Alden F. Mabry March 16, 1918-Sept.1, 2009 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 12:17 PM |
Alden F. Mabry, 91, of Monroe died at 12:54 p.m. Tuesday at Mercy Memorial Hospital of Monroe. He had been in poor health for two years. |
81, of St. Johns, former Spartan Printing employee and day-care provider, died Monday. Services 10:30 a.m. today at St.Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns. Arrangements by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. |
77, of Eaton Rapids, formerly of Charlotte, Xerox Corp. dispatcher, died Tuesday. Private memorial services will be held. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
Alice Lozetta Bruce North Branch Alice Lozetta Bruce, 63, of North Branch (formerly of Metamora) passed away Sunday (August 30, 2009). She was born August 25, 1946, in Pontiac, to Emmett and Nettie (Ewald) Flansburg. She married David Bruce on December 22, 1985. Alice worked at Pride Plastics for 15 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife and sister. She is survived by her husband, David Bruce of North Branch; children, Brian Salmons of Brown City, Sabrina (Joe) Eikamp of Lake Orion, Yvonne Brown of Leonard and Jenny (Brian) Howe of Attica; 17 grandchildren; brother, Roger Flansburg of California; many, many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Marvin and Robert Flansburg; grandson, Codey. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday (September 2, 2009) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Pastor Bob Service will officiate. Arrangements |
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Antonio 'Tony' Maisano Antonio "Tony" Maisano, age 79. Beloved husband of 59 years to Shirley. Dearest Dad of Dennis (Ruth), Michelle (Lee) Bodrie, Laura (Giovanni) LaFata, Shawn (Joseph Thompson), and the late Deborah Maisano. Loving Grandpa of Matthew, Sarah, Mario LaFata, Maegan Bodrie, Alexis LaFata and Giovanni La-Fata. Dear Brother of Christine Pruneski. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m., Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Prayers Friday 7 p.m., Instate Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass, 10 a.m., St. Thecla Church. |
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. |
99, of Leslie, retired insurance agency secretary, died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. Friday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel, Mason. |
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Arthur Rene DeVriendt Dryden Arthur Rene DeVriendt, 65, of Dryden, passed away Thursday (August 27, 2009). Arthur devoted over 20 years to the Lapeer County Sheriffs Department. Eventually, he retired after working his way up the ranks to Under-Sheriff. He was also a member of the Lapeer Area Elks. Arthur enjoyed his dogs and working in the yard. He also loved vacationing to Rapid River in the Upper Peninsula. Most of all Arthur loved his family and spending quality time with his grandsons. He is one "Big Dog"/"Big Buffalo" that will be greatly missed. Arthur is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy DeVriendt; sons, Christopher (Natalee) DeVriendt, Michael (Connie) DeVriendt; grandsons, Joshua and Killian; brother, Raymond (Pamela) DeVriendt; step-sister, Judy (Larry) Perfeto; many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond DeVriendt; mother, Mary Glote; step-father, Fred Glote; beloved daughter, Sheri DeVriendt who passed away at t |
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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. |
• Arthur Ellis Barton, 72, of Ludington, died Wednesday, Sept. 2. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.... |
Bay City, Saginaw death notices Tuesday, September 1, 2009 11:22 AM |
Thomas G. "Tommy" Scott, 67, of Auburn, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, Cunningham-Taylor Funeral Homes, Inc. |
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. |
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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. |
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Beulah I. Harris, 93, of Midland, died Sunday evening, Aug. 30, 2009, at her home. |
Birnie L. St. Charles Birnie L. St. Charles - (Hall), (Snags), (The Jerky Man), retired from this lifelong journey as a free spirit on a long Harley ride, Friday (August 28, 2009). He was born in Saginaw on October 28, 1951. Birnie lived in the Bridgeport area most of his life. He recently made his dream come true of moving to Mancelona in 2007. Birnie is survived by his wife, Tammy; son, Levi; daughter-in-law, Mandy; grandson, Dayton; brothers, Walt, Chet and Bob; sister, Leona; father, Birnie L. Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated. A celebration of life will be held Thursday (September 3, 2009) from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Bridgeport, 3615 S. Towerline Rd. Arrangements have been handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign our online guestbook www.mortensen funeralhomes.com. |
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Bob Hostetler Attica Bob Hostetler, 84, of Attica, loving husband, father and grandfather went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday (August 30, 2009). Charles Robert Hostetler was born on December 29, 1924, in Danville, Ill., the son of Charles and Ruth (Turney) Hostetler. He grew up in Hume, Ill. Bob was a 1941 graduate of Redmond High School in Hume Ill. He attended Indiana University for one year. He married June Carolyne Woods on June 26, 1971 in Romeo. He participated in the "Home Guard" during WWII. Bob retired after 23 years on August 1, 2001, as a model maker for General Motors, Warren Tech Center. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, June Hostetler of Attica; sons Charles M. (Susan) Hostetler of Albuquerque, N.M., Guy (Eydie) Hostetler of White Lake; daughters, Tonya (Terry) Samuels of Grand Rapids, Lori (Mark) Ellis of Washington Twp.; grandchildren, Alex Hostetler, Derrick Samuels, Zachary Samuels, James Ellis, Emily Ellis, Julie Samuels, |
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BIG RAPIDS, Mich. -- Byron "Moon" Zuchowski, 80, of Big Rapids, died at home Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009. |
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Carl J. Anderson, age 82, of Holland, died Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 4, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E.16th St.,  Holland, with Rev. Daniel Roels officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.  Visiting will be one hour prior to the service on Friday.   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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Carla Mae Berry, 55, of Coldwater, passed away Monday, Aug. 31, 2009 at her home. She was born Nov. 29, 1953 in Angola, Ind. to Elwood Owen and Eloise Mae (Harris) Chiddister. She is survived by two daughters; Tara (Bobby Stearns) Travelbee of Tekonsha, Jenny (Lee) Greenamyer of Angola, seven grandchildren, two brothers; Lonnie Chiddister, Nile Chiddister, both of Angola, three sisters; Dianna Waite of Angola, Mary Berlew of Pleasant Lake, Janet Ickes of Auburn and her father, Elwood O. Chiddister of Florida. Carla was preceded in death by her mother, Eloise Chiddister and a sister, Nathalie VanAuken. Carla belonged to a computer club, enjoyed time on the computer, soaps, puzzles, shopping and time spent with her grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the H & C  Burnside Senior Center, 65 Grahl Drive, Coldwater, MI  49036. There will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Home, Coldwater, (517) 278-2311. |
59, of Lansing, Lansing Community College director of retention and grants/SAS, died Sunday. Services 11:30a.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 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. |
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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.   |
45, of Lansing, U-Haul Co. employee, died Friday. Private services will be held. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. |
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Charlotte Catherine McGlaughlin, a Wyandotte resident for over 67 years,  passed away August 27, 2009, at The Inn at Freedom Village in Holland. A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church on October 24, 2009 at 11 a.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. |
