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A. Sid Fairfield A. Sid Fairfield, age 81. November 17, 2009. Beloved husband of Anne. Loving father of Greg, Randy (Vickie) and DiAnn. Proud grandfather of Mike and great-grandfather of Paige and Isabell. Dear brother of Nancy Jankowiak. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (at Schoenherr), Friday 2-9 p.m. with evening Scripture at 7 p.m. Funeral Saturday at St. Athanasius Parish, 18720 13 Mile Road, Roseville, (W. of Gratiot). Instate 11 a.m. until time of Mass 11:30 a.m. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com. |
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Althea "Teddy" S. Evans, 82, of Gladwin, passed away at her home, on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. |
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Alvin M. Jeffers Alvin M. Jeffers, age 85. Beloved brother of Virgil and Geraldine (Nicholas) Gueli. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Alvin was predeceased by his loving wife, Mary, and 10 brothers and sisters. Visitation will be 2:30-9 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2009, at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. |
After a long and fulfilling life, Angelo Spina, 96, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 11, 2009. A 31-year resident of Sugar Springs in Gladwin, Angelo was born in Borgetto, Sicily on May 16, 1913. He came to America at age eight and lived in the Detroit area until 1978. |
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HURLEY, Wis. -- Antoinette A. "Toni" Calvetti, 86, of 204 Iron St., Hurley, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in Hurley, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. |
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June 23, 1927 – Nov. 17, 2009 Beatrice A. Rhode, age 82, of Beal City passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Rosebush Manor. |
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Brian Len Kring Brian Len Kring, age 46, of Harrison Township, died November 18, 2009, at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. He was born October 15, 1963, in Detroit and worked as a custodian for the Fraser Public Schools for the past 15 years. He is survived by his wife Dawne; daughters, Heather (Brandon) Lanning and Tiffany Kring; his parents, Johna and Adaliah Kring; and his brother, Alan (Paula) Kring. Funeral services Saturday 6 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Rev. Chester Dundas officiating. Visiting hours will be Saturday 3-6 p.m. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated. Memories may be shared at kaulfuneralhome.com. |
Cayetano "Pete" Veldez Guerrero Friday, November 20, 2009 6:18 AM |
Aug. 7, 1918-Nov. 19, 2009 Cayetano "Pete" Veldez Guerrero, age 91, of Rosebush, Michigan passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at his son's home in Alma. |
Friday, November 20, 2009 12:46 AM |
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. -- Charles "Charlie" D. Holmes, 57, of Grand Haven, formerly of Mercer, Wis., died Nov. 7, 2009, at his home in Grand Haven. |
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STANLEY, DONALD L.; of Pontiac; November 19, 2009; at 62 years of age. |
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Delina Cioni Delina (nee Sabatini) Cioni, age 90, passed away November 18, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Dante for 40 years. Loving mother of Dante (Nancy) Cioni. Dear grandmother of Marcy and Julie. Predeceased by three brothers, Geno, Aurelio, Arthur; and one sister, Rena Gardner. In lieu of flowers please forward any donations to the Alzheimer's Association or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Visitation Saturday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Road, at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Road). Interment, Camp Butler Military Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. Share memories with the family at their "online guest book" at WujekCalcaterra.com |
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Donna Marie Burghardt Donna Marie Burghardt (nee DeGripp), age 67, died October 15, 2009. She was born June 27, 1942, in Detroit, Mich. Beloved wife of the late Frederick. Loving mother of Kenneth (Tammy), Judith (Jeffrey) Verscheure, Timothy (Cherie), Catherine (Robert) Wedyke, Donna (Timothy) Tripi. Loving grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of seven. Dearest sister of Richard DeGripp and the late Albert "Skip" DeGripp. Donna enjoyed playing card games with family and friends and spending time with her grandkids. Memorial Mass Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Edmund Church, 14025 12 Mile Road (east of Schoenherr Rd.), Warren. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
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Doris E. Kudla Doris E. Kudla, age 81, died peacefully November 17, 2009. Doris was born on February 6, 1928, daughter of the late Luther and Helen Webb. She dedicated her life to her family and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her beloved children, Charles, Rebecca (Dennis) Boone, Cindy (Jim) Kavanagh and Joe; dearest sisters, Pamela (Robert) Watters and Beverly Gray; brothers, John T. (Marilyn), Charles (Clara) and James (Joan). She is also survived by her 10 cherished grandchildren and four beautiful great-grandchildren. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, and brother, Russell Webb. Visitation will be held in Faulmann and Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser, on Saturday 5-9 p.m., Sunday 1-9 p.m. and Monday 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Share memories with family at www.faulmannwalsh.com |
Doris Genevieve Hammond Fedus, 98 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 2:20 PM |
Doris Genevieve Hammond Fedus, of Petoskey, a Crooked Lake resident and formerly of Livonia, passed away peacefully Nov. 13, 2009, in her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family. |
Monday, November 16, 2009 8:10 AM |
Doris Hammond Fedus, 98, of Petoskey and formerly of Livonia, died Nov. 13, 2009, at home. |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 12:41 PM |
Doris Riggie, 79, of Midland, died Thursday morning, Nov. 18, 2009, at her home. |
Monday, November 16, 2009 10:00 AM |
Funeral service for Dorothy M. Ice, 88, of Charlevoix, will take place at 4 p.m. today, Monday, Nov. 16, at the Winchester Funeral Home in Charlevoix. The Rev. Michael Arp of Family of Faith Ministries will officiate. Burial will take place at Brookside Cemetery, Charlevoix. |
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Douglas Darr Arnold, 79, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Hillside Country Living, Bryan, Ohio. Doug fought a courageous battle with cancer and died at peace with family members by his side. Douglas D. Arnold was born Nov. 11, 1930, in Hillsdale, the son of Henry Dewey and Katherine Marie (Bates) Arnold. He married Rita R. Shultz Dec. 26, 1980, in Bryan, and she preceded him in death March 16, 2007. Doug was an accomplished artist during his high school days at Hillsdale High School. He was featured in LIFE Magazine on June 20, 1949, with his work hanging in the National Scholastic Art Show two years in a row. Doug worked at The Aro Corporation in Bryan for 41 years, retiring in 1991. Doug was well known for his industrial photography. He was co-director of the Bryan V.F.W. Veterettes Drum & Drill Team, which won several national championships. Doug was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Montpelier, Ohio. He loved to watch his grandsons participate in their sporting events. He enjoyed his life and family. Doug will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Douglas is survived by three sons, Mike (Teri) Arnold, of Charlotte, Jeff (Brenda) Arnold, of Bryan, and Doug (Peggy) Arnold, of Enid, Okla.; one daughter, Patricia Kidd, of Texas; one stepson, Carl Shultz, of Tucson, Ariz.; two stepdaughters, Rene Shultz, also of Tucson, and Tami Shultz, of Findlay, Ohio; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and cherished friend, Barbara Zulch. Doug was also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ross and Donald Arnold. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Krill Funeral Home, 114 East Hull St., Edgerton, with the Reverend Bob Damschroder officiating. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Edgerton. Memorials in the name of Douglas D. Arnold may be sent to Hospital Hospice & Home Health, Bryan. Condolences may be sent to and the online register signed at www.krillfuneralservice.com. |
