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DALHAUS, ARLEN K.; of Lake Orion; January 31, 2010; at 80 years of age. Loving husband of Margaret for almost 60 years; dear father of John (Kay) Dalhaus and Mary (Dan) Durham; beloved brother of Richard (Donna) Dalhaus and the late Donald (the late Pat) Dalhaus; special grandfather of Lindsey (Chris) Davis, Jon Russell Dalhaus, Samantha Durham and the late Nicky Durham; great grandfather of Raegan and Russell Kenneth; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. |
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Bertha  H. Monroe, age 92, of Sturgis, passed away late Saturday evening, Jan. 30, 2010, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born May 15, 1917, in Jonesville, Mich., a daughter to the late William H. and Daisy (Kint) Monroe. Bertha had resided in the Sturgis and Coldwater area most of her life. She had worked at Arch Workshop in Sturgis and attended the Sturgis Church of Christ. Bertha is survived by two nieces, Mary Ulrey of Centreville, Va., and Sue Galassi of Mishawaka, Ind.; two great-nieces, Karen Schubert of Mishawaka, Ind., and Elaine Clinard of Houston, Texas; and one great-nephew, Tony Galassi She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Frances Rosine and Martha Ulrey; one niece, Margaret Shores; and one nephew, Denny Rosine. The family will receive friends from Noon-1:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091 where funeral services celebrating the life of Bertha Monroe will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. George Cleverley of the Sturgis Church of Christ will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Miss Monroe’s memory consider the Sturgis Church of Christ, 900 N. Lakeview Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091 or Heartland Hospice, 8075 Creekside Dr., Portage, MI 49024. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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Beverly June Dunlap, age 83, of Nottawa, Mich., passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at the Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich. She was born Nov. 4, 1926, in White Pigeon, Mich., a daughter to the late Lester and Hazel (Snyder) Raifsnider. Beverly has been a resident of Nottawa for over 35 years and on June 30, 1962, in Centreville, she married Edward Dunlap. She had been employed by the Paramount Furniture Company in Sturgis for a short time and retired from Freeman Mfg. Company in Sturgis where she had been employed most of her working life.  She was a member of the Sturgis Church of Christ, she loved the Lord, and was active in the J.O.Y. Club at the church.  She also enjoyed knitting, traveling with friends to the U.P., taking care of her cats, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Ed; one son, Richard (Shirley) Metzger of Constantine, Mich.; two daughters, Kathy (Phil) Winklepleck of Sturgis and Sheila (Ed) Vanek of Ishpeming, Mich.; three step-children, Gary (Janell) Dunlap of Sturgis, Debbie Dunlap and Patti Dunlap, both of LaGrange, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Jack (Mary) Raifsnider of White Pigeon. She was preceded in death by her parents. The family will receive friends and relatives from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, at the Hackman Family Funeral Home - Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091.  Services celebrating the life of Beverly Dunlap will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home with The Rev. George Cleverley, Sturgis Church of Christ, officiating. Interment will follow in White Pigeon Cemetery, White Pigeon.  In Lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial donation in memory of Beverly be directed to the Sturgis Church of Christ, 901 N. Lakeview, Sturgis, MI 49091. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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KERN, C. FRANK; Lansing, Michigan; age 77; passed away January 30, 2010; at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan. He was born December 10, 1932, in Belding, MI, and married Darlene Lavonne Selleck on October 25, 1952. |
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DONALDSON, CAROLYN MARIE; Sunrise: August 13, 1956; Sunset: January 29, 2010. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Bessie Wheat and her mother, Joyce Donaldson. She leaves to mourn her father, Albert Fella Amerson (Mattie) of Georgia; five children, Christopher (Mary), Bessie, Yolanda, Joseph, and Ajohntae Donaldson. |
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Carl C. Haas, 62, of St. Clair, Mich., Naples, Fla., and Harbor Springs, lost his courageous 11-month struggle with bile duct liver cancer on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in Naples, Fla. |
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Aug. 3, 1949-Jan. 29, 2010 Charles "Chuck" Lee Woodbury, age 60, of Barryton passed away Friday, January 29, 2010 at his home. |
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BESSEMER, Mich. -- Charles R. Cox, Jr., 62, of Bessemer, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at home. |
Clifford David Seipke passed away on Jan. 11, 2010 at 90 years of age. He was born in Gladwin on Jan. 8, 1920 to Henry and Susan (Johnson) Seipke. |
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Constance "Connie" Culbertson, 56, formerly of Jonesville, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at Tender Care in Adrian.  She was born March 3, 1953 in Hillsdale. A graveside service will take place at a later date at the Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. |
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Craig R. Linderman, 84, of Holland, formerly of Grand Haven, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, in the Inn at Freedom Village of Holland. A gathering for family and friends will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 5, at Freedom Village, 145 Columbia Ave. in Holland.   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. |
Cynthia A. Shock June 27, 1959-Jan. 25, 2010 Saturday, January 30, 2010 1:05 AM |
Cynthia A. Shock, 50, of Ann Arbor, went to heaven unexpectedly on Monday, in her home. |
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Monday, February 1, 2010 6:18 AM |
BAKER, DANNIE J. Sr.; of Pontiac; died January 31, 2010; at 63 years of age. Beloved husband of Bonnie for 37 years; loving father of Scott (Randi) Whitney, Stacy (John) Gardner, Heather (Dan) Hayduk and Dannie (Melanie) Baker Jr.; dearest son of Grace Baker and the late Earl C. Baker; dear brother of John (Millie) Baker, Mary Baker, Charles Baker, Anita Hall, Brenda (Wayne) Bullock, Tammy Baker and the late Jerry and Michael Baker; also survived by his ten grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. |
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Mr. David Schweitzer, 66, of Guthrie Lakes, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. |
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Dean J. Frazier, 75, of Monroe died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday at his home. Services are pending at Rupp Funeral Home, Monroe. |
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Donald Tuck, 76, of Cheboygan, died Wednesday Jan. 27, 2010. Arrangements are pending at the Nordman Funeral Home and a complete obituary will be furnished for Friday’s Tribune. |
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 12:25 PM |
Donald C. "Don" Pearsall, 78, succumbed to cancer and passed away Jan. 23, 2010, at his home in Harbor Springs. |
Donald F. Davis, 74, of Beaverton, passed away after a short illness, on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at MidMichigan Medical Center�"Midland. |
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Doris Schipper, 83, of Overisel, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, in Florida.   Arrangements will be announced by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St.    |
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 11:32 AM |
