Alisa J. Osman, 47, of Wichita, Kan., Fidelity Bank branch manager, lost her 12-year battle with leukemia on Tuesday, Sept. 15. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Austin Osman in 1998 and h... |
Andrew W. Molesworth, 45, passed away suddenly at his home in Gladwin on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009. |
Anne M. Gleason Lansing Age 61, born May 16, 1948, died Monday, Sept 14, 2009 from lung cancer. Anne was the voice in Mid-Michigan; to promote awareness regarding the dangers of drinking and driving; after the death of her son Joseph in 1992. She worked as an advocate for MADD, the Ingham County Sheriffs Office, the Lansing Police Department and later founded her own business, the Mid-Michigan Impact Panels. She trained several law enforcement and social service agencies on the topic of "Operating While Intoxicated". She is preceded in death by her parents Horace & Martha LaFramboise, her sons Joseph Charbonneau & Eliot Gleason, brothers Vic, Ben, Larry, Joe, Bob and Raymond, and sister, Marie. Surviving are her son Michael (Deborah), and daughter Renee and grandchildren, Micole, Mandi, Michael, Joey, Laney, Niko, Anastasia and great-grandchild Caliana and numerous "adopted" children and grandchildren. Anne is also survived by several of her siblings: Al (Dolores), Bernadette (Mike), Therese (Tom), Vince (Joy), Chuck (Carol), Rich (Barb). She will be sorely missed by everyone whose life she touched. Anne's memorial service will be held at St Therese Church on Saturday September 19, 2009 at 2 p.m. |
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BROADWELL, BETHANY RUTH; 36; Traverse City; Wednesday, September 16, 2009; a freelance writer for various newspapers, periodicals, and work organizations, which included the Oakland Press, Traverse City Record Eagle, Logan Magazine, The MDA Magazine, the websites ICAN.COM and STRENGHCOACH.COM. |
Bay City, Saginaw death notices Thursday, September 17, 2009 12:37 PM |
John D. Greskowiak, 82, of Bay City, died Sept. 14, 2009. Stapish Cederberg West Funeral Home. |
Bay City, Saginaw, death notices Friday, September 18, 2009 11:24 AM |
Ross W. Atkinson, 87, of Bay City, died Sept. 17, 2009, Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Lorraine S. Fitzmaurice, 97, of Bay City, died Sept. 16, 2009, Stapish Cederberg Funeral Home West. Ida G. Foor, 95, of Oscoda, formerly of Alger, died Sept. 16, 2009, Buresh-Bennett Funeral Homes, Inc. Marilyn L. Gray, 64, of Bay City, died Sept. 17, 2009, Cremation Society of Mid-Michigan. Christopher Lawrence Taylor, 49, of Bay City, died Sept. 16, 2009, Penzien-Steele Funeral Home. Dorothy N. VanPoppelen, 94, of Bay City, died Sept. 16, 2009, Stapish Cederberg Funeral Home West. Betty Babinski, 78, of Saginaw Township, died Sept. 17, 2009, W. L. Case and Co. Funeral Chapel. Judith G. (Jochen) McCann, 66, of Frankenmuth, died Sept. 16, 2009, Cederberg Funeral Home. Margretta E. Conzelmann, 74, of Frankenmuth, died Sept. 16, 2009, Cedererg Funeral Home. |
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Betty A. Bowlby, age 71 years, of Hudson passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at Toledo Hospital in Toledo. She was born on May 6, 1938, in Cambria Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan, the daughter of Richard and Rena (Daniels) Price.  Surviving Betty is her husband, Kenneth; children, Kathleen (Bill) Kelley and Tracy (Kelli) Bowlby; four grandchildren, Billie (Jill) Kelley III, Jamie (Juanita) Kelley, Meghan and Logan Bowlby; and great-grandchildren, Chloe, Bailey, Morgan and Billie IV. Funeral services for Betty will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at the First Baptist Church at 111 E. Main St. in Hudson with Pastor Tom Ball officiating. Interment will follow at Northlawn Cemetery in North Adams.  Visitation will be on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, at the church from 4 to 8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
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Betty J. Vogel, age 60, of Colon, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at Sparrow Health System in Lansing. Cremation will take place with private interment of cremains in Lakeside Cemetery in Colon at a later date. Arrangements by Schipper Funeral Home LTD. in Colon   |
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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. |
82, of Dansville, died Sept. 18. Graveside services 11 a.m. Friday at Fairview Cemetery, Dansville. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel, Mason. |
Bill W. Finkbiner Cumming, GA, formerly of Grand Ledge Age 91, passed away Sept. 15, 2009. He was born May 5, 1918 in Chehalis, Washington to the late Squire Levi and Mary (Pringle) Finkbiner. Bill graduated from Grand Ledge H.S. , then began a 30 year military career, serving in the U.S. Airforce in many different locations and creating long lasting friendships. He was a member of Immanual Lutheran Church. Bill was a man of integrity who was cherished and will be missed by his loving family. He is preceded in death by wife Lorraine, brothers Paul and Tom, and sister Maxine. He is survived by his loving partner Lois, daughters Janie (Frank) Ellison of Cumming, GA, Bonnie (Larry) Hausman of Brunswick, GA, Juddy (Robert) Phillips, sons Dan, Mike (Robin), David (Susan) Wittenberg all of Washington, 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home Grand Ledge, Pastor Richard D. McKenzie officiating. U.S. Air Force Military honors will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 5-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Odyssey Health Care Hospice. Online condolences at www.holihanatkin.com |
Friday, September 18, 2009 11:24 AM |
Billie Inman, died Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, surrounded by love. |
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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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Brandon M. Myers Jan. 16, 1990- Sept. 16, 2009 Friday, September 18, 2009 11:47 AM |
MYERS, Brandon M. age 19 of Miami Twp. passed away Wednesday Sept. 16, 2009. |
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Mr. Thurman N. Bowers, 87, of Gaylord, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at Aspen Ridge in Gaylord. |
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Carol Sue (DeVries) Matchett, age 68, went to sleep peacefully at her home in Sturgis and joined her family in heaven on Friday morning, Sept. 18, 2009. She was born Nov. 4, 1940, in Kalamazoo, a daughter of the late Gerrit and Lorris (Watts) DeVries. On her 20th birthday she married Owen S. Matchett in Sturgis.  He passed away Sept. 6, 2002. Surviving are a son, Steven Matchett (44) of Sturgis; two daughters, Rhoda Matchett (46) and Todd Moore of Three Rivers and Amanda Matchett (24) of Sturgis; a son-in-law, Kelly Janes of Sturgis; four grandchildren, Kurtland Bathgate, A.J. Bowen, Alexis Janes, and John Matchett; and a great-grandchild, Kayden Bathgate. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lorris (Watts) DeVries; her father, Gerrit DeVries; her husband, Owen S. Matchett; daughters Rebecca (Matchett) Janes and Kelly Eagan Walker; and brother Garry DeVries. Carol enjoyed quilting, crocheting, camping, baking and cooking for family gatherings, and she loved her family dearly. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Carol Sue Matchett will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Sturgis Wesleyan Church, with The Rev. Steve Bean officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
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Carol A. Stump, 63, of  LaGrange, Ind., died Sept. 11, 2009 at her home. She was born Aug. 5, 1946 in Sturgis, Mich., a daughter of Fay and Helen L. (Whitsel) Donley. Carol was a probation assistant for LaGrange County and was employed at the Department of Child Services in LaGrange. She was also a school bus driver for Sturgis Schools for 19 years.  She attended the Howe United Methodist Church.                Surviving are two sons, Mark A. Stump of White Pigeon and Matthew A. (Beverly) Stump of Cincinnati; one sister, Mrs. Tom (Sherry) Mason of Howe, Ind.; three grandsons, Kaleb Stump, Tyler Hall and Austin Hall and special friend, Otis Stahl of Sturgis. She was preceded in death by her parents. A graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Riverside Cemetery in Howe, Ind. with the Rev. Kenneth Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Howe, Ind. Arrangements were handled by the Carney-Frost Funeral Home of LaGrange, Ind. |
