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'Jean' Frances Clark "Jean" Frances Clark, age 89, died September 9, 2009. Beloved wife of Clifford. Loving mother of Thomas (Linda) Clark. Dearest grandmother of Andrew (Kellie) Clark and Colleen (Glenn) Brasch. Great-grandmother of Delaney Clark and Carter Brasch. Sister of the late Dorothy Thomson. Visitation Sunday 1:30 until 9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd. (north of 15 Mile). Instate Monday at Christ United Methodist Church, 34385 Garfield Rd., Fraser from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Burial Oakview Cemetery. Jean was an artist who loved painting in oil. She was very creative in all kinds of crafts and active in United Methodists Women's Groups. Memorials to Christ United Methodist Church would be appreciated. Please share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com. |
Friday, September 11, 2009 1:38 AM |
MONRROY, ALBERT S.; age 79; September 10, 2009; of Troy for 41 years. |
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Abel Fisk Cartwright died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Abel was born in 1917 in Ogden Center, Mich., and would have been 92 this Sept. 27. His parents, Charles Abel and Margaret Jane (Elgin) Cartwright, and two sisters, Sally Cartwright and Jane Baker, preceded him in death. He married Frieda Lena Schenk in 1946, and together they had two sons, Charles Philip Cartwright (Ellen) of Ortonville, Mich., and Robert Fisk Cartwright (Barbara) of Houston, Texas. Abel also raised a step-daughter, Carole Brown Seegert of Adrian, Mich. Abel graduated from Metamora High School and the University of Toledo. He served as a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII. He was a veteran of several 1st Division major battles in the Pacific including Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester and Peleliu. After the war, he returned with his bride to the family farm in Ogden Center, Mich. He and his father started Jasper Lumber Co. in nearby Jasper, Mich. Abel both farmed and operated the lumber yard for more than 50 years. In addition to his business and family interests, Abe also served his community as a Lenawee County commissioner and Lenawee County road commissioner. He and his wife enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and Europe and often spent time in Northern Michigan. Abel will be greatly missed by his children and their spouses; his sister, Louise Gormley of Metamora, Ohio; brother, Charles Bertelle Cartwright of Petoskey, Mich.; grandson, Charles August Cartwright of Houston, Texas; as well as many nieces, nephews and many other family and friends. Friends and family may visit today, Sept. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Weigel Funeral Home, 413 E. Main St. in Metamora, Ohio, where funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Mary Burroughs officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Toledo Memorial Park. Memorial Contributions may be made to Avalon Hospice, P.O. Box 90094, Burton, MI 48509. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.weigelfuneralhomes.com. |
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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. |
Ann Marie Hammer Sept. 10, 2009 Thursday, September 10, 2009 11:52 AM |
Ann Marie Hammer, 46, of Monroe died this morning in her home. |
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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. |
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Arlene M. Spiteri, age 73, of Addison passed away  Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, at the home of her daughter in Rives Junction. She was born Jan. 21, 1936, in Detroit, Mich., to Harold and Genevieve  A. (Shanahan) Jenkins. She married George E. Spiteri on April 15, 1967, in Detroit, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 2000.  Arlene lived her early life in Detroit, and then in the Lenawee County area for 40 years with the last three years in Addison. She worked at the Adrian Meijer store for three years after previously retiring from PPI in Tecumseh. Arlene was a foster grandparent in Addison. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Adrian and a member of St. Mary On The Lake Catholic Church at Manitou Beach. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Stockford of Rives Junction and Carmen Sloan of Monroe; one son, Ed (Terri) Spiteri of Addison; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Robert (Gloria) Jenkins of Livonia, Mich.; and several nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband and one brother, Michael Jenkins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at St. Mary On The Lake Catholic Church at Manitou Beach, with Fr. Paul Grehl and Mrs. Jean Schaub officiating. Burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Addison. The visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison. Memorial contributions are suggested to Foster Grandparents of Lenawee or to Southern Care Hospice. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.brownvanhemert.com. |
83, of Ovid, formerly of Elsie, retired St. Johns Ford-Mercury mechanic, died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m. today at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. |
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BANTIEN, BETTY JANE; of Clarkston; September 9, 2009; at 84 years of age. |
Bay City, Saginaw death notices Tuesday, September 8, 2009 11:40 AM |
Abraham Kader, 79, of Bay City, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, Gephart Funeral Home. |
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Belva Ball, 78, of Saugatuck, died Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, in Resthaven Care Center. Arrangements will be announced by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Saugatuck Chapel. |
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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 Jean (Carter) Seal, age 81, of Three Rivers went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Patrick County, Va., on Jan. 24, 1928. She was married in 1946 to Herman Bailey Seal when they were reunited after his service in World War II. They lived in Mount Airy, N.C., where she worked as a seamstress at Hanes Textile and Allendale Mills. They had one daughter, Barbara Jean. In 1962, they moved to Three Rivers, Michigan. Betty Jean worked in Centreville at Denton Mills until she retired in 1991. She was a faithful attendee of Bethany Baptist Chapel and a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Three Rivers. Preceding her in death were her husband, Herman Seal; her parents, John Edgar and Della Carter; brothers Ralph Carter, Moir Carter, Gilmer Carter and William Carter; and sister Irene Seal. She is survived by a sister, Margaret Kyle; a daughter, Barbara Jean Welty; a son-in-law, William Welty; and  grandchildren Emily Welty, Nick Welty and Rebecca Welty. Betty Jean was an avid gardener, hostess extraordinaire, supreme baker of chocolate pies, self-taught pianist and enthusiastic singer. She was a delightful and generous spirit with the ability to make friends with everyone she encountered. Betty Jean’s battle with lung cancer was a courageous one which she faced with grace and good humor. Her faith enabled her to reach out to those around her and see the best in all people. She touched the lives of countless people and will be dearly missed. The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the Hohner Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Three Rivers Health Hospice, c/o the Three Rivers Health Foundation. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Interment will be held Tuesday morning at Fort Custer National Cemetery. |
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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. |
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Betty Louise Lewis, age 79, of LaGrange, Ind., passed away Monday evening, Sept. 7, 2009, at her home. She was born Oct. 16, 1929, in Auburn, Ind., a daughter of the late Meryl and Erma (Chapman) Carper. Betty had resided in Ontario, Ind., for the past 35 years, coming from Sturgis. On Jan. 10, 1948, she married William Lewis in Fort Wayne, Ind. Betty was self-employed as a second-hand store operator. For many years she worked at Zickafoose Fruit Market in Sturgis and had also been employed by Michiana Container in Sturgis. She was a past member of Loyal Order of Moose #574 in Sturgis. Betty enjoyed going to the casino and was always willing to be of help to others. She had a passion and love for going to auctions and always returned home with some treasures. She is survived by two daughters, Cathy (Steven) Haney of Burr Oak and Rita (Floyd) Mast of Howe, Ind.; three sons, John (Hilde) Lewis of Sturgis, Russell Lewis of Howe, Ind., and Roy Lewis of LaGrange; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a half-sister. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; two sons, Lucky Lewis and Steve Lewis; and a great-grandson, Lawrence Ultz. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Betty Lewis will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Jacob Schwartz will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
Friday, September 11, 2009 2:17 AM |
