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A Memorial Service for Ada (Palmer) Holmes will take place 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, from Midland Trinity Wesleyan Church. Pastor Luke Hansen will officiate. |
17, of Okemos, Okemos High School student, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Martin Luther Chapel, East Lansing. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. |
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Aileen Marie Hebert, 88, a 72-year resident of Center Line and current resident of Cheboygan, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2009 at Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe. Funeral services are planned for noon Wednesday at St. Clement Church in Center Line, with a burial service scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. Saturday in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cheboygan. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
Albert H. Herington, 80, of Mancelona, formerly of Ellsworth, died Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City. |
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; stepson, Allen Bruce; 18 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 were held Wednesday (September 2, 2009) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Pastor Bob Service officiated. Arrangemen |
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Anthony J. Pillarelli July 17, 1926-Sept. 6, 2009 Monday, September 7, 2009 12:26 AM |
Anthony J. Pillarelli, age 83, died in his home on Sunday, September 6, 2009 surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Heartland Hospice, after suffering 3 years with Lewy Body Dementia. |
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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Tuesday, September 8, 2009 7:12 AM |
Audrey Williams Audrey Williams, age 21. Our beautiful angel Audrey went to Heaven on September 4, 2009. She graduated from Henry Ford High II School in 2006. Audrey attended Northern Michigan University. She recently transferred to the special education teaching program at Marygrove College. Audrey enjoyed volunteering with Special Olympics in the Upper Peninsula. Cherished daughter of Leroy and Karen Williams. Loving sister to Terrie Soucek, Steve Williams, Dave Williams, and Janet Lach. Beloved granddaughter of the late Beryl Sullivan and the late Bessie Williams. Forever friend to Adam Pisarski. Arrangements by S.K. Schultz Funeral Home, 43300 Garfield Road (north of 19 Mile Road), Clinton Township, Mi. Visitation on Tuesday, September 8, 3-9 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Share your thoughts and memories at www.SchultzFuneralHome.com. |
Monday, September 7, 2009 1:04 AM |
BILLS, BERTHA V.; age 78; of Keego Harbor; September 3, 2009. |
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RUSH, BOBBY LEE; of Lake Orion; September 6, 2009; at age 73. |
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Barbara J. Welsh, age 67, of Adrian passed away Sept. 3, 2009, surrounded by her family. She was born March 30, 1942, in Adrian to Earl B. and Elizabeth (Oyer) Siders. On Oct. 22, 1960, she married Kenneth L. Welsh in Adrian. They had a marriage of 41 years; he preceded her in death on Feb. 27, 2002. Barbara worked for the Department of Social Services from 1964 to 1977, then transferred to the Adrian Training School where she worked from 1977 to 1997, retiring from there in 1997. She also worked at JC Penney in Adrian before her illness. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Adrian. She and Ken enjoyed square dancing with the former Onsted Turnabouts and the Maple City Swingers. They also enjoyed camping with the Hitch Up and Go Club and bowling. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Barb is survived by her daughter, Denise (Kirk) Cornell of Blissfield; son, Michael, and his friend, Roy, of Evert, Mich.; grandchildren, Tim (Kim) Ahlers, Chris (Michelle) Ahlers, Nathan Ahlers and April Ahlers; step-grandchildren, Kirk Cornell II and Kyle Cornell; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Raymond Welsh; brothers-in-law Norman (JoAnn) Welsh and Terry Welsh, and sister-in-law Crystal Welsh; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ken, and her parents. Funeral services for Barbara will be on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, with the Rev. Christopher Brundage officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens in Tecumseh.  Friends may visit the family on Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wagley Funeral Home. You may sign the register book and send condolences at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com.  Contributions in Barbara’s memory may be directed to the First United Methodist Church. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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 Friday, September 4, 2009 11:45 AM |
Joyce L. Bonkowski, 79, of Omer, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, R.O. Savage Funeral Chapel. Richard "Dick" Borchardt, 83, of Pinconning, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home. John J. Decker, 88, of Saginaw, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, Snow Funeral Home. Herbert P. Grueber, 89, of Frankenmuth, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, Cederberg Funeral Home. |
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Bernal Lee Gillette, of Hillsdale, passed away Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. He was born Aug. 12, 1920, in Hillsdale County, the son of Clayton and Lula (Warren) Gillette. He is survived by his wife, of 59 years, Ardath Joy Gillette, whom he married on July 2, 1950. He is also survived by three sons, Gary Lee (Paula) Gillette of Montgomery Village, Maryland, Jerry Dean (Cheryl Irene) Gillette of Battle Creek and Timothy Russell (Naomi) Gillette of Taipei, Taiwan; two daughters, Carol Ann (John) Connell of Atlanta, Georgia and Wendy Sue (Steve) Osterhout of Laurel, Maryland; one son-in-law, Tom (Marcia) Macklin of Quincy; six granddaughters and six grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Patricia Lynn Macklin and three brothers, Leland, Leonard and Donald. Mr. Gillette served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of Hillsdale Free Methodist Church, the Kiwanis Club of Hillsdale and a member of the Jackson Computer Club which was his passion. He loved music and enjoyed working with school bands. He worked as a traveling salesman for Marshall Music and retired in 1992. A funeral service to honor the life of Bernal Lee Gillette will be held at the Hillsdale Free Methodist Church 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 with Pastor Keith Porter officiating. Cremation will follow the service. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6 at the Hillsdale Free Methodist Church. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility or to the Hillsdale Free Methodist Church. |
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Betty L. Thompson, 86, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009 at her home in Afton. Visitation for Betty will be held at Lintz Funeral Home in Indian River on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2009 from 3–8 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009 at St. Monica’s Catholic Church in Afton. Fr. Arthur Duchnowicz will celebrate the mass. Interment will be held at St. Monica’s Cemetery. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 11:22 AM |
Beulah I. Harris, 93, of Midland, died Sunday evening, Aug. 30, 2009, at her home. |
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Beverly E. Bean, 80, passed away, Sept. 2, 2009, at Doctors Hospital. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Byron George Reiher, 81, Boyne City, had his Heavenly Homecoming Sept. 6, 2009. |
93, of Lansing, founder and former owner of Haussman Construction Co., died Friday. Casual gathering 1 p.m. to 4p.m. Wednesday at Hawk Meadow Park, Lansing. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
