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Alvin E. Johnson, 82, of Holland, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, in Providence Health Care in Zeeland. Arrangements will be announced by the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes. www.lifestorynet.com   |
Monday, February 22, 2010 1:03 AM |
OPDENHOFF, BETTY LOU; age 80; February 21, 2010. Loving mother of Don (Gail) Adams, Diane (Gary) Ladue and Wendy; also 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. |
Bauer, Jeanene A. (Walter-Kleinhans) Monday, February 22, 2010 5:13 AM |
April 11, 1934 - Feb. 20, 2010 Bauer, Jeanene A. (Walter-Kleinhans) of Lyons, 75, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at the Hospice House of Mid Michigan - St. Lawrence Campus in Lansing. |
Monday, February 22, 2010 6:36 AM |
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Bernadine “Bea” Wassink, 89, of Byron Center, formerly of Holland, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Woodhaven Reformed Church 3959 68th St. SW, Grand Rapids. Interment will be at Burnips Cemetery. Visiting is 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Byron Center Chapel of Cook Funeral Home, 2067  84th St. SW, and one hour prior to the service at the 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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Bernita Fay Stout, age 94, of Tecumseh passed away Feb. 19, 2010, at Lynwood Manor, Adrian. Bernita was born Jan. 10, 1916, in Medina Township, the daughter of Claude G. and Rena (Fay) Ranger. On June 16, 1936, she married Carson R. Stout. He preceded her in death Aug. 9, 1999. Bernita was a spirited woman who loved her home and garden. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra S. Casper of Tecumseh, and a granddaughter, Sally Ann Casper of Florida.  Besides her husband, Carson, she was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and one brother. At her request, cremation has taken place and a private interment will be in Brookside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Bernita’s name may be made to the Lenawee County Humane Society or the charity of your choice. Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
Beulah Hover, 76, Of Beaverton passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. |
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Monday, February 22, 2010 1:03 AM |
JOHNSON, CHARLES F. "Deacon Chuck"; of Waterford; February 21, 2010; age 86. Husband of Kathleen for 64 years; father of David (Mary Anne Kummer) Johnson of Rochester Hills and Nancy (James Pequignot) Kerton of OH; grandfather of five; great grandfather of three; brother-in-law of Milton (Catherine) Sakorafis and many nieces and nephews. |
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Carl Hoyt, age 92, of Holland, died Friday, February 19, 2010 at Appledorn Living Center. Funeral services will be 1 30 pm Tuesday in the Chapel at Central Wesleyan Church, 446 West 40th St. Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-9 pm Monday at the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes-Mulder Chapel, 188 West 32nd Street.   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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Carolyn Jean "Carol" Hedlund, 68, Traverse City, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 17, 2010, at Munson Medical Center, following a brief illness. Friends may call at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Sunday, February 21, 2010, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., where the Hedlund family will receive friends. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010,  at 1 p.m. Cremation will follow. Read more HERE in Saturday’s Tribune. |
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 3:20 PM |
Carrol L. "Pete" Clerc, 82, of Midland, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at Kindy Adult Foster Care Home. The son of the late Henry and Lillie (Sterup) Clerc was born Aug. 25, 1927, in Gresham, Neb., and as a youth moved to Midland where he was raised and educated. |
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Catherine Lee (Kibby) Wright, 41, of Hudsonville, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010. Arrangements will be announced by the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. www.yntemafh.com |
Sunday, February 21, 2010 6:49 AM |
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Charlene Reese (Agnew) Sarna, 65 Monday, February 22, 2010 8:16 AM |
Charlene Reese (Agnew) Sarna, 65, of Winchester, Ind., passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010. |
Charles E. Moore Feb. 20, 2010 Saturday, February 20, 2010 10:50 PM |
Charles E. Moore, 80, of Monroe died at 4 p.m. Saturday at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. |
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Clarence "Sonny" McKenzie, age 70, of Pittsford, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in his home after a short illness. He was born Jan. 22, 1940, in Chauncey, W. Va., the son of Henry and Goldie (Stratton) Mckenzie. He was employed for 40 years at Tecumseh Products, retiring in 2004. His greatest joy in life was being with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR races and the Detroit Tigers. Sonny is survived by his wife, Judith (Hall) McKenzie; two daughters, Renee Friedrich of Pittsford and Heather (Kory) Osmun of Hillsdale; two sons, Robby (Jen) McKenzie of Osseo and Chan McKenzie of Osseo; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Doris (Ray) Rumsey of Pittsford and Peggy Allen of Montpilier, Ind. and three brothers, Randy (Bobbie) McKenzie of Jackson, Don McKenzie of Lyons, Ohio and Doug (Sandy) McKenzie of Osseo. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Chester, Dick and Clayton who died in infancy. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor Samuel Wickard officiating. Burial will follow in Tipton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital and Hospice of Hillsdale County. Condolences may be offered online at: www.pursefuneralhome.com.   |