MARSHFIELD, Wis. -- Beverly M. Menzemer, 83, of Ontonagon, Mich., died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. |
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Billie Jo Grabowski, 73, Afton, passed away Tues­day, Sept. 8, 2009 at the Golden Beach Manor Adult Foster Care Home in Ocqueoc. Visitation will be held at Lintz Funeral Home in Indian River on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 from 2­4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the Transfiguration Episcopal Church in Indian River on Monday, Sept. 14, 2009 at 11 a.m. Read more HERE in Thursday's Tribune. |
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April 19, 1932-Sept. 9, 2009 Bonnie Lou Harkness, 77, of Ithaca, MI passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. |
77, of Ithaca, clerk, died Wednesday. Services 1 p.m. Sunday at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel. |
Carl Graves, aged 77, of Sunset Beach, N. C. and formerly of Ionia, passed away Sept. 2, 2009. He was born Oct. 16, 1932 in Ionia, the son of Wilfred and Cynthia (Conroe) Graves. He graduated from Ionia High School in 1950. Carl served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of V.F.W. and the Shriners., |
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Carlene Hunker, 87 of Coldwater, died Monday, Sept. 7, 2009 at the Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility. Carlene was born Oct. 14, 1921 in Coldwater to Marlin and Erdine (Quimby) Donbrock. Carlene married Donald Hunker June 1, 1941 in Coldwater and he preceded in death on April 12, 1993. Carlene was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Coldwater, Branch Co. Farm Bureau, Branch Co. AARP, and MARSP. She was a 4-H Leader for many years and volunteered at the Commission on Aging. She was the Ovid Township Treasurer for many years. Carlene retired from Michigan Gas Utilities. She is survived by son Carl Hunker of Coldwater, daughters Shirley (Stan) Tipton of Coldwater and Lori (David) Ruhlig of Dexter, grandchildren James (Valorie) Vaughan, Lisa Larimer, Brian and Scott Ruhlig, five great grandchildren, sisters Donna (Lee) Vance and Marilyn (Gene) Pascoe, both of Coldwater and brother Merle (Elizabeth) Donbrock of Coldwater. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 at St. Paul Lutheran Church Coldwater with Pastor Curt Adams officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009 from 2:30-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Gillespie Funeral Home, Coldwater. Memorials may be made to St Paul Lutheran Church or Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility. Visit www.gillespiefh.com to leave a message or condolences to the family. |
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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. |
54, of Bellevue, Olivet College Comet Cafe chef, died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m. today at Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. |
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60, of Lansing, Orchid Cellmark paternity tester, died Wednesday. Visitation 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home. |
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Connie Nies Berhage, 75, of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, in Ft. Walton Beach. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday in First Presbyterian Church, Ft. Walton. Arrangements are by Emerald Coast Funeral Home. |
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Cynthia Ann Chamberlain Cynthia Ann Chamberlain (nee Arfre), passed away September 6, 2009, suddenly. She is survived by her children, Christopher, Jeffery, Katie and Sheldon Jr. Grandmother of Landon and Adriana. Predeceased by parents, Michael and Thelma Arfre. Visitation Saturday, 2-5 p.m. with service at 4 p.m. at Buehler Funeral Home, 26429 Gratiot, Roseville. |
Daisy M. Szczepanski, 94, of Charlevoix, died Sept. 9, 2009, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. |
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David E. Damon of Gold Canyon, Ariz., died Sept. 8, 2009, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 75. He was born in Adrian, Mich., and served in the Air Force prior to working at Ford Motor Co. He was a member of the Peoples Presbyterian Church of Milan, Mich. He had since retired and enjoyed his work at Gold Canyon Golf Course where he could frequently be found playing. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, working with his hands and traveling. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Pearl. He is survived by his wife, Fern; his daughters, Carol (Jim) Andreski and Diane (Joe) Damon; grandchildren, David Andreski, M.D., and Lori Damon; and great-grandson Dylan Damon. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary (Tom) Haney of Adrian, Mich., and Joyce Ferguson of Tecumseh, Mich., along with many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Sept. 11, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mountain View Funeral Home followed by funeral services Sept. 12, 2009, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the University of Arizona Foundation/Arizona Cancer Center Pancreatic Research, 1515 N. Campbell Ave., P.O. Box 245013, Tucson, AZ 85724 or Hospice of the Valley, 777 W. Southern #301, Mesa, AZ 85210. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home (480-832-2850). |
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Dawn M. Sobczak Dawn M. Sobczak, age 35, of St. Clair, formerly of Warren, died Monday, September 7, 2009. Dawn was born in Taylor to Donald and Sharon Rushlow on October 27,1973. She married Ronald Sobczak. Dawn is survived by her husband, Ron; her three daughters, Katlynne, Alexis and Paige; her mother, Sharon Rushlow and her father, Don Rushlow; one brother, Bryan Rushlow; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Larry and Judy Sobczak. Visitation Friday, 2-8 p.m. in the L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home, St. Clair. Instate at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, St. Clair, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Burial in Hillside Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the wishes of the family. www.lcfandson.com. |
62, of Eaton Rapids, tailor, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. |
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Delores De Jonge, 73, of Hudsonville, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at her home. Funeral services will be  Monday at 11 a.m. at the Beaverdam Reformed Church. Interment Beaverdam Cemetery. Friends may meet with the family at the VanderLaan Funeral Home Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
Dennis E. Spearman 1947-2009 Dennis E. Spearman, 61, Harbor Beach, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2009 in the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. He was born in Detroit on December 30, 1947, to the late Fred and Lucille (Shaklet) Spearman. Dennis was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S Army. He received a Bronze Star for risking his life to save his squadron while on patrol in Vietnam in 1968, during the Tet Offensive. He was a retired employee of Palmer Moving and Storage in Detroit, working for over 30 years. He is survived by a brother, David Spearman, Harbor Beach. Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 3, 2009 in the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. Rev. Theresa Cutler officiated, with burial taking place in Rock Falls Cemetery, Harbor Beach. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. |
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Donald "Art" Daniels, 71, of Sanford died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. |
Thursday, September 10, 2009 2:26 AM |
BESSEMER, Mich. -- Doris A. Stefaniak, 55, of 200 Alquist St., Bessemer, died Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, at home. |
Dorothy Kathryn (Myers) Albring May 25, 1932-Sept. 6, 2009 Wednesday, September 9, 2009 12:04 PM |
Dorothy Albring, 77 years, of Temperance, MI passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. |
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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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Dr. Jan K. Bosch, age 96, of Holland, died Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at  Hospice House of Holland. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 10, at Third Reformed Church, 111 W. 13th St., Holland,  with  Revs. William Unzicker and Kama Jongerius officiating.  Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.  Visiting will be one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home. www.langelandsterenberg.com.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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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. |
