, Ohio, passed on Friday, Aug. 28, 2009. Don was born Oct. 2, 1945, in Holland, the son of Gordon and Edna Mae (Heck) McDonald. Don leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years, Annette (Atwood); daughter, Wendy (Bob) Puckett; son, Rick (Michele) McDonald; daughter, Tyanne (Mark) Branscum; brothers, Richard (Carol) McDonald, Kenneth (Pat) McDonald and David McDonald; grandchildren, JJ and Brittany Lake, Kayla and Christopher McDonald, Brandon, Bradley and BriAnne Branscum; stepgrandchildren, Bobby and Laura Puckett. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Edna Mae (Heck) McDonald, and two grandchildren, Joshua Lake and Austin Branscum. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at the Avance Funeral Home & Crematory, 4976 Winton Road, Fairfield, Ohio. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Brad Rosenberg of Tri-County Assembly and Pastor John Hembree officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Memorials may be made to the Book of Hope, 600 SW 3rd St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060, or Hospice of Cincinnati. Condolences may be sent to www.avancefuneralhome.com. |
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Doris Alberta Broth Doris Alberta Broth (nee Genther), age 88, a resident of Macomb Township, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009, at her residence. She was born January 25, 1921, in Detroit, Michigan. Dear Mother of Ronald (Patricia) Broth of Macomb and Sharron (Dennis Carafelly) Broth of Macomb. Loving grandmother of Amy Lideratory, Ronald (Kristen) Broth II, and Roy Carafelly, and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be held Saturday, September 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church 18201 23 Mile Rd. (at Romeo Plank Rd.) Macomb Township. Family request donations to Hospice of Michigan. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com. |
Doris P. McKay, 92, of Chesaning, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009 at her residence. |
Dorothy A. and #147;Doris and #148; Thompson Aug. 3, 1920-Aug. 23, 2009 Thursday, August 27, 2009 12:16 PM |
Dorothy A. "Doris" Thompson, 89 years, of Bullhead, AZ, formerly of Lincoln Park, MI passed away Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Silver Ridge Village in Bullhead. |
Friday, August 28, 2009 1:50 AM |
PAULDING, Mich. -- Dorothy Gay, 66, of Paulding, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, at her home. |
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Dorothy Rogers, age 90, formerly of Tecumseh, died Monday, Aug. 31, 2009. Arrangements are pending with Handler Funeral Homes. |
Friday, August 28, 2009 12:07 PM |
Douglas Frank Mowery, 66, of Johannesburg passed away on Aug. 26, 2009, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 31, 1942, to Francis and Vernie (Barton) Mowery in Briley Township, Mich. |
Douglas Philip Marshall, 1937-2009, (born and raised in Bliss, Mich.), beloved husband of Carol Marshall of Flatrock, Mich. Loving father of Jeff (Merrilynn) of Southgate, Mich., and Amy (Chris) of Canton, Mich. Proud Papa of Renee (Adam), Kenneth, Rachael, Elizabeth, Mathew, Andrew, Elena, and Nicholas. He was preceded in death by his father, Lee, and mother, Ruby, Marshall (of Bliss, Mich.). Brother of Clark (Kay), Kenton (Ina), Nelson (Sandy), Mary Ellen, Connie, Lorelei (Dave), and Valarie (Pat). |
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Earl Marx, 80, Cheboygan, passed away Wednes­day, Aug. 19, 2009 at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Faith Baptist Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. The Reverends James Currie and Gary Montgomery will officiate and burial will take place in Munro Township Cemetery. Read more HERE in Friday's Tribune. |
Thursday, August 27, 2009 2:17 AM |
HANCOCK, Mich. -- Eleanor M. Hoyer, 92, of Hancock, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, in Hancock. |
Sunday, August 30, 2009 3:12 AM |
Ellarose Miller, 91, of Saginaw, formerly of Midland, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009 at Saginaw Senior Care and Rehabilitation in Saginaw. |
Elwood Swenor, 57, of Bay Shore, died Sept. 1, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Eugenia Norma Eckman Eugenia Norma Eckman, age 72. Life resident of Clinton Township, Mich. Beloved wife of the late Richard. She is survived by her children: Richard (Joyce) Eckman, Michael (Elizabeth) Eckman, Sheri (David) Mykietiuk, Brian (David Sondergeld) Eckman and daughter-in-law Suzanne Eckman. Proud grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of four. Dear sister of Valerie Cottrell and Linda Menger. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard, and her son, Daniel. Visitation is Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. and the funeral service will be Friday, September 4 at 11 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (3 blocks east of Van Dyke) Utica, with Chaplain Richard Cryderman officiating. Burial at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Macomb. Please share a memory with the family at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com. |
Sunday, August 30, 2009 3:12 AM |
Eva Belle Lambert, 93, of Midland, died Thursday afternoon, Aug. 27, 2009 at Tendercare of Midland. |
Saturday, August 29, 2009 2:34 AM |
Eva Lambert, 93 of Midland died Thursday afternoon, Aug. 27, 2009 at Tender Care of Midland. |
Evelyn A. Trouten March 2, 1913-Aug. 29, 2009 Sunday, August 30, 2009 12:43 AM |
Evelyn A. Trouten, 96, of Monroe, died at 8:50 a.m. Saturday at the Mary Brook Residence, Flat Rock. She had been in poor health for one month. |
Everett Arthur Dielman Jr., 71, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at his home. |
80, of Lansing, retired attorney, died Saturday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Friday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. |
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Flora Ann Keith Flora Ann Keith, age 80, a resident of Warren for over 49 years, died Sunday, August 30, 2009, at her home. Flora was born February 7, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan. After Flora married her late husband Sherwin they moved to Warren where they raised their family. In her active years Flora enjoyed roller skating, bowling, dancing, gardening, and staying very active with her children. Her children joked that their mother had a passion for ironing. She would iron almost anything including her bed linens. Mrs. Keith is survived by her dear children, Brian (Lori) Keith, Kathryn (Steven) Jackovich, and the late LaCheriea Krauskopf. She was the devoted grandmother of Melissa Krauskopf (Michael Yanska), Jeffrey Krauskopf, Matthew Jackovich, Ashley Jackovich, Eric Jackovich, Jennifer Keith, and dear mother in-law of Robert Krauskopf. Visitation for Mrs. Keith will be Wednesday from 2:30-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 � Mile). Funeral services for Mrs. Keith will be Thursday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com. |
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Florence Rehberg Florence (nee Sawitzky) Rehberg, age 89, passed away August 29, 2009 in Zephyrhills, Fla. She was born in Clinton Township, Mich. Beloved wife of the late Milton Rehberg. Loving mother of Walter (Barbara) Rehberg and Jean (Carl Jr.) Carlson. Dear grandmother of Kari Rehberg, Jennifer (Bryan) Tassell and great-grandmother of Aisha, Cory and Drake. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Road at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile Road). Funeral Friday, instate 10:30 a.m. at Parkside Community Church, 37535 Dodge Park, (between Metro Pkwy, (16 Mile) and 17 Mile Roads, until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment Clinton Grove Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at WujekCalcaterra.com |
Frank A. Burgess Tifton, Ga. Frank A. Burgess, 101, of Tifton, Ga., passed away Tuesday (August 25, 2009) at Golden Living Center. No local service is planned. Mr. Burgess was born April 25, 1908, in Columbiaville. He is survived by his niece, Kay Guske of Tifton and Canton, Ga.; a nephew and his wife, Kent and Jolane Guske of Sylvester, Ga.; great-nieces, Jenny Scarborough and Melissa Reinhard, both of Tifton, Ga. He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Burgess. Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Tiftarea. Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the online guest registry at www.bowen-donaldson.com. |
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89, of Mulliken, formerly of Fowlerville, retired Gulf Oil delivery man, died Saturday. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken. |
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Jerry LaFave, 76, of Bay City, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, Squires Funeral Home. |
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:18 AM |
SCARLET, GLENDA; August 29, 2009; age 72. Beloved wife of the late John; dearest mother of Linda Gilbert and Laura Tonarelli; proud grandmother of Jason, Jana, Wendy and Justin; great grandmother of Skylar, Jacob, Conner and one on the way. |
GRACE MARIE BRILL SANDUSKY Grace Marie Brill, age 85, of Sandusky, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at the Sanilac Medical Care Facility, Sandusky. She was born October 16, 1923 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, the daughter of the late John and Minnie (Schoof) Hurttgam. Grace married Joseph Henry Brill on July 24, 1943 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. He passed away on April 2, 1999. She was a member of the Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church, Sandusky. She is survived by three children, Joseph (Rheda) Brill of Snover, John Brill of Sandusky and Janet Brill of Sandusky; four grandchildren, three step grandchildren; one great granddaughter; one sister, Helen Schunemann of Washington, Michigan; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Joann Lee and a twin sister, Gladys Riley. Funeral services were held at the Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church, Sandusky with Pastor Ronald Astalos of Ft. Gratiot officiating. Burial was in Moore Township Cemetery, Snover, Michigan. Memorials may be made to Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church, Sandusky. Arrangements made by Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky. |
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Friday, August 28, 2009 11:34 AM |
Gary Allen Keck, son of Gary Keck and Amanda Schwartz of Monroe was stillborn Thursday. |
Gary Allen Keck August 27, 2009 Saturday, August 29, 2009 2:25 AM |
Gary Allen Keck was stillborn into this world on Thursday afternoon, August 27, 2009 at the Toledo Hospital. |
86, of Lansing, died Friday. Services noon Wednesday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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82, of Perry, former Gambles Hardware (Perry) owner, died Saturday. Services 4 p.m. today at Watkins Brothers Funeral Home, Perry. |