Memorial services for Doris Vivian Marlow will take place 11a.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at the Midland Evangelical Free Church, 7221 N. Jefferson Ave., Midland, where family and friends will celebrate her eternal glory. Pastor Gib Giblin will officiate the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Hearts and Hands Deaf Ministry of Midland Evangelical Free Church. |
Monday, February 1, 2010 12:04 AM |
KENTON, Mich. -- Dorothy A. Passmore, 89, of Kenton, died on Saturday, Jan. 30, at her home south of Kenton. |
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Dorothy Gilson, age 87, of Blissfield passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at Blissfield Place in Blissfield. Funeral arrangements are pending with Tagsold Funeral Home, Blissfield. |
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Dorothy O’Connor, 95, Wolverine, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at the Hospice House in Cheboygan. A memorial is planned for May. Memorial donations can be made to Hospice House of Cheboygan. Lintz Funeral Home in Indian River cared for the family. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.   |
Friday, January 22, 2010 8:15 AM |
Edgar Lantzer, 77, of Petoskey, succumbed to cancer and passed from this life on Dec. 29, 2009. |
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Edith Marie Stone, age 85, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room.  She was born July 26, 1924, in Goshen, Ind.,  a daughter to the late Willard L. and Elizabeth (Schriener) Brown.  Edith had been a resident of Sturgis most of her life and had been employed by the Sturgis Credit Bureau for three years, the Gateway Shopper, and as office manager for Direct Lumber, Inc. in Burr Oak, for 21 years, retiring in 1980. On Feb. 5, 1944, she married Robert W. Chapla.  While serving in the U.S. Air Force during World War II he was M.I.A. on June 26, 1945 and was declared deceased one year later. On Dec. 30, 1948, in Bristol, Ind., she married Wendell O. Stone.  He preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 2004. Edith was baptized in Burr Oak in the United Methodist Faith and was active with her high school graduating class of 1941.  She was also an active member of the Sturgis Women’s Club, enjoyed creative writing, crafts, casino gambling, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and was an avid arm chair Michigan sports fan.   Surviving are one daughter, Vivian (Terry) VanNest of Sturgis; three sons, Richard Stone and family friend, Bob Lederman of Sturgis, John E. Stone of Sturgis, and Thomas P. Stone of Florida; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; and one brother, Willard L. Brown. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place.  A memorial service celebrating the life of Edith M. Stone will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Hackman Family Funeral Home - Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091 with the Rev. Deb Johnson, First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Burr Oak Cemetery in Burr Oak, MI.  Memorial donations in her memory may be directed to the Sturgis Women’s Club, 1001 Walker Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
Saturday, January 30, 2010 10:52 PM |
Edna M. Dusseau, 91, of Petersburg died Saturday in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti. |
Thursday, January 28, 2010 12:54 PM |
Ella Jean Griswold, 51, of Coleman, died unexpectedly at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010. |
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Ellen May Cole, age 89‚ of Constantine, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at the Fairview Living Centre in Centreville. She was born in Three Rivers on May 25, 1920, a daughter of Delbert L. and Ethel O. (Stevenson) Cole. Ellen was a homemaker and she enjoyed making jewelry and collecting dolls. Surviving Ellen are her brothers, Delbert J. Cole and George L. Cole, both of Constantine; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother at infancy; and four sisters, Dorothy Cole, Kyra Tokarski, Ruth Brooks and Juanita Anderson. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and interment of ashes will be in Riverside Cemetery in Three Rivers. Arrangement were handled by Eley Funeral Homes in Constantine.   |
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Jan. 27, 1947-Jan. 29, 2010 Elnora K. Vanderveen, age 63, of Alma passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. |
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 11:32 AM |
Eugene A. "Gene" Martin, 77, of Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of Auburn, passed away Jan. 23, 2010, at his home after a brief illness. Eugene was born April 3, 1932, in Bay Co. to the late Arthur L. and Virginia B. (Wazny) Martin, and resided in this area for most of his life, with the last 17 years being in Florida. |
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Eva Pearl Brandt, 93, of Bauer, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Funeral and committal services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Bauer Christian Reformed Church, 4958 Bauer Road. Interment Georgetown Cemetery. Friends may meet with the family at the VanderLaan Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-9 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. |
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Florentine G. “Toots” Czajkowski, 92, of Chelsea, formerly of Bronson, died Jan. 29, 2010, at the Chelsea Retirement Community.  Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson with Rev. Fr. Richard Fritz officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bronson. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. today at the Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson with the Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m.  Florentine was born on April 29, 1917, to George and Clara (Yesh) Kelley in Bronson. She attended Bronson High School. She married Frank Czajkowski on Sept. 28, 1940, at St. Mary of Assumption in Bronson. He preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 1997. She was primarily a homemaker but did work outside of the home. She had worked for the Douglas factory for seven years and then in 1957 she and her husband built the White Swan Motel in Bronson. They operated the motel until 1972.  Florentine was a member of St. Mary of Assumption Church, the Rosary Society and the Lady Knights of Columbus.  She and her husband worked at the K of C fish fry together and enjoyed attending their dance club. She also enjoyed flowers, cooking and baking, playing cards, sewing and fishing. Florentine especially loved spending time with her family.  She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Mike) Darr of Dexter; her son, Francis (Judy) Czajkowski of Roseville; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a brother, James (Karen) Kelley of Ontonagon; and a sister-in-law, Gwen Kelley.  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Susan Hewlett in 2001; and two brothers, Alvin Kelley and Gerald Kelley.  Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Mary of Assumption Church or School. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a memory in the family online guest book. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson.   |
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Florentine G. Czajkowski, 92, of Chelsea, formerly of Bronson, died on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson and will be announced as soon as they become available. |
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Forrest J. Fynewever, 84, of Holland, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at the Inn at Freedom Village.   Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, in the chapel at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Road, Holland. Burial will be in Graafschap Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Sunday at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St., Holland.     Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 11:32 AM |
Frank A. Harrison, 98, of Traverse City and formerly of Midland, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. |