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Earnest Lee Canada Sr.,  age 70, of Sturgis, Mich., entered the earthly gates on Jan. 14, 1939 in Drew, Miss. The loving son, father and grandfather entered the heavenly gates on Sept. 6, 200 at 11 a.m. at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency after what doctors believe to be a stroke. Earnest enjoyed his 70 years of life, fishing, playing cards, watching Gunsmoke, Bonanza, John Wayne movies, football and boxing. He also enjoyed 29 years with his significant other Viola. Some of his favorite past times involved camping and spending time with his grandchildren. He had been employed by Essex Wire in Three Rivers for 14 years before accepting a position at CMI in Bristol, Ind., where he worked for five years. He then went to Seneca Systems in Middlebury, Ind., where he worked for 12 years before retiring in 2004. He is survived by his loving partner of 29 years, Viola Quinn; three daughters, Nikki May Canada of Sturgis, Wanada Canada of Sacramento, Calif., and Edna Canada of Grand Rapids; two sons, Earnest Canada, Jr. of St. Louis, Miss., and Victor Canada of Grand Rapids; 12 grandchildren including, Gabriel Canada and Sara Rose Canada of Sturgis; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Henry Harris of Drew, Miss., and Tommie Canada of Garden Grove, Calif., and many cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Ernest Lee Canada will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church of Sturgis. The Rev. James Bender will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the family c/o: Viola Quinn, 25039 West U.S. 12, Sturgis, MI 49091. 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. |
Friday, September 11, 2009 2:16 AM |
BESSEMER, Mich. -- Edna Arvilla Niemi, 81, of Bessemer, died peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, in Ironwood. |
91, of Charlotte, retired Dr. Chapman's and Dr. Britten's office (Charlotte) laboratory technician, died Wednesday. Visitation 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. |
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Mrs. Edna Gorter (Powers) (Hepp) aged 83, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Saugatuck, passed away Monday, September 7, 2009. A Mass of Christian Burial and Committal Service wll be celebrated Saturday 11:00 a.m. at St. Peters Church, Douglas. She will repose in church Saturday 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Interment Riverside Cemetery, Saugatuck. The family will receive visitors Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Arsulowicz Brothers Remembrance Mortuary, 3525 Remembrance Rd, where a Vigil Service will be  Friday at 8:30 p.m. Arsulowicz Brothers, Remembrance Mortuary. www.arsulowiczbrothers.com. Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days.   |
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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. |
90, of Owosso, clerk, died Monday. Services 3 p.m. Saturday at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso. |
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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May 11, 1934-Sept. 9, 2009 Elizabeth "Liz" Fairchild, 75, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. |
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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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FREDERICK L. "FRED" ROESER D.D.S. Friday, September 11, 2009 1:38 AM |
ROESER, FREDERICK L. D.D.S., "FRED"; of Clarkston; September 8, 2009; age 71. |
Friday, September 11, 2009 6:33 AM |
Father Charles Michael Zeeb Father Charles Michael Zeeb, age 79, a senior priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit, died after a short illness on Wednesday, September 9, 2009,at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Clinton Township, where he had helped as a chaplain for many years. Ordained a priest on June 2, 1956, Father Charles M. Zeeb served at Immaculate Heart of Mary; Blessed Sacrament Cathedral; St. Leonard; St. James; St. Joseph (Erie); St. Matthew/St. Rita/Ss. Peter & Paul in North Branch. He had been pastor of St. Isidore Parish, Macomb, from 1987 to 1992. In addition to being a chaplain at St. Joseph/Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Father Zeeb was helping out at St. Kieran (Shelby Township and St. Peter (Mount Clemens) parishes, as well as ministry to the residents of St. George Tower, Clinton Township. Father Zeeb is survived by his sisters, Margaret (Frank) Novess, Rose Ann Williams (both of Jackson, MI), and Doris Dawkins of Williamsburg, New Mexico; sister-in-law, Sandra Zeeb, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary Zeeb, and brother, Walter Zeeb Jr. Father Zeeb will be waked at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (3 blocks east of Van Dyke) Utica, on Saturday, September 12 from 4 p.m.-8 p.m.; on Sunday, September 13 his body will be transferred and lie instate at St. Isidore Church, 18201 23 Mile (northwest corner Romeo Plank) Macomb, from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., with a rosary at 5 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m. His body will be instate at the church on Monday, September 14 from 10 a.m. until his celebration of the Mass of Resurrection at 11 a.m. Burial will take place on Tuesday, September 15 at Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery, North Branch, Michigan; with a gathering at Ss. Peter & Paul Church starting at 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. burial. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the family; to St. Isidore Parish, or to the Fr. Charles M. Zeeb Endowment Fund (for the education of seminarians for the Detroit Archdiocese). |
Florence P. Gluvna May 4, 1921-Sept. 9, 2009 Thursday, September 10, 2009 11:52 AM |
Florence P. Gluvna, 88, of Monroe died Wednesday morning in her home. |
90, of Lansing, died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m. Sept. 18 at New Jerusalem Church. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. |
Sunday, September 6, 2009 2:22 AM |
Francis I. Touchtone, 93, of Mecosta, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at his daughter's home. |
Friday, September 11, 2009 6:33 AM |
Frank Trucano Frank Trucano, age 72, passed away September 7, 2009. He was born November 9, 1936, in Detroit. Beloved husband of Mary for 52 years. Loving father of Melisa (Jim) Davis, Lynn (Arthur) Nagorski and Frank (Lynn) Trucano. Proud grandfather of seven and three dear great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Mary Marchioni and Donna Cooper. Dearest son of the late Lucie and Frank Trucano. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. with rosary 7 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Instate Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Mass at St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, Romeo Plank Road, at Canal. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to the American Heart Association. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
Friday, September 11, 2009 1:38 AM |
BATTLE, GLENN RAY, SR.; age 66; of White Lake; passed away on September 5, 2009. |
83, of Holt, died Tuesday. Services 2 p.m. today at Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Holt-Delhi Chapel. |
• George N. Jorgensen, 82, of Ludington died Sept. 8. Alexander-Rye Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
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  George W. Colburn, 77, Afton, passed away Tues­day, Sept. 8, 2009 at Hospice House in Cheboygan.   Preceding George in death was his wife, Mary Jane, on Dec. 1, 2008.   There will be a Memorial Service Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Afton Community Hall on Montgomery Road, with Brother Gary Barney offi­ciating. Koehler Township Cemetery will be the final resting place.   Read more HERE in Friday's Tribune. |
A memorial service for Gloria Dean Gibbons, 76, of Clinton, Oklahoma will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 in the First United Methodist Church of Clinton, with Dr. Robert Blakeburn officiating. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Harold A. Lindblad, 90, of 902 E. Silver St., Bessemer, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, in Ironwood. |
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Harold F. Crowley Died September 10, 2009 at the age of 91. Born August 21, 1918 in St. Johns, Michigan the son of Clarence and Agnes (Parks) Crowley. He retired from Kurt's Appliance Center after 20 years and was a member of Price and Pilgrim United Methodist Churches where he was active in church activities. Harold married Jean Hunt August 24, 1942 and she survives him after 67 years of marriage. Also surviving is son-in-law, Terry Reese, nephews, Stanley (Nancy) Behrens, Raymond (Marjorie) Behrens, Douglas (Linda) Behrens, Douglas (Sue) Crowley, Gary (Sue) Crowley, many great nieces and nephews, and cousin, George (Karen) Baxter. He was preceded in death by a son, Terry Crowley, a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Frank Pierce, granddaughter, Deborah Reese, two brothers, Martin and Walter Crowley and stepsisters, Helen Davis, Lucille Shumaker and Marian Hubbard. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns, MI, burial at South Bingham Cemetery with Pastor Kenneth Bremer officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorials be made to Hospice House of Mid-MI. |
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 11:40 AM |
Harold W. Moll, 95, of Midland, passed to his rest peacefully at his home on Monday, Sept. 7, 2009. |