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36, of Lansing, died Tuesday, as the result of an automobile accident. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrew Dung-Lac Catholic Church. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
Clare Perfitt, 72, of Gladwin, passed away at his home on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009. |
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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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LUGG, DAVID EARL; of Clarkston; August 31, 2009; age 69; after battling cancer; born September 3, 1939, in Pontiac, MI. |
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DETAVERNIER, DENNIS G.; of Ortonville; unexpectedly September 1, 2009; age 62. |
DOROTHY A. SKALIMOWSKI SANDUSKY Dorothy A. Skalimowski, age 83, of Sandusky and formerly of Ubly, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Covenant Cooper in Saginaw. She was born on July 15, 1926 in Detroit to the late Stanley and Julianna (Skowronek) Chmielewski. She married Steve W. Skalimowski on June 16, 1951 at St. Mary Mystical Rose Catholic Church in Armada. He preceded her in death on January 2, 1994. She was a graduate of Capac High School. She formerly lived in Yale and Argyle. She owned the grocery store in Argyle for a couple of years and was a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Argyle. She enjoyed traveling, reading and trips to the casino. Dorothy is survived by one daughter, Doreen Smielewski and her husband, Terry of Ubly; two granddaughters, Stephanie Smielewski and Renee Smielewski, both of Ubly; two great granddaughters, Samantha and Jazmin Sweeney, both of Ubly. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters. The funeral service was held at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly with Rev. Joseph Griffin, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Argyle officiating. Burial was in the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery in Freiburg. Memorials are requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Arrangements made by Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home, Ubly. |
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David Lee Kellogg II David Lee Kellogg II, age 27, beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He was born on November 3, 1981 to David and Sheila Kellogg. He passed away on August 28, 2009, in Longmont, Colorado. He was raised in Ferndale, Mich., and relocated to Colorado to work with his brother several years ago. David loved music. He had an adventurous spirit and was a kid at heart. He is survived by his father, David Kellogg; grandmother, Delores Barr; sister, Carrie (Kevin) Laux; brothers, Steven (Elizabeth) Tetrault and Michael Kellogg; as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held at the Ferndale VFW, 177 Vester, Ferndale, Mich., on Friday, September 4, 2009 from 2-8 p.m. |
David M. DeWindt, 70, of Harbor Springs, passed away at his residence on Aug. 29, 2009. |
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David C. Wilson, age 66, of Holland, died August 28, 2009 in his home. A memorial service has taken place.   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. |
Deborah Jo (Baldino) Pierson Age 53, passed away from cancer August 28, 2009. She is survived by her loving family including her husband Mike, parents Philip and Carolyn Baldino, Mary Spagnuolo, sisters Dianne (Dale), Carol (Basheer), brother Joe and her niece and three nephews. She will be deeply missed by many special aunts, uncles, cousins and her friends at Kiwanis Village in Mason. Deb loved music, animals and collecting lighthouses. But, her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. A private memorial has been held. Those desiring may make contributions to: Special Olympics Area #8, 2901 Wabash, Lansing, MI 48910. |
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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.   |
Dick Kiligian Lapeer Dick Kiligian, 74, of Lapeer (formerly of Oregon, Maui and Romeo) passed away Saturday (August 29, 2009). He was born May 9, 1935, in Detroit, to Marshall and Lillian B. (Spooner) Kiligian. He married Julie Ohlert in 1997 in Maui, Hawaii. Dick worked for 42 years for General Motors - he was a tool maker at the Tech Center research lab. He served his country in the U.S. Marines. He is survived by his wife, Julie Kiligian of Lapeer; daughters, Vickie Kish of Clinton Twp. Sherri Nagy of Clinton Twp. and doreen (Martin) Lattimer of Clinton Twp.; stepchildren, Joseph (Ragenia) Opatik of Attica and Tammy (Mike) Randolf of Brown City; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Dick is also survived by a much loved extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Lillian Kiligian; stepmother, Mary Kiligian; first wife, Rosalie; second wife, Elizabeth. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements m |
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Dolores Morris May 2, 1917-Aug. 31, 2009 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 11:59 AM |
Dolores Morris, born Dolores Theisen, on May 2, 1917, in Toledo, OH. She passed peacefully with her children and grandchildren at her side on Monday, August 31, 2009 in Carlsbad, Calif. |
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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. |
78, of Fowlerville, formerly of Williamston and Evart, retired Glass Products (Evart) employee, died Sunday. Graveside services 1 p.m. Friday at Salem-Walker Cemetery, Salem. Arrangements by Niblack Funeral Home, Dillingham Liverance Chapel, Fowlerville. |
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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. |
Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:58 AM |
Donald M. Gersky Donald M. Gersky, age 65, of Harrison, Mich. died August 30, 2009. Father of John (Cheri), Donald David, Theresa (Rick) Wallace, Elizabeth (Lisa) Beers and Shannon (Sandra). Grandfather of 12. Brother of Theodore (Pearl) and Sharon (John) Socia. Former husband and friend of Judy Gersky. Visitation Friday 5-9 p.m. at 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. |
76, of Gladstone, formerly of Lansing, state Employment Security Commission employee, died Sunday. Services 10 a.m. today at Anderson Funeral Home, Escanaba. |
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 12:07 PM |
Doris A. Brown, age 81, of Lewiston, died Aug. 30, 2009. She was born Jan. 24, 1928 in Pontiac, Mich. The daughter of the late James and Cecelia Clark; wife of the late Robert J. ; mother of Anne Brown, Jane Hicks (Stephen), Kathryn Hornbeck (Mark), Robert J. Brown, II (Sue Harper) and James Richard Brown; grandmother of the late Noellen Huett and Daniel Hornbeck; grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of 14; sister of Marie Page and Helen Clark. |
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Dorothy (Vescelius) Rogers, age 90, of Delaware, Ohio, formerly of Tecumseh, died peacefully on Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, with her family at her side. She was born June 2, 1919, in Clinton, the daughter of Ned and Rhoda (Sallows) Kotts. She was a graduate of Clinton High School, Class of 1937. Dorothy was a very active member in the Missionary Baptist Church while living in Tecumseh. She worked in manufacturing  in Lenawee County for many years. During World War II Dorothy was a “Rosie the Riveter.” She worked at Ypsilanti State Hospital Food Service Department for many years, retiring on Feb. 25, 1986. Dorothy loved her pets and horses. She enjoyed being outdoors and flower gardening.  Dorothy is survived by her son, Lee (Anna) Vescelius of Columbus, Ohio; her daughter, Vicki (Stephen) Briggs of Raleigh, N.C.; her sister, Mary L. Brown of Corona, Calif.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, John, and sister, Ilah. Dorothy will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept. 4, at 11:30 a.m. at the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes with Pastor Brian Jones of Tecumseh Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens in Tecumseh. Visitation will also be held on Friday from 10 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Willow Brook Christian Community Center, 100 Willow Brook Way South, Delaware, OH 43015. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com. |
Friday, August 28, 2009 1:50 AM |
