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Al Bronstetter, age 61,  of Sturgis, passed away peacefully Friday morning, Oct. 30, 2009, at his home, surrounded by his family following a battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease. He was born June 10, 1948, in Burr Oak, a son of the late Robert and Florence (Fifer) Bronstetter. Al had resided nearly his entire life in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area. He graduated from Burr Oak High School with the class of 1966 and continued his education at Glen Oaks Community College and later attended several banking schools. On Aug. 2, 1969, he married Ellen Waterhouse in Oneonta, N.Y. Al was a local banker for 27 years. He retired in January 2008 from Abbott Laboratories in Sturgis following 12 years of employment. He was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church and a past member of the Sturgis Lions Club. Al was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Cadmus. He enjoyed traveling, working on his computer, reading and his Corvette. Al had many interests, but what he cherished most was time spent with his family, especially his four grandchildren. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 40 years, Ellen; a daughter, Jennifer (Joe) Schwartz of Sturgis; a son, Michael (Kristi) Bronstetter of Sturgis; four grandchildren, Hannah and Emma Bronstetter and Meghan and Adam Schwartz; a sister, Dorothy (James) Lafferty of Sturgis; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Janice Ross. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Al Bronstetter will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. The Revs. Deb Johnson and Robert Keim will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn cemetery in Sturgis, where a veteran’s flag presentation will be conferred by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial donation be directed to the First United Methodist Church, 200 Pleasant Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091 or the ALS West Michigan Chapter, 731 Front St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
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Saturday, October 31, 2009 2:56 AM |
Alta D. Basile, 91, of Monroe died at 9:48 a.m. Friday in her home. Funeral services are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home, Monroe. |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 6:25 AM |
Armilla Jane Crothers Armilla Jane Crothers, age 92, a resident of Sterling Heights, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. She was born May 16, 1917, in Dodge, Nebraska. Mrs. Crothers was employed at Packard Company in war planes production. She was employed at Prieh's Department Store in Mount Clemens in the hosiery department and later as a sales associate for Schwark Furniture in Shelby Township. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Clinton Township, where she was active with the Ladies Aid and the Golden Years Senior Citizen Group. She volunteered with the American Red Cross. Her interests included flower gardening, hooking rugs, sewing, needlework, making afghans and home decorating. Her survivors include three children, Janet (Jerry) Ott Reimann of St. Joseph, Jeri L. Crothers of Sterling Heights, JoAnne (Arthur) Iverson of Macomb; four grandchildren, Julie, Jill, Jeffrey and John; five great-grandchildren, Patrick, Katy, Sophia, Cole and Sarah. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Chudomelka Bures; her husbands, Erwin W. Ott and Alvin J. Crothers; three sisters, Adella Mandel, Elma Ratzow, Wilma Crance; and her dear companion, Russell Harder. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. (instate at 10:30 a.m.) in Trinity Lutheran Church, 38900 Harper, Clinton Township with the Rev. Thees Hoft officiating. Burial will be in Cadillac Memorial Gardens Cemetery East, Clinton Township. Visitation will be held in the Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, 140 South Main, Mount Clemens on Sunday from 1-7 p.m. Contributions may be addressed to Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens Ministries. Share memories with the family at www.vickfuneralhome.com. |
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Audrey Verniel Dodder, 82, of Cheboygan passed on to her Savior on Oct. 16, 2009 at her home. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.   |
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Ava Flores, age 57, of Adrian died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center. Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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Ava Florez, age 57, of Adrian passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center. She was born Nov. 29, 1951, in Monroe, Mich., to William and Jessie (Fletcher) Adams. On Sept. 29, 1979, she married Jesse Florez and he survives. Ava attended the Crossroads Community Church. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to spend time with her family, friends and her dogs. She also loved to cook. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Kelli (Roscoe) Stetten of Adrian; her stepson, Jeremy Cooper of Brooklyn; two brothers, Steven (Lynn) Adams and William (Joanna) Adams all of Monroe; two grandchildren, Nichole (Brian) Fisher and Cody Stetten; three additional grandchildren and two great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services for Ava will be held on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at 3 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian with Pastor Pete Valdez officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Visitation will be held on Monday from 1 to 3 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 family of Ava Florez. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 1:01 AM |
CONDER, B. AILEEN; of Highland; October 29, 2009; age 80; born December 25, 1928 in Detroit, MI. |
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Barbara Miller, 58, of Vicksburg, and formerly of Sturgis, passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. Barbara was born Aug. 12, 1951, in Sturgis, a daughter of Samuel and Marion (Partridge) Thompson. On Feb. 19, 1972, she married Stephen Miller. For many years Barb taught at St. Monica’s Catholic Schools in Kalamazoo. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Stephen; three children: Greg (Missy) Miller of Vicksburg, Michele Johnson of Vicksburg and Angie Dewey of Georgia; six grandchildren, Kayla, Kendall, Summer, Autumn, Nathan and Nolan. She is also survived by her sister and brothers-in-law, Patty Miller of Colorado, Dave (Sherry) Miller of Indiana and Tim (Troya) Miller of Constantine. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Marion Thompson; and a sister, Lynne Shafer. Learn more about Barbara, view her Life Story film, and visit with her family and friends, and share light refreshments from  2-5 p.m. Sunday at the Life Story Funeral Home, 409 S. Main, Vicksburg. There will be a scripture service at 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. Please visit Barbara’s memory page at www.lifestorynet.com, where you can read her life story, archive a favorite memory or photo, sign her memory book online before coming to the funeral home or make a memorial donation to Kairo’s Dwelling. |
Bay City, Saginaw death notices Wednesday, October 28, 2009 1:38 PM |
Mary Beth Barnes, 50, of Saginaw, died Oct. 25, 2009, Deisler Funeral Home. |
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Saturday, October 31, 2009 2:35 AM |
ONTONAGON, Mich. -- Betty J. Letson, 86, of Ontonagon, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital, with her family by her side. |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 1:19 AM |
Betty Taunt, age 84, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at the Masonic Pathways Home in Alma. |
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MOSS, CHARLES L.; of Mancelona, formerly of Waterford; passed away on October 28, 2009. |
