Monday, November 2, 2009

Michigan Obituaries 11/02/09


 


 


 

Alan L. Grieve

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Albert E. Shepherd

Monday, November 2, 2009 6:48 AM 

Albert E. Shepherd Albert E. Shepherd, age 94, passed October 31, 2009. Albert was born and raised in a small town in Pennsylvania and married Helen in 1937. They lived in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and settled in Detroit. He later moved to Florida for six months out of the year with Myrtle. He worked for General Motors for 35 years. His wife Helen and son Bud preceded him in death. He enjoyed his children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved to travel and visited much of the United States and China, Hong Kong, Panama Canal, South America, the Caribbean, and Hawaii with his wife Myrtle, before arthritis slowed him down. Albert was active in the Lion's Club, Knights of Columbus, and was a co-founder of the National Spasmodic Torticolis Association and served as an officer for many years. He is survived by his beloved wife Myrtle. Loving father of Elaine (Bill) Kelch, Jack (Robin) Shepherd, Sandra VanGieson, David (Linda) Cochran. Proud grandfather of Kimberly Shepherd, Heather (Rod Greve) Kelch, Jon (Erin) Kelch, John Paul (Rachael Lightle) Shepherd, Natalie Shepherd, Don (Cindy) VanGieson, Tom VanGieson, Theresa Rigney, Doug Cochran, and Debbie (Gary) LaVere. Caring great-grandfather of Andrea VanGieson, Adam and Daniel VanGieson, Cassandra, Sara and Valerie LaVere, Tyler Williams and Ethan Kelch. Visitation Tuesday, November 3, 3-9 p.m. with a Knights of Columbus service Tuesday evening Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville and Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. at St. Angela Catholic Church 25272 Chippendale St, Roseville. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to National Spasmodic Torticollis Association, 9920 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Share a memory with the family at www.KaulFuneraHome.com


 


 

Alfred 'Butch' Taylor

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Alice R. Atia

Monday, November 2, 2009 6:48 AM 

Alice R. Atia Alice R. Atia, age 81 of Shelby Township died October 31, 2009. Alice enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking and above all, enjoyed spending time with her family. Beloved wife of John J. Atia sharing nearly 40 years together. Loving mother of Nancy (Jim) Campbell, Pamela (the late Joe) Malburg, Connie Atia-Ahrens, JoAnn Atia, Jerry (Lynne) Flowers, Edward (Sherry) Flowers, Ronald (Elizabeth) Flowers and Carolyn (Otis) Marshall. Cherished grandmother of 19; and great-grandmother of eight. Alice is also survived by her nephews, Charles and Ron Crozier, and her niece, Betty (Matt) Reinowski. Visitation today from 3-9 p.m. at Gramer Funeral Home, Diener Chapel (48271 Van Dyke, Shelby Township) and funeral service Tuesday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.gramerfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Alta D. Basile

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. 


 


 

Anthony Paul Faraone *

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Archie L. Sams

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Arthur C. Radke *

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Audrey Verniel Dodder

Monday, October 19, 2009 8:41 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.  


 


 

Ayres, John Thomas *

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B. AILEEN CONDER

Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:29 AM 

CONDER, B. AILEEN; of Highland; October 29, 2009; age 80; born December 25, 1928 in Detroit, MI.


 


 

Banks, Lewis Wesley "Lewie"

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Barbara Alona Reichard

Monday, November 2, 2009 6:57 AM 

Feb. 24, 1919- Oct. 31, 2009 Barbara Alona Reichard, age 90, of St. Louis, died Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at her residence. 


 


 

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Barbara Barrett Sutton

Monday, November 2, 2009 10:04 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Barbara Barrett Sutton, age 83, of Hudson, wife of Justin “Jack” Sutton, passed away Sept. 26, 2009, in Adrian after a long illness. She lived in Lansing until moving to Hudson in 1988. A visitation and celebration of Barbara’s life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson. Contributions in Barbara’s name can be made to W.K.A.R, Channel 23 PBS. Barb would be delighted. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Read her full obituary and send condolences to her family at www.brownvanhemert.com.


