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Albert E. Schulz, 85, passed away Sept. 29, 2009. He was the beloved husband of the late Margie, dear father of Eric (Cathy), Lynn (Michael) Faulkner, Craig (Rachel) and Gale (Don) Head, loving grandfather of Denise, Daryl, Annie, Amy, Beth, Kristi, Daniel, Stephanie and Ryan, and loving great grandfather of 14 and great-great grandfather of one. He was the brother of Louise (Jim) Gleason. |
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Betty Taunt, 84, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 at the Masonic Pathways Home in Alma. She was born Aug. 11, 1924, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of the late Joseph and Jean (Daniels) Meeks. |
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• Carol A.E. (Chiefy) Kaminski, 55, of Manistee died Tuesday evening Nov. 10 . Oak Grove Cremation Center is in charge of arrangemets.... |
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IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Chester A. "Chet" Romans, 66, of E5239 Sunset Road, Ironwood Township, died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in his home. |
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Dora M. Stokes, 87, of Gladwin, passed away after a long illness, on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. She was born on April 8, 1922, in Beaverton, to William and Delila (Dangler) Coney. |
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• Dorothy Stowe, 84, of Ludington, died Nov. 12. Oak Grove Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
Saturday, November 14, 2009 3:10 AM |
With a cheerful Spirit and a robust laugh, Ed Budek, age 50, a great family man and the best friend a person could have, died Nov. 12, 2009, after a brief illness. |
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Eleanor M. Kuenzer, 83, of Manistee, died Tuesday, Nov. 10. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Georgann Helen Hendrix, 62, of Wayne, passed away on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 at Mary Crest Manor in Livonia, Michigan. She was born on Jan. 19, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, to Harold and Mildred (Brown) Wehrle. |
Gladys "Leona" Struble, 77, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, in Reed City. She was born April 16, 1932, in Flint to George and Nellie (Killian) Russell. |
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Gladys Mary Pettis, 89, of Beaverton, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. |
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Gordon F. Moret Sr. age 81, of Jackson, formerly of Brooklyn, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at home under the loving care of his family and Allegiance Hospice. He was born on June 7, 1928, in Detroit, Mich., the son of Louis and Valerie (Dion) Moret. On Sept. 21, 2000, he married Maxine (Hurt) Diekman in Toledo, Ohio, and she survives. Gordon served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Michigan Steelheaders, Swan Boat Club in Monroe, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Besides his wife, Maxine, Gordon is survived by his children, Gordon F. Jr. (Nancy) Moret of Adrian, Louis (Sherry) Moret of Brooklyn, Janet (Larry) Clifton of Brooklyn and Steven (Kim) Moret of Eaton Rapids; stepchildren, Dee (Dennis) Nelson, Bill (Linda) Diekman, Mary (Wendell) Collver, Alice Meloy; four grandchildren, several stepgrandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Gordon was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Irma (Gerhardt) Moret, and a brother, Roger Moret. Memorial donations may be given to Allegiance Hospice. Envelopes will be available at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel, Brooklyn, where family will receive friends on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Healing Farewell Service will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Borek Jennings Funeral Home  with visitation from noon until the time of service at 1 p.m., with  the Rev. Chad Parmaly  officiating. Burial will be in East Rome Cemetery. Please sign Gordon’s guestbook at www.borekjennings.com or leave a message of comfort for his family by calling 877-231-7900. |
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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.   |
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Friday, November 13, 2009 6:32 AM |
Grazia Moceri Grazia Moceri (nee D'Anna), age 80. Passed away November 10, 2009, surrounded by her family. Grazia was born in Terrasini, Sicily and was known to have a big heart. Beloved wife of the late Angelo. Loving mother of Maria Antonia (Paolo) LiCavoli, Teresa, Gaetano (Maria), Pietra (Giuseppe) Grillo, Calogero, Vincenzo (Lori), Damiano (Tina) and Francesco (Wendy). Proud grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of two. She was one of nine children. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. with an evening rosary service at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper (3 blocks north of 10 Mile). Funeral Saturday beginning at the funeral home at 8:15 a.m. going in procession to San Francesco Catholic Church, 22870 S. Nunneley Road, for a 9:30 a.m. Mass. Share a memory at www.bcfh.com. |
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Harold A. Rhode, age 88 of Broomfield Twp., Isabella County, passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 in the Ingham Regional Medical Center, Lansing. |
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Harriet D. Baldwin, 89, of Hillsdale and formerly of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at her residence, under the loving care of her family and Great Lakes Hospice. She was born Nov. 26, 1919, in Celina, Ohio, to Harry and Daisy (Tracey) Feeman. She was married Dec. 31, 1938, in Angola, Ind., to Richard P. Collins and he preceded her in death. She married Bruce Baldwin on March 1, 1986 and he survives. Harriet, along with her husband Richard, owned and operated Collins Real Estate in Hudson for 20 years. She was a member of the Hudson United Methodist Church. Harriet enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a loving person who will be missed by all, especially those who called her "Grandma". Surviving besides her husband Bruce are two children, Connie (Charles) Barnes of Brooklyn, Mich. and Gary (Cynthia) Collins of Kincheloe, Mich.; five grandchildren, Amie (Patrick) Pelham of Tecumseh, Craig (Krissie) Barnes of Onsted, Bart (Jacqui) Collins of Traverse City, Leigh (Jeff) Brooks of Seattle and Charity (Eric) Barnes of Dexter; nine great-grandchildren, Preston, Landon, Ellen, Cooper, Finn, Jennifer, Gordon, Parker and Riley; brother, Henry (Tyyne) Feeman of Spring Arbor and a sister, Juanita Webster of Lansing. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Richard; a sister, Leota Schroeder and brothers, Hubert, Harold, Herschel, Howard and Harry Jr. At Harriet's request, there will be a private family service at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale officiated by Pastor Keith Porter. Interment will follow at the Macon Cemetery in Macon, Mich. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Great Lakes Hospice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Harry Brunck, 85 of Hastings, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings.  He is survived by his wife Barbara (Whittaker) Brunck. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, 6338 Velte Rd., Woodland. Visitation for Harry Brunck will be held one hour prior to the service time. Memorial contributions can be made to the Zion Lutheran Church.  (girrbachfuneralhome.net) |
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009 11:42 AM |
Homer Wayne Smith, 71, of Midland, died at the Tony & Trish House on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. |
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Ida Jane Rex, 92, of 305 S. State St., White Pigeon, died unexpectedly at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at the Three Rivers Health emergency room. She was born Aug. 16, 1917, in Ligonier, Ind., a daughter of Gustafus and Estella (Eckert) Baker. She had lived in White Pigeon since 1936, coming from Ligonier. On Nov. 7, 1936, she married Clarence Rex in Ligonier. He preceded her in death March 7, 1980. She was employed at the Credit Union of the Weyerhaeuser Paper Company in White Pigeon and worked as a homemaker. She was a member of Porter Baptist Church in Jones and past member of the White Pigeon United Methodist Church. She enjoyed church activities. Surviving are a son, Blaine (Bobbie) Rex of Decatur; two grandchildren, Brian (Amy) Rex of Howe and Wendee Rex of Royal Oak; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Haile; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three brothers, Vernon, Robert and Dewey Baker; six sisters, Ethel Baker, Lulu Shell, Josephine Sellers, Elouise Leaders, Rosallie Mock and Kathleen Albright. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Friday at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Patrick Neff officiating. Burial will follow in White Pigeon Township Cemetery, White Pigeon. Memorial contributions may be made to Porter Baptist Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. |
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NICHOLS, JUDITH A.; 67; of Palm Springs, CA, formerly of San Diego, CA and White Lake, Michigan; died October 25, 2009 after a long illness. |
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WILLIAMS, JUDSON E.; age 85; Coldwater; died Wednesday, November 11, 2009; at his home. |
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Jack Hauska, 82 of Coldwater,died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at his home.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 from 4-7 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. The service will be held on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home with Pastor David Pierce from the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater.  Jack was born July 24, 1927 in Milwaukee, Wisc. to Charles and Dorothy (Rynkus) Hauska. He married Flora “Shorty” Rubley on Jan. 14, 1950 in Coldwater.  Mr. Hauska has spent most of his life in the Coldwater area. He graduated from Coldwater High School and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church. Jack served in the US Navy and was a veteran of WWII. He worked for 38 years for Federal Mogul, retiring in 1984. Jack spent much of his time watching a variety of sports and reading the newspaper, but he thoroughly enjoyed the time he spent at his home on Coldwater Lake and fishing and boating.  Mr. Hauska was preceded in death by his brother Harry Hauska.  He is survived by his wife Shorty, his sons Bruce (Judy Avra) Hauska of Coldwater, Joe (Michelle) Hauska of West Bloomfield, his daughters Sara (Rick) Roper, Jenny Rakocy, all of Coldwater, his sister Delores (Wayne) Wood of Lansing, grandchildren Gretchen, Becky, Mark, Matt, John, Sydney and Logan, and great grandchildren Jacob, Lucas, Lauren and Braden.  Memorials may be directed to the Coldwater Lake Association. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family guestbook.   |
Thursday, November 12, 2009 1:27 AM |
WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Jack L. Hill, 67, of Waxahachie, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at home after a long illness. |
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Jack Laverne Sines, 85, of Hillsdale, passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility.  He was born April 13, 1924 in Hillsdale to Samuel E. and Martha (Metcalf) Sines.  Jack was a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving four years during World War II.  He was with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Force in the Pacific Area from July 19, 1942 through Nov. 21, 1944, and from July 18, 1945 through Jan.19, 1946.  Jack retired from Hillsdale College where he worked in maintenance, and he belonged to the VFW 7301, the Knights of Columbus, and St. Anthony Catholic Church.  Jack enjoyed fishing, watching and feeding birds, watching Wheel of Fortune, and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Genevieve Mary (Laurell) Sines, whom he married Aug.28, 1947; two daughters, Linda Rowe, Coldwater, Deborah (David) Burke, Hillsdale; sister-in-law Fern Sines, Hillsdale; five grandchildren, Matt (Kelly) Bearden, Andy (Amber) Bearden, Paul Bearden, Cassandra Harmon, and Chad (Chloe) Burke and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father (Frank Madison), two brothers and three sisters. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Hillsdale, with the Rev. Thomas Butler officiating.  Visitation is scheduled at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service.  Interment in St. Anthony Cemetery will be at a later date.  Memorials to St. Anthony Catholic Church are suggested. |
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 11:47 AM |
Jack Pomranky, 81, of Midland died Saturday, November 7, 2009 in Kenora, Ontario, Canada. |
Friday, November 13, 2009 12:04 PM |