PAULDING, Mich. -- Dorothy Gay, 66, of Paulding, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, at her home. |
Dorothy Mae Carter, 98, of Petoskey, passed away Aug. 14, 2009, at Sunnybank Retirement Community. |
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Dorothy Rogers, age 90, formerly of Tecumseh, died Monday, Aug. 31, 2009. Arrangements are pending with Handler Funeral Homes. |
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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. |
A memorial service for Edward F. "Ted" Watson Jr., 88, of Good Hart, will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Harbor Springs United Methodist Church. The Rev. Kathy Cadarette will officiate. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. |
Thursday, September 3, 2009 9:58 AM |
Edwin F. Tomaszewski Edwin F. Tomaszewski, age 87, of Warren has passed away. Loving husband of the late Lillian. Beloved father of Diane Hodgson, Gary Tomaszewski and Gregory (Betty) Tomaszewski; dear grandfather of Kristy (Larry) Childers, Jeffrey Hodgson, Matthew Tomaszewski, Sarah (Jon) Jacobs and Ross Tomaszewski; loving great-grandfather of three. Dear brother of Jeannette (the late Norbert) Nofs, the late Walter (Wanda), the late Sylvester (Mary) and the late Leonard (Carolyne); dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation 2-9 p.m., Thursday with a 7 p.m. rosary at Lyle Elliott Funeral Home, 31730 Mound Road, Warren. Instate Friday, 9:30 a.m. until time Mass, 10 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 32000 Mound Road, Warren. Memorials may be directed to The Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit. |
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Oct. 31, 1934-Sept. 1, 2009 Elberta Ann Chase, 74 of Clare, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at the Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant with her daughters by her side. |
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Aug.18, 1916-Sept. 2, 2009 Eleanor Bradley, 93, of Ithaca, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2009, at Masonic Pathways in Alma, with her family at her side. |
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Mrs. Eleanor Ruth French, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2009 in her Cambria Township home after a prolonged illness. Mrs. French was born May 10, 1921 in Coloma to Jacob and Jennie Friday, well-known fruit farmers in the Coloma area. On July 13, 1945, she married Thomas R. French, Montgomery. Mr. French passed away in Cambria Township, May 13, 1999. Together they had four children; Dale Thomas (Judy) French of Lawton, Linda died in infancy, Douglas Jacob (Susan) French of Arlington, Va. And Gregory Warren (Kathy) French of Inverness, Ill. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Scott, Craig, Jason, Thomas, Katie and John Patrick and three great-grandchildren, Abbie, Katie and Allie. She is preceded in death by one grandchild, Robert in 2002; three sisters, and a brother. Mrs. French was a home economics teacher in southwest Michigan and Quincy, retiring in 1979. She was also a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hillsdale. Funeral services for Eleanor French will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church of Hillsdale with Pastor Curtis Jensen officiating. Interment will follow at the Maplewood Cemetery in Reading. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First United Methodist Church. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
Ella Louise "Eloise" Houseman Grand Ledge Age 87, passed away Sept. 2, 2009 at her home. She was a life long area resident and survived by son Harold Keith (Gerry) Houseman of Lansing, daughter, Linda Welch of Grand Ledge, 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Harold Dale Houseman, daughters Diana Ackley, and Kathy Houseman, great-great-grandson Willie Lynn Dixon III. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, 2 p.m. until time of Committal Service 3:00 p.m. at Eastlawn Memory Gardens Chapel, 2400 Bennett Rd. Okemos. A memorial luncheon will be held Sunday, 11 a.m. at Carousel Hall 3022 W. St. Joe, Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society . Arrangements by Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home Grand Ledge. www.holihanatkin.com . |
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Ellarose Miller, 91, of Saginaw, formerly of Midland, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009 at Saginaw Senior Care and Rehabilitation in Saginaw. |
87, of Grand Ledge, died Wednesday. Graveside services 3 p.m. Friday at Eastlawn Memory Gardens Chapel, Okemos. Arrangements by Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
Elwood Swenor, 57, of Bay Shore, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. |
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Emily M. Boley, 84, of Chelsea passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, at Chelsea Retirement Center. Emily was born in Massachu­setts on July 8, 1925, the daughter of Herbert and Elizabeth (Porter) McRae. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Home Economics. On Aug. 26, 1950, Emily married Robert Boley. Robert, her husband of almost 59 years, survives. Emily was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was very active in the First United Methodist Church of Adrian where her husband, Dr. Boley, served as pastor for many years. Besides her husband, Emily is survived by four children, Art (Rosanne) Boley of Farmington Hills, John (Diane) Boley of Mount Pleasant, Sandy (James) Kitts of Flushing and Bill Boley of Plymouth; nine grandchildren, Thomic, Aldona, Veronica, Robert, Ian, Hannah, Mary, Samuel and Jacinda. She is also survived by a sister, Martha Kreinsen, of Dover, Conn. Emily was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Donald and Kendall. The funeral service for Emily will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church in Adrian. Friends may visit the family at Wagley Funeral Home on Friday, September 4, 2009, from 4 to 8 p.m. Contributions in Emily’s memory may be directed to the Chelsea Retirement Com­munity or the First United Methodist Church of Adrian. You may also sign the register book or send condolences at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com.  |
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Ernest R. Bonser Ernest R. Bonser, age 66, of Warren, died September 1, 2009. Dear father of Marsha (Mike Dalkert) Livi, Roy (Connie) Bonser, John Bonser and the late Ernest Bonser, Jr. Dear brother of Ronald (Sandra) Bonser, Carolyn Wicht, Rosalee Markey, Marie Kuhn, Jean (Herb) VanVliet, Carol (Tom) McClure and the late Evelyn Ward. Also nine grandchildren. Veteran U.S. Army. Funeral service Friday, September 4, 2009, 1 p.m. at Coats Funeral Home, Waterford. Visitation Friday 11-1 p.m. To send a private condolence to the family go to www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select guestbook. |
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Eva Belle Lambert, 93, of Midland, died Thursday afternoon, Aug. 27, 2009 at Tendercare of Midland. |
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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. |
• Dr. Ernest Star Feenstra, 91, of Manistee died Monday, Aug. 31. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... |
Frank Elias Plume, 92, of Petoskey, died Sept. 2, 2009, at Sunnybank in Petoskey. |
Franklin A. Foutch, age 84, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, Aug. 28, 2009 at his residence with his family by his side. |
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KUZNIARSKI, GEORGE; of Waterford; September 2, 2009; age 82. |
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. |
