Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:04 AM |
Alan J. Craig, age 51, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Friday, Oct. 30, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. |
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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. |
Alta Dora Basile Oct. 3, 1918-Oct. 30, 2009 Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:49 PM |
Alta Dora Basile, 91, of Monroe died at 9:48 a.m. Friday in her home. She had been in poor health for several years and seriously ill for three months. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:04 AM |
Andrea Mena, 53, of Mt. Pleasant passed away. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Clark Family Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant. |
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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. |
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Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:29 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 Friday, October 30, 2009 1:01 PM |
Shirley Carson, 67, of Pinconning, died Oct. 27, 2009, Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home. |
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. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Betty Jean Irwin Betty Jean Irwin, age 87, passed away Friday, October 30, 2009. Mrs. Irwin is survived by her children, Ronald (Paulette), Michael (Wanda), Roger, David (Linda), Dennis, Sandra (Bill) Webster, Kay (Dennis) Sands, Carol (Buck) Prewitt and Gail Bradford; 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren and her sister, Elizabeth Windon; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Mrs. Irwin is predeceased by her husband Carlton Robert; parents, Graham and Bertha Halterman; one granddaughter, two grandsons, two great-grandsons and one daughter-in-law. Visitation Monday 2:30-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville. Service Monday 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Fairmount Cemetery in Jackson, Ohio. Friends may share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com. |
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. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Billy R. Raxter Billy R. Raxter, age 76, of Utica, died October 30, 2009 at St. John Macomb Hospital, Warren. He was born January 30, 1933 in Andrews, N.C. Mr. Raxter is survived by his wife, Ruby M. Raxter; children, Danny Raxter, Billy "Butch" (Barbara) Raxter, Stephen (Erika) Raxter, Michael (Sally) Raxter; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Margaret Raxter and Dewey Raxter. He was preceded in death by his brother, Fred Raxter. Memorial service 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road, Utica. The Rev. Roger Heino will officiate. Online information www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 1:01 AM |
MOSS, CHARLES L.; of Mancelona, formerly of Waterford; passed away on October 28, 2009. |
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. |
Carolyn J. Taylor Oct. 31, 2009 Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:39 PM |
Carolyn J. Taylor, 71, of Monroe died at 2:10 p.m. Saturday in the Lutheran Home. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home. |
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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. |
• Charles LaVene Maxam, 92, of Baldwin died Wednesday, Oct. 21 in Kalamazoo. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.... |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Charlotte Butler Charlotte Butler, age 62, died October 31, 2009. Beloved wife of Gerald for 38 years. Proud and loving mother of Randal and Cara Butler. Dear sister of Karen King. Visitation Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Township), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Road. Instate Wednesday 10:30 a.m. until time of 11 a.m. Mass at St. Kieran Catholic Church, 53600 Mound (S. of 25 Mile Road). Burial in White Chapel Cemetery will be for immediate family only. Memorial contributions to the Michigan Humane Society are appreciated. Please share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
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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Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Davina J. Lewis Davina J. Lewis, age 84, of Sterling Heights (formerly of Ferndale), died Oct. 30, 2009 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital, Troy. She was born May 11, 1925 in Detroit. She was a graduate of Ferndale High School. She is survived by her husband, Marvin E. Lewis, whom she married on May 3, 1947; son, Steven (Nikki) Lewis of Wilmington, N.C.; three grandchildren, Glen, Jason and Adrian; five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Linda. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Monday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road, Utica. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Tuesday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, with Rev. William Lawrence, officiating. Interment, Roseland Park Cemetery. Memorials suggested to The American Cancer Society. www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com. |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 1:01 AM |
McGOWAN, DEBRA LEE; of Waterford; October 30, 2009; at 56 years of age. |
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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. |