Thursday, September 10, 2009 2:28 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Ileana M. Babich, 80, of 201 5th Ave. No., Hurley, Wis., died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, in Ironwood. |
Friday, September 11, 2009 1:38 AM |
EHRMANN, JOSEPH E.; age 72; of White Lake; passed away September 9, 2009. |
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  Jack Feuerstein, 85, Mackinaw City, passed away late Sunday evening at his home.    Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Lake View Cemetery in Mackinaw City, with Sister Chris Herald officiating.   Military honors will be provided by the Mackinaw City Legion Post. Read more HERE in Wednesday's Tribune. |
Jacob Jay U'Ran Oct. 17, 1987-Sept. 6, 2009 Thursday, September 10, 2009 11:52 AM |
Jacob Jay U'Ran, age 21, of Monroe passed away unexpectedly at his home. |
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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James A. Pokriefka James A. Pokriefka, age 79, died Thursday, September 10, 2009, in Madison Heights. Mr. Pokriefka was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 30, 1929. He is survived by his son, James; daughter, Michelle (Gary) Oakie; grandchildren, James Ian Pokriefka, Madison and Dean Oakie; and brother, Louis. Mr. Pokriefka was predeceased by his loving wife, Louise; parents, Louis & Anna Pokriefka; and a brother, Thomas. Visitation Friday 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. (with a Scripture service at 7 p.m.) at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot Ave., Roseville and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Thecla Parish-St. Claude Chapel, 33826 Beaconsfield (between 14 Mile and 15 Mile roads) Clinton Township. Friends may share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com. |
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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 E. Lantis, 71, of Litchfield, passed away Tuesday, Sept 8, 2009, at the Community Health Center of Branch County, Coldwater. He was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Bluffton, Ind., to Jerald and Madeline (Huffman) Lantis and served in the U.S. Marine Corp. James retired as a sergeant from the Michigan Department of Corrections and was an avid salmon fisherman and mushroom hunter. On July 16, 1979, he married Mary Taggert and she survives. Also surviving are daughters, Deborah Rosas, Jonesville, Susan (Scott) Ford, Vicksburg and Shannon Goheen, Coldwater; sons, Jeff Lantis, Onondaga, Bret (Michele) Lantis, Climax and Gary Rockol; mother, Madeline Lantis, Litchfield; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Hillsdale County. Arrangements are by George White Funeral Home, Litchfield.   |
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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.   |
James Patrick Sullivan Dec. 21, 1933-Sept. 8, 2009 Thursday, September 10, 2009 11:50 AM |
James Patrick Sullivan, 75, of Monroe died at 3:49 p.m. at St. Anne Hospital, Toledo where he had been since Friday. He had been in poor health for 10 months. |
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James Wendell McCall of Grand Rapids, formerly of Hillsdale, born June 28, 1929 in Hillsdale, died Aug. 29, 2009 at his Grand Rapids Township home. He is survived by his wife, Ardath Marie (Blood) McCall, whom he married Nov. 27, 1954; his children, Carolyn (Peter) Manting  of Spring Lake, Mich., Gregory (Bryn) McCall of Hilliard, Ohio and Arthur McCall of Hillsdale; grandchildren, Ben Manting, Emily Manting, Ryan McCall, Seth McCall, Brent McCall and Arthur McCall, Jr.; his sister, Marilyn Trytten of Ann Arbor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wendell and Mary Wave McCall. Jim was a 1947 graduate of Hillsdale High School and attended Hillsdale College for two years while living at home and working at the family business. He was a 1951 graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in lumber retailing. After two years in the Army during the Korean War he took over as manager of the family business, McCall Lumber & Fuel Company. Jim sold the business in 1988 and after working part time for three years for the new owner, he retired. He was retired for one day when he was asked to be the founding executive director of the newly organizing Hillsdale County Community Foundation where he worked for the next 10 years steering the new foundation to great growth. During their years in Hillsdale, Ardath and Jim welcomed to their home and family over 60 international students as well as several foster children and Hillsdale College students. Throughout the many years in Hillsdale, Jim served on many boards including The Community Concert Association, the Y.M.C.A., Hillsdale Library and the Hillsdale State Savings Bank. He was a member of Kiwanis International for over 55 years. As a member and elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Hillsdale, Jim served on Session, and two pulpit search committees. He received several community service awards in Hillsdale. Among others, he received an “Outstanding Alumni Award” from Hillsdale College in 1997, “Book of Golden Deeds” award from the Exchange Club in 1998 and the “Marvin E. Howell Award” from the Hillsdale County Industrial Development Commission in 1997 that recognizes a long-term contribution to the economic and industrial growth of Hillsdale County. Moving to Grand Rapids in 2003, Jim joined the Westminster Presbyterian Church where he volunteered, and at times worked, as an interim in different areas of administration. He volunteered regularly at the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens. He was active in Golden K Kiwanis and mentored children in reading at Mulick Park Elementary School. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11 in the First Presbyterian Church of Hillsdale, 31 North Street. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hillsdale County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 276, Hillsdale, MI 49242 or the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 47 Jefferson Ave., S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The family is being served by Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service in Grand Rapids. |
Thursday, September 10, 2009 6:07 PM |
Janice A. Dixon, 67, of Dayton, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 1, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, Gerhard Tessmer. |
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009 2:37 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Jean M. Roberts, 83, of 718 Celia St., Ironwood, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, in Ironwood. |
Jeffrey Lee Michael Farrow was born on Sept. 5, 2009 and passed away Sept. 5, 2009 in Tawas. |
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Jesse Lee Duenas, 17, of Holland, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at his home in Holland.  Services will be 1 p.m. Monday, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church of Holland. Visitation will be the hour before the service at the church. Arrangements by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes Inc. |
Joann Celeste (Gust) Breithaupt, 77, has joined the love of her life, Charles, who passed away in 2006. |
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, 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 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian with Dr. Samuel Wickard officiating. Burial will follow at Leonardson Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Jodi’s sons, in care of her parents Donald and Mary Fether. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. |
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Joe Anders, age 74, of Adrian passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at his home. He was born Jan. 17, 1935, in Tuscaloosa, Ala., to James Nelson and Velma Mae (Barrett) Anders.  On Dec. 20, 1969, he married Margaret Garner and she survives. Joe loved making jewelry, coin collecting, playing on the computer and spending time with his family. Joe was a “kid at heart.” He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1034.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Thomas “Todd” Anders of Huntsville, Ala., Thomas Smith of North Carolina and Allan Brusseau of Tecumseh; five daughters, Margaret Jo Anders, Elizabeth Anders, Connie Rodes and Cindy Thompson all of Florida, and Bonnie Carrico of Adrian; one brother, Jim Anders of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; two sisters, Roberta Hilburn of Jackson, Miss., and Ethel Avery of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Belinda and a sister and brother-in-law, Louvinia and Emmett Camp. Funeral services for Joe will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home in Adrian with Pastor David King officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Jackson. Visitation will be held on Friday from 5 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 Lenawee. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
51, of Lansing, died Monday. Memorial services 11 a.m. today at Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home. |
Friday, September 11, 2009 6:39 AM |
John George Skudler, 55, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Central Michigan Community Hospital. |