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Gertrude F. Buchler, 95, of Saugatuck-Douglas, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at Grace of Douglas Nursing Home. Cremation has taken place and committal services will be held at Oakland Memory Lanes in Dalton, Ill., at a later date. Arrangements by The Saugatuck Chapel Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 520 Lake St., Saugatuck. |
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Gladys Isabella Burger, 89, of Springhill, Fla. passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, at her daughter's home in Tecumseh. |
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54, of Grand Ledge, retired Sparrow Hospital and Ingham Regional Medical Center nurse, died Sunday. Visitation 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
92, of Ithaca, died Sunday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel. |
Harold F. "Sonny" Bauer 1950-2009 Harold F. "Sonny" Bauer, 59, died Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born July 19, 1950 in Unionville, son of the late Harold F. and Ella (Mall) Sr. He was married to Patricia A. Gremel on July 23, 1978 in San Diego, Calif. He was a 1968 graduate of Unionville High School and attended Delta College, University Center. Sonny had been employed as a production worker at Regency in Ubly for several years before retiring five years ago due to disability. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force of which two of them were in Thailand. He was an excellent wood worker. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, Sebewaing; two sons, Eric Bauer, Sebewaing and Kelly Bauer (Courtney Fritz), Pigeon; two brothers, Paul (Lennda) Bauer, Ramona, Calif. and Dennis (Debra) Bauer, Albuquerque, NM; three sisters, Connie (Jim) Grant, Clio; Robin (Kent) Bach, Bay Port and Nona (Pat) Foley, Saginaw; one grandson, London Michale Bauer, Pigeon and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Jackie Molden and Diane Weber and one brother, Richard Bauer. Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. A private service will take place at a later date. Arrangements were handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. |
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Helen A. Lemanski , age 79, of Bronson, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater. Visitation will be held today, Aug. 31, 2009 from 4-8 p.m., with the Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Bronson, with the Rev. Fr. Richard Fritz officiating. Helen was born July 22, 1930 in Detroit, to John and Stella (Hyska) Dunalski. She married Albert (George) Lemanski on May 17, 1952 in Bronson. He preceded her in death on March 3, 2003. Helen attended St. Mary's School and graduated from Bronson High School in 1949. She was an active member of St. Mary's Assumption Church, where she was a member of the Senior Choir and the Sacred Heart Society. Helen had worked at the former Rich's Lumber and Supply in Bronson for 17 years. She was an accomplished pianist and well-versed in the Polish language, helping others to translate written letters during Polish Festival time. In addition to her husband, Helen was preceded in death by her son Todd Lemanski in October 1985. She is survived by her son Daniel Lemanski of Galesburg. Memorials may be directed to St. Mary's School or the Branch County Humane Society. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family guestbook. |
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Helen Virginia Kellum, 89, of Holland, formerly of Fennville, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, at Resthaven Care Center in Holland. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday, at the Friendship General Baptist Church in Fennville. www.chappellfuneralhome.com |
Thursday, August 27, 2009 11:52 AM |
Henry E. Hennis PhD., 83, of Coleman died Tuesday Aug. 25, 2009, at Tendercare, inc., Midland. |
84, of East Lansing, retired Michigan State University Department of Writing, Rhetoric and Cultures professor emeritus, died Monday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. |
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Hope E. Conrad, 65, of Gladwin, died peacefully at home on Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, after a long illness. She was born in Houghton Lake on Feb. 24, 1944, to the late Rena (Bradley) and Burt Benjamin. |
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Howard A. Butski, age 62, of Woodhaven, Michigan died on Thursday, August 26, 2009 in Allen Park, MI. Friends may call in the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Flat Rock Chapel on Saturday, August 29, 2009 from 1 to 8 PM. Cremation is to follow. |
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  Howard Roland Becks, 85, peacefully passed away at the Washington Soldiers Home and Colony in Orting, Wash. on Sun­day, Jan. 4, 2009. A graveside memorial service for both Howard and Jean will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at the Lakeview Cemetery located west of Mackinaw City. Quincy Leslie Sr. of Cheboygan will offi­ciate at the service.   Relatives and friends are most welcome to attend.   Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
Saturday, August 29, 2009 2:34 AM |
Hugh E. Sullivan, 79, of Coleman died early Friday morning, Aug. 28, 2009 at MidMichigan Medical Center. |
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Ida F. Campbell, age 98, of Adrian passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at Lynwood Manor. She was born in Hudson Township on Feb. 14, 1911, to Roy and Maude (Edmonds) Roney. She was married to Myrl J. Campbell on April 11, 1931. They moved to Fairfield in 1935. Myrl and Ida were married for 64 years until his death on Feb. 14, 1996. Ida worked for the Sand Creek Schools for 22 years as a cook, four years at the High School, and 18 years as Manager of the Elementary cafeteria. Ida was active in P.T.A. and Band Boosters, and belonged to Jasper-Fairfield Mothers Club for many years. She was an avid golfer and bowler and loved to garden. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Ida is survived by two sons and their wives, Robert and Donna Campbell of Adrian and Donald and JoAnne Campbell of Palmetto, Fla.; three grandchildren, Jerry (Donna) Campbell, John (Lisa) Campbell and Jane (Gary) Baughey; six great-grandchildren, Amy, Brian, Jason, Joshua, Justin, and Jesika; several nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Norma Miller of Tecumseh. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Clifford, George, Glenn and Wynn Roney. Funeral services for Ida will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Greg Burdine officiating. Interment will be in Fairfield Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. |
Irvin J. Harris 1921-2009 Irvin J. Harris, 87, Caseville, died Monday, August 17, 2009 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City after a long illness. He was born September 5, 1921 in Pinson Fork, Ky. to the late Robert and Oma (Smith) Harris. He grew up and attended school in McVeigh, Ky. before moving to Michigan in 1949. On August 18, 1951 he married Virginia Webb in Detroit. They moved to Hazel Park and raised their family there. Irvin retired from the City of Troy Engineering Dept. in 1983. In 1989 they moved to Caseville. He was a member of the Caseville Eagles FOE #3690 and the Hazel Park Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Jenny; children, Bobbie (Brian) Koczak, Hadley, Rosemary (Rob) Edwards, Metamora, Linda (E.Jay) Ferguson, Dryden, John (Gina), Lennon and Jody (Sharon), Clinton Twp; grandchildren, Robert, Tina, Candice, Patrick, Jay, Elesha, Kyle and Adam; great-grandchildren, Joslyn and Landon; brother Roby (Carol), Fowlerville and sisters, Bea Bostic, Ariz., Dolly Smith and Imogene (Wilson) Anderson, both of Ohio. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Gerry Bakka, Hathleen Livingston and Noleane Mahan, and brothers, Bill and Jim. Funeral services were held on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville. Staff Chaplain Karen Bouverette officiated, with burial taking place in Caseville Twp. Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Caseville Eagles John MacDonald Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were handled by the Champagne Funeral Home, Caseville. |
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Thursday, August 27, 2009 11:52 AM |
Ivan Matthew Bender, 83, of Midland, died unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, in Midland. |
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:18 AM |
DENI, JOSEPH D., SR.; passed away August 24, 2009; in Santa Monica, CA. His family and friends will celebrate his 80 years of life at a Memorial Service to be held Saturday, September 5, 1 p.m. at the Deer Lake Athletic Club, 6167 White Lake Rd., Clarkston, MI 48348 (248-625-6111). Instead of sending flowers, plant something symbolic of your affection that you will remember and honor him by. |
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:18 AM |
MILLER, JOSEPH RICHARD "Dick" a man loved and admired for his wisdom humanity and love of life, died Sunday, August 30, 2009, after a brief illness. |
JUDITH ANN VENCEL WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP Judith A. Vencel, age 70, of Watertown Township, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 in the afternoon at McKenzie Memorial Hospital in Sandusky. She was born on November 26, 1938 in Wyandotte, Michigan, the daughter of the late Steven and Julia (Henry) Vencel. She had lived in Adair, Michigan and for the past seven years in Watertown. Judy graduated from Anchor Bay High School in 1955, and received her Associate Degree from Port Huron Junior College in 1957. In 1959, she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Detroit and a Masters Degree in Library Science from Wayne State University in 1967. She began her career as a middle school teacher for the L Anse Creuse Public School System in 1959. Judy then became a media specialist at L Anse Creuse High School retiring from L Anse Creuse Middle School North in 1994. Judy was an avid traveler, having visited China, Spain, Panama, Hungary, Hawaii, South America,England and one summer drove to Alaska. She enjoyed classic movies, scrap-booking, Star Trek re-runs and going to yard sales. Judy was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend, and she will be deeply missed. Judy is survived by her children, Christine L. (James Portilla) Cambridge and James V. (Rebecca) Cambridge and four grandchildren, James M. Portilla, Christian A. Portilla, Joshua Z. Cambridge and Stephanie A. Cambridge. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, Post Office Box 11454, Alexandria, Virginia 22312. Memories may be shared at |
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Jack Feuerstein, 85, of Mackinaw City, died late Sunday evening, Aug. 30, 2009, at his home. |
Jack Taylor Brown City Jack Taylor, 87, of Brown City, passed away Monday (August 24, 2009). He was born October 16, 1921, in Albion, Mich., to Earl and Vina Taylor. He graduated from Brown City High School. Jack married Ardith Marle (Larsen) Payne on January 14, 1956. Jack was a farmer and a heavy equipment operator for International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324. He loved to be outside working or just enjoying being outdoors. He was a long time member of the Brown City United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ardith Taylor; children, Patricia L. Barr of Bay City and Gloria (Leonard) Reou of Attica; son-in-law, Charles (Danielle) Cahoon; grandchildren, James (Ann Marie), Jeffrey, Eric, Beth and Johnathon "JT"; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Clark and Betty Finley. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Vicki. Memorials may be made to United Hospice, Marlette or the Brown City United Methodist Church. Funeral services were |