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Frank J. Mrok, 94, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, at a hospital in Alexandria, Va., following a short illness. Memorial and interment is private.     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. |
Monday, February 1, 2010 6:18 AM |
RENN..., GERALDINE "GERRI"; 86; of Naples, FL; died January 31, 2010. Formerly of Waterford / Clarkston, MI, she had been a Naples resident since 1979. She was born March 23, 1923 in Virden, IL, the daughter of Charles Paul and Olga Eva (nee Katzmarek) Mayernik. Beloved mother whose unconditional love and kindness will live in our hearts forever. |
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 11:32 AM |
Gary L. Spaulding, 55, of Freeland, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 25, 2010. He passed away after fighting injuries he sustained while doing something he loved, riding his motorcycle. Gary was born June 3, 1954, in Midland, to H. Duane and Ortelle (Rees) Spaulding, and lived in this area all of his life. Gary leaves behind his family and friends who loved him very much. |
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Saturday, January 30, 2010 1:05 AM |
Gertrude Alkire, 88, formerly of Erie, died at 9:40 a.m. Friday in Summerford Nursing Home, Falkville, AL. Arrangements are pending at the Prochnow Funeral Home. |
Gertrude Alkire Sept. 27, 1921-Jan. 29, 2010 Saturday, January 30, 2010 10:52 PM |
Please join us in celebrating the life of Gertrude Alkire! The youngest of seven children, Gertrude was born on Sept. 27, 1921, in Erie, Mich., to Eli and Susan Bonneau. |
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Gertrude Jane “Trudy” Dury, age 77, of Sturgis, Mich.,  passed away early Sunday morning, Jan. 31, 2010, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis following a five-month illness. She was born Nov. 13, 1932, in Detroit, Mich., a daughter to the late Charles and Lucille (Baer) Richards. Trudy had resided in Sturgis since 1953. Her early life was spent in Montpelier, Ohio and she had also lived briefly in San Antonio, Texas and Fort Wayne, Ind. On Feb. 11, 1951, she married William Dury in Bryan, Ohio. She and her husband founded, owned and operated Dury Oil Company in Sturgis and she was a dedicated wife and mother. She received her associate degree from the International Business School in Fort Wayne, Ind., where she graduated number one in her class. She was a past president of the Business and Professional Women’s Club and was involved in the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Trudy was always actively involved in her children’s lives. She was a Girl Scout leader and for many years she was a ballet assistant. She enjoyed singing, photography, arts and crafts including jewelry making and rock collecting. In the more recent years advanced stages of Multiple Sclerosis limited her involvement in community functions. She is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 58 years, William “Bill” Dury; two daughters, Kendra (Troy) King of Leonidas and Kim (Vince) Little of Sturgis; one son, Kyle (Christina) Dury of Vicksburg; 10 grandchildren, McLaine Dury, Shelby Dury, Nathaniel Dury, Natasha Bowman, Cameron Bowman, Craig Bowman, Nick King, Katie King, Grant Little and Blake Little; and several nieces and nephews. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, (269) 651-2331 where a memorial service celebrating the life of Trudy Dury will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Floyd Kunce will officiate. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial donations would be appreciated to the National MS Society, Michigan Chapter 21311 Civic Center Dr., Southfield, MI 48076. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
Friday, January 29, 2010 8:35 AM |
Gertrude Opal Kline, 86, of East Jordan, passed away on Jan. 27, 2010, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. |
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LAS VEGAS -- Helen A. Rudberg, 96, of Las Vegas, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Las Vegas, with her son John at her side. |
Helen A. Zielinski March 6, 1910-Jan. 28, 2010 Saturday, January 30, 2010 1:05 AM |
Helen A. Zielinski, age 99, of Temperance, MI passed away peacefully Thursday, January 28, 2010 in Ebeid Hospice at Flower Hospital, Sylvania, after a brief illness. |
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Friday, January 29, 2010 1:07 PM |
Inez M. Armstrong, 91, of Saginaw, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. Inez Maragret Scott was born Nov. 15, 1918, in Saginaw, to Robert and Elva (Arnold) Scott. They predeceased her. She married James L. Armstrong on Dec. 16, 1944. He survives her. |
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 11:32 AM |
Irene M. Williams, 91, of Hendersonville, N.C., and formerly of Midland and Bonifay, Fla., passed away on Jan. 19, 2010, at Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, N.C. |
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Monday, February 1, 2010 6:18 AM |
PLATT, JOHN W.; age 72; of Auburn Hills; died January 30, 2010. John attended Ferris State College and was retired from the Grand Truck Railroad. |
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Jack D. Seymour, 79, of Delaware Ohio, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at his residence, surrounded by family and friends, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the Rodman Neeper Funeral Home in Delaware, where funeral services will be held on at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 with the Rev. Andy Freeman officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
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James J. Poupard Dec. 14, 2009 Saturday, January 30, 2010 1:05 AM |
James J. Poupard, 77, of Henderson, NV., died December 14, 2009. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, E. Ruth Poupard. |
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Janice Rae Hedrick, 49, of Charlevoix, passed away Jan. 28, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
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Jean M. Everitt, 73, of Hudson died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 at her home. She was born on Nov. 19, 1936, in Bromley Kent, England. A memorial service for Jean will be held in England at a later date. Arrangements are by the Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson. |
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Jo Ann Nelson, age 70, of Peyton, Colo., and formerly of Bronson, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at Pikes Peek Hospice in Colorado Springs, Colo., after three and a half years of battling ovarian cancer.  Jo Ann was born July 13, 1939, in Ontario, Ind.,  a daughter to the late Floyd (Tony) and Ilene (Parish) Nelson.  Jo Ann had lived her early years in Bronson, graduating from Bronson High School with the Class of 1957.  She then attended the Fort Wayne Business College.  She had been employed at American Hoist & Derrick Co. of Fort Wayne, Ind., Superior Match Co. of Joliet, Ill., Remington Arms, National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo., Stanford University of Palo Alto, Calif., Pillar Point Fishing Trips in Half Moon Bay, Calif. She then opened Gerald Parish Antiques in Half Moon Bay, Calif., and later worked for Boomtown Casino in Verdi, Nev.  Jo Ann was very interested in the American Indians and there artifacts, she liked antiques and treasure hunting, enjoyed being outdoors along the ocean and mountains and loved her dogs.  She is survived by one sister, Carol (Tom) Lundorff of Reno, Nev.; one brother, Jerry L. Nelson of Bronson; special friend and care giver, Mary Perez of Peyton, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive relatives and friends Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Schipper Funeral Home LTD. in Colon.  Funeral services celebrating the life of Jo Ann Nelson will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the funeral home with Rev. Sam Smith officiating.  Burial will follow at Ontario Cemetery in Ontario, Ind. If desired the family suggest memorials be made in memory of Jo Ann to the Penrose St. Francis Hospital, 2222 N. Cascade St., Colorado Springs, Colo.,  80907.   |