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John Van Timmeren, 95, of Allendale, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2009.  Visitation will be  Friday, September 11, 2009 from 4-8 p.m. at his lifelong church, Eastmanville United Reformed, 6845 Leonard St., Eastmanville, MI.  Funeral will be at the church, Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour previous.       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. |
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 2:41 AM |
BOISE, Idaho -- Joseph M. LaMarche, 84, died at his home in Boise on Monday, Aug. 31, 2009. |
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 10:26 AM |
Mr. Joseph M. Pomarzynski, 68, of Gaylord, passed away at his home on Saturday Sept. 5, 2009. Joe was born in Johannesburg on April 1, 1941, to Albert and Lottie (Matelski). Joe lived his whole life in the Gaylord area. He graduated from Johannesburg High School. |
88, of Lansing, retired Oldsmobile supervisor, died Sunday. Memorial services 2 p.m. today at Tiffany Funeral Home. |
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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. |
73, of Lansing, retired Lansing Public Schools data processor, died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. today at Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
83, of Nokomis, Fla., formerly of Lansing, died Sept. 1. Memorial services 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, East Lansing. Arrangements by National Cremation & Burial Society, Sarasota, Fla. |
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Friday, September 11, 2009 1:38 AM |
SIELOFF, KEITH R.; of Pontiac; died September 8, 2009; at 56 years of age. |
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51, of Eaton Rapids, died Thursday. Services 11.m. Saturday at St. Peter Catholic Church, Eaton Rapids. Arrangements by Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. |
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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.   |
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 10:08 AM |
Kenneth Thomas Maxon, 76, of Gaylord, passed away Sept. 3, 2009 at Aspen Ridge Assisted Living Facility surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Port Huron, Mich., on Oct. 16, 1932. |
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Friday, September 11, 2009 1:38 AM |
KILDOW, LILLIAN F.; age 82; of Rochester Hills; died August 10, 2009. |
LYN D. CAIG WORTHINGTON Lyn D. Caig, age 61, of Worthington, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at his residence. He was born November 6, 1947 in Deckerville, Michigan to James E. and Geraldine (Wright) Caig. Lyn worked as a lineman for Detroit Edison in Michigan until his retirement in 2006. After his retirement, Lyn enjoyed farming. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a life member of the 75th Ranger Regiment Association and a member of the Association of the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry. He was a member of IBEW Union Local 17 in Detroit, a life member of VFW in Worthington and the American Legion in Spencer, the Masonic Lodge, Indianapolis Scottish Rite, the Shriner s Organization in Terre Haute, and the Methodist Church. Lyn is survived by his wife, Terry (Wells) Caig whom he married June 7, 1985; two sons, James (Nicole) Caig of Los Angeles, Tony Caig of San Francisco; two daughters, Jennifer (Sam) Jones of Los Angeles, Julie (Carlo) Thomas of New Orleans; two step-children, Candi (Scott) Zufall of Coal City and Andy (Jacci) Wood of Coal City; two sisters, Sondra Graff and Sheila (Bob) Barham of Deckerville, Michigan and eight grandchildren, Jordan Thomas, Julia Thomas, Dillon Zufall, Keaton Zufall, Kelci Wood, Katie Wood, James Jones and Avery Jones. He is preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service was held at West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home in Spencer with Pastor Bret Eaton officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant Bethel Cemetery with military rites. Online condolences may be made to the family at |
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Saturday, September 5, 2009 2:23 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- LaVerne I. King, 79, of 655 Sutherland St., Ironwood, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, in Ironwood. |
• Carol Leonard, 63, of Scottville, died Sept. 7. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 11:35 AM |
Lewis L. Sovereen, 83, of Midland, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family. |
Friday, September 4, 2009 11:45 AM |
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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Louise M. Coopshaw, 85, of Deerfield passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, at Provincial House in Adrian, Mich. Louise was born on May 16, 1924, in Riga Township, Mich., the daughter of Karl and Elizabeth (Seegert) Holtz. On Jan. 31, 1944, Louise married Joseph Coopshaw. He preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 1999. Louise was co-owner and operator of Skagmo’s Market in Petersburg, Mich., in earlier years and later went to work for the Lenawee Medical Care Facility in Adrian as a nurse’s aide for more than 10 years before retiring. She was a member of the Deerfield American Legion Post #392 Ladies Auxillary and enjoyed arts and crafts, including painting and flower arranging. Surviving are her children, Shirley (Richard) Soldwish of Deerfield and Edward (Lucinda) Coopshaw of Deerfield; four grandchildren, Amy (Aaron) Konoff of Whitehouse, Ohio, Terry (Shelley) Coopshaw of Deerfield, Troy (Stacy) Soldwish of Deerfield and Nicholas (Devet) Coopshaw of Blissfield; and five great-grandchildren, Alison and Alex Konoff, Craig Coopshaw, Deegan and Cody Coopshaw; and a great-grandson on the way. In addition to her husband, Joseph, she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Irvin and Carlton Holtz; and one sister, Minerva Funk. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Louise Coopshaw will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield with the Rev. Keith Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Deerfield Cemetery in Deerfield. Family and friends may call or visit the funeral home on Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. |
Friday, September 11, 2009 1:38 AM |
PAWLOSKI, MADELEINE CECILE; age 77; of Oakland Township; September 10, 2009. |
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BATES, MARLO PARKER, JR.; left this world behind September 10, 2009; at 80 years of age. |
MICHAEL R. "BIG MIKE" WILLHITE Friday, September 11, 2009 1:38 AM |
WILLHITE, MICHAEL R. "BIG MIKE"; age 53; September 9, 2009. |
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91, of East Lansing, formerly of Battle Creek, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. Monday at Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Battle Creek. |
Marie D. Wegner, age 92, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 at MidMichigan Gladwin Pines. |
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Marilyn J. Brown, age 72, of Manitou Beach passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, at her home. She was born on Jan. 27, 1937, in Jonesville, Mich., to Clyde C. and Dorothy (Howard) Heamon. She married Dale L. Brown on June 27, 1954, in Jackson, Mich., and he survives. Marilyn was raised in the Jackson area, and then she lived the past 40 years in the Manitou Beach area. She attended Jackson High School. She was formerly employed at Faraday in Tecumseh. She was a housewife for many years and also was an Avon dealer. Marilyn was an avid bowler, and she loved flowers, enjoyed garage sales and hummingbird figurine collecting. Surviving besides her husband Dale are one son, Clyde L. “Butch” (Janelle) Brown of Onsted; three daughters, Dorothy (Monty) Marowelli of Clayton, Cathy O’Neil and her friend Travis Cramer of Manitou Beach and Mary Brown of Hudson; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one nephew; and two nieces.  She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, one great-granddaughter and one stepsister. A visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison. Cremation will follow. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
Friday, September 11, 2009 6:33 AM |
Marion F. Zettner Marion F. Zettner, age 78, a longtime resident of St. Clair Shores, died on Tuesday, September 8 at St. John Hospital in Detroit. Her family was the most important thing in her life and she enjoyed all the time she spent with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John in 2006. She is survived by her children Jackie (Bill) Keene, Melinda (David) Waldecker, Sam (Rita), Patty Byrge, Jennifer (Richard) Ingels and Michelle. Grandchildren, Tracy, Ben, Sandy, Will, Jessie, Amy, Brian, John, Eric and Jackson and great-grandchildren, Zeke, Josh and Samantha. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores. Visitation Saturday 4-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-9 p.m. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. |