Jack S. Pomranky, 81, of Midland, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Kenora, Ontario, Canada while on a hunting trip. |
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Jane A. Vandervelde-Stoltz, 57, of Holland, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in Holland Hospital. A memorial visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Downtown Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes,  29 E. Ninth St.   |
Thursday, November 12, 2009 1:29 AM |
BERGLAND, Mich. -- Jasper "Shorty" Fann, 75, longtime resident of Bergland and Ewen, passed on to his eternal life on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, while under the loving care of loved ones at his home in Bergland. |
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John Redinger John Redinger, age 95, a resident of Mount Clemens, died on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. He was born November 7, 1914, in New York, New York. Mr. Redinger was employed as an engineer for TRW for over 30 years, retiring in 1974. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Eloise; a daughter, Carolyn (Robert) Thoel of Clinton Township; a son, Charles (Monika) Redinger of Macomb; five grandchildren, Tammy, Kristy, Janey, Shannon, Joelle; seven great-grandchildren, Michael, Bobby, Samantha, Ava, Jackson, Alayna, Joshua; and a great-great-grandson, David. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, 140 South Main, Mount Clemens, with the Rev. William Lawrence officiating. Entombment will be in Clinton Grove Cemetery, Clinton Township. Visitation will be held in the funeral home today (Friday) from 2-8 p.m. Contributions may be addressed to donor's choice. Share memories with the family at www.vickfuneralhome.com. |
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 1:26 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Joseph M. McRaniels, 79, of 308 E. Silver St., Bessemer, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, in Ironwood. |
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Joseph Taucher Joseph Taucher, age 94. November 10, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Mercedes. Loving father of Michael and the late Joe. Caring grandfather of three and great-grandfather of three. Dearest brother of Pape Marshall and Frank Taucher. Beloved uncle of Joann, Coty, Carol, Patricia, Peter and Richard. He will be missed by many other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. Scripture service 7:30 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr and Masonic, Warren. Funeral Friday, Instate 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. St. Malachy Catholic Church 14085 E. 14 Mile Road, Sterling Heights. |
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Judy Ann Jones, age 66, of Sturgis, passed away Monday afternoon, Nov. 9, 2009, at her home, following a battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 25, 1942, in Sturgis a daughter of the late Delois and Betty Jane (Jordan) Lung. Judy resided nearly her whole life in Sturgis with the exception of 16 years when she lived in Colon. On April 15, 1958, she married Fred N. “John” Jones in Sturgis. He died Aug. 9, 1996. Judy had been employed by Olson Body in Sturgis for 17 years. She had also worked at Parma Tube and Midwest Tool and Cutlery, both in Sturgis, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed crafts, camping, collecting ceramic dolls, shopping and loved time with her family. She is survived by two daughters, Debra (Dave) Shipe and Dawn Casner both of Sturgis; five grandchildren, Chris Shipe, Bobbie Jo Marchand, Heather Jones, Matthew Casner and Ashley Casner; four great-grandchildren, Colin Campbell, Alex Campbell, Tyler Marchand and Cheyenne Frame; two sisters, JoAnn (Larry) Benton of Sturgis and Janet A. Lung of White Pigeon; two brothers, Jerry Allen Lung and Jeff A. (Beverly) Lung, both of Sturgis; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Shelly Mae Jones; a son, Tony Edward Jones; and three grandsons, Nicholas Jones, Brandon Casner and Ryan Casner. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Judy Jones will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Pastor Clarence Combs will officiate. In accordance with her wishes, cremation will follow the service. Private burial of the ashes will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis at a later date. Memorial donations to the family would be appreciated,  c/o: Debra Shipe, 25039 U.S. 12, Lot #167, Sturgis, MI 49091. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
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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.   |
Friday, November 13, 2009 6:17 AM |
HANCOCK, KATHLYN L.; age 95; and a former resident of Milford; passed away in Linden on November 11, 2009. |
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Keith H. Cochran, age 81, of Klinger Lake, Sturgis, passed away late Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, 2009, at Sturgis Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born Aug. 24, 1928 in Sullivan, Ind., a son of the late Drexel and Mary (Barnes) Cochran. Keith lived most of his life in Anderson, Ind. As a youth, he was active in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout and was awarded the Vigil Honor in the Order of the Arrow. Following graduation from Anderson High School with the class of 1946, he served in the U.S. Army in the Ceremonial Detachment Honor Guard at Fort Myer, Va., attaining the rank of sergeant. He then attended Indiana University at Bloomington, where he was president of Delta Upsilon fraternity, president of the Little 500 bicycle race steering committee. Following graduation from the Indiana University School of Business in 1952, he was employed at Delco-Remy Division of general Motors Corporation in Anderson, where he worked for the next 36 years, mostly in sales and marketing, the last 21 years in sales management. He married D’Alice Coburn of Anderson on Sept. 13, 1952. While in Anderson he remained active in Scouting for many years, serving as Cub Pack Master, Assistant District Commissioner and District Chairman. He retired from Delco-Remy in 1988. In 1993, he and D’Alice moved to a property at Klinger Lake, near Sturgis,  that they had owned and enjoyed on vacations for many years. In the following years, he was an elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis, member of the Klinger Lake Country Club, board member and president of the Klinger Lake Association, and member and chairman of the St. Joseph County Board of Public Works. He always enjoyed the beauty of Klinger Lake and its wooded shores. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, D’Alice C. Cochran; two sons, Jeffrey H. (Mary) Cochran of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and George T. (Ann) Cochran of Indianapolis, Ind.; a daughter, Carolyn C. (John R.) Peat of Elkhart, Ind.; grandchildren Alexandra Cochran of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Scott Cochran, Gregory K. Cochran and Kristin Cochran, all of Indianapolis, and Kayla Peat, Kathleen Peat and Ryan Peat, all of Elkhart, Ind. He was preceded in death by his parents, Drexel Cochran and Mary Cochran Baker; and a brother, Col. Drexel Barnes Cochran. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel,  Sturgis. A memorial service celebrating the life of Keith Cochran will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 28, at First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis. The Rev. Michael Wicks will officiate. A graveside service and burial of the ashes will take place at the Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson at a later date to be announced. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Cochran’s memory consider the charity of one’s choice or the Foundation of the First Presbyterian Church, 1320 S. Lakeview Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
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Kenneth Allen Colburn Jr., age 23, of Adrian passed away Nov. 7, 2009, in Mississippi as a result of an automobile accident. He was born Aug. 6, 1986, in Amory, Miss., the son of Kenneth Colburn Sr. and Brenda Hunt. On May 12, 2009, he married Sierra Rojo; she survives. In addition to his wife, Sierra, he is survived by his children, Kenneth Allen Colburn III, Ava Jade Rojo-Colburn and Gabriella Lanai Colburn; his parents, Kenneth (Lisa) Colburn Sr. and Brenda Hunt; his sister, Christina (Anthony Perez) Colburn; his brother, Maurice Tyler Colburn, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Quilla Colburn-Wigginton, and his grandfather, Maurice Colburn. Funeral Services will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Send condolences and view Kenneth’s video tribute online at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
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Laura May Bowen, 105, of Yuba City passed away Oct. 26, 2009 at her home. She was born April 29, 1904 in Cheboygan. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
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Lawrence E. Parker, 76, of Mount Pleasant and formerly of Midland, Ionia and Saginaw, died late Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, 2009, at the Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mount Pleasant. |
Thursday, November 12, 2009 8:25 AM |
LeRoy Buchanan, 83, of Charlevoix, died Nov. 11, 2009, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. |
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Lee Tanis Sterken, 93, of Zeeland, died Thursday, Nov 12, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Third CRC, 10 W. Central Ave., Zeeland.  Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. |
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Lela Baker Wirick, 103, of Jonesville, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at Country Living Adult Foster Care in Hillsdale. There will be a celebration of the life 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Jonesville United Methodist Church with Pastor Craig Pahl officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of memorial services at the church. Arrangements by Eagle Funeral Home, Jonesville.   |
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A memorial service Linda Lou Fisher will be held on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Christian Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Megge officiating.  Visitation with the family will be begin one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions in Linda’s name may be directed to Hospice of the Straits. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.   |
Linda Margaret Flarity, 88, of Manistee, died Thursday, Nov. 12. The Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Lisa Lou Sears-Blalock, of Frontier, Michigan passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 at the Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit. She was born Nov. 4, 1959 in Hillsdale the daughter of Robert and Clara (Gary) Martin. She is survived by one daughter, Kesia (Ryan) Steffien of Brunswick, Ohio; one son, Logan Blalock of Frontier; two grandchildren, Brooke and Cody Steffien; two sisters, Tania (Charles) Allen of Ossineke, Mich., and Darcia (Alan) French of Hillsdale; three nephews, Robbie (Kathy) Allen of Ossineke, Chad French of Hillsdale, and Chris French of North Adams; several great-nieces and great-nephews; a good friend, Darrel Sears; step-mother, Sarah Martin; and step-sisters and step-brothers. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.  Lisa worked at the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Department for three years,  the Frontier Post Office as a relief Postmaster for four years and was a Hillsdale City Carrier for one year. She was also a member of the Arabian Horse Association. A graveside memorial service to honor the life of Mrs. Lisa Lou Sears-Blalock will be held at the Northlawn Cemetery in North Adams 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Ray Wilson officiating. Friends, who wish, may make memorial contributions to the family for Logan’s Trust Fund or to the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center.   |
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Lora B. Speed, age 92, of Ocqueoc died at Golden Beach Manor on Nov. 1, 2009. Cremation arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home.   |
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Lucile M. Stanfield, aged 91, of Hillsdale, passed away under the loving care of family and the staff at the Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson.  She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert E. Poor and Harold M. Stanfield.  Lucile is survived by her loving family of three children, Richard M. Poor, Barry E. Poor and Barbara J. Stanfield; seven grandchildren, Kim Trudell, Wendy Willoughby, Mercedes Foote, Nathan Poor, Tamara Fish, Sandra Collins and Harold Fish; 14 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.  Lucile was a longtime employee of the JC Penney Co. and was a night manager at the Dow Conference Center Hotel.  Graveside services will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Hillsdale on Thursday at 1:30 pm.  For those who wish, contributions may be given in Lucile’s memory to St. Johns United Church of Christ Samaritan Fund, 801 S. Mechanic St., Jackson, MI  49203. |