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James Kessler, 85, of Zeeland, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at Zeeland Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland. Burial will be in Olive Township Cemetery. Visitation will be at Lakeshore Memorial Services on Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.     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. |
73, of Williamston, retired automotive professor, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. today at West Locke Wesleyan Church, Williamston. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston Chapel. |
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James L. Gilhouse, age 73, of Williamston died Aug. 29, 2009. He was born March 22, 1936. in Adrian, Mich. Mr. Gilhouse was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Daisy Gilhouse, and three brothers, Albert, Bill and LeRoy. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Dixie; daughter, Cindy Smith, and son, Scott and his wife, Michelle Gilhouse; seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren; his sister, Helen and her husband, Jack Dennis; and his sister-in-law, Linda Ragusa. Since his retirement he has enjoyed the camaraderie shared with his buddies almost daily at breakfast. Jim graduated from MSU in 1969. He taught at East Lansing High School and Lansing Community College where he started their diesel program. He owned and operated Jim’s Truck Service. Jim was a former member of Kiwanis and an active member of the Masons. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at the West Locke Wesleyan Church, 2652 Haslett Road, Williamston, Mich., with the Rev. Mike Black officiating. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 205 E. Middle St., Williamston, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will take place at North Dover Cemetery, Clayton, Mich. In lieu of flowers contributions in Jim’s memory may be made to West Locke Wesleyan Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com. |
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Jean Margaret Bergstrom, 86, Cheboygan, passed away Thurs day, Aug. 13, 2009 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held on Friday, Aug. 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Oakhill Cemetery. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
Joe Harold Meadors Sr. June 23, 1931-Aug. 29, 2009 Monday, August 31, 2009 11:18 AM |
Joe Harold Meadors, Sr. age 78, of Newport formerly of Carleton, died on August 29, 2009 at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Monroe, Michigan. |
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John T. Meadows John T. Meadows passed away on August 28, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Imogene "Giner." Dear father of Stuart (Pamela) and Donald. Loving grandfather of Rechele (Robert) Martin, Nicole (Greg) Burkhart, Jessica (Roland) Busignani, Lisa (Mark) Kepler and Jordon Meadows. Great-grandfather of Alyssa, Logan, Aidan, Garrett, Brandon, Isabelle and Alexander. Predeceased by sister, Myrtie Kinnard and brother, James. Funeral service Wednesday 11 a.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Road (north of 15 Mile). Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Memorial contributions to American Heart or American Lung Associations would be appreciated. Please share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com. |
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Joseph John Campbell Joseph John Campbell, age 75, retired from Detroit Police Department, passed away peacefully on August, 30, 2009, surrounded by his loving family in St. Clair Shores. The last of eight children born to Russell and Marie (Striech) Campbell, Joe grew up on the east side of Detroit and graduated from St. Martins High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard before joining the Detroit Police Department in 1956. He retired for the first time in 1981 but later worked at St. John Hospital before joining the Federal Mogul Corporation providing executive protection. Joe's real passions were golfing, boating, singing, and spending time with his family and friends. He wowed many audiences at weddings and at local clubs with his renditions of "Mack the Knife," and all of his Sinatra favorites. He is survived by his children, Molly Campbell, of Petaluma, Calif., Joseph Campbell and his wife Janet, of Cohasset, Mass., Jill Campbell of Mount Clemens, Bonnie Palmer, and her husband Dan of Grosse Pointe, and Sara Campbell of St. Clair Shores. He was predeceased by his daughter Vanessa Campbell of New York City. He is survived by nine grandchildren and by brothers, Francis and Russell as well as sister, Mary. He was predeceased by sisters, Anna and Clarice and brothers, Lawrence and Robert. Everyone's favorite uncle, Joe is also survived by many nieces and nephews who all still think that they were his favorite. Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sept. 2 from 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods. Memorial gathering Thursday 10:30 a.m. until memorial Mass 11 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 15004 Hampton, Grosse Pointe Park. Donations in Joe's memory can be made to Hospice of Michigan or to The Colorectal Cancer Coalition, Alexandria, VA. Share your memories with the family at ahpeters.com. |
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 June Myers, 89, a Mullett lake summer resident for 67 years, died Thursday Aug. 20, 2009, at Hos­pice of North Central Ohio in Ashland, Ohio follow­ing a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.   Memorial Services were held Monday Aug. 24, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ashland, Ohio, with the Reverend Sanford Mitchell and June’s niece, Reverend Neely Towe, presiding. Burial will be in the Ashland Cemetery next to her husband, Jack.   Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.   |
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MARK, KATHLEEN P.; of Waterford; August 29, 2009; age 62. Loving wife of Jeffrey A. Mark for over 40 years; beloved mother of Steven Mark (the late Lingjie) and David Mark (Connie); dear sister of Dallas Dagenais (Sharon), Pete Dagenais and Betty Hart; beloved grandmother of Yaoyao, Lili, Sinjin, Tiffany and Brenden. |
70, of Eagle, formerly of Potterville and Lansing, Tarpoff's Restaurant waitress and Sam's Club demonstrator, died Monday. Services 10 a.m. Thursday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. |
Katherine Louise Hill Lansing Age 70 died Monday, August 31, 2009 where she had been a resident of the Eagles Nest A.F.C. Mrs. Hill was born September 22, 1938 in Jackson, Michigan; the daughter of Carl and Lillian (Harford) Schlee. She grew up in Potterville but had been a resident of Lansing for 44 years. Years ago, Mrs. Hill was a waitress at Archie Tarpoff's Restaurant in Lansing and more recently was a demonstrator at Sam's Club. She is survived by her brothers, Carl (Sally) Schlee of Potterville, Dorian (Barbara) Schlee of South Carolina, Eugene (Bonnie) Schlee of Texas; sister, Loretta Robison of DeWitt; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Hill, in 2006; sister, Mary Smedley; brothers, Donald Schlee and Dean Schlee. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, Michigan, with Fr. J. Nixon McMillan officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Interment will be at Deepdale Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lansing. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com |
71, of Williamston, bridge inspection consultant, died Friday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Williamston. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston Chapel. |
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Larry D. Fellows, 49, of Waldron, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, at his home. He was born Oct. 26, 1959, in Gary, Ind., the son of Landon Duane and Nancy Sue (Goodrich) Fellows. He married Tammy Metcalf on Feb. 14, 2008, in Hillsdale, and she survives. Larry was a self-employed milk hauler for more than 32 years and owner of Fellows Trucking in Waldron. He graduated from Waldron High School Class of 1978, was a member of Michigan Milk Haulers Association and enjoyed collecting toy tractors and semis. He dearly loved his family and will be greatly missed by all. Surviving Larry besides his wife, Tammy, are a daughter, Dawn Fellows of Coldwater; one son, Bert (Cindy) Fellows of Pittsford; three step-children, Crystal Rau of Catawba, Ohio; Cory Rau of Waldron and John (Crystal) Rau of Waldron; two sisters, Lesta Preston of Ann Arbor and Priscilla Fellows of Phoenix; one brother, Jim (Ann) Fellows of Waldron; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services for Larry will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson with the Rev. Clyde Wonders officiating. Interment will follow in Prattville Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday. Those planning an expression of sympathy may make memorial contributions to Waldron FFA or Hospice of Southeastern Michigan. Family and friends can view this obituary and send condolences at eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
69, of Lansing, retired city of Lansing employee, died Monday. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
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Leona Mae Gibson Lapeer Leona Mae Gibson, 91, of Lapeer, passed away Friday (August 28, 2009). She was born August 20, 1918, in Lapeer, to Glenn Turner and Nora (Ross) Turner. She married Morris Gibson. Mrs. Gibson worked at the Gibson Hotel and Bar, downtown Lapeer, with her husband during their ownership from 1936 to 1969. She is survived by her daughter, Betty (Vinton) Bentley of Lapeer; grandchildren, Randy (Dawn) Bentley, Dennis (Pat) Bentley, Timothy (Sandy) Bentley; great-grandchildren, Jason (Aimee) Bentley, Jill (Peter) Arendall, Angela (Ronny) Miles, Philip Bentley, Julie Bentley; great-great-grandchildren, Tyler and Mae Lynne Miles, Morrison Arendall; brother, Cecil (Alma) Turner of Clarkston; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Gibson in 1994; her parents; sisters, Cleo, Marguerite and Aleta. Memorial contributions may be made to Brian's House, Davison. Funeral services are pending at Muir Brothers Funer |
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Lisa M. Caisse, 30, passed away suddenly on Monday, Aug. 17, 2009 in Albion. |
Lisa Marie (Doubler) Geiger Aug. 5, 1968-Aug. 27, 2009 Saturday, August 29, 2009 2:25 AM |
Lisa Geiger, beloved wife, daughter, sister and aunt, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday August 27, in the Toledo Hospital after a short but valiant fight against cancer. |