 


 

Barbara E. Monroe

Monday, November 2, 2009 12:47 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Barbara E. Monroe, 75, of White Pigeon, Mich., passed away Friday evening, Oct. 30, 2009, at Sturgis Hospital. She was born June 23, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pa., a daughter to the late Charles and Alberta (Taschner) Garton. Barbara had resided in White Pigeon for the past 10 years. Prior to that she lived in Sturgis and her early life was lived in Philadelphia, where she graduated from German Town High School and continued her education in X-Ray Technology at Temple University. In 1994, she retired from Sturgis Hospital following 35 years of dedicated employment as an E-Ray Technician. Barbara also worked in Dr. Olin L. Lepard’s office in Sturgis and received her training and began her career at the German Town Hospital. On Oct. 15, 1955, she married Charles Monroe in Philadelphia. Barbara was an active member of the Three Rivers Bible Church in Three Rivers and enjoyed word games, especially Scrabble. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Charles; one daughter, Jan (David) Adamson of Sturgis; two sons, Mark (Patricia) Monroe of LaGrange, Ind., and Tim (Kris) Monroe of Manitou Springs, Colo.; 12 grandchildren, Scott Adamson, Rachel Brittin, Kirsten Schipper, Summer Adamson, Candice Adamson, Shelemiah Blood, Joshua Monroe, Bethel Monroe, Rebecca Monroe, Anna Monroe, Sarah Monroe and Ben Monroe; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters,  Patricia Hale of Tulsa, Okla. and Norma Bucia of Brigantine, NJ; one brother, David (Dorothy) Garton of East Greenville, Pa.; and one niece and several nephews. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091, (269) 651-3284. Funeral services celebrating the life of Barbara E. Monroe will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rev. James Bailey of the Three Rivers Bible Church will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Monroe’s memory consider the Bair Lake Bible Camp, 12500 Prang St., Jones, MI 49061-9739. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.  


 


 

Barbara Miller

Monday, November 2, 2009 1:00 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mass of Christian Burial funeral service for Barbara D. Miller will be at 11 a.m. today at St. Martin of Tours in Vicksburg.  Arrangements were handled by the Life Story Funeral Homes, Vicksburg.   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. 


 


 

Bernis V. Bogan

Monday, November 2, 2009 1:42 AM 

IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Bernis V. Bogan, 86, of Ironwood, died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, in Ironwood.


 


 

Betty J. Letson

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.


 


 

Betty Louise Palmer *

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Betty Taunt

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.


 


 

Carolyn Helen Worde

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. 


 


 

Carroll Duane Mercer

Monday, October 19, 2009 2:49 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.  


 


 

Chad R. Johnson

Monday, October 19, 2009 2:43 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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

• Charles LaVene Maxam, 92, of Baldwin died Wednesday, Oct. 21 in Kalamazoo. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements....


 


 

Christopher Andrew Hasty

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. 


 


 

Clarence Roger 'Bud' McCarthy

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Clayton Edward Loft

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Crawford, Marilyn E. *

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Crego, Alpha Mae *

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Don Griffin

Monday, November 2, 2009 6:57 AM 

Nov. 26, 1935-Oct. 31, 2009 Don Griffin, a quiet soul, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at his home with his family surrounding him.


 


 

Donahue, Matthew Edward *

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Dooley, Margaret B. *

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Dorothy Arlene Beavers

Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:59 PM

Dorothy Arlene Beavers, 84, of Sanford, died early Wednesday, morning, Oct. 28, 2009, at MidMichigan Stratford Village. 


 


 

Dorothy L. Stevenson

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Dorothy Sanborn Lee Snyder *

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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. 


 


 

EDWARD A. GILL

Monday, November 2, 2009 2:05 AM 

GILL, EDWARD A.; age 73; of Commerce; went to be with his Lord on November 1, 2009. 


 


 

EUPHEMA OGANS

Monday, November 2, 2009 2:05 AM 

OGANS, EUPHEMA; of Clarkston; November 1, 2009; at 75 years of age. 


 


 

Earl L. Schaper

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. 


 


 

Earl W. Ver Bunker

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.


 


 

Eddie Swans Jr., 51

Friday, October 30, 2009 10:36 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Eddie Swans Jr., 51, of Holland, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services.


 


 

Edward John Gannon

Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:59 PM 

Edward John Gannon, 71, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. 


 


 

Eileen Clarice Scott

Monday, October 26, 2009 9:32 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.


 


 

Elizabeth 'Bette' Fischer

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Elizabeth L. "Bette" Elliott

Monday, October 26, 2009 9:31 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.