DELORES MARIE "Lois" FRANCE-BRACEWELL Monday, February 22, 2010 1:03 AM |
FRANCE-BRACEWELL, DELORES MARIE "Lois"; age 53; passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010; at St Joseph Mercy Hospital Oakland. She leaves to cherish her memory spouse, David Bracewell; sons, Rashe, Larry and Charles France and a host of other relatives and friends. |
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Danny Ray Sullins of Hollywood, Calif., died unexpectedly on Feb. 11, 2010. He was born June 1, 1970, in Adrian, Mich. He is survived by his mother, Ruby Pauline Sullins; his sister, Wilma Smith and her husband, Cletus; a brother, James Mason and his wife, Lisa; along with a niece and three nephews. He was preceded in death by  his father, Howard Ray Sullins. Cremation has taken place. |
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 10:02 AM |
David A. Wassenaar, 78, of Charlevoix, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Charlevoix with the Rev. Neil Wilson officiating. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Winchester Funeral Home in Charlevoix. A complete obituary will follow. |
Monday, February 22, 2010 7:11 AM |
David L. Rhine David L. Rhine, age 70, of Clinton Township died tragically in an automobile accident in Florida on Thursday, February 18, 2010. He was born November 1, 1939, in Detroit the son of the late Howard and the late Dorothy (nee: Prebble) Rhine. David was a retired captain of the Warren Fire Department. After his retirement he enjoyed spending his time at the family cottage in Lewiston, or in Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida. While in Florida he grew to love Disney World. However, Disney World will never compare to the love he held for his grandchildren. David is survived by his children, Cindy (Dan) Fletcher, Nancy (Larry) Samyn, Patty (Jerry) Gorney, and Shelly (Steve) Brown; grandchildren, Bret, Erin, Sara, Ryan, Alex, Jody, and Abbi. He is predeceased by his wife, Sandra. Visitation for David Rhine will be held Monday 3-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile Road). A funeral service will be Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com. |
Deborah "Debbie" Teressa Miller February 12, 1955 – February 15, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 10:44 AM |
Deborah Teressa Miller was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 12, 1955. Deborah was the daughter of the late Patrick Phelan and the late Jean (Woscek) Phelan. |
Deirdra J. Hillier, 42, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 at her residence in Gladwin with her family by her side. She was born Nov. 5, 1967 in Gladwin, the daughter of James and Darlene (Koontz) Hillier. |
Monday, February 15, 2010 8:32 AM |
Diane Kay Ouderkirk, Eaton Rapids, age 63, passed away at her home Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, after a courageous 10-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Diane was born in Detroit, Dec. 17, 1946, the daughter of John and Nina (Fryer) Moore. She worked for U.S. Capital Mortgage in Lansing. Diane enjoyed camping, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. |
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 12:38 PM |
Donald George Card, 67, of Linwood, died at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. He was born on Sept. 28, 1942, in Gladwin, to George and Mary Card. Don graduated from Pinconning Area High School in 1960 and served in the U.S. Navy from November 1960 to November 1964. |
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 10:42 AM |
Donald James Shay, 81, of Alanson, passed away Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at home surrounded by his family. |
Dorothea Elaine (Starbuck) Jones Wednesday, February 17, 2010 12:38 PM |
Dorothea Elaine (Starbuck) Jones, 90, of Midland, passed away on Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, at Bickford Cottage, surrounded by her loving family and beloved cat, Little One. Dorothea was born Feb. 27, 1919, in New Haven Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan. She eloped with William (Bill) E. Jones on New Year's Eve, 1937. Dorothea graduated from Corunna High School in 1936. She then attended teacher's college (now Central Michigan University), working toward her public school teaching credentials. Dorothea, Bill, and their four girls moved to Midland in 1953, where Bill worked for Consumers Power Co. until his retirement. |
Dorothy Mae Rosenbalm April 29, 1922-Feb. 17, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 10:45 AM |
Dorothy Mae Rosenbalm, 87, of Monroe passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 17 at 4:00 pm in Harborside Health Care, Point Place. |
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 6:36 AM |
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Saturday, February 20, 2010 6:49 AM |
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Dorothy V. Keen, age 62, of Gladwin, passed away Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 in Bay City. |
Monday, February 22, 2010 6:23 AM |
Douglas E. Beyerlein Douglas E. Beyerlein, age 68, of Shelby Township, passed away Monday, February 15, 2010, at his home. Beloved father of Zachary, Kelly, and Andrew Beyerlein; dear brother of Charles and Gary Beyerlein. Douglas served in the U.S. Army 1st Division, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion from 1963-1965. Douglas received his education from Wayne State University and the University of Michigan, graduating with honors and a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design in 1969. He was an award-winning artist who enjoyed graphic arts, sculpture, and painting. Douglas worked at General Motors as an automotive designer and engineer for 31 years, retiring in 1993. A memorial gathering will be held 12-5 p.m., Sunday, February 28, 2010, at the Gramer Funeral Home, Diener Chapel, 48271 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township. Military honors will be conducted at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Per the family's request, no flowers; memorials in Doug's name to American Red Cross would be appreciated. Visit www.gramerfuneralhome.com. |