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Lorraine Kosek Lorraine Kosek, age 74, died on August 30, 2009. She was a member of the St. Isidore Parish Nurses. Beloved wife of 52 years to Edward "Bud." Loving mother of Michael (Lynn), Lynn Paradise, Daniel (Stacey), and Lisa (Oscar) Carnes. Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Kelly, Lauren, Kyle, Mark, Eric, Jonathon, and Rachel. Great-grandmother of Audrianna. Dear sister of Marie White, Louise (Tom) Domm, Virginia Morris, Joseph (Bettie) Koerber, and Edward Koerber. She was predeceased by her sister Katherine Beasley and brother Robert Koerber. She will be missed by many dear friends. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday 4-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service Wednesday at Lee-Ellena Funeral Home, 46530 Romeo Plank (south of 21 Mile). Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. (Instate 9:30 a.m.) at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 18201 23 Mile, Macomb. Entombment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery. Please share a memory at lee-ellenafuneralhome.com. |
89, of Lansing, retired Williamston School District high school teacher, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
MARY JEAN FARLEY LEXINGTON Mary Jean Farley, age 73, of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at her home in Lexington. She was born November 6, 1935 in Croswell, the daughter of the late John & Blanche (Hykes) Garbutt. She married Eugene Farley on September 26, 1953 in Lexington Township. Jean was a member of Lexington United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Eugene; three sons, Kenneth (Dawn), Gary (Laurie) and Mark (Jodi), all of Lexington; one daughter, Kathy (Paul) Maro of Lexington; seven grandchildren, Angela, Nick, Cody and Emily Farley, Jessica, Trisha and Kevin Maro; two great grandchildren, Fayth and Ava Vallee. A funeral service was held at the Lexington United Methodist Church with The Rev. Timothy Ziegler officiating. Burial was in Croswell Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lexington United Methodist Church. Arrangements made by Pomeroy Funeral Homes, Inc., Croswell. |
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Madalyn Joyce Gutknecht, 82, of Holland, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009. Funeral services are planned for 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at Peace Lutheran Church, 389 James St. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visiting hours are scheduled for 5 to 8 Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E 16th St., Holland.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
33, of Lansing, died Thursday of natural causes. Services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Riley Funeral Home. |
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Marcella Defena Myers, age 85, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at Sturgis Hospital. She was born March 22, 1924, in LaGrange, Ind., a daughter to the late William and Grace Kerns. Marcella was first married to Elton Barkman and after his passing she married Harold Myers.  He also preceded her in death. She had been employed by Doer Products in Burr Oak, Mich., for 28 years and was a member for 34 years of the Sturgis Moose Lodge and the Capt. John J. Kelley V.F.W. Post #1355. She enjoyed playing Bingo, playing cards, crossword puzzles, needlepoint, collecting rabbits, and being with people, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are three children, Alta Kane and Glenna Michielsen, both of Burr Oak,  and Ivan (Dixie) Barkman of Bronson, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Leola Middleton of Coldwater; two brothers, Herbert Kerns of LaGrange, Ind., and William (Louise) Kerns of Burr Oak. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; seven sisters, and five brothers. The family will receive friends and relatives from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes - Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091. Services celebrating the life of Marcella D. Myers will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home with Pastor Michael Cary, officiating.  Graveside services will follow in Burr Oak Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the family, envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.     |
Margaret E. "Peggy" Bayer 1949-2009 Margaret E. "Peggy" Bayer, Sebewaing, 60, died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City from complications following surgery. She was born April 23, 1949 in Bad Axe, daughter of Anna T. (Ney) Kling and the late Samuel Kling. Peggy was a 1968 graduate of Bad Axe High School. She then attended St. Clair Community College and later graduated from Ferris State University with her Registered Nurse degree. She was a dedicated OR Nurse at Huron Memorial Hospital in Bad Axe for many years. She was an avid golfer, enjoyed country line dancing and loved spending time with her three Maltese dogs that she had for many years. She is survived by her son, Brian Bayer, Lakewood, Colo.; her mother, Anna Kling, Bad Axe; granddaughter, Savanah Bayer, Lakewood, Colo.; three sisters, Vicki (Randy) Story, Sebewaing, Bonnie Fritz, Sebewaing and Sandie (Jim) Warju, Caro; nieces Samantha (Eric) Hunt, Sebewaing and Alyssa (James) Fritz, Sebewaing; nephews, Don Wrathell, Charleston, S.C., Chris Wrathell, Charleston, S.C. and Tyler Story, Sebewaing; great-nieces, Jade, Danielle, Brooklyn and Chloe, all of Sebewaing. Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. Rev. William R. Wright officiated, with cremation to follow. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Family Discretionary Fund. Arrangements were handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home, Sebewaing. |
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Margaret E. Schrepfer Haslett Margaret Elaine (Thompson) Schrepfer, age 78, of Haslett, passed away on August 3, 2009. She was born in 1931 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter Glen "Tom" and Maxine (Sowers) Thompson. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in special education. She taught at the Michigan School for the Blind in Lansing, and later taught 3rd and 4th grade in Haslett. She was a member of Haslett Community Church, and played the flute in the Mason Orchestra. A person of many interests and talents, Margaret enjoyed reading, writing, spinning, weaving, quilting and sewing. She had a wealth of knowledge about family history. She loved music, and used her musical talents to bring comfort to people in nursing homes. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Alfred (Fred) Schrepfer; a daughter Anni (Tim) Baker of Fowlerville; a son, Fred (Dona Rumrill) Schrepfer of Dewitt; Twelve grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Jane Thompson of South Lyon, Michigan and Sarah Gadon of Salt Spring Island, Brittish Columbia, Canada; and one brother, Chad (Helen) Thomson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana. She will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family wishes to thank the Rev. Kurt Kirchoff, Pastor and friends of Haslett Community Church, Dr. John Gobel, DO and the staff of Sparrow Hospital and Sparrow Hospice of Lansing. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Haslett Community Church, 1427 Haslett Rd, P.O. Box 217, Haslett, MI 48840. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Haslett Community Church. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Lansing. |
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Margaret Elizabeth DeWolfe, 93, of Union City, passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at Drews Place of Coldwater.  Born Dec. 12, 1915 in Lansing, she was the daughter of Edward and Leta (Moinet) Doll. Margaret graduated in 1933 from St. Charles High School in Coldwater and had worked at one time in area department stores. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima and St. Charles Catholic Churches and actively supported the Branch County Humane Society, Branch County Historical Society and St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Utica.    On Nov. 28, 1940, she married Robert E. Lee DeWolfe and he preceded her in death in 2003.  Survivors include sisters Pauline Daniel of Battle Creek, Betty Warkoczeski of Coldwater, Joyce (Thomas) Worthington of Wisconsin and Barbara (Marty) Craydon of Union City, brothers Bill Doll of Coldwater and Jim Doll of Naples, Fla. and many nieces and nephews In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by brother Robert Doll. A memorial mass will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Union City, with Father Dan Doctor officiating. A visitation is scheduled Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the George White Funeral Home, Quincy. Interment of ashes in Lakeview Cemetery, Quincy, will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to St. Charles School, Branch County Humane Society (Wildwood Rd.), or the Quincy Library. |
99, of Holt, died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Holt-Delhi Chapel. |
Maria E. Alegria 1916-2009 Maria E. Alegria, 92, Akron, passed away Monday afternoon, August 17, 2009. She was born in Eagle Pass., Texas on October 4, 1916, daughter of Tomas and Jesusa (Gonzales) Lombrano. On May of 1931 she married Alex Alegria in Texas. He has preceded her in death. Maria was fond of gardening, country music and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Frank (Becky) Alegria, Arthur (Linda) Alegria and Sonny Alegria, Clara Ackerman, Blanche Arellano, Oriole Alegria, Helen (Andy) Davila, Rose (Ernie) Edwards, Linda (Bill) Gainforth and Jane Alegria; 50 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers; sisters; a son, Alex Jr. in August of 2008, son-in-law, Melvin Ackerman in July of 2002, granddaughters, Angela and Linda Davila in January of 1996 and a nephew, Ackerman in 1981. Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Fr. John Weis officiated, with interment following in St. Joseph Cemetery, Unionville. The family has suggested memorials to the Bay County Medical Care Facility. Arrangements were handled by the Unionville Funeral Chapel, Unionville. |
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Marian J. (Maciejewski) Reder, 97, of Auburn, died Saturday afternoon, Aug. 29, 2009, at Bay Shores Rehabilitation Center. |
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Marilyn K. Lang, age 67,  of West Olive, passed away August 29, 2009. A service to celebrate Marilyn’s life will be  on Wednesday, September 2 at 1:00 p.m. at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home– Van Strien Creston Chapel, 1833 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids, where relatives and friends may visit with her family for one hour prior to the service.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Marjorie Mae Taylor Lapeer Marjorie Mae Taylor, 72, of Lapeer for many years (formerly of Caro) passed away Thursday (August 27, 2009). She was born October 6, 1936, in Lapeer, to Albert and Betty (Poole) Williams. She married John Taylor in June 1993 in Imlay City Mrs. Taylor was know as "Gramma" in the Foster Grandparent Program in Caro, where she loved to grandparent to special needs children. Marjorie worked several years as a L.P.N. at the Clinton Valley Center, Pontiac. She is survived by her children, Andres (Scot Atyeo) Schroeder of Lapeer, Holly (Gary) Gray of Sault Ste. Marie, Matt (Laurie) Schank of Whitmore Lake, Kim (Robin) Stevens of Columbiaville; grandchildren, Renee, Jeremy, Josh, Alicia, Jeffrey, Jonathan, Jason, Chandra, Chelsea and Craig; great-grandchildren, Artie, Andrew, Destinee, Chloe and Madison. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents; sisters, Mary Wilson and Angie Lacroix. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fost |