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George E. Miller, 76, of Ottawa Lake passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, at Lake Park Hospital in Sylvania. George was born on Jan. 18, 1933, in Whiteford Township, the son of Orville and Ruth (Goetz) Miller, and was married on June 28, 1952, to Dorothy Anteau. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War, and worked 30 years as a truck driver for Freightway, retiring in 1985. Following retirement, George ran a lawn and custodial service with the help of his grandchildren. George and Dorothy enjoyed traveling and shopping for antiques, and George also enjoyed meeting his friends at McDonald’s. He loved animals, was often seen at local parades with his ponies and buggy. George was a member of the Teamsters Local #20 in Toledo, and of the American Legion Post #325 in Blissfield. Surviving are three sons, Terry (Barb) Miller of Ypsilanti, Glen (Becky) Miller of Sylvania, Ohio, and Doug (Debby) Miller of Petersburg; one sister, Doris Cantrell of Dayton, Ohio; six grandchildren, Jeremy (Abbie) Miller, Sarah Miller, Andrew Miller, Doug (Hollie) Miller Jr., Derrick Miller and Deann Miller; and three great-grandchildren, Madalyn Miller, Emma Miller and Parker Miller. George was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy, and a grandson, Daniel Miller. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield. Burial will follow at Riga Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Daniel Patrick Miller Scholarship Fund or to Promedica Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the Tagsold Funeral Home. |
George M. Quigley Columbiaville George M. Quigley, 80, of Columbiaville, passed away August 21, 2009. He was born March 25, 1929, in Detroit, to (the late) Leon M. and Muriel Elizabeth (Betty) Quigley (Wilson). He was married to (the late) Shirley Elaine (Ryan) on November 11, 1949 in Detroit. He was the beloved father of Leon M. and Carol E. Quigley and Karen E. Rose; loving grandfather of Aaron M. and Ryan P. Quigley and Linda Wilson; beloved brother of Robert L. Quigley and Barbara Kropla. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and many great friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday (September 5, 2009) at Lynch & Sons Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, Downtown Lapeer. To place an online condolence please visit www.Lynch FAMILYFuneralDirectors.com |
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Geraldine Mildred Childs Lapeer Geraldine M. Childs, 92, of Lapeer (formerly of Warren) passed away Friday (August 28, 2009) at Devonshire Assisted Living in Lapeer. Geraldine was born September 4, 1916, in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of William and Hannah (Godbold) Fate. She married Mac Arthur Childs on August 18, 1937. She was a member of St. Cletus Parish in Warren, and a former member of St. Raymond Parish in Detroit and Sacred Heart Parish in Mt. Pleasant. Geraldine enjoyed golfing, square dancing, hiking, traveling, spending winters in Florida and Arizona with her husband and family, decorating her home, cooking, sewing, flower gardening, cribbage and card games. She especially loved spending time with her family. Each grandchild remembers taking a special vacation with Grandma and Grandpa. She was a member of Roman Terrace Condo Association in Warren for 21 years. She moved to Devonshire Retirement Village in June of 2008 and loved her new home. The family wou |
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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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Grace A. Licht, 87, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, which also would have been her 70th wedding aniversary. |
54, of Grand Ledge, Rural Gas truck driver, died Sunday. Services 1 p.m. today at Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
Grover Tyler Lapeer Grover Tyler, 68, of Lapeer, passed away Thursday (August 27, 2009). He is survived by his family members and friends at both Country Grove Home and Growth & Opportunity. Grover will be deeply missed by all who knew him, including his girlfriend Michelle, Guardian, Kathy Diatchun; foster family, Cathy (William) Boggs, William Boggs Jr., Jill Brock. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Jeanette Tyler. Memorials to the United Hospice of Marlette are greatly appreciated. Funeral services were held Monday (August 31, 2009) at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, Downtown Lapeer. Rev. Timothy Butterfield officiated. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. To place an online condolence, please visit www.Lynch FAMILYFuneralDirectors.com |
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Harold E. Gainforth 1918-2009 Harold E. Gainforth, 91, Unionville, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2009. He was born in Unionville on July 10, 1918, son of the late Charles and Florence (Hutchinson) Gainforth. On October 25, 1937, he married Margaret Saelens. Harold served with the U.S. Navy during World War II during the Pearl Harbor invasion. He retired in 1979 from Down Chemical Company in Bay City, where he was with the plastic line pipe division. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards and gardening. He was a member of American Legion Post 421 in Unionville. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Margaret; children, Roger H. (Priscilla) Gainforth, Unionville and Priscilla (James) Gokey, Unionville; nine grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sister, Ellamay Miller, Bay City and sister-in-law, Pauline Gainforth, Unionville. He was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Milford Gainforth, Charles Jr., Emery Gainforth, Orval Gainforth Sr., Oral Gainforth, Ethel Gainforth, Olive Morris, Ella Mae Miller, Raphael "Ray" Gainforth, Elmer Gainforth, Alfred Gainforth, Mable Southgate and Martha Rigole. Funeral services were held on Friday, August 28, 2009 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment took place in Hickory Island Cemetery. The family has suggested memorials to Holy Family Church. Arrangements were handled by the Unionville Funeral Chapel, Unionville. |
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Helen Penzien Imlay City Helen Penzien, 82, of Imlay City, passed away after an extended illness Saturday (August 29, 2009) at Medilodge of Yale. Helen F. Henschel was born May 4, 1927, in Detroit. She grew up in the Detroit area. She married Hans Brandt in 1949, then married Alfred Herbert Penzien on August 16, 1958 in Imlay City. She was a home maker. She had worked side by side with her husband, Alfred, on their farm in Goodland Township. She had also worked at Howell Industries in Lapeer and Vlasics Food in Imlay City. She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Imlay City. She is survived by her sons, Dennis (Kathy) Brandt of Lapeer, Kenneth (Laura) Penzien of Imlay City; grandchildren, David Brandt, Steven Brandt, Joseph Brandt, Kenneth Penzien Jr., Graig Penzien, and Michele Penzien; 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred in 2004; her parents Gustav and Martha Henschel; twin brother, Arthur Henschel; sister, Edna Dege; b |
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Helen and #147;Betty and #148; Gay, 80, of Brownstown Township died Monday at home. Arrangements by Ford Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Rockwood. |
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Helen "Betty" Gay, age 80 of Brownstown, died August 31, 2009 in her home. |
Henry Tate Age 93, died September 1, 2009. Born February 4, 1916 in Tennessee. Mr. Tate retired from Oldsmobile in Lansing Michigan in 1977. He was a member of Local 1618, also a veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, 2 brothers and 1 grandson. He is survived by 1 daughter Betty, 1 son Henry (Nancy), 1 grandson, 4 grandaughters and 1 great-grandaughter due in November. Also surviving are 1 sister, 2 brothers and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held in Huntingdon, Tennessee. |
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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. |
Howard D. Lambrix Oct. 21, 1933- Tuesday, September 1, 2009 12:31 PM |
Howard D. Lambrix, age 75, of South Rockwood, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2009 at Applewood Nursing Home in Trenton, MI. He had been seriously ill for the past two months. |
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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. |
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Hugh E. Sullivan, 79, of Coleman died early Friday morning, Aug. 28, 2009 at MidMichigan Medical Center. |
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THAYER, ILENE J.; age 83; of Walled Lake; died August 27, 2009. |
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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. |