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Carole Sage (Oppenhuizen), 74, of Jenison, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Fair Haven Ministries, 2900 Baldwin, Hudsonville, with Pastor Gary VanKoevering officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends Sunday, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Cook Funeral Home, Jenison, 1889 Baldwin, and one hour prior to services Monday at Fair Haven Ministries.   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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Catherine A. Smith, 62, of Shipshewana, Ind., died Sept. 17, 2009. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange, where services are at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Sidener Cemetery, Shipshewana, Ind. at a later date. |
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Catherine Francis Brice, 66, Cheboygan, passed away Sept. 10, 2009 at the North Broward Medical Hospital in Deerfield Beach, Fla. A cremation has already taken place, but visitors can contact the family at their place of residence. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
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Charles Chris Cornelius, 97, of Willard, died Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 8, 2009 at Hillside Acres Nursing Home in Willard. |
Saturday, September 19, 2009 2:06 AM |
Charles E. Barrett, age 77, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital In Saginaw. He was born in Adrian to Marian and Fenton Barrett. He was married 39 years to Corrine Jenkins, who passed away in 1993. They had two children, Michelle and Gregory. Greg married Lise in 1985 and they have three children, Brlanna, Nathaniel and Christian. |
61, of Owosso, mechanic, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. today at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso. |
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Clara Overzet, 84, of Zeeland, died Thursday, September 17, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2009 at North Street CRC, 20 E. Main Ave., Zeeland.  The Rev. John Klompien will officiate.  Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday at  Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland.  Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
88, of Henderson, farmer, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Monday at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. |
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WESLACO, Texas -- Clarence Karl Reinholtz, of Weslaco, 76, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in Weslaco. |
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Cornelia (Corky) Mae Koetsier, age 86, of Holland, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland.  A funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Noordeloos Christian Reformed Church, 4055 112th Avenue.  Reverend Mark Vande Zande will be officiating.  Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
55, of Maple Rapids, died Thursday. Services 1 p.m. today at Osgood Funeral Homes, Abbott Chapel, Maple Rapids. |
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Dale Bulock, 67, passed away Sept. 18, 2009, at Ingham Regional Medical Center. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.  |
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Danny Lee Caverly, 60, Burt Lake, passed away Monday, Aug. 24, 2009. A memorial service wilt start at 2 p.m. on Wednes­day, Sept. 23, at the Indian River Eagles, with a luncheon buffet served from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and continuing after the service. Handled by Lintz Fu­neral Home in Indian River and A.J. Desmond and Sons, Troy, funeral services were held on August 29, 2009 at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
Darlene Thompson, 85, of Boyne City, passed away in the early morning of Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at her son's home surrounded by her family. |
David M. Driscoll Sr. Sept. 10, 1955-Sept. 16, 2009 Friday, September 18, 2009 11:45 AM |
David M. Driscoll, Sr. age 54 of Temperance, MI, died Wednesday, September 16, 2009 in Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center. |
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Dearl W. Melton, 51, of Howe, Ind., died Sept. 12, 2009 at Parkview Hospital in LaGrange, Ind.   Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Carney-Frost Funeral Home in LaGrange where service are at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Howe, Ind.    |
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 12:25 PM |
Delores Wentworth, 71, of San Juan, Texas, formerly of Midland, passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. |
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Dolores Kosut, 80, of Southgate, passed away on Thursday, September 17 at 7:35 a.m. in Fountain View of Monroe. |
Donald C. Durocher Dec. 16, 1927-Sept. 14, 2009 Wednesday, September 16, 2009 12:56 PM |
Donald C. Durocher, 81, of Monroe died at 1:20 p.m. Monday at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. |
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009 2:20 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Donna M. Pallin, 80, of Ironwood, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, in Ironwood. |
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 12:25 PM |
Donna M. Reese, 85, of Coleman, answered the call to her eternal reward on Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. |
75, of East Lansing, estate liquidator, died Friday. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home, Lansing. |
Doris (Papenhagen) Never July 23, 1914-Sept. 10, 2009 Friday, September 18, 2009 11:45 AM |
Doris (Papenhagen) Never, formerly of Ottawa Lake, MI, was surrounded by her loving family when she went home to be with her Lord Thursday, September 10, 2009. |
Doris Jean (Brubaker) Behnke entered the gates of heaven on Sept. 12, 2009 while her family surrounded her with their everlasting love. |
Dorothea M. and #8220;Dot and #8221; Dowling Aug. 5, 1931-Sept. 16, 2009 Friday, September 18, 2009 11:46 AM |
Dorothea Mae Dowling, 78, a long-time resident of Adrian, MI, died Wednesday, September 16, 2009, in Port Charlotte, FL. |
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Dorothea Mae Dowling, 78, a long-time resident of Adrian, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, in Port Charlotte, Fla. She was born to Samuel L. and Augusta W. (Leiner) VanDyke in Whiteford Township, Mich., on Aug. 5, 1931. Dot grew up on a farm in Whiteford Township and spent many hours helping her parents sell produce at the Erie Street Market. She attended Lambertville schools and was in the first graduating class, who named the school mascot of Bedford High School. Dorothea met her husband, Lyman C. “Tony” Dowling, in Clayton while attending County Normal, where she earned a teaching certificate. She taught in several area one-room schools before raising a family. She and Tony operated Adrian Motor Electric on U.S. 223 for 30 years, and she learned how to fix almost any electric motor. Dorothea enjoyed traveling, playing cards and bingo, and was active in the Harbor Isles Follies, North Port, Fla., where she sang and played piano. Dorothea was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers Orland and Robert, and an infant sister. She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn (Scott) Dice, and sons Michael (Lenore) and John (Kim) Dowling; grandsons Jeremy (Ann) and Aaron (Kate) Dowling; granddaughters, Lauren (Alex) Barrios, Jessica Dowling and Mamie Silver; great-grandsons, Alex and Jaxon; and great granddaughter Lila. She is also survived by her brothers, Wesley (Loretta) VanDyke and Norman (Mary) VanDyke. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at Dowling Funeral Home, 7509 New West at King, Toledo, (419-841-8111). There will be a private graveside at East Rome Cemetery on Monday. |
