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Antonio Marchetta Antonio Marchetta, age 78, died October 25, 2009, in Warren. He was born in Detroit on June 25, 1931. He is survived by daughters, Rita (John) Fronczek and Jeannie Hall; grandson, Matthew Fronczek; granddaughter, Ashley Hall; sister, Rose (Nino) Cuffaro; niece, Diana (Dino) Kotsonis; nephews, Anthony (May) Cuffalo and Robert (Dana) Cuffalo. Visitation Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 10 a.m. until time of service at 5 p.m. St. Clair Shores Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper Avenue (3 blocks north of 10 Mile Road). To share a memory visit www.bcfh.com. |
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Barbara Ann Avery, age 78, of Mendon, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. She was born Aug. 16, 1931, in Illinois, a daughter of E. Gordon and Mary (Morrell) Male. Barbara graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1949, and married Lloyd Avery on Aug. 30, 1956, in Mendon. She was an Avon Products representative for many years. She had been employed as a secretary for the Huff-Riverview Agency, the Michigan Steak Company and the Mendon United Methodist Church, where she was also active in the choir. Barbara made wedding cakes for several years and enjoyed oil painting. She also made holiday yard ornaments, baby dolls, and sewed and crocheted items for area craft shows. She was the editor of the former Mendon Activator newspaper, and corresponded with dozens of pen pals throughout the United States. Barbara is survived by Lloyd, her husband of 53 years; four children and their spouses, Gordon and Debra Webb of Springport, Marvin and Joy Avery of Lebanon, Ohio, Al and Marlene Avery of Mendon, and Marjorie and Lonnie Mayo of Three Rivers; four grandchildren, Kiley Webb, Ashley Avery, Ryan Avery and Garret Avery; a brother, William (Ella) Male of Warsaw, Ind.; and four nieces, Martha, Mary, Ruth and Rebecca. Cremation has been conducted. The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Saturday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Clint Zehr officiating. The family suggests that memorials be directed to the Mendon Public Library. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. An online register is available and condolences may be left at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com |
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Bay City, Saginaw death notices Friday, October 23, 2009 1:50 PM |
Ida W. Oeder, 90, of Standish, died Oct. 21, 2009, Savage Funeral Chapel, Standish. |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:43 AM |
BERLIN, Wis. -- Becky S. Casari, 37, formerly of Wakefield, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Oct. 18, 2009, in Berlin. |
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Bertha E. Duprey Bertha E. Duprey, age 92 of Clinton Township, passed away Saturday at Lakepointe Villa, Clinton Township. She was born July 18, 1917, to John C. and Julia (Forton) Ritter in Mount Clemens, Michigan. On May 6, 1940, Bertha married Bernard P. Duprey at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Richmond. Mrs. Duprey was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Mount Clemens, the Altar Society at church, served on the Sunshine Committee, and sang in the church choir. For 25 years Bertha laundered priests' vestments and altar linens at church. She worked in the St. Mary Catholic School cafeteria, and made rosaries for missionaries. Surviving are four children, Mary Beth Bolger of Clinton Township, Carol Ann Krum of Mount Clemens, Jan (Diane) Duprey of Macomb and Lorey Lee (David) Frazher of Harrison Township; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband, Bernard; great-grandchild, Jessica Nichole, and four siblings, Louise Manchik, May MacDonald, Patricia Spears and Jack Ritter. Funeral 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at St. Peter Catholic Church, 95 Market Street, Mount Clemens with the Reverend Father Michael Cooney officiating. Instate 9 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Peter Catholic Cemetery, Clinton Township. Visiting hours at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 NB Gratiot, Mount Clemens are 2-8 p.m., Monday with a 7 p.m. prayer service. |
Bertha Mae Vernatter Nov. 23, 1976-Oct. 23, 2009 Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:40 AM |
Bertha Mae "Beth" Vernatter, 32 years, of Monroe, MI passed away Friday, October 23, 2009 in her home. |
Bertha Mae and #147;Beth and #148; Vernatter Oct. 23, 2009 Saturday, October 24, 2009 2:51 AM |
Bertha Mae and #147;Beth and #148; Vernatter, 32, of Monroe, died Friday in her home. |
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Betty Honold Betty Honold, age 78 of New Haven, passed away Sept. 21, 2009. Betty was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of New Haven. She was a caring and loving woman who loved her family. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. She is survived by her sons, Jimmy (Kathy) Honold, David (Barbara) Honold and daughter, Jacklyn (Robert) Miller. She has nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Betty was predeceased by her husband, Jack; and son, Craig. A memorial service is planned for Oct. 28, 7 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Ray Township. |
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Betty J. Melich March 22, 1924-Oct. 21, 2009 Thursday, October 22, 2009 11:46 AM |
Betty J. Melich, 85, peacefully passed away on October 21, 2009. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. |
Betty Jane Creque June 3, 1920-Oct. 23, 2009 Saturday, October 24, 2009 2:51 AM |
Betty Jane Creque, 89, of Ottawa Lake, MI, passed away Friday October 23, 2009, at the Ebeid Hospice Center, Sylvania. |
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Betty Jane Creque, 89, of Ottawa Lake, MI, passed away Friday October 23, 2009, at the Ebeid Hospice Center, Sylvania. |
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Betty Lou Carrico, age 70, of Riga died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at her home. She was born Dec. 5, 1938, in Knoxville, Tenn., to Virgil and Linnie (Johnson) Maddox. She married Calvin Carrico on April 19, 1962, and he survives. Betty attended Bethany Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed needlepoint, cross stitch, tatting and antiquing. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Edd (Diane) Carrico of Saline                  and William (Alexandra) Carrico of Las Vegas, Nev.; two daughters, Tina (Darwin) Caywood of Adrian and Angela (David) Gilson of Petersburg; two brothers, Wade Maddox of Monroe and Bruce Keck of Kokomo, Ind.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Swan and Emery. Funeral services for Betty will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian with Pastor Jeremy Godwin officiating. Burial will be in Riga Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Anderson Funeral  Home, Adrian.   You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hickman Cancer Center. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Betty Lou Carrico Dec. 5, 1938-Oct. 23, 2009 Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:41 AM |
RIGA - Betty Lou Carrico, age 70, of Riga, died Friday, October 23, 2009 at her home. |
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Friday, October 23, 2009 2:20 AM |
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. -- Brian R. Rantanen, 57, of Eagle River, Wis., formerly of Wausau, Wis., died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Mountain Home. |
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Bruce R. Smith, 58, of Holland, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at his home. A memorial service will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at VFW Post 2144, 175 W. Eighth St., in Holland.  Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services. www.lakeshorememorial.com   |
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Monday, October 26, 2009 2:05 AM |
SMITH, CARL HERMAN; of Shelby Township and formerly of Clarkston; age 57; October 24, 2009. |
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Calvin John "Bing" King, 83, of Cheboygan, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at Hospice House in Cheboygan. Private family services will be held at a later date. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:00 AM |
DUNDEE and #151; Carl C. Ellison, 90, of Dundee died Saturday in his home. |
Monday, October 26, 2009 7:09 AM |
Carl Herman Smith Carl Herman Smith, age 57, of Shelby Township and formerly of Clarkston, passed away on October 24, 2009. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving Father of Terry and Carl James. Proud Grandfather of Erihanna. Dear Son of Marguerite and the late James. Brother of Carol (Alex) Murray, Pam Smith, and Becky (Shorty) Church. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (3 blocks east of Van Dyke), Utica Monday 2-8 p.m. Funeral service Tuesday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com. |