 


 

Eloise Campbell *

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Esther Fortier

• Esther Fortier, 91, of Ludington, died Thursday, Oct. 29. Oak Grove Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....


 


 

Esther Marie Frabott

Monday, October 19, 2009 8:42 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

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. 


 


 

Fausto Fernandez, 88

Saturday, October 31, 2009 10:57 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.


 


 

Florence H. Braun

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 


 


 

Florence Hazel Hutchinson *

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Fred A. Grewe

Fred A. Grewe, 89, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 at New Hope Assisted Living. 


 


 

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Geneva Nienhuis, 88

Friday, October 30, 2009 10:42 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.  


 


 

George Anthony Pavka

Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:33 PM - Amanda VanAuker

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.  


 


 

George R. Gay

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. 


 


 

Gerald T. Lawlor

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Grace Faircloth

Monday, October 26, 2009 9:30 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.   


 


 

GreatLakesEscapes.com

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Green Jr., John L. *

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HELEN CAROL (KIMBALL) BRADER

Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:29 AM 

BRADER, HELEN CAROL (KIMBALL); age 93; passed away October 22, 2009. 


 


 

Harold Lang

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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. 


 


 

Henry M. Ramsby

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.  


 


 

Herbert E. Swanbeck

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

Thursday, October 29, 2009 3:28 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.  


 


 

J. Harry Eberhard

Saturday, October 31, 2009 3:39 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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. 


 


 

James D. Alford

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.


 


 

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. 


 


 

Jeffrey Delp

Friday, October 30, 2009 10:40 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.


 


 

Jerry DesRochers

Monday, November 2, 2009 6:57 AM 

Jerry DesRochers, of Ithaca, died Saturday, Oct. 31, in South Dakota. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. 


 


 

Jerry Russell

Monday, October 19, 2009 2:47 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

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. 


 


 

JoANN (SANDSTROM) JAMES

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

John F. Gemender passed away in Ann Arbor, after a short illness on Oct. 16, 2009. 


 


 

John F. Powers *

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John L. Jerovsek

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John R. Cook *

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John Steenwyk, 94

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. 


 


 

Jonathon Longanbach

Monday, November 2, 2009 6:57 AM 

Jonathon Longanbach, age 50, of Sumner, died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, in Detroit. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca.


 


 

Joseph M. Forini

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. 


 


 

Joseph Nugent

Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Joseph Nugent, age 49, passed away Oct. 23, 2009, at the University of Michigan Health System. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, Mich. 


 


 

Judy J. Bailey

Saturday, October 31, 2009 9:56 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.  


 


 

Karen Weaver

Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Karen Weaver, 66, passed away Oct. 25, 2009, at Hurley Hospital. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, Mich.


 


 

Katherine A. Novascone

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.


 


 

Kathy J. Rowe

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. 


 


 

Keith Blackmer

Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Keith Blackmer, 52, passed away Oct. 30, 2009, at Henry Ford Hospital. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, Mich. 


 


 

Kelly S. Deering

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.


 


 

Kelly Shawn Deering

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. 


 


 

Kenneth Heuvelman, 80

Friday, October 30, 2009 10:38 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.


 


 

Kenneth T. Turk

Kenneth T. Turk, 70, of Manistee, died Wednesday, Oct. 28. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... 


 


 

Kevin R. Felton *

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LEONA DELORES "GUMP" NEELEY

Monday, November 2, 2009 2:05 AM 

NEELEY, LEONA DELORES "Gump"; age 76; passed away Monday, October 26, 2009 at Crittenton Hospital. 


 


 

LEONA DELORES "Gump" NEELEY

Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:29 AM 

NEELEY, LEONA DELORES "Gump"; age 76; passed away Monday, October 26, 2009 at Crittenton Hospital.


 


 

LORRAINE BAKER

Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:29 AM 

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. 


 


 

LUCY A. MANCOUR

Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:29 AM 

MANCOUR, LUCY A.; of Rochester Hills, MI; October 29, 2009; at age 77. 


 


 

Larry D. Louth

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Leah E. Moore

Monday, November 2, 2009 12:49 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Leah E. Moore, 92, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Saturday afternoon Oct. 31, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes - Hackman Chapel of Sturgis.   