Carl H. Haussman Lansing Age 93, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2009. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on August 9, 1916 to Mildred and Carl Haussman, Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Marian, and his brothers, Richard and Theodore. Surviving are daughters, Suzanne (Michael) Lutz of Ada and C.J. Stanford of Flint. Carl was a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School and Michigan State College. He worked at various jobs in civil engineering before founding Haussman Construction Company in Lansing in 1950. Carl was involved with many organizations in the Lansing area as well as serving for many years on the boards of Union Savings and Loan, Auto Owners Insurance and Central United Methodist Church among others. Carl's first love and main focus was on wildlife and the environment. He was one of the founders of both Woldumar Nature Center and the Lansing Area Audubon Society and he served as president of both organizations in the past. He and his wife, Marian have donated many acres for wildlife purposes including Delta Township's popular Hawk Meadow Park. Their home, Hawk Valley, a Michigan Audubon Sanctuary, will become headquarters for the Michigan Audubon Society. A private burial will take place. A casual gathering for family and friends will be held at Hawk Meadow Park on Delta River Drive on Wednesday, September 9 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Those who wish will be encouraged to walk the park. To acknowledge and continue his legacy contributions may be made to the Michigan Audubon Society in memory of Carl for the Hawk Valley Endowment Fund, 6011 West St. Joseph Highway, Suite 403, Lansing, MI 48917. Arrangements by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. |
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Carlene Hunker, 87, of Coldawter, died on Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility. Arrangements are pending at the Gillespie Funeral Home in Coldwater. |
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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. |
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Carrie Eleanor Pulver, 86, a lifelong Hillsdale County resident, passed away Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at the Laurels of Coldwater following a three-month battle with kidney disease. She was born Nov. 4, 1922, in Hillsdale, to Eugene and Alta (Burlew) Marsh. She was married Oct. 8, 1942 to Elmer Pulver and he survives. Carrie was a loving mother, devoted wife and a caring friend to all who knew her. Carrie and her husband Elmer established and operated Pulver’s T.V. & Appliance in Hillsdale for over 25 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hillsdale for over 60 years. She was a graduate of Hillsdale High School in 1940. Her current hobbies included baking cookies for her friends and family and raising goats. Surviving besides her husband Elmer of nearly 67 years, are  a son, John (Judi) Pulver of Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Laura (Bryan) Sandera of Grand Rapids, James and Douglas Pipenger, both of Galveston, Texas; great-granddaughter, Emilie Sandera; and a sister, Vera Trevathan of Hillsdale. Memorial services for Carrie Pulver will be noon Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the First Presbyterian Church in Hillsdale with Pastor Patti Beckman officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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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.   |
Charles J. "Chuck" Kehrer, 85, of Charlevoix, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at his home. |
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Clara M. Wiltse, of Ada, formerly of Hopkins, died Wednesday, September 3, 2009, at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods, Byron Center.   Friends may meet with the family from 2 p.m. until time of funeral services at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel. Interment at a later date at Salem Twp. 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. |
Clare Perfitt, 72, of Gladwin, passed away at his home on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009. |
Cornelius H. "Neil" Wischmeyer Tuesday, September 8, 2009 6:33 AM |
Jan. 25, 1921-Sept. 5, 2009 Cornelius H. "Neil" Wischmeyer, 88, of St. Louis passed away Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis. |
88, of St. Louis, farmer, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Thursday at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel. |
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 5:45 AM |
PEOPLES, DAVID B.; age 61; of Commerce Twp; passed away on September 6, 2009. |
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JANTZ, DOROTHEA M. (Clauss); age 92; of Livonia; passed away on September 7, 2009, with her family by her side. |
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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Daniel N. Boutell Lapeer Daniel N. Boutell, 85, of Lapeer, passed away Tuesday (September 1, 2009). He was born July 27, 1924, in Ypsilanti, to Nelson and Mary (Crocker) Boutell. He married Sharon Clarke on August 9, 1958 in Brighton. Mr. Boutell was a proud American and served as a U.S. Marine during WWII. One of his passions was genealogy, specifically with the Mayflower Descendents of Michigan and the Founders & Patriots of America. He was an engineering graduate of MSU and continued to be a big fan of Michigan State, as well as the Detroit Tigers. Daniel was a volunteer tutor for the Family Literacy Center. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Boutell of Lapeer; children, Mary Ann King of Santa Monica, Calif., Mary (Ron) Schroeder of Attica, Daniel C. (Michele) Boutell of Lapeer and Jonathan Boutell of Lake Orion; 8 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his children, Debra Fitzpatrick, Daniel N. Boutell, Jr.; his parents; sisters, Margaret Boatwright and Pheob |
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David A. LaDuke Aug. 15, 1960-Sept. 1, 2009 Sunday, September 6, 2009 12:50 AM |
David A. LaDuke, 49, of Taylor, formerly of Carleton, passed away Sept. 1, 2009. Beloved husband of Maria. Loving father of Rachel (Edward Guitterez) LaDuke, John LaDuke and Marc LaDuke. |
Thursday, September 3, 2009 11:59 AM |
David A. LaDuke, 49, of Taylor died Tuesday. |
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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 Saturday, September 5, 2009 3:18 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 A. Cook, 89, of Holland, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, in Hospice House of Holland. Arrangements will be announced by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes Inc., Mulder Chapel. |
Friday, September 4, 2009 11:45 AM |
Donald A. Daniels, 71, of Sanford, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, in Prudenville from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors. |
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Donald Brinks, 74, of Hamilton, died Monday, Sept. 7, 2009. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Ebenezer Reformed Church.  Visitation is Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Langeland Sterenberg Funeral Home, 3616 M-40, Hamilton.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Hamilton.   |
74, of Lansing, retired Board of Water & Light meter reading supervisor, died Sunday. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. |
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Donald Johnson, 83, of Holland, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at the Hospice House of Holland.   Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services.   |
Sunday, September 6, 2009 2:22 AM |
Donald "Art" Daniels, 71, of Sanford died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. |
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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Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Bronson Cemetery for Dorothy M. (Hopkins) Fair, age 87, who died on April 13, 2009. Pastor Robert Heine, Chaplain of Battle Creek Health System will officiate. |
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Dr. Albert Reierson, DC, 82, Rogers City, passed away Sept. 5, 2009 at home. Arrangements are in care of the Beck Funeral Home and no services are planned at this time. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
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Duane Stephen "Bompa" Swaney, age 63, of Coldwater, died on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at his home. No service will be held at this time. Duane was born on March 17, 1946, to Harry and Madelyn (Taylor) Swaney in Coldwater. He was raised in Girard and graduated from Coldwater High School in 1964. He married his first wife Jacqueline (Pierucki) Weddle in December 1964 Duane served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970. He was wounded and honorably discharged. He worked as a journeyman plumber under his father, Harry, until 1973. He then left the Coldwater area and became an ironworker. He pursued his trade all across the U.S. until he returned to Coldwater in 1984. He then owned and operated an auto repair shop, D & J Auto, in Bronson. In the late 1980s, he returned to Texas to continue on in his ironwork. He came back to live in Coldwater in 1999 and had lived there until his passing. He married Deetta Boucher on May 8, 2009. She survives. Motorcycles were Duane's true passion, but he was also a fan of auto racing. He enjoyed fishing, computers and computer gaming, his family, and pets, but his favorite pastime was talking. He loved nothing more than a good debate. In addition to his wife, Duane is survived by his daughter, Jeanette Swaney of Coldwater; his daughters from his second wife, Sherry Hill, Erin, Marnie and Samantha, all of Jackson; step-daughter, Donna Boucher; step-son, Jamie Hecox; many grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Reva "Missy" Swaney. Memorials may be directed to the Disabled Veterans of America, the American Cancer Society, or the family. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the online guestbook. |