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Dr. Frank B. Bolenbaugh, D.V.M., 90, of Coleman went to join his wife in the presence of their Lord, on Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, leaving his loving family at his bedside. |
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E. Irene Worthington, 80, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Angola, Ind., died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010,  at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born Oct. 25, 1929, in Montgomery to Sylvia and Meredeth Groshon. She married Olin E. Worthington Feb. 12, 1949, and he preceded her in death Dec. 9, 2008. Irene worked as a waitress at the Captain’s Cabin in Angola, Ind. She was a graduate of Montgomery High School and was a member of the Moose Lodge and Elks Lodge. She enjoyed the lake and boating. Surviving are two sons, Doug and Marsha Worthington of Fort Wayne, Ind. and Dave and Patty Worthington of Auburn, Ind.; grandchildren, Amy and Brand Saleik, Joel and Kristy Worthington, Jonathan and Jessica Worthington, Jamie and Josh Beck and Josh Worthington; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth and Jim Esterline of Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Ind. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and will be officiated by the Rev. Russ Abel. Burial will be at Fremont Cemetery in Fremont, Ind. Memorials can be sent to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, 6316 Mutual Drive, Ft. Wayne, IN 46825 Condolences may be sent online to www.beamsfuneralhome.com.   |
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  Edna LaVaughn Driscoll, age 92, of Holland, died Friday, February 19, 2010, at home. The memorial service will be  at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 295 Douglas Avenue.   Arrangements by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Inc., Northwood Chapel, www.lifestorynet.com Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
Sunday, February 21, 2010 6:49 AM |
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 5:02 PM |
Edward Herman Schultz, 65, of Midland, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, at the MidMichigan Medical Center. |
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Ella Elizabeth Miller, 49, of South River Road, Centreville, passed away Feb. 20, 2010, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo from a stroke. She was born in Three Rivers on July 18, 1960, a daughter of Ivan and Martha (Borkholder) Miller. Ella was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and lived in the Centreville area most of her life. Ella is survived by her parents, Ivan and Martha (Borkholder) Miller of Centreville; three sisters and four brothers, Laura and Oba Borkholder of Mendon, Glen and Anna Lea Miller of Bloomington, Wisc., Erma and Reuben Bontrager of Lancaster, Wisc., Amos and Polly Miller of Centreville, Ira and Irene Miller of Butler, Ohio, Levi and Millie Miller of Fremont, Mich., Wilma Miller of Centreville; 55 nieces and nephews; 74 great-nieces and nephews; 12 aunts and uncles; and many cousins and friends.  She was preceded in death by one sister-in-law, one niece, one nephew, one great nephew, two aunts, two uncles, and her grandparents. Friends may call after 2 p.m., today and all day Tuesday at the Alvin Troyer Residence; 58619 Rambadt Road, Centreville, where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Bishops Alvin L. Bontrager and Samuel W. Bontrager will be officiating. Burial will be at the Old Order Amish Cemetery, Nottawa Township, Mich. Eley Funeral Homes in Centreville is assisting the family with arrangements.   |
Friday, February 19, 2010 6:40 AM |
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Friday, February 19, 2010 8:12 AM |
Elsie F. Lauer, 89, of Harbor Springs, passed away Feb. 18, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. |
Thursday, February 18, 2010 11:39 AM |
Elsie Lauer, 89, of Harbor Springs, died Feb. 18, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. |
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Esther Arlene Nissley, 67, of Burr Oak, Mich., passed away Friday Feb. 19, 2010, at her home. She was born Oct. 6, 1942, in Sturgis, Mich., a daughter of the late Edwin and Mary (Hochstedler) Chupp. Mrs. Nissley resided in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area her whole life. On June 12, 1966 she married Glenn Nissley at the Oak Grove Amish Mennonite Church in Centreville, Mich. She owned and operated with her husband Nissley Disposal in Burr Oak. She was a home maker and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Nissley was a member of the Rosewood Fellowship Church in Shipshewana, Ind. She enjoyed the outdoors and gardening and truly loved helping others. Her greatest joy was the times she was surrounded by her family especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Glenn;  two daughters, Elaine (Daryl) Chupp of Sturgis and Ellen (Nelson) Miller of Burr Oak; two sons, Galen (Gloria) Nissley of Millersburg, Ind., and Gary (Tina) Nissley of Shipshewana, Ind.; 15 grandchildren and expecting her 16th grandchild; one sister, Mary Ellen (John) Miller of Burr Oak; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two infant brothers, Alvin and Paul. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the Calvary Chapel, 66969 N. Centerville Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091 (the corner of North Centerville and Wait Roads.). Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Chapel officiated by the Home Ministry. Burial will follow the service at Rosewood Fellowship Cemetery in Shipshewana. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, (269) 651-2331 is handling the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Nissley’s memory consider the Christian Aid Ministries Haiti Fund, P.O. Box 360, Berlin, Ohio 44610. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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Evelyn E. Hendricks, age 81, of Tecumseh  passed away unexpectedly and went to be with her Heavenly Father, Feb. 18, 2010, while visiting family in California. She was born April 23, 1928, in Adrian, Mich., the daughter of Noble and Odessa (Mavis) Gregg. On Dec. 12, 1947, she married Merle M. Hendricks at the First Church of the Brethren in Adrian, Mich.  He survives. Evelyn was a graduate of Adrian High School, class of 1946. She was employed briefly with American Chain and Cable and also worked alongside her husband, Merle, on the family farm.   She was  a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was an active member of both the Gideons Auxiliary and the First Church of the Brethren, Adrian.  She will be greatly missed by her family and all those lives she enriched by knowing her. In addition to her husband, Merle, Evelyn is survived by three daughters,  Karen (Roy) Waycaster of Tecumseh, Janice (Wayne) Edwards of Grand Rapids, and Beverly (Rick) Koebbe of Moraga, Calif.; three grandchildren, Michelle Wiles of Dublin, Calif., Jena (Jan) Olsen of Nunica, Mich., and Kristen (Morgan) McGovert of Dublin, Calif.; six stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with the Rev. David Morton officiating.  Interment will follow at Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, and from 10 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
Monday, February 22, 2010 7:11 AM |
Evelyn H. Russie Evelyn H. Russie, a lifelong resident of Eastpointe passed at the age of 95 at her residence on February 20, 2010. Evelyn retired from Mount Clemens General Hospital laundry. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and cooking in her spare time. She is survived by her daughter Betty L. Sexton; son in-law Robert E. Storks; six grandsons and 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She is predeceased by her late husband Fred, daughter Shirley Storks, son James Russie and son in-law Thomas Sexton. Visitation Tuesday, February 23, 5-9 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2-9 p.m. At the Lee Ellena Funeral Home, 46530 Romeo Plank, Macomb, Mich. Funeral service Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. |
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Evelyn Kindinger McEnery passed away on Jan 14, 2010, at Naples Community Hospital in Naples, Fla. Evelyn was born on March 12, 1926, in Adrian and spent her youth and early adulthood here. Evelyn graduated from Riggs School of Beauty Culture, and she and her husband, Robert Kindinger (deceased), moved to Reading, Mich., where she helped with the daily farm chores as well as owned and operated her own salon. Evelyn moved to Florida in 1970 and has resided there since that time.   She is survived by two sons, Paul Eugene (Carol) Kindinger of St. Charles, Mo., and Roger Dale (Thelma) Kindinger, of Naples, Fla., and one daughter, Sandee Meyers, of Adrian, Mich. She was blessed with eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Evelyn loved spending time with her family and looked forward to their visits. Evelyn’s wishes were to be cremated and a memorial is being planned for a later date in Adrian.   Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. |
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 6:37 AM |
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Sunday, February 21, 2010 2:15 AM |
Frances Bliss Hedelund, 92, of Midland, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs, where she lived for the past two years to be near her daughter, Judy and husband, Jerry. |
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Frank A. Janik, age 69, of Clayton passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. Frank was born in Morenci, the son of Stanley and Anna (Turczin) Janik. He married Esther Marshall on Oct. 24, 1958, in Hillsdale. She survives. Frank worked as a maintenance man for the Dominican Sisters in Adrian for 20 years. He enjoyed deer hunting and he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Surviving Frank is his wife, Esther; daughter, Debbie (Steve) Kerr of Hudson; three granddaughters, Brandi (Calvin) Clark of Adrian, Stephanie Tax of Cambria and Jessica Kerr and Keith Otter of Adrian; four great-grandchildren, Alexander, Tyler, Andrew and Emersen; special young man, DJ Gerken; brother, Thomas (Maureen) Janik of Hudson; and several brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services for Frank will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson with the Rev. Clyde L. Wonders officiating. Interment will follow at North Dover Cemetery in Clayton. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Lenawee. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
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Frank Carl Chambers, 51, of Indian River, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Transfiguration Episcopal Church in Indian River. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.   |
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 8:36 AM |
Beloved husband and father, Frank Carl Chambers, 51, of Indian River, Mich., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010. Frank was born on July 12, 1958, in Detroit. He was the son of Richard John Chambers and Peggy Louanna (Collier) Chambers. He grew up in Detroit and graduated from Denby High School. He married Nancy Reichert of Indian River at the Transfiguration Episcopal Church on May 19, 1984. |
Monday, February 22, 2010 5:13 AM |
Aug. 8, 1924 – Feb. 20, 2010 Freda Catherine Schutt, 85, of Alma, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at Gratiot Medical Center in Alma. |
Saturday, February 20, 2010 10:50 PM |
Gary Bomia, 59, of Monroe died at 8:18 p.m. Friday at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. |
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 12:38 PM |
Gary Lee Weidman, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010. Arrangements are being handled by the O'Laughlin Funeral Home, Inc., Coleman. An obituary will follow in the March 3rd edition. |