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Thursday, October 29, 2009 3:42 PM |
Carolyn Helen Worde, 53, of Gaylord, died Oct. 26, 2009, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 17, 1956, to Don and Alice (Erb) McDuff in Traverse City. |
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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.   |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 6:25 AM |
Cecilia Domingues Cecilia Domingues, age 83, longtime resident of Detroit, died Monday morning, October 26, 2009, in St. John Macomb Hospital. Cecilia was born in Detroit on September 1, 1926, daughter of the late Peter and Julia (Kowalski) Polcyn. She was united in marriage to her beloved Manuel "Homer" Domingues on October 11, 1948 in Detroit. The couple made their home in Detroit and was blessed with two beautiful boys. After Homer's retirement, Homer and his son built a home for the couple in Whittmore, Michigan where they resided for over 10 years. Cecilia dedicated her life to her family. She had a wonderful personality and was full of life. Cecilia loved traveling with her husband. A loving and caring woman, Cecilia will be deeply missed. Cecilia is survived by her loving sons, Martin (Sally) and Larry (Judy); cherished grandchildren, Adam and Kimmy; and dearest sister, Mary. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Homer on August 28, 2005. Visitation will be held in Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser, on Sunday from 2-9 p.m. and Monday 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11a.m. Share memories online at www.faulmannwalsh.com |
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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. |
• Charles LaVene Maxam, 92, of Baldwin died Wednesday, Oct. 21 in Kalamazoo. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.... |
Friday, October 30, 2009 10:08 AM |
Mr. Christopher Andrew Hasty, 32, of Gaylord, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. He was born Nov. 17, 1976, in Flint, Mich., to Kenneth R. and Marsha L. (Bellville) Hasty. |
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Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:28 PM |
Constance Craft, 91, of Monroe died at 12:21 this morning in the Mercy Memorial Hospital intensive care unit. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service. |
Constance L. Craft April 25, 1918-Oct. 29, 2009 Friday, October 30, 2009 11:51 AM |
Constance Augusta Lillian Czischke was born April 25, 1918 in Detroit, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late Otto Czischke and the late Clara (Gast) Czischke. |
Friday, October 30, 2009 6:22 AM |
KLOCKENBRINK, DORIS MARIE; age 82; and a long-time resident of White Lake; died on October 29, 2009. |
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• Dean L. "Doc" Avery, 79, of Manistee, died Oct. 26. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... |
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 1:36 PM |
Dean Sible, of Portage, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, two days short of his 81st birthday. |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 1:01 AM |
McGOWAN, DEBRA LEE; of Waterford; October 30, 2009; at 56 years of age. |
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Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:59 PM |
Dianne Marie Barscewski, 52, of Howell, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in the care of her family. |
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Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:30 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Donald Brinkman, 81 of Angola, Ind. and formerly of Bronson, died in LaGrange, Ind.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home and will be announced as soon as they become available.   |
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Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:59 PM |
Dorothy Arlene Beavers, 84, of Sanford, died early Wednesday, morning, Oct. 28, 2009, at MidMichigan Stratford Village. |
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Saturday, October 31, 2009 1:01 AM |
BERWICK, EARL J; 93; of Lake Orion, MI; passed away on October 29, 2009 in Detroit. |
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HANSEN, EvLYNNE ROSSI; age 94; October 28, 2009. |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 2:18 AM |
Earl L. Schaper, 92, of Saginaw, died Oct. 28, 2009. He was born June 22, 1917, in Saginaw, the son of William F. and Fredericke Schaper. He lived much of his life in Midland. |
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 2:08 AM |
WEST ALLIS, Wis. -- Earl W. Ver Bunker, 79, of Hurley and Harlingen, Texas, formerly of Union Grove, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in West Allis, following a brief illness. |
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Eddie Swans Jr., 51, of Holland, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services. |
Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:59 PM |
Edward John Gannon, 71, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. |
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Eileen Clarice Scott, 86, of Jackson passed away October 22, 2009 after a brief illness. Prayer services will be held at the funeral home Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Father Jeffrey Robideau officiating. Burial is at Roseland Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home is Monday 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M.  Rosary Monday 6:00 P.M. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 1:36 PM |
Eleanor Wilson Matthews, 92, passed away Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, in Palm Harbor, Fla., where she had resided since January 2007. |
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Saturday, October 31, 2009 6:25 AM |
Elizabeth 'Betty' Campanelli Elizabeth "Betty" Campanelli (nee Maniaci), age 79. October 28, 2009. Noted by family for her generosity and great cooking. Volunteered devotedly to Focus Hope Program. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Charles, Maureen (Neil) Raheja, Janice (Tony) Imbronone, Cathy Burczyk, Joseph (Melissa) and Sandra (Tim) Sabatini. Proud grandmother of seven. Also three great-grandchildren. Dearest sister of John Maniaci, Rose Balsamo and the late Josephine (Dominic) Ventimiglia, William Maniaci (husband of Amilia). Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (at Schoenherr), Saturday 3-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. with evening rosary. Funeral Monday at San Francesco Catholic Church, 22870 S. Nunneley Road (off Metro Parkway, E. of Gratiot). Instate 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Private. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com |
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Elizabeth L. "Bette" Elliott, 87, of Cheboygan, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Hospice House in Cheboygan. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 11:00 am, at St. Mary/St. Charles Catholic Church, with the family greeting friends beginning at 10:00 am. Rev. Paul Megge will officiate, burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
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Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:59 PM |
Emilie Mae Ludwig, 31, of Midland, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at her home. |
• Esther Fortier, 91, of Ludington, died Thursday, Oct. 29. Oak Grove Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
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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. |
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Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:59 PM |
Evelyn L. Seger, 94, of Charlevoix, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at Brittany Manor in Midland. |