Saturday, September 5, 2009 2:19 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Edith Loretta Waterman, 80, of 1200 N. Hemlock St., Ironwood, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at home. |
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Edward Paul "Bud" Bolander, 69, of Midland, passed away Friday afternoon, September 4, 2009 at MidMichigan Stratford Village while surrounded by his family. |
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Mrs. Eleanor Ruth French, passed away Tuesday, 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. |
Saturday, September 5, 2009 3:18 AM |
Elizabeth Jane Tippery, 84, of Monroe died Friday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes in Monroe. |
Elizabeth Jane Tippery Dec. 5, 1925-Sept. 4, 2009 Sunday, September 6, 2009 12:50 AM |
Elizabeth Jane Tippery and #147;Betty and #148;, age 83, of Monroe, passed away Friday at 5:34 p.m. September 4, 2009 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
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Eric Calvin Berry Lapeer Eric Calvin Berry, 27, of Lapeer, passed away Monday (August 31, 2009). He was born November 26, 1981, in Lansing, to John and Bonnie (Vallaire) Berry. Eric graduated from Lapeer East High School, class of 2000. He went on to attend Michigan State University, where he earned his bachelor of science degree in chemistry, graduating in 2005. In June of this year, Eric earned his law degree from Cooley Law in Lansing. He loved to cook, play pool and cards and was quite a movie buff. Eric was very witty, with an excellent and finely tuned sense of humor. He will be truly missed by all who loved him. He is survived by his parents, John and Bonnie Berry of Lapeer; brother, Patrick Berry of Racine, Wis.; grandmother, Ruby L. Berry of Lapeer (formerly of Alabama). Eric is also survived by many, many loving friends and extended family. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Barbara Myers; grandfather, John Vollaire. A memorial service was held Th |
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Ernest Canada, 70, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning Sept. 6, 2009, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel of Sturgis.   |
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Ethel Brinks, 81, of South Haven, died on Sept. 6, 2009 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan.   Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 9, from 6-8 PM at Filbrandt Family Funeral Home.    Funeral services will be on Thursday, September 10 at 12:00 PM at the funeral home.   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. |
85, of Lansing, retired state Department of Transportation supervisor, died Friday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Hope United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
Friday, September 4, 2009 2:00 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Evelyn Jeanette Tepsa, 74, of Ironwood, died Aug. 30, 2009, in Duluth, following a brief illness. |
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Monday, September 7, 2009 1:04 AM |
ANDLER, FRANK J.; age 72; of Wellborn, FL, (formerly of Metamora, West Palm Beach and Iron Mountain); died September 3, 2009. |
Mrs. Frances "Kay" Themm, 74, of Fruitland Park, Fla., passed away on Friday morning, Sept. 4, 2009. |
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Francis I. Touchtone, 93, of Mecosta, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at his daughter's home. |
Francis I. Touchtone, 93, of Mecosta, Mich., died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at his daughter's home. |
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Frank M. Tibaudo Frank M. Tibaudo, age 56, passed away September 5, 2009, at the University of Michigan Hospital. Mr. Tibaudo was born April 17, 1953, in Detroit. He was employed at Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, as a casting engineer for 33 years and was a member of the American Foundry Society. Beloved husband of Pamela. Loving father of Natalie (Josh) Merryman, Adam Tibaudo, Lindsey (David) Legwand, Christian Tibaudo and Nicholas Tibaudo. Proud grandfather of Madison and Landon. Dearest son of Shirley Tibaudo and Vito (Josephine) Tibaudo. Dear brother of David, Steve (Debbie), Mark (Kris), Alan (Kathy), Michael and Sheri (Frank) Monteleone. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Township), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile. Instate Thursday 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Mass at St. Kieran Catholic Church (Mound Road between 24 Mile and 25 Mile roads). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
Franklin A. Foutch, age 84, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, Aug. 28, 2009 at his residence with his family by his side. |
68, of St. Johns, retired city of Lansing chief mechanical inspector, died Thursday. Memorial services 11a.m. Wednesday at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. |
George E. Miller Jan. 18, 1933-Sept. 2, 2009 Thursday, September 3, 2009 11:58 AM |
Ottawa Lake, MI: George E. Miller, 76, of Ottawa Lake, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Lake Park Hospital in Sylvania. |
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 were held 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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Glen B. Settlemoir Glen B. Settlemoir, age 64, died Sept. 5, 2009. Loving husband of Judith (Fitzpatrick); devoted father of Leigh (Steven) Dzwick and Marc (dear friend Amy Gorman); dearest son of Georgia and the late Ewan Settlemoir; brother of Joy (Danny) Benton; son-in-law of Emilie Fitzpatrick; brother-in-law of Gayle and Thomas Good; cousin of Shirley (William) Naples, Sue (Todd) Barnhardt and Richard Cunningham. Memorial service Wednesday, noon, at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 1/2 Mile), Warren. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245. |
Grace A. Licht, 87, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, which also would have been her 70th wedding aniversary. |
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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MacARTHUR, HAZEL A.; age 92; of Onaway, formerly of Walled Lake; died September 5, 2009. |
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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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Hope E. Conrad, 65, of Gladwin, died peacefully at home on Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, after a long illness. |
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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. |
J. W. Doran Lansing Born July 8, 1920 in Tennessee, passed away September 6, 2009 at the age of 89. J.W. served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, and worked for 34 years at Oldsmobile. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mose and Caroline Doran; the love of his life Marci; 3 brothers; and 1 sister. He is survived by daughter, Paulette (Michael) Haynes; granddaughter, Melissa Cummings; sisterk Geneva; special friends, Jackie and Mike; special great-nieces, Debbie and Sherry; extended family and friends; and his precious dog, Pepper. Services will be held at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the Lansing Chapel on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 6-8 p.m., and Thursday, 1 hour prior to the service. Those desiring may make contributions to American Heart Association , Memorials and Tributes Lockbox 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 in memory of Mr. Doran. www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com |
89, of Lansing, retired automotive worker, died Sunday. Services 10 a.m. Thursday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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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GREAVES, JANET C. "Sam"; of Waterford; September 4, 2009; age 61. |
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SHICK, JANET M.; age 91; of Lake Orion; September 1, 2009. |