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Doug D. Kraner, age 89, of Gobles, Mich., passed away on Sept. 16, 2009, at Allegan General Hospital after a long illness. Doug was born on Sept. 20, 1919, in Lansing. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Kraner; a daughter, Ann (David) Beary of Metairie, La.; and stepchildren, Rick (Deborah) Merchant, Cherilyn (David) Smith, Shellaine (Brent) Kirchhoff and Sandra (Gary) Merchant. Doug also leaves behind two grandsons, Alex Matney and Bryan Beary, along with 11 stepgrandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Doug was preceded in death by his first wife, Ardis Jaeschke, in 1986 and his son, Bryan Kraner, in 1991.  Doug lived in the Lansing area until graduation from high school. In 1941, he joined the U.S. Army and became a medic, serving in Europe and liberating concentration camp inmates. After his discharge in 1945, Doug became an accountant, working for the Michigan Department of Treasury for 33 years, and resided in Adrian. He retired in 1985, and after the death of his first wife, he married Barbara Boothby Merchant in 1989 and moved to Duck Lake in Gobles in 1994. Doug was an active member of the Allegan VFW Post and also enjoyed volunteering at the Gobles Junior Academy.  Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gobles Chapel, D.L. Miller Funeral Home, www.dlmillerfuneralhome.com, on Saturday, Sept. 19, with the funeral being held on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Gobles Seventh-Day Adventist Church. A graveside ceremony will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Adrian on Monday, Sept. 21, at 1 p.m. Memorials may be made to the West Michigan Cancer Society or the Gobles Junior Academy. |
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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. |
Eddie Samuel Bush Sr. Was born November, 11, 1940 to Frank and Annie Mae Bush in Choctaw County, Alabama. He passed away in Lansing, Michigan September 15 2009. Eddie retired from Motor Wheel and was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved to work on automobiles. He is survived by son's Eddie Jr. Reginald (Yolanda), Ernest, Joseph Jerry, Montreal and Daughters Cassandra Brandy and Janeki. Also surviving are Brothers Frank, Carnel, Thomas, Benjamin Bush and Sisters Barnette and Jeanette Bush, A host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Services will be held September 22 2009 at Greater Love Apostolic Temple: 11:00 am. 505 Seymour St. Lansing MI 48933. Burial will follow at Forest lawn Cemetery. |
Thursday, September 17, 2009 2:17 AM |
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Edith M. Mattson, 90, of Sunset Road, Ironwood Township, died Monday Sept. 14, 2009, in Hurley, Wis. |
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Ethel E. Vanderpool, 88, of Hudson, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center in Adrian. She was born Feb. 27, 1921 in Winnemeg, Ohio, the daughter of William and Ollie Mae (Yates) Dulaney. Ethel married Elwood F. Vanderpool April 6, 1937 in Angola, Ind. He preceded her in death Dec. 27, 1984. Together they owned and operated a farm, were members of Lenawee County Farm Bureau and were 4-H Club leaders. Ethel retired from Fayette Tubular Company in 1983, where she also served as chief union steward. Ethel enjoyed crocheting, making quilts and camping with the grandchildren. Ethel is survived by two daughters, Donna (Ray) Wilson of Hudson and Evelyn (Lawrence) Gray of Kissimmee, Fla.; three sons, Jack (Linda) Vanderpool of Morenci, Victor (Judy) Vanderpool and Roger (Judy) Poling all of Hudson; two daughters-in-law, Shirley Vanderpool of Morenci and Barbara Poling of Pittsford; 13 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Vanderpool of Montgomery; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, Joe Vanderpool and Dennis Poling; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia (Jim) Poling; daughter-in-law, Jan Vanderpool; grandson, Troy Vanderpool; great-granddaughter, Kenzie Butts; and two brothers. Funeral Services for Ethel will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson with Pastor Fritz Kruse officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Hudson. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Hudson Fire Department. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. View this obituary and send an online condolence to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com.   |
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Ethel Van Ommen, 77, of Zeeland, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at Spectrum Health–Lena Meijer Heart Clinic. A funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009 at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 5166 Ottagan in Holland. Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00-1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church.   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. |
89, of Lake Odessa, formerly of Lansing, retired Secretary of State employee, died Friday. Services 11 a.m. Monday at Faith Bible Church, Lake Odessa. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. |
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Fabiola Soto Patino, 31, of Holland, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at her home. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today with prayers said at 7 p.m.  Services and burial will be in Mexico. Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services. |
89, of Eaton Rapids, retired Fisher Body employee, died Friday. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. |
Saturday, September 19, 2009 2:59 AM |
BESSEMER, Mich. -- Florence A. Ellsworth, 90, a resident of Bessemer, died unexpectedly Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, in Wakefield. |
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Floyd Hall, 83, of Midland, died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at MidMichigan Stratford Village. |
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Floyd V. Hall, 83, of Sanford, died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at MidMichigan Stratford Village after a lengthy illness. |
Saturday, September 19, 2009 2:06 AM |
Frances P. Nelson, 84, died on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009 in Illinois. |
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Francis P. Nelson, 84, died on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009 in Illinois. |
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IRON RIVER, Mich. -- Francis W. "Bill" Jaakkola, 83, of Bruce Crossing, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, at Northstar Hospital in Iron River. |
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Frank Grinwis, age 94, of Zeeland, died Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at Third Christian Reformed Church, 10 West Central Avenue, Zeeland.  The Reverends Jay Knochenhauer and Marc Nelesen will officiate.  Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State St., Zeeland.  Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
Gaylord Norman Britten Mauldin, SC Age 79, TSgt USAF retired is flying with the angels as of Thursday September 17,2009. He was a veteran of the Korean War, Berlin airlift and the first Lebanon crisis. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty years Shirley A. Britten, his daughters Frances B. Pease and her husband Lee, Theresa Snipes, Deborah Thackston and Rebecca Wood and her husband Greg. He is also survived by his five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Cannon Funeral Home 1150 N. Main St. , Fountain Inn on Monday September 21, 2009 from 12 p.m. until time of Service at 2p.m.. At other times the family will be at the residence of Frances Pease, 121 Ashdown Drive Simpsonville, Sunday September 20, 2009 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the United States Air Force Museum in memory of Gaylord N. Britten. |