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John A. Snover, 77, of Midland, passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at MidMichigan Medical Center. He was born July 14, 1932, in Elmira, N.Y., son of the late Colonel L. and Jennie L. (Collins) Snover. |
Friday, January 22, 2010 9:40 AM |
John A. Steen, 91, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at his home at Burt Lake. |
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John Bertrand Collins, age 80 of Leonidas, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at his home following a long illness.  He was born in Sherwood Township on Dec. 23, 1929, the son of Russell and Ruth Ann (Homan) Collins.  John attended country schools and worked at his father’s grocery in Scotts while growing up.  He later engaged in general farming and was a truck driver delivering livestock for Outman Farms in Leonidas.  John established his own backhoe and trenching business, and at various times served as the cemetery sexton for seven townships, including Leonidas, Wakeshma, and Athens.  He was an active member of the Factoryville Bible Church where he served on the church board and was a Sunday school teacher and usher.  Winters would find John plowing snow for family, neighbors, and shut-ins.  He was a collector of Ageless Iron tractor cards. John was married to Arlene Outman in Leonidas on Aug. 18, 1956.  She survives along with five children, Beth Bennett (Rev. Curtis) of Mendon, John Samuel Collins of Leonidas, Ronald Collins (Lisa) of Athens, Carolyn Collins of Leonidas, and Sue Eakins (Donnie) of Kentwood;  21 grandchildren;  five great grandchildren;  three sisters, Mary Ann Lander (Tim) of Richland, Dorothy Handy of Battle Creek, and Shirley Aspinall (Cliff) of Gales Ferry, CT;  a sister-in-law, Colleen Habermahl (Tim) of Lennon;  several nieces, nephews, and cousins, including Richard Inman.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Louise Wheeler-Collins; and by two brothers, David and Stephen Collins. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon, and from noon- 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Factoryville Bible Church, 1291 Factoryville Rd., Athens, MI 49011.  Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church with Rev. Fred Goebert, Rev. Merritt Johnson, and Rev. Curtis Bennett officiating.  Burial will be in Burr Oak Cemetery in the village of Athens.  Memorials may be directed to either the Factoryville Bible Church, the Leonidas Bible Church, or to the family.  An online register is available at  www.eickhofffuneralhome.com.   |
Friday, January 22, 2010 8:15 AM |
John K. "Jack" Ready, 70, of Conway, passed away Jan. 15, 2010, at his home. |
Friday, January 29, 2010 1:20 AM |
MARQUETTE, Mich. -- John R. Kangas, of Ewen, 90, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, where he had resided for the past three months. |
Joseph S. Keck Sr. July 10, 1940-Jan. 28, 2010 Friday, January 29, 2010 10:40 AM |
Joseph S. Keck Sr., 69 years, of Monroe, MI passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2010 in Mercy Memorial Hospital where he had been since Tuesday. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Josephine P. "Jo" Graham, 84, of Longyear Street, Bessemer, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Ironwood. |
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Judy Lynne Hammond, 66, of Midland, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010. She was born March 16, 1943, at her home in Homer Twp. Judy was the daughter of the late Donald L. Mudd and mother Carol Mudd-Wolsley. She married George J. Hammond on July 7, 1972, in Midland, at her father's home. |
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Keith VanderArk, 68, of Ellsworth, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. |
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BESSEMER, Mich. -- Kenneth J. Sampson, 79, of Bessemer, passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Iron Mountain. |
Monday, January 25, 2010 6:36 AM |
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Kenneth O. Mick of Gladwin, formerly of Highland, passed away Jan. 27, 2010 at 80 years of age. |
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Kent B. Holesinger, 52, of Holland, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at Holland Hospital. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at New Community Fourth Reformed of Holland. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at The Mulder Chapel Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 188 W. 32nd St., Holland.   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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Kevin Jon Miller, 49, of Sturgis, passed away late Tuesday evening, Jan. 26, 2010, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born Nov. 1, 1960, in Sturgis, a son of  the late Elmer Ray and Shirley Louise (Rowan) Miller. Kevin had lived his whole life in Sturgis, where he graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1981. He had worked for McDonald’s and Kroger, delivered papers for the Gateway Shopper’s Guide and was part of the maintenance crew at the Klinger Lake Country Club. He was presently working at the St. Joseph County Co-Op. He enjoyed music, riding his mo-peds and was a true fan of NASCAR. Kevin is survived by a brother, Keith Miller of Sturgis; two sisters, Kathy (Chris) Strang of Sturgis and Kim Miller of Constantine and several nieces and nephews. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 11-11:45 a.m. Monday at Sturgis Wesleyan Church, where memorial services will begin at noon Monday. The Rev. Barry Edds will officiate. Private burial of the ashes will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis at a later date. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel of Sturgis is handling the arrangements. Memorial donations would be appreciated to help with expenses, c/o: Hackman Family Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 9, Sturgis, MI 49091. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family |
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Larry A. Provo, 45, Indian River, passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Church of Christ Restored (corner of North Straits Highway and Sand Road, across from the bowling alley). The funeral service will be Monday, Jan. 25, 2010 at 1 p.m. also at the church, with additional visitation one hour prior to the service. Apostle Leroy Ormsbee will officiate and burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in the spring. Read more HERE in Saturday's Tribune.   |
Friday, January 29, 2010 1:07 PM |
Leland Rogers passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2010. He was Mr. Rogers at school. Coach and ump at Little League. Elder Rogers at church. Soldier long ago, volunteer lately. Uncle Pete to some of the family. Dad and Grandpa to a whole bunch of us, who are missing him today. He loved coaching baseball, growing vegetables, and caring for animals. |
Friday, January 22, 2010 10:15 AM |
Lenora J. VanderSlik, 60, of Ellsworth, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
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Lester D. Veldhof, 66, of Holland, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, after a long battle with emphysema. A funeral service will be 12:00PM, Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at Lakeshore Memorial Services 11939 James Street in Holland. Reverend Kurt Henry will be officiating.  Burial will be in Lakewood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00PM, Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Lakeshore Memorial Services.   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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Louis W. Botwinis Jr., 73, of Rogers City, died on Tuesday Jan. 26, 2010 at Golden Beach Manor, Huron Beach.  Arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home, Onaway.   |
Lowell K. Johnson June 1, 1934-Jan. 28, 2010 Friday, January 29, 2010 10:41 AM |