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Douglas Warren Sprague, age 80, of Adrian died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at his home. Funeral services for Douglas will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home in Adrian with Pastor Brian Beck officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home in Adrian and on Saturday from noon until the time of service. Burial will take place in Lime Creek Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in Friday’s Daily Telegram. |
Monday, November 16, 2009 8:15 AM |
Former Petoskey resident Dr. Benjamin Craig Scarff, 48, of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., died April 27, 2009. |
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Duane E. Bills, 86, of Litchfield, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at his home. He was born Dec. 9, 1922 in Crystal, the son of Audley and Alice (Small) Bills. Duane served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a retired truck driver. His hobbies included woodworking, gardening, hunting, fishing and camping. He and his wife had belonged to the Night Owls Camping Club of Quincy. On Sept. 19, 1947 he married Florence “Kitty” (Sheerer) and she preceded him in death in 2008. Survivors include two daughters, Geraldine (Jack) Kerspilo of Reading, Cindy (Steve) Blonde of Litchfield; two sons, Mike (Judy) Bills of Litchfield, Dan (Connie) Bills of Litchfield; six sisters,  Imallee (Doug) Worden of Riga, Audrey Lattas of Hillsdale, Dollie Teller of Litchfield, Leona Katz of Coldwater, Shirley (Richard) Harrison of Jonesville, Alice (Rich) Luther of Coloma; two sisters-in-law, Jolene Bills of Jackson, Jean Bills of Litchfield; four brothers, Charles (Marcia) Bills of Jackson, Leroy (Betty) Bills of Oklahoma, George (Shirley) DePew of Homer, Jim (Mary) DePew of Jackson; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ken and Robert Bills; one sister, Wanda Karney; and his step-mother, Leone Bills. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield, with the Rev. Clyde Wonders officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Litchfield Athletic Boosters.   |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:32 AM |
CUTLER, EDWARD JAMES; of Waterford; November 16, 2009; at 49 years of age. |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 12:41 PM |
Earl H. Beebe, 86, of Sanford, died Wednesday morning, November 18, 2009 at MidMichigan Stratford Village. |
Edith Lillian Canupp July 4, 1931-Nov. 13, 2009 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:24 AM |
Edith Lillian Rodgers was born on July 4, 1931 in Athens, Tennessee. |
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:37 AM |
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Friday, November 20, 2009 7:15 AM |
Edith Starnes Edith (nee Drysdale) Starnes, age 98, a resident of Fla., died November 17, 2009, in Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. She was born January 10, 1911, in Aspin, Ontario, Canada. Edith retired as a department store wedding consultant. She was a member of the Lincoln Study Club. She is survived by her children, Douglas (Patricia , deceased) and Robert (Mary Jane); 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Telfair. Private family viewing Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:30 a.m. with a 9:45 a.m. funeral service, then resuming to visitation until 10:30 a.m. at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township. Burial, Grace Memorial Garden, Hudson, Fla. Memorial Service Saturday, December 5, 11 a.m. at Lakeshore Presbyterian Church, 27801 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Inhouse Hospice, 24293 Telegraph Road, Suite 102, Southfield, MI 48033; or to Lakeshore Presbyterian Church, 27801 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081. |
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Edna I. Brown,  age 80, of Adrian went Home to be with her Lord, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Lynwood Manor in Adrian. She was born on Aug. 12, 1929, in Hudson, the daughter of Earl and Isabell (Kiles) Brown. Edna attended Hudson Schools. She lived in the Hudson area all of her life and worked in the area as a housekeeper for many homes. Edna was a devout Christian and had a tremendous love for her family and friends. Edna is survived by her brother, Russell (Marjorie) Brown of Medina; half sister, Annabelle Scott of Texas; special nephew, Everette (Cathy) Brown of Clayton, and many other extended family and friends who will dearly miss her. She was preceded in death by her parents, half brother, William Brown; and half sister, Norma Black. Funeral Services for Edna will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson with the Rev. Jeff Hines officiating. Interment will follow at Medina Cemetery in Medina, Mich. Visitation will be prior to the service from noon until 2 p.m. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:37 AM |
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Eleanor Anna Haney, age 86, of Osceola, Ind., and a former longtime Burr Oak resident, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 19, 2009, at her home. She was born Nov. 17, 1923, in Burr Oak, a daughter of the late Levi and Hattie (Schallhorn) Hill. Eleanor had been living with her daughter for the past 11 years. Prior to that she had resided her whole life in Burr Oak and graduated from Burr Oak High School. On Feb. 5, 1946, she married Norman Haney in Centreville. He died Jan. 4, 1992. Mrs. Haney was a homemaker and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burr Oak. She enjoyed crocheting, animals, gardening and word-find games. She is survived by three daughters, Anna (James) VanNest of Sturgis, Joyce (Kenneth) Brackett of Burr Oak and Theresa (Neil Redick) Grose of Osceola; a son, Michael (Anna) Haney of Casa Grande, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a sister, Rosie Miller of Burr Oak; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Norman Lee Haney; a grandson, James Richard VanNest; a sister, Doris Bennett; and three brothers, Eugene Hill, George William Hill and Albert Hill. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Eleanor Haney will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burr Oak. The Rev. Kurt Kuhlmann will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at the Burr Oak Cemetery in Burr Oak. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Haney’s memory consider the Center for Hospice, 22579 Old U.S. 20 East, Elkhart, IN 46516. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
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Ethel Schoolcraft, 79, of Afton, passed away Friday, November 13, 2009 at the Northern Michigan Region­al Hospital in Petoskey. A memorial gathering will take place starting at 1:00pm, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the Afton Community Club on Montgomery Rd. in Afton. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may visit www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com. Lintz Funeral Home in Indian River served the family. Read more HERE. |
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Friday, November 20, 2009 7:15 AM |
Eugene Polakiewicz Eugene Polakiewicz, age 71. Beloved husband of Dina. Loving father of Jeffrey Polakiewicz, David Polakiewicz, Jennifer (Dave) Mrdjenovic and Diane (Sale) Studnicka. Cherished grandfather of David, Mary, Alex, Jack and Sonia. Visitation at the S.K. Schultz Funeral Home, 43300 Garfield (north of 19 Mile Road), Clinton Township, Friday from 2-9 p.m. Additional visitation Saturday at 9:30 a.m. until the time of funeral Mass 10 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 44633 Utica Road in Utica. Scripture service Friday evening. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery. Share your thoughts and memories at www.SchultzFuneralHome.com. |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:32 AM |