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George E. Marshall, 82, of Quincy, passed away Sunday Sept. 13, 2009, at home.  He was born Sept. 13, 1927, in Detroit to George and Theda (Willert) Marshall, Sr.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and enjoyed working with stained glass.  George retired from the Michigan State Police after serving 26 years at the Alpena, Clinton, and Tekonsha posts. He is survived by three sisters  Jacqueline (George) Pemberton, Litchfield Park, Ariz., Joan Rauschkolb, Sequim, Wash., Verita (Jack) Delcamp,  Jonesville and many, many nieces and nephews Graveside services are at noon Thursday at the Allen Cemetery with Pastor Craig Pahl officiating.  Visitation is scheduled at the George White Funeral Home in Quincy on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of service.  Memorials are suggested to the Allen United Methodist Church. |
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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. |
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Geraldine “Gerry” Van Tatenhove, age 79, of Zeeland, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009. A memorial service will be 7:00 p.m. Friday at Calvary Reformed Church, 995 East 8th St, Holland with  Reverends Blaine Newhouse and Ron Beyer officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.    Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
Gladys Campbell Jan. 1, 1919-Sept. 16, 2009 Thursday, September 17, 2009 11:46 AM |
Gladys Campbell, age 90 of Brownstown, died September 16, 2009 surrounded by her family in her home. |
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Gordon "Mick" Cochran, 75, of Sanford, died at his residence on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009. |
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Gordon S. "Mick" Cochran, 75, of Midland, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, at his home. |
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Gordon S. "Mick" Cochran, 75, of Midland died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009 at his home. |
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88, of Tuscon, Ariz., formerly of Charlotte, died Wednesday. Graveside services 1 p.m. Friday at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. |
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Helen A. Puffenberger, 81, passed away Sept. 18, 2009, at home. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.  |
of Eaton Rapids, retired Oldsmobile administrative assistant, died Sept. 15. Memorial services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. |
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Helen M. “Pat” Head, 88, of Adrian, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of Lenawee. She was born Jan. 1, 1921, in Morenci, to Walter and Lucille Raymond. She had been employed by Stubnitz Green for 32 years. Pat enjoyed bowling and participated in many bowling tournaments, where she earned several trophies. She used to ride in rodeos and even square danced while riding her horse. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 1584, and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 2371. Pat had been a crossing guard for Garfield Elementary School. Pat is survived by a son, Arthur Head Jr. of Moab, Utah; a daughter, Pat Wisecup of Waldron; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and a daughter, by heart, and confidant, Vickie Atkinson, of Adrian. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Viola; a brother, Homer Raymond; and her longtime companion, Cal Suydam. Funeral services for Pat will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Robert Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Dover Center Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or to the family of Pat Head. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. |
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Helen O. Martin Pickell, age 103, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She was born May 9, 1906, in Williams County, Ohio, to Leo and Harriett (Rawlston) Reiniche. She was married April 17, 1926, to Gilbert Martin and he preceded her in death in 1959. She later married Carl Pickell on Oct 30, 1965 and he preceded her in death in 1986. Helen retired from Hillsdale College where she was employed in the housekeeping department. She was a former employee of Harvard Clothing. She was a graduate of Frontier High School and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church of Hillsdale. Surviving are a son, Richard (Shirley) Martin of Montpelier, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a stepdaughter, Dorothy (John) Mayer of Horton; daughters-in-law, Dorothy Martin and Rosemarie Schneider, both of Hillsdale. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, two sons Ralph and Robert, a stepson Raymond, a sister, five brothers, and a grandson.  A mass of Christian burial for Helen Pickell will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hillsdale with Fr. Thomas Butler as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday, with a prayer vigil service at 7:30 p.m., at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale.  Memorial contributions are suggested to American Heart Association or St. Anthony Catholic Church. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. -- Hildegarde "Hildie" Luehrs, 91, of Wisconsin Rapids, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009. |
88, of Holt, founder of Holt Dairy and retired Star Kist Foods sales representative, died Wednesday. Services 10 a.m. today at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lansing. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Holt Chapel. |
James E. Rau Sept. 9, 1923-Sept. 15, 2009 Thursday, September 17, 2009 11:46 AM |
James E. Rau, 86, of Monroe, MI passed away at his residence on September 15, 2009. |
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James Earl Spencer, aged 68 of Branch, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 at his home.   Jim was born on March 17, 1941 in Sturgis to Walter James “Nick” and Alta Mae (Whitehead) Spencer, and graduated from Union City High School with the class of 1959. On Oct. 5, 1963, he married Virginia Barber at the Union City Congregational Church and they have celebrated 46 wonderful years together.   Jim worked for the Village of Union City Public Works Department from the day he graduated high school, until his retirement on Jan. 1, 1999. He and Virginia moved to Branch following his retirement and have enjoyed many outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and boating. Jim also loved raising many animals on their farm, and had a great sense of adventure, especially when it came to farming. His family and friends will remember him as a man of great character and faith.   He leaves behind his wife Virginia, his son Robert and Korrina Spencer of Branch; his daughter Leanne and Chad Heuer of Marshall; his beloved grandchildren Brittney and Chelsea Mack, Kaylea, Kinzie, Hunter, and Fischer Spencer; his sisters Suzanne Jenkins of Union City, and Cindy and Russell Vogel of Lakeland, Fla.; his nephew James Jackson of Battle Creek; and his nieces Nicole Johansson of Coconut Creek, Fla., and Danielle Knowles of Cordova, Tenn.  He was preceded in death by his parents.   Jim and Virginia were members of the Bachelor Evangelical Covenant Church in Fountain where services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. with his pastors Norm Letsinger, and Leo Anderson officiating. Burial will follow at Bachelor Cemetery. Friends may meet with his family for a time of visitation on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of services at the church.##   |
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James L. Adams, Jr., age 76‚ Centreville, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at his home. He was born in Kalamazoo on July 20, 1933, a son of James L. and Thelma (Huber) Adams Sr. Jim graduated from Centreville High School in 1952 and attended Michigan State University. On May 2, 1953, he married Marilyn Stumpf in Three Rivers. Jim served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 as a tank commander for 14 months during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Three Rivers. Jim owned and operated Adams Excavating in  Centreville for 30 years, retiring in 1999. He continued to work in the business with his son, Scott, following retirement. Jim was a member of the Centreville Volunteer Fire Department for nearly 30 years and served as a village trustee from 1966 to 1977 and from 1978 until 1986 he acted as village president on the council. Jim loved the outdoors especially hunting, fishing, camping and working in his yard and garden. Surviving are his wife Marilyn Adams, Centreville; daughters Becky Kurtzman of Battle Creek, Lisa (John) Youga of Centreville; sons Scott (Patti) Adams of Centreville, Mark (Gaylene) Adams of Three Rivers; brother Jerry (Rosemary) Adams of Centreville; grandchildren Alecia (Todd) Flynn, James Kurtzman, Carrisa Adams, Sam Adams, Amy Adams, Adam Johnson, Michael Youga and Lyndsey Youga; great-granddaughter Gracie Flynn; four step grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Thelma (Huber) Adams Sr.; aunts and uncles. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held at the Prairie River Cemetery, Centreville, at 11 a.m. Saturday with Pastor Clint Zehr, New Covenant Christian Fellowship, Burr Oak, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Health Hospice; 222 S. Main St. Three Rivers, MI 49093. On line messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.   |