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RATAJCZAK, MARIA ELIZABETH; February 19, 1927 - November 10, 2009; died in Clinton Twp, MI. Born in Wuppertal, Germany. Wife, Mother, Oma. |
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HENKEL, MAXINE F.; age 89; of Commerce; passed away November 11, 2009. |
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MAXIM, MICHAEL; age 83; of Commerce; passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2009. |
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Mable Lahr, recently of Battle Creek and formerly of Locke Rd. in Sherwood, age 93, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009. Born Mable Krzeminski, daughter to Pearl and George, she was the last of their children. She and her sister Elizabeth were employed at the telephone company in Coldwater. She also worked at a factory making pants for soldiers during WWII. She married Lyle Lahr when he returned from the service becoming a full-time housewife and mother. She is survived by daughter Sharon Mills of Sherwood and son Philip Lahr of Battle Creek, grandchildren Trevor and Tracy Mills and Sawyer and Spencer Lahr, greatgrandchildren Clayton and Sydney, children of Tracy Mills. A memorial mass will be on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Union City. Lunch and memories will be shared after mass in the church basement. Donations should be written to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence of Battle Creek. |
Saturday, November 14, 2009 1:44 AM |
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Marcus C. Olson, 86, of 312 W. Hastings Road, Spokane, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Fairwood Northridge Retirement Village in Spokane. |
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:20 AM |
Margaret lngolfsrud passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at Sunnybank Retirement Community in Petoskey, Mich. Margaret was born Nov. 23, 1918, in Garfield, Utah, the daughter of Norwegian parents Leif Johre and Dagny Margarethe (Stenbol) lngolfsrud who predecease her. Preceding Margaret in death also were infant sister Ingeborg Gerda lngolfsrud; brother, Leif John lngolfsrud, his wife Elizabeth; and older brother Olaf lngolfsrud and his wife Rita Alexandra. |
Friday, November 13, 2009 6:32 AM |
Maria Elizabeth Ratajczak Maria Elizabeth Ratajczak, died November 10, 2009, in Clinton Township, Mich. She was born February 19, 1927, in Wuppertal, Germany. Wife, Mother, Oma. Loving wife of the late Alfons. Eldest of eleven siblings. Survivor of the Depression and World War II in Europe. Immigrated to the United States with Alfons in the early 1950s to pursue the "American Dream" and was successful in that endeavor. She will be wholeheartedly missed by sons, Mark, Michael, and Gregor (Michelle). Grandchildren, Nicole, Maria, Kristina, Monica, Amanda, Rachel and Veronica; also great-grandchild, Morgan. God bless her and may she rest in peace. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m., Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Instate Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m., Our Lady of Hope Church, St. Gertrude Campus. Prayers Friday 7 p.m. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to American Cancer Society. |
Saturday, November 14, 2009 5:39 AM |
Maria Teresa Manzanet, age 77, of Lansing, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. |
Monday, November 9, 2009 10:00 AM |
Marjorie Mottor, age 73, of Petoskey, and formerly of Harbor Springs, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. |
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Mary Ethridge, 54, of Zeeland, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at her home. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Ridge Point Community Church, 340 104th Ave. Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services.  www.lakeshorememorial.com |
Friday, November 13, 2009 10:19 AM |
Mary Jane Jehle, 86, of Howell, formerly of Gaylord, died at her home Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. |
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 5:39 AM |
Maxine Marie Parks, 78, of Drummond Island, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie. |
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Melissa 'Missy' Ann Chandler Cicotte, 40 Friday, November 6, 2009 9:50 AM |
Melissa "Missy" Ann Chandler Cicotte, 40, of Boyne City, died suddenly after a brief illness Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital, Petoskey. |
Melissa 'Missy' Chandler-Cicotte, 40 Thursday, November 5, 2009 8:25 AM |
Melissa "Missy" Chandler-Cicotte, 40, of Boyne City, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. |
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 6:39 AM |
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 1:34 AM |
DULUTH, Minn.-- Ned Stillman Elsemore, 75, of Saxon, Wis., died unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, from injuries sustained in a fall. |
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Octaviano “Tave” S. Ramirez, 88, of Holland, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, in Spectrum Health, Butterworth Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes Inc., Mulder Chapel. www.lifestorynet.com   |
Friday, November 13, 2009 6:32 AM |
Other deaths Anna Maxim, 84, of Armada, Tiffany-Young and Hauss Funeral Home, Armada |
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Patricia A. Kruk Patricia A. Kruk, age 69, an Eastpointe resident for 57 years and a 1958 graduate of East Detroit High School, passed away November 10, 2009. Dear sister of Kathleen (Donald) Griak, Timothy G. (Geraldine) Kruk, Richard (Diane) Kruk and Butch (Elise) Kruk. 11 nieces and nephews; 10 great-nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Diane Kruk also survive. Predeceased by her parents, Dolores and Joseph Kruk Jr.; and brother, Michael. Visitation Friday 3 p.m. until 9 p.m.(with a Scripture service at 7 p.m.) Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville. Instate Saturday from 9:30-10 a.m. at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 24800 Phlox (south of 10 Mile Road) Eastpointe. Entombment at Cadillac Memorial Gardens, East. Friends may share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com. |