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MACK, JANETTE; age 85; of Rochester Hills; died September 5, 2009. |
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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BOS, JULIE MAE; of Waterford; September 3, 2009; age 73. |
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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. |
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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Jacob U and #146;Ran Sept. 6, 2009 Monday, September 7, 2009 12:13 AM |
Jacob U and #146;Ran, 21, of Monroe died Sunday at his Monroe home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Merkle Funeral Service. |
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Jacqueline (Jackie) C. Shepherd, age 83, of Manitou Beach passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at Lenawee County Medical Care Facility of Adrian. She was born on Feb. 21, 1926, in Clayton, to John and Naomi Dowling. She married Wendell L. Shepherd in 1945. Jackie was raised in Clayton and then lived in Adrian, Tecumseh, and Manitou Beach. She graduated from the last graduating class of Clayton High School in 1944. She worked as a professional musician and as a piano and organ teacher. She loved flowers, was an avid gardener, a lifelong collector of antiques, and a devoted mother and wife. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and three brothers. Surviving is Wendell Shepherd, her husband, of Manitou Beach; one sister, Erla Sawdy of Grayling, Michigan; two sons, Dr. Marvin and Valerie Shepherd of Austin, Texas; and Stephen and Janet Shepherd of Dubuque, Iowa. She is also survived by six grandchildren Joshua, Monica, Adam, Lesley, Nathan, and Emily, and two great-grand children, Ava and Sara. Visitation will be on Tuesday at Dowling Funeral Home, 7509 New West Road at King, Toledo, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., with a service immediately following. |
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James Arthur Watts, age 48, of Coldwater, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at his home. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater, with Rev. David Dodge of Our Savior Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Lakeview Cemetery in Quincy at a later date. Jimmy was born on Jan. 12, 1961, to James Alfred and Rita L. (Hulbert) Watts in Coldwater. Jimmy was raised in Quincy and graduated from Quincy High School in 1979. He had lived in Coldwater for the last 30 years. He was employed at Quality Springs in Coldwater for 18 years, but most recently he had worked for Douglas Autotec in Bronson. He enjoyed fishing and watching Tiger baseball games. Jimmy is survived by his daughters, Stacey Watts of Coldwater and Katie Watts of Arizona; mother, Rita Watts; sister Janice (Vern) AcMoody; all of Union City and many aunts, uncles, and nieces. He was preceded in death by his father. Memorials may be directed to the family. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the online guestbook. |
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James Bonner, age 73, of Brooklyn passed away Sept. 3, 2009, at Allegiance Health. Mr. Bonner was born on July 6, 1936, in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, the son of James and Margaret Bonner. He married Marlene Bachman on Oct. 2, 1978, in Romulus, Mich., and she preceded him in death. James was a member of St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church, Irish Hills Knights of Columbus 4th Degree and Clan Donald. He was employed with Textron as a Client Manager until his retirement. Mr. Bonner is survived by his children, Theresa Bonner of Plymouth, Chris Bonner of Holly and Lorraine Gifford of Onsted; siblings, Arthur Bonner of Windsor, Ontario, Doreen McKillop of Arlington, Mass., and June Bertsch of Penetanguishene, Ontario; and grandchildren, Grant, Sydne, Chris, Gabrielle, Maxine and Bella.  In honor of Mr. Bonner, memorial donations may be given to Irish Hills Knights of Columbus #6223. Envelopes will be available at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel, where family will receive friends on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, from 4 to 8 p.m., with a 7 p.m. Vigil Service. A Healing Farewell Service will be on Wednesday beginning at 10 a.m., until the time of service at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church, with Father Carl Simon officiating. Interment will be at Roseland Memorial Gardens.  Please sign Mr. Bonner’s guestbook at www.borekjennings.com, or leave a message of comfort for his family by calling 877-231-7900. |
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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A memorial service celebrating the life of Dr. Jeanne McKee Jacobson will be Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, at 2 p.m. in Winants Auditorium of Graves Hall on the campus of Hope College. Dr. Jacobson died on January 29, 2009 in her Sarasota, Fla. home. A reception in Graves Hall will follow the service.   |
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Jerome S. Palazzolo Jerome S. Palazzolo, age 86, died September 5, 2009. Beloved husband of Mary J.; loving father of Stella M. (David) Lamberson; cherished grandfather of Kathryn (Matthew) Anderson and Jennifer Lamberson; dear brother of Helen. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-9 p.m. with a rosary service at 7 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Road (north of 15 Mile), Clinton Township. He will be instate Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. with the funeral Mass following at 10 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church, 8075 Ritter Avenue, Center Line. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuenralhome.com. |
Joann Theresa Etue July 9, 1936-Sept. 4, 2009 Sunday, September 6, 2009 12:50 AM |
Joann Theresa Etue, 73 yrs, of Temperance, died Friday afternoon. Friends may call at the Capaul Funeral Home, Ida, Sunday from 7-9 PM, and Monday from 12-9 PM. She will lie in state at St. |
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Jodi Lynn Fether, age 39, of Manitou Beach died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, in Marion, Ind. She was born Jan. 10, 1970, in Hudson to Donald and Mary (Aumock) Fether and they survive. Jodi was a waitress and loved by all the patrons at Tina’s Kitchen. She was a member of the Ghostriders Motorcycle Club. She loved motorcycles. Jodi was a great homemaker, mother, daughter, and sister. She liked collecting brown haired angels and finding Just the Right Shoe. In addition to her parents, Jodi is survived by two sons, Cody Allen Fether and Colten William Persons both of Manitou Beach; three brothers, Joe (Kris) Fether of Hillsdale, Jim Fether and John Fether both of Pittsford; the father of her sons, Clay Persons of Marshall; her loving companion Matthew Guilford of Manitou Beach; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jodi was preceded in death by her grandparents; an uncle, Bob Fether; an aunt, Norma Hadley; a cousin, Carol Schilling; and a second cousin, Cory Losey. Funeral services for Jodi will be held Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at 11 a.m., at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian with Dr. Samuel Wickard officiating. Burial will follow at Leonardson Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Jodi’s sons, care of her parents, Donald and Mary Fether. Envelopes are available at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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ATLANTA -- John Joseph "Jack" Desotelle, 70, of Ellijay, Ga., died Aug. 31, 2009, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. |
79, of Lansing, retired Speaker, Hines & Thomas lithographer, died Friday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at 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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81, of Lansing, died Sunday. Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
68, of Barryton, formerly of Ovid, died Saturday. Memorial services noon Friday at Barryton Church of Christ. Arrangements by Daggett Funeral Home, Barryton. |
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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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Judy Jacokes, 71, of Gaylord, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. Judy was born Aug. 27, 1938, in Jackson, Mich., the daughter of Bruce and Edna (Woods) Jacokes. |
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89, of Lansing, died Monday. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
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SNELLING, KENNETH E.; age 61; of Columbiaville; died September 5, 2009. |