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Jean Anne “Jeanie” George of Osseo, passed away Sunday, Sept.13, 2009, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born Oct. 21, 1942, in Hillsdale, the daughter of James H. and Ethel P. (Goodman) Wilson. She is survived by her husband, of 49 years, Arliss “Art” Dean George whom she married on July 9, 1960; four sons, Steve (Peggy) George of North Adams, Ricky George of Hillsdale, Scotty George of Hillsdale and Ryan (Nicol) George of North Adams; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; mother, Ethel Powers of Hillsdale; four brothers, Larry (Dorothy) Wilson of Leesburg, Fla., Michael (Ginnie) Clark of Osseo, Jack Clark of Hillsdale and Danny (Ann) Clark of Hillsdale and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her step-father, Merlin “Hank” Clark. Jeanie was a member of the Wheatland Congregational Church. She drove a school bus for the Hillsdale Community Schools for 25 years and retired in 1999. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Eagles Lodge and the Moose Lodge in Hillsdale. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service to honor the life of Mrs. Jean Anne “Jeanie” George will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 with Pastor Clyde Wonders officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home in Hillsdale. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Wheatland Congregational Church. |
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Jean Anne “Jeanie” George of Osseo, passed away Sunday, Sept.13, 2009, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born Oct. 21, 1942, in Hillsdale, the daughter of James H. and Ethel P. (Goodman) Wilson. She is survived by her husband, of 49 years, Arliss “Art” Dean George whom she married on July 9, 1960; four sons, Steve (Peggy) George of North Adams, Ricky George of Hillsdale, Scotty George of Hillsdale and Ryan (Nicol) George of North Adams; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; mother, Ethel Powers of Hillsdale; four brothers, Larry (Dorothy) Wilson of Leesburg, Fla., Michael (Ginnie) Clark of Osseo, Jack Clark of Hillsdale and Danny (Ann) Clark of Hillsdale and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her step-father, Merlin “Hank” Clark. Jeanie was a member of the Wheatland Congregational Church. She drove a school bus for the Hillsdale Community Schools for 25 years and retired in 1999. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Eagles Lodge and the Moose Lodge in Hillsdale. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service to honor the life of Mrs. Jean Anne “Jeanie” George will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 with Pastor Clyde Wonders officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home in Hillsdale. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Wheatland Congregational Church. |
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Jeff Godbold, 42, Fort Myers, Fla. and formerly of Bois Blanc Island, Mich., passed away on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009. No funeral or me­morial service will be held per Jeff’s request. In lieu of flowers or cards, donations can be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 Healthpark Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908 or a Hospice in your area in Jeff’s memory. Read more HERE in Wednesday's Tribune. |
Jimmie Rodgers Wicker, 73, of Beaverton, passed away after a short illness, on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 in Gladwin. |
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Johanna Berens, age 89, of Bentheim, died Thursday, September 17, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland.   Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2009 at Bentheim Reformed Church, 3997 38th Ave., Hamilton with Rev. Roger Vander Kolk officiating.  Burial will be in Bentheim Cemetery.  Visiting will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St. Holland.    Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
John Curtin Hunt Age 66, died Tuesday, August 4, 2009 in Lansing Michigan. Born in Goose Creek, Texas on August 1, 1943, John was the eldest of three sons of Gerald and Yvonne Hunt. John spent his life in service to country and community. He graduated from Pontiac Central High School in Pontiac, Michigan in 1961 and soon thereafter joined the U.S. Army. John served as a Communications Intercept Specialist in Japan. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Army, John attended Michigan State University, graduating in 1970 with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Communications. He went to work at the General Motors' Oldsmobile Plant in Lansing and served in several appointed and elected union leadership positions in UAW Local 652. John fulfilled his lifelong commitment to trade unionism by holding positions as Health and Safety Representative, Recording Secretary, and plant committeeman. John retired from General Motors in 1999 to live quietly in Lansing, enjoying blues music, reading, and time at home with his children. John was preceded in death by both his parents, as well as by his brother David. Surviving are his four children; Jay, James, Katherine and Dylan. John has one grandchild (Lana) by Jay and his wife, Naomi. Surviving, too, is brother, Steven Hunt. At John's request, his body has been donated to medical science at his beloved Michigan State University. There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Condolences can be sent to the Hunt family at P.O. Box 80022, Lansing, Mi. 48908. |
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John R. Foster, 73, died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at his home with his family at his side. |
Joseph S. Michalek Feb. 22, 1917-Sept. 16, 2009 Saturday, September 19, 2009 1:52 AM |
Joseph S. Michalek, 92, of Canton, formerly of Ida, died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday at Waltonwoods in Canton. |
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Four years old left this earth and into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009. Joshua was born in Lima, Ohio, on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, 2004. He was the birth son of Lora Fisher and grandson of Dale and Ava Kathleen (Patterson) Fisher. Shortly after his first birthday, he came to Tecumseh to live with his cousin, Dondi Patterson, and Great-Great Aunt Betty Patterson. He lived in this area for almost three years, where he attended The Porter Center. In October of 2008, Joshua went to live with and become part of a family in Edon, Ohio. He was adopted by John and Jennifer Wodarski-Felt. He then had five siblings: Jory, Kenyon and Dorian, Sawyer, and one little sister, Harli. Joshua overcame so many obstacles in his short life. We will miss him and his infectious laugh, so very much. He brought so much sunshine and to our lives. Joshua is survived by those mentioned above, except Dale Fisher and Brandon Berry who proceeded him in death. In addition, there are two more living grandmothers, Patricia Wodarski and Maxine Varwig. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, at 11 a.m., at the Clinton United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Thomas Uphaus officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh, following the service. There will be a lunch after the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations my be given to Dondi Patterson, to purchase a stone for Joshua. |