Evelyn M. Sturtz Dec. 16, 1920-Oct. 29, 2009 Saturday, October 31, 2009 2:56 AM |
On October 29th, 2009, at age 88, Evelyn M. Sturtz was called home to the Lord. |
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Friday, October 30, 2009 9:26 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Fern I. Cogley, 96, of Indianapolis, passed away on Oct. 27, 2009, at her home. She was born In Lenawee County, Mich., to Lawrence and Stella Ries. Fern graduated from Adrian High School and attended Siena Heights College. She worked for an oral surgeon before marrying and moving to Muncie, Ind., where she lived for 50 years. She lived in Indianapolis the last 10 years. Fern enjoyed the outdoors and working in her flower garden, sharing her plants with friends and neighbors. She loved traveling and talking about her grandson, whom she adored, and she loved her kitty, Tiger. Fern is survived by her loving daughter, Karan (Jim) Slack; grandson, Michael (Tricia Gabriel) Slack; and niece, Carol (Charles) Nicholson. Her husband of 51 years, Kenneth Cogley, and a brother, Earl Ries, preceded her in death. Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, from noon until the time of services at 1 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis. |
Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:59 PM |
Florence H. Braun, 88, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 28, 2009, at the Toni & Trish House |
Fred A. Grewe, 89, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 at New Hope Assisted Living. |
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Geneva Nienhuis, age 88, of Zeeland, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 31, at  Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E 16th St., with Rev. Dan Seaborn officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visiting hours are scheduled for 6-8 p.m. on Friday and 10-11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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George Anthony Pavka, 78 of Kendallville, Ind. and formerly of Montgomery, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 in Kendallville, Ind. He was born Dec. 2, 1930 in California Twp., Branch County, to Anthony and Mary Elizabeth (Belik) Pavka. They are deceased. He married Lola B. (Back) on March 31, 1953 at Castle Rock, Colo. She survives. George was retired from the Coldwater Regional Center, and also was a retired career Army veteran, retiring from the Army in 1968 as a staff sergeant. He was a graduate of Montgomery High School,  served 21 years in the US Army, serving in the Korean War, and received the Good Conduct Bronze Clasp, and the Purple Heart Award. He enjoyed playing cards, watching football and was a Colts Fan, enjoyed woodworking, working in his yard, gardening and watching television. He formerly lived at California Township, Branch County, and also lived at Avon Park, Fla., and had lived in Noble County, Ind. the last seven years. Survivors include his wife Lola B. Pavka of Kendallville, Ind., daughter Mary and Neal Augenstein of Kendallville, Ind., sons Troy and Mary Pavka of Camden, William and Linda Pavka of Coldwater, Dennis Pavka of Churubusco, Ind. and David Pavka of  Hillsdale, sisters Josephine Williams of Montgomery and Mildred Gripman of Montgomery, brothers Joseph and Betty Pavka of Reading and William and Laura Pavka in Hillsdale, eighth grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Anna Swaney and Mary Harbaugh, brother John Pavka and grandsons William Joseph Pavka and Roger Anthony. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Ind. with prayer services at 5 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Ind. with Father James Stoyle. Burial will follow at California Cemetery, California Twp., Branch County. Military committal services will be conducted by members of Montgomery American Legion Post. Memorials are suggested to Noble County Transit. Condolences may be sent online to www.beamsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Beams Funeral Home of Fremont, Ind., (260) 495-2915.   |
Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:59 PM |
George R. Gay, 82, of Midland, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at Heartland Hampton Healthcare Center in Bay City. |
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Grace Faircloth, age 94, of Onaway died on October 26, 2009 at Lois's A.F.C. Home in Onaway. Cremation arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home.   |
Gregory Allen Wilkes Oct. 27, 2009 Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:28 PM |
Gregory Allen Wilkes, 58, of Monroe died at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Michigan Hospital. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service. |
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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.   |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 2:32 AM |
ASHLAND, Wis. -- Herbert E. Swanbeck, 92, of 509 E. Florence St., Ironwood, Mich., died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at Ashland Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ashland, surrounded by his loving family. |
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Iva M. Merrifield, 88, of LaGrange, Ind., died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at her residence. In 1938, Mrs. Merrifield moved from Minot, N.D., to LaGrange, and was a homemaker and a seamstress.  She was a member at the LaGrange Missionary Church in LaGrange where she was very active.  She was also a member of the Plato Home Economics Club,  Sharing Doll Club, and Mentor Moms and had been a Child Evangelism teacher. Mrs. Merrifield was born on Feb. 12, 1921, in Kenmare, N.D., to William R. and Elma (Harris) Kauffman.  On May 31, 1942, in Howe, Ind.,  she married Howard E. Merrifield. He preceded her in death on Sept. 7, 1982. Surviving are six daughters and three sons-in-law, Sally and Jerry Weir and Peggy Ryan, all of LaGrange, Phyllis Thompson of Iron Station, N.C., Amy and Ed Layman of Burr Oak, Becky and David Mains, Jr. of Albion, Ind., and Bonnie Hurtekant of Elkhart, Ind.; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Paul and Paula Merrifield of Fairbanks, Ark., Neil Merrifield of Denver, N.C., Keith and Jamie Merrifield of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Randy and Pat Merrifield of LaGrange; 33 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Lois Franz of Mount Pleasant; and one brother, Frank Kauffman of Goshen, Ind. Also preceding her in death were her parents; a son, Billy Merrifield; five sons-in-law; four grandchildren; two sisters; and four brothers. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 W. Michigan St., LaGrange. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the LaGrange First Church of God, 777 N.Detroit St., LaGrange,  with the Revs. Brent Danielson, Brad Ulick and Josh Hossler officiating. Burial will be in Ontario Cemetery in Howe. Memorials may be made to LaGrange Missionary Church or Gideon’s International. Condolences may be left for the family at  www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com.   |
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J. Harry Eberhard, age 63, of Colon, passed away, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at his home. Harry was born July 4, 1946, in Sturgis, a son of David and Martha (Troyer) Eberhard. Harry had served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He had lived most all of his life in St. Joseph County. Harry had worked for 28 years at the Twin County Probation Center in Three Rivers, where he retired in 2006 as executive director. His great passion in life was his family and motorcycling. He is survived by seven children, Michell (Josh) Hubbard of Traverse City, Mike (Kim) Woods of Commerce Township, Cherish (Vern) Buel of Houston, Jamie (Ray) Schmucker of Syracuse, Ind., Marina (Tim) Borkholder and daughter Abigail of Colon, Stephen Woods of Traverse City and Salina (Barry) Kapik of Atlanta; 30 grand and great-grandchildren; mother Martha Horowitz of Florida, three brothers, Ernie Eberhard of Punta Gorda, Fla., and Wayne and Leland Eberhard both of Holt; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, David Eberhard; a sister, Edna (Dolly) Rohrer; and an aunt Susie Wickey. The family will receive relatives and friends after noon Sunday at the Double M Building, 59321 Nottawa Road, Centreville, one mile north of Nottawa. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Double M Building with Pastor Thomas Miller officiating. Burial will follow at the Old Order Amish Cemetery in rural Centreville. Funeral arrangements were made by Schipper Funeral Home in Colon.   |