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Gene Alfred Scrogham, 61, of SR 120 Middlebury, Ind.,  was pronounced dead at 10:01 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at his residence, his death was unexpected and due to natural causes. He was born Jan. 18, 1949, in Elkhart, to Fred E. and Helen (Whittlinger) Scrogham. On May 5, 1973 he married Susan McDonald, they divorced Sept. 18, 1987. He then married Glenda Horne, and they later divorced. He was a 1967 graduate of Middlebury High School, served in the US Marine Corps from 1967 - 1971 during the Vietnam War, he was active in the Boy Scouts, Masonic Lodge in the Knights Templar, American Legion in the 40/8, Elks, Moose, VFW, the Catholic Church in the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include a son, Robert Gene (Chrissy) Scrogham of Middlebury, Ind.; and a grandson, Logan Scrogham. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a grandson, Matthews Robert Scrogham in 2006. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m.Tuesday at the Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury. A Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday also at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.  on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at the funeral home. Services will be conducted by the Chaplain of the American Legion Post # 210. Burial will be in Mack Cemetery, Middlebury with full military graveside services preformed by the American Legion Post # 210, Middlebury. Memorials may be given to Toys for Tots.  Online condolences may be sent at millerstewartfuneralhome.com. |
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Gladys Mason (nee Martin), 87, of Tower passed away on Feb. 11, 2010 at Tendercare Health Center of Cheboygan.  A memorial gathering will be held at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Onaway on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 from 1:30-4:30 pm. Read more HERE in Wednesday’s Tribune. |
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 6:36 AM |
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Monday, February 15, 2010 8:37 AM |
Harold "Doc" McCaughrin, 99, of Resort Township, died Feb. 13, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. |
Friday, February 19, 2010 10:14 AM |
Harry Richard Bargert, 76, of Gaylord, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Casa Grande, Ariz. |
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 8:36 AM |
Heather Ann Tupy, 58, died Feb. 11, 2010, in Chicago. |
Friday, February 19, 2010 8:13 AM |
Helen A. Thomas, 89, of East Jordan, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. |
Helen Chrisanne 'Chris' Mullineux Thursday, February 18, 2010 1:27 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Helen Chrisanne "Chris" Mullineux, 50, of 201 Bundy St., Ironwood, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at home, with her family by her side, following a courageous, one-and-a-half year battle with cancer. |
Helen R. McMillian May 30, 1948–Feb. 17, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 10:45 AM |
Helen R. McMillian, 61 of Monroe died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Liberty Nursing Center, Toledo. She had been in poor health for one year. |
Thursday, February 11, 2010 8:32 AM |
Helen T. Campbell, 100, of Charlevoix, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, at her home. |
Thursday, February 18, 2010 8:03 AM |
Helen Thomas, 89, of East Jordan, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. |
Sunday, February 21, 2010 5:32 AM - Staff reports |
Henrietta Jager, 89, of Zeeland, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.  Visiting is 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery.  www.yntemafh.com |
Monday, February 22, 2010 1:03 AM |
DAUGHERTY, IDA L.; of Waterford; lost her two year battle with cancer on February 20, 2010; at age 61. Beloved wife of Tom for 14 years; dear mother of Monica Danko and Lesley (Nathan) Hurt; loving grandmother of Ricky, Jessee, Jake, Nicholas and Emily; dear daughter of Irene (the late "Jake") Jenks; also survived by her sister, Betsy (John) Arabucki and her brother, Bill (Charlotte) Jenks. |
Monday, February 22, 2010 1:03 AM |
In Loving Memory of Janice Simmons February 22, 2007 . |
Thursday, February 18, 2010 10:51 AM |
Irene L. Charles, died peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 at K&K Quality Care after a lengthy illness. |
Friday, February 19, 2010 6:40 AM |
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Monday, February 22, 2010 1:03 AM |
PETERS, JAMES "Jim"; February 21, 2010; age 73. |
Monday, February 22, 2010 5:13 AM |
Jack McClow, age 93, formerly of Ithaca, died Thursday, February 18, 2010, at Beaumont Hospital in Detroit. |
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Jack W. Barnes, age 89, born Nov. 18, 1920; died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. Jack was the son of Otis O. and Bernice (Garn) Barnes. He is survived by his wife Betty, son Jim (Diane); grandsons Jeffrey and Scott; sisters Betty (Ken) Dryer of Wayne and Ruth Root of Sarasota, Fla. He was preceded in death by son Ronald. Jack was born and raised on a farm in Kinderhook Township, Branch County and lived through the Great Depression. He attended grade school in a one-room school house and graduated from Coldwater High School. He was a 4-H Club member. Jack graduated from Michigan State College in 1943 with a B.S. in Agriculture. While at MSC, Jack met the love of his life, Betty Jane Schwarz, who he married on June 27, 1944 in Detroit, and cherished and loved for more than 65 years. He served 42 months in the Army during WWII and 23 months in Europe, returning in June 1946 and was discharged from the Army as Captain. In 1946, Jack began a 39 year career with Michigan Milk Producers Association, a Dairy Farmer Marketing Cooperative, the last 26 years as the MMPA General Manager. In 1983 and 1984 MMPA was listed in the Fortune 500 list of largest US companies. Jack also served on the boards of several organizations including: Valley Lea Dairies, (Pres.), South Bend, Ind.; Dairy Council of Michigan, (Pres.): Michigan 4-H Foundation, (Pres.); Michigan Dairy Memorial Scholarship Foundation, (Pres.); Americana