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Duane Mercer, of Jerome passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. He was born March 6, 1921, in North Adams the son of Glen and Julia (Trumble) Mercer.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine (Pickford) Mercer whom he married on Dec. 24, 1943; his parents; one infant son and one brother, William Mercer. He is survived by three children, William (Katherine) Mercer of Albuquerque, N.M., Bonny (Ray “Tex”) Hawkins of Jonesville, and Nancy (Mark) Wilcox of Havelock, N.C.; nine grandchildren, William (Reneé) Mercer, Brenda Mercer, Brock (Robyn) Mercer, Kim (Rob) Moreland, Kelly (fiance Jim Smith) Elliott, Kristin (Scott) Deck, Ernestine (Jeff) Jones, Trudy Wilcox and Rebecca Wilcox; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. Mr. Mercer was a lifelong resident of the Hillsdale County area and he lived in the oldest Sesqui-Centennial farm in the county of Hillsdale. He graduated from Addison High School and enjoyed working as a farmer for many years. He retired as a plumber after working for more than 30 years and he was a member of Local 333 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters. He also attended the Jerome United Methodist Church. A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Duane Mercer will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in North Adams at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will take place in the Northlawn Cemetery in North Adams. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home in North Adams. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.   |
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Chad R. Johnson, 32, of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009. He was born April 20, 1977, in Fort Wayne, to Keith and Karen (Bragalone) Johnson. He attended North Park Community Church. Surviving are daughter, Hannah Johnson and her mother, Michelle (Denison) Johnson of Fort Wayne; parents, Keith and Karen Johnson of Fort Wayne; brother, Marc (Lisa) Johnson of Plano, Texas; sister, Melissa (John) Helmsing of Fort Wayne and nephew, Joseph Helmsing. Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 13 at D. O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home in Fort Wayne, with the Rev. Scott Quails officiating. Memorials may be made to National Association of Mental Illness (N.A.M.I.) or to the Century Bank and Trust in Reading in the name of Hannah Johnson. |
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Christopher Michael Schweda, 27, of Greenville, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009.  He was born Aug. 14, 1982, in Sturgis. Christopher loved to volunteer, and received the national “Yes I Can” award for his work.  He also enjoyed working with Disability Awareness.  More than anything, He deeply loved the Lord. Christopher was an exceptional human being who will be deeply missed by his parents, Michael and Tami Miller of Greenville; siblings Brian and Kendra Miller of Belding and Tara and Robert Gale of Greenville; very special nieces and nephews, Nicole, Parker and Collin; grandparents, Gary and Fran Penn of Sturgis, George and Jill Miller of Florida, and Evelyn Schweda of Jackson; aunts and uncles, Tom and Traci Ware of White Pigeon, Terry and Karen Penn of Sturgis, Ed and Toni Raglind of Tennessee, and Scott and Cindy Miller of Avon, Ind.; many cousins; and his special teaching assistant and friend, Lorrie Wooster.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Larry Schweda.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with visitation from noon-2 p.m. prior to the service.  Pastor Wayne Otto will serve as officiant.  Interment will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville.  Memorial contributions in Christopher’s honor may be given to the Greenville Public Schools Special Education Department.  Online messages of condolence may be sent via hurstfuneralhome.com. |
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Consuelo 'Gladys' Soto Cavasos: 1941-2009 Sunday, October 25, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Our loving mother Consuelo has entered into Eternal peace at the age of 68. She passed peacefully and comfortably surrounded by family at University of Michigan Hospital, Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at 4:35 p.m. Born Jan. 29, 1941, in New Braunfels, Texas, Consuelo moved to Adrian with her family at a young age and remained here the rest of her life. She was married to the late Abel Cavasos for 35 years and then divorced. Together they had eight children, Geneva Cantu married to Luis Cantu, the late David J. Cavasos, Edwardo V. Cavazos married to Tina Graham Cavazos, Abel Cavasos Jr., Kristina M. Cavazos, Alberto J. Cavasos, Enrique Cavasos, and Corrinna C. Cavasos engaged to Shane J. Gintack. Preceding her in death were her mother and father, Augustina and Guadalupe Mendez Sr., and brothers Tony, Jessie, Raymond and Eliseo Mendez. She is survived by her sisters, Lucia and Paulita, and brother, Ralph Mendez. She has also left behind 12 grandchildren, Christopher M. Cantu, Delina S. Benardo, Eralynn J. Cantu, Adam L. Cantu, Ashley M. Franck, Austin A. (Cavasos) Adcock, Kyrsten A. Cavazos, Natalya C. Cavazos, Jacquline C. Cavasos, Taylor E. Cavasos, Tyler E. Cavasos, and Liliana S. Gintack; and 12 great-grandchildren, Sara Montecinos, Noah Cantu, Leticia Cantu, Ezekial Cantu, Santino Garcia, Jesus (Jay) Garcia, Miranda Benardo, Macie Pickering, Austin Pickering, Luis Cantu, Sebastian Franck, and Landon Eppink-Cantu. A Mass will be dedicated to Consuelo on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at 11:45, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Adrian. Her remains will be present. The family is having a celebration to honor her life at the Armory hall in Adrian. Dinner will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Dancing is from 4 to 8 p.m., with music from Consuelo’s niece DJ-Lady Di and The Villegas Brothers. Please join us in celebration of our mother’s life. Monetary donations may be made in her remembrance to the St Mary’s Mayan Indian Missionary in Komchen, Yucatan, Mexico If you’d like to donate in her memory write checks to “KOMCHEN” and write in notes, “In memory of Consuelo S. Cavasos.” The mailing address: St. Mary’s Church, 305 Division St., Adrian, MI 49221.   |
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 2:04 AM |
ALAMO, Calif. -- David Edgar Powell, Pleasant Hill, 65, passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Alamo, after a long battle with cancer. |
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David John Yoder, age 52, of Grant, Mich., died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids of heart/lung complications. He was born Nov. 29, 1956, in Adrian, to Carl and Nancy Yoder. David graduated from Adrian High School in 1974. David served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. David is survived by his son, David (Melinda) Yoder II of Newaygo; two daughters, Lisa Marie and Anna Marie of California; three stepsons, Darold, Tracy and James Stutzman; two grandsons; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Kimberly “Wolfie” Yoder, Jacqueline (William) Filber of Spring Lake, Mich., Carla Yoder (James) of Jackson, Lori (William) Stout of Adrian, and Carl “Ed” (Rosie) Yoder Jr., of Adrian. He was preceded in death by his parents. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Mich., in the spring of 2010. Memorial contributions may be made to your local LOVE Inc. in his name. Cards of condolences may be sent to David Yoder II, 606 S. Blue Gill Lane, Newaygo, MI 49337.   |
Dawn Marie Vanderloop April 19, 1959-Oct. 19, 2009 Wednesday, October 21, 2009 12:19 PM |
Dawn Marie Vanderloop, 50 yrs, of Monroe, died Monday at Tendercare of Monroe, while under the care of Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe. |
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Deloris M. St. Pierre, age 76 of Cheboygan, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on Thursday, October 8, 2009 in Camp Verde, Ariz. Inurnment will be at Prescott (AZ) National Cemetery. Read more HERE in Wednesday's Tribune. |
Monday, October 26, 2009 7:09 AM |
Dennis M. Finn Dennis M. Finn, age 33, of New Haven, Mich., entered eternal life on Thursday, Oct 22, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife, Heather; and four dear children, Destiny, Kyle, Zacary and Bryce. He is also survived by his parents, Dennis and Laurie (Laurel-Anne Eschenburg) of Lenox Township; five sisters, DeAnna (Shaun) Quinn of New Baltimore, Brenda (Tim) Lietz of Lake in the Hills, Ill., Shannon (Joel) Neumeyer of Mount Clemens, Krista (Larry) Rachow of New Baltimore, and Claudia (Dustin Krueger) Finn of Redford; mother and father-in-law, Laura and Ed Milke; and best friend, Marc Cantalini. A funeral service will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 27, at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore, Rev. Don Sperling officiating. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial account has been set up at Huntington National Bank, contact the funeral home for information. |
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Dennis R. Howard, 57, of Holland, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Holland Hospital.  Arrangements will be announced by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St., Holland.   |
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Dick Schermer, 70, of Zeeland, died Saturday, October 24, 2009. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, at Vriesland Reformed Church. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 pm Monday at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. 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. |