JACK TAYLOR BROWN CITY Jack Taylor, age 87, of Brown City, died Monday, August 24, 2009. He was born October 16, 1921 in Albion, Michigan, the son of Earl and Vina Taylor. He graduated from Brown City High School. Jack married Ardith Marle (Larsen) Payne on January 14, 1956. He was a farmer and a heavy equipment operator for International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324. Jack 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; two children, Patricia L. Barr of Bay City and Gloria (Leonard) Reou of Attica; one son-in-law, Charles (Danielle) Cahoon and five grandchildren, James (Ann Marie), Jeffrey, Eric, Beth and Johnathon "JT", four great-grandchildren and two sisters, Barbara Clark and Betty Finley. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vicki. A funeral service was held at the Carman Funeral Home in Brown City. Memorials may be made to United Hospice, Marlette or the Brown City United Methodist Church. Arrangements made by Carman Funeral Home, Brown City. |
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CRAFT, JKHARY CHARLES; age 14; passed away Thursday, August 27, 2009. Jkhary leaves to cherish his memory, parents, Nicole Harris and Jimmie Craft; five sisters; six brothers; grandparents, Mildred and Jimmie Craft, Sr.; and a host of other relatives and friends. |
JOHN CAUGHEL FLORIDA John Caughel, age 61, St. Augustine, Florida, formerly of Peck, died Thursday, August 27, 2009. He was born December 27, 1947 in Goodells, Michigan, the son of Willard and Mary (Odle) Caughel. He and Jewel Dove were married August 1, 1994. John was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife, Jewel; two daughters, Megan of St. Augustine and Tina (Rob) Ayers of Sarnia, Ontario; his mother, Mary Caughel; two sisters, Donna (Don) Hartel and Gloria Dove; one sister-in-law, Cindy Caughel, all of Applegate; one brother-in-law, Jim Dove of Peck; five grandchildren, Tomas, Austin, Kiera, Nicole and Hunter; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Stacy; his father, Willard; one brother, Dale; mother and father-in-law, Hazel and Oscar Dove; one brother-in-law, Ralph Dove and one granddaughter, Stacie Lyn. A memorial service will be held at 2 P.M. Friday, September 4, at the Applegate Wesleyan Church with The Rev. Lyle Reynolds officiating. Visitation will follow the memorial service in the Friendship Hall at the Church until 8 P.M. Friday. Memorials may be made to the family. Arrangements made by the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Croswell. |
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HUSSIN, JUSTIN JOHN; age 18; and a resident of Wixom and 2009 graduate of Walled Lake Western High School; died tragically on September 1, 2009. |
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  Jack Feuerstein, 85, Mackinaw City, passed away late Sunday evening at his home.    Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Lake View Cemetery in Mackinaw City, with Sister Chris Herald officiating.   Military honors will be provided by the Mackinaw City Legion Post. Read more HERE in Wednesday's Tribune. |
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Jack L. Leonard, age 79, of Gainesville, Fla., formerly of Adrian, Mich., died Aug. 30, 2009, in Gainesville. |
Jack L. Simon 1931-2009 Jack Lee Simon, 77, Bad Axe, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at his home in Bad Axe. He was born on October 3, 1931 in Hazel Park, son of the late Albert and Genevieve (Stevens) Simon. He married Luella "Dolly" Griffin on March 1, 1950 in Hazel Park. He is survived by his wife, Dolly Simon, Bad Axe; two sons, Jack (Annie) Simon Jr., Bad Axe and Danny Simon, Bad Axe; one daughter, Barbara (Bob) Velliquette, Bad Axe; one brother, Albert (Theresa) Simon, Fla.; six grandchildren, Jason (Richelle) Simon, Jennifer Simon, Joshua Simon, Justin (Sarah) Maas, Stefanie Maas and Katie Velliquette and two great-grandchildren, Cody Talaski and Madison Jeanette Maas. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanette Maas; a sister, Marguerite Brockham and a brother, Robert Simon. Services were held on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Burial took place in the Colfax Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Kaufman Funeral Home, Bad Axe. |
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James Frank Riske lost his long battle with MS on Aug. 25, 2009. |
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James Joseph Bachorowski, age 62, of Sturgis, Mich.,  passed away Aug. 29, 2009 at his home. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Mich. Memorial donations may be directed to the family. Envelopes are available at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes - Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091.   |
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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. |
James O. Philpot July 14, 1914-Aug. 29, 2009 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 12:18 PM |
James O. Philpot, 95, passed away at 5:25 am Saturday, August 29, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland. He had been ill for several weeks. |
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James Philpot, 95, of Monroe died at 5:25 a.m. Saturday in Baltimore, Md. Arrangements by Bennett-Prochnow Funeral Home. |
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58, of Wichita, Kan., retired contractor, died Sunday. Services have been held. Arrangements by Affinity Mortuary, Wichita, Kan. |
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. |
87, of North Carolina, died Saturday. Graveside services noon Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Lansing. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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ATLANTA -- John Joseph "Jack" Desotelle, 70, of Ellijay, Ga., died Aug. 31, 2009, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. |
86, of Lansing, retired pharmacist, has died. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. |
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John Malosh, 66, of Tupelo, Miss., formerly of Sanford, died Monday afternoon, Aug. 31, 2009, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors. |
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Josephus Edward Palmer, 63, of Litchfield, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, at home. He was born Feb. 9, 1946 in Battle Creek the son of John and Donna (Niswander) Palmer, Sr. Joe graduated from Hillsdale High School and belonged to the Jonesville Eagles Lodge. His hobbies included fishing, karaoke, singing, playing his guitar and. especially, spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Linda Sue (Adair) Palmer whom he married May 29, 1971; one daughter, Donna Jean Bidelman of Fort Wayne, Ind.; one sister, Nancy Palmer of Reading; one brother, James (Kathy) Palmer of Florida; two half-sisters, Martha Hernandez of Atlanta, Ga., Amanda Crowder of Jackson; half-brother, John Palmer, Jr. of Germany; three grandchildren, Melissa Scivoletti, Mathew Bidelman and Melanie Bidelman; three great-grandchildren, Alexis Palmer-Scivoletti, Edward P. Scivoletti III, and Trevor J. J. Hegeman. His parents and niece, Amy preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield, with the Rev. Michael Murray officiating. Interment will following Berg Cemetery, Montgomery. Visitation is scheduled 11 a.m. Saturday until time of service. Memorials to the family would be appreciated. |
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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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July 15, 1958-Sept. 1, 2009 Kevin Ross, 51, of Weidman and formerly of Lapeer, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at his home. |
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  Kirk H. Mankin, 42, Cheboygan, passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.   Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 from 4­8 p.m. at the Christian Funeral Home with a scrip­ture service at 7 p.m. The funeral mass will be cele­brated on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 at 11 a.m. at St.   Mary/St. Charles Catholic Church, with the Rev. Paul Megge officiating. Burial will take place in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.   Memorial contributions in Kirk’s name may be directed to Bishop Baraga School. Those wishing to share condolences and memories of Kirk are invit­ed to sign and online register book at www.stonefu­neralhomeinc.com.   Read more HERE in Wednesday's Tribune. |
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DONNELLY, LILLY; of Sterling Heights, MI; departed this life peacefully in the loving care of her dear family Monday, August 31, 2009 at home. |