Foundation, Novi and Burcham Hills Foundation. Jack’s honors from MSU Agriculture and Natural Resources include: Distinguished Service to Agriculture and Distinguished Alumnus, Alpha Gamma Rho Brother of the Century, Michigan 4-H Distinguished Service and Emerald Clover Society, Future Farmers of America, Honorary State Farmer and Distinguished Service to Agriculture by Michigan Farm Bureau. Jack was proud of his heritage and was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Mayflower Society noting that both of his great-grandfathers fought in the Civil War. Jack and Betty lived in Royal Oak, later Beverly Hills from 1946 until his retirement. They were charter members (1947) of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Royal Oak. Upon retirement they moved to East Lansing and became members of University Lutheran Church. Jack’s church life and friends were always held with high regard. Jack liked gardening, bridge, golf and reading and was an avid MSU sports fan. He was devoted to God, his family and his country. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m. at University Lutheran Church, 1020 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, with the Rev. Martin Halom and Rev. Fred Fritz officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Private interment will take place at Waterhouse Cemetery, Coldwater. Contributions may be made to the Michigan 4-H Foundation, 240 Spartan Way, East Lansing, MI 48823; University Lutheran Church, 1020 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI; the Michigan Dairy Memorial Scholarship, Dept. of Animal Science, 1290 Anthony Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824; Burcham Hills Foundation, 2700 Burcham Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823; or Heartland Hospice, 865 S. Cedar, Mason, MI 48854 in memory of Jack. On line condolences may be made at gorslineruncimanfuneralhomeseastlansing.com. |
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James (Jim) McCoy, age 46, passed away at his home in Tampa, Fla., on Feb. 13, 2010, of natural causes. He served 12 years in the U.S. Air Force, and worked for Transportation Security Administration, Homeland Security. He was preceded in death by his father, James Leslie McCoy, and his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Mary and Amos Schwartz of LaGrange, Ind.; a son, James Anthony; a daughter, Sonia; two granddaughters, Abie and Amie McCoy; a sister, Vicki Hogman; and a brother, Jason Goss. Visitation and services were be held Feb. 19, 2010, at the South Tampa Chapel of Brewer & Sons Funeral Home. James will be laid to rest at 12:30 p.m. Monday, with military honors at the Florida National Cemetary in Bushnell, Fla. |
James A. Cousino Feb. 18, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 10:43 AM |
James A. Cousino, 71, of Erie died at 3:02 p.m. Thursday at the emergency room of St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. |
James A. Cousino Oct. 28, 1938-Feb. 18, 2010 Saturday, February 20, 2010 12:55 AM |
James Alan Cousino was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 28, 1938, one of twins born to the late Isaiah J. and Thelma (Baird) Cousino. |
James A. Cousino Oct. 28, 1938-Feb. 18, 2010 #1 Saturday, February 20, 2010 11:50 PM |
James Alan Cousino was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 28, 1938, one of twins born to the late Isaiah J. and Thelma (Baird) Cousino. |
James "Mike" Palmer Dec. 19, 1947–Feb. 16, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 10:46 AM |
James M. Palmer, 62 of Newport died at 9:12 p.m. Tuesday at his home. He had been in poor health for four years and seriously ill for two months. |
Saturday, February 20, 2010 3:22 AM |
Jane A. Schaefer, 58, of Florence, S. C., died Friday morning, Feb. 19, 2010. |
Friday, February 19, 2010 1:27 AM |
HURLEY, Wis. -- Jean M. Nasi, 53, of Gile, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, in Hurley, with her family by her side, after a strong and courageous battle with cancer. |
Jeanette A. (Ault) Jewell Nov. 29, 1938-Feb. 17, 2010 Saturday, February 20, 2010 11:51 PM |
Jeanette A. (Ault) Jewell, age 71 of Maybee, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. |
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 1:44 AM |
HURLEY, Wis. -- Jeanette M. Bozinski, 84, of 616 Fourth Ave. North, Hurley, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, in Hurley. |
Monday, February 22, 2010 7:11 AM |
Jennie Sophie Wozniaki Jennie Sophie Wozniaki, age 97, of Clinton Township, died February 20, 2010, in Clinton Township. She was born February 28, 1912, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. She had been employed by Uniroyal. She is survived by her daughter, Valerie (James); grandsons, Sean (Danelle) Dornan and Jamie (Valerie) Dornan; and great-grandchildren, Kristina, Alicia, Stephen, Rachel, Kayla and Luke; and sister, Christine Bykowski. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 24, 11 a.m., instate 10:30 a.m., at Resurrection Funeral Home, Clinton Township. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Monday and 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038. Visit online at www.resurectionfuneralhome.com. |
Friday, February 19, 2010 12:04 PM |
JoAnn "Jo" Schaberg, 77, of Lake Wales, Fla., passed away Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, at the Lake Wales Medical Center due to respiratory failure. |
Monday, February 22, 2010 7:11 AM |
Joanne Bousson Joanne "Wanie" Bousson (nee Martinisi), age 63, died February 20, 2010. Beloved wife of Ronald. Loving stepmother of Mary (Keith) Kleinert, Catherine (William) Hill, Theresa Bousson, and James Bousson. Proud grandmother of seven. Dearest sister of Pauline Storms, Agnes (Elmer) Perrigan, Steve (Cindy) Martinisi, Joseph Martinisi and the late Rose (Pat) Knoche. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Wanie retired from General Dynamics after 30 years. She enjoyed playing canasta, cooking, traveling, quilting, nature, and most importantly doing things for her family. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Scripture service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Tuesday, instate 9:30 a.m. at St. Thecla Church, 20762 S. Nunneley (south of Metro Parkway, east of Groesbeck) until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Donations are welcome to Tiny Miracles or The Weber Cancer Center. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 6:37 AM |