McNEAL, FELIX LOUIS "BUBBA"; age 63; passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009 at St. Joseph Mercy-Oakland Hospital. Family Hour 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., with Funeral Service commencing immediately at 11 a.m. |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:36 AM |
Floyd Perry, 95, of Petersburg died Wednesday night in his home. |
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Frances Gaglio, 89 of Coldwater, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dutcher Funeral Home and will be announced as soon as they become available. |
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Frances Walton, 93, died Nov. 1, 2009, at Alvarado Hospital in San Diego,Calif. She was born Feb. 20,1916, in Highland Park, Mich., to Kasper and Mary Amirkanian. She married Thomas Walton Sr. Oct. 12,1940, and he preceded her in death Oct. 31,1989. She was a devoted wife and homemaker and a successful and helping partner with her husband while owning Harvard of Hillsdale in Litchfield. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mrs. Michael (Diane) Markarian and brother, Leo "Lee" Amirkanian. She is held in special memory by her granddaughters whom she had a great influence on their lives. Survivors include a brother, Harry Amirkanian, and two sons, Thomas E. Walton Jr,, of Vero Beach,Fla. and John F. Walton, of Carson City, Nev. Also surviving are four granddaughters, seven great-grandchildren and niece. No services or memorial are planned at this time. Arrangements are by Neptune Society of El Cajon,Calif. |
Friday, November 20, 2009 7:00 AM |
Galen W. 'Sy' Seiler, 89, passed away peaceably Nov. 8, 2009, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility with his eldest son, Lou, at his side. |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 12:41 PM |
Gary A. Vincent, 70, of Midland, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at the MidMichigan Medical Center. |
Gary G. Bazick Dec. 10, 1940-Nov. 14, 2009 Thursday, November 19, 2009 4:01 PM |
Gary G. Bazick, 68, of Pleasant Lake, MI died November 14, 2009. |
Friday, November 13, 2009 6:37 AM |
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Gaylord Vaughn Fisher, age 72, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away after a short illness on Oct. 28, 2009 at the Yuma Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. |
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:37 AM |
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Gerald S. George, 86, passed away Nov. 13, 2009, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
Friday, November 20, 2009 7:15 AM |
Gina M. Parsons Gina M. Parsons (nee Howell), age 34, of Columbus Township, died November 15, 2009. Dear mother of the late Andrew Davis. Dear stepmother of Daniel and the late Sean Parsons. Dear daughter of Linda (Dennis) Dettar and Kenneth (Anlee) Howell. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Visitation Saturday, November 21, 2009, from 2-9 p.m. with funeral service at 7 p.m. at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore. |
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Glenn P. 'Skip' Eckerle II, 44, passed away sud­denly Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 in Newaygo. A Memorial Service was held Satur­day, Nov. 14, 2009 at The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Fu­neral Homes Inc., 6291 S. Harvey St. in Muskegon, with Deacon Bill McCabe officiating. Read more HERE. |
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Gregory Alan Byers, 50, of Hillsdale, passed away, Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born, Feb. 18, 1959, in Hillsdale to Frederick L. and Charlotte (Duerr) Byers. He was married Feb. 21, 1995, to Deborah Gordon and she survives. Gregory was a 1977 graduate of Hillsdale High School and was employed by ACT in Hillsdale for 25 years. He enjoyed working on cars, lawn mowers and small engines. Besides his wife, Deborah, he is survived by two sons, Zachary and Garrett Byers, both at home; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Marian Tuttle; his maternal grandmother, Florence Duerr of Chicago; a sister, Machelle (Gary) Langhann of Hillsdale; and two brothers, Gary (Janette) Byers of Osseo and Larry Byers of St. Louis, Mo. Gregory was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services for Gregory Alan Byers will be 11 a.m. Friday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor James Olinger officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Baptist Church of Hillsdale. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
Sunday, November 15, 2009 6:35 AM |
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Friday, November 20, 2009 7:15 AM |
Harold R. Snay Sr. Harold R. Snay Sr., age 86, a son of the late Robert M. and Dora M. Bellor Snay passed away Wednesday in the Shelby Nursing Home. Harold was a lifelong resident of Mt. Clemens. He was born on March 26, 1923, in Mt. Clemens. He was married to Dorothy Buchalski on June 3, 1944 in Utica, and they settled in Mt. Clemens. She passed away in 1973. Harold was employed at Selfridge as a heavy equipment operator for 24 years, retiring in 1972. He was also employed by the Mt. Clemens School System where he did custodial and security work until he retired in 1982. Harold was the Past Worthy President of Mt. Clemens Eagles Aerie #1269 from 1986-1987, also an avid hunter and fisherman. He served in the US Army during WWII. Surviving are his children, Harold "Rob" Snay Jr. of Cattaraugus, NY, Barbara (John) Morawski of White Lake Township, Lawrence (Mary Lou) Snay of San Diego, Calif and Thomas J. Snay of Mt. Clemens; grandchildren, John, Paul, Stephen, Joey, Christina, Gordon and Michael. Harold was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy in 1973; son, James in 1999; and special friend Marge Tomlin in 2005. Visitation will be held in the Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mt. Clemens on Saturday from 2-8 p.m. |
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Harris D. Nieusma, 93, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Point Manor Care Facility in Point Marion, PA.   A memorial service is planned at Point Manor Personal Care Facility, 300 Union St., Point Marion, PA, 15474, on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 1 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 20, 2009 7:15 AM |
Harry Van Sweden Harry Van Sweden, age 77, of Shelby Township. November 18, 2009. He was born November 17, 1932, and was raised in western Michigan. Husband of Mary. Father of Debra (Kenneth) Schmidt and Bryan (Joanne) Van Sweden. Grandfather of Lisa, Laura, and the late Lilly. Brother of Catherine (the late Theo) Key, and Thelma (Roger) Vande Kieft. Harry was also close to his wife's parents, siblings, and their families. Harry was a design engineer for Chrysler and General Dynamics and was involved in several patented designs for both companies. He was active in leadership in his church and the denomination. He was well read and had a wide variety of interests including music. He and his family traveled extensively in the continental United States and enjoyed their cottage in the Upper Peninsula. He graduated from Michigan State University. Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m. and Saturday 11-1 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr, at Masonic, Warren. Service Saturday 2 p.m. at Church of the Master, 30200 Schoenherr, Warren, with Rev. Frederick Kruith officiating. ahpeters.com. |
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Harvey D. Van Dam, 75, of Allegan, died Monday, November 16, 2009, at Ely Manor in Allegan. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Brookside Cemetery in Dunningville. Arrangements by the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan 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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Helen J. Witte, 100, of Cheboy­gan passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place and a complete obituary will be published in a future edition of the Cheboygan Daily Tribune. Read more HERE. |
Friday, November 20, 2009 7:15 AM |