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Doris VanWagner, age 47, of Onsted, passed away on Oct. 24, 2009, at home surrounded by her loving family. She fought a long, courageous battle with cancer for 12 years. Doris was born May 2, 1962, in Southfield, Mich., the daughter of Gene and Rita (Parisien) Moore.  On Sept. 2, 2000, she married Thomas VanWagner, in Hancock, Mich.  Doris was employed by Meijer, where she was a Retail Manager. She was a proud owner and operator of Quilt This in the Irish Hills. Doris loved to volunteer for anyone who was in need of help.  Besides her husband, Doris is survived by her three children, Samantha (Ron Birr) Swift of Palmyra, Mich., Mark (Erica) Muldoon of Lincoln Park, Mich., and Kelly Muldoon of Onsted, Mich.; her mother, Rita Moore, of Riverview, Mich.; brothers Henry (Lisa) Moore of Fowlerville, Mich., and Phillip Moore of Roseville, Mich.; sister in-law, Shelia Moore of Virginia; two grandsons, Keegan Swift of Palmyra, Mich., and J.D. Terry of Palmyra; two stepsons, Nick VanWagner of Escanaba, Mich., and Ben VanWagner of Florida; and her dog, Shilo, and her cat, Otis. She was preceded in death by her father, two brothers, Steve and Michael Moore, and sister in-law Diana Moore.  Memorial donations may be given to the family for future designation. Envelopes will be available at the Borek Jennings Funeral home, Braun Chapel, Brooklyn, where the family will receive friends on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., with a Vigil Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church with Father Carl Simon as Celebrant. Please sign Doris’ guestbook at www.borekjennings.com or leave a message of comfort for her family by calling 877-231-7900. |
Monday, October 26, 2009 6:02 AM |
Oct. 14, 1927-Oct. 24, 2009 Age 82, of Alma, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the Masonic Pathways. |
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Doyle Lezman, 65, of Zeeland, died Friday, October 23, 2009. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St., Holland. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bentheim 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. |
Saturday, October 24, 2009 3:16 AM |
RANTOUL, Ill. -- Earl B. Corda Jr., 64, of Rantoul, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at home, surrounded by family. |
Edna Agnes (Zeitz) Landenberger, age 93, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 at Horizon Senior Living Center in St. Helen. |
Friday, October 23, 2009 10:51 AM |
Edward Matthew Rosek, 91, of Midland, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at the MidMichigan Medical Center after a brief illness. |
Emily Carolyn Wilson, 45, died peacefully on Oct. 18, 2009, at her home in Brown Deer, Wis., after a lifelong struggle with health issues. |
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Erma E. Rydman, 89, of Beaverton stepped into eternity to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. |
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Esther Marie Frabott, 90, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 after a prolonged illness. A private family graveside service was held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
Friday, October 23, 2009 10:51 AM |
Ethel Marie Reed Demske, 91, of Midland, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at the MidMichigan Medical Center. |
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Monday, October 26, 2009 6:02 AM |
July 30, 1928-Oct. 24, 2009 Age 81 of Ithaca, Montrose and Ann Arbor, Michigan passed away on October 24, 2009 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was born on July 30,1928 to Alta and Clay Clawson of Ithaca, Michigan. |
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:00 PM |
Mrs. Evelyn M. (Layman) Woodcum, 85, of Gaylord, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at Otsego Memorial Hospital. |
Thursday, October 22, 2009 2:02 AM |
KENOSHA, Wis. -- Evert Paul "Babe" Seppa, 82, of Kenosha, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at Brookside Care Center in Kenosha. |
Monday, October 26, 2009 2:05 AM |
BARLEY, FRANK; age 90; born on March 2, 1919; in Monongah, West Virginia; and died peacefully on October 24, 2009 in Highland Twp., Michigan. |
Monday, October 26, 2009 2:05 AM |
BARGER, FRED HARMON; of Novi; age 72; went home to be with the Lord October 24, 2009. |
Felisa Estella Rosa Barnes Jan. 11, 1990-Oct. 20, 2009 Friday, October 23, 2009 11:24 AM |
Felisa Estella Rosa Barnes, age 19 years of Erie, MI, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. |
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Fred L. Bloodworth Sr., 81, of Holland, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Holland Hospital.  A visitation will be from 7-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 at Lakeshore Memorial Services. Burial will be in Trion, Georgia.   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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Monday, October 26, 2009 2:05 AM |
MAZUREK, GENE AGNES; age 84 of Weeki Wachee, Florida; formerly of Warren, MI. |
Monday, October 26, 2009 7:09 AM |
Gene Agnes Mazurek Gene Agnes Mazurek, age 84 of Weeki Wachee, Florida, formerly of Warren, Mich. Gene was a free spirit who loved to be surrounded by her friends and family. She approached life with passion and had a profound impact on everyone she met. There was no one quite like her and she will be deeply missed. She was the loving wife of the late Norbert. Dear mother of Jeff (Theresa) Mazurek, Nora (Jeff) Ragland, Paula (Terry) Collins, and Kurt (Lori) Mazurek. Grandmother of Alicia, Jenna, Alexis, Max, Jacquelyn, Mark, Scott, and Alex. Funeral service Thursday, October 29, 2009, 1 p.m. at the Modetz Funeral Home, 100 E. Silverbell Road, Orion. The family will receive friends Wednesday 3-8 p.m. and Thursday 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment Friday 1 p.m. at St. Cecilia Cemetery in Clare, Mich. Suggested memorials to St. Joseph Mercy Hospice or American Cancer Society. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com. |
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Gladys L. Paxton, 94, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born Feb. 13, 1915, in Cassopolis, a daughter to the late Cloyd and Bessie (Biederman) Holtzapple. Gladys had resided in Sturgis from 1951-1972 when she and her husband moved to Mesick, Mich., where she lived until 1992 when she returned to Sturgis. On March 29, 1935, she married Arden W. Paxton in Winamac, Ind. He died Oct. 28, 1986. Gladys was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Jack) Frohriep of Sturgis and Karen Broadworth of Sturgis; one son, Arden Paxton Jr. of Sturgis; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; one daughter, Beverly Gunthorpe; one great grandson, Arden Paxton; five brothers and three sister preceded her in death. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Gladys L. Paxton will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Rev. Calvin Kolzow of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Sturgis will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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Friday, October 23, 2009 12:51 PM |
H. Jane Post, 73, of Midland, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at her home. |
Monday, October 26, 2009 2:05 AM |
CASE, HOWARD; age 58; of Waterford; October 25, 2009. |
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Harriett Leona Breece, 89, of Manistee, died October 23, 2009 at her home. Oak Grove Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Harry A. Herrington, 50 of Sherwood, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 as a result of a automobile accident in Branch County. A service will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Colon with Pastor David Grimm officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 11 a.m. also at the church. Arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. Interment will follow at Matteson Lake Cemetery in Matteson Township. Harry was born April 16, 1959 in Bryan, Ohio to Lloyd and Phyllis (Moore) Herrington. He married Janice Harsila on September 11, 1980 in Montpelier, Ohio. Mr. Herrington currently worked for Lakeland Correctional Facility, where he has been a corrections officer for the past 22 years. He loved farming and five years ago, along with his family, started their own farm in Sherwood. Harry was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Colon, the SEI Union and the Reading Coon Hunters Association. He enjoyed hunting and raising coon dogs. Harry most of all enjoyed spending time with his family who considered him the best father and husband. Harry is survived by his wife Janice, his sons Zachry Herrington and Nolan Herrington, all of Sherwood, his parents Lloyd and Phyllis Herrington of Montpelier, Ohio, his sister Helen (Les) Quimby, his niece Christina Quimby, his nephew Dennis Quimby, all of Colon, and his maternal grandmother Julia Moore of Bryan, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Dean Moore. Memorials may be directed to The St. Paul Lutheran Church in Colon. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family guestbook. |
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A Memorial Service for Hazel Brooks will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at Covenant Church on U.S. 23 at Abrahamson Road. All who knew her are most welcome to join the family to celebrate her life. |
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Saturday, October 24, 2009 2:26 AM |