 


 

Leona Safran

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


 


 

Leonel Hinojosa

Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Leonel Hinojosa, 73, passed away Oct. 29, 2009, at Sparrow Hospital. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 201 Miller Road, Lansing, Mich., with the Rev. Fr. Frederick Thelen as Presider. Cremation rites will follow. Visitation will be from noon until the time of Mass.  Arrangements are under the direction of J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Leslie Freeman Moose

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.


 


 

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Lloyd Van Doornik, 80

Saturday, October 31, 2009 10:54 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lloyd Van Doornik, 80, of Holland, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00am Wednesday at the Beechwood Reformed Church, 895 Ottawa Beach Road with the Rev. Marvin Beukelman officiating. Burial will be in the Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 pm Tuesday at the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes-Northwood Chapel, 295 Douglas Ave.   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.


 


 

Lorraine Joy (Hudson) Britten-Poe

Monday, November 2, 2009 6:57 AM 

Lorraine Joy (Hudson) Britten-Poe, aged 75, gave up her earthly body and entered into the presence of Jesus Christ on Nov. 1, 2009 following a courageous battle with a lengthy illness.


 


 

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MARY K. HENDERSON

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 Teresa Ruditis

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.


 


 

Margery C. Schaeffer

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.


 


 

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. 


 


 

Marie Elizabeth Sieman

Monday, November 2, 2009 6:48 AM 

Marie Elizabeth Sieman Marie Elizabeth Sieman died on Friday, October 30, 2009, following a long decline. She was born April 22, 1913, in Detroit, daughter of Arthur James Lyons and Marie Koch. She graduated from high school at age 16 and worked to help support her family during the Depression. She married Dan Kaye in 1939, lived briefly in Los Angeles following his death in 1944. She married Stanley Sieman in 1947 and resided in Detroit until 1966 when they moved to New Baltimore. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, crafts and the Detroit Tigers. She taught catechism classes for over 40 years, first at St. Matthew's (Detroit) and then at St. Mary's (New Baltimore). Survived by her daughter, Diane (Harry) Briggs; granddaughters, Elizabeth Briggs and Amelie (Jay) Riendl; dear sister Marjorie Lyons; loving niece Violet (Sugar) Triblo; godson Casey (Sherry) Triblo; grandniece Shawn Triblo; and grandnephew Robert Triblo. She was predeceased by husbands Dan Kaye and Stanley Sieman, and by siblings, Violet, Lester, Lovern, Donald and Arthur. Visitation 2:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, with a 7 p.m. rosary at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore. Instate 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, until time of liturgy at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Queen of Creation Church, 50931 Maria, New Baltimore. Memorials may be made to St. Mary Church.


 


 

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Marsha Lee Campbell

Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Marsha Lee Campbell, 46, passed away suddenly at her home. Marsha was preceded in death by her mother, Jeaneatte V. Anderson. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Campbell of Sheridan, Mich.; two sons, Andrew Anderson and Brian Stead, both of Adrian; and one daughter, Amanda Anderson of Baltimore. She also had three grandsons, A.J. Anderson, Christian and Steven Case, all in Kalkaska. Marsha can be viewed at the Purse Funeral Home in Adrian on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, from 3 to 6 p.m. with the service following at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations for the three children she left behind to help with expenses.


 


 

Martha 'Parta' Nichols Schaus

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. 


 


 

Mary Agnes Baker

Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mary Agnes Baker, age 94 years, of Hudson passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at Tender-care of Adrian. Mary was born on July 25, 1915, in Hudson, the daughter of George and Mabel (Gatrel) Wollet. She was a lifelong resident of Hudson. She married L.C. Baker Sr. on July 8, 1933, in Angola, Ind. L.C. preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 1984. Mary worked at M&S Manufacturing in Hudson for over 44 years, retiring in 1979. She was an active member of the Hudson Wesleyan Church, the Women’s Club and the Missionary Society. She was an avid volunteer, loved gardening and baking pies, going out to eat, traveling and just going for rides in the car. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary was a loving person who will be dearly missed by all, especially those who called her “Grandma.” Mary is survived by two children, Susanne Stanley of Hudson and Gerald (Ann) Baker of Addison; nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; two brothers, Leon (Georgia) Wollet of Pittsford and Ronald (Mary) Wollet of Edgewater, Fla.; one sister, Nancy Blunt of Valdosta, Ga.; two sisters-in-law, Marge Wollet of Jackson and Patricia Wollet of Hudson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a son, L.C. Baker Jr., a great-granddaughter, five brothers and two sisters. Funeral services for Mary will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at the Hudson Wesleyan Church with Pastor Mark Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Hudson. Visitation will be on Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson. Memorials are suggested to the Hudson Senior Center. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com.