Henry A. VanHaelemeersch Henry A. VanHaelemeersch, age 90, a resident of Sterling Heights, died on Friday, November 13, 2009. He was born December 20, 1918, in Mount Clemens. Mr. VanHaelemeersch was employed as a supervisor for Detroit Edison for over 37 years, retiring in the 1980s. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. He is survived by his children, Nancy (Frank) Danko of Fort Gratiot, Mary Jane (Robert) Beardslee of Mount Clemens, Jean Anne (Michael) Solonika of Eastpointe, Carol Sue Van Haelemeersch of Big Rapids; grandchildren, Christina (Jim) Castellano, John (Kristine) and David (Jodi) Danko, Susan (Derek) Myers; seven great-grandchildren; and cousin, Germaine Koss of Macomb. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Betty; and parents, Benjamin and Irma Tytgot VanHaelemeersch. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, 140 South Main, Mt. Clemens with Father Michael Cooney officiating. Private burial in St. Peter Catholic Cemetery, Clinton Township. Visitation will be held in the funeral home today from 2-8 p.m. Contributions to St. Peter Catholic Church St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. Share memories with the family at www.vickfuneralhome.com |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 5:07 PM |
Mrs. Hildegard Otto, 100, of Lewiston, died Nov. 17, 2009. |
Irene B. Oleniczak, 88, of Manistee, died Friday, Nov. 13. The Herbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
Friday, November 20, 2009 7:15 AM |
Irene Fenchel Irene Fenchel, age 80, of Chesterfield Township for 15 years, died November 14, 2009, in Mount Clemens. Born December 16, 1928, in Syracuse, N.Y. She was the manager of dry cleaners shops and loved working crossword puzzles, cooking and working outdoors. Mrs. Fenchel is survived by her daughter, Diane of Chesterfield; grandsons, Patrick Kierst and Jeremy Kierst. Siblings, Helen Tagg, William Zajac and John Zajac. Brother and sister-in-law Robert and Elaine Fenchel. She was predeceased by her husband, Warren Howard Fenchel, whom she married June 13, 1953, in Syracuse, N.Y.; and one daughter, Ann Marie Kierst. Funeral service at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 22, 2009, at Christ The King Lutheran Church, 29920 23 Mile Road, Chesterfield. Officiated by Rev. Melvin E. Hiler. Arrangements by Gendernalik Funeral Home, New Baltimore. |
Saturday, November 14, 2009 6:35 AM |
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Isabelle Kleis, 99, of Holland, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St. |
Friday, November 20, 2009 2:56 AM |
BARNETT, JACK GRIFFITH; of Pontiac; November 16, 2009; age78; born December 5, 1930 in Canton, Ohio. |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:32 AM |
PHILLIPS, JAMES E.; age 53; of Auburn Hills; November 16, 2009. Father of Darcy Mohamed, Brent Phillips and Cassandra Phillips; brother of Doug (Barb) Phillips and Carole Hoelscher. A General Motors retiree and F.O.E. member, James enjoyed woodworking. Visitation Friday, 2 to 7 p.m. with the Funeral at 7 p.m. from Pixley Funeral Home Godhardt-Tomlinson Chapel, Keego Harbor. Memorials to the American Heart Association. |
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James E. Fenske, 72, of Midland died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2009, at MidMichigan Medical Center. |
Friday, November 20, 2009 6:18 AM |
Feb. 5, 1937-Nov. 18, 2009 James E. Snider, age 72, of Midland, died Wednesday afternoon, November 18, 2009 at the MidMichigan Medical Center. |
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ANDOVER, Minn. -- James L. Penberthy, 72, of Andover, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at home. |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:53 AM |
James M. Miller, 60, of Harrison, passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Mid Michigan Medical Center-Midland. |
Friday, November 20, 2009 7:00 AM |
James O. Ulvund, 83, of East Jordan, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. Arrangements are pending at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in East Jordan. |
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James S. Gauvey, 59, of Mosherville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born March 23, 1950, in Bryan Ohio, to Kenneth and Blanche (Dangler) Gauvey. James graduated from Reading High School in 1969 and Jackson Community College with an associate degree in electronics. He worked at Daisy Products, Hillsdale; was a hard-rock gold miner in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, California; and was also employed at Jesco Industries in Litchfield. Survivors include two sisters, Nancy Lockwood of Saline, Sue Patch-Hickman of Kalamazoo; five nephews, Jeff Lockwood of Jackson, Greg Lockwood of Georgia, Terry Troup of Florida, Chris Troup  of Oklahoma, Rodney Patch of Indiana; two nieces, Deborah Troup Urban of Florida, Amy Patch McFarland of Coldwater; and dear friends, David and Arla Watson of Montgomery. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Myra Troup. Cremation has taken place and interment will be in Ney, Ohio. Arrangements by George White Funeral Home, Reading. |
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:31 AM |
Jean Ann Smith, 68, of Midland, died Monday evening, Nov. 16, 2009, at the MidMichigan Medical Center. |
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Jeanne Schmidt, 86, of White Pigeon, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Park Place Living Center in Kalamazoo. She was born Aug. 8, 1923, in White Pigeon to Lloyd and Lydia (Ingold) Catton. She was a gradaute of White Pigeon High School in 1942, where she was the drum majorette and a cheerleader. On Oct. 23, 1953, she married Richard W. Schmidt at the White Pigeon United Methodist Church. She had been a Kalamazoo resident since May, and a White Pigeon resident her entire life. She was the secretary for G&A Truck Lines in White Pigeon, Continental Can in Three Rivers, Aux Scandelles School in Elkhart, Ind. and the Pathfinder Center in Centreville. She was a member of the White Pigeon United Methodist Church, the bridge club and enjoyed playing cards. Surviving are her husband, Richard W. Schmidt of White Pigeon; four sons, Brad Schmidt of White Pigeon, Peter (Julie) Schmidt of Kalamazoo, Michael (Alice) Schmidt of Kentwood and Patrick Schmidt of Washington DC; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; and a cousin. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, June Marvin. Relatives and friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon, where services are at 11 a.m. Friday, with the Rev. Wilbur R. Brandli officiating. Memorials may be directed to the White Pigeon United Methodist Church or the Special Olympics of St. Joseph County. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.   |
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Friday, November 20, 2009 7:15 AM |
Jennie Slove Jennie Slove, age 91. November 19, 2009. She was born in Detroit on October 6, 1918. Daughter of the late Mary and John Luczka. Loving sister of Natalie Neuman, Anna Bortak and Helen Burns. Dearest mother of Nancy (Fred) Purz and Betty Davis. Caring grandmother to Keith and Ken Davis, Linda (Craig) Lombardo and Ron Purz; and a great-grandmother to Alyssa, Sarah and Raven. Mrs. Slove loved crocheting, knitting, cooking, playing cards and ornament making. Visitation Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of the Funeral service 11 a.m. at A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 � Mile Road). www.ahpeters.com. |
Jerilane Collins Dec. 9, 1943-Nov. 17, 2009 Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:33 AM |
Jerilane Collins, 65 years, of Monroe, MI passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 6:55 PM in the Emergency Room at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Jerilane had been in declining health for the past 3 months. |
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Friday, November 20, 2009 7:15 AM |