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Marjorie Sue Bishop, age 71 years, of Onsted, formerly of Lima and Alverton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2009, at home. She was born on Feb. 17, 1938, in Lima, the daughter of Wilbur and Alma (Stinson) Maxwell. Marjorie married Glen A. Bishop on May 28, 1955, in Angola, Ind. He survives. She was very active with the Onsted Athletic Boosters and enjoyed decorating ceramics.  Surviving Marjorie besides her husband, Glen, are four sons, Mike Bishop of Devils Lake, Mark (Janice) Bishop of Springville, Todd (Nancy) Bishop of Clayton and Tim (Lisa) Bishop of Michigan Center; one daughter, Tami Bishop of Mason; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister Joyce Schmidt of Texas.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Maxwell. In accordance with Marjorie’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are being planned.  Memorials in Marjorie’s name may be made to the Onsted Athletic Boosters.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
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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. |
67, of St. Johns, died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns. Arrangements by Osgood Funeral Homes, St. Johns. |
Mary B. Bender, 59, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. |
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Mary Steinke, 51, of Midland, died Tuesday night, Sept. 8, 2009, at her home. |
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Michael Edward Poplawski July 31, 1947-Sept. 4, 2009 Wednesday, September 9, 2009 12:05 PM |
Michael Edward Poplawski of Tazewell, Tenn., formerly of Detroit, Mich., entered into eternal rest on Sept. 4, 2009 at 6 a.m. at his home. |
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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. |
65, of Lansing, died Sept. 5. Memorial services noon Saturday at Riley Funeral Home. |
Norman E. 'Puffy' Jacobson Jr. Tuesday, September 8, 2009 1:48 AM |
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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Orlan Youncke Orlan Youncke memorial service Saturday, September 12, 2009, White Chapel Cemetery, 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Flowers in Troy. |
Orland R. Dickson Charlotte Age 92, died August 30, 2009. Retired Teamsters truck driver. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 12, 2009, 12 Noon at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com |
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Other deaths Andrew D. MacDonald, 88, of Mount Clemens, Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, Mount Clemens |
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Otis W. Lennox, 86, of Clare, died Tuesday Sept. 8, 2009, at the MidMichigan Medical Center, Clare. |
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SPEACE, PAULINE J.; age 74; of Owosso; passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at Memorial Healthcare. |
Pauline G. Rhodes, 80, of Belding, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Sept. 8, 2009 at the Emergency Room of Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. |
Pauline Geovanes Lansing Age 87, passed away on September 10, 2009. She was born on August 18, 1922 in Richmond, Virginia to the late James and Sophia Geovanes. She was also preceded in death by: sisters, Mary Metes, Kathryn Stavros and Bessie Vlahakis; brothers, George and Crist Geovanes; nephew, Capt. James Geovanes; nieces, Catherine Paganini and Nanette Haggerty; and brothers-in-law, John Vlahakis and Peter Stavros. She is survived by her sister, Ethna Haggerty; nieces, Andrea (Gene) Esch, Sophia (Jerry) Beadle; nephews, Tom (Yvonne) Metes, George (Sarah) Stavros, James (Susanne) Stavros; several great- and great-great-nieces and nephews; special family friends, Mary Volakakis, Jim Buysse and Marilyn Vlahakis; and a special young lady, Alli Knot. She was employed as a supervisor at the State of Michigan Department of Civil Service for 42 years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the Philoptochos Society, and the church choir. She was also a member of the Sparrow Service Auxiliary. The family wishes to express a special thanks to the Staff at Whitehills Healthcare Center and Hospice of Lansing. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2009, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1701 E. Saginaw St., Lansing, with Fr. Mark Sietsema officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel from 2-4 and 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, with the Trisagion beginning at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, or to Hospice of Lansing in memory of Pauline Geovanes. |
ROSE ANN SCHNEIDEWIND SANDUSKY Rose Ann Schneidewind, age 73, of Sandusky, died Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Lapeer Regional Hospital in Lapeer, Michigan. She was born June 25, 1936 in Piqua, Ohio the daughter of the late Joseph and Philomena (Wehner) Gleason. She was a graduate of Ansonia High School, in Ohio, she served in the Women's Army Corp for 2 years from 1954-56. Rose married Dale R. Schniedewind on August 3, 1956 in Washington D.C., he died on November 1, 2008. She was a longtime area resident and enjoyed being a Foster grandmother at Croswell Schools. She is survived byfive sons, Michael (Stephanie) Schneidewind of Lansing,Russell Schneidewind of Applegate, Matthew (Dawn) Schneidewind of Sandusky, Timothy (Crystal) Schneidewind of Croswell,Daniel Schneidewind of Sandusky; three daughters,Laura (Ernie) Dailey of Florida, Alice (Rocky) Reynolds of Peck,Penny Schneidewind of Sandusky; one brother,Thomas Gleason of Ohio,seventeen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Patrick and James Gleason. Funeral services were held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky with Rev. Kenneth Norcross officiating. Burial was in the Moore Township Cemetery in Snover. Military Honors by the Sandusky VFW. Memorial suggestions to the Family. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky, www.marshfuneral.com |
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Ralph T. McLaughlin, 94, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at the Laurels of Coldwater. Visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 from 4-8 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. The service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home with Kenneth Kurtz officiating. Interment will follow at Mason Cemetery. Ralph was born Oct. 5, 1914 in West Unity, Ohio to Guy and Adah (Clifton) McLaughlin. He married Rosella Shreve on Aug. 31, 1937 in Collins, Ind. They just celebrated 72 years of marriage together. Ralph’s family came to Coldwater in 1918 from West Unity, Ohio with horse and wagon, making several trips back and forth to relocate the family and the family farm. He was proud to have graduated from Coldwater High School in 1932 and went on to study animal nutrition at MSU. Ralph opened McLaughlin Brothers Feed Store in Coldwater, which operated for seven years. He then went to work at the Coldwater state Home for 17 years, eventually retiring in 1967. Mr. McLaughlin became a fur buyer which he continued to do for many years, becoming a lifelong member of the Michigan and Nat’l Trapper’s Association’s. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening and was known by many for his “dirty stories.” Ralph was preceded in death by his daughter Janean Kistel in 1995, his sister Roberta Brown and his brother Lisle McLaughlin. He is survived by his wife Rosella, his son Jerry (Elizabeth) McLaughlin of West Lafayette, Ind., his son-in-law Jack Kistel of Girard, his grandchildren Angie (Mark Lancaster) McLaughlin of Los Cruces, N.M., Andrew (Kathryn) McLaughlin of Chenega Bay, Alaska, Mark Kistel of Coldwater, Marcia (Chad) Curtis of Coldwater, great grandchildren Sierra and Sophia Stone, Taylor and Katlynn Kistel and Geoff Barry and Megan Barry. Memorials may be directed to The CHC Foundation; Cancer Center or to the Branch County Commission on Aging. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family guestbook. |
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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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Richard A. Darrow, Jackson, 75, passed away at his home with his loving family on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. Family will receive friends Friday from 5­-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial service will be held at the Wat­son Funeral Chapel in Jackson Saturday, Sept. 12, at 11 a.m., with Reverend Byron Maynard officiating. Read more HERE in Thursday's Tribune. |
• Richard A. Morehouse Sr., 70, of Manistee, died Saturday, Sept. 5. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... |
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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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61, of East Lansing, retired U.S Postal Service (East Lansing) employee, died Tuesday. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home, Lansing. |