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 1:02 AM |
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Paul "Pauly" James Kapitz, 25, of Glendale, formerly of Sheboygan, Wis., died unexpectedly on Oct. 27, 2009, in Glendale. |
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Paul F. Stemen, 78 of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County in Coldwater. He was born Nov. 14, 1931 in LaGrange County, Ind., a son to the late Stanley and Mildred (Dunifin) Stemen. He had resided most of his life in the Sturgis and Bronson area and graduated from Bronson High School with the class of 1950. Paul retired from the Kirsch Company in Sturgis following 40 years of dedicated employment. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving from 1950-1954 aboard the USS Stephen Potter earning the rank of Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class and was a life member of Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 VFW in Sturgis. He is survived by son; John Stemen,step-sons; Lucky Hutchison of Bronson and Dave (Mary Lou) Hutchison of Sturgis, grandchildren; April Stroh of Sturgis, Dale Butcher of Vicksburg, Leslie Willis of Royal Oak, Kyle (Mandy) Butcher of Fairbanks, Alaska, Jenna (Derek) Mathieu of Portage and Evan Hutchison of Sturgis, several great grandchildren, two brothers, Art and Wesley, sister; Barbara and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; Zella Stemen, brother; Bud Stemen and step-daughter; Pat Surette. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of Paul Stemen will be held at Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 VFW in Sturgis at a later date to be announced. Private burial of the ashes will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, (269) 651-2331 is handling the arrangements. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
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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.   |
Friday, November 13, 2009 6:17 AM |
FILAR, ROBERT; age 67; of West Bloomfield; November 11, 2009. |
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 12:27 PM |
Rachell Diane Newell, Of Lee's Summit, MO. died Monday Nov. 9, 2009. |
Saturday, November 14, 2009 3:10 AM |
Ralph E. "Red" Merrill, 82, died on Nov. 11, 2009, at Brittany Manor in Midland. |
Friday, November 13, 2009 6:37 AM |
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Raymond Alex Kranz, D.D.S., age 64, of Quincy, passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at his home.   He was born Aug. 1, 1945 in Bad Axe, Mich., the son of Edward and Agnes (Wencley) Kranz.  Ray grew up in Harbor Beach and graduated from St. Peter & Paul High School in Ruth, Mich.  He joined the seminary and furthered his education at Wayne State University and the University of Detroit Dental School.  In 1973 he moved to Quincy where he practiced dentistry until retirement in 2006.  Ray was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Coldwater, the Quincy Rotary Club, Michigan Dental Association, Charley Lyon Loan Foundation, and the Quincy Chamber of Commerce.  He also enjoyed filled his leisure time with golfing, bowling and traveling to National Parks. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo (Huber) Kranz, whom he married July 30, 1971; two daughters, Katherine Kranz, Denver, Colo., Amy Kranz, Colorado Springs, Colo.; one sister, Janet (Richard) Gough, Deckerville, Mich., two brothers, Ronald (Frances) Kranz, Romeo, Mich., his twin,  Dr. Richard (Ilene) Kranz, Battle Creek, Mich. and one grandchild, Keegan Kranz His parents preceded him in death. A memorial service is at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Catholic Church, Coldwater, with the Rev. Dan Doctor officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Quincy Rotary Club or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Ste #7000, El Segundo, CA  90245. Arrangements are being handled by the George White Funeral Home, Quincy.   |
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Friday, November 13, 2009 6:32 AM |
Raymond V. Siluk Raymond V. Siluk, age 75, passed away November 11, 2009. Beloved husband of Doris. Dearest father of Mark (Lynn), James (Lori), Linda Siluk, David (Lisa), and Sharon (Alan) Koshko. Loving grandfather of Ryan, Caitlin, Alex, Tyler, Ashley, Josh, Samantha, Jack, and Joel. Dear brother of Dorothy Prizgint. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. with an evening Vigil Service, at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 � mile). Mr. Siluk will lie instate Saturday 11:30 a.m. at St. Edmund Catholic Church until the time of the Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com |
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Rhoda Elaine Weaver, of LaGrange, Ind., was stillborn on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at the New Eden Center in Topeka, Ind. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the family residence, 2412 S-00 EW, LaGrange, with Bishop Marvin Graber officiating. Burial was in Miller Cemetery, 300 W-350 S, LaGrange. Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange is assisting the family with arrangements.   |
Friday, November 13, 2009 12:04 PM |
Rick L. Aldrich, 51, of Beaverton,passed away after a short illness on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. |
Sunday, November 8, 2009 6:36 AM |
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Robert J. Formento Robert J. Formento, age 67. November 11, 2009. Beloved husband of Anna Mae (Settimo). Loving father of Robbie and Susan (Ross) Buffa. Proud grandfather of Brittany and Brooklynn. Dear brother of Carol (Tom) Kirchoff. Brother-in-law of Elizabeth Settimo, Vincent (Julie) Settimo and Tony (Kim) Settimo. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Road (at Schoenherr), Saturday 4-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. with an evening rosary. Funeral Monday at St. Blase Catholic Church, 12151 15 Mile Road. Instate 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. Resurrection Cemetery. Donations to Autistic Society of Michigan. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com. |