Friday, October 30, 2009 6:22 AM |
COMMON, JAMES K.; age 74; of Royal Oak; passed away Sunday, October 25, 2009. |
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FORTIER, JEFFREY BRIAN; age 27; of Rochester Hills; died October 28, 2009. |
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HOUSE, JERRY; of Morley, MI; age 61; died on October 27, 2009, a natural death. |
Friday, October 30, 2009 6:22 AM |
BENEDICT, JOANNE; age 65; of Auburn Hills; October 28, 2009. |
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Monday, October 19, 2009 8:43 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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 K. Arundel, 65, of Dearborn and formerly of Bronson, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, at Lakeland Health Care Center in Southfield. James was born Oct. 5, 1944, in Coldwater, a son of John and Bertha (Nowak) Arundel. Mr. Arundel  graduated from Bronson High School in 1962 and attended both Lansing Community College and the former Tri-State University in Indiana. He worked for Douglas Manufacturing until 1965, leaving the Bronson area, and then for Diamond REO in Lansing until 1969.  Jim relocated to Dearborn and spent many years with AM General in Livonia, until ill health forced him into early retirement in 1992.  Mr. Arundel  loved theater and acting, belonging to the Community Circle Players, performing at the Lansing Civic Center and also directing.  He traveled internationally to enjoy many theater productions. He also enjoyed bowling, casinos and flea markets.   Surviving are a sister, Janette and Jim Parker of Laotto, Ind.; a brother John and Ellen Arundel of Portage; nieces and nephews John (Tracy) Arundel of DeWitt, Deborah Harris of Portage, Caryn Arundel of Miami, Rob (Lyndsay) Elhenicky of East Lansing, Margaret Arundel of Portage, Todd (Cheryl) Hansman of Bronson and Angela Rinehart of Colon; stepnieces and stepnephews James (Cheryl) Parker and Lance (Cheryl) Parker, both of Laotto, and Victoria (Robbie) Bjorg of North Carolina. He was preceded in death by a brother, James E. Nowak; and brother-in-law Bill Hansman.  A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Oct. 17 at St. Mary of Assumption Church in Bronson, with the Rev. Fr. Richard Fritz officiating. Interment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bronson. Memorials may be directed to the Bronson Community Foundation for the Bronson Theater. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the online guestbook.   |
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Thomas Jeffrey Delp. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 at  Chappell Funeral Home Fennville with visitation one hour before the service. Burial will be in Lee Cemetery, Pullman.   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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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. |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 1:01 AM |
JAMES, JoANN (SANDSTROM); born in Ft. Pierce, FL and raised in Pontiac, MI; went home to our Lord October 30, 2009; at 80 years of age after a long illness with Heart and Vascular disease. |
John F. Gemender passed away in Ann Arbor, after a short illness on Oct. 16, 2009. |
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:31 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
John Steenwyk, 94, of Overisel, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in an area care center. Arrangements will be announced by the Yntema Funeral Home, Zeeland. |
Friday, October 30, 2009 1:57 AM |
HURLEY, Wis. -- Joseph M. Forini, 73, of 727 Hill St., Ironwood, Mich., died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Hurley, following a brief illness. |
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Judy J. (Fisher) Bailey, 65 of Onaway died Wednesday Oct. 28, 2009 at Northern Michigan Re­gional Hospital in Petoskey. Arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home.   |
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June Marie Starks, age 68, of rural Mendon, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at the Three Rivers Health emergency room.  She was born April 19, 1941, in Three Rivers, a daughter of Guy and Melba (Irving) Kline, and was a member of the Mendon High School class of 1959.  She married Oscar Stark on Nov. 19, 1960, in Three Rivers and they have lived in the Mendon-Colon area since their marriage.  June had worked for the Midway Cafe in Mendon, Trans-O-Gram Toys in Sturgis, and Abbott Magic Company in Colon.  For many years she was the head cook at Fairview Living Centre in Centreville.  June enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking for her family. She liked country music, mushrooming, bingo and casino trips.  June is survived by her husband, Oscar; two children, Bob Starks of Howe, Ind., and Tuesday Starks of Mendon; four grandchildren, Jesse Starks, Trevor Ice, Derek Ice and Faith Marie Starks; two sisters, Sylvia Everett of Dayton, Tenn., and Sharon Lafler of Centreville; a brother, Wendell Kline of Leonidas; two sisters-in-law, Alice Kline of White Pigeon and Carol Kline of Bronson; and several nieces, nephews and in-laws.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and by three brothers, Dale, Andrew and James Kline.  The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon.  Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. David Farrell officiating. Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. An online register is available at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com.   |
Friday, October 30, 2009 6:22 AM |
NORMAN, KAY; of Troy; died October 11, 2009; age 90. |
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 3:05 AM |
WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Katherine A. Novascone, 88, of Bessemer, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. She was in Wakefield when she passed. |
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 3:03 AM |
MONTREAL, Wis. -- Kathy J. Rowe, 60, of 128 Ohio Ave., Montreal, died unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at home. |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 2:18 AM |
Kelly S. Deering, 49, of Midland, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at MidMichigan Medical Center. Kelly's family will receive friends at the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 West Wheeler St. from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. A complete obituary will be in Sunday's Edition of the Midland Daily News. |