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Robert J. Polcyn Okemos Robert J. Polcyn, 71 years old, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Bob worked for more than 30 years at the United States Post Office retiring in 1998. He is survived by his wife of over 49½years, Dolores Polcyn and his two daughters, Michelle (Scott) Cochrane of Williamston and Barbara (Paul) Cochrane of Okemos; 5 grand "puppies" Kira, Hallie, Brittany, Harley, and Diamond. Running to meet him in Heaven, his other two beloved "puppies", Muffin and Bear. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Middle Street, Williamston, on Friday, September 11, 4-8 p.m., where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, September 12, 10:00 a.m. at the St. Mary Catholic Church, Williamston. Those desiring may make contributions to Eaton Community Hospice, 2675 S. Cochran Rd, Charlotte, MI 48813 in memory of Bob. We want to thank the Eaton Community Hospice staff for giving Bob such amazing care and allowing him to pass away with dignity and grace. On blue wings, may the angels carry him home. www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com |
Robert L. Fackelman Sept. 8, 2009 Wednesday, September 9, 2009 12:02 PM |
Robert L. Fackelman, 61, Newport died Tuesday at Tendercare of Monroe. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service. |
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Jan. 13, 1939-Sept. 9, 2009 Robert Leon Carman, 70, of Vestaburg passed away on September 9, 2009 at Gratiot Medical Center in Alma. |
69, of Fort Meyers, Fla., formerly of Lansing, died Tuesday. Memorial services 2 p.m. Saturday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, DeWitt Chapel. |
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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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Roger Hopkins, 70, of Pullman, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, in Holland Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes. |
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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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Ruben M. Gomez Lansing Born August 8, 1954, remained asleep, September 7, 2009. Preceded in death by his father, Julian Gomez, Sr.; brother, Eugene, and his grandparents. He is survived by his mother, brother, 2 sisters, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He will now and forever be the angel to watch over us, as he is finally at peace, after his 3 year battle with cancer. He will be watching over a loving and devoted family consisting of a wife of 37 years, Veda; 3 children, Jessica (Scott) Finch, Antonio (Carmen) Gomez and Michael (Andrea) Gomez; 12 grandchildren, Jourdin, Scottie, Julian, Tiarra, Johnny, Alexxus, Carlito, Abrianna, Gabriela, Mikey, Aliyah and Donnie; cousin, Lola; nephew, Robert; close friends, Ron, Simmie, Durstin and Harold. The love of his life was his family and fishing- not necessarily in that order. He was a great friend to all and many and would give the shirt off his back to a perfect stranger. He was always ready and willing to help all in need no matter what the cost or time of day. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Remember the happy times to help us keep his memory alive. A Memorial service will be held Monday, 11:00 a.m. at the Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel with John Herrera officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.palmerbush.com. |
73, of Holt, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, Holt. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel, Mason. |
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S. Madeline Maidens, 85, of Midland, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, at Brittany Manor. Funeral arrangements for are under the direction of the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home. |
Friday, September 11, 2009 1:38 AM |
JAGLOIS, SHARON JULIA (CRONIN); July 31, 2009. |
SHEILA ANN REFFEY NORTH BRANCH Sheila Ann Reffey, age 55, of North Branch, died Monday, August 31, 2009 at Marlette Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 2, 1953 in Sandusky, Michigan, the daughter of William and Annabelle (Fletcher) Rich. Sheila graduated from Sandusky High School in 1971. On May 18, 1974 she married Steven Reffey in Sandusky, Michigan. She was a teller for North Branch Independent Bank for 22 years, and the last 4 years she was a teller for Tri-County Bank. She was a treasurer for the North Branch Area Association and also a member and secretary for the north Branch Downtown Development Authority. She enjoyed sewing, scrap booking, reading and she especially enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Steve; one daughter, Tara Miller of North Branch; three sons, Steven Jr. (Tammy) Reffey of Rapid City, South Dakota, Mark (Jessie) Reffey and Nick (Amber) Reffey, both of North Branch; six grandchildren, Kelsey and Morgan Reffey, Gaven and Blake Miller, Mason, and Madison Reffey; three sisters, Diane (Phil) Gram of Interlochen, Michigan, Sheryl (Jim) Kreger of Snover and Cathy (Dave) Loding of Sandusky; three brothers; Dennis (Mary) Rich of Sandusky, Bill Rich of Sandusky and Dale (Tracy) Rich of Ubly, many nephews, nieces and cousins. Sheila was preceded in death by her parents. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Charity of your choice. A Memorial service was held at Blackburn Chapel with Pastor Jerry Griggs officiating. Arrangements made by Blackburn Chapel, North Branch. |
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Sharron Cheatham Sept. 7, 2009 Tuesday, September 8, 2009 12:49 PM |
Sharron Cheatham, 55, of Monroe died Monday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Bennett-Prochnow Funeral Home. |
Sharron K. Cheatham June 1, 1954-Sept. 7, 2009 Thursday, September 10, 2009 11:50 AM |
Sharron K. Cheatham, 55, of Monroe, passed away September 7, 2009 at 1:20 a.m. in the Emergency Room at Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
Sherwood W. Stahl Feb. 4, 1919-Sept. 3, 2009 Thursday, September 10, 2009 11:54 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. |
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 2:36 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Siiri H. Wirtanen, 96, of Ironwood Township, died Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, in the presence of family. |
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Sister Dorothy Johnson, formerly known as Sister Ann Dorothy Johnson, died on Sept. 8, 2009, at the Dominican Life Center. She was 96 years of age and in the 76th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Dorothy was born in Chicago, Ill., to William and Mary Agnes (Girardot) Johnson. Sister graduated from Aquinas High School in Chicago. She received a bachelor of philosophy degree in history from Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian, Mich., and a master of education degree from DePaul University in Chicago. Sister spent 36 years ministering in education in Detroit, St Clair, Munising and Iron River, Mich.; Oak Park, Loves Park, Chicago and Mundelein, Ill.; Albuquerque, N.M.; and Santa Cruz, Calif. She was principal at St. Agnes School in Iron River from 1953 to 1959, and coordinator of Maria Health Care Center from 1969 to 1972. Sister was a medical records clerk at Bixby Hospital in Adrian for six years and at Dominican Santa Cruz Hospital in Santa Cruz, Calif., for 10 years. Sister became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in Adrian in 1996. Sister Dorothy is survived by loving cousins. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Rose Room at the Dominican Life Center, on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, followed by Vigil Prayer at 7 p.m. in St. Catherine Chapel. The Funeral Liturgy will be offered in St. Catherine Chapel on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Congregation cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Sister Mary Faith Hughes, IHM Jan. 21, 1922-Sept. 7, 2009 Wednesday, September 9, 2009 12:05 PM |
Sister Mary Faith Hughes, IHM, 87, died Monday, Sept. 7, at the IHM Motherhouse in Monroe. She had been under care of Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe. |
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Sister Anthonita Porta, formerly known as Dolores Porta, died Sept. 9, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center, Adrian, Mich. She was 76 years of age and in the 59th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Anthonita was born in Detroit, Mich., to Anthony and Mary (McGrinn) Porta. Sister graduated from St. Joseph Academy in Adrian, Mich., and received a bachelor of home economics degree from Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian Mich., and a master of education degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Sister spent 56 years ministering in education in Chicago, Ill.; Cleveland, Ohio; and Mt. Clemens, St. Clair Shores and Adrian, Mich. She founded the Montessori Children’s House in Adrian in 1971 and for 17 years was the director. From 1989 to 1993 she was administrator and teacher. Sister began the Adrian Dominican Montessori Teacher Education Institution in which she was both director and teacher from 1993 to 2009. She taught in five Montessori Teacher Education Institutes around the country including the Northeast Montessori Program, Orlando Montessori Institute, Indiana University Montessori Program, Bowling Green Montessori Institute and the Adrian Dominican Montessori Teacher Education Institute. Sister also established an At Risk Scholarship Fund for children at St. Joseph Academy to attend the program. Sister was a resident of Adrian since 1989. Sister Anthonita is survived by a brother, Michael Porta of Wayne, Mich., and two sisters, Ann D’arcy of Northville, Mich., and Anthonita Porta of Lees Summit, Mo., and loving nieces and nephews. Visitation is from 6:15 to 7 p.m. in the Rose Room at the Dominican Life Center on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, followed by Vigil Prayer at 7 p.m. in St. Catherine Chapel. The Funeral Liturgy will be offered in St. Catherine Chapel on Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Congregation cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Stephen L. Kimberlin, age 56, of Martin,  died at his home, Monday, September 7, 2009. Friends may meet with the family from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, www.gordenfuneral.com,  where a memorial service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. Pastor Michael Stole officiating. Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days.   |