Helen Dow Whiting, 85, of Sun Valley, Idaho, died peacefully on October 16, 2009, while in the loving care of her devoted family, in Ketchum, Idaho. Helen was born in Midland, Michigan on August 13, 1924, the oldest child of Martha (Pratt) and Willard Dow. She attended the Carpenter Street School, the Dow Private School, graduated from the Kingswood School in Birmingham, Michigan, and earned a BA degree in Chemistry from Sarah Lawrence College in 1945. She was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humanities Degree from Northwood University in 1972. |
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Henry Marvin Ramsby, 83, Cheboygan, passed to the Lord peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. He was born in Detroit on Sept. 22, 1926 the son of Lawrence and Leanna (Gentes) Ramsby. Upon graduation from Wolverine High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army-Air Corps and served during World War II as a fighter pilot. He enjoyed flying personal aircraft the remainder of his life. Henry was the C.E.O. and owner of Ramsby Well Drilling in Cheboygan for many years and served on the State of Michigan Well Drillers Board. He was a well respected and successful businessman with a humble, good humored and charitable nature. He enjoyed the Great Lakes and forests and was an avid fisherman and camper. He also enjoyed animals and his dogs Spike and Jack were his outdoor companions. Survivors include his beloved wife and soulmate Mary Kelley Ramsby of Cheboygan; his children, Mary (Joe) Barber of Milford, Cynthia (Charles) Jett of Cheboygan, William Kelley of Cheboygan, Henry S. (Lonna) Ramsby of Traverse City, Michael (Patti) Ramsby of Cheboygan, Timothy Ramsby of Cheboygan and Kristi (Steve) Thomas of Chelsea;  several grandchildren; and great grandchildren. He will be especially missed by his “Poppa Henry” buddies, Alex and Chloe Jett and Achilles and Antasha Barber. Visitation is today from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Christian Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009 at 2 p.m. also at the funeral home. Military honors will follow the funeral service at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions in Henry’s name may be directed to the Cheboygan County Humane Society, Hospice of Little Traverse Bay or the charity of one’s choice.   |
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Howard Cowan, 84, Wolverine, died Monday, Sept 28, 2009. Memorial services will be Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 at 1 p.m. from the Wolverine Congregational Church, with the Rev. Leroy Sutfin officiating. Contributions in memory of Howard Cowan may be made to the family for special charities, through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord MI 49734. |
Hugh B. Bondurant, 82, of Ludington, died Friday afternoon, Oct. 23, at Tendercare of Ludington. Arrangements being cared for by Alexander-Rye Funeral Home. ... |
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Jack Chapman Slack, age 85, of Flower Mound, Texas, and a former longtime Klinger Lake and Sturgis resident, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at his home. He was born Aug. 12, 1924, in Findlay, Ohio, a son to the late Joseph and Isabelle (Chapman) Slack. Jack had resided most of his life in the Klinger Lake and Sturgis area and graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1942. He furthered his education at Michigan State University and General Motors Institute. On April 16, 1949, he married Doris E. Pettyjohn in Kalamazoo. She died Jan. 9, 1994. Together with his father he owned and operated Sturgis Supply Company for several years until his retirement. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II aboard the USS Vincennes in the Pacific. He was an avid trap shooter and enjoyed the lake and hunting ducks and pheasants with his sons and many friends. Jack was dedicated to his family always supportive and proud of each one. He is survived by one daughter, Virginia (Robert) Nicols of Lakeville, Minn.; two sons, William (Barbara) Slack of Scottsdale, Ariz., and David (Bonnie) Slack of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren, David Slack, Aaron Slack, Nicholas Slack, Amanda (Matt) Welling, Blake Nicols and Libby Nicols; sister-in-law,  Isla Devries of Kalamazoo and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. A graveside service and burial will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The Rev. Deb Johnson will officiate. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Slack’s memory consider the First United Methodist Church, 200 Pleasant Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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Jack Albert Van Bragt, 70, of Holland, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at his home following a battle with cancer. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 28, 2009 at the Downtown Chapel Dykstra Life Story Funeral 29 E. Ninth St. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be the hour before the service from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at The Downtown Chapel.       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. |
Jacqueline Shuster June 2, 1934-Oct. 21, 2009 Thursday, October 22, 2009 11:47 AM |
Jacqueline Shuster, age 75 of Prudenville, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Medilodge of Monroe. |
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James D. Alford, 63, of Mackinaw City died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. There will be a gathering of family and friends at the Church of the Straits in Mackinaw City on Wednesday Oct. 21, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at the church with Rev. David Wallis officiating. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
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James and Stephanie Kwiatkowski Oct. 22, 2009 Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:40 AM |
James and Stephanie Kwiatkowski, both 52, of Milan died Thursday, October 22, 2009 at home. |
Thursday, October 22, 2009 2:10 AM |
BRISTOW, Va. -- Jay Withington Johnson, a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin, former television news anchor in Green Bay and former director of the United States Mint, died on Saturday, Oct.17, at his home in Bristow. |
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Monday, October 26, 2009 7:09 AM |
Jerry P. Stafford Jerry P. Stafford, age 79, died October 25, 2009. Loving husband of Judy for 46 years. Dear father of Kathy (Leon) Agan and Karen (Dave) Scott. Dearest Papa of Kristy and Timmy. Brother of Richard (Gerri) and John (Mary Ann) Stafford. Visitation Tuesday from 2:30-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Road (north of 15 Mile Road), Clinton Township. For time of service, call 586-792-5000. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to the American Heart Foundation would be appreciated. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com. |
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Jerry Russell, 65, of Jonesville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at home surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren.  He was born March 2, 1944, in Jackson, the son of Claude and Barbara (Brawner) Russell, and raised by his grandparents Ima and Blaine Storer. He graduated from Jonesville High School.  Jerry was Supt. of Public Works for the village of Jonesville for 39 years.  He loved working with the residents of Jonesville and took pride in his job of making the village a nice looking community.  He was a former Jonesville fireman for 20 years.  Jerry was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors, along with his love of his 1969 Mustang. Survivors include his wife, Monica (Crouse) Russell; four daughters: Jamie (John) Bonham, Tracy (John) Gearhart, Amy (David) Henkel, and Stephanie Russell; grandchildren:  Danielle, Ashley, Tyler, Torrey, Dustin, Clay, Jordan, RJ, Justice, Gavin and Devin; step-grand children: Megan and Taylor; great-grand children:  Raylee, Lita, Hadrian and Ginger. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Memorial services for Jerry Russell will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale.  The family will receive friends for visitation  from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In honor of Jerry Russell’s love of hunting and teaching his love of hunting to children, the family requests that expressions of sympathy be in a donation to Catch A Dream, an organization who supports terminally ill children’s wish to have a hunt of a lifetime.  Forms are at the funeral home or at catchadream.org.  To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:42 AM |
MARQUETTE, Mich. -- John "Jack" Dahlstrom, 74, of Ontonagon, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at Marquette General Hospital, with his family by his side. |
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John F. Gemender passed away in Ann Arbor, after a short illness on Oct. 16, 2009. |
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Josephine Ybarra, 78, of Holland, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at Spectrum Hospital Butterworth Campus.  Arrangements will be announced by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St., Holland. |
Joy Lee Staelgraeve Sept. 27, 1939-Oct. 20, 2009 Wednesday, October 21, 2009 12:16 PM |
Mrs. Joy Lee Staelgraeve, 70, of Mio, passed away Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at her residence. |
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Judith F. Simms April 16, 1950-Oct. 21, 2009 Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:41 AM |