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Kenneth J. Heuvelman, of Allendale,  and Boynton Beach, FL., died  October 28, 2009. Cremation and interment at Allendale Cemetery has taken place.  A memorial service will be  11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2009 at Fellowship Reformed Church, 6610 36th Avenue, Hudsonville with a luncheon immediately following.   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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Kenneth Merillat, age 84, of Adrian went to be with the Lord, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009.  Ken was born June 23, 1925, in Tedrow, Ohio, the 14th of 15 children of David and Emma (McCollum) Merillat. In 1948 he married Nina Slee in Waukegan, Ill. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from April 24, 1944, to April 26, 1946, and was discharged as a DAV. Ken was a farmer, private pilot, owned and operated Ken-tel Telephone Equipment of Lenawee, KNK Payphones (with his grandson, Chip) and retired from General Telephone with over 26 years of service. Most importantly, Ken was a Christian and his deepest desire was to see people come to Christ. He worked faithfully with many different ministries to reach that goal but his greatest joy was working for Bill Glass Prison Ministries. Ken loved his family and he enjoyed watching his grandkids grow. He hardly ever missed a wrestling meet or sporting event when his grandchildren were participating, even if it meant traveling many miles. He was a very important part of each and every grandchild’s life. Ken is survived by his wife, Nina, of over 61 years; daughter, Kathy Connin and her husband Aram Choolijian, of Ypsilanti; two grandsons, Chip and his wife, Cassie, and their two sons, Chase and Carter, and Kip and his wife, Jana, and their two sons, Kaden and Keegan; granddaughter Karisha and her husband, Tony McCarthy, children Kristos and Kolya and their dad, Phil Brown); and his sister-in-law, Ruth Merillat. He was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth, and daughter-in-law, Alice (Hood) Merillat, and their two children, Kayleen and Kendra; daughter, Karen Jean; five brothers and nine sisters. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett and Bill Glass officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery with military honors performed by the U.S. Navy Reserve Honor Guard, Perrysburg, Ohio. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bill Glass Prison Ministries. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
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Monday, October 12, 2009 8:24 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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 |
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 6:01 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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. |
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 9:26 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Lester Leroy Leister, age 67, of Centreville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 4, 1942, in Three Rivers, a son of the late Lester E. and Vivian B. (Caseman) Leister. Lester had resided in the Constantine and Centreville area most of his life. He retired from Viking RV in Centreville and was an avid hunter and life member of the North American Hunting Club. He enjoyed working in his garden, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are two daughters, Holly (Shawn) Strawser of White Pigeon and Melynda (Douglas) Prusaczyk of Illinois; four grandchildren, Lincoln, Hayley and Ty Strawser and Makenzy Prusaczyk; four sisters, Sonia (Clark) Huckendubler of Mendon, Katie (Larry) Hill of Goshen, Ind., Tena (Rex) Bender of Alabama and Sally Leister of Sturgis; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Charles Willis; a son, Lester “Buddy” Leister; a sister, Dola Weldon; and a brother, Donald Leister. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place.  The family will receive friends and relatives from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis. Memorial donations may be directed to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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Friday, October 30, 2009 9:30 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Lois Wagner, age 84, of Adrian passed away Oct. 29, 2009. She is survived by her brother, Lavern Marine; three daughters, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Wagner; and four brothers. Cremation has taken place and private family services will take place at a later date. Arrangements by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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MILDRED A. HUMMON (nee. Hammon) Friday, October 30, 2009 6:22 AM |
HUMMON, MILDRED A. (nee. Hammon); October 28, 2009; age 95; of Bloomfield Hills. |
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Margaret A. Brugger, age 85, of Adrian, formerly of Clayton and Lake Placid, Fla., died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Grand Court. She was born May 3, 1924, in Deerfield to Theodore and Mary Ann (Miller) Miller. On Feb. 14, 1942, she married Leon Brugger, and he survives. Margaret had been employed by Bixby Hospital for 16 years, retiring in 1983. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was involved with the 4-H. In addition to her husband, Leon, she is survived by a son, David (Phyllis) Brugger of Clayton; a daughter, Nancy (Allen) Youtzy of Albuquerque, N.M.; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and five sisters. The funeral liturgy for Margaret will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Bob Schramm presiding. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park in Adrian.  Visitation will be held Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, where a vigil prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of service. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Lenawee or St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
Friday, October 30, 2009 9:28 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
 Margaret Brugger, age 85, of Adrian died today, Oct. 30, 2009, at Grand Court. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Margaret Mary Stewart April 4, 1928-Oct. 28, 2009 Friday, October 30, 2009 11:53 AM |
STEWART, Margaret M., age 81, of Brownstown. Margaret lost her long time battle with cancer on October 28, 2009. Beloved wife of James Stewart, Jr. Loving mother of Diane Welch and Barbara (Daniel) Law. |
Margaret Mary Stewart Oct. 28, 2009 Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:28 PM |
Margaret Mary Stewart, 81, of Flat Rock died Wednesday. Arrangements by Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, Flat Rock. |
Thursday, October 29, 2009 2:48 AM |
SAN JACINTO, Calif. -- Margaret Teresa Ruditis, 84, of San Jacinto for the last 19 years, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, surrounded by her family at home. |
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 10:08 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Margery C. Schaeffer, 89, of Howe, Ind., died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Life Care Center of LaGrange in LaGrange, Ind. Living in Howe, since 1948, Mrs. Schaeffer moved there from Sturgis, where she lived from 1932 until 1948.  Mrs. Schaeffer was a registered nurse working for Sturgis Hospital in Sturgis and LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, and also was a dental assistant for Dr. Clare Wiedlea in Sturgis.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in LaGrange, where she was very active and was a member in Altar and Rosary Sodality and a past member of the Parrish Council and in her early years she was a lecture and religion instructor.  She was also a former Democratic Precinct Committeeman for Lima Township, held offices in the Democrat Women’s Club, and was a member of the Borgess Hospital Alumni and the National Nurses Association. Mrs. Schaeffer was born on Sept. 28, 1920, in London, Ontario, Canada to Thomas and Elizabeth (Ennett) Burns.  On Aug. 17, 1948, in Sturgis,  she married William C. Schaeffer. He preceded her in death on Aug. 6, 2001. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Frances E. and Richard Hostetler in Churubusco, Ind., and Joan M. and Fenner E. Ambrose of Springdale, Ariz; a son and daughter-in-law, Tom C. and Maria Schaeffer of Isle of Palms, S.C.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and a son, William Burns Schaeffer on March 31, 2005. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in LaGrange with Father Mark Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Howe. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, at Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, with a Rosary Service at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made as Masses to the St. Joseph Church; to St. Joseph Altar and Rosary Sodality; or to ARC School of Opportunity. Condolences may be left for the family at  www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com. |