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Martha Jean Landwehr, of Luther, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 5, 2009 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. She was 71. She was born in Three Rivers Dec. 13, 1937, to Ralph and Katherine (Eldredge) Meyers. She graduated from Quincy High School. She had been employed at Hudson Metal in Hudson, SKD in Jonesville, and at Countryside Care Center in Jackson. She enjoyed reading, traveling, watching soap operas, and collecting cookie jars and pig figurines. She married Leslie G. Landwehr Aug. 1, 1981, in Cement City, and he survives her along with her son, Vernon Waite, Hudson; seven stepchildren: Ann Thomas, Allegan, Mary (Jack) Murray, Parma, Gerald Landwehr, Brooklyn, Mich., Robert (Virginia) Landwehr, Adrian, Shirley (Dave) VandenBussche, St. Clair Shores, Debbie (Paul) Adams, Taylor, and Barbara (Louie) Snyder, Morenci; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Geraldine Huffman, Hudson, and Janet (John) Pfeiffer, Toledo. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Leslie Meyers. A memorial dinner will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at Brooklyn American Legion Home, Brooklyn, Mich. |
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Marvin M. Leutz, 94, of Monroe died at 10:08 a.m. Thursday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
Marvin Milton Leutz May 16, 1915-Aug. 27, 2009 Saturday, August 29, 2009 2:25 AM |
Marvin M. Leutz, 94, of Monroe, died Thursday morning, August 27, at Mercy Memorial Hospital due to natural causes. |
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Mary C. Bowman, 57, of Mongo, Ind., died Aug. 26, 2009, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m.  Saturday, at at the Mongo United Methodist Church in Mongo, Ind. Burial will be in Mongo Cemetery in Mongo.   |
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  Mary Jo Clouser, 86, Cheboy­gan, passed away early Monday morning Aug. 31, 2009 at Tender­care of Cheboygan, where she has been a resident for the past several years.   Cremation has taken place and no services are planed at this time. Nordman Funeral Home is caring for the family.   Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
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Mary M. Holmes, age 87, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village. She was born Sept. 6, 1921, in Connersville, Ind., a daughter to the late William Walter and Bessie Viola (York) Oldham. In 1938 she married Charles E. Kain in Liberty, Ind. This marriage ended in divorce. In Feb. of 1955 she married Robert C. Holmes in Ft. Wayne, Ind. He preceded her in death. Mary moved to Sturgis in 1957 coming from Liberty, Ind. She had been employed as a cashier and department supervisor for the Ames Dept. Store in Sturgis. She enjoyed ceramics, reading, cooking, mushroom hunting, her pets, and spending time with her grandchildren and family. Surviving are one daughter, Donna S. (Ken) Johnson of Sturgis; one son, Gary “Gus” E. (Dixie) Kain of Sturgis; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and special friend, Herb Haskins of Sturgis, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Marlene Nolan; and a brother, Veryl E. Oldham. The family will receive friends and relatives from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes - Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Burr Oak Cemetery in Burr Oak, MI with The Rev. Deb Johnson, First United Methodist Church, officiating. The family suggest memorial donations be directed to Thurston Woods Village. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
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Mattie Jane Birch, age 83 of Richland and formerly of Chicago and Leonidas, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, at her home in Richland. She was born Aug. 18, 1926, in Leonidas, a daughter of Karl and Ethel (Taylor) Birch. She graduated from Mendon High School, attended the Chicago Evangelistic Institute, and graduated from Vernard University in University Park, Iowa. While living in Chicago, she worked briefly as a social worker. She then went to work for Nabisco and retired in 1992 after 30 years of service. She was a member of the Oak Park Church of the Nazarene. Mattie lived for the Lord and made her faith the center of her life. She loved spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed traveling in her spare time. Mattie is survived by two brothers, Clarence Birch (Betty) of Leonidas and Ed Birch (Janice Brown) of Kalamazoo; 14 nieces and nephews, Pat Wadell (Vern), Connie Adams (Ted), Alan Birch, Dennis Birch (Sara), Lisa Stoll (Tyler), Darlene Rodgers (Vern), Debbie Modert (Lou), Diane Stauffer (Doug), Rebecca Peterson (Joel), Brent Birch, Tamara Birch-Olason (Scott), Bryan Birch, Kristen Birch, and Courtney Birch (Erlvin Chua); and a niece-in-law, Nancy Laugeman. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Karl, Clifford, and Raymond Birch; and by two nephews, Ron Laugeman and William “Butch” Birch. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Leonidas Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Leonidas Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to either Gull Arbor Senior Living or the Oak Park Church of the Nazarene. Online register is available at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com. |
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Mattie Troyer, age 95, of Colon, passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, at her home. Mattie was born Jan. 18, 1914, in Reno County, Kan., a daughter to the late Mose P. and  Susan (Miller) Miller. On June 18, 1933, she married Reuben J. Troyer in Conway, Kan. He preceded her in death on March 25, 1980. Mattie had made her home in rural Colon since 1962 coming from Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and enjoyed making quilts.  Mattie was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She is survived by five daughters, Sue Cole of Colon, Mary (Lonnie) Miller of Rutherford, Tenn., Kate (Marvin) Schlabach of Sturgis, Ann Hostetler of Colon, and Marty (Dave) Chiddister of Colon; three sons, Harry R. Troyer of Burr Oak, Mose R. (Ruth) Troyer of Mendon and Junior (Sue ) Troyer of Colon; adopted children, Truman and Susan Bontrager of Colon; 33 grandchildren and 82 great-grandchildren; one brother, Harvey Miller of Anthony Kan.; one sister, Mary Hershberger of Millersburg, Ind.; four half brothers, Harry, Mose, Reuben and Henry Miller all of Ohio; one half sister, Rachel Girod of New York; two step sisters, Mattie Stutzman and Susie Wengerd; one step-brother Levi Hershberger, all of Ohio, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, David Troyer; six grandchildren; son-in-law, Murl Cole; daughter-in-law, Josie Troyer; adopted son-in-law, Wilbur Schmucker; two brothers and three sisters. The family will receive relatives and friends all day today at the Double M. Building, 59321 Nottawa Rd., one mile north of Nottawa. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Double M Building with Bishop’s Marvin Yoder and Clarence Miller officiating. Burial will follow at the Old Order Amish Cemetery Centreville, Mich. If desired, the family suggest memorials be made to Hospice of Sturgis. Envelopes will be available at the Double M Building or at the Schipper Funeral Home LTD.  in Colon. |
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Max Brandeberry, 85, formerly of Jerome, passed away Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, at State Veterans Home in Phoenix, Ariz. He was born Dec. 17, 1923, in Williams County, Ohio, the son of Earl and Faye (Esterline) Brandeberry. He married Donna Vee Stafford Feb. 27, 1946, in Pioneer, Ohio and she preceded him in death July 28, 2003. Max retired as plant manager from Risdon Dairy in Detroit and also was employed as distribution manager for Domino’s Pizza in Detroit and branch manager for Thompson Savings Bank in Manitou Beach. He moved to the Jerome area in 1960 and spent his winters in the Lakeland, Fla. area. He was president of the Kings & Queens Homeowners Association in Florida, member of Lions Club in Michigan and Florida and member of Waldron Wesleyan Church. He volunteered at Jackson City Library and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Surviving Max are two daughters, Debra (Steve) Svinicki of Rio Verde, Ariz. and Marsha (Mike) Wesolowski of Bothell, Wash.; one son, Larry (Karen) Brandeberry of Mount Pleasant; eight grandchildren, Dustin, Misty, Shilow, Shelby, Ray, Mallory, Marc and Cody; two great-grandchildren, Brayden and Morgan. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and one brother, Carmen Brandeberry. Memorial services for Max will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson with the Rev. Clyde Wonders officiating. Visitation will be from noon until the time of service. Interment will be in Waldron Cemetery at a later date. Family and friends can view this obituary and send condolences at eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
Melvin Pree Died Aug. 28, 2009 Saturday, August 29, 2009 2:25 AM |
Melvin Pree, 73, of Monroe, died at 8:45 a.m. Friday at Medilodge of Monroe. Arrangements are pending at Bacarella Funeral Home. |
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64, of Haslett, Air Force veteran, died Monday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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  Milton John Ermish, 79, Carp Lake, passed away Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009.   A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Mackinaw City Bible Church, with Pastor Reid Nelson officiating.   Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
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Nancy Carol Rich Nancy Carol Rich, 68, of Marysville died Monday, August 31, 2009. She was born July 6, 1941, in Detroit to the late Edwin and Elizabeth Dvorak. She married Robert E. Rich Sr. on July 7, 1976, in Flat Rock. Mrs. Rich worked as a plant manager for Sherwin Williams for over 15 years and retired from BASF after three years. She attended Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Fraser. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her husband, Robert. She is survived by her husband, Robert; four sons, Robert Rich Jr. of Hudsonville, Larry Rich and fiancee Laura Atty of West Bloomfield, Mark Rich of Harrison Township and Louis (Michelle) Rich of Holly; a daughter, Ann (Eric) Ottenbacher of Jennison; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two aunts and an uncle, Tom and Wanda Houdek and Eveline Dubois; and several cousins including a very special cousin, Gary (Karen) Houdek. Mrs. Rich was preceded in death by a sister, Suzanne L. Dvorak. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Marysville Funeral Home, 1200 Michigan Avenue, Marysville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 4, 2009, in Marysville Funeral Home. Father Brian Cokonougher will officiate. The rite of committal will follow at Riverlawn Cemetery, Marysville. Pallbearers will be Robert, Larry, Mark, and Louis Rich, Eric Ottenbacher and Gary Houdek. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army. To send condolences, visit marysvillefuneralhome.com. |