88, of Lake Odessa, retired Chrysler Trim Plant (Lyons) employee, died Thursday. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. |
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90, of Lansing, World War II veteran, retired Fisher Body employee, died Friday. Services 1 p.m. Thursday at Capitol City Church of God. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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Kenneth M. Garlets, 70, of Howe, Ind., died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, Ind. Visitation will be on Sunday, September 6, 209 from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange, Ind. where services are at 11 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in English Prairie Cemetery in Howe.   |
Kevin H. Ross Weidman Kevin Ross, 51, of Weidman (formerly of Lapeer), passed away Tuesday (Sept. 1, 2009) at his home. Kevin was born July 15, 1958, in Lapeer, the son of Hugh and Elizabeth (Umpstead) Ross. He married Linda Crane on July 29, 1989 in Lapeer. He received his bachelor's degree in Psychology from Central Michigan University in 2007. He was employed by McBride Homes as a counselor for the Day Treatment Program. He was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association, Friends of the Broadway Theater and the Democratic Party. He enjoyed sports cars, motorcycles, acting clubs, volunteering in the community, reading and following the Detroit Tigers. Kevin is survived by his wife, Linda of Weidman; children, Jennifer (Bob) Kayler of Twin Lake, Nicholas Williams of Weidman and Nicole Ross at home; parents, Hugh and Elizabeth Ross of Lapeer; sisters, Denise Ross of Lapeer, Margaret Jones of Springfield, Ill., and Leslie Ross of Lapeer. He was preceded in death |
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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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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- LaVerne I. King, 79, of 655 Sutherland St., Ironwood, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, in Ironwood. |
A memorial gathering for Larry Lee Roth of Charlevoix will take place at noon Wednesday, Sept. 9, at The Weathervane in Charlevoix. Lunch will be served. |
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Lawrence Edward Birkholz, 71, of Fennville, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at his home. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in Fennville Cemetery.   |
92, of Fowlerville, retired Montgomery Ward sales clerk, died Friday. Services 11 a.m. today at Fowlerville First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Niblack Funeral Home, Dillingham Liverance Chapel, Fowlerville. |
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Lewis Sovereen, 83, of Midland, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors. |
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Linda Tisdale, 51, of Holland, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at her home. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Hamilton Reformed Church, 3554 Lincoln Road, Hamilton. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Saugatuck.  Visitation is 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the church.   |
Lois E. Vronch Lapeer Lois E. Vronch, 93, of Lapeer, formerly of Flint, passed away Tuesday (September 1, 2009). Mrs. Vronch worked for over 35 years as a secretary for Hamady Brothers in Flint. Mrs. Vronch is survived by her children, Shirlee (Frank) Neminski of Springfield, Mo., Vicki (Dave) Philbrick of Naples, Fla. and Dale (Dorothy) Vronch of Lapeer; 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Kenneth in 1982; parents, Roscoe and Vena (Stewart) Naugle; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to The Pines of Lapeer - Assisted Living, 1442 Suncrest Drive, Lapeer or A-One Hospice, 404 West Nepessing, Lapeer. Memorial services were held Saturday (September 5, 2009) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer. Arrangements made by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer, (810)664-8111. |
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AURORA, Colo. -- Lois J. Last, 78, of Aurora, died peacefully on Aug. 24, 2009, after a lengthy illness in Aurora. |
Lorenzo Coveyou, one of Petoskey's longstanding Centennial farmers, passed away on Sept. 4, 2009, in the home where he was born 89 years ago. |
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Louellen Adean Mentz Louellen Adean Mentz, age 77. Beloved mother of Susan (Ron) Loudermilk, Sharon Scarlavia and Sandra (Mal) Kenward; sister of William and James DeLong; grandmother of Kim (Buddy) Boulis, Tommy Franz, Serina Musa, Tina (John) Toureau, Kevin (Jessica) Franz, Donnie (Tricia) Jones, Mark Loudermilk and Ashley Scarlavia; and great-grandmother of 23. Louellen is predeceased by her husband Robert, parents Raymond and Mary DeLong, and five brothers. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 4-9 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 10, from 2-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, St. Clair Shores. Louellen will lie instate from 9 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. at Erin Presbyterian Church. |
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JONES, MARY E.; age 86; a longtime resident of Royal Oak; died Saturday, September 5, 2009; at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. |
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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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Thursday, September 3, 2009 2:45 AM |
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. |
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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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Martha Jean Landwehr, of Luther, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 5, 2009 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. She was 71. She was born in Three Rivers Dec. 13, 1937, to Ralph and Katherine (Eldredge) Meyers. She graduated from Quincy High School. She had been employed at Hudson Metal in Hudson, SKD in Jonesville, and at Countryside Care Center in Jackson. She enjoyed reading, traveling, watching soap operas, and collecting cookie jars and pig figurines. She married Leslie G. Landwehr Aug. 1, 1981, in Cement City, and he survives her along with her son, Vernon Waite, Hudson; seven stepchildren: Ann Thomas, Allegan, Mary (Jack) Murray, Parma, Gerald Landwehr, Brooklyn, Mich., Robert (Virginia) Landwehr, Adrian, Shirley (Dave) VandenBussche, St. Clair Shores, Debbie (Paul) Adams, Taylor, and Barbara (Louie) Snyder, Morenci; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Geraldine Huffman, Hudson, and Janet (John) Pfeiffer, Toledo. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Leslie Meyers. A memorial dinner will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at Brooklyn American Legion Home, Brooklyn, Mich. |
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Martha May Barclay, 93, died at 5:05 p.m. Sept. 4, 2009, at Porter Hills Health Center, Grand Rapids, Mich. She was born May 17, 1916, in Orange Township, Allen County, to Joseph and Edith O. Battles Powell. On Nov. 11, 1942, she married Woodrow H. Barclay, who survives. Mrs. Barclay graduated from Bluffton High School in 1934 and attended Northwestern Business College. She worked for Triplett Corp. in Bluffton, Book Distribution at Bluffton College and then in Toledo. She lived in Adrian, as a devoted wife, mother and homemaker from 1953 to 1968. There, she was active in the Michigan Association Extension, United Methodist Church and Women’s Circle, Rome Grange, Iris Garden Club and Group B Mother’s Club. Then, moving to Grand Rapids, she worked at Turnstyle Department Store and enjoyed ceramics, crafts, and sewing. Survivors also include two daughters, Karen Kussmaul, of Bluffton, and Kristin (Arnold) Lee, of Grand Rapids; a son, John (Shellie) Barclay, of Bronson; a foster brother, Raymond (Marcene) Spangler, of Bluffton; 14 grandchildren, Brian and Brett Barclay, Joe (Kimberly) Kussmaul, Jeff (DeAnna) Kussmaul, Tori (Kerri) Mehringer, Jamie (Gerry) Watanabe, Andrea (Mike) Crudder, Paul (Jessica) Lee, Kami (Mike) Kehoe, Denise (LeVal) Gunn, Jennifer Wright, Rachel Lee, and Michael Lee; 16 great-grandchildren, Mikaela and Carissa Kussmaul, Spencer and Parker Kussmaul, Lucas, Marie and Rachel Mehringer, Kamariya and Jonathan Gunn, Ezra and Eden Wright, Audrey and Chase Kehoe, Paula and A.J. Barberi, and Logan Lee. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Scott Lee. Services will begin at 10 a.m., Tuesday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Bluffton. Dr. Bur Shilling will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan.   |