Simms, Judith F., age 59, of Brownstown Twp. died October 21, 2009. |
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Judith L. Perry, 73, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at Midland Hospital after a short illness. |
Julius J. Sepesy May 29, 1930-Oct. 20, 2009 Thursday, October 22, 2009 11:47 AM |
Julius J. Sepesy, 79 yrs, of Petersburg, died peacefully, October 20, 2009, at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania, OH. |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 12:17 PM |
Julius Sepesy, 79, of Petersburg died Tuesday at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania, Ohio. Arrangements by Capaul Funeral Home, Ida. |
Monday, October 26, 2009 2:05 AM |
O'HARA, KEITH G.; age 53; passed away unexpectedly October 24, 2009. |
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Katie M. Schmucker, 89, of LaGrange, died Oct. 21, 2009, at her residence. Visitation is all day Friday at the Dennis Schlabach residence where services are at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Mast Cemetery, LaGrange, Ind. |
Monday, October 26, 2009 7:09 AM |
Keith Gregory O'Hara Keith Gregory O'Hara, age 53, passed away unexpectedly October 24, 2009. An Auburn Hills resident, Keith worked in the automotive supply field as well as hotel and restaurant equipment repair. A dedicated volunteer for the Boy Scouts, he received many awards for his service. Dear son of the late Robert and Kathleen O'Hara. Loving brother of David, Donald (Yvonne), Dale, Kenneth (Kathy), and Leeanne. Also survived by six nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at the Gramer Funeral Home, 705 N. Main Street, Clawson. Visitation Tuesday 1-9 p.m. at the funeral home. www.gramerfuneralhome. |
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Monday, October 26, 2009 2:05 AM |
MITCHELL, LINDA LOUISE; age 58; October 25, 2009; of Troy formerly of Allen Park. |
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Leon Russell Gilbert, 81, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at home in West Olive. Visitation will be Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, from 3-5 p.m. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, with visitation from 1 to 2 p.m., all at the Chappell Funeral Home, 637 W. Main St. Fennville. Burial will be in the Fennville 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. |
Leona (Heide) Hyland March 19, 1918-Oct. 21, 2009 Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:42 AM |
Leona Rose (Heide) Hyland, age 91, of Brownstown, entered eternal rest at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday at the home of her daughter Joan Sandifer where she lived for the past 4 years. |
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Leona Safran, 90, of Reading, passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 at her home. She was born May 15, 1919 in Detroit to Stanley V. and Mary B. (Guzdziol) Czarniak. She was married Nov. 26, 1947 to Casimir James Safran and he preceded her in death Feb. 4, 1973. Leona formerly was a seamstress at Julie’s, a clothing shop in the Fisher Building in Detroit. She was an active member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Surviving are a daughter, Marie (Mark) Williams of Reading; a son, David (Robin) Safran of Reading; six grandchildren, Kristopher Williams of Shelby Township, Jonathan Williams of Lake Okoboji, Iowa, Mariah Collins of Reading, Joshua Williams of Madison, Wis., Sarah Williams of Reading, Krista (Ken) Coventry of Goodrich and Tanner Morgan; and three great-grandchildren, Layne, Christian and Alora Collins of Reading. Besides her husband, Casimir, she was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Harry Czarniak; and a grandson, James Valentine. A Mass of Christian burial for Leona Safran will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Ioane Sigarara as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday with a scripture service at 6:30 p.m. at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to Hospice of Hillsdale County or St. Anthony Catholic Church. To view this obituary and send condolences please visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com |
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Leslie “Les” Freeman Moose, of Osseo, passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Hillsdale County. He was born Aug. 13, 1931, in Napoleon, Ohio, to Freeman and Lavina Moose. Les graduated from DeVilbis High School in Toledo, Ohio with the class of 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mark and brother, Burt. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Dorothy (Lauman) Moose; three daughters, Kelly Plonka, Marie Cox and Linda Morris; one stepdaughter, Lin (Ray) Lyons; two stepsons, Gary (Nancy) Lauman and Larry (Christine) Lauman; three sisters, Beverly (Jim) Brown, Karen (Bob) Cordrey, Evon (Kenny) Rufenacht; one sister-in-law, Sue Moose; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; grandson, Jared Rose; and nieces and nephews. Les retired after managing a private estate in Perrysburg for 38 years. He served 10 years on the Sylvania Township Fire Department # 2. He was a Boy Scout leader for 18 years. After retiring he served five years on the Pittsford and Jefferson Township Fire Boards in Michigan. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Pittsford and a member of the Pittsford Lions Club for many years. His greatest joy was going to Beaumont, Texas to fish for the “Big Ones” with his son-in-law, Ray Lyons and grandsons, Justin and Damian Deaz. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Leslie “Les” Freeman Moose will be held at the First Congregational Church of Pittsford (4340 S. Pittsford Road) 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 with Pastor Terry Bobzien officiating. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the First Congregational Church of Pittsford – Building Fund, P.O. Box 207, Pittsford, MI 49271. |
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Lillian Ciszewski, 89, of Midland, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at Tendercare of Midland. |
Saturday, October 24, 2009 2:26 AM |
Lillian T. (Szyper) Ciszewski, 89, of Midland, died Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Tendercare of Midland. |
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Loren W. Weinberg, 83, of Bronson, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at the Laurels of Coldwater. Loren was born March 21, 1926, in Matteson Township to Winfield and Ifa Jean (Knox) Weinberg. He married Phyllis (Mudrack) Williams on Dec. 10, 1966, in Fort Wayne, Ind. Mr. Weinberg was a veteran of World War II, serving on the USS Amsterdam in the U.S. Navy. He owned and operated the Orland Lounge for many years, retiring in 1985. Loren was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and traveling. He was also and avid sports fan, especially the Detroit Tigers. Mr. Weinberg was a “Legioneer” with the Orland American Legion Post #423, where he had served as vice commander. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis; his sons, Wynn (Debbie) Weinberg of Bronson, Robert Williams of Angola, Ind., and Rick (Sandy) Williams of Bronson; his daughters, Susan (Jerry) Jacene of Cookville, Tenn., Cathy (Phillip) Brown of Gainsboro, Tenn., Rebecca (Jim) Dohr of Tampa, Fla., Roxanne Hicks of Coldwater, and Rhonda (Dan) Fuller of Auburn, Ind.; his sister, Joy Wagner of Colon; 28 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers; five sisters; his son Randall Williams in 2008; and son-in-law Terry Hicks. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson, and from 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of the service, which begins at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Paul Woods will officiate. Interment of ashes will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at East Gilead Cemetery in Gilead Township. Memorials may be directed to the Family. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family guestbook. |
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Lucille I. Longstreet, age 93, of Adrian died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at Provincial House. She was born June 13, 1916, in Grayling, Mich., to Carl and Myrtle (VanAmburg) Larson. On June 28, 1941, she married Earl Lee Longstreet and he preceded her in death in August of 1988. Lucille retired from Bixby Hospital, where she had worked in the Data Processing department. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Adrian. Lucille is survived by one daughter, Linda L. Pawling of Palatine, Ill.; one sister, Erdine Corwin of Louden, Tenn.; and one grandson, Brett Robert Pawling. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Ernie Larson, and four sisters, Beulah Stephan, Margaret Krome, Estelle Connin and Aileen Belmont. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Chris Brundage officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Lenawee or the Adrian Public Library. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Lyman E. Miller, age 65 years, of Hudson passed away suddenly Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, while at the Hide Away Orchards near Adrian. He was born May 29, 1944, in Hudson, the son of Carson Henning and Helen Miller. He was a graduate of Hudson High School, Class of 1962, and spent all his life in the Hudson area. He married Jean E. Green on Nov. 24, 1973, in Hudson. She survives.  Lyman retired from the Rima Mfg. Co. in Hudson in May of 2006, was a member of the Vandercook Lake Bible Methodist Church where he was a member of the Church Board, was an avid gardener, was a volunteer driver for the Department on Aging and loved his family and his dog, Skipper. Surviving besides his wife, Jean, are their children, Elizabeth Miller and her fiancé, Dave Byers, of Somerset Lake, Scott Miller of Hudson and Katrina Miller at home, and a grandson, Cameron Scott Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson, with the Rev. Christopher Hilling officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Hudson. The visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Memorials are suggested to the family to help with funeral expenses. Read this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com.   |