 


 

Mary Andrea 'Andy' Otte

Monday, November 2, 2009 1:40 AM

DULUTH, Minn. -- Mary Andrea "Andy" Otte,   69, of 11163 N. Kuusisto Road, Hurley, Wis., went home with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. 


 


 

Mary Belle Carsten

Monday, October 19, 2009 8:44 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.  


 


 

Mary Elizabeth Williams

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.  


 


 

Mary Ellen Cummings Oct. 30, 2009

Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:39 PM 

Mary Ellen Cummings, age 82, of Rockwood died Oct. 30, 2009. 


 


 

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Mary Lou Paight

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.    


 


 

Mary M. Letts

Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:02 AM 

Mary M. Letts, 74, of Midland, died Friday afternoon, Oct. 30, 2009, at her home. 


 


 

Maxine Betty Gargan

Maxine Betty Gargan, 83, of Ludington, died Oct. 30. Oak Grove Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... 


 


 

Michael Dale Garriott

Monday, November 2, 2009 6:48 AM

Michael Dale Garriott Michael Dale Garriott, age 54, of New Boston, died October 31, 2009. Beloved husband of Denise. Loving father of Tracy (Jerry) DuVall and "son" Logan. Dear grandfather of Carrington and Mia. He is also survived by his brothers, Ken (Noreen), John (Happiness) David (Yai) Donald (Sandra) and Russell; his sisters, Lois and Faith; his mother-in-law, Rose Marie Riopelle; and many nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law; and his faithful companions, Max and Erma. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Katherine and his brother, Fred. Funeral service is Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. at Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, (next to Michigan Memorial Park) 30895 Huron River Drive, Huron Township, (734) 783-2646. Visitation is Tuesday, 1-9 p.m. www.michiganmemorialfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Michael Henry Joseph Thompson

Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:02 AM 

Michael Henry Joseph Thompson, 17, of Sanford, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at his residence. 


 


 

Mildred "Millie" Irene Herman

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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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.


 


 

Nicholas Allen 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

Monday, November 2, 2009 6:48 AM 

Other deaths Dorothy Louise Cottrill, 72, of Warren, Rudy Funeral Home, Center Line


 


 

Pamela J. (Hansen) Simon

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 Lynn Knecht

• 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....


 


 

Patrick John McNamara

Thursday, October 29, 2009 6:07 PM 

Dr. Patrick John McNamara of Gaylord died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at the age of 52. 


 


 

Paul E. Dust

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Paul W. 'Butch' DeRouin

Monday, November 2, 2009 6:48 AM 

Paul W. 'Butch' DeRouin Paul W. "Butch" DeRouin, age 65, of Warren, died Oct. 31, 2009. Retiree of Magna Intier, life partner of Sylvia Charron. Survived by his sister, Cindy Sue DeRouin and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Albert and June and brother, Darrell DeRouin. Visitation on Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at Rudy Funeral Home, 25650 Van Dyke (10 1/2 Mile). Funeral Services Wednesday 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Rainbow Connection for Kids Wishes, 621 W University, Rochester, MI 48037, appreciated.


 


 

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. 


 


 

Pauline M. Mast

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.  


 


 

Peter R. Andrews

Monday, November 2, 2009 6:48 AM 

Peter R. Andrews Peter R. Andrews "Andriuskevicius," age 76, of Sterling Heights, died October 28, 2009. He was born May 24, 1933. Mr. Andrews served in the 300th military command, retired as Sergeant Major after 35 years of service and also served in the Korean War and was a combat medic and chemist. Mr. Andrews belonged to the VFW, Eagles and American Legion. Retiree from GM Tech Center Local 160. He was a great historian and loved his Lithuanian heritage. Our family will miss him dearly. Beloved husband of the late Marcella. Loving father of Rita (Mark) Stegeman, Suzanne (Scott) Smith and the late Peter John Andrews. Proud grandfather of James Halley, Patrick Halley, Alexander Stegeman, Andrew Stegeman, Shane Smith and Sara Smith. Great-grandfather of Anthony & Kylee. Dear brother of the late Al Andriuskevicius. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (at Schoenherr), Monday 2-9 p.m. with Rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday, instate 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Lithuanian Church, 1720 25th Street, Detroit, until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com.