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Noble F. Woodyard Aug. 26, 2009 Friday, August 28, 2009 11:34 AM |
Noble F. Woodyard, 91, of Temperance, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at Aspen Grove. |
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:18 AM |
In Loving Memory of Odis C. Kirksey Oct. 4, 1937 ~ Sept. 1, 2008 Sweet Odis, It has been a year since you have been gone. And it still feels like yesterday. I miss your great smile and the wave of your hand to say hello. I think of you daily, your sweet face etched in my mind forever. You are now dancing with the Angels and singing on the nightshift. But on earth, your family will love you forever. Loving Wife, Alice Son Michael (Keshia) Granddaughters Porshia & Alece Family and Friends |
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Other deaths Carrie Marie McCallister, 89, of Mount Clemens, Will & Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, Mount Clemens |
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BABOWICZ, PATRICIA JEAN; age 73; of Rochester Hills; August 28, 2009. |
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Pamela Lukaszewski Pamela Lukaszewski, of Shelby Township, passed away on August 23, 2009, in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, at the age of 58. She was born October 3, 1950, in Detroit. Beloved wife of Ray. Dear mom of Sandy (Dana) Freeman and Trisha (Patrick) David. Loving Nana of Chase, Karysma, Maxx, Kendall and Jordyn. Visitation Wednesday 10 a.m. until time of memorial service noon at the Wasik Funeral Home Inc., 49150 Schoenherr Road (north of 22 Mile), Shelby Township. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com. |
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Surrounded by his loving family, Paul E. Hovda, 70, passed away Aug. 25, 2009,  in Kalamazoo. Surviving are wife, Judy of Kalamazoo; daughter, Cathy Nash of Paw Paw; grandsons, T.J. Hovda of Kalamazoo, and Mason, Nathan and Max of Paw Paw;  mother, May Irene Hovda; brother Richard and Marilynn of Three Rivers; sisters, Marge Lundquist of Sandestin Fla., Marilyn and Jim Sisk of Traverse City; Karen and Jim Hilt of Appleton, Wis.; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death his father, George Hovda, and infant children, Joelle and Phillip. Paul was a 1957 graduate of Sturgis High School.   |
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Paul H. Jordan, age 71, of Fremont, Ind., died on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009 at his home. He was born on Feb. 13, 1938 in Urbana, Ohio, to Henry and Ruby (Queen) Jordan. His wife, Judy (Smith) who survives, he married on Dec. 20, 1968. Arrangements are being handled by the Beams Funeral Home of Fremont, Ind., (260) 495-2915, www.beamsfuneralhome.com. |
Peggy J. Friend Nov. 30, 1922-Aug. 25, 2009 Friday, August 28, 2009 11:35 AM |
Peggy J. Friend, age 86 of Monroe, died August 25, 2009 at Mercy-Memorial Hospital. |
71, of East Lansing, died Friday. Memorial services 10 a.m. today at Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints, East Lansing. Arrangements by Ohio Cremation & Burial Society, Cleveland, Ohio. |
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Philmon Malroit Jr. Philmon Malroit Jr., age 76, a resident of Ray Township, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2009, at his residence. He was born August 6, 1933, in Detroit, Mich. Beloved Husband of Irene (nee Gauvreau). Loving Father of Carrie Gallo and Guy Malroit. Proud Grandfather of Nicholas and Amanda Gallo. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Philmon Sr., mother, Mary, stepmother, Rhoda and sister, Helena (Ralph) Nicholai. Mr. Malroit was a draftsman and engineer with General Motors. He enjoyed wood working, bowling, dancing and singing in church and the Community Choir with his wife Irene. He was also a longtime member of St. Lawrence Knights of Columbus 2950. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (3 blocks east. of Van Dyke), Utica with a K of C rosary at 7 p.m. Instate Thursday 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Mystical Rose Church, 24040 Armada Ridge, Armada until time of Mass 11 a.m. Family request donations to St. Mary Mystical Rose Building Fund or Blue Water Hospice. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com . |
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Priscilla M. McElmurry, 88, passed away Jan. 27, 2009, at her daughter’s home. She was born on Aug 7, 1920, in the Chicago area, the daughter of James and Priscilla Gibb of Lansing. On Aug. 17, 1940, she married Daryl McElmurry. Priscilla was preceded in death by her son, Daryl Gibb McElmurry, her husband Daryl H. McElmurry and her granddaughter Daryl K. McElmurry. Her surviving children are Thomas McElmurry (Denise) of Texas, Priscilla Young (Ken) of Livonia, Melissa Rippee of Jackson and her daughter-in-law Phyllis McElmurry. She was fortunate to have nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Priscilla loved gardening, sewing, needlepoint, reading, golf and the quiet of the countryside. A memorial service was held at her home where her loving presence was felt by all. We all miss her. |
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BAXTER, RICK W.; age 60; formerly of Clarkston, MI, and Niagara Falls, NY; died peacefully August 29, 2009 in Ann Arbor, MI after a courageous battle with leukemia. |
ROBERT C. WATSON SANILAC COUNTY Robert C. Watson, age 83, life long resident of Sanilac County, died Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Marlette Extended Care Facility. He was born September 5, 1925 in Detroit, son to the late Lewis & Jessie (Harvey) Watson. He graduated from Carsonville High School in 1944. Following graduation he went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1944 to 1946. Robert married Beverly (Blazier) Chaffin, April of 1955, she passed away January 2007. He then married June Robison, September of 1983, she died June of 1984. He then married Geraldine Kirk, January of 1994, she preceded him in death in October of 2000. He was a member of Cass City & Watertown Missionary Church. He worked as a Electronic Technician for Long's Furniture Store for 20 years and also worked at Guerdon Industries and Western Auto Store in Marlette, retiring in 1994. He enjoyed flying airplanes and model airplanes, talking on his Amature Radio, fishing, camping, working on his computer and most of all, his family. He is survived by one son, Daniel (Nina) Watson of Deford; granddaughter, Marie Watson & fianc e Frank Miller of Snover and five step daughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Donald and one stepson. Funeral services were held at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette, with Rev. Bob Sweeney and Paul Melcher officiating. Burial was in the Zion Cemetery in Watertown. Memorials may be donated to United Hospice Service or The Gideon's. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Inc., Marlette, MI. (989) 635-3658 www.marshfuneral.com |
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ROBERT J. ROSKEY APPLEGATE Robert J. Roskey, age 84, of Applegate, died Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at McKenzie Memorial Hospital, Sandusky. He was born August 22, 1924 in Applegate, son of the late William & Lavina (Johnston) Roskey. He and Donna Badgero were married on January 11, 1950 in Croswell. Robert was a farmer and worked at Christian Memorial C.C. for 25 years. Surviving are his wife, Donna; two daughters, Debbie (Keith) Nadjkovic of Croswell and Sherri (Leonard) Butler of Applegate; three sisters, Marie (Robert) Sleda of Applegate, Evelyn Cramer of Sandusky and Norma (Nick) Nichol of Deckerville; three grandchildren, Justin Hall, Leslie Butler and Aaron Butler; three great grandchildren, Andrew, Kurt and Katie Kappel. Funeral services were held at the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Croswell with The Rev. Ryan Budde officiating. Burial was in the Croswell Cemetery. Arrangements made by Pomeroy Funeral Home, Croswell. |
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RUSSELL ERNEST GLENTZ SNOVER Russell Ernest Glentz, age 53, of Snover, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Covenant Hospital, Saginaw, Michigan. He was born September 29, 1955, son of the late Ernest E. Glentz and Joann (Dixon) Glentz of Sandusky, Michigan. Russell is survived by his wife, Susan (Boldt) Glentz, two step-daughters, Charity (Robert) Corey, Heather (Michael) Eitel; one grandson, Michael Eitel; his children, husband and Jennifer (Glentz) Snoeke, Jesse (Amanda) (Glentz) Wilox, Edward (Eida) Glentz; five grandchildren, Audrey, Wyatt, Edward, Keaton and Kelton; siblings, Steven (Debra) (Glentz) Abel and family, Paul Glentz and family, Jerome (Cheryl) (Glentz) Becignuel and family, Joseph (Kimberly) (Glentz) Baslock, Donald (Patricia) (Glentz) VanNorman and family, Anthony (Lisa) Glentz and family; cousins/foster siblings, Patrick King, Gary (Kathy) (King) Brown and family, Leon King and family. Mass was held at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Sandusky, Michigan. He will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery in Sandusky. |
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Ralph W. Clemmons, 68, formerly of Reading, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, at Tender Care, Marshall. He was born Dec. 23, 1940, in Dearborn Heights to John W. and Grace (Brooks) Clemmons. Ralph worked in drywall construction and enjoyed CB radios, fishing, golf and listening to music. One of his favorite jobs as a young man was exercising the horses at DRC-Ladbrooke. On May 25, 1962, he married Marie Milz and she preceded him in death in 2005. Surviving are four daughters, Tammy (Glen) Whitaker of Camden, Grace (Richard) Hinckley of Coldwater, Lisa (Todd) Crank of Reading, Colleen (Gerald) Collins, Jr. of Reading; three sister-in-laws, Deborah (Dave) Snowburger of Battle Creek, Colleen (Jerry) Supron of Georgia, Nancy Gillette of Hillsdale; 14 grandchildren;  six  great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Maplewood Cemetery, Reading. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements by the George White Funeral Home, Reading. |
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Randall D. 'Randy' Mailloux Randall D. "Randy" Mailloux, age 35, of Roseville. Loving fiance of Lisa Vanderham. Beloved father of Douglas J. Lassin, Stephanie L. Lassin, Luke Vanderham and Brett Vanderham. Dear son of Theresa L. Mailloux. Dear brother of Damon and Steve Mailloux. Predeceased by his father, Richard J. Mailloux Sr. and Richard J. "R.J." Mailloux Jr. Funeral Thursday 11:00 a.m. Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville. Visitation 3:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Friends may share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com |