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McCORMICK, LUCILLE; age 87; of Clermont, FL, formerly of Commerce, MI; passed away Monday, August 31, 2009. |
59, of East Lansing, former City of East Lansing, public service supervisor, died Wednesday. Memorial services 1 p.m. Saturday at Grange Acres Clubhouse, Haslett. Arrangements by Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home, Lansing. |
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Lawrence Edward Birkholz, 71, of  Fennville, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Chappell Funeral Home, Fennville. |
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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 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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Lou Manos Lou Manos, age 80, passed away September 1, 2009. Beloved father of Chris, John and Diane (Jim) Harmon. Proud grandfather of Nikolos. Loving brother of the late Helen (the late Andreas) Koustenis. Visitation at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile Rd.) Thursday 4-9 p.m., Friday 2-9 p.m. Trisagion service Friday at 8 p.m. Masonic Lodge service Friday 7:30 p.m. Instate Saturday 9:30 a.m. at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 707 E. Lafayette, between St. Antoine and I-75 service drive, until time of liturgy at 10 a.m. Burial Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Tributes to Shriners Children's Transportation Fund are welcome. Member Center Line Masonic Lodge 550, Detroit Shriners, Lupus Foundation and The Royal Order of Jesters. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
82, of Olivet, former Collins Clothing owner, retired Olivet Schools bus driver and Olivet, Walton & Brookfield tax assessor, died Wednesday. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. |
MELVIN and #147;BUDDY BOY and #148; PREE Wednesday, September 2, 2009 12:02 PM |
Additional information has been received for Melvin and #147;Buddy Boy and #148; Pree, 73, of Monroe, who died Aug. 28, 2009. |
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Mabel Schebor, 89, of Midland, died Sunday afternoon, Aug. 30, 2009, at the home of her daughter. |
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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.     |
Thursday, September 3, 2009 2:40 AM |
HURLEY, Wis. -- Marcella Marie Sawaski, 91, a longtime Wakefield, Mich., resident, died quietly Monday evening, Aug. 31, 2009, in Hurley. |
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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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MELLEN, Wis. -- Mario "Joe" Bravatto, 65, of 410 3rd Ave. So., Southgate Village, Hurley, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, at Mellen Manor Nursing Home in Mellen. |
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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Marlin D. “Doc” Pish, 82, of Camden, passed away Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born Dec. 21, 1926 in Camden Township to Joseph G. and Jennie (Canfield) Pish and graduated from Reading High School. Doc was an auctioneer, farmer and had also worked in the oil business. A successful entrepreneur, he knew everyone and will be remembered for calling everyone “Doc”. He loved the land, life surrounding his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and was proud that he never knew a stranger. Survivors include one daughter, Patti Tollas of Bronson; one son, Gerl D. (Katrina) Pish of Reading; two sisters,  Ruby E. Bok of Camden, Doris June Pish of Camden; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with interment following in Berg Cemetery, Montgomery. Visitation is scheduled 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. |
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Marlin D. “Doc” Pish, 82, of Camden, passed away Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Ind.  He was born Dec. 21, 1926 in Camden Township to Joseph G. and Jennie (Canfield) Pish and graduated from Reading High School. Doc was an auctioneer, farmer and had also worked in the oil business. A successful entrepreneur, he knew everyone and will be remembered for calling everyone “Doc.” He loved the land, life surrounding his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and was proud that he never knew a stranger. Survivors include daughter Patti Tollas of Bronson, son Gerl D. (Katrina) Pish of Reading, sisters Ruby E. Bok of Camden and Doris June Pish of Camden, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren His parents preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with interment following in Berg Cemetery, Montgomery. Visitation is scheduled Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. |
Martha Elaine Spencer Lansing Our beloved Mother, Grandmother and GG, born November 5, 1919 to Robert and Flossie Kennedy, passed away peacefully, at the age of 89, on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 in Ft. Myers, FL. She was a lifelong resident of Lansing, MI until recent years. She became a snowbird spending her winters in Indiana and Florida. She was a member of Lansing South Church of the Nazarene and she loved the Lord with all her heart. She is survived by a family she loved so much including three sons, Thom (Janet) Spencer of Jackson, MI, Jack (Mary) Spencer of Bloomington, IN and Ted Spencer of Ft. Myers, FL; 16 grandchildren; 43 great- and great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Forrest Wayne Spencer; son, James Spencer; daughter, Carolyn Rill; great-granddaughter, Carolyn Merrill; brother, Robert Kennedy; and sisters, Cora Booth, Betty Dietz, Ethel Orr, Polly McCaslin and Lucille Greenburg. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Lansing South Church of the Nazarene, 401 W. Holmes Rd., Lansing, MI with the Rev. Dr. Harold M. DeMott officiating. Visitation will be held at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on Friday, September 4, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. |
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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. |
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 Anna Campbell, born April 25, 1928, passed from this world Aug. 29, 2009. To some she was known just as Mary or Anne, to others she was "The Dragon Lady" due to her love of dragons. A devoted wife, concerned sister, amazing and wonderful mother, joyful daughter, super-amazing grandmother and a loving aunt. |
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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 Lou Pfeiffer (Funk), age 63, of Zeeland died Wednesday, September 2, 2009.  Funeral services will be  11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.  Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday at  Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State St., Zeeland.  Burial will be in North Holland 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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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 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. |
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 12:32 PM |
Max E. Martin, 71, of Petersburg died Monday at Toledo Hospital. Arrangements by Capaul Funeral Home, Ida. |
Max Ernest Martin July 1, 1938-Aug. 31, 2009 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 12:19 PM |
Max Ernest Martin, 71 yrs, of Petersburg, died Monday in Toledo Hospital Emergency Room. |
85, of Delta Township, formerly of Traverse City, died Tuesday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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Oct. 31, 1920-Sept. 2, 2009 Melba Muhn, age 88, of Alma, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Burcham Hills Assisted Living Center in East Lansing. |
Melvin and #147;Buddy Boy and #148; Pree Oct. 25, 1935-Aug. 28, 2009 Tuesday, September 1, 2009 12:31 PM |
Melvin "Buddy Boy" Pree, 73 years, of Monroe, MI went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 28, 2009 at 8:45 AM at Medilodge Nursing Facility after a lengthy battle with cancer. |
64, of Haslett, Air Force veteran, died Monday. Graveside services 12:30 p.m. today at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 2:18 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Mildred M. "Millie" Jacobson, 98, of 201 W. Francis St., Ironwood, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, in Ironwood. |