Lowell K. Johnson, age 75, of Milan, Michigan, died January 28, 2010 at home. |
Lynn A. Haddox March 5, 1948-Jan. 26, 2010 Friday, January 29, 2010 10:41 AM |
Lynn A. Haddox, age 61, died January 26, 2010. |
Monday, February 1, 2010 6:18 AM |
RABIDEAU, MARY ANN; age 95; formerly of Pontiac; January 31, 2010. Loving wife of the late Elmer; dear sister of William (Joyce) Ardelan, Elena Bennett, the late George, Alexander John, Rosalie, Gladys, Florence and Elizabeth; step-mother of Mary Clark and Elmer Rabideau Jr.; also survived by many nieces and nephews. |
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Mardine Towne, 83, of Baldwin Street, Morenci, passed away Friday afternoon, Jan. 29, 2010, at Provincial House in Adrian under the watchful care of Hospice of Lenawee. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, on June 27, 1926, to Lysle and Alta (Brehm) Sutton. On Oct. 11, 1944, Mardine married Robert Towne in Fayette. They celebrated 57 years of marriage before his passing on Aug. 23, 2002. Mardine graduated from the Gorham Fayette High School Class of 1944. She devoted her time to being a homemaker and mother. She served over 20 years as a part-time employee of the Postal Service in Fayette and also volunteered as a librarian at the Fayette Normal Memorial Library. She was a member of the Fayette United Methodist Church and the Northwest Ohio Mother of Twins Club. Mardine enjoyed reading, traveling and attending the sporting events and school activities that involved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Two of her greatest pleasures were the yearly gatherings of the Brehm family and of the Class of 1944. Mardine is survived by four sons, Ronald (Jerolyn) Towne of Addison, Richard Towne of Canton, Mich., Roger (Charlotte) Towne of Brighton, Mich., and Ramon (Lynn) Towne of San Francisco, Calif.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, stepbrother, stepsister and a great-granddaughter. A funeral service for Mardine Towne will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at 1 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home-Barrett Chapel in Fayette with the Rev. Kathy Currier officiating. Private interment will take place at the Pleasant View Union Cemetery in Fayette. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., and Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Stair Public Library in Morenci or Hospice of Lenawee. Family and friends can view Mardine’s obituary and send condolences to her family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Marian Leona (Cowell) Knapp, age 96, of Adrian died Jan. 31, 2010, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. She was born June 12, 1913, in Lenawee County, the daughter of Clyde and Alena (Force) Cowell. She graduated from Sand Creek High School with the Class of 1930. On Aug. 4, 1946, she married Tom Knapp. He preceded her in death in 1971. Marian is survived by one niece, Ileen (John) DeVelbiss of Colorado; two nephews, David (Patti) Cowell of Florida and Gene (Mary) Cowell of Ottawa Lake; several great-nieces and nephews, and cousins, Mabel Lewis and Margaret Poucher, both of Adrian. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Gerald “Dike” Cowell; and a nephew, Roger Cowell, who gave her a family nickname, “Aunt Moo.” The funeral service for Marian will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at Wagley Funeral Home with Pastor Fritz Kruse officiating. Burial will follow at Fairfield Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Wednesday from noon until the service. You may also send condolences at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Marian may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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Mariano D. Cabrera Jr., 50, of Holland, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Hospice House. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St., Holland, MI, 49423.  Visiting one hour prior to the service.  www.langelandsterenberg.com |
Saturday, January 30, 2010 2:09 AM |
Marilyn J. (Wolfe) Whipple, 60, of Midland, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at the MidMichigan Medical Center after a courageous and long struggle with cancer. |
Thursday, January 28, 2010 12:54 PM |
Marilyn Whipple, 60, of Midland, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at MidMichigan Medical Center. |
Friday, January 29, 2010 8:30 AM |
Marilynn Jane Bouters, 82, of Boyne City, passed on into a more peaceful place on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Grandvue Medical Center in East Jordan. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time of her passing. |
Thursday, January 28, 2010 8:10 AM |
Martha A. Rinock, 83, of Petoskey, passed away Jan. 27, 2010, surrounded by family at her home in Petoskey. |
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 2:24 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Martha L. Anderson, 90, of Ironwood, was called to eternal life Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Ironwood. |
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Mary Ellen Bargman July 11, 1921 — Jan. 30, 2010 Mary Ellen Bargman, 88, of Wauseon, Ohio,  died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at Heartland of Wauseon.  She was born on July 11, 1921, in Frankfort, Ohio.   Funeral services will be at Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 with the Rev. Donna Stutzman officiating. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Morenci. |
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 12:20 PM |
Mary R. Barrett, 102, of Harbor Springs and formerly of Brevard, N.C., passed away Jan. 25, 2010, at her Perry Farm Village home. |
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Mary Louise Somsel, 62, of Hillsdale, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility.  She was born Feb. 28, 1947 in Cambria Township, to Lorain and June (Keiser) Farrell.  She was formerly married to John Bowman in 1963.  On July 8, 1977, she married Carl Somsel and he survives. Mary was a member of the Hillsdale City Church.  She attended Hillsdale High School.  Mary enjoyed her grandchildren, family activities, camping and garage sales. Surviving besides her husband Carl are two children, Melinda Breault and Brian Bowman, both of Hillsdale; her mother, June Dull of Osseo; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Barb (Mike) Vernier of Coldwater and Sherry (Phil) Shaw of North Adams; two step-sons, Kevin and Scott; two half-sisters, Linda and Pat and a half-brother, Joe; and best friend Becky Hanning. She was preceded in death by her father, Lorain and step-father, Don Dull. Graveside memorial services for Mary Somsel will take place at a later date at the Morgan Cemetery in Hillsdale County.  There will be no visitation or calling hours at this time.  Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Father Max J.V. Frego, 81, of Grand Haven, and formerly of Holland, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at the Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. A Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 480 North 152nd Ave., Holland. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. (wake prayers at 7:30 p.m.) and also on Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. prior to the Funeral Mass. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church or the Poppen Hospice Residence.  Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services.    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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Melanie May Collins, 32, of Hillsdale, passed away Saturday Jan. 23, 2010 at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. She was born July 25, 1977 in Coldwater. She graduated from Litchfield High School in 1995 and was a substitute bus driver for Camden-Frontier Schools. Melanie received a medical assistant degree from Ross Medical School and was attending Kellogg Community College to become a registered nurse. She enjoyed cooking, music and dancing, had a wonderful sense of humor and an outgoing personality, and loved her family. On Oct. 23, 1999, she married John Collins and he survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Allison Marie Collins, Hillsdale; a son, Jared Michael Collins, Hillsdale; parents, Marion Leroy and Alice (Houtz) Stemen,  Allen; sister, Amy (Jack Church) Stemen, Homer; and a brother, Joshua (Sarah) Stemen, Quincy. She was preceded in death by two grandmothers and two grandfathers. Funeral services are at 1 pm. Thursday at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with Pastor Paul Pickell officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Jefferson Township. Visitation is scheduled Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the family. |