67, of Jackson, died Friday. Visitation 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with services following at 7 p.m. today at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken. |
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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. |
65, of Lansing, formerly of Haslett, Michigan State University administrative assistant, died Friday. Services 7 p.m. today at Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Holt-Delhi Chapel. |
74, of Lansing, formerly of Puerto Rico, retired waitress, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Friday at Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
MaryAnn (Hayes) Butler July 10, 1938-Aug. 10, 2009 Friday, September 4, 2009 12:01 PM |
MaryAnn Butler of Pleasanton, California died Monday August 10, 2009 after a three-year battle with cancer. |
Maynard Eugene "Charlie" Sansote passed away Sept. 7, 2009, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey after a long illness. |
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Maynard Sansote of Charlevoix, formerly of Shepherd, passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, in Petoskey. |
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Naomi E. Chapp, 84, Cheboygan, passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2009 at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Nordman Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Oakhill Cemetery. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
Nellie A. Simpson, age 98 of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 at MidMichigan Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. |
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MARQUETTE, Mich. -- Norman E. "Puffy" Jacobson Jr., 76, of Paynesville, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, where he had been a resident for the past 13 years. |
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Patricia Ann Collins, age 77, of Adrian, passed away Sept. 4, 2009, after a long struggle with COPD at Bixby Medical Center. She was born Dec. 31, 1932, in Philadelphia, Pa., to John Derwechter and Mildred Mosker. As a mother of seven children, she lived a very busy life. Through the years she enjoyed many things including hunting, horses, motorcycles, dancing, parties, bowling, and especially enjoyed animals, shopping, redecorating, reading and music. She lived hard, played hard and worked hard her entire life. She loved her grandchildren and spent a lot of time helping to teach them to read and learn their responsibilities in the home. She is survived by six of her children, Gene “Butch” Bizek (Nancy) of Rimrock, Ariz., Nikki Francis of Tucson, Ariz., Harry “Skip” Bizek (Sue) of Pine, Ariz., Tina Buie of Denver, Colo., Sherry McTaggart (Rob) of Adrian, and Shawn Collins of Claremore, Okla. Also surviving is a special friend, James Hensley of Claremore, Okla., and lifelong friend Gene Collins, also of Claremore, Okla. She was preceded in death by a son, David Collins, and several grandchildren who held a very special place in her heart. At her request, cremation will take place and her ashes returned to the Sonora desert in Arizona with no public memorial services. Condolences to the family may be offered online at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
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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.   |
Patricia J. Japp Aug. 16, 1942-Sept. 4, 2009 Sunday, September 6, 2009 12:50 AM |
MILAN and #151; Patricia J. Japp, age 67, died Friday, September 4, 2009 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. She was born August 16, 1942 in Ann Arbor to Arthur Dale and Grace (Wilson) Hanson. |
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MARQUETTE, Mich. -- Patricia J. Mattson, 76, of Bessemer, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, in Marquette. |
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One of the grandmothers' names was listed incorrectly in Pfc. Eric W. Hario's obituary printed Friday. Her name is Colleen Hario. |
Pfc. Eric W. Hario Dec. 9, 1989- Aug. 29, 2009 Friday, September 4, 2009 2:28 PM |
Pfc. Eric W. Hario, 19, of Monroe, died August 29, 2009 in Afghanistan, while serving his first deployment in support of the War on Terror. |
Phillip Gene Matthews Mayville Phillip Gene Matthews, 68, of Mayville, passed away Monday (August 31, 2009) at home with his family. Phillip was born July 27, 1941, to Cecil and Ruth (Glover) Matthews in North Branch. He is a 1959 graduate of North Branch High School. He married Delores Owens on January 15, 1966 at North Branch United Methodist Church. Phillip retired from Pontiac Truck & Bus. He served in the United States Army stateside during the Vietnam War. Military honors will be performed by the Mayville American Legion Post #181 and Mayville/ Vassar VFW Post #10884. Phillip enjoyed bowling, golf and coaching. He was a member of the Lapeer Canine Academy. He is survived by his wife, Delores; sons, Lance of Lake Orion, Chris (Natalie) of Green Cove Springs, Fla., and Shannon of Mayville; brother, Douglas (Ernestine) Matthews of Dowagiac, Mich.; sister, Sandra (Tom) Mikulski of Lapeer; grandchildren, Tyler and Katie Matthews; sister-in-law, Kay Matthews of Ocea |
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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. Interment will be in Waldron Cemetery at a later date. Family and friends can view this obituary and send condolences at eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Raymond Chaussee, 101, of Midland, died Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Stratford Village. |
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Rev. John D. Rozeboom, 93, of Springfield, Ohio, died Sunday, August 30, 2009, fittingly at 11 a.m. |
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Rhea E. Siffer, 69, of Monroe died at 8:10 p.m. Friday at Foundation Park Care Center, Toledo. Services are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. |
Rhea E. Siffer Feb. 5, 1940-Sept. 4, 2009 Monday, September 7, 2009 12:26 AM |
Rhea E. Siffer, 69 of Monroe died at 8:10 p.m. Friday at Foundation Park Care Center, Toledo where he had been since April 2000. He had battled Alzheimer's for ten years. |
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A graveside memorial service for Richard G. Bignall, who was born on Nov. 11, 1923 and died on Friday, March 27, 2009, will be held at the Homer Township Cemetery, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, 2:30 p.m. |
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Richard Robert Safstrom of Pioneer, Ohio passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, at Hillside Country Living in Bryan, Ohio. He was born Jan. 3, 1925 in Liberty, Penn., the son of Axel and Genevieve (Stickles) Safstrom. He is survived by his wife, of 38 years, Phyllis Saftsrom whom he married on Dec. 11, 1970; three step-children, Gail Ann (Mark) Maier of Pittsford, Douglas (Lori) Borton of Britton, and Peggy Moor of Whitehouse, Ohio; 10 step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one step-daughter, Deborah King. Mr. Safstrom served his country in the United States Army during World War II and he was the former owner of Merry Lake restaurant in Camden. A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Richard Robert Safstrom will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale 1 p.m. Saturday. Interment will take place in the Northlawn Cemetery in North Adams. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in Hillsdale. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association or to Hillside Country Living. |
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Richard T. Beaupré died on Sept. 1, 2009, at the age of 61. Rick was born in 1947 to Harold and Elizabeth Beaupré. He attended Michigan Technological University and earned several degrees in engineering, including a master's degree in civil engineering. |
Robert "Bob" A. Parisian Delta Township Robert "Bob" A. Parisian, age 80, of Delta Township, passed away September 5, 2009. He was born March 10, 1929 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Leo and Helen (Pace) Parisian. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the Army, graduated from Holt High School (1947) and resided in the Lansing area his whole life. He was an avid MSU athletics fan, and closely followed all of the Michigan professional sports teams. He is survived by his wife of nearly 35 years, Janet; children, Jeffrey Parisian and Randy L. (Ann) Parisian; stepchildren, Jeffrey S. (Tina) Mascho and Theresa Schlosser; grandchildren, Devon, Audrey, Chloe Parisian, and step-grandchildren, Jennifer, Nick, Lindsay Schlosser and Jeffrey B., Brittany, Eric Mascho; brother David (Connie) Parisian; and sister-in-law Lucy (Ken) Parisian. Bob was preceded in death by brothers, Gordon and Kenneth. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, from 9:30 a.m. until the 10:30 a.m. commencement of a memorial service at South Church, 5250 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing, Michigan with Pastor Doug Phillips officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Sparrow Foundation Palliative Care Service, P.O. Box 30480 Lansing, MI 48909. Arrangements are being made by the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Online condolences and register book entries can be made at www.holihanatkin.com |