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Roberta Louise Hall, age 55, of Adrian died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at home with her family at her bedside. She was born in Ypsilanti on Sept. 1, 1954, the daughter of Layton and Lorraine (Arquette) Acre. On June 9, 1970, she was married to Thomas Clore and he preceded her in death on Sept. 23, 2000. Roberta was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, and working on arts and crafts. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She attended St. Joseph Shrine. Roberta is survived by one son, Thomas (Janet) Clore, Jr. of Garden City; three daughters, Tammy (Scott) Bordine of Onsted, Teresa Fields of Adrian and Tina (William) Rich of Adrian; two sisters, Oakalette “Marie” (Al) McGown of Blissfield and Mellodie Fields of Port Huron, Mich.; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Tom; one brother, five sisters, and one granddaughter, Jazmin. Roberta will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at St. Joseph Shrine, Brooklyn, at 11 a.m. with Fr. Victor Clore as Celebrant. Burial of the cremated remains will be in St. Joseph Catholic Shrine Cemetery. The family will see friends from 10 a.m. until Mass time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com. |
Friday, November 13, 2009 8:00 AM |
Former Harbor Springs resident Rodney Richard Backus died on Nov. 11, 2009, at his home in Texas. |
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009 11:42 AM |
Ronald A. Kretz, 70, of Freeland, died Sunday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2009, at his residence surrounded by his family. |
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Ronald C. Collins, age 61, of 11142 U.S. 12, Mottville Township, White Pigeon, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at Goshen General Hospital in Goshen, Ind. He was born Feb. 24, 1948, in Parkin, Ark., a son of Howard and Mary (Osborn) Collins. He served in the U.S. Navy for six years, from 1966 to 1972, as a Seaman E-3 on the USS Preble. He served in Vietnam for one year. On July 8, 1972, he married Vera M. Yoder in White Pigeon. He was employed for nine years in the shipping department at Syndicated Systems in Middlebury, Ind., and for 13 years in transportation at Coachman in Middlebury. He attended Trinity Missionary Church in Constantine. He enjoyed his grandchildren, fishing, bowling and NASCAR. Surviving are his wife, Vera M. Collins of Mottville; a daughter, Joyce M. (Jim) Geyer of Constantine; a son, Ronald E. (Miranda Kalkirtz) Collins of Howe, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Holmes of White Pigeon and Margaret (Domonic) Barberis of Leesburg, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Fletcher Griffin; and two sisters, Mary Jane and Mildred Inez. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity Missionary Church in Constantine, with Pastor Dwight Kuffman of English Prairie Church of the Brethren in Howe, Ind., officiating. Burial will follow in White Pigeon Township Cemetery, White Pigeon. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. |
Thursday, November 5, 2009 9:45 AM |
Rosemary Garn, 80, of Alanson and formerly of Charlotte, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. |
Friday, November 13, 2009 6:32 AM |
Rudolph 'Bob' Jones Rudolph "Bob" Jones, age 89, of Shelby Township, Mich. died Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Clinton Township, Mich. He was born February 10, 1920, in Shelby County, Alabama. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. Children, son, Ed "Pudgie" Jones and his late daughter, Laura Anne Hamilton; grandchildren, June (Ron) Lothmaer, April (Steve), Wanda (Kevin), Kevin (Carrie), Dale, Erik and the late Anita; six great-grandchildren. Also, survived by his sister-in-law, Rita A. (Paul) Tervo. Very special nieces and nephews, Carrie (John), Lisa, Dr. Kristina Tervo (James Smith), Paul (Tina) Tervo, and many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Muriel Jones on March 21, 2008. Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road, (3 blocks east of Van Dyke) Utica, Mich. Saturday, November 14 instate at 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 12500 Canal Road, Sterling Heights, Mich. Burial at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East Cemetery, Clinton Township, Mich. Memorials to Christ Lutheran Church. Online information www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com. |
Ruth A. Christianson, 94, formerly of Manistee,died Wednesday, Nov. 11, Dimondale. The Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... |
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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. |
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Friday, November 13, 2009 6:32 AM |
Scott Thomas Chambers Scott Thomas Chambers, age 49, of New Baltimore, died November 10, 2009 after a long illness. Born January 13, 1960. Survived by children, Jeremy, Devin, Cameron. Mother, Claire Chambers. Grandson, Brenton. Siblings, Rick, Karen Hoffard, Greg, Dianna Walters, Tim, Kelly (Ed) Knapp, Julie Chambers. Former wife, Cindy John. Visitation 2:30 p.m. until time of service at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Gendernalik Funeral Home Inc., 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore. Officiated by Deacon Anthony Lewandoski. Memorial contributions to wishes of the family. |
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Sharon (Kauffman) Dickman passed away Nov. 10, 2009, at Florida Hospice, Ormond Beach. She was born May 25, 1943, in Hudson. She is survived by her husband, Richard and four sons; her mother, Doris and sister, Linda (John) Fazekas, Coldwater. She was preceded in death by her father, Ken Kauffman and sister, Sandy Sharp. |
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 11:38 AM |
Stanley Gamble, 85, of Texas and formerly of Midland, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Flower Mound, Texas, with his long-time companion of 32 years, Christine R. Hopkins, by his side. |
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Monday, November 9, 2009 10:05 AM |
Susan Louise Maslowski, 76, of Gaylord, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, after a long struggle with cancer. |
Susan V. Clark-Bernal (nee Martz), 42 Thursday, November 12, 2009 8:25 AM |
Susan V. Clark-Bernal (nee Martz), 42, of Oak Creek, Wis., and formerly of Charlevoix, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, in Oak Creek. |
Friday, November 13, 2009 6:17 AM |
BALABUCH, THOMAS A. "BIG BUCK"; suddenly passed away November 12, 2009; at the age of 49. |