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 6:35 AM |
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Friday, January 29, 2010 9:26 AM |
Mr. Michael G. Catalano, age 49, of Gaylord, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010. |
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Michael J. Crison, 47, of Sterling, Va., formerly of Adrian, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 28, 2010, in Los Angeles. The service celebrating the life of Michael will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at the First Baptist Church in Adrian with the Rev. Geoff Koglin officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park in Adrian. Friends may visit the family at the Wagley Funeral Home on Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. You may also send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Michael may be made to the First Baptist Church Adrian. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s Daily Telegram. |
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Mildred L. Bowman, age 91 of Addison, passed away on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility in Hillsdale. She was born on Oct. 13, 1918, in Medina Township to Curtis H. and Theresa (Dillion) McKibbin.  She married Maxwell J. Bowman on Jan. 16, 1938, in Addison, and he preceded her in death on June 14, 1974. Mildred graduated from Addison High School in 1937.  She operated the former Bowman’s Bakery in Addison from 1938-1940 and then she worked at the Willow Run Bomber Plant in Ypsilanti.  She was a cook at Addison Hospital for 13 years, retiring in 1988.  She also was a homemaker all her life. Mildred was a member of the former Addison Methodist Church, member of the Addison Senior Citizens Center and the Carousel Club of Addison. Surviving are one son, Owen H. (Jane) Bowman of Addison, one daughter, Marlene (Paul) Gillespie of Dartown, Ohio, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one sister, Juanita Jennings of North Adams, nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maxwell, one son, Dr, George E. Bowman, one daughter, Maxine Gerber and one brother, Charles McKibbin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, with Pastor Will Snyder officiating.  Burial will take place in Dibble Cemetery, Wheatland Township.  Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.brownvanhemert.com |
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Mildred L. Everingham, 95, a lifelong resident of Onaway, passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 at Hospice House in Cheboygan. Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Onaway United Methodist Church, with Pastor Peter Bartlett officiating and a Eulogy by Priest Carol Latsch. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
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Morris G. Domke Sr., 85, of Onaway died on Tuesday Jan. 26, 2010 at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home.   |
Thursday, January 28, 2010 3:00 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Myron C. "Mike" Ostrander, 76, of Bergland, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, in Ironwood. |
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 12:10 PM |
Nancy C. Fisher, 80, of Harbor Springs, passed away on Jan. 24, 2010, at her Perry Farm Village home. |
Norman M. Woda Feb. 26, 1929-Jan. 26, 2010 Thursday, January 28, 2010 10:49 AM |
Norman M. Woda, 80, of Temperance, MI passed away January 26, 2010, at the Hickory Ridge Nursing Facility. |
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Olga Jean Schrotenboer, age 87, of Zeeland, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, January 29, 2010, at Tender Care of Holland.   Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday at Second Reformed Church with Dr. John Schmidt officiating.    Visitation will be 5-8 pm Tuesday at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
Thursday, January 28, 2010 3:25 PM |
Pat Ann Souder, 81, of Boyne City, died unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010. |
Saturday, January 30, 2010 2:09 AM |
Patricia A. Deming, 75, of Bay City, our loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Bay Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. |
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Philip D. Zick, age 62, of Macon passed away Jan. 28, 2010. Philip was born Dec. 19, 1947, in Saline, the son of Edward and Bertha (Watters) Zick. He attended Tecumseh High School and Siena Heights University. Phil owned and operated Master Maintenance and Building Services in Clinton. He served in the U.S. Army with tours in Vietnam and Germany. His passions were his children, grandchildren, work and bowling. Phil is survived by his children, Dana Zick-Shook of Pinebluff, N.C., Dale E. Zick of Southern Pines, N.C., Craig A. Morgan of Adrian, Kyle P. and wife Miriam Zick of Britton, Karissa R. Zick of Adrian and Kirstie M. Zick of Adrian: grandchildren, Dale Michael Zick, Zachary Zick, Keith Sheek, Robert E. Shook III, Timothy R. Flaharty, Kylie Rae Morgan and Caison-Malyk D. Zick; and brother, Richard, and wife, Nancy Zick, of Williamsburg, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Burial will follow in Macon Cemetery, Macon, with full military honors performed by the Adrian VFW. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
Monday, February 1, 2010 6:18 AM |
SWANSON, RICHARD LOUIS; age 76; of West Bloomfield; died January 30, 2010. Beloved husband of 53 years to Rita; loving father of Sharon Gust, Keith (Eileen) Swanson and Lyn Atkins; grandfather of Jennifer Peters, Keith Swanson, Jr., and Patrick, Nicholas and Jarrett Atkins. Funeral Mass from Prince of Peace Catholic Church 4300 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield (West of Orchard Lake Rd.) Wednesday 11 a.m. (In State 10:30 a.m.). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. |
Monday, February 1, 2010 9:00 AM |
Rae LeMieux of Boyne City passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. Stackus Funeral Home in Boyne City is serving the family. |
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 11:48 AM |
Rev. Matthew Paul Sorensen, 56, of Constantine, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born Dec. 20, 1953, in Muskegon, a son of Jack and Donna (Paulson) Sorensen. He graduated from Mona Shores High School in Muskegon in 1972 and from Central Michigan University in 1976. Matt received his masters of divinity in 1980 from Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. He served as minister at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kalamazoo, and Messiah Lutheran Church in Constantine. |
Rhonda L. Searfoss, age 47, of Harrison, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at her home. |
Richard W. Bare June 26, 1938-Jan. 13, 2010 Saturday, January 30, 2010 10:52 PM |
Richard W. Bare, 71, of Port Charlotte, Florida, died January 13, 2010. He was born June 26, 1938 in South Bend, IN and moved to Florida 10 years ago from Lake Geneva, WIS. Mr. Bare retired as Financial Executive for J.I. |