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MARQUETTE, Mich. -- Robert A. Sodervick, 77, of 410 3rd Ave. So., Southgate Village, Hurley, Wis., died Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette. |
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Robert C. Prater, age 64, of North Adams died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at his home. He was born Oct. 11, 1944, in Toledo, to Franklin Joseph and Hazel Isabell (Kline) Prater. Robert retired from Dura Corp. in 1977. He loved horses, working on his farm and he loved music. Robert is survived by his partner, Ken Fisher of North Adams; two daughters, Lori Prater of Talbott, Tenn., and Cheryl Prater of Toledo; three sisters, Rosemary (Ronald) Miller of Toledo, Kathleen (Quenton) Morris of Georgia, and Helen (Wayne) McNall of Addison; and many grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services for Robert will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at 11 a.m., at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Jim Yeutter officiating. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. Visitation will be held on Monday, Sept. 7, 2009 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Hillsdale. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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Robert R. Randall Robert R. Randall, age 68, died September 5, 2009. Dear husband of the late Harriet. Beloved father of Brian (Cheryl); loving stepfather of Michael (Gail) and Bruce (Rose); loving grandfather of Amanda, Christopher, John and Matt. Visitation Wednesday, 2-9 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Home, 3801 18 Mile Road (northwest corner of Ryan). Funeral service Thursday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. at the funeral home. |
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Robert W. Rock, 58, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, in Jonesville. He was born Sept. 6, 1950, in Coldwater, the son of Stanley and Ruby (Partlow) Rock. Bob worked at the Jonesville Market for the past six years and was previously employed at United Oil Co. He was a 1969 graduate of Coldwater High School, attended Kellogg Community College, and served briefly in the military service. Bob supported Reading athletics and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Kathy (Newell) Rock, whom he married July 10, 1976; one daughter, Lisa Sparagowski of Homer; two sons, Chad (Lindsey) Rock of Coldwater, Ryan Rock of Reading; one sister, Sherry Smith of Lisle, Ill.; one brother, James Rock of Kalamazoo; and four grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with Pastor Don Lee officiating. Visitation is scheduled 11 a.m. Tuesday until time of service. Memorials may be directed to a charity of one’s choice. |
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Roman Kurzawski, age 79, of Colon, passed away Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at his home after several months of failing health. Roman was born July 13, 1930, a son to the late Gregory and Lucy Kurzawski. On Jan. 9, 1954, he married Margaret E. Thatch in Louisville, Ky. and she preceded him in death on Dec. 18, 2000. Roman had served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He had made his home in Colon since 1969 coming from Harvey, Ill. Roman had worked for the former Kirsch Company of Sturgis from 1970 until his retirement in 1992. Roman was a life time Chicago Cub’s & Bear’s fan, he also enjoyed bingo, fishing, golf, casinos, and hand crafts. He is survived by one daughter, Sherri (C.J.) Haisman of Colon; one son, Michael L. (Stephanie) Kurzawski of Ceresco; five grandchildren, Jeffery and Jessica Wilder, Kristy Jopek and Katie and Gregory Kurzawski; four great-grandchildren, Denise, McKenzie, Marek and Brooke; two sisters, Stella Malesh of Colon and Virginia Stockey of Chicago, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. There will be no visitations, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 11 a.m. at the Schipper Funeral Home LTD. in Colon with Mr. David J. Farrell officiating. |
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Sherwood Stahl, age 90, of Monroe passed away at 9:50 a.m. Thursday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
Sherwood W. Stahl Feb. 4, 1919-Sept. 3, 2009 Monday, September 7, 2009 12:26 AM |
Sherwood William Stahl, age 90, of Monroe passed away at 9:40am, Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. He had been under the care of Mercy Memorial Hospice. |
Shirley A. Durocher May 13, 1930-Sept. 2, 2009 Thursday, September 3, 2009 11:58 AM |
Shirley A. Durocher, 79, of Monroe died at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday at Fountainview of Monroe; she had been in poor health for one week. |
79, of Lansing, died Monday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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Sister Marie Wiedner, formerly known as Sister Therese Michael Wiedner, died on Sept. 5, 2009, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian. She was 83 years of age and in the 58th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Marie was born in Chicago, Ill., to Frank and Caroline (Kornfeind) Wiedner. Sister graduated from St. Philomena High School in Chicago and received a Bachelor of Philosophy Degree in English from Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian, a Master of Arts Degree in English from DePaul University in Chicago and a Master of Applied Theology Degree from The School of Applied Theology in Berkeley, Calif. Sister spent 20 years ministering in education in Deerfield, Detroit and Adrian; Chicago, Ill.; Oakland, Santa Cruz and Hayward, Calif.; and Assumption, Ohio. She was Secretary General of the Dominican Generalate for four years in Adrian, Mich., and Provincial Councilor of Holy Cross Provincial House in Santa Cruz for one year. Sister was Pastoral Associate for five years at St. Charles Parish in Livermore, Calif., and for eight years at St. Joseph Parish in Capitola, Calif. She was Chaplain for six years at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital in Dyer, Ind. Sister became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in Adrian in 2009. Sister Marie is survived by three brothers, Frank Wiedner and Joseph Wiedner of Glen Ellyn, Ill., and William Wiedner of Elk Grove, Calif. Visitation is from 6:15 to 7 p.m. in the Rose Room of the Dominican Life Center, on Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, followed by Vigil Prayer at 7 p.m. in St. Catherine Chapel. The Funeral Liturgy will be offered in St. Catherine Chapel on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Congregation cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI, 49221. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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52, of Charlotte, died Monday. Visitation 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. |
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A memorial service celebrating the life of Susan Mary Lust (Biniecki), age 49 from Morristown, Ariz., formerly of Maybee, who died July 14, will be held a 1 p.m. Sept. 12 at Lulu United Methodist Church, 12810 Lulu Rd., Ida. |
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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82, of Mason, retired Ingham Intermediate School District employee, died Friday. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel, Mason. |
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Theresa Anne Dobrowolski, 80, Cheboygan, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009 at her home. Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 at the Christian Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. with a Rosary being prayed at 7 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009 at St. Mary/St. Charles Catholic Church at 11 a.m. with additional visitation one hour prior to the mass at the church. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
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Therese Ann (Solosky) Ward, loving mother and grandmother, 77, of Midland, passed away Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at the Niche Aging and Adult Care Center in Bay City. |