Monday, October 26, 2009 2:05 AM |
BELLISARIO, MARY VINCENZA; of Pontiac; died October 23, 2009; age 88. |
Mack D. Maxwell, 84, of Beaverton passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. |
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Margaret D. Schooley, 80, of Galesburg and formerly of Coldwater, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital Kalamazoo. She was born Oct. 17, 1929 in Brea, Kent., to Elvia and Viola (Murphy) Wyatt. She married Norman C. Schooley on Jan. 31, 1948 in Hamilton, Ohio, and he preceded in death May 28, 2001. Margaret was involved in the Foster Grandparent program in Coldwater. She loved word search puzzles, reading and watching "Survivor" on TV. She worked for a time at the Shaw Shoe Factory in Coldwater. She is survived by Children Ernest (Marsha) Schooley of Ft. Worth, Texas, Norman L. (Juanita) Schooley and Audrey (Mike) Taylor, all of Coldwater, Sandra Davidson, Vicki (Don) Muraoka and Daniel Schooley, all of Galesburg, and Shirley (Bob) Murray of Tampa, Fla. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 7 sisters and four brothers. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, a brother and a son. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 at Gillespie Funeral Home, Coldwater. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2009 at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Visit www.gillespiefh.com to leave a message or condolences to the family.   |
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Monday, October 26, 2009 5:53 AM |
Marjorie Carmen Cook, 85, of Alma passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at her home. |
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Martha Jean Cummings, age 74, of Adrian passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. She was born June 4, 1935, in Ann Arbor, Mich., to Anna Belle (Lehman) Riendeau and Edward Riendeau. On Oct. 6, 1956, she married Harold A. Cummings. He preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1996. Martha is survived by her son, Thomas Cummings and his wife, Sarah, of Jackson; two daughters, Robin Gragg of Belleville and Susan Klann and her husband, David, of Adrian; one sister, Pauline Teachout of St. Petersburg, Fla.; nine grandchildren, Marvin, Christina, Victoria (Mark), Lisa, Tammy (Mike), David, Tommy, Hunter and Haley; and two great-grandchildren, Cody and A.J. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Mark Cummings, and a grandson, Mark, Jr. Funeral services for Martha will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at 5 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. David Morton officiating. Cremation will follow the funeral service. Visitation will be held on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., and also on Tuesday from 2 to 5 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 the American Lung Association. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Mary Belle Carsten, 80, of Cheboygan passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 from 5-9 p.m. at the Wesleyan Community Church, 625 Sixth St. Additional visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. also at the church. Pastor Greg Kirby will officiate. A graveside committal service will be held on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.   |
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Mary M. Hedberg, 61, of Heath Twp., Allegan, died Friday, October 23, 2009, at Spectrum Hospital, Blodgett Campus, Grand Rapids. Friends may meet with the family from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, www.gordenfuneral.com where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. Private family interment at Poplar Hill Cemetery, Monterey Township.   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. |
Friday, October 23, 2009 10:51 AM |
Mary Jane McCloy Martin, 93, of Midland, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at Tendercare Midland. |
• Michael D. Strandberg, 47, of Manistee, died Oct. 20. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Monday, October 26, 2009 2:05 AM |
QUINN, NANCY ANN; of 101 Church Street, Red Springs, NC, formerly of Pontiac, MI; died October 24, 2009 in her home at the age of 71. |
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Nancy Paul, 78, of Coldwater, passed away Oct. 23, 2009 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo. She was born July 7, 1931 in Sault Ste. Marie, to William J. and Sarah Ethel (Bidlerman) Hunter. Nancy retired as the head X-Ray technician at the Coldwater Regional Center. She taught sewing in 4-H for many years. She is survived by her son Jeffry and Teresa Paul of Griffith, Ind.; friend and neighbor Jimmy Boyer; beloved dog Bo;  dear friends Vi, Betty, Mary, Ruth and David; two sisters-in-law; and many nieces, nephews and their family members. Nancy was preceded in death by her mother, father and two sisters. Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Putnam Funeral Home in Coldwater. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville, Ala. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Home, (517) 278-2311, Coldwater, MI. |
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Naoma F. Rubley, age 82, of Bronson, died Oct. 13, 2009, at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility. She had been in failing health. Services were held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Bronson First Baptist Church with Pastor John Fields officiating. Interment followed at East Gilead Cemetery in Gilead Twp.. Naoma was born Oct. 10, 1927, in Gilead Twp., Mich., to Francis and Willow (Harley) Rubley and was a lifelong resident of Branch County. Ms. Rubley graduated from Mt. Carmel School of Nursing in Detroit. She practiced nursing at Coldwater Community Hospital and Sturgis Memorial Hospital, retiring after 25 years as an industrial nurse for the Kirsch Co. in Sturgis. Naoma had attended the Bronson First Baptist Church and spent much time gardening and bird watching, keeping diaries of the birds she would see each day. She enjoyed studying her family genealogy and playing dominos and adored her many pets over the years. Naoma is survived by her brothers, Doran (Margaret) Rubley of Albion and Richard (Daisy) Rubley of Coldwater;  her sister, Charlotte Rubley of Bellwood, Ill.; her sister-in-law, Katherine Rubley of Coldwater; and 46 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her four brothers, Gerald, Elton, Gilbert and Allen Charles Rubley; her sisters, Violet Hope Eberhard and Elaine Alice Rubley; her brother-in-law, Phillip Eberhard and her sisters-in-law, Patricia Rubley and Jean Rubley. Memorials may be directed to the Bronson First Baptist Church for Missions. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family guestbook.   |
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Naoma (Ambs) Gonzalez, formerly of Colon, passed away Oct. 19, 2009, in Stuart, Fla. She was born Feb. 21, 1927, a daughter to Owen and Ruth (Corson) Ambs. She graduated from Colon High School in 1945 and Adrian College in 1949. Surviving are four children; nine grandchildren and two brother, Max O. Ambs of Williamston, Mich., and Marvin C. Ambs of Springfield, Mich. Cremation has taken place.   |
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Other Deaths Ann Goodhand, 78, of Roseville, Kaul Funeral Home, St. Clair Shores |
Monday, October 26, 2009 2:05 AM |
WHISNANT, PAUL; of Troy; October 23, 2009; age 87. |
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Paul Osborne, 73, of Monroe died at 2:34 p.m. Saturday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
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Regina (Perech) "Virginia" Kukulka of Flint, age 96, a loving and gentle heart stopped beating Oct. 14, 2009 at Tender Care Health Center of Frankenmuth. |
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RAMSAY, Mich. -- Richard Pusakulich, 54, of Ramsay, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009. |
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Robert Alexander McBride Oct. 21, 2009 Wednesday, October 21, 2009 12:17 PM |
Robert Alexander McBride, son of Shellie and Chuck McBride of Monroe, was stillborn today at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service. |
Robert Alexander and #147;Alex and #148; McBride Oct. 20, 2009 Thursday, October 22, 2009 11:48 AM |
Robert Alexander and #147;Alex and #148; McBride was stillborn into this world at 6:35pm Tuesday afternoon October 20, 2009 at the Mott Children and #146;s Hospital in Ann Arbor. |