Douglas A. Mominee Oct. 30, 2009 Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:39 PM |
Douglas A. Mominee, 55, of Erie died of natural causes Friday in his home. Arrangements by Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, Temperance. |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 1:01 AM |
BERWICK, EARL J; 93; of Lake Orion, MI; passed away on October 29, 2009 in Detroit. |
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. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Eleanor Corbit Hennessey Eleanor Corbit Hennessey, age 90, of Fort Pierce, Fla., died October 29, 2009, at Lake Forest Park in Fort Pierce. Born in Detroit, Mich., she had been a resident of Fort Pierce since 1982, coming from Mount Clemens, Mich. A homemaker and mother, she was predeceased by husbands, Cliff Corbit in 1976 and James Hennessey in 1992 and a brother, Joseph Semkow and sister, Anne Roehrig LeBlanc. She is survived by one daughter, Pamela Krause ( Dave) of Fort Pierce; one son, Charles Corbit of Rochester, Mich.; five grandchildren, David Krause (Stacie), Jim Krause (Jennifer), Amanda Younggren (Bill), Bill Corbit, and Samantha Corbit; six great-grandchildren, Victoria, Caden, Zachary, and Nicholas Krause, and Cassandra and Charlie Younggren. Services and Interment will be private from the Yates Funeral Home & Crematory, Fort Pierce Chapel. Contributions as a memorial may be made to a local Hospice. A guestbook may be signed at www.yatesfuneralhome.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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• 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. |
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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Fausto Isaias Fernandez, 88, died Saturday, October 31, 2009.   Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at North Street CRC, 20 E. Main, Zeeland. Visitation is 1-3 and 6-9 pm Tuesday at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. Burial 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. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Ferdinand 'Fred' Flaim, Jr. Ferdinand "Fred" Flaim, Jr., age 71, a resident of Ortonville, formerly of the Warren-Center Line area, died October 29, 2009 at Genesys Regional Hospital in Grand Blanc, Mich. He was born November 9, 1937 in Detroit, Mich. He is the former owner of Flaim's Rental in Madison Heights. He retired from Fraternal Order of Police, a member of Palazzo Bocce Club in Lake Orion, Army Veteran- served in the Military Police. Mr. Flaim is survived by his children, Fred lll (Bridget), Alisha Collin, Renee (Keith) Lapinski; six grandchildren; siblings Albert "Corky" Flaim, Carol Reiss. He was predeceased by his wife Deanna; sister Anna Queneville. Funeral services 10 a.m. Monday at St. Clement Church, Center Line. Visitation Sunday 1:30-9 p.m. at Ford Funeral Home, 26560 Van Dyke, Center Line; 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Clement Church. Burial at St. Clement Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society. |
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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 |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:04 AM |
June 17, 1912-Oct. 30, 2009 Florence Hazel (White) Hutchinson, age 97, of Stanton, died |
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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 are at 11:00 a.m. today at  Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St., with Rev. Dan Seaborn officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visiting hours are  10-11 a.m. today at the funeral home.   |
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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.   |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:29 AM |
BRADER, HELEN CAROL (KIMBALL); age 93; passed away October 22, 2009. |
Harry E. Brannan March 12, 1929-Oct. 30, 2009 Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:48 PM |
Harry Edward Brannan, 80 years old, of Ida, formerly of Toledo, died Friday at Toledo Hospital, after suffering a stroke. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Helen Mary Oberdorf Helen Mary Oberdorf, age 87, a resident of Macomb County for 55 years, died Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. Helen was born August 23, 1922, in Sheffield, Pa., the daughter of late John and Catherine Gaspar Sivko. Helen loved her family and loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an accomplished gardener. She also enjoyed camping and traveling. She loved baking Hungarian treats for her family at Christmastime. She is survived by her children, Mary (William) Ewald, Marlaine Desrosiers, Charlotte (Jack) Glezen, Richard S. (Susan) Oberdorf, George (Valerie) Oberdorf, Joan (James) Bellows and James Oberdorf. She is also survived by three nieces, one nephew, 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard G. Oberdorf and children, Thomas David Oberdorf and Robert John Oberdorf. Private funeral and burial will be held in Rocky River, Ohio. Arrangements handled by the Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home in Grosse Pointe Park. Memorial contributions can be made to: New Life Fellowship of Believers, 31700 Couchez, St. Clair Shores, MI, (586) 296-7100. |