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Marian Marlene Smith June 18, 1938-Oct. 30, 2009 Saturday, October 31, 2009 2:56 AM |
Marian Marlene Smith, age 71 of Dundee, passed away at 4:50 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2009 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. |
Friday, October 30, 2009 11:53 AM |
Marian Smith, 71, of Dundee died this morning at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor. |
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009 2:11 AM |
WASHBURN, Wis. -- Martha "Parta" Nichols Schaus, 97, of Ironwood, Mich., formerly of Montreal, died at Northern Lights Nursing Home in Washburn on Oct. 24, 2009. |
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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.   |
Friday, October 30, 2009 11:03 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Mary Elizabeth Williams, 80, peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009.  She was born Sept. 15, 1929, in rural Cassopolis, to Lenn and Edith (Patterson) McIntyre. She and her nine brothers and sisters attended a little country schoolhouse. While Mary was working at a gift shop in 1946, she met a handsome delivery man. Tom Williams had just returned from the war and they were married in January 1947.  Most of their lives were spent in Michigan where Mary worked for the city manager of East Detroit. She and Tom traveled extensively finding great pleasure in local land and traditions. Following retirement and their eventual move to Wimberley, Texas, Mary devoted her time to helping others through her church and community. She has been an avid fan of football and basketball following her grandsons from pee-wee sports to their involvement as Wimberley Texans.  Mary is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Thomas J. Williams; brothers Jason McIntyre and Joseph McIntyre; and her sister Sarah Phillips. She is survived by her son Thomas Michael Williams and his wife Ida Brady of Coldwater; her daughter Rebecca Marburger and her husband Byron of Wimberley, Texas; her grandchildren Colin James Marburger and John Mason Marburger of Wimberley; her sisters Ann Rohacs, Edith Sharp and Rose Green; and her brothers Jim McIntyre, John McIntyre and Jerry McIntyre.   A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at the Wimberley Presbyterian Church. The family would like to thank the staff at Hope Hospice and many friends for their support. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 611 N. Walnut, New Braunfels, Texas, 78130 or to Wimberley Presbyterian Church, Ranch Road 2325, Wimberley, Texas, 78676.   God saw you getting tired when a cure was not to be, He closed His arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me.”  Funeral arrangements by Thomason Funeral Home, 14700 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley, Texas, (512) 847-2226.   |
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 9:27 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Mary Lou Paight, 82, of LaGrange, Ind., died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 at her residence. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 W. Michigan St., LaGrange. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sidener Cemetery in Shipshewana, Ind. Memorials may be made made to the Scott United Methodist Church.     |
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:23 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Melissa Jane Davison, of Holland, formerly of Allegan and Kalamazoo, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at Select Specialty Hospital, Kalamazoo. Friends may meet with the family from 5-8 p.m. Friday at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, www.gordenfuneral.com. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Hudson Corners Cemetery, Allegan Twp.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 1:38 PM |
Michael F. "Mike" Schmidt, 62, of Beaverton, formerly of Midland, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Oct. 25, 2009, at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland, with his family at his side. |
Friday, October 30, 2009 11:52 AM |
Visitation for Michael Irby who died Tuesday at his residence in London Township will be held from 3-7 p.m. Sunday at Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home, Milan. Services are pending for Monday. |
Friday, October 30, 2009 9:32 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Michael Sherman, a southwestern artist and machinist, died at home in Moriarty, N.M., on Oct. 21, 2009, at age 59. Born in Adrian in 1950, he was a 1968 AHS graduate, then served as an Army Special Forces Ranger until 1970. He later received his BFA from the University of Arizona at Tucson. He is survived by his father, Elwood Sherman, and sister, Brenda Wyatt, both of Adrian; a niece, Charisse Wyatt of Kentucky; a nephew, Sean Wyatt of Ohio; three grandnephews; and a grandniece. He was preceded in death by his brother, Peter; his mother Joanne Fletcher; and a grandnephew, Cody Epperhart. There will be no public service. Condolences and remembrances only to bjwyatt0421@gmail.com. |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 6:25 AM |
Michelle Zannetti Michelle Zannetti, age 82, a resident of Warren for 50 years died peacefully at her residence Thursday October 29, 2009. She was born September 22, 1927 in Italy to the late Antonio and Carolina Prugnoli. Devoted mother of Luisa (Michael) Anderson and Anthony Zannetti. She was predeceased by her husband Romeo Zannetti. Visitation will be at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic, Warren, Sunday from 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 10 a.m. with Msgr. Michael Dylag officiating. Entombment, Resurrection Cemetery. Additional visitation with the family Monday beginning at 9 a.m. until time of Service. ahpeters.com |
Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:31 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Mildred “Millie” Irene Herman, 92 of Coldwater, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Coldwater with Rev. Fr. Daniel Doctor officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Girard Township. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 from 1-5 p.m. at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. A Rosary service will be held at 4 p.m.  Millie was born March 5, 1917, in Girard Township to Enos and Mary (Skudlarick) Okeneske. She graduated from the St. Charles School in 1934 and married Eugene “Tiny” Herman on July 18, 1942 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Coldwater. He preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 2007. They lived in Coldwater nearly all their lives.  Millie had worked in the accounting department at the Coldwater Regional Center for nearly 22 years, retiring in 1977. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Guild and the State Employee Retirees Association. Millie enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, her flowers and playing cards. She especially enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews.  Millie is survived by her nieces and nephews, James (Linda) Waite of Bronson, Donald (Margaret) Waite of Paw Paw, Judith Pappas of Sturgis, Dr. John Kurtz of Saline, Carol (Wesley) Kosier of Coldwater, Vernon (Marianne) Roberts of Clarkston and sister Josephine Jasper of Coldwater.  Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Helen Waite, Margaret Parker and sister Cecilia Okeneske. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society.  Arrangements are being cared for by the Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the online guestbook.   |