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Robert E. Downer, 72, beloved husband, father and grandfather, of Quincy, Mich., passed away Oct. 16, 2009, in Bradenton, Fla, at his winter home.  Robert was born Sept. 23, 1937, to Wallace and Gladys (Marquart) Downer in Hillsdale.  Both parents preceded him in death.  He graduated from Quincy High School in 1955 and married Jennie Lee Gerber on May 19, 1956.  He also attended the Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music from 1959-1962.  After graduation, he became director of Camp Selah Christian Camp, Reading, for 15 years with his wife, Jennie.  He was an active member of East Algansee Baptist Church and currently Calvary Baptist Church, Quincy.  During the winter months, he attended Fellowship Baptist in Bradenton.  He worked the majority of his life as co-owner with his father at W.E. Downer and Son Well Drilling and loved his work and all the people he met during those years. Bob and Jennie loved to travel in the U.S. and to many other countries.  They also loved fishing off their boat in Florida during the winter months. Survivors include his wife, Jennie Lee (Gerber) Downer; one son, Mark Downer, Mooresville, N.C.; one daughter, Karen (Downer) Parman, of Fayetteville, Ga.  Also surviving are two sisters, Nancy (Downer) Strang of Quincy  and Carol (Downer) Turner of Edwardsburg; five grandchildren, Kortney Parman of Atlanta, Ga., Brock Parman of Nashville, Tenn., and Mickel, Taylor and Daylee Parman of Fayetteville, Ga. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Quincy Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Frank Snyder officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Quincy.  Friends and family will be received for visitation Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the George White Funeral Home, Quincy.  Memorials are suggested to the Quincy Calvary Baptist Church or Tidewell Hospice & Palliative Care, 3355 26th St. W, Bradenton, FL  34205-3607. |
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Robert “Rob” L. Kelley, age 52 years, of Onsted, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Rob was born Jan. 12, 1957, in Tecumseh, the son of Charles and Verona (Offenbecher) Kelley. He graduated from Onsted High School in 1975. Rob married Sheila G. Frederick on Aug. 29, 1998, in Onsted. She survives.  He served in the National Guard from 1975 to 1981. Rob enjoyed fishing, turtle trapping, coon hunting, his numerous coon dogs, playing cards with his brothers and spending time with his grandchildren. He worked at Ford Motor Company in Saline for 31 years, retiring June 1, 2008. Rob was a hard worker who truly loved his family and they will dearly miss his sense of humor.   Surviving Rob is his wife, Sheila; three children, Danielle (Kevin) DellaValle of Tipton, James (Kym) Frederick of Tecumseh and Nikki (Cable) Chandler of Tipton; five grandchildren, Samantha, Racheal, Jessica, Alex and Macy; three brothers, Larry (Cerise) Kelley of Brooklyn, Bill (Cindy) Kelley of Adrian and Chuck (Kathy) Kelley of Onsted; his in-laws, William (Royetta) Major of Monroe; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, a nephew and a sister-in-law. Funeral services for Rob will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at Dunn Chapel, Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Onsted, with Pastor Fritz Kruse officiating. Interment will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Garden in Tecumseh. A luncheon will follow at the Brooklyn Moose Lodge.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Lenawee or the Hickman Cancer Center. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
Sunday, October 25, 2009 1:00 AM |
Robert "Bob" Charles Graham, 71 of Midland, died early Saturday morning, October 24, 2009 at his home. |
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Ronald James Dean, 51 of Havelock, North Carolina and former Midland resident died unexpectedly, August 10, 2009 at his home from a heart attack. |
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Rose M. Rowe, 74, of Hillsdale, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at her home. She was born Sept. 25, 1935 in Defiance, Ohio, to John and Dorothy (Degler) Zinser. She was married March 11, 1972 to John Rowe, he preceded her in death in 2003. Rose was affiliated with Riggs Beauty Studio for over forty years. She was a graduate of Ayersville High School in Ohio and Riggs Beauty School. She was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Star Group at St. Paul’s and the St. Paul’s Guild. She was a member of the Wednesday morning quilting group at the College Baptist Church. Rose enjoyed spending time with her family and she was an avid gardener. Survivors include two sisters, Esther (Randall) Wigent of Reading and Eileen (Philip) Rohlf of Defiance; a brother, Walter (Ann) Zinser of Reading; step-son, Tom (Pat) Rowe of New York; step-grandson, John Rowe; nieces and nephews, John and Maria Zinser, Cindy (Jeff) Miller, Connie (Tom) Condon, Randy (Lori) Wigent, Chris (John) McLemore, Steve (Diane) Rohlf, Jeff (Tami) Rohlf, Dan Rohlf, Heidi (Tim) Keller; aunt Donna Leonhardt of Napoleon; and several Zinser relatives in Germany. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers in infancy, John and Roland; and a niece, Tina Mast. Funeral services for Rose Rowe will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hillsdale with Pastor Dan Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Hillsdale. The family will receive friends for visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Paul’s or charity of the donor’s choice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Ryan Adam Steele, 27, of Holland, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 East 16th St., Holland. |
Monday, October 26, 2009 2:05 AM |
PETRIE, SHARON E. MITCHELL; born September 8, 1942; died on October 13, 2009. |
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Salome Graber, 16, of Montgomery, died Oct. 23, 2009 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, as the result of an auto and buggy accident on Ray-Quincy Road. He was born on July 17, 1993 in Montgomery, to Pete and Maggie (Eicher) Graber. Visitation will be all day today, Oct. 26 at the Graber family resience, with Amish funeral services set for 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the residence, 900 South Ray-Quincy Road, Montgomery. Burial will be in the Girod Cemetery, Reading. Arrangements have been handled by the Beams Funeral Home of Fremont, Ind. (260) 495-2915. |
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Sharon R. Walker, 69, of East Jordan, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. |
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Shirley Gamm Mroz, age 87, passed away Oct. 21, 2009. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Chaplain David Conwell officiating. The family will receive friends at 2 p.m. on Friday until the time of service at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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There will be a short memorial service for Shirley M. Evans who passed away at her home on Sept. 29, 2009. The service will be held at 2 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the Inverness Township Hall on VFW Road and a luncheon will follow. Pastor Greg Kirby will officate. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
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Monday, October 26, 2009 2:05 AM |
DOYLE, TIMOTHY J.; 64 of Sylvan Lake; October 24, 2009. |
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The Rev. Harold L. Berry, 85, of Beaverton, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at Gladwin Pines. |
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The Rev. Harold LeRoy Berry, 85 of Beaverton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday October 22, 2009 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. |
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Thomas Dwight Clark, 59, of Midland, died Friday morning, October 23, 2009 at the MidMichigan Medical Center. |
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Thomas E. (Preacher Tom) Patterson, 63, of Sturgis, died Oct. 20, 2009, at his home following an extended illness. He was born Sept. 21, 1946, in Three Rivers, a son of Thomas Eugene and Kathryn I. (Johnson) Patterson. He was a Sturgis resident for the first 20 years of his life, then living in Alabama and Tennessee. He returned to Sturgis in 1986. On Oct. 26, 1991, he married Martha Marie (Sue) McClain in Sturgis. He was a truck driver most of his life and was employed by Viking in Centreville for 15 years. He also was employed by Grumman Olson and Syndicate companies and was a U.S. Army Airborne veteran. He was a board member of the Sturgis Toy Run and an avid biker. Surviving are his wife, Martha (Sue) Patterson of Sturgis; four children, Thomas E. Patterson III of Lake Tahoe, Nev., Tamara (Tami) Kulp of Kalamazoo, Christopher Bailey and Patricia (Thomas) Bailey, both of Hartselle, Ala.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a stepdaughter, Kari Lenon of Sturgis; a stepson, Scott (Robin) Lenon of Hawaii; three brothers, John (Regenna) Patterson of Viro Beach, Fla., Stanley (Rebecca) Patterson of Gobles, Mich., and Boyd Roberts of Sturgis; a sister, Karen (Stanley) Norris of Belton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Patricia Jaurez. There will be no visitation. Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Sturgis Evangelical Church with Pastor Rodger Moyer and Pastor Stephen Wisler officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Sturgis. Arrangements were handled by the Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon. Memorials may be directed to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. |