Stephen M. Beedle 1949 - 2009 Stephen M. Beedle, D.D.S., 59, Pigeon, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at home with his family and loved ones near. He was born December 21, 1949 in Pontiac, the son of Harold "Hal" Gale and Betty Ann (Thompson) Beedle. On August 19, 1972 he was married to Laura J. Polando at Newman Chapel on the Wayne State University campus. He was a 1968 graduate of Clawson High School, received his B.S. in 1972 from Wayne State University and his D.D.S. from the University of Michigan Dental School in 1976. Steve was a member of St. John Episcopal Church, Sand Point, for over 20 years. Along with his sons, he was active with Boy Scout Troop 545 of Elkton. He was past president of the Pigeon Rotary Club. He enjoyed fly-fishing on the Fox River and the Rifle River as well as throughout Michigan. He enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle, horseback riding, as well as many other outdoor sports. He also liked to travel and enjoyed going to the opera with Dr. Mancuso. He was an avid pre-Revolutionary War historian. For more than 12 years, he and his family enjoyed rendezvous camping, where they took part in pre-Revolutionary War enactment life and camping. Dr. Steve was a servant to many during his years of dental practice in Pigeon since 1977, where he was active until his death. He and his family deeply appreciated the care of Heartland Hospice throughout his illness. He is survived by his wife, Laura, Pigeon; two sons, Joseph W. Beedle, Caro and his fianc Rochelle Keller, and Gordon M. Beedle, Saginaw; his mother, Betty Beedle and her friend, Pless Henry; a sister, Christine Bowlby; several nieces and nephews; his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Buchynski; brothers and sisters-in-law, Colin (Sherry) Polando, Maxine (Gary) Smith, Gordie (Carrie) Polando, and Ross Polando; and many friends and co-workers. He was preceded in death by his father, Hal Beedle, sister, Gayle Beedle, and brother-in-law, Chris Bowlby. Funeral services were heldon Saturday, September 5, 2009 at the Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon, with Rev. Raymond Orth officiating. Cremation followed at Sunset Valley Crematory, Bay City. Memorials may be made to the Lake Huron Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America or St. John Episcopal Church. Arrangements were handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon. |
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The public can assist with efforts to study and aid local lake sturgeon populations by attending an upcoming fundraising event. Sturgeon For Tomorrow will host its 11th annual banquet on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Cheboygan. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The Sturgeon For Tomorrow organiza­tion has initiated extensive research of the fish, having started with Black Lake. Read more HERE in Thursday's Tribune.   |
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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. |
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SIMMONS, TIMOTHY T.; age 85; September 10, 2009. |
44, of Haslett, stock brokerage firm manager, died Tuesday. Visitation 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. |
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Thelma Vance, 73, of Houghton Lake, formerly of Midland, died this morning, Sept. 10, 2009, in Houghton Lake. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors. |
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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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RAY C. TOWNSEND, 71, of Traverse City, died early Thursday morning, Sept. 10, 2009, at home.Arrangements are pending. A complete obituary will be in a later edition of the Record-Eagle.The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City. |
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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.   |
Virginia Stolt, 91, of Petoskey, died Sept. 10, 2009, at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix. |
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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.   |
WARREN T. "Murph" PATTERSON LEXINGTON Warren T. Patterson, age 84, of Lexington, died Tuesday, September 1, 2009 in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Port Huron. He was born August 16, 1925 in Lexington, son of the late Lewis and Gertrude Jean (Lowe) Patterson. He and Iris E. Derby were married June 20, 1953 in Croswell. She passed away on January 14, 2003. Murph was a member of the Lexington United Methodist Church. He was retired after 42 years from Mueller Brass Co. and 11 years at WalMart, Fort Gratiot. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member and three times Past Master of Lexington F. & A.M. Lodge #61, Past High Priest of RAM #41, member and two times Past Patron of O.E.S. Chapter #137, Lexington V.F.W. Post # 2382, and Past High Priest of Huron Chapter #27. Surviving are his two sons, Thomas (Diane) of Fort Gratiot, and Rick (Nancy) of Croswell; two daughters, Peggy (Kurt) Nunn and Penny (Dan) Strobbe, all of North Street; one sister, Joanne (Al) Bush of Port Huron, two sisters-in-law, Irene Macklem and Sue Patterson; grandchildren, Amy (Tom) Shutt, Mike (Sarah) Patterson, Tara (Bryan) Touchette, Katie (Steve) Emert, Kristy Nunn, Corey & Christopher Strobbe; special great granddaughters, Avery Shutt and Carmen Touchette; many special nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Pat. A funeral service was held at Lexington United Methodist Church with The Rev. Timothy Ziegler officiating. A Masonic service was also held. Burial will be in Croswell Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church, or Lexington Lodge #61 F. & A.M. Arrangements made by Pomeroy Funeral Homes, Lexington. |
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Wade J. Medley April 18, 1987-Sept. 6, 2009 Wednesday, September 9, 2009 12:06 PM |
Wade J. Medley, age 22, of Monroe, died Sunday in Monroe. |
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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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67, of Haslett, formerly of Fowlerville, heavy equipment mechanic, died Wednesday. Memorial services 2 p.m. Sunday at Williamston Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge. Arrangements by Mowen Funeral Home, William A. Scarlett Memorial Chapel, Owosso., 85, of Lansing, retired General Motors Corp. employee, died Monday. Services 10:30 a.m. today at St. Gerard Catholic Church. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Delta Chapel., 71, of St. Johns, died Thursday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing., 47, of St. Johns, computer programmer, died Wednesday. Graveside services 11 a.m. Tuesday at DeWitt Cemetery. Arrangements by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns., 100, of Mason, died Wednesday. Private services will be held at Sherman Cemetery, Osceola County. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel, Mason. |
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William R. “Bill” Cox passed away on Aug. 10, 2009. Bill, the second son of Lawrence K. and Georgian W. Cox, was born on Sept. 1, 1937, in Adrian, Mich.  A memorial service is being held today at Wagley Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with a private family service at Oakwood Cemetery. You may sign the register book or send condolences at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of his mother, Georgian W. Cox, to: Genesys Hospice Care Center, 7280 S. State Road, Goodrich, MI 48438. Envelopes are available at the Wagley Funeral Home. |
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William Raymond Koraleski, age 67, of Peachtree City, GA, died Friday, August 28, 2009, at Piedmont Fayetteville Hospital in Fayetteville, GA. The cause of death was an aortic aneurysm. |
68, of Lansing, died Sept. 5. Memorial services 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Hope Church Garden Prayer Chapel, Lansing. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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