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Thelma J. Sommers, 100, of The Courtyard in Goshen, Ind., formerly of Middlebury and Elkhart, Ind., and Adrian, Mich., passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at Goshen General Hospital. Thelma was born on Oct. 18, 1909, in Churubusco, Ind., the daughter of Charles B. and Lena (Nihiser) Johnson. She married Walter R. Sommers on May 7, 1927. He preceded her in death on May 30, 1988. Surviving are her sons, Ray B. (Katie) Sommers of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Dean D. (Carol) Sommers of Columbia, S.C.; daughters, Betty Bandy of Goshen, Ind., and Roma L. (Leonard) Fogelsong of Tecumseh; 11 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 22 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-granddaughter survive as well. Thelma was preceded in death by her brothers, Edward L., Hugh, Charles B. and Elmer Johnson. Mrs. Sommers served with her husband, Pastor Walter Sommers, for 28 years in the United Brethren Church, retiring in 1972. She was a member of the Clearview United Brethren Church in Goshen and the Middlebury Church of the Brethren. Thelma was a member of the Elkhart Home Economics Club and the Friendly Pioneers; she also volunteered at the Midwest Museum of American Art in Elkhart. Thelma had read the complete Bible each year for the past 17 years until her eyesight started to fail her. She attended Bristol High School in Bristol, Ind. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at the Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, Ind., and for one hour prior to the funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at the funeral home. Pastor Hubert Schmucker of Clearview United Brethren Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Zion Cemetery, Bristol, Ind. Memorials may be given to either the Middlebury Church of the Brethren or the Clearview United Brethren Church. To share a memory of Thelma or to send a condolence to her family please visit www.billingsfuneralhome.com. |
Friday, November 13, 2009 6:32 AM |
Thomas A. Balabuch Thomas A. "Big Buck" Balabuch, age 49, passed away suddenly on November 12, 2009. Loving husband of Anna (nee Johnson) for 23 years. Devoted father of Mike, Christie and Jake. Dearest brother of David, Vicki Oberender and the late Greg (Cindy). Dear son of the late Victor and the late Wanda Wigle (nee Jablonowski). Proud godfather of Ricky Oberender and Alexandria Miller. Also sadly missed by nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Associate pastor and COO of Stand Strength Team. Former president and business agent for Sheet Metal Workers local 292. Visitation Saturday 4-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. Funeral Monday 10 a.m. from Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc. (Shelby Township), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Road to the Oakland Christian Church, 5100 N. Adams (Oakland Township) for 11 a.m. service. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
Monday, November 9, 2009 8:35 AM |
Thomas John Laughlin, 84, passed away peacefully on Nov. 5, 2009, surrounded by family and friends. |
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DeWAYNE FRANCIS WILSON, 88, of Kalkaska, died Nov. 13, 2009, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Long Term Care.No services are planned at this time.Arrangements are by the Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home, Kalkaska. |
Friday, November 13, 2009 12:04 PM |
Verna B. (House) Price, 74, of Midland, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac. |
Monday, November 9, 2009 6:38 AM |
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Friday, November 13, 2009 6:32 AM |
Violet M. Pomaville Violet M. Pomaville, age 73, passed away November 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Max. Loving mother of Linda (Jim) Geghen, Michael (Lisa) Pomaville, Sandra Pomaville, Richard Pomaville, Robert Pomaville, Jeffrey (Pamala) Pomaville and Timothy Pomaville. Loving grandmother of Jimmy, Joe, Tracy, Michael and Kimberly. Great-grandmother of Alex. Sister of Melvina, Richard, Diana and Leonard. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Veronica Catholic Church. Fr. Stan Pachla officiating. Closing prayers 9 a.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd. at Common (12 1/2 Mi). Visitation Friday 3-9p.m. Scripture service 7 p.m. Friday evening. Internment Resurrection Cemetery. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com. |
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Wayne K. Wood, age 78, of Adrian passed away unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at his home. Wayne was born on Feb. 25, 1931, in Adrian, the son of Ora and Geraldine (Miller) Wood. He retired from Dura after many years of service. Wayne was a member of the VFW Annis-Fint Post #1584 Men’s Auxiliary, where he enjoyed seeing his friends almost every day. Wayne is survived by two brothers, Wendell Wood of Northport, Fla., and David Wood of Litchfield, Mich.; nieces and nephews, Brion Wood, Paula Wood, James Wood, Stacy Wood, Scott Wood, Robert Wood, Dennis Wood, Sydney Savage, Leslie Simon, Tammie Cohn, Jeffrey Wood and Danny Wood. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Allen, Robert, Billy, Eugene and Orson. The funeral service for Wayne will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Wagley Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Burdine officiating. Burial will be private. Friends may visit Wayne’s family at the funeral home on Saturday from noon until the service at 2 p.m. You may also send condolences to his family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Wayne may be made to the VFW Annis-Fint Post #1584. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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William G. DeWeerd, age 64, of Jenison, died Thursday, November 12, 2009.   Cremation has taken place. The funeral service will be Monday, 11:00 a.m. at Georgetown United Methodist Church, 2766 Baldwin, Jenison with Rev. William Bills and Rev. Wayne Van Kampen officiating.   Relatives and friends may meet his family at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4145 Chicago Dr., Grandville on Sunday from 6-9:00 p.m. Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
Friday, November 13, 2009 12:04 PM |
William O. Butcher Jr., 75, of Salina, died Nov. 6, 2009, at his ranch in Salina surrounded by his family. |
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William H. Porter died November 10, 2009, at the age of 82. A celebration of his life will be  Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. at the Douglas Community Church.    Arrangements are by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Saugatuck Chapel.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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