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Thomas J. Morgan, 62, of Camden, died unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. He was born March 20, 1947, in Edon, Ohio, to Estel L. and Betty L. (Thorp) Morgan. He attended Camden-Frontier schools. He married Rita A. Altaffer in Montpelier, Ohio, Dec. 6, 1986, and she survives. Thomas retired from Aro Corp in Bryan, Ohio in 2006 after 40 years of employment in the carpenter and maintenance departments. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family. Also surviving are four daughters, Tami (Rob) Paulsen, Southgate, Traci Szegedi, Northwood, Ohio, Christina Morgan and Amanda (Dalton) Brown, both of Camden; five sons, Larry Jones Jr., Montpelier, Tommy Jones, Marion, Ohio, John Morgan (fiancé Nikki Collins), Orland, Ind., James Morgan, Montpelier and Robert (Stacy) Morgan, Osseo; four sisters, Pat (Dan) Pearson, Linda (Ed) Terris, Sandra (Dave) Grunden, and Laurie (Roger) Montgomery, all of Camden; one brother, Bill Morgan, Mio, Mich.; 24 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were his parents and two brothers-in-law, Stephen and Greg Altaffer. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Thompson Funeral Home, Montpelier. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Wilder officiating. Burial will be at 20 Acres on Sampson Road. Memorials are suggested to the family. |
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Vida M. Richards, 84, Onaway, formerly of Indian River and Kent, Ohio, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 at home. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home. |
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Vincent P. Roth March 27, 1920-Oct. 23, 2009 Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:42 AM |
Vincent P. Roth, 89 yrs, of Ida, died Friday. |
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Violet Pearl Hahn, age 96, of Mottville, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at the Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. She was born July 7, 1913, in Portage, a daughter of Joseph K. and Savannah (Griffith) Adams. On Nov. 28, 1930, she married Raymond Hahn in Cumberland, Md. He preceded her in death on Aug. 24, 1997. Violet was a homemaker, caring for her husband and children. She also worked as a lunch aide at the Baldwin Prairie School and at Mr. Donut in Three Rivers for many years. She was a member of the Garden Club in Union, and was active in Farm Bureau and the Pure Milk Association. Surviving Violet are her daughter Susan (Arthur) Forrester of Jones; sons Raymond N. Hahn of Vandalia, Ronald (Mary) Hahn of Lakeview and daughter-in-law Sophie Hahn of Jones; eight grandchildren, Mike Spence, Dave Spence, Terry Hahn, Kathy (Ken) Rose, Patty Balcom, Kim (Rich) Hiscock, Scott Forrester and Heather (Chad) Corte; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; daughter Audrey Spence and son-in-law Bob Spence; grandsons Kenneth Hahn and Eric Forrester; three brothers, Charles, Lloyd and Dewey Adams; and four sisters, Goldie Hahn, Isabella Price, Austie Miller, and Rena Diehl. Relatives and friends will be received 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the Eley Funeral Home in Constantine, where religious services will be held  at 2 p.m. Monday. Pastor Gary Carr of Corey Church of the Nazarene, Three Rivers will officiate.  Interment will be in the Mottville Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Heartland Hospice. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.   |
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Virginia Ann North was killed on Oct. 22, 2009, when a vehicle on M-14 crossed a median that lacked a guardrail and crashed into her car. Virginia was born on June 24, 1951, and grew up in Blissfield, Mich. She earned a B.S. in interior design at Michigan State University and a doctorate of architecture at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. As a practicing architect, she specialized in lighting, working at Rosetti Associates and Newton Company, and held various teaching and administrative positions at Eastern Michigan University where she was a Department Head, Professor and Program Coordinator, and then at Lawrence Technological University, as Professor, Department Head and Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies in the College of Architecture and Design. She published in the field of architecture and presented papers at professional conferences in the United States, Canada and England. Heavily involved in community and professional service, Virginia was Chairperson for the State Student Competition of American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), President of the State Board of Directors of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Library Chair for the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), Chair of the Midwest Section for the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) and Board Member and Newsletter Editor for the Architectural Research Center Consortium (ARCC). Virginia was an accomplished tennis player and for decades directed tennis tournaments, in particular the Ann Arbor Junior Open. A competitive ice skater, she had been a member of two synchronized skating teams, the Debonaires and the Gems, and also practiced martial arts. She enjoyed spending time with her family at The Homestead in Glen Arbor on Lake Michigan, bicycled throughout rural areas of Michigan and northern Ohio, and was an avid reader. Virginia Ann North was predeceased by her parents, Vern DeGroff and Lucile Kerbawy, and is survived by husband Clare; daughter Ashley; brother and sister-in-law Frank and Susan DeGroff, niece Sierra DeGroff, nephew and niece Jarrod and Stephanie DeGroff, sister- and brother- in-law Marcia North and John Hoffstaed; and niece and nephew Channa North-Hoffstaed and Russell Shearer; and sister-in-law Georgiann North. A memorial service will be held at First Congregational Church in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m. |
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W. Stewart “Stew” Niblack, Jr. age 79, of Hillsdale, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at his home. Stew was formerly of Britton and spent his winters in Haines City, Fla. He was born Aug. 2, 1930, in Hillsdale to William S. and Marjorie A. (Miner) Niblack, Sr. He graduated from Britton High School. Stew attended Hillsdale College, Wayne State School of Mortuary Science and graduated from Eastern Michigan University. On June 22, 1968, he married Cassie D. Williams. She preceded him in death on Nov. 8, 2000. Stew served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 – 1954, during the Korean War. Stew has worked for funeral homes in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek until becoming the owner and operator of the Niblack Home for Funerals in Britton form 1963 – 1975. He then worked for United Bank and Trust as Branch Office Manager in Britton until his retirement in 1992. Stew had been a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Britton, the Tecumseh Masons Lodge 69 and the Glen H. Daykin American Legion Post 155 in Britton. He loved to fish. Stew is survived by three sons, W. Scott Niblack and his wife, Kim of Fowlerville, Mich., W. Shawn Niblack and his wife, Carol of St. Charles, Mo. and William S. Niblack III and his wife, Natalie of Tecumseh; two daughters, Denise McCormack and her husband, Jimroy of Holland, and Wendee (Saige) Richardson and her husband, T.J. of Dimondale, Mich.; two sisters, Marcella Lidster and her husband, Raymond of Britton and Penny Becker of Lenoir City, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Cassie, he was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Patricia Beach and a grandson, Justice William Richardson. Funeral services for Stew will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Grace United Methodist Church in Britton with the Rev. Amy Mayo-Moyle officiating. Burial will be in Ridgeway Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com.    Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Wayne Dale Merchant, age 77, of Ithaca, died Sunday, October 25, 2009, at Gratiot Medical Center in Alma. |
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William Robert Sowle, 85, of Jonesville, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at home. He was born Aug. 3, 1924, in Amboy Township, to Harry and Alla Elsie (Farver) Sowle. He was first married in 1945 to Clara Long and she preceded him in death in 1991. He was married Oct. 17, 1999, to Eva Mae Westfall Lockwood; she preceded him in death July 20, 2009. Robert was retired from Wells Equipment and was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Germany. Robert is survived by two step children, Judy Ann (Charles) Alspaugh of Reading and William Earl (Sharon) Lockwood of Nashua, N. H.; a sister, Chloey Foust of Litchfield; five step grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, Eva Mae, he was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Clara; three sisters, Elsie, Zelma and Mildred and three brothers, Kincle, Arthur Kelly and Harold Irving. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Craig Pahl officiating. Interment will follow at the Northlawn Cemetery in North Adams. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Jonesville United Methodist Church or the Reading Emergency Unit. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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