 


 

Phyllis Elaine Bos

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.  


 


 

RICHARD G. MASON

Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:29 AM 

MASON, RICHARD G.; age 65; of Highland; passed away on October 29, 2009. 


 


 

RICHARD R. CORNELL

Monday, November 2, 2009 2:05 AM 

CORNELL, RICHARD R.; age 93; of Auburn Hills; November 1, 2009. 


 


 

ROBERT CHARLES SPENCER

Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:29 AM 

SPENCER, ROBERT CHARLES; of Waterford; died October 30, 2009; at 18 years of age. 


 


 

ROBERT TULLIUS

Sunday, November 1, 2009 12:24 PM 

TULLIUS, ROBERT; age 74; of Hartland; October 31, 2009. 


 


 

ROGER BRUCE WEYMOUTH

Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:29 AM 

WEYMOUTH, ROGER BRUCE; age 94; of Rochester; October 27, 2009. 


 


 

Ramon E. Guilds

Monday, November 2, 2009 10:02 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Ramon E. Guilds, age 70, of Dundee passed away Oct. 31, 2009. Services pending at Cover Funeral Home, 734-529-3156. 


 


 

Raymond Guilds Oct. 31, 2009

Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:39 PM 

Raymond Guilds, 70, of Dundee died Saturday at his home. Arrangements by Cover Funeral Home, Dundee. 


 


 

Regina (Perech) "Virginia" Kukulka

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

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.


 


 

Richard D. Wrobleski

Monday, November 2, 2009 6:48 AM 

Richard D. Wrobleski Richard D. Wrobleski, age 78, of Caro, formerly of Atlanta, Fraser and Warren, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2009. Richard was born August 15, 1931, in Detroit, the son of the late John and Edith Wrobleski. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. Beloved husband of Marilyn. Dear father of David (Dianne), James (Melody), Donna (Kenneth) Antoncew and the late Daniel and Timothy. Dear grandfather of Daniel, Dawn, Samantha, Jessica Wrobleski, Cassandra Dienst and Victoria Antoncew. In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by his brothers, John and Donald and sister, Lorraine Boggess. Visitation will be Tuesday 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture service at the Wasik Funeral Home, 49150 Schoenherr Road (north of 22 Mile Road), Shelby Township. Instate Wednesday 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. funeral Mass at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 54045 Schoenherr (north of 24 Mile Road), Shelby Township. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Richard Gruessing, 91

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


 


 

Richard T. Jones Oct. 28, 2009

Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:39 PM

Richard T. Jones, age 63, of Riverview, died October 28, 2009. 


 


 

Rita Mary (Porte) Leppanen

Monday, November 2, 2009 10:29 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. 


 


 

Robert Donald Callahan

Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Robert Donald Callahan, age 74, passed away Oct. 31, 2009. He is survived by his children, Deborah Callahan, Michael Callahan and Sheryl Cuellar; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his sister, Linda. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, his parents and two brothers. Cremation has taken place, and burial of the cremains will be at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the family. Arrangements by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Robert E. Downer

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.


 


 

Robert J. Shore

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. 


 


 

Robert L. Leffingwell

Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:59 PM 

Robert L. Leffingwell, 75, of Midland, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, 2009, at the MidMichigan Medical Center. 


 


 

Robert L. Simms Oct. 28, 2009

Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:50 PM 

Robert L. Simms, age 64, of Brownstown Township, died October 28, 2009. 


 


 

Rocho, Ruth E.

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Roland George

Sunday, November 1, 2009 9:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Roland George of Bronson, died on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home, and will be announced as soon as they become available.  


 


 

Ronald A. 'Ron' Leo Sr.

Monday, November 2, 2009 12:48 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Ronald Andrew “Ron” Leo Sr., age 65, of Three Rivers, died Saturday Oct. 31, 2009, at his home.  He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Oct. 5, 1944, and attended schools in the Pittsburg area.  Ron was married to Patricia Wightman on June 8, 1966 in Winchester, Pa.  They moved to the Mendon area in 1966 where Ron worked for Research Molding. He has been employed by Crocker Limited, now known as Camoplast for the past 30 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and especially golf. Ron is survived by his wife, Patricia;  three sons, Michael Leo (Danielle) of Mendon, Ronald Leo, Jr. of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Gary Leo of Marathon, Fla.; and a grandson, Alex Leo.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Angela Leo.  The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon.  Cremation has been conducted and a private interment of ashes will take place later.  The family suggests that memorials be directed to either the American Heart Association, or the American Diabetes Association, and envelopes will be available at the funeral home.  An online register is available, and condolences may be left at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com.