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Saturday, October 31, 2009 2:56 AM |
Nicholas Allen Ucci age 54 of Monroe passed away Friday afternoon at the John Dingell VA Hospital in Detroit. Arrangements have been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, Monroe. |
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Saturday, October 31, 2009 6:25 AM |
Other deaths Mikayla Renee DePape Beversdorf, 8 days old, Rewalt Funeral Home, Richmond |
Otis Henderson Jr. May 13, 1957-Oct. 27, 2009 Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:28 PM |
Otis Henderson Jr. was born on May 13, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the son born from the union of Otis Henderson Sr. and the late Jennie Henderson. |
Otis K. Henderson Jr. May 13, 1957- Oct. 27, 2009 Friday, October 30, 2009 11:51 AM |
Otis K. Henderson Jr. was born on May 13, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the first son born to the union of Otis K. Henderson Sr. and the late Jennie V. Henderson. |
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Patricia D. Miller June 13, 1938-Oct. 29, 2009 Friday, October 30, 2009 11:52 AM |
Patricia D. Miller, age 71, of Petersburg, Michigan, passed away at 3:50 AM, Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Monroe. |
Patricia D. Miller Oct. 29, 2009 Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:28 PM |
Patricia D. Miller, 71, of Petersburg died at 3:50 this morning at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Cover Funeral Home, Dundee. |
• Patricia Lynne Knecht, 61, of Manistee, died Wednsday, Oct. 28 at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. Oak Grove Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Thursday, October 29, 2009 6:07 PM |
Dr. Patrick John McNamara of Gaylord died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at the age of 52. |
Friday, October 30, 2009 11:53 AM |
Patsy J. Lawson, 59, of Dundee died at 6:11 p.m. Thursday in her home. |
Patsy J. and #147;Pat and #148; Lawson Jan. 7, 1950-Oct. 29, 2009 Saturday, October 31, 2009 2:56 AM |
Patsy J. and #147;Pat and #148; Lawson, 59 years, of Dundee, MI, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2009 in her home. Pat had been in poor health for the past 10 years. |
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Pauline H. Johnson July 28, 1926-Oct. 28, 2009 Saturday, October 31, 2009 2:56 AM |
Pauline H. Johnson, 83, of St. Joseph, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at The Fountain View of Monroe Nursing Home, Monroe, MI. |
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 9:27 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Pauline M. Mast, age 98, formerly of Colon, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Pauline was born May 18, 1911, in Goshen, Ind., a daughter of the late Charles C. and Mayte (Farmwald) Amsler. Pauline grew up in Goshen and graduated from Goshen High School. On May 18, 1934, she married Harris W. Mast in Goshen, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 5, 1975. In 1952, Pauline moved to Colon, where she and her husband operated Lakeview Cleaners for 23 years. She also had worked as a service clerk for Montgomery Ward in Sturgis and before that in Elkhart.  She had also been Colon village treasurer from 1974-1986. She was a member of the Plymouth United Methodist Church and had attended the Colon United Methodist Church. Pauline was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #91 of Colon and an honorary member of the Grand Chapter of the Michigan Eastern Star. She is survived by her grandchildren, Russell (Marcy) Spearow of Jenison, Phillip Spearow  of Lake Okeechobee, Fla., Greg (Corine) Smoker of Union Springs, Ala., Jeff Smoker of Tennessee, Paula  Heaton of Elkhart, Craig (Barb) Mast of Galien, Lisa (Mark) Chandler of Paducah, Ky.; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rita E. Spearow, in August 2005, son; Phillip H. Mast in May of 1997; a grandson, Robert W. Spearow, in November 1981; a brother, Calvin Amsler; and a sister, Fay Walters. The family will receive relatives and friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Schipper Funeral Home in Colon. Funeral services celebrating the life of Pauline M. Mast will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with Mr. David J. Farrell officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Colon.  If desired, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.   |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 6:25 AM |
Peter S. Cusimano Peter S. Cusimano, age 82. October 29, 2009. Beloved father of Alfonso (Jenny) and Mark (Valerie). Proud grandfather of Arianna and Alexa, Isabella and Peter. Loving brother of Joe, Sam, John, Rose and the late Fritz, Jerry, Louise and Frances Tocco. Peter and his family were the ones that started the tradition of throwing the octopus on the ice at the Red Wings playoff games. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Road (at Schoenherr) Sunday 2-9 p.m. Funeral service Monday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com. |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 9:55 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Phyllis Elaine Bos, 76, of Topinabee, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, October 26, 2009. Visitation will be at Indian River Baptist Church on Thursday, Novem­ber 5, 2009, from 6:00-8:00 PM. A memorial serv­ice will also be held in Lansing on Saturday, No­vember 7th. Visitation at 11:00 AM, the service to follow at 12:00 PM at South Church, 5250 Corner­stone Dr, Pastor Don Denyes officiating.   |
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CHAPMAN, RONALD RAY; age 67; husband of Donna Y. Chapman; died October 28, 2009, in Anderson, SC. |
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REYNOLDS, RUTH B.; of Ortonville; age 76; October 28, 2009. |
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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. |
Rev. Harold LeRoy Berry, 85 of Beaverton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 6:25 AM |
Richard 'Dick' Waldis Richard "Dick" Waldis, age 76, passed away on October 29, 2009. Beloved husband of Ann for 52 years. Loving father of Barbara (Charles) Zablocki, Margaret (Donald) Kraft, Mark (Jill) Waldis, Louise (Paul) Jakubik, Annette (Brian) Holbrook, David Waldis and Matthew (Shannon) Waldis. Proud grandfather of 15. Dearest son of Mary Waldis. Dear brother of Dolores (Robert) Schwagle, Gerald (Nancy) and the late Mary Ann Watson. Proud Korean War veteran & retired Detroit Police Sergeant. Donations preferred to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. with Scripture Service 7 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Instate Monday 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 12509 19 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights, west of Schoenherr. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:33 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Richard Gruessing, 91, of Cutlerville, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. Services will be  11 a.m. Saturday, at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 7171 Willard S.E.  Interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.  Visiting is  2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. S.E., Grand Rapids. www.stroofuneralhome.com |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 6:25 AM |