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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 E. Weston, 66, of Ludington died Sunday, Aug. 30 at Poppen Harbor Hospice in Muskegon. She was born June 21, 1943 in Chicago, Ill. to Stan and Betty Fillips. On Aug. 19,1961 she was married to D... |
Nellie A. Simpson, age 98 of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 at MidMichigan Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. |
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Norman E. Kreger Norman E. Kreger, age 87 of Clinton Township, passed away Tuesday at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. He was born March 8, 1922, to August and Bertha Kreger in Utica, Michigan. On February 3, 1945, Norman married Pearl Russell in Utica. The couple settled in Clinton Township. Mr. Kreger retired in 1974 after many years of employment at the Chrysler Corporation. He served in the United States Army, and was a member of the F.O.E. 1269 Mount Clemens, American Legion Post 4 Mount Clemens and the Moose Lodge in St. Clair Shores. Norman enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are his sons, Roy Kreger of Clinton Township and Glenn (Janice) Kreger of Sterling Heights; grandchildren, Scott (Linda) Kreger, Lynette (Darin) Hanna and Kris (Kristie) Kreger; great-grandchildren, Gregory, Dustin, Dallas, Tara, Ashley and Emilie, and his sister, Betty Verlinde. Norman was predeceased by his wife, Pearl in 1989; a sister, Alivina Merrow, and brothers, Elmer, Walter, Herman, Henry, Albert and Alfred. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. September 4, 2009, at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 NB Gratiot, Mount Clemens. Entombment will follow in Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Clinton Township. Visiting hours are from 3-9 p.m., Thursday. |
92, of Charlotte, died Sunday. Services noon Sept. 12 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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MOSS, PHILIP EVANS; September 1, 2009; age 86; of Shelby Township. |
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DeVITA, PHILLIP; of Waterford; September 1, 2009; age 90. |
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Patricia Jean Deak, 53, of Fish Lake in White Pigeon, Mich., died Aug. 30, 2009, at Heartland Health Care Hospice in Three Rivers following a two-year illness. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in White Pigeon with the Rev. Richard Altine officiating. Arrangements were handled by the Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon.   |
62, of Portland, died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Portland. Arrangements by Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. |
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Philip Evans Moss Philip Evans Moss, age 86, of Shelby Township, passed away September 1, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Virginia (Schilling) Moss. Loving father of RuthAnn Smigielski (Frank), Kathleen Reiber (Bill), the late Philip P. and the late Robert Moss. Dear grandfather of Erin and Adam Smigielski. Dear brother of Audrey Bolton. Dear brother-in-law of Marjorie Schilling. Visitation Friday, September 4, 2009 from 2-8 p.m. at Price Funeral Home, 3725 Rochester Road (between Big Beaver and Wattles roads) Troy, 248-689-0700. Funeral Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 11 a.m. with viewing at 10 a.m. at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 933 West 7 Mile Road, (just east of Woodward) Detroit. Interment Glen Eden Lutheran Memorial Park Cemetery, Livonia. Share memories at www.pricefuneralhome.net |
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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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Richard E. Bjork Richard E. Bjork, of Clinton Township, passed away September 2, 2009. Dick and Val, his wife of almost 60 years, lived in Clinton Township with their two dogs, Lady and Pudge. Dick was predeceased by his parents, Elmer and Ethel, and his brother Ken. Dick served in the United States Army and later graduated from Walsh College. When he retired in 1984 at age 62, he was the vice president and manager of Comerica Bank, Roseville, and an active member of the city's Kiwanis Club. Dick loved to go golfing and bowling and spent many days, especially this past year, watching sports and movies on television, and playing with his dogs. He will be missed by his wife and friends in the neighborhood, at church, at the bowling alley and on the golf course. Visitation will be Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd., Clinton Township. Funeral service will be held Friday 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 26830 W. Park St., Roseville. Please 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. |
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80, of Westphalia, died Monday. Services 10:30 a.m. today at St. Mary Catholic Church, Westphalia. Arrangements by Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. |
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Robert Thomas Martin Robert Thomas Martin, also known as "T-Bone," age 85, of Mount Clemens, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009. He was born September 20, 1923, in Wynder, Arkansas. Viewing will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday September 4, 2009 at |
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Sept. 8, 1982 – Sept. 1, 2009 Robert Luke Wheeler, 26, of Rosebush passed away on Monday, September 1, 2009 at his home. |
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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. |
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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. |
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BALTIMORE, Md. — Ronald W. Halferty, 45, of Waterloo, Ind. and formerly of Coldwater died unexpectedly, Monday, Aug. 31, 2009 in Baltimore, Md. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 at 3 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Tuesday beginning at 1 p.m. Rev. David Anderson will officiate. Interment will be at a later date at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. Ron was born March 23, 1964 in Coldwater to Donald and Norma (Gordon) Halferty. He attended Coldwater High School and served in the US Marine Corp. Mr. Halferty relocated to Waterloo, Ind. and worked for the R. White Construction Co. in Metz, Ind. for the past 18 years, traveling throughout the eastern U.S. building canopies for outdoor structures. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed riding motorcycles and scooters, fishing, camping and shooting guns. He enjoyed music and was skilled in wood carving and writing poetry. Ron was preceded in death by his father Donald and his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his significant other Lynn White and his daughter Amy Halferty, both of Waterloo, his mother and step father Norma and Henry Findley, his brother Scott Halferty and Deb McKee, all of Coldwater, his stepdaughter Carrie, step sister Misty (Rik) Kaiser of Coldwater, step grandchildren Notasin and Distany, and his step grandmother Jo Ann Halferty of Coldwater. Memorials may be directed to the family for Ron’s headstone. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family guestbook.# |
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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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Sept. 29, 1952-Sept. 1, 2009 Sandi L Maybee age 56 of Mt. Pleasant passed away Tuesday Sept. 1, 2009 at Covenant-Cooper Hospital in Saginaw. |
77, of Corunna, retired Durand police chief, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Corunna Chapel. |
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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. |