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Friday, February 19, 2010 12:04 PM |
Joanne M. Laning, 84, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at the Tendercare of Midland. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith- Woolever Funeral Directors. |
Sunday, February 21, 2010 2:15 AM |
Joanne Manifold Laning, 84, of Midland, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at Tendercare of Midland. |
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Joe H. Nicoletti, 82, of Hillsdale, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ypsilanti.  Joe was born to Joseph and Ernesta Nicoletti in Richmond, Calif. He married Flora Jacuzzi on Jan. 11, 1953 and she preceded him in death in 1990. Joe retired from Jacuzzi Canada in 1980. He has been a resident of Hillsdale since 1992.  A proud member of the National Rifle Association, he also enjoyed woodworking and hunting. Joe will be greatly missed by many and especially his three daughters, Jo Ann (Marven) Blaha of Orangeville, Ontario, Canada; Janice (Richard) Jefferson of Oconomowoc, Wis., and Kathy (Dave) Tims of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; a son, Robert (Jody) Nicoletti of Brampton, Ontario, Canada; his companion of 18 years, Dolores Young of Hillsdale; a sister, Ella (Bill) Holt of Sacramento, Calif.; daughter-in-law, Ann (John) Null; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and the extended Young family. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Flora; his parents; son, Joseph; a sister and three brothers. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Interment will take place at the Greenwood Cemetery in Orangeville, Ontario, Canada.  The family will receive friends for visitation from 1 p.m. until the time of services at 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. To view this obituary and send condolences, please visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.   |
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John C. Kelly, 83, of Birmingham, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on Feb. 6, 2010 in Cheboygan. Funeral services, February 9, at 11am at Sacred Heart Church, Cheboygan, MI. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
Monday, February 22, 2010 7:11 AM |
John J. Tomasino John J. Tomasino, age 81, of Chesterfield Township for 32 years, died February 19, 2010, at St. John Hospital, Detroit. Born October 28, 1928, in Detroit, Mich. He was a cement contractor and building contractor and owned Tomasino Builders. He was a member of St. Mary Queen of Creation Church, New Baltimore and served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Chesterfield Seniors and the Washington Seniors. He loved to travel and was an avid golfer. He is survived by his children, Gary of Chesterfield, Karen (Richard) Hubbard of Pinckney, Susan of Chesterfield and Traci (Eric) Schmid of Richmond, Nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, his daughter-in-law Elaine of Chesterfield and one brother Larry of Livonia. He was predeceased by his wife, Jean whom he married October 8, 1949, in Detroit. One son Dennis; parents Anthony and Bettina and three sisters Helen, Antoinette and Angeline. Funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, February 25, 2010, at St. Mary Queen of Creation Church, 50931 Maria, New Baltimore. Rev. Nicholas Zukowski will officiate. Burial St. Mary Cemetery, New Baltimore. Visitation 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday and 2-9 p.m. Wednesday with a 7:30 p.m. rosary at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore. Memorial contributions can be made to the Food Pantry at St. Mary Queen of Creation Church, New Baltimore. |
Monday, February 22, 2010 6:36 AM |
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Monday, February 22, 2010 1:03 AM |
HOWARD-BROWN, KATHY; age 57; passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010; at Doctors Hospital of Michigan. |
Friday, February 19, 2010 8:12 AM |
Ken Downey, 65, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at his home in East Jordan. |
Monday, February 22, 2010 8:15 AM |
Kenneth E. Downey, 65, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at his home in East Jordan. |
Funeral services for Kenneth Leo Hartley, Jr. will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at Cornerstone Baptist Church with Pastor James Carlson officiating. The family will receive friends for vi... |
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Kevin Lee Malone, 49, of Burr Oak, Mich., passed away Saturday evening, Feb. 20, 2010, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Mich. He was born Sept. 17, 1960, Des Moines, Iowa, a son of Sheldon W. and Jackie (Johnson) Malone. Kevin was a lifelong resident of Burr Oak and graduated from Burr Oak High School with the class of 1979. He had been employed by Burr Aluminum, Victor Screw Products and Tube Fabricators all in Burr Oak. He was attending the Celebration Community Church in Sturgis. Kevin enjoyed playing darts and collecting hats. He loved spending time and playing with his many nieces and nephews and babysat each one of them over the years. He is survived by his mother; Jackie Malone of Burr Oak; one brother, Ken (Suzanne) Malone of Sturgis; two sisters, Karen and Kelly (Dan) Fitzgerald of Constantine; 10 nieces and nephews, Michael, Daniel, Megan, Tiffany, Halen, Joey, Zack, Brady, Angie and Kieran; great-nieces and nephews, Kaden, Lane and Kenadie and his honorary siblings, Sue and Brian Winchester of Mendon and their daughter, Samantha. He was preceded in death by his father. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091, (269) 651-3284. A graveside service and burial will take place at the Burr Oak Cemetery in Burr Oak, Wednesday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Barry Sommerfield of the Celebration Community Church in Sturgis will officiate. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Kevin’s memory consider the Celebration Community Church, 211 N. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091 or Thurston Woods Village, 307 N. Franks Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