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Joyce Kay Glawe, 67, of Midland, died unexpectedly Sunday evening, Sept. 13, 2009. |
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WAKEFIELD. Mich. -- K.O. Brown of Bessemer, a former longtime Marenisco resident, a man of many talents and towering physical strength, died at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at the age of 91. |
Keith Brewer Nov. 6, 1934-June 24, 2009 Friday, September 18, 2009 11:47 AM |
Local services have been set for Keith Brewer of Onaway, Michigan and formerly of Dundee who passed away on June 24, 2009. |
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Kenneth J. Norton, age 64, of Colon, passed away  unexpectedly  Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at his home. Ken was born May 29, 1945, in Coldwater, a son of the late Charles Rex and Margaret (Hawver) Norton. Ken had lived most of his life in Colon and had graduated from Bronson High School with the class of 1964. He had worked in law enforcement, starting out with the Bronson Police Department. He later worked as an officer for the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department and was also Chief of Police for Colon for 17 years, retiring in 2006. Ken was currently employed at Palamino Industries of Colon. Ken had attended the Colon Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, Kevin (Karen) Norton of Leonidas, Kenny (Sharon) Norton of Sturgis; Kim (Brad) Neveraski of Elkhart, Ind., J.J Norton and companion Sara of Ohio, Kelsey Norton, Shane Norton and Megan Norton, all of Colon; friend and companion Sue Ellen Snyder of Colon; 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Carla K. (Brian Barnes) Norton of Kokomo, Ind., and Jo Ann (Wayne) Desness of Kalamazoo; a brother, Charles R. Norton of Muskegon; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Taylor Nereraski. The family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Schipper Funeral Home in Colon. Funeral services celebrating the life of Kenneth J. Norton will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Colon Baptist Church, with Pastor Robert Baxter officiating. Cremation will follow. Private interment of cremains will take place at a later date at Matteson Township Cemetery. If desired, the family asks memorials be made in memory of Ken to the Colon Baptist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and church. |
Laurel A. Jones Charlotte Laurel A. "Sweetsie" Jones, age 61 of Charlotte, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009 at her residence after a short illness. Laurel was born May 11, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of John and Nina (Chandler) Glover and had been a Charlotte resident since 1969 coming from Delta Mills. She was a 1966 Graduate of Grand Ledge High School, served as a Volunteer at Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital, attended the First Baptist Church of Charlotte and was a retired Secretary for the Charlotte Public Schools with 30 years of service. Surviving are: her husband of 42 years, Don Jones; daughter, Deborah (Bradford) Rinckey of Eagle River, Alaska; son, Dean Jones of Charlotte; 3 grandchildren, Blake, Benjamin & Quinn Rinckey and her brother, Robert Hakes of Florida. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Charlotte with Pastor Robin Crouch officiating. Interment will be in the Benton Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.. at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte and on Monday at the Church for one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions are suggested to the H. G. B. Memorial Hospital Auxiliary or the Church or Charity of One's Choice. Envelopes available at the Funeral Home |
61, of Charlotte, retired Charlotte Public Schools secretary, died Wednesday. Visitation 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. |
78, of Eaton Rapids, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. today at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Chelsea. Arrangements by Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. |
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Lee Wilson Taylor, “Mr. T,” age 87, of Tecumseh, formerly of Britton, passed away Sept. 15, 2009, at home. Lee was born Dec. 12, 1921, in Britton, the son of Ernest and Myrtle (Lee) Taylor. He married Irene Allegrina who preceded him in death in 1975. In November of 1985 he married Peggy (Martin) Taylor who survives. Lee was a well-known farmer in the Britton area.  He and his first wife, Irene, founded L & I Leasing, a trucking company, which he later sold. His passions were farming, riding his Harley-Davidson, fishing, vacationing in Florida, traveling with Ollie’s group, and taking his family on Christmas cruises in the Caribbean and Mexico. Lee served on the Board of Directors for United Savings Bank and retired in 1991. He was also a member of the Britton-Macon School Board. For many years he was a member of the Moslem Temple Shrine and rode with the Motor Corps. He was also a member of the Royal Arch Masons Tecumseh Chapter 42, Scottish Rite and Knights Templar. Most importantly, he surrounded himself with his loving wife and family. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Taylor; daughters, Peggy (Chuck) Taylor-Albaugh, Patti (Dan) Fitch, and son, Perry (Lori) Taylor; stepson Randy (Tanya) Martin; nine loving grandchildren, Keegan (Kari) Grounds, Matthew Fitch, Ben Fitch, Toni Albaugh, Kasey (Brian) Bartels, Gina (Jeremy) Taylor-Dicks, Jon Taylor and Kastan and Nicholas Martin; special friend and companion, Eric Pabst; a lot of very special nieces and nephews and his faithful dog, Rusty. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Alice (Taylor) Hamilton Nelson Sharpless; and an infant daughter, Madonna. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18. 2009, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with the Rev. Richard Bruce and the Rev. David Welcome officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgeway Cemetery, Ridgeway. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, and one hour before the service on Friday. A Masonic Memorial Service will be conducted by the Tecumseh Masonic Lodge at 7 p.m. Thursday at  the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be to Hospice of Lenawee or the Moslem Temple Crippled Children’s Transportation Fund. Condolences to the family may be made on line at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
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Leo Makarewicz, 84, of Elmira, went to be with Our Lord Wednesday morning, Sept. 16, 2009, at home, surrounded by his family. |
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Leonard F. Carpenter, 82, of Hillsdale, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, at McGuire Skilled Nursing Facility, Hillsdale. He was born Sept. 5, 1927, in Woodbridge Township to Harvey and Margaret (Barnhart) Carpenter, graduated from Reading High School in 1945, and served in the U.S. Army. Leonard sold real estate and was employed at Essex Wire for 28 years and Hillsdale College for 10 years. He was a member of the Hillsdale American Legion and former member of the Hillsdale United Brethren Church. Leonard played in the senior citizen’s golf league and enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. On Dec. 1, 1951, he married Evelyn Ladd and she survives. Also surviving are daughter, Patricia Fast of Hillsdale; son, Mark (Rita) Carpenter of Tucson, Ariz.; sister, Mildred Fink of Hillsdale; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Private graveside services will be held at Cambria Cemetery II. Memorials are suggested to charity of donor’s choice. Arrangements by George White Funeral Home, Reading. |
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Lora J. Rzepa March 4, 1949-Sept. 18, 2009 Saturday, September 19, 2009 1:52 AM |
Lora J. Rzepa, 60, of Maybee, died on Friday at University of Michigan Hospital. |
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Thursday, September 17, 2009 2:18 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Louis J. Marconeri, 90, of 102 South Moore St., Bessemer, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, in Ironwood. |