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 10:57 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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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Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Isabelle Ruth Rick Isabelle Ruth Rick, age 84. October 30, 2009. Mrs. Isabelle R. Rick, of Mount Clemens, passed away on Friday morning in Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township. She was born on June 1, 1925 in Munsing, Michigan, a daughter of the late Hans and Ebba (Boyd) Baij. On October 22, 1942, she was united in marriage with Leo Leroy Rick in Mount Clemens, and settled in their present home in 1946. Isabelle and Leo were the proprietors of Handy Dandy Grocery Store in Mount Clemens from 1945-1947. Mrs. Rick is survived by her three children, Faith Ann (Tom) Madsen of St. Helen, Bruce (Patty) Rick and James Rick all of Mount Clemens. Also, surviving are three siblings, Kinkie Werner, Nima Moote and Hans (Phyllis) Baij, and many grand- and great-grandchildren. Isabelle was predeceased by her husband, Leo on July 30, 2005 and her son, George. Arrangements by the Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, Mount Clemens. |
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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.   |
JACQUELINE (JACKIE) (nee NYLUND) HUGHES Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:29 AM |
HUGHES, JACQUELINE (JACKIE) (nee NYLUND); of West Bloomfield; died Saturday, October 24 2009; at age 76. |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 1:01 AM |
FORTIER, JEFFREY BRIAN; age 27; of Rochester Hills; died October 28, 2009. |
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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. |
James D. Putnam Dec. 14, 1919-Oct. 30, 2009 Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:39 PM |
James D. Putnam, age 89 of Carleton died on October 30, 2009 in the comfort of his home. |
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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. |
Jerry Wayne Lambert Nov. 25, 1948-Oct. 29, 2009 Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:39 PM |
Jerry Wayne Lambert, born Nov, 25th, 1948, passed away on October 29th, 2009, to be with his Lord and Savior at 10:15 a.m. in his home due to cancer, surrounded by his loving family. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:29 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. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:04 AM |
July 28, 1990-Oct. 30, 2009 John Ross, 19, of Beal City, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. |
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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.   |
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. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:02 AM |
Kelly Shawn Deering, loving mother, grandmother and sister, passed away early Thursday morning, October 29, 2009, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. |
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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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Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:29 AM |
NEELEY, LEONA DELORES "Gump"; age 76; passed away Monday, October 26, 2009 at Crittenton Hospital. |
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BAKER, LORRAINE; of Highland, MI. Daughter of Robert and Barbara Cullen; sister of Richard, Sandy, Pat, Tom and Bud Cullen; loving mother to Amber Baker; and grandmother of Hailey Asseltine. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:29 AM |
MANCOUR, LUCY A.; of Rochester Hills, MI; October 29, 2009; at age 77. |
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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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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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Lloyd Van Doornik, 80, of Holland, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at his home. Arrangements will be announced by the Dykstra Lifestory Funeral Homes-Northwood Chapel. www.lifestorynet.com   |
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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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Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:29 AM |
HENDERSON, MARY K.; age 89; of White Lake, formerly of Royal Oak; passed away October 28, 2009. |
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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. |
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. |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Martin Roy Preece Martin Roy Preece, age 58, a resident of Clinton Township, formerly of Boston, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009. He was born April 23, 1951 in Romford, Essex, England to Gwendolyne Joan Mary Oliver Preece and the late John Charles Preece. Mr. Preece owned and operated a website design company, WebSEODesign.com. He was truly connected to a worldwide support network. Mr. Preece enjoyed a lifelong love of music that started in his school years playing in the band. He formed his own musical group the "White Mud" and played guitar and drums. He is survived by his mother, Gwendolyne Preece of Clinton Township, a brother David (Donna) Preece of Clarkston, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Also surviving are his great friends, Michael Flis, Greg Gracer, Linda Price and an employee at the .com company, Terry Corum. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 6 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 115 S. Main, Mount Clemens. Arrangements entrusted to Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, 140 South Main, Mount Clemens. Inurnment has been held at Trinity Episcopal Church Gardens, St. Clair Shores. In lieu of flowers, donations may be addressed to Karmanos Cancer Institute, or Hospice of Michigan. Share memories with the family at www.vickfuneralhome.com. |