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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Thomas James Doyle Leslie Age 54, died September 1, 2009; born September 29, 1954, in Lansing, MI. Thomas was a 1973 graduate of Eastern High School and had been employed with the Ingham County Road Commission for 32 years. He was President of AFSCME Union Local # 1499, loved going to and boating on Chippewa Lake, and NASCAR. He was "Papa" to his grandkids and they were his world. Preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Donna (McAvoy) Doyle and father-in-law, Edward Summers. He met Kathy the love of his life in 8th grade and was married to her 37 years; also surviving are daughter, Michelle (Richard) Archbold; son, Kenny (Tasha) Doyle; 3 grandchildren, James Archbold, Nevaeh Branson and Ryan Doyle; brother, Patrick (Susan) Doyle; sister, Darlene (Douglas) Price; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; special niece, Tina Jones; sisters-in-law, Joyce (Larry) Jones and Tammy Summers; brothers-in-law, Harold (Olga) Summers and Ron (Sue) Summers; and mother-in-law, Marie Murphy. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2009 at First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Ash Street, Mason, MI, with Rev. Donald Maxey, First Baptist Church, Riverview, MI, officiating. Interment immediately following in Fairview Cemetery, Dansville, MI. The family will receive friends 4-8:00 p.m. Friday, at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society , 3100 West Rd., Bldg. B, Suite 110, East Lansing, MI, 48823, in memory of Thomas Doyle. www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com |
To Our Sweet Hazel Jo, Sept. 4th is your 1st birthday. There isn't a day goes by that you're not missed and always loved. Your smile and personality will be remembered always. We love you, baby girl. Pa Paw (Jim), Gramie (Karin), Dad, Mom, brother, Chase, twin sister, Skye, aunts, uncles, cousins and other grandparents |
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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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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. Vernon was born on March 6, 1927, in Dearborn, Mich., to Harold and Nellie Teeple. He attended Dearborn Schools and graduated from Fordson High School. 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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Viola M. Downing, age 81, of Fennville, died Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at her home. The family will receive friends at 12:00 noon Friday at Community Reformed Church, 10376 Felch St., Zeeland.  Funeral services will be at the church at 1:00 p.m. Friday with Rev. Kurt Henry officiating.   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. |
92, of Lansing, died Monday. Services have been held. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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Virginia Louise Campbell of Coldwater passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. She was born Nov. 22, 1924 in Vernon Township, Shiawassee County to Orin and Beulah (Parkhurst) Cornish. She married Walter C. Campbell of Coldwater, on Aug. 14, 1948 in Lansing. He preceded in death Jan. 10, 1996. Survivors include five siblings Mark (Hilda) Cornish of Reading, Betty (Robert) Smith of Coldwater, Orin (Doris) Cornish of Crystal River, Fla., Anne (Hurb) Anderson of Carriere, Miss., and Dave (Judy) Cornish of Coldwater. Preceding her in death were her husband, her parents, and five siblings, Levi Cornish, Ruth Swain, Robert Cornish, Joan Ross, and Norma Arnold. A private family graveside service was held Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater with Rev. Angel Rojas officiating.  Arrangements were by Gillespie Funeral Home in Coldwater, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Visit www.gillespiefh.com to leave a message or condolences to the family. |
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William Brenton Beall Jr. was born on July 14, 1945 in Fredericksburg, Va. He passed away July 16, 2009, after an extended illness in Modesto, Calif. His father was, William B. Beall Sr., his mother was Romaine June (Farver) Beall. He graduated from, White Pigeon High School, White Pigeon, Mich., in June 1963. Then enlisted in USMC July 1963. He served two tours in South Vietnam, achieving the rank of Sgt. Bill attended Tri-State University, Angola, Ind. He then started working in the power industry in 1969, traveling across the USA building power lines, he then worked for Pacific Gas and Electric, in California until his death. Bill Jr., married Bonnie Braum, April 19, 1986, in California. Bill Jr. was current Worshipful Master of Patterson Lodge #488 Free & Accepted Masons, Patterson, Calif., and he was a member of Scottish Rite. Bill Jr., loved life and gave to others his entire life, in many ways. He worked hard, putting his all into Scouting, until his health would not allow it. He helped his wife Bonnie when they worked as foster parents for “drug babies.” Bill Jr. deeply loved his step-granddaughters, teaching them the finer things of life, like burritos in the morning. He enjoyed and loved helping his grandfather, Hobart, on the farm north of Middlebury, Ind. He enjoyed football and wrestling in high school, then later SCUBA diving and flying his own airplane. He is survived by his wife Bonnie; parents Bill and Romaine Beall Sr.; brother Mike (Judy) Beall Sr.; sister Suzy (Joe) Robison; step daughter Moriah (Kurt) Brethouwer; two step grandsons, Joshua and Elijah; two step granddaughters, Alyssa and Kaylah; three nephews; one niece;, three great-nieces; and three great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marvin Allen and Aline Mae (Miller) Beall and William Hobart and Bernice (McKibbin) Farver; and great-grandparents, Allen Marvin and Eva (Coutz) Beall, Albert and Daisy (Meyers) Miller, Dr. M. A. and Elizabeth (Hostetler) Farver, D.W. and Ida Jane (Haines) McKibbin; and two step-sons Brian and John. His body has been cremated, with the ashes returned to his family. A memorial service will be held in Middlebury, Ind.,  at Grace Lawn Cemeteryat 3 p.m. Sunday with Rev Richard D. Dunning officiating. Military Honors will be given by American Legion Post 210, Middlebury. Grace Lawn Cemetery is located on County Road 16, east of Middlebury, enter the last road on the east side of the cemetery for the grave site. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, Ind., handled the arrangements. Please send memorials to White Pigeon High School Athletic Fund, White Pigeon, MI, or the organization of your choice. |
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William Grady Kelley William Grady Kelley, age 87, passed away September 2, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Lucille. Dear father of Judy (Shelby) Smith, Bill (Mary), Nancy (Tom) Magierski, Jim (Vicki), Clyde (Mary) and Gene (the late Merry); proud grandfather of 17; great-grandfather of 16; also remembered by his sisters Helen Johnson and Virginia Fitzgerald. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m. at |
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William J. “Bill” Lalley, age 87, of Saugatuck, died Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at Spectrum Health, Butterworth  in Grand Rapids. A Memorial Mass for Bill will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 4, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 100 St. Peter’s Drive, Douglas with Fr. Charlie Brown officiating. A time of visiting will follow 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. |
Winifred E. Niklas Lansing Winnie (Parshall, Giannaris), age 86, died Tuesday, September 1, 2009. She was born in Lansing, MI on July 10, 1923, daughter of Frederick L. and Fannie L. Parshall. She had been associated with Mayflower Congregational Church her entire life, serving on boards and committees since 1951. She was a church school teacher for 27½years. She was also a member of the Red Hat Mamas Group since December 2002. Winnie was preceded in death by her parents and husbands Stephen J. Giannaris (1974) and Russell G. Niklas (2003). Surviving are sons Frederick S. (Sue) Giannaris and their daughter, Haylee of DeWitt and Thomas J. (Jean) Giannaris and their children, Stephen and Sarah of Clarkston, MI; stepsons, Dr. Robert (Jean) Giannaris of San Diego, CA and Bradley Niklas of Lansing; stepdaughters, Vicki Niklas and Betsy (Abel) Garza; 15 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2009 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Rick Martin and the Rev. David T. Bandfield officiating. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Lansing chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mayflower Congregational Church, 2901 W. Mt. Hope, Lansing, MI 48911. |
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