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Richard Lowell McCleery, age 67, of Petersburg died Saturday night, Aug. 29, 2009, at Lake Park Nursing Center, Sylvania, Ohio. Born Nov. 13, 1941, in Bluffton, Ohio, Richard was the son of Ward and Ethel (Foreman) McCleery. A 1960 Summerfield High School graduate, he married Nancy J. Lowe on Dec. 24, 1960, in Adrian, Mich. He served with the U.S Army from October 1960 to October, 1963. A member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 17, Detroit, he was a lineman for 40 years, retiring in 2007. He was an electrical Inspector for five years. Richard was also a Sheriff's Deputy from 1976-1980, and served as the Deerfield Chief of Police for two years. He was a member of the Ida United Methodist Church, the Fraternal Order of Police and the Monroe County Antique Tractor Association. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; three sons, Robbin Patrick (Mary) of Ida, Ricki Dean of Malabar, Fla., Michael Ryan (Audra) of Petersburg; a brother, Don Lee (Mary) of Gresham, Ore.; six grandchildren, Rachel, Ryan, Christopher, Jason, Richard, David and Brittney; and a great-granddaughter, Jasmine. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Virginia Wilhite. Friends may call at the Capaul Funeral Home, Ida, on Tuesday from noon until 7 p.m. Cremation will follow with private a graveside services at a later date. Memorial contributions for Mr. McCleery may be made to the American Cancer Society or the National Kidney Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to www.capaulfuneralhome.com. |
Richard Lowell McCleery Nov. 13, 1941-Aug. 29, 2009 Monday, August 31, 2009 11:18 AM |
Richard Lowell McCleery, 67 yrs, of Petersburg, died Saturday night in Lake Park Nursing Center, Sylvania, OH. |
Richard and #147;Dick and #148; W. Werth June 4, 1953-Aug. 25, 2009 Thursday, August 27, 2009 12:17 PM |
Richard "Dick" W. Werth, 56 years of Ottawa Lake, MI, died August 25, 2009 in Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania, OH. |
Rita F. (Waldon) Jacobs of Flint, age 88, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009 at Brian's House of Davison. |
Robert E. Howell, age 73 of Beaverton, passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009. |
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Robert Lewis "Corkey" Pohl Westphalia Age 80, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on August 31, 2009. He was born on November 5, 1928 in Grand Ledge the son of Anthony and Dora (Rademacher) Pohl. Corkey was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Westphalia and the Catholic Order of Foresters. He was a veteran of the U.S Army serving in Germany and a member of the Fowler, Pewamo, Westphalia V.F.W. Post #3733. Corkey retired from Consumers Power in 1988 and was a life long farmer, living his entire life on the family homestead. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers-in-law Red Beachnau and Steve Schafer; sister-in-law Lorraine Pohl. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Marie (Schafer); children Cheryl (Randy) Thelen of Westphalia, Sandy (John) Winans of Westphalia, Dean (Ann) Pohl of Riverside CT, Lynne (Kevin) Wieber of Westphalia; grandchildren Shane, Nicolas, Amber Thelen; Paige, Brad, Travis Winans; Phoebe and Charlotte Pohl and Brooke, Brandon and Blake Wieber; sister Jeanette Beachnau; brothers Anthony (Ellen) Pohl and Elvan (Mary Ellen) Pohl; brother-in-law, Don (Geraldine) Schafer; sister-in-law, Sr. DePaul Schafer; many nieces, nephews and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. James Conlon at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Septemeber 3, 2009 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Westphalia. Rite of Committal will be in St. Mary Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m., Tuesday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Wednesday at the St. Mary Funeral Chapel. The rosaries will be prayed at 8 p.m., Tuesday and 3 p.m., Wednesday. A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 8 p.m., Wednesday. For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to Austin's House or the Westphalia Fire Department in memory of Mr. Pohl. The family is being served by Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Homes, Portland. Online condolences may be made at www.schraubenlehman.com. |
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Roger L. Boatman, 70, of Cedar Rapids, died at St. Luke’s Hospital, Monday, August 24, 2009. Roger was born Feb. 15, 1939, in Detroit, to Harold and Marion Boatman. He married Hania Jakowiec in Westport, Mass. Feb. 11, 1961. He was a quality control engineer for Polo Industries, retiring in 2004. Roger was a Navy veteran. Roger is survived by beloved wife, Hania; sons, John (Pat) Boatman of Deltona, Fla., Stephen (Lisa) Boatman of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Paul Boatman of Garfield, Arkansas; sister, Marion Joslin of Omaha, Neb.; brothers, Harold Boatman of Redford Township, Mich., and Douglas (Diana) Boatman of Jonesville; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Mass was 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Pius X Catholic Church by the Rev. Donald Klein. Interment was in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors. A visitation was held 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel with a vigil service beginning at 4 p.m. Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Memorials may be made to the family. Please leave a tribute or memory for the family on our Web page at www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries. |
Ronald D. Gunther Lansing Ronald was born October 4, 1947 and died August 27, 2009 after a brief, but courageous battle with Cancer. As a young man, he was always interested in flying. He earned his private pilot's license shortly after graduating from high school. In 1967, he answered his country's call to duty, enlisted in the U.S. Army, and distinguished himself as a Cobra Helicopter pilot, receiving 2 Air Medals of Honor and the Distinguished Flying Cross while serving in Vietnam. He graduated with honors from the Florida Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Air Commerce - Transportation Economics. His career spanned 23 years and included 14 years at Miami International Airport where he began as an Airport Engineer and left the airport as an Interim Deputy Director responsible for the operations of Miami International Airport and five other general aviation airports. It also included nearly five years in Hong Kong as the General Manager for the Chek Lap Airport Operations Development. While overseas, he was diagnosed with MS. He lived his remaining years with his father, Jack Gunther, who survives him. He was preceded in death by his mother, June (Gunther) Waite. He is also survived by children David (Andrea) Gunther and Debbie (Alex) Fajet and their respective children; his brother, Jim (Shelley) Gunther; nieces, Meghan Gunther and Rachel Gunther; nephew, Andrew Gunther; great-niece, Kendall; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. The graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Melanie Baker-Streevy of First United Methodist Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the First United Methodist Church or the Volunteers of America. Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. |
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Ronald Roy Schrock, age 57‚ of Centreville passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at his home. He was born in LaGrange, Ind., on May 10, 1952, a son of Roy D. and Rachael  I. (Hershberger) Schrock. Ron graduated from Centreville High School in 1970 and attended Glen Oaks Community College for two years. On Nov. 6, 1971, Ron married Florence M. Hagelgans  in Centreville. Together they have been foster parents for the last 23 years. Ron worked at the Michigan Milk Producers Association in Constantine for 33 years. Surviving Ron are his wife Florence M. Schrock, Centreville; daughters, Heather Schrock of Constantine, Casey (Kyle) Murk of Mannheim, Germany, MaKayla Schrock and Chylynn Schrock, both of Centreville; sons Ronald (Becky) Schrock, Jr. of Yukon, Okla., Rick (Marion) Schrock of Three Rivers, Karter Schrock, Aidan Schrock and Branson Schrock, all of Centreville; his mother, Rachael Ake of Sturgis; nine grandchildren; sister, Margo (Larry) Klein of Three Rivers; and brothers Alan (Rita) Ake of Sturgis and Donald (Robin) Ake of Edwardsburg. He was preceded in death by his father; sister, Peggy Price and brother, Max Ake. Relatives and friends will be receivedfrom 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the Eley Funeral Home in Centreville. Religious services will be held at Centreville United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Tuesday with Rev. Dr. Karin Orr officiating. Interment will be at Prairie River Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Centreville United Methodist Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com. |
53, of Lansing, died Sunday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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Rose A. (Cool) Bame, 96, Cheboygan, passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2009 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital, Larson Hall. Visitation was held on Monday, Aug.17, 2009 at the Christian Fu neral Home. The Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at St. Mary/St. Charles Catholic Church. Rev. Paul Megge will officiate, with burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.   |
Russell G. Schafer March 17, 1925-Aug. 26, 2009 Friday, August 28, 2009 11:35 AM |
Russell G. Schafer, age 84, of Carleton died on August 26, 2009 in Taylor, MI. |
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BOMBARDO, SHELLY RENEE; of Ortonville; August 30, 2009; at 43 years of age. |
Saginaw, Bay City, death notices Saturday, August 29, 2009 2:34 AM |
Jerry LaFave, 76, of Bay City, died Aug. 27, 2009, Squires Funeral Home. Elizabeth Lang, of Bay City, Penzien-Steele Funeral Home. |
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Sister Rita (Lucita) McFarland, IHM April 19, 1926-Aug. 26, 2009 Saturday, August 29, 2009 2:25 AM |
Monroe, Mich. and #151; Sister Rita McFarland, Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 83, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis as a result of a serious accident. |