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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 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.   |
Mary Ellen Cummings Oct. 30, 2009 Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:39 PM |
Mary Ellen Cummings, age 82, of Rockwood died Oct. 30, 2009. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Mary G. Dynia Mary G. Dynia, age 99, of St. Clair Shores died Saturday, October 31, 2009 at St. John Hospital in Detroit. She was born February 2, 1910 in Detroit the daughter of the late John and the late Anna Gut. Mary is survived by her children, Richard (Arlene, nee Lock), Alfred, and Patricia (Gilbert) Martz; grandchildren, Anne Marie, Craig, and Cindy; great-grandchildren, Krista and Nicholas; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph. Visitation for Mrs. Dynia will be held Monday 3-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile Road). Funeral Services will be held Tuesday; please call the Funeral Home for further information, 586-751-0444. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com. |
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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.     |
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Mary M. Letts, 74, of Midland, died Friday afternoon, Oct. 30, 2009, at her home. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:02 AM |
Michael Henry Joseph Thompson, 17, of Sanford, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at his residence. |
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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. |
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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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Nicholas (Nick) Allen Ucci Jan. 18, 1955-Oct. 30, 2009 Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:49 PM |
Nicholas Allen Ucci was born on January 18, 1955 in Monroe. He was born from the union of Gene Ucci and the late Vivian (Latham) Ucci. |
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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Other deaths John Raymond Ashal, 85, of Clinton Township, Wm. R. Hamilton Co., Mount Clemens |
Pamela J. (Hansen) Simon, 53, of Stanton, lost her battle with cancer and passed away with her family at her side on Oct. 30, 2009 in Ionia., |
Patricia Anne Riley Jan. 3, 1934-Oct. 31, 2009 Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:50 PM |
Patricia Anne Riley, age 75, of Brownstown, formerly of Flat Rock, died on Saturday, October 31, 2009 in Wyandotte, MI. |
• 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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Dr. Patrick John McNamara of Gaylord died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at the age of 52. |
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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. |
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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.   |
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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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MASON, RICHARD G.; age 65; of Highland; passed away on October 29, 2009. |
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SPENCER, ROBERT CHARLES; of Waterford; died October 30, 2009; at 18 years of age. |
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WEYMOUTH, ROGER BRUCE; age 94; of Rochester; October 27, 2009. |
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Raymond Guilds, 70, of Dundee died Saturday at his home. Arrangements by Cover Funeral Home, Dundee. |
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. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Rema Pauline Sanders Rema Pauline Sanders, age 89, of Eastpointe, Michigan, formerly of Lake City passed away Tuesday October 27, 2009 at the Henry Ford Continuing Care Center in Roseville, Michigan. She was born April 21, 1920 in Anderson County to the late Joseph and Fanny Ellen Bennett Shelton. Pauline was a member of the Beaconsfield Baptist Church in Eastpointe, Michigan. She loved playing the organ and piano at her church and visiting friends in Tennessee. In addition to her parents, Pauline was preceded in death by sisters, Ruth Weaver, Ruby Sharp, Mae Dabney and Bertha Banks; and brother, Junior Shelton. Pauline is survived by her husband of 61 years, Grover; her son, Larry (Joyce); her sister, Virginia Foust; her grandchildren, Brenda Smith, Tina Cavendish and Dennis Sanders; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Hatmaker Funeral Home of Lake City, Tenn. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Heiskell, Tenn. |
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. |
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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 |
Richard T. Jones Oct. 28, 2009 Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:39 PM |
Richard T. Jones, age 63, of Riverview, died October 28, 2009. |