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Therese Ann Ward, 77, of Midland, died on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, in Bay City with Southern Care Hospice. |
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Timothy R. Peck, 65, passed away, Sept. 4, 2009, at home. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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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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Vicki Lynn VanKirk, age 47‚ of Centreville, passed away into the loving arms of her heavenly Father, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009. Vicki was born in Chicago, on April 23, 1962, a daughter of William and Audrey (Mesch) VanKirk. Vicki was a member of Fish Lake Bible Church. She loved life and her family very much. Surviving are her sisters, Rose (Brad) Balk, Andrea McWatters, Laura Penar, and Caroline (Larry) Miller, all of Centreville, and Eva Lawrenz of Phoenix, Ariz.; brother, William Scott VanKirk of Chicago; four nieces; four nephews; five great-nieces; three great-nephews; and her foster parents, Don and Judy Gross of Centreville. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; and a nephew. Relatives and friends will be received Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Eley Funeral Home in Centreville. Religious Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fish Lake Bible Church with Pastor Tim Brondyke officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Centreville. Memorials may be directed to the Fish Lake Bible Church building fund or the family. On line messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.   |
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Aug. 18, 1915 - Sept. 7, 2009 Virginia Ann Hood, 94, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, at her home. |
60, of Owosso, died Saturday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso. |
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Virginia Marie “Ginnie” Lips, age 83, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away early Monday morning Sept. 7, 2009, at her home. She was born June 29, 1926, in Kalamazoo, Mich., a daughter to the late Carl William and Mary (Macey) Hanichen. Virginia had resided in Sturgis since 1952 coming from Chicago, where she attended and graduated from the Illinois Masonic Hospital School of Nursing receiving her license as a registered nurse. Her early life was spent in Vicksburg where she graduated from Vicksburg High School with the class of 1944. On July 16, 1949, she married Conrad G. “Connie” Lips in Vicksburg. He died Feb. 28, 2007. In 1955, she was hired as a registered nurse at the Sturgis Memorial Hospital and retired in 1983. The last 20 years of her career she held the position of operating room supervisor. With her husband, she owned Litho Printers in Sturgis from 1963-1995. Virginia enjoyed sewing, cooking, traveling and for many years spending the winters at her and Connie’s home in Winter Haven, Fla. Virginia truly loved time spent with her family especially her grandchildren. She is survived her daughter Caryl Susan (Wes Garner) Fittro of Sturgis; six grandchildren, Maria (Lt. Colonel Brent) Lawniczak of Millbrook, Ala., Christian (Becky) Fittro of Middlebury, Ind., Joshua Fittro of Sturgis, Samuel (Holly) Fittro of Sturgis, Meghan (Will) Dobberteen of Sturgis and Hannah (Matt) Lehman of Sturgis; nine great-grandchildren. Justin, Chelsea, Ryan and Emily Lawniczak, Blake and Taylor Fittro, Noah Lehman and Ethan and Blake Furr; one brother, Bill (Ellen) Hanichen of Muskegon; sister-in-law, Marlea Hanichen of Vicksburg and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother, James Hanichen. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, 269-651-2331. Funeral services celebrating the life of Virginia Lips will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Lip’s memory consider the Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan, 5455 Corporate Drive, Suite 306, Troy, MI 48098. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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BESSEMER, Mich. -- Wabirda P. "Babe" Rosa, 88, of Bessemer, and formerly a longtime resident of Ramsay, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, in Streamwood, Ill. |
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Warren Daniel (Beck) Bachtel, 83, of White Pigeon, Mich., died July 7, 2009 in Three Rivers, Mich., following a short illness. Cremation was conducted. A memorial open house will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Constantine American Legion 65079, U.S. 131 in Constantine. Arrangements were handled by the Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon. |
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Wendell M. "Wendy" Clinton Delta Township Our Loving Husband, Dad and Grandpa went to Heaven on Sunday, September 6, 2009. The third of six children, he was born May 1, 1929 in Fayette, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Dorothy (McGowan) Clinton. In March of 1955 he married his loving wife, Mary (Gill) Clinton. They celebrated over 54 wonderful years together. He was a proud employee of Fisher Body for 27 years, retiring in 1984. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed golf, hunting, traveling, spending winters in Clermont, FL, and most of all, spending time with family and friends. His 3 granddaughters were his pride and joy. He was a wonderful man who was always there with love and support. We Love You, and you will be greatly missed. He is survived by wife, Mary; daughter, Melissa (Ron) Maguire; granddaughters, Whitney, Ashton, and Paige; brother, Gary Clinton; sisters, Agatha (Jim) Davenport, Joan Wilson, and Melinda (John) Chaite; sister-in-law, Jackie Clinton; many nieces, nephews and cousins; special family Julie (Don) Root. He was preceded in death by a brother, Hal Clinton. Funeral Services will be Thursday, September 10, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home Grand Ledge. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation Wednesday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Special thanks for the care and compassion provided by Eaton Community Hospice where contributions in memory of Wendell may be made. Online condolences at www.holihanatkin.com |
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Thursday, September 3, 2009 2:52 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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. |
77, of Charlotte, died Friday. Services 2 p.m. today at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. |
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:22 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
William J. “Bill” Lalley, age 87, of Saugatuck, died Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at Spectrum Health, Butterworth  in Grand Rapids.  He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church of Douglas and served his country as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He was shot down and held as a Prisoner of War. After the war, he worked as an FBI Special Agent. He retired as a Personnel Director from Donnelly Corp. in 1987. He was very active in the community including serving as President of the West Ottawa School Board, memberships in Rotary Club and Personnel Club. He also loved tennis, golf and birding. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joan Andreasen Lalley; his brothers, Robert and John “Jack” Lalley; and a sister, Margaret Delehanty. William is survived by his wife, Joan Lalley; children, Bill and Brenda Lalley of Holland, Lisa Lalley of Lansing, Robert and Sonya Lalley of Hudsonville; grandchildren, Patrick, Sabrina, Brittany and Morgan Lalley; stepchildren, Craig and Karen Hall of Holland, Julie and Rev. Rick Campbell of Holland; stepgrandchildren, Taylor and Mark Oberman, Jordan and Tracy Campbell, Caitlin and Adam Fredricks, Robert Campbell, Dr. Stacey Hall and Ryan Perrone, Erik Hall; stepgreat-grandson, Reeve Oberman; and sisters-in-law, Mrs. Robert (Bernice) Lalley of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Jack (Patricia) Lalley of Ionia, and Karen and Carl Holkeboer of Holland. 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. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Holland. Funeral arrangements are by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home in Holland with an online condolence registry available at www.langelandsterenberg.com.     |
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 6:33 AM |
Nov. 19, 1965-Aug. 30, 2009 William M. Metcalf, 44, of Alma, passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 in Tampa, Fla. |
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