John H. Olsen John H. Olsen, age 69, a resident of Roseville, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2009. He was born October 18, 1940, in Mount Clemens, Mich., to the late Kay and Verona Hummrich Olsen. Mr. Olsen was employed as an assistant project engineer for Michigan Department of Transportation for over 37 years, retiring in 1997. Later he was employed as a groundskeeper at Cracklewood Golf Course. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Karen; children, Lisa Campbell of Waterford, and Natalie (Thomas Chapaton) Olsen of Sterling Heights; and two grandchildren, Mathieu and Clarice. He was preceded in death by two siblings, Richard and Joan. Visitation and services will be held on Monday, November 23, 2009 from 3-8 p.m., with a service at 7 p.m. in the Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, 140 South Main, Mt. Clemens. Contributions may be addressed to American Diabetes Association, American Lung Association or Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Share memories at www.vickfuneralhome.com |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:53 AM |
John Healy "Jack" McQuillan, 74, of Seymour, Conn, formerly of Midland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Nov. 11, 2009 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Bridgeport, Conn. |
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:31 AM |
John R. Schlicker, 92, of Tittabawassee Township, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at Brittany Manor Living Center in Midland. |
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:37 AM |
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Joseph D. "Joe" Andrews, 48, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at West Branch Medical Center from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. |
Monday, November 16, 2009 12:39 AM |
DULUTH, Minn. -- Joseph E. Franks, 72, of Ramsay, Mich., passed away Friday evening, Nov. 13, 2009, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. |
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Josephine V. (Romanik) Arbutus, 84, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Baltimore. Interment was at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
Monday, November 16, 2009 6:06 PM |
Joshua Ray Behrenwald, age 26, of Gaylord died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. Joshua was born in Sheridon, Mich. on May 15, 1983, the son of Andy and Barbara (Powell) Behrenwald. He lived in Reed City for a number of years and was a 2000 graduate of Reed City High School. After graduation, he moved with his family to Gaylord. Joshua had been working at the family's restaurant, Gobblers of Gaylord. |
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:37 AM |
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Julia Mae Beelen, age 89, formerly a longtime resident of Holland, died Sunday, November 15, 2009, at Lexington Healthcare Center in Bloomingdale, IL. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Central Avenue Christian Reformed Church, 1 Graves Place. Interment will be in Lakewood Cemetery. A memorial visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday 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. |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:34 AM |
June Ann Gogas, age 70, of Okemos died peacefully on November 16, 2009. |
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Kalvin J. VanderZwaag, 56, of Hamilton, died on November 17, 2009, in Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, after a short battle with AML leukemia. Funeral services will be Saturday, 1:00 p.m. at Haven Reformed Church, 4691 Oak Drive, Hamilton.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Hamilton. Visitation will be Friday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Haven Reformed Church.   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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Karl J. Krohn, 83, of Holland, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at Tender Care of Holland. Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services. |
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Keith Duane Freel, passed away Nov. 14, 2009 at MidMichigan Medical Center�"Gladwin, surrounded by loved ones. |
Friday, November 20, 2009 7:15 AM |
Kenneth J. DeFour Kenneth J. DeFour, age 56. November 18, 2009. Loving father of Jason and Jeremy. Ken will be deeply missed by Eric who he thought of as a son. Dear brother of Donald (Patricia), Keith and Joseph (Deborah). Former husband and dear friend of Lana DeFour-Walbert. Beloved son of the late John and Rosemary. Special "Son" of Bernadette Iftiniuk and special "uncle" of Paul and Shelley. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (at Schoenherr), Saturday 2-9 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. until time of service 10 a.m. at the funeral home. At the family's request and to honor Ken, please dress casual for the services. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com. |
Kimberly Kay Martinek, 43, of Gladwin, passed away Nov. 11, 2009 at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born Jan. 17, 1966, to Wayne and Darlene Jungman. She was the loving partner of Fred Fedak and proud mother of Krystal Auer. Kim was the owner of The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy of Gladwin. |
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Laura A. Kaffenberger, age 50, of Adrian passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at the University of Michigan Hospital, losing her battle to become a heart transplant recipient. She was born Oct. 18, 1959, in Adrian, to Hal First, Sr. and the late Wanda (Watkins) First. Laura was appreciative of her father as he provided special care daily throughout her illness. On Aug. 17, 1993, Laura married Scott Kaffenberger and he survives. Laura is also survived by her two children, Brittany and Justin, both at home and who will miss her dearly. Laura was a cosmetologist until her children were born, at which time she gave up her career and devoted her life to her family and home. Laura loved to be outdoors and was very proud of her flower gardens. Laura was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In addition, Laura is survived by two brothers, Hal First, Jr. of Adrian and Don First of Manitou Beach; two sisters, Kim First of Addison and Kelly (Eric) Ehinger of Adrian; her father, Hal (Donna) First, Sr. of Hudson; nieces, Krista, Erica and Katie; Aunts and Uncles, Helen and Jack Smith, Ruth Ann and Leslie DeJonghe and Moe and Thelma First; father- and mother-in-law, David and Elaine Kaffenberger of St. Helen; many brothers- and sisters-in-law and other nieces and nephews. Preceding Laura in death were her mother, Wanda (Watkins) First; nephew, Bryant Ehinger; paternal grandparents, Kathryn and Russell First; maternal grandparents, Robert and Thelma Watkins. The funeral liturgy for Laura will be held on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father David Hudgins as celebrant. Interment will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens in Tecumseh. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, where a vigil prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Visitation will also be held on Friday from 9 a.m. until time of service at St. Joseph Catholic Church. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Laura Kaffenberger. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Leeta L. Stanton, age 87 of Sherwood, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo after a brief illness. Leeta was born Feb. 6, 1922 on the family farm in Sherwood, a daughter to the late Rex and Rhea (Annis) Ladyman. Leeta graduated from Sherwood High School with the Class of 1939. She then attended Mercy College of Nursing at Leila Post in Battle Creek, where she received her Registered Nursing Degree. She was employed as an R.N. at Sturgis Hospital for many years. On Oct. 28, 1944, she married the love of her life, A. John Stanton in Sherwood. He preceded her in death in 1989. She had lived in the Sherwood area all of her life and found great joy in watching and being involved with the family farm. Leeta had been active with the Branch County Rural Youth and had belonged to the Country Couples Dance Group. She was also a member of the Sherwood Free Methodist Church and had attended the Crossroads Bible Church. She is survived by one daughter: Ellen (George) Hopkins of Tekonsha, two sons: Erwin L. Stanton of Sherwood and Edward R. (Cindy) Stanton of Edwardsburg, ten grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister Wilma Ladyman. The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Schipper Funeral Home LTD. in Colon. Funeral Services celebrating the life of Leeta L. Stanton will be Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at 11 a.m.. from the Funeral Home with Pastor Daryl Dexter of the Sherwood Free Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at the Sherwood Cemetery.  If desired the family suggest memorials be made in memory of Leeta to either the Athens Athletic Boosters Club, Sherwood Free Methodist Church or the Crossroads Bible Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. |