 


 

Rose M. Rowe

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.


 


 

Rose Mary Noack

Monday, November 2, 2009 6:57 AM 

Nov. 30, 1942-Oct. 31, 2009 Rose Mary Noack, age 66, of Alma, passed away suddenly, Saturday, October 31, 2009 at her home. 


 


 

Ruth Ann Kidd

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.


 


 

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. 


 


 

SHARON ANN WILSON

Sunday, November 1, 2009 1:29 AM 

WILSON, SHARON ANN; October 27, 2009; age 70; of Oxford. 


 


 

Sam S. Frazzitta

Monday, November 2, 2009 6:48 AM 

Sam S. Frazzitta Sam S. Frazzitta, age 92, of Sterling Heights, died Sunday, November 1, 2009. He is survived by his dear friend, Frances Gronowski; daughter, Barbara (Don) Straith; grandchildren, Don (Dawn) Straith and Pam (Greg) Haller; great-grandchildren, Chase and Lauren. He is predeceased by his wife, Helen. Visitation for Mr. Frazzitta will be Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile Road). He will lie instate Wednesday 10 a.m. at St. Sylvester Catholic Church until the time of the funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com.


 


 

Scott Sanders

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

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.


 


 

Sharon Sue Parker

Monday, November 2, 2009 6:48 AM 

Sharon Sue Parker Sharon Sue Parker, age 50, of Warren, died of lung cancer on Oct. 30, 2009. Survived by husband, Paul Cress. Dear daughter of Stella; sister of Dennis (Judith), Ronald, Karen (Dennis Murphy), Gary, Lauren Vogler (Keith). Predeceased by father, Henry and brother, James. She is also survived by loving aunts, Hattie Glowacz, Bernice Adamkiewicz, Helen Severson, Caroline Ochenski and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Contact Adragna Obarzanek Funeral Home for arrangements 586.939.7200.


 


 

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Sister Houle, O.P.

Monday, November 2, 2009 10:03 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Sister Marie Houle, formerly known as Sister Phyllis Ann Houle, died on Oct. 31, 2009, at Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe, Mich. She was 77 years of age and in the 59th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Marie was born in Grosse Pointe, Mich., to Oswald and Catherine (Bretz) Houle. Sister graduated from Dominican High School in Detroit, Mich., and received a Bachelor of Music Degree from Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian, Mich., and a Master of Musical Education Degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla. Sister spent 19 1/2 years ministering in education as a music teacher in St. Clair, Detroit, Adrian and Hudson, Mich.; Pensacola and Jacksonville, Fla.; Des Moines, Iowa; Chicago and Loves Park, Ill. She spent 30 years as a Coordinator of Religious Education in St. Clair Shores, Fenton and Monroe, Mich., and four years as Director of Faith Formation in Sterling Heights, Mich. She was Associate Director for the Diocese of New Ulrn, Minn., for one year. Sister was a resident of Warren, Mich. Sister Marie is survived by two brothers, Thomas Houle of Roseville, Mich., and James Houle of Myerstown, Pa., and a sister, Phyllis Gartner of Port Huron, Mich. Visitation is from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in the Adrian Room of Madden Hall, followed by Vigil Prayer at 7 p.m. in Holy Rosary Chapel. The Funeral Liturgy will be offered in Holy Rosary Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Burial will be in the Congregation cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221.


 


 

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THOMAS W. RIMER

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 Morgan

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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KENNETH T. TURK, 70, of Manistee, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Campus in East Grand Rapids.A memorial Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, with visitation one hour prior at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee.Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

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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.


 


 

Walter W. Wawrzyniak

Monday, November 2, 2009 6:48 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) and 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 (between Eight and Nine 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 online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com.


 


 

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William Ernest Steinke Jr.

William Ernest Steinke Jr., 69, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 in Gladwin. 


 


 

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William Robert Sowle

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.


 


 

William Weeks

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


 


 

Wilma R. Miller

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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