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Rick D. Williams, age 60, of Cement City passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at his home. He was born on Aug. 17, 1949, in Jackson, Mich., to Harold L. and Thelma L. (Adams) Williams. He married Patti A. Thompson on July 30, 1983, on Goose Lake, Cement City, and she survives. Rick lived in the Cement City area all his life. He graduated from Columbia Central High School in 1968. He then earned an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Jackson Community College. Rick was in the National Guard from 1968-1974. He was part owner of Paradise Campground in Cement City. He was the Woodstock Township Police Chief from 1970-1997, and he also trained K-9 Dogs. He then was employed at the Gus Harrison Facility in Adrian since 1997. Rick was elected Woodstock Township Supervisor in 2008. He was on the Addison Hospital Board for several years. He was a member of the Durkee-Seager Post #550 American Legion, Onsted, and a member 3689 Fraternal Order of Eagles of Brooklyn. Surviving besides his wife, Patti, are one stepson, Derek (Ann) Tipton of Ocala, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Shawn (Mike) Hendershot of Adrian; one brother, Terry (Linda) Williams of Clark Lake; two sisters, Deborah (Jerry) Lowe of Manitou Beach, Karin (John) Devine of Cement City; his father, Harold L. Williams of Cement City; several grandchildren, and several nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at Cement City Baptist Church in Cement City, with Pastor Drew Woods and the Rev. Chris Cadwallader officiating. Burial will take place in Woodstock-Sanford Cemetery, Woodstock Township, Lenawee County, Mich. The visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison. Full Military Rites will be performed by the Durkee-Seager Post #550 American Legion, Onsted. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
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Robert F. Iott, age 85, of Blissfield, formerly of Deerfield, passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at Bixby Medical Center in Adrian. Funeral arrangements are pending with Tagsold Funeral Home, Blissfield. |
Saturday, January 30, 2010 10:52 PM |
A memorial service has been scheduled for Robert Louis (Bob) Hovizi Sr., 69, of Monroe, who died Dec. 27. The service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Victory Temple Church of God, 832 S. Roessler St. |
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Roger D. Eubanks, 87, of Reading, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010.  He was born Feb. 8, 1922. Funeral arrangements for Roger D. Eubanks are pending at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale.   |
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Roger D. Slagle Feb. 15, 1948 — Jan. 28, 2010 Roger D. Slagle, 61, of Pioneer, Ohio passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in the James Cancer Center at the OSU Medical Center. He was born Feb. 15, 1948, in Morenci. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Feb. 2 at Thompson Funeral Home, Pioneer. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Floral Grove Cemetery, Pioneer, with Pastor Mike Wilder officiating. |
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Ronald Atherton, 68, of Cheboygan, died Tuesday evening at Tendercare of Cheboygan. He is survived by two sisters and a brother. Cremation has taken place and no services are planed at this time.   |
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Rosemary L. Russo, 81, of Coldwater, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Coldwater with Rev. Fr. Dan Doctor officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 from 2-8 p.m. with the Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. Rosemary was born Dec. 5, 1928 in Chicago, Ill. to August and Lillian(Reina) Scolaro. She married Samuel Russo on April 12, 1945 in Chicago. Rosemary has lived most of her life in the Coldwater area. She was a telephone operator and had been co-owner of the former Wolf’s Floor Coverings in Coldwater. Mrs. Russo had managed the former Gittleman’s Clothing Store in Coldwater and also worked at the former Benedict’s Restaurant. Rosemary had owned and operated an interior decorating business and for many years she had been the Assistant Program Director and Trip Coordinator at the HC Burnside Senior Center in Coldwater, retiring in 2008. She was very devout in her Catholic faith, belonging to St. Charles Borromeo Church, where she was a member of the St. Elizabeth guild and proud to have served as the first female president of the Coldwater Downtown Business Association. Rosemary and her husband Sam loved to dance and proudly took second place in the first annual Coldwater “Dancing with Celebrities” competition in 2008. She enjoyed reading and loved to cook, but most of all she enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren. Rosemary is survived by her husband Sam, her sons Joe and Deb Russo of Reston Va. and Sam and Karen Russo of Erlanger, Kent., her daughter Mary and Jim Buettner of Belmont, her grandchildren Joe, Angela, Tiffany, Vanessa, Sophia, Elissa, Regina and Samantha five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Memorials may be directed to Pines Senior Respite Services. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family online guestbook. |
Roy E. Dorris Nov. 13, 1940-Jan. 29, 2010 Saturday, January 30, 2010 1:05 AM |
Roy E. Dorris, age 69, passed away at his home in Monroe, Michigan on January 29, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. He had been ill for four months. |
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Ruth Bailey, age 87, of Britton died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at Herrick Medical Center, Tecumseh. Arrangements are pending with Handler Funeral Homes. |
Sunday, January 31, 2010 12:39 PM |
LEDIN, SANDRA LYNN (LAPWORTH); of Waterford; passed away January 27, 2010, surrounded by her loving family; age 58. |
Sandra “Sam†Jean (Copenhaver) Bernecker Friday, January 29, 2010 1:03 PM |
What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others. -- Pericles |
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Shirley J. Copenhagen July 21, 1934-Jan. 27, 2010 Friday, January 29, 2010 10:42 AM |
Shirley J. Copenhagen, age 75 of Maybee, died January 27, 2010 at Mercy-Memorial Hospital Emergency Room. She had been in poor health for the past six months and seriously for the past 2½weeks. |
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CARPENTER, THELMA HELEN (Jo); age 65; of Rochester Hills; passed away January 31, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. Loving wife of George C. Carpenter for 48 loving years; beloved mother of Scott (Teri) Carpenter, Kris Taylor, Rich (Amy) and Carrie (Tim) Carpenter; devoted and loving grandmother to eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren; dear sister to eight siblings. |
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HURLEY, Wis. -- Taylor Samuel Lampart, 21, of 616 E. McLeod Ave., Ironwood, Mich., died unexpectedly Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, in Hurley. |
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Terry R. Adams, age 63, of Cement City passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at Bixby Medical Center in Adrian. He was born on Dec. 28, 1946, in Hillsdale, Mich., to Robert A. and Marjorie (Jewell) Adams, Jr. He married Carol Jo Kelley on May 27, 1967, in Cement City, and she survives. Terry was raised in Jonesville before moving to the Cement City area in 1977. He graduated from Jonesville High School in 1967. He then attended Jackson Business College and Cleary College. Terry was a Vietnam veteran serving in the United States Army. He was employed at Ford Motor Company in Saline, retiring in 2004. He was a member of the Wilbur-Barlett Post #315 American Legion, Brooklyn, Mich., member of 3689 Fraternal Order of Eagles of Brooklyn, and a member of the U.A.W. Local 892 in Saline. Terry was an avid bowler, where he was on leagues at Brooklyn and at the Lenawee Rec. He was also an avid reader. Surviving besides his wife, Carol, are one son, Brian (Rochelle) Adams of Tecumseh; two daughters, Kelli (Kurt) Reichert of Macomb Township, Mich., and Kristen (Paris) Anderson of Jackson; nine grandchildren; his mother, Marjorie Adams of Jonesville; one sister, Bobbie (Marlon) Reed of Hillsdale; and one aunt, Dorothy Broughton of Iowa. He was preceded in death by his father and one grandson. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, with Pastor Drew Woods officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. Cremation will follow. Military Rites performed by the Wilbur-Barlett Post #315 American Legion, Brooklyn, Mich. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or to the donor’s choice. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