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Stewart D. Swihart Sr., age 97, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, 404 Cottage, Sturgis, Mich., died peacefully at Thurston Woods Village on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009. He was born Oct. 25, 1911, to Dyoll and Ella (Dague) Swihart in Howe, Ind.  He graduated Brighton High School (1929) and Purdue University (1934) with a mechanical engineering degree.  He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Reserve Officers Corp. In 1937, he married Irene L. Koon in Kendallville, Ind.  She died in 1971. In 1975, he married Lillian (Walters) Stukey in Sturgis. Stewart served five years, stateside, in World War II as a pilot instructor, and separated from the United States Air Force Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel.  At age 60, he was assigned to the United States Air Force, retired.  He purchased and operated Royal Crown Bottling Company in Sturgis for 27 years.  He later worked and retired from Keybank in Sturgis.  In his early years, he worked for the Essington Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind., and received two United States patents for mechanisms controlling the flow of liquids.  He was an active church and community member.  He served as Chairman of the Congregation at Trinity Lutheran Church and was a member of the Board of Elders, Chairman of the Board of Property, and communion steward.  He was an active Sturgis Exchange Club member earning Exchangite of the Year, The Book of Golden Deeds, and honored for 50 years of service in the Exchange Club.  He was recognized by the Exchange Club for starting a scholarship at Glen Oaks Community College Nursing School.  He served on the Sturgis Airport Advisory Board and was chosen to be the Sturgis Citizen of the year in 2003.  He was a charter member of the Popcorn Guild at Sturgis Hospital. He was a certified private pilot flying his airplane for business and pleasure.  Many flights were trips to Purdue football games and Purdue class reunions.  He was a life member of the Purdue Alumni Association and the Purdue Forever Club.  He was an avid “Boilermaker” and Big Ten fan.  He also enjoyed his speedboat rides on Klinger Lake and hosting his Cleveland family members at Klinger Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents; and first wife; three brothers, Donald, Maynard, and Ledger Swihart; and several nieces and nephews. Surviving are his wife, Lillian; a son, Stew (Donna) Swihart II; grandchildren, Scott Swihart of Sturgis, Steven (Lisa) Swihart of Lansing, and Cathy (Kurt) Stevens of Grand Rapids; five great-grandchildren, Grayson Swihart, William and Jackson Swihart, and Becca and Andy Stevens.  He is also survived by a step-daughter, Christine (Duane) Gonser of Sturgis and a step-son, Jon Stukey of Atlantic City; four step-grandchildren, April (Galen) Geigley, Andrew and Steven Mathews, and Torri Stukey; two step-great-grandchildren, Carina and Cierra Geigley.  Other survivors are a niece, Marla Swihart; a nephew, Martin Swihart; sister-in-law, Donna (Frank) Krontz; brother-in-law, Clarence (Elaine) Walters and many nieces and nephews from the Sturgis, Howe, and Cleveland areas. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2-4 p.m. and 6- 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes - Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091.   Services celebrating the life of Stewart D. Swihart Sr. will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis with The Rev. Michael Klafehn and The Rev. Calvin Kolzow, officiating. Graveside services will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery with full military rites conferred by the Capt. John J. Kelley V.F.W. Post #1355 and the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard. The family suggest memorial donations be directed to the Trinity Lutheran Church or the World War II Honor Flights. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
Monday, August 31, 2009 2:02 AM |
SELHOST, THOMAS J. "Tom"; of Clarkston; died August 28, 2009; at 67 years of age. |
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Teresita Bradford Teresita (nee Valdez) Bradford, age 64, passed away August 30, 2009. Beloved wife of Ben Bradford for 41 years. Will be missed by her loving family here and in the Philippines. Teresita enjoyed playing bingo, traveling and gardening. The family will be receiving friends Friday, September 4 from 1 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 2 p.m. at the Fr. Solanus K of C Banquet Hall, 16831 E. 12 Mile Road, Roseville, Mich. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at WujekCalcaterra.com |
The Family of Spencer Hamilton would like to thank everyone who sent cards, memorials and flowers at the time of our loss. Your kindness was genuinely appreciated. To the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, thank you for all your kindness. God Bless you all. Your kindness will always be remembered. |
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The family of Patrick Dell would like to thank our family and friends for their kind words, concern and help during Pat's four month illness. Your thoughtfulness and support during the difficult time of his funeral was appreciated. Special thanks to Donna Pietruck and the Michigan Avenue Mennonite church for your generosity. James and staff at Champagne Funeral Chapel, thank you for your guidance. Father Robert Pare, thank you for your spiritual council and services at the funeral and to the women of the church for the meal. Your thoughtful gestures touched our hearts and will not be forgotten. |
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Saturday, August 29, 2009 10:42 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Thomas John Vander Roest, 21, of Grand Rapids, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, in Detroit. Arrangements are pending by the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Holland. |
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Thomas Weller, 76, of Holland died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at the Inn at Freedom Village. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, 11 a.m., at First Reformed Church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:18 AM |
WING, VERNON M.; of Waterford, formerly of Hazel Park; August 30, 2009; age 92. Preceded in death by his wife Cleona and grandchildren, Nick Pelushewski and Marcy Makuch. |
Valerie Ellen DeFrane Lapeer Valerie Ellen DeFrane, 71, of Lapeer (formerly of Bad Axe) passed away Thursday (August 27, 2009). She was born June 29, 1938, in Huron County, to James and Mary (Gainor) Dobson. She married Leon William DeFrane on April 2, 1978 in Sterling Heights. Mrs. DeFrane was a member of the Lapeer Area Elks, Moose Lodge - Lapeer and American Legion Women's Auxiliary. She is survived by her children, Terrance Rifenbark of Lapeer, James (Barb) Rifenbark of Philadelphia, Tenn., Patrick (Karen) Doherty of Berkley, Mary (John Piorunek) Stikeleather of Clifford; stepchildren, Cindy (Steve) Moelter of Freeland and Bruce (Judy) DeFrane of St. Clair; 15 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; siblings, Leila Quigley of Milford, Elaine (Edward) Walsh of Sterling Heights, Roger (Toni) Dobson of Valparaiso, Ind., Bradley (Mary) Dobson of Bad Axe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon DeFrane; sister, Karen Gray; parents, James and Mary Dobson. In lieu |
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Saturday, August 29, 2009 3:00 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Vernon H. Teeple, 82, of Sturgis, died Aug. 15, 2009, following a long illness. He passed away at the Veteran’s Palliative Care Ward in Battle Creek, Mich., with his family by his side. He was very proud of his military service, serving his country in the U.S. Naval Air in World War II. He enlisted after his only brother, Staff Sergeant Richard J. Teeple, was killed in Negros Island, Phillippine Islands. On Aug. 21, 1948, he married Clara Rantz, also from Dearborn. At the time of his death, they were married 61 year. He and Clara had three sons, Rance (Diane) of South Lyon, Richard (Judy) of Dearborn and Wes (Cheryl) of Sturgis. He also had five grandchildren, Brad, Cassie, Stephanie, Rantz and Ryan, who gave him a great deal of pleasure. He is also survived by one sister, Marilyn (Hank) Kazner of Reno, Nev., and one sister-in-law, Helen (Charles) Kayson of Rockwood, Mich; and many nieces and newphews. He was happiest when he was hunting, fishing and camping with his family. After the war, Vernon and his father started a small print shop, Du Processing in Dearborn. He worked at that for 16 years until his father’s death. After selling the business, he was employed at Gaylord Printing Company until his retirement in 1989. He was prceded in death by his parents, a very young brother and sister and his military brother, Richard. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Fort Custer National Cemetery. |
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Vernon G. West, of Holland, died on August 2, 2007. There will be a Memorial Service for Vern on Friday, September 4, at 1 p.m. at the Freedom Village Auditorium, 145 Columbia Ave., Holland, 49423.   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. |
Veronica F. Marshall Jan. 24, 1919-Aug. 24, 2009 Friday, August 28, 2009 11:35 AM |
Veronica Frances Marshall, 90, of Luna Pier passed away August 24, 2009 at 4:35 p.m. in the home of her daughter. |
Vivian R. Geer East Lansing Vivian died peacefully on August 29, 2009 in her home with family. She was 82. She was born on October 2, 1926, the daughter of Bryan J. Anderson and Margaret P. (Green) Anderson Cooper in Polk, NE. At the age of 12, she moved to Torrington, WY where she graduated from Torrington High School at 16. She received a BA from the University of Wyoming with numerous honors, including Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi. She obtained her Masters of Arts degree from the University of Cincinnati in Romance Languages. Vivian married Robert J. Geer in 1949 in Evanston, IL and moved to Michigan in 1955. She taught French and Spanish in college and various high schools. She provided private tutoring to competitive ice skaters. She retired from Lansing General Hospital (Ingham Medical) where she worked as a medical transcriptionist. Vivian served as a chaplain at the Ingham County Correctional Facility for Women, Chaplain's Assistant at Ingham Medical, and in a Christian Coffeehouse ministry at the Masters House. Vivian is survived by her husband, Robert Geer and their nine children: Richard (Carol); J. Stephen (Michelle) of Florida; Robert W. of Florida; Marjorie Snider of Virginia; James; Patricia (Richard) Peterson; Paul (Susan); David (Yulia) of Kansas; and Shirley of Virginia; 20 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren and numerous others she called her own. A writer and a poet, a brilliant mind with a humble and generous, loving spirit, Vivian loved music, theater, travel, bird watching, and cherished her Lord Jesus, her family and friends. In her recent years Vivian enjoyed singing with the senior citizen's group, the Young at Heart (YAH) Singers, and will now be adding her rich alto to the heavenly choir praising her Lord and Savior. The funeral service will be held at Christ Community Church, 227 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2009. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2009, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m., at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, 325 W. Washtenaw St., Lansing, MI 48933 (517-482-1651). |
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:18 AM |
KRATT, WILLIAM J. "BILLY"; of Ortonville; died unexpectedly August 30, 2009; age 48. |
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