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Louise L. Stafford, 92 of Reading, died Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at Northern Lakes Nursing Home in Angola, Ind.  She was born May 23, 1917 in Jackson Township, Steuben County, Ind. to Harold D. and Velma (Riemke) Brown. She married Mearl R. Stafford, on Aug. 31, 1935. He preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1971.  She was formerly employed as a nurse’s aid at the Coldwater State Home, and also worked at a garden nursery outside of Reading for many years before retiring. Sraduated from Orland High School and then attended Hillsdale College. She enjoyed gardening, crochet, reading the Bible and prayer. Survivors include two grandchildren: Steve and Terri Newnam of Westfield, Ind. and Sylvia Renee Newnam of Burbank, Calif., two great-grandchildren: Jonathan Mearl Newnam and Karen and Jeremiah Wood and one son-in-law: Lewis Newnam She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Dorthea Newnam, sister Kathyrn Foar and brother Chester A. Brown. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 at Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Ind. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 at Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Ind. with Pastor David Cole officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Reading. Memorials can be written to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 251, Angola, Ind., 46703. Condolences may be sent online to www.beamsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Beams Funeral Home of Fremont, Ind., (260) 495-2915.   |
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Mabel I Sprunk, 100, of Blissfield passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, at Provincial House in Adrian. Mabel was born on April 13, 1909, in Blissfield, the daughter of Ed and Florence Mason. She was married on Oct. 11, 1931, to Al Sprunk, who preceded her in death in 2004.   Mabel was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Blissfield, where she was a member of the Ladies Aid Circle. She enjoyed doing yard work and planting flowers, and going for drives in the car with her husband, Al. Surviving is one daughter, Dorothy (Tom) Spiegel of Blissfield; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Mable was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Charles and Herbert Mason, and one grandson. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield, with the Rev. Paul Benjamin officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Blissfield. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or to Hospice of Lenawee.  |
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90, of Lansing, retired state unemployment claims worker, died Friday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Estes Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
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Margarita Encarnacion T. Martinez, age 83, of Adrian passed away Sept. 18, 2009, at Arbors of Toledo. She was born March 25, 1926, in Melvin, Texas, the daughter of Simon and Jenoveva (Ruiz) Trevino. On Feb. 27, 1949, she married Antonio Martinez in Hidalgo Co., Texas. He preceded her in death on May 18, 1993. Margarita was a member of St. Mary’s Parish in Adrian. She is survived by her children, Tony Martinez of Adrian, Daniel and Raquel Martinez of Adrian and Cecilia Wegner of Tecumseh; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters; Delores Aranda of Adrian and Gregoria Rodriguez of Weslaco, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Antonio; two daughters, Guadalupe and Maria; and her grandson Matthew Martinez. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at St. Mary of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Adrian, with the Rev. Fr. Bob Schramm as Presider. Rite of Committal will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday with a Vigil Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered online at  www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Marie J. Mascotti, 92, of N10786 Black River Road, Bessemer, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, in Ironwood. |
Mary Pipis Dec. 21, 1920-Sept.15, 2009 Wednesday, September 16, 2009 12:57 PM |
Mary Pipis, 88, of Monroe died at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday at Elderly Solutions of Monroe. She had been in poor health since July. |
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Mary Throop, 91, lifelong resident of Hillsdale and Branch Counties, passed away June 24, 2009. Graveside memorial services will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 at 3 p.m., at the Camden Cemetery. |
Mason M. McWilliams July 6, 1925-Sept. 15, 2009 Wednesday, September 16, 2009 12:20 PM |
Mason M. McWilliams, 84, of Deerfield passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at his home. |
Mildred (Millie) L. Nevel May 23, 1920-Sept. 16, 2009 Thursday, September 17, 2009 11:46 AM |
Mildred (Millie) L. Nevel, 89 yrs, of Elmore, OH, formerly of Petersburg, MI, died Wednesday morning at Otterbein Portage Valley, Pemberville, OH. |
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KESMAN, NORMAN PAUL; age 68; of Macomb; September 16, 2009. Loving husband of Connie; dear father of Paul (Kirsten) Kesman and Jon (Debbie) Kesman; grandfather of Morgan, Ben, Madison, and Lindsay; brother-in-law of MaryJane (the late Hugh) McGuire. |
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Nancy L. (Carpenter) Robinson, 62, of  Beavercreek, Ohio passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton after a battle with cancer.   She was born in Coldwater and graduated from high school in Union City.  She was preceded in death by her father Carl Carpenter and brother Arthur Carpenter.  Nancy is survived by her husband of 40 years, Rick Robinson; children Carrie Hoffmeier, Nadine Beichler, and Jeff Robinson; grandchildren Cody, Jessica, Erica, and Brooke; mother Janet Dipert; sisters Carla Lewis and Janice Mangold; and numerous other family and friends.   A memorial service will be held at the Factoryville Bible Church, 33650 Factoryville Rd., Athens at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26.  A special thanks from the family to Wright Patterson Medical Center and Hospice of Dayton for providing exceptional care and allowing Nancy to pass peacefully and with dignity.   In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any local hospice facility. An online memorial to post messages to the family and view a tribute video is located under obituaries on www.NewcomerDayton.com.#   |
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86, of Lansing, died Wednesday. Services noon today at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
78, of Stanton, formerly of Lansing, retired realtor, died Thursday. Memorial services 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27 at Clifford Lake Inn, Stanton. Arrangements by Barden Funeral Home, Ithaca. |
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OGDENSBURG, N.Y. -- Oscar "Dick" Richard Hansen, 81, of Ogdensburg, passed away Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Ogdensburg. |
58, of Live Oak, Calif., formerly of Lansing, died Sept. 8. Services have been held in California. |
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Peter S. Morrian, 63, of Mendon, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, at his home. Funeral services for Peter will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. in Kalamazoo, where friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Interment with military honors will follow in Fort Custer National Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Disabled American Veterans.   |
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POLING, RETA M. "NANA"; September 16, 2009; age 86; resident of Naples, FL for 15 years. |
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Ralph J. Thurlow, age 89, of Rapid City, formerly of Midland, died Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. |
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Raymond Z. Oliver, 73, of Coleman, died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at Covenant Health Care, Saginaw. |
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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. |