Thelma J. Greer, age 78, went peacefully home to her Lord and Savior on Jan. 26, 2010. |
Troy M. Parriet Jan. 23, 1942-Jan. 29, 2010 Saturday, January 30, 2010 1:05 AM |
Troy M. Parriet, 68 years, a lifelong resident of Monroe, MI passed away on Friday, January 29, 2010 in his home with his beloved wife at his side. |
Friday, January 29, 2010 10:42 AM |
Troy M. Parriet, 68, of Monroe died at 3:12 this morning in Monroe. |
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HAUGHTON, La. — Funeral services for Bill Van Amberg will be held today, Feb. 1, 2010, at 10 a.m., at the Hill Crest Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Harrell Shelton and Pastor Roy Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Park. Bill was born in Greenville, S.C., on April 20, 1957, and joined his Lord and Savior on Jan. 27, 2010. Bill was employed as a car hauler for Jack Cooper Transport for the past 14 years, and was a proud member of the Teamsters Local 568.Bill graduated from high school in Traverse City and was a resident of Traverse City for 10 years on Four Mile Road. He was a member of Airline Baptist Church in Bossier City, La., and a follower of Jesus Christ, whom he came to know in New Orleans, La., at the 2000 Southern Baptist Convention.Bill is survived by his wife, Sue, whom he married on Valentines Day 1985; one daughter, Stephanie Sebren; and three grandchildren, Brooke, Braden and Bryn. He is also survived by his parents, Larry and Patricia Van Amberg; his sister, Barbara Tabor; nephew, John Rose; along with other family, friends and his "running buddies". Bill especially loved his friends, Mike King, Robert Carter and Karl Woods, whom he ran loads with for many years.Memorials may be made to the Humane Society, or the American Red Cross, as Bill always believed in helping those in need.You may share your memories with the family by visiting www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com.Arrangements are by the Hill Crest Funeral Home; (318) 949-9415. |
Vera I. Peters Feb. 10, 1934-Jan. 29, 2010 Saturday, January 30, 2010 10:52 PM |
Vera Ilene Peters, 75 years, of Newport, MI passed away peacefully and went home to be with her Lord on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 8:40 AM in her home. |
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Vincent H. Counterman, 69, of Portage, passed away Saturday evening, Jan. 30, 2010, at his residence. Vince was born April 14, 1940, in Paw Paw the son of Henry “Hank” and Marie (Oddi) Counterman. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. A graduate of Paw Paw H.S., Vince enjoyed playing all sports, especially track. In his early years he spent many hours working on the family fruit farm. The past 30 years Vince self-published a weekly newspaper in Charlotte, N.C. and Kalamazoo, most recently The Grapevine Weekly in Kalamazoo. He attended Centerpoint Church and enjoyed gardening, coffee with his friends, and golf. Vince was preceded in death by his former wife Shirley. On August 2, 1997, he was united in marriage to his loving wife, Lavonne, who survives and she cherished his love and devotion. Also surviving are his children, Rhonda (Donald) Stull, Randy (Terri) Counterman, Rick Counterman, Renee (Dan) Collins; step-children, Eric Henckel, Julie (Scott) Woodstock, Tammy (Chad) Mitchell; 11 grandchildren, Clay (Jessica) Stull, Alex (Melissa) Stull, Kaitlyn Stull, Emily Stull, Wyatt and Joey Counterman, Shaun and Abbey Woodstock, Ryan and Nathan Henckel, Wyatt Mitchell; one great-granddaughter, Norah Stull; sisters and brother, Sherry Campbell, Chuck Counterman, Bonnie (Roger) Fenstermaker; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ft. Custer National Cemetery (meet in assembly area at 10:50 a.m.). A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Centerpoint Church, 2345 N. 10th Street with Pastor Dar VanderWal officiating. Friends may meet the family Tuesday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association or the charity of your choice. |
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W. Gayle "Bill" Davis, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Boyne City on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010. He was born in Grand Rapids, on Jan. 19, 1931, to J. Warne and Florence (Spidel) Davis. Bill was still an infant when his family moved back to East Jordan, where his mother was born and raised. He had many fond memories of summers spent on his grandparents, Wilbur and Bertha Spidel's, farm. After graduating from East Jordan High School with the class of 1949, Bill worked for Buick in Flint, riding his Indian motorcycle back to East Jordan every weekend. In 1951, he married the former Esther Zitka. They were later divorced. |
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W. Gayle "Bill" Davis, passed away peacefully at his home in Boyne City on Jan. 21, 2010. |
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CAREY, WILLIAM G.; suddenly, January 30, 2010; age 80. Beloved husband of Dolores (Dee); dearest father of Debora (Jim) Clements, and the late Laura; loving grandfather of Lyndsey and David; dear brother-in-law of Marianne(Jack) Rusin; dear uncle of nieces and nephews. Mr. Carey was a retired national sales manager in the computer industry. |
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Walter Salo, 87, a resident of Sunset Manor in Wakefield, formerly of Thomaston, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at his home. |
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William P. “Bill” Mitchell, age 67, of Addison passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at his home, under the loving care of his family. Bill was born March 27, 1942, in Holloway, Mich., the son of James and Dorothy (Bailey) Mitchell. He graduated from Blissfield High School with the Class of 1960 and went on to attend Adrian College. On Jan. 26, 1964, Bill married the love of his life, Ruth “Carolyn” Lloyd, in North Baltimore, Ohio. Carolyn, his wife of 46 years, survives. Bill worked for Addison Products and VACO Tool in Jonesville as a purchasing agent. He then started Maple Leaf Financial Investments as an independent broker for Raymond James Financial Services. Bill was an active member of the Addison United Church, serving on their Board. He served on the Addison School Board and the Maurice Spear Campus Board as well. He was a member of the Adrian Rotary Club and an active supporter of Ducks Unlimited where he worked on committees. For many years, Bill taught Hunter Safety in Addison, and shared his passion for the outdoors and hunting. Above all, Bill was a family man. He looked forward to weekend gatherings, and enthusiastically supported his grandchildren in sports and 4-H.    In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his children, Claire (Mike) Warner of Onsted, Laura (David) Boomer of Eaton Rapids, William “Pat” (Tamara) Mitchell of Addison and Jennifer (Tom) Gaff of Shelby Township; 12 grandchildren, Jessica Nash, Nicole, Kelsey and Carly Warner, Courtney, Alec and Liam Boomer, Anthony Olson, Emily Olson-Fox, Ava Mitchell, and Mitchell and Lauren Gaff; a sister, Mary Ann (James) Derby of Addison; and nephew, Jeff Derby of Hudson. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, James, and niece, Marlene Derby. At Bill’s request, cremation will take place. A Celebration of Life honoring Bill will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at the Maurice Spear Campus Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Jewett and Pastor Will Snyder officiating. Friends may visit the family at Wagley Funeral Home on Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. You may also send condolences at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Bill may be made to Hospice of Lenawee, Maurice Spear Campus, or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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