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Leonard Valentine Ziemlewicz Leonard Valentine Ziemlewicz, an Eastpointe resident, died November 19, 2009, at Shorepointe Nursing Home in St. Clair Shores. He was born June 29, 1925 in Hamtramck, Mich. He was a draftsman at General Motors Automotive. Leonard enjoyed golfing, wood carving and camping and was also a mall walker at Eastland in Harper Woods. Leonard and his wife were married for 58 years. Mr. Ziemlewicz is survived by his wife, Dorothy E. (Arndt). Dearest father of Patrick (Denise) Ziemlewicz; Cindy (Jeff) Collinson and Ken (Dedee) Ziemlewicz; loving grandfather of seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Ziemlewicz was predeceased by his parents, Valentine Ziemlewicz and Bernice Radomskq. Visitation Sunday, 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Road, Eastpointe. Instate 10 a.m. Monday at St. Angela Catholic Church, 25395 Chippendale, Roseville until Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. |
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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.   |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:05 AM |
Loretta Rachael Bartolo has been called by our Lord at the tender age of 30 years old. Loretta died peacefully at St. Vincent's Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, surrounded by her loving and heartbroken family, the victim of a sudden and unexplained seizure. |
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Louise D. Horkey, 90 of Bronson, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 at Sturgis Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home and will be announced as soon as they become available. |
Friday, November 20, 2009 6:18 AM |
Dec. 3, 1943-Nov. 19, 2009 Lowell J. VanBuskirk, age 65, of Clare, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Clare. |
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:37 AM |
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HUFFMAN, MARY; of Keego Harbor; November 18, 2009; age 92. |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:32 AM |
READER, MARY SELLON; of Milford; died in the care of her family at her daughter's home there on Friday evening, November 13, 2009; she was 89 years old. |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:32 AM |
MORRIS, MICHAEL A.; age 54; of Brighton, MI; passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009; at Providence Park Hospital in Novi. |
MILDRED "MILLIE" COLLIER BROWN Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:32 AM |
BROWN, MILDRED "MILLIE" COLLIER; 67; of Kennesaw, GA; died Sunday, November 15, 2009. |
Sunday, November 15, 2009 6:35 AM |
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SPOKANE, Wash. -- Marcus C. Olson, 86, of 312 W. Hastings Road, Spokane, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Fairwood Northridge Retirement Village in Spokane. |
Margaret (Peggy) Currie Died Nov. 15, 2009 Monday, November 16, 2009 10:25 AM |
TEMPERANCE - Margaret (Peggy) Currie, 79, of Temperance, died Sunday at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, Ohio. |
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Margaret Ellen and #8220;Peggy and #8221; Currie Dec. 10, 1929-Nov. 15, 2009 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:24 AM |
Margaret Ellen "Peggy" Currie, 79 years, of Temperance, MI died Sunday November 15, 2009 in Hospice of NW Ohio, Perrysburg, OH. |
Friday, November 20, 2009 6:18 AM |
Marguerite Pratt, age 89, of Alma, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Gratiot Medical Center. |
Marie I. Pfund July 7, 1925-Nov.14, 2009 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:25 AM |
Marie Ilene Pfund, 84, of Portland, Tennessee, formerly of Monroe, died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday at Sumner Regional Medical Center, Gallatin, Tennessee, where she had been since Tuesday. She had been in poor health for nine months. |
Friday, November 20, 2009 7:15 AM |
Marion L. Soenen Marion L. Soenen, age 91, passed away November 18, 2009. Beloved wife of the late George Sr. Loving mother of Ted (Gloria) and Bob (Judith) and the late Suzanne (Bob) Benetti. Proud grandmother of Angela, Scott, Carolyn, Deann, Christopher, Tina, Jennifer, Keven and Kristin. Great-grandmother of 14 and great-great-grandmother of one. Dearest sister of Shirley Rhodes. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Scripture service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Saturday, instate 8:30 a.m., at St. Peter Church, 98 Market, at New St., Mount Clemens. In lieu of flowers donations are welcome to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Interment, St. Peter Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 8:15 AM |
Mary C. Smith, 76, of East Jordan, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
Monday, November 16, 2009 8:15 AM |
Mary Ivey, 52, of Harbor Springs, died Nov. 14, 2009, at her home. |
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Mary Jean Knapp, age 80, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born Jan. 10, 1929, in Oreana, Ill., a daughter to the late William and Elizabeth (Hogan) Fitzgerald. Mary has been a resident of Sturgis for the past 11 years, previously living in Elkhart, Ind., Parkville, Three Rivers and on the St. Joseph River in Mendon. Mary had been employed as a respiratory therapist at  Three Rivers Hospital and she enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family and friends. Surviving are three children, twins: Michael Kevin (Linda) Watrous of Constantine, and Debra Susan (Robert) Cantu of Coopersville, and Richard William (Willemina) Watrous of Sturgis; eight grandchildren, Jason, Tracey, Melissa, Amy, Eric, Craig, Thomas, and Kimberly; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband,  Larry Knapp; one sister, Helen Summers, and three brothers, William, Daniel, and Everett “Fitz” Fitzgerald. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road. Funeral services celebrating the life of Mary Jean Knapp will be held immediately following visitation at 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with The Rev. Father Richard Altine, Holy Angels Catholic Church, officiating. Cremation will follow the services and the family suggest memorial donations be directed to Kairo’s Dwelling, 2945 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
Monday, November 16, 2009 10:05 AM |
Mary Katherine Coman McKinney went to be with the Lord, Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. |
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:37 AM |
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Maryann E. LaHaie, 51, of Allegan, formerly of Cheboygan, died Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Allegan General Hospital. A memorial Mass was held Friday, November 13, at 11am at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cheboygan with Rev. Fr. Paul Megge, Celebrant. Interment was at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Cheboygan. Memorials may be made to the Special Olympics. Read more HERE. |
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Monday, November 16, 2009 8:15 AM |
Michael Yettaw, 65, of Petoskey, died Nov. 14, 2009, at his home. |
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:37 AM |
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Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:32 AM |
RICHARDSON, NORMA E.; of Waterford; November 17, 2009; age 78. |
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Friday, November 20, 2009 7:15 AM |