54, of Ithaca, Ionia Correctional Facility sergeant, died Thursday. Graveside services 1 p.m. Wednesday at Coe Township Cemetery. Arrangements by Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home, Alma. |
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Ronald G. Glancy Nov. 12, 1937-Sept. 17, 2009 Saturday, September 19, 2009 1:52 AM |
Glancy, Ronald G. of Woodhaven died on Sept. 17, 2009 at age 71. |
• Ronald G. Merrill, 81, of Ludington and formerly of Scottville, died Wednesday, Sept. 16. Alexander-Rye Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
67, of Mason, retired construction worker, died Aug. 22. Memorial services 2 p.m. today at Columbia Road Baptist Church, Mason. |
64, of Gladwin, died Monday. Memorial visitation 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
Roy G. Noble Feb. 12, 1935-Sept. 15, 2009 Saturday, September 19, 2009 1:52 AM |
Roy George Noble, 74 years, of Ottawa Lake, MI died Tuesday September 15, 2009 in his home. |
Roy George Noble Sept. 15, 2009 Thursday, September 17, 2009 11:47 AM |
Roy George Noble, 74, of Ottawa Lake, died Tuesday in his home. |
Roy V. Wellhousen Nov. 13, 1917- Sept. 17, 2009 Friday, September 18, 2009 11:46 AM |
Roy V. Wellhousen, 91, of Monroe died at 3:10 a.m. Thursday at the Lutheran Home of Monroe he had been in poor health for three weeks. |
Roy V. Wellhousen Sept. 17, 2009 Thursday, September 17, 2009 11:47 AM |
Roy V. Wellhousen, 91 of Monroe died at 3:10 this morning at the Lutheran Home. |
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Sally Jean Eames, 73, of Hillsdale, passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, at Drews Place Village Green in Hillsdale.  She was born June 8, 1936, in Hillsdale to Merton and Golda (Schmucker) Gibson.  She was married March 9, 1956, to Edward Eames and he survives. Sally was a graduate of Hillsdale High School and  a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hillsdale, where she served as elder and deacon.  She was a member of the Hillsdale Woman’s Club, the Hillsdale College Board of Women Commissioners, and a former member of the Hillsdale Garden Club. Besides her husband, Ed, she is survived by two daughters, Diane Eames of Hillsdale and Christine (Erik) Olson of Rochester Hills; a son, Douglas (Judy) Eames of Auburn, Ind. and nine grandchildren. Sally was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Shirley Collins. Funeral services for Sally Eames were today.  Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Hillsdale. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to the First Presbyterian Church of Hillsdale or Hospice of Hillsdale County.  To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Sally Jo Van Dine, age 69, of Laketown Township, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at her home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.  Friday, September 18, 2009 at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 188 West 32nd Street with Rev. Corwin Stoppel officiating. Visitation will be  one hour prior to the funeral at the Mulder Chapel. Burial will take place in Gibson Cemetery. Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. Burial will take place in Gibson Cemetery.   |
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Sherman William “Bill” Apt, 88, of Kunkle, Ohio, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 in his home following a lingering illness. He was born June 21, 1921, in Kunkle. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Wilson-Geesey Funeral Home, Montpelier, Ohio. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald Evans and the Rev. Devon Strine officiating. Burial will be in Kunkle Cemetery where military graveside rites will be conducted by Pioneer American Legion Post 307. |
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Stewart George Ritchie, age 87, passed away Sept. 14, 2009. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Chris Cadwallader officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian, with Military Honors performed by the Michigan Army National Guard Honor Guard.  Visitation will be on Monday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.  A full obituary can be viewed online at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
Sturgeon banquet Saturday at K of C Thursday, September 10, 2009 6:20 AM - Shawna Jankoviak |
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.   |
Sue Ferguson Narrow Lake Age 63, died Thursday, September 17, 2009. She was born May 12, 1946, in Benton Harbor, MI, the daughter of Bob and Virginia Janca. She is survived by her daughter, Dana Ferguson (Charles Taylor) of Novi, MI; parents, Bob & Virginia Janca of Baroda, MI; ex-husband, Jim Ferguson of Lansing, MI; sisters, Roberta and Linda Janca/ David Braatz; dear friends, Linda Kloppe and Sharon Belka; many wonderful, loving cousins; and her loving, special pets, Jasper, Freddy & Franny. Sue retired in 2008 after 40 years of teaching, leaving behind a history of cherished memories of educating and participating in a variety of extra-curricular functions. She was an avid MSU sports fan, and enjoyed attending shows at the Wharton Center. Her favorite music to listen to included Show tunes, John Denver, and songs from the 50's and 60's. She enjoyed camping with her family, spending time with animals, and gardening and had a great sense of humor. Sue liked to give nicknames to people, and make people laugh. She was a member of Youth for Understanding, Friendship Connection, and the Baroda Bible Church, as well as Book Club, and German Club. Visitation will be Sunday, September 20 from 2-4:00 p.m. and 6-8:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Funeral Services will be held at Pike Funeral Home in Bridgman, MI, Monday, September 21, at 3:00 p.m., with visitation from noon until time of service. The family has suggested Memorial contributions be made to Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com |
63, of Narrow Lake, retired teacher, died Thursday. Services 3 p.m. Monday at Pike Funeral Home, Bridgman. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. |
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Thelma A. Lego, 71, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Saturday afternoon Sept. 12, 2009 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes - Hackman Chapel of Sturgis |
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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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Ulisse "Lee" Anetrini, age 82, passed away September 18, 2009 after a difficult illness with his beloved wife of 46 years Augustina "Augie" (nee Cusumano) by his side. Uncle Lee was always there for everyone with his generous heart. He was an avid bowler, loved tennis, fishing, chess, playing cards, crossword puzzles and going to the casino. He was an ever present father image to his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Proud World War II Navy veteran. Survived by his sister, Louise Genuise; and predeceased by his brothers, Mario and Valentino. Visitation at the Sterling Heights chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (at Schoenherr) Sunday 2-9 p.m. and Monday 1-9 p.m. with evening rosary. Funeral Tuesday. Instate 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at Assumption Grotto Catholic Church, 13770 Gratiot (N. of 6 Mile) where he was a volunteer for 18 years. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com |
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Virginia Helen Bush "Jini" Stephens Wednesday, September 16, 2009 12:33 PM |
Virginia Helen Bush "Jini" Stephens, 72, of Courtland, Va., died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. |
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Wanda Ruth Grice, age 86, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at MidMichigan Medical Center�"Midland. |
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William R. Bennett, of Mackinaw City, died on Sept. 15, 2009, from complications of treatment for leukemia. |
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Yvonne J. Jones Sept. 11, 2009 Wednesday, September 16, 2009 12:22 PM |
Yvonne J. Jones, 57, of Sidney, Ohio, died Friday at her home. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua, Ohio. |
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