Richard Leo Gagnée Richard Leo Gagnée, age 85, of St. Clair Shores, died October 29, 2009 at Henry Ford Continuing Care - Belmont, Harper Woods. Born July 22, 1924 in Detroit, Mich. Member of Amvets Post #57, Harper Woods and was in the U.S. Navy. Survived by wife, Louise (nee Valentino). Children, Jeffrey (Pam) Gagnée and Denise (Jerry) VanSlembrouck. Proud Papa of Danielle (Scott) Love, Ruth 2nd Lt. U.S.A.F., Allison, Kelsey and Evan. Siblings, Paul and Donald Gagnée. Predeceased by his sister Dorothy (Walter). Visitation Sunday, November 1 from 2-9 p.m. with evening military service 7 p.m. at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper Avenue (3 blocks N of 10 Mile Road). Funeral Monday, 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Private interment. Donations to Alzheimer Association appreciated. To share a memory visit www.bcfh.com |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 2:18 AM |
Rita Mary Leppanen, 53, of 444 W. Hewitt Ave., Marquette, entered eternal life Friday morning, Oct. 30, 2009, in the Hospice Suite located at Marquette General Hospital, in the loving and comforting care of her family. |
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 1:27 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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. |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 4:19 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Robert J. Knisel, 94, of Blissfield passed away Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio. Robert was born on Sept. 29, 1915, in Blissfield, the son of George and Bertha (Youngs) Knisel. He was married on Dec. 6, 1947, to Hilda DeVriendt. Robert worked as a farmer, and at the General Motors’ Hydromatic plant in Toledo, where he retired from on Jan. 1, 1978. Robert was a charter member of the Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Haines City, Fla., and currently was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Blissfield. He enjoyed deer hunting, golfing in the Blissfield Golf League, and in his younger years was a star baseball player. In 2007, he was inducted into the Blissfield High School Sports Hall of Fame. Surviving is his wife, Hilda Knisel of Blissfield; son, Robert (Elizabeth) Knisel of Perrysburg, Ohio; daughter, Barbara (Anthony) Harrington of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; four grandchildren, Rob (Jessie) Knisel, Robert (Heather) LaPointe, Kelly (Kevin) Kenzierski, and Taylor Knisel; sister, Pricilla Wilt; sister-in-law, Betty Knisel; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and three sisters. Following Robert’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Blissfield, with Pastor Paul Benjamin officiating. The family will receive family and friends from 10 a.m. until the start of the service at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Blissfield or to the Lamb of God Lutheran Church of Haines City, Fla. Arrangements were made with the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield. |
Robert L. Bethune Feb. 23, 1927-Oct. 28, 2009 Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:28 PM |
Robert L. Bethune, age 82 of Monroe, Michigan, died October 28, 2009 at Tendercare of Monroe where he had been since July. He had been in declining health since July. |
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 1:38 PM |
Robert L. Leffingwell, 75, of Midland, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, 2009, at the MidMichigan Medical Center. |
Monday, October 19, 2009 2:41 PM - Amy Bell, Staff Writer |
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. |
Monday, October 26, 2009 9:33 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Memorial services for Ruth Ann Kidd, 73, who died May 23, 2009 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital, will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Nordman Funeral Home at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jeff Dinner officiating. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
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Saturday, October 31, 2009 2:18 AM |
Sharilyn B. (Strauch) Hadden, 59 of Au Gres, died at her home on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. She was born May 18, 1950, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of William and Marian (Gordon) Strauch. |
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 10:11 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Shirley Gamm Mroz, age 87, currently of Adrian, Mich., died on Oct. 21, 2009, at her home. Shirley was born in Sheffield, Iowa, lived for many years in the Washington, D.C., area, Naples, Fla., as well as other areas of the nation. After graduating from Upper Iowa University School of Music, she was a school teacher in Iowa, worked for the federal government in Washington, D.C., and after her marriage to Vince Mroz in 1945, became a homemaker. Vince preceeded her in death in July 2008. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Bolling (Raleigh­); son, Gregory Mroz (Gail); four grandchildren, Kara Bolling Curtis, David  Mroz (Sara), Julie Mroz Kirk (Andy), Lauren Mroz; and two great-grandchildren, Courtney Curtis and Kyle Curtis. Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, from 2 until 3 p.m. at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home in Adrian. A funeral service will follow immediately after visitation at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Highway, Adrian. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Great Lakes Home Health and Hospice, 900 Cooper St., Jackson, MI.  Donation envelopes will be available at the service. |
Friday, October 30, 2009 6:22 AM |
WRIGHT, T. GALE; age 63; born on October 31, 1945, in Los Angeles, CA; and passed away surrounded by her family on October 25, 2009, at home. |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 1:01 AM |
RIMER, THOMAS W.; of Waterford; died October 30, 2009; at 64 years of age. |
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Monday, October 19, 2009 2:48 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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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Saturday, October 31, 2009 1:01 AM |
WHEELER, URSULA I.; of Waterford; October 29, 2009; at age 91. |
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TRAVERSE CITY — Mark Alan Wilcox, 41, of Traverse City, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at Munson Medical Center. He was born on April 21, 1968, and was a native to the Traverse City area.He was definitely an "outdoorsy" man, enjoying fishing, hunting and nature, and loved it all.His other loves included his daughter, Jordan; son, Tony; his parents, Marlene, Robert and Jenedel Wilcox; his 'kid' sister, Laura (Michael) Rice; and many close and good friends.He is going to be missed more than words can say. He will be thought of every single day. Our hearts will hold him very near, as you will know when you see a tear.A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at the Life Story Funeral Home, Traverse City, with a gathering for family and friends starting at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, c/o Jordan Wilcox.Please visit Mark's web page at www.lifestorynet.com to sign the online guest book and share a memory with his family. |
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W. Stewart 'Stew' Niblack, Jr. Wednesday, October 14, 2009 6:05 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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. |
Friday, October 30, 2009 6:22 AM |
WOOD, STUART E.; 83; of Charlevoix, and formerly of Bloomfield Hills; died October 6, 2009; at his home. |
William Ernest Steinke Jr., 69, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 in Gladwin. |
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4:56 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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. |
Friday, October 30, 2009 12:59 PM |
William Weeks, 82, of Port Austin and Midland, died Tue., Oct. 28, 2009, at his home in Midland. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law Caroline and Gary Maday of Midland. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 2:56 AM |
Wilma R. Miller, 85, of Monroe, died at 4:20 p.m. Friday at Medilodge of Monroe. Arrangements are pending at Rupp Funeral Home. |
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