Norman 'Sonny' Elrod Norman "Sonny" Elrod, age 78, a resident of Fraser, died peacefully in his sleep on November 16, 2009. He was born in Detroit on January 21, 1931, son of the late Eugene and Flora Elrod. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Geraldine; dearest children, Janet AppleBee, Doug (Becky) AppleBee, Jerry Chadwicke, Debbie (Mark) Rayner, Sheila (Dan) Freelong, Brenda (Paul) Kleisinger, Gerald (Dawn) Elrod, Paula (Alberto) Palomo, Sonya (Kenneth) Wood, Angie (Michael) Broussard; cherished 27 grandchildren and 24 beautiful great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held in Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser, on Saturday 1-9 p.m. and Sunday noon until the time of funeral service at 4 p.m. Share memories online at www.faulmannwalsh.com. |
Norman Lee Nichols June 7, 1919-Nov. 15, 2009 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:25 AM |
DETROIT and #151; Norman Lee Nichols, 90, of Detroit, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at the family homestead in Riga, Michigan. |
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Orval Douglas "Doug" Finkbeiner Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:37 AM |
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Friday, November 20, 2009 7:15 AM |
Other deaths Merrill L. Weed, 93, of Clinton Township, Walter Scott Skupny Funeral Home, Roseville |
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Mrs. Patricia (Schipper) Hicks, 81, of Southbury, Conn., died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at her home. She was the wife of the late Edward A. Hicks. Mrs. Hicks was born Aug. 29, 1928, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Henry and Katherine Schipper. She has resided in Southbury for 25 years and was a member of the United Church of Christ of Southbury. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and traveling. She is survived by her son, Kim Hicks of Wilbraham, Maine; her daughter, Kathleen Bonneau of Olympia, Wash.; a sister, Nancy Schmidt of Fort Worth, Texas; four grandchildren and one niece, Pam. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Cathryn Hicks; and a niece, Phyllis Schmidt. A memorial service will be held on Monday Nov. 23, at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Christ, 283 Main St. North, Southbury, Conn. The Southbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences my be made through www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com. |
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Paul J. Taylor, 69, passed away Nov. 11, 2009, at home. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Sunday, November 15, 2009 6:35 AM |
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Perry B. Cornelissen, 63, of Holland, died Sunday, November 15, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life service will begin on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. at Luella Collins Community Center, 419 126th Ave., Shelbyville, MI 49344. A feast will follow. Arrangements by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Inc., Downtown Chapel.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
• Phillip McKie, 76, of Free Soil, died Nov. 16. Dorrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Friday, November 13, 2009 6:37 AM |
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Friday, November 20, 2009 6:18 AM |
Raymond A. Martin, 85, of Weidman passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw. |
Friday, November 20, 2009 7:15 AM |
Raymond Jolliff Raymond Jolliff, age 87, a resident of Detroit, died November 18, 2009 at St. Mary's Mercy in Livonia, Mich. He was born May 23, 1922, in Mo. Raymond retired from Nicklel Plating Industries; he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his daughter, Blanche Chmura; 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, November 20, 2009, 3-9 p.m. at E.J. Mandzuik & Son, 22642 Ryan Road, Warren. Funeral Service Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m. with Deacon Larry Sullivan officiating at the funeral home. Burial, Sacred Heart Cemetery, Detroit, Mich. |
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Richard Hudson, 83, of Benton Twp. Cheboygan died Thursday, November 12, 2009 at North­ern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. A gathering of family and friends will take place at the Nordman Funeral Home on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 from 11:00am until the time of the memorial service at 1:00pm Rev. Jeff Dinner will officiate. Friends wishing to share online condolences are in­vited to sign an online register book at www.stonefu­neralhomeinc.com. Read more HERE.   |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:36 AM |
Richard Bell, 79, of Flat Rock died Tuesday in St. Mary and #146;s Hospital, Livonia. |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:53 AM |
Richard G. Loy, 56, died Nov. 16, 2009, in Baton Rouge, La. after a lengthy hospital stay following admittance for severe smoke inhalation injuries from a fire at his home as well as complications of pneumonia. |
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:49 AM |
MERCER, Wis. -- Richard L. "Dick" Garbe, 70, of 1535W County Road J, Mercer, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in his home, surrounded by his family, following a lengthy illness. |
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 3:21 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
A memorial service for Robert D. Burton will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 28, 2009 at New Hope Church in Sturgis  Robert passed away on Oct. 9, 2009, in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 69, after 35 years of dialysis.   |
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:37 AM |
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Robert Francis Grodi Feb. 12, 1947-Nov. 18, 2009 Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:34 AM |
Robert Francis Grodi was born February 12, 1947 in Monroe, Michigan. He was one of two children born from the union of Robert Leo Grodi and the late Lillie Rose (Frankhouse) Grodi. He had dark hair and a pug like nose. |
Robert Francis Grodi Nov. 18, 2009 Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:27 AM |
Robert Francis Grodi, 62, of Monroe died this morning at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Victory Temple Church, 832 S. Roessler St., followed by a funeral service at 7. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service. |
Friday, November 20, 2009 7:15 AM |
Robert J. 'Bud' Mahloy Robert J. "Bud" Mahloy, age 92, passed away on November 18, 2009. Beloved husband of Janet for 67 years. Loving father of Janet (Dave)Hendry, Barry (Pam), David (Lynn) and Lora (Jim) Devine. Proud grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 16. Dearest brother of Evelyn Barclay and Margaret (Larry) Kerr. Bud was a longtime member of Martin Road Gospel Chapel in St. Clair Shores. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Donations are welcome to Oasis Dufferin Community Center - Memo "Rendevous", Chi Alpha at Georgia Tech or Operation Mobilization Canada. Interment, Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
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Monday, November 16, 2009 8:10 AM |
Former Harbor Springs resident Rodney Richard Backus, born Feb. 2, 1942, to Charles and Myrtle Backus in Harbor Springs, died peacefully at home on Nov. 11, 2009. |
Roger Lee Ritchey Nov. 16, 2009 Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:19 AM |
Roger Lee Ritchey, 56, of Luna Pier died Monday as the result of an automobile accident. Arrangements by Prochnow Funeral Home. |
Roger Lee Ritchey Nov. 29, 1952-Nov. 16, 2009 Thursday, November 19, 2009 2:13 PM |
Roger Lee Ritchey, 56, of Luna Pier, passed away Monday, November 16, as the result of an automobile accident. |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:35 AM |
Roland "Ron" Charters, 92, of Indian River, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs. |
Ronald Wayne Johnson, 36, of Manistee, died Sunday, Nov. 15. Oak Grove Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.... |