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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. |
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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 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 J. Shore, 84, died Saturday morning, Oct. 24, 2009, at Bishop's Glen Health Center, Holly Hill, Fla. while recuperating from surgery for a broken hip. |
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Robert L. Leffingwell, 75, of Midland, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, 2009, at the MidMichigan Medical Center. |
Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:50 PM |
Robert L. Simms, age 64, of Brownstown Township, died October 28, 2009. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Robert Roy Lucas Robert Roy Lucas, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, in Ft. Myers Beach, Fla. Former resident of Mount Clemens, Mich. for 53 years. Robert loved his family, his many friends and his country. He was a proud veteran of the United Sates Air Force. Devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Loving husband of the late Roberta Lucas (March 18, 2009) for 58 years. Loving father of Linda (David) Jackson and son, Thom (Karen Lashley) Lucas. Loving grandfather of Jennifer (Robert) Dych, Sarah (Andrew) Meteer, Natalie Jackson, Kyle Lucas and Kendel Lucas. Loving great-grandfather of Jackson, Carson and Talia Dych, and Nina and Viviann Meteer. A Memorial Service for Roberta and Robert will be held Saturday, November 14, 2009, 11 a.m. at St. Peters Catholic Church, 95 Market Street in Mount Clemens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army. |
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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. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:04 AM |
Rose Mary Noack, 66, of Alma died suddenly at her home Saturday, Oct. 31. |
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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. |
Ruth Frazier April 4, 1935-Oct. 30, 2009 Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:39 PM |
Ruth Frazier, age 74, of Rockwood, died on Friday, October 30, 2009 in Taylor, MI. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:29 AM |
WILSON, SHARON ANN; October 27, 2009; age 70; of Oxford. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:02 AM |
Scott Sanders, 56, of Midland, died at Tendercare of Midland on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:29 AM |
RIMER, THOMAS W.; of Waterford; died October 30, 2009; at 64 years of age. |
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Thomas Charles Palmer Thomas Charles Palmer, age 84, passed away on October 27, 2009, at Evangelical Home of Sterling Heights. Born October 23, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan. Thomas is the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth. Dear father of Dawn (Richard) Stojonic and the late Barry Palmer. Dear father-in-law of Carol Palmer. Loving grandfather of Chad, Erik, Stephanie, Katherine, and Nicholas. Funeral services were private and were arranged by the Wasik Funeral Home, Shelby Township. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com. |
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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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WHEELER, URSULA I.; of Waterford; October 29, 2009; at age 91. |
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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. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Walter W. Wawrzyniak Walter W. Wawrzyniak, age 81, died October 31, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor. Loving father of Michael (the late Madeline), Thomas (Kathryn), Cynthia and William. Proud grandfather of six. Dearest brother of the late Arthur (the late Anne) & the late Alfred (Iris). Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Friday Instate 9:30 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church, 21620 Greater Mack (btw 8 & 9 Mile Roads) until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Donations are welcome to the Hospices of Henry Ford. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" @ WujekCalcaterra.com |
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 |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:35 AM |
Williard Melvin Lang Williard Melvin Lang, "Mel" passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2009. He was predeceased by his wife, Leatrice "Lea" on July 7, 2009. Mel and Lea are survived by their five children, 10 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held for Mel on Monday, November 2, 2009 at Clyne Funeral Home in Eastpointe, MI with visitation 2:30-6 p.m. and Service at 7 p.m. |
Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:04 AM |
Nov. 28, 1937-Oct. 14, 2009 Wilma Joy Griffith, born Nov. 28, 1937, to Forrest and Elsie (Prout) Brewer, passed away peacefully Oct. 14, 2009. Affectionately known as "Griff" throughout her years as a Registered Nurse at Sandy Creek Nursing Center and the various schools and ball fields in and around her home of Wayland, Mich., will be sadly missed. |
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. |
Wilma R. Miller Nov. 2, 1923-Oct. 30, 2009 Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:39 PM |
Wilma R. Miller, 85, of Monroe, died at 4:20 p.m. Friday at Medilodge of Monroe. |
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