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 1:11 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Ruby Anna (Boughtin) Stanton, age 101, of Centreville, passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Fairview Living Centre in Centreville. Ruby was born in Warren, Ind., on Feb. 26, 1908, a daughter of John and Lillie M. (Felton) Dutton. On Aug. 14, 1927, she married Louie Boughtin in Warren. He preceded her in death July 1952. On Dec. 31, 1970, Ruby married John Stanton in Three Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1979. Ruby worked as a seamstress at Denton Mills in Centreville from 1926 to 1971 and was a member of the Centreville Baptist Church. Surviving are 10 grandchildren, Joe Pahl Jr., LouAnn Pahl, Dave Pahl, Vicki Pahl, Mike (Diane) Pahl, Teresa Pahl, Neil Pahl, Robert Pahl, Mary Pahl and Dawn (Fred) Najmy; two great-grandchildren, Ricky and Katey Najmy; and her special friend Dorothy Pagels. She was preceded in death by her parents; her  husbands; a daughter, Violet (Joseph) Pahl; sisters Edna Fuller, Mable Dutton and Ethel Hively; and brothers Vern and Glen “Woody” Dutton. Relatives and friends will be received 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Eley Funeral Home in Centreville. Religious services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Centreville Baptist Church, with Pastor David Peterson officiating. Interment will be at the Prairie River Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Centreville Baptist Church. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.   |
Friday, November 20, 2009 6:35 AM |
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Monday, November 16, 2009 10:00 AM |
Russell Edward Blumke, 88, of Alanson, died Nov. 16, 2009, at Sunnybank Retirement Home in Petoskey. |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:49 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
S. Elaine Shankle, age 52, of Adrian passed away at her home, surrounded by family who loved her deeply, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Arrangements are pending at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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Monday, November 16, 2009 4:07 PM |
Sharon L. (Pardo) Guinnip, age 65, of Waterford, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. |
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Sophia Lee Briggs June 4, 1929-Nov. 11, 2009 Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:28 AM |
Sophia Lee Briggs was born on June 4, 1929 to the late Alex (Jack) and Mary (Davis) Dafney in Lewisville, Arkansas. She departed this life on November 11, 2009 at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Monroe, Michigan. |
Sunday, November 15, 2009 1:42 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Stanley J. Dobrowolski, 77, of Cheboygan passed away Nov. 12, 2009 at his home in Cheboygan. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Sat., Nov. 14 at St. Mary’s/St. Charles Catholic Church. Rev. Paul Megge will be officiating. After crema­tion, his ashes were buried with his wife Theresa’s at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Read more HERE.   |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:35 AM |
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 3:26 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Stephen Henry Bornman, 69, of White Pigeon, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend, Ind., after an extended illness. He was born Sept. 28, 1940, in Indianapolis. He had been a White Pigeon resident since 1990, coming from Syracuse, Ind. He was a 1959 graduate of Syracuse High School, a graduate of Goshen College, and a chartered life underwriter. On April 23, 1960, he married Twilla Anne Morehouse in Milford, Ind. He was a well-known businessman and owner of White Pigeon Mini-Storage. Steve was an entrepreneur who enjoyed creating a business. He was a member of Christ Chapel in South Bend, Ind. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Candace (Jon) Martin of Fort Wayne, Ind.; two sons, Chris (Rebecca) Bornman of Syracuse and Shawn (Melissa) Bornman of Milford; nine grandchildren; a brother, Patrick Bornman of Fort Wayne; a sister-in-law, Irene Bornman of Goshen, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Meyers; and a brother, Roger Bornman. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with senior pastor Steve Sumrall and pastor Steve Coyle of Christ Chapel officiating. Burial will follow in White Pigeon Township Cemetery, White Pigeon. Memorial contributions may be made to Feeding the Nations of Christ Chapel in South Bend, Ind., or ProvidentMinistries.org. |
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 7:47 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Suzanne L. Arthur, 66, of Hudsonville, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services. |
Friday, November 20, 2009 2:56 AM |
BRACEY, THOMAS "EARL"; of Pontiac; died November 18, 2009; at 85 years of age. |
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 9:35 AM |
Terrence "Terry" Brochu, 52, of Boyne City, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 16, 2009. |
Monday, November 16, 2009 4:10 PM |
Terry Lynn Hinman, 66, of Alanson, died Nov. 14, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
Monday, November 16, 2009 3:14 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Thalma Mae Sheets, 50, of Hillsdale, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at her home in Hillsdale. She was born Nov. 26, 1958, in Hillsdale. Private family services will take place at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. |
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CHOTEAU, Mont. -- Trina Martha (Peetz) Sievila, 89, of Choteau and formerly of Ironwood, Mich., died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Choteau. |
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Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:54 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
William J. Adams, age 85, of Tecumseh died Wednes­­­day, Nov. 18, 2009, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti. He was born on Feb. 9, 1924, in Flint, Mich., the son of Homer P. and Margaret F. (Rouleau) Adams, Sr. On Sept. 12, 1948, 61 years ago, he married the love of his life, Eloise Cook. William practiced dentistry in Tecumseh from 1962 until he retired in 1986. He then became a Funeral Director and was associated with Handler Funeral Homes since 1993. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Tecumseh, and was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corps. His education included a B.S. from Michigan State University in 1950, a M.A. Degree from Western Michigan State University in 1955, a D.D.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1962 and finally a B.S. Degree in Mortuary Science from Wayne State University in 1991. He was very active in the Tecumseh community for many years, serving on the Protective Services Commis­sion, Kiwanis Club, Com­munity Fund Board, City Council, Herrick Memorial Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees, and from 1974 to 1994 served on the United Savings Bank, United Bancorp, Inc., and United Bank and Trust Boards of Directors. William will be greatly missed by all of those who knew him, worked with him, served with him and loved him. In addition to his wife, Eloise, he is survived by his sons, Dr. Thomas Adams of Munising, Mich., and Dr. Jeffrey (Kathi) Adams of Wayland, Mich.; his daughter, Rebecca (Bill) Buchinger of South Lyon; his sister, Joyce (Herb) Jacques of Linden, Mich.; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and one granddaughter, Mallory Buchinger. At his request, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends on Friday, Nov. 20, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Tecumseh, with Pastor Richard Mortimer officiating. Inurnment will take place in Brookside Cemetery Columbarium at a later date. The family will also receive friends at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.   |
Friday, November 20, 2009 2:56 AM |
WILMOTH, WILLIAM W. (BILL); age 63; of Corryton; went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 18, 2009. |
Sunday, November 15, 2009 6:35 AM |
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Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:53 AM |
Zodora E. "Zoe" Gill, 89 of Midland, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at the MidMichigan Medical Center, following a brief illness. |
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:33 AM |
Zodora E. "Zoe" Gill, 89 of Midland, died Monday, November 16, 2009, at the MidMichigan Medical Center, following a brief illness. |
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