Kurt J. Vanderbrink, age 45, of Pinconning, passed away Monday Feb. 8, 2010 at MidMichigan Medical Center�"Midland following a brief illness. |
Larry Underdahl July 15, 1940-Feb. 18, 2010 Saturday, February 20, 2010 12:55 AM |
Larry Underdahl, age 69, of Maybee passed Thursday, February 18, 2010 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. He was born July 15, 1940 in Detroit, the son of Howard and Myrtle (Roach) Underdahl. |
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 Laura K. Dobbin, age 88, of Macatawa, died Thursday, February 18, 2010, at Hospice House of Holland. A memorial service will be Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Lifestory Funeral Homes,188 West 32nd St. with Rev. G. Corwin Stoppel officiating. Friends may greet the family from 12:00-1:00, prior to the service.    Memorial gifts may be made to Cure PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) or Hospice of 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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Laura Wesley Spurr, age 64, of Grosse Pointe Park, passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 at the Rancho Springs Medical Center in Murrieta, Calif. She was the Tribal Chair of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 at Spencer Family Funeral Home in Athens. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at the Huron Potawatomi Community Center, 2221 1½ Mile Road, Fulton. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens, www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com. |
Monday, February 22, 2010 7:11 AM |
Lawrence M. Granata Lawrence M. Granata, age 88, of Warren died Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Bortz Health Care Center in Warren. He was born December 17, 1921, in Italy the son of the late Nunzio and the late Maria Granata. Lawrence retired from Ford Motor Company after 35 years. After his retirement he enjoyed to travel. During the winter months he and his wife, Mary would spend their time in Clearwater, Florida. He also enjoyed going to the horse racetrack where he would watch the races and place bets on the horses. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary; children, Richard (Maureen), Elizabeth Kammer, and Joseph (Veronica); and his eight loving grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. vigil service at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile Road). He will lie instate Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church until the time of the funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com. |
Monday, February 15, 2010 6:41 AM |
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010 8:24 AM |
Lila Belle Engle, age 97, of Harbor Springs and formerly of Oden, died Feb. 14, 2010, at Bay Bluffs medical care facility in Harbor Springs. |
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Lila M. McArthur, 87, of Onaway, died at home on Feb. 19, 2010. Cremation arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home.   |
Sunday, February 21, 2010 6:49 AM |
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Lois M. Chlipala, 79, passed away Feb. 18, 2010, at Westland Convalescent Center.  Cremation arrangements are entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Lois “Mary” Watson Jan. 3, 1917-Feb. 17, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 10:44 AM |
Lois “Mary” Watson, age 93 of Temperance, MI, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010 in Hickory Ridge of Temperance. |
Sunday, February 21, 2010 2:15 AM |
Loretto McAtee, 89, of Midland , died at MidMichigan Stratford Village on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, with family at her side. |
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Lyle Lewis Smitley, 85, of Union City died on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010.   He was born on Oct. 31, 1924 in Mongo, Ind. to Lewis Franklin Smitley and Olive Ruth Riggle Smitley.   A part of the Union City community since 1937, Lyle enjoyed farming, football, baseball and hockey. He attended the United Methodist Church in Union City.  His parents; two sisters, Kathryn and Geraldine; a brother, Bernard and stepbrother, Theodore preceded him in death. Surviving are his brothers, Fred Smitley and wife, Rosemary of Union City and Hugh Smitley of Union City; sister-in-law, Joyce Smitley of Union City; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Putnam Funeral Home, 501 North Broadway Street, Union City, with Reverend Karen Nachtigall officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to time of services at the funeral home.  Interment will be private at Riverside Cemetery.  Memorials in Lyle’s memory may be made to Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility or Union City United Methodist Church. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.PutnamFuneralHome.com. |
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Margaret Rieger, 97, of Zeeland, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no funeral services.  Interment in Winchester Cemetery.  Arrangements by Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids.   |
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Marilyn Barton Wilhelm, age 92, of Venice, Fla., passed away Feb. 13, 2010.  She was born on May 2, 1917 in Sturgis,  a daughter of the late John and Elzina Calahan Barton, long-time residents of Sturgis. Marilyn graduated as co-valedictorian of her 1935 Sturgis High School class. She attended Kalamazoo College and the University of Michigan. She returned to Sturgis High School to teach English for two years before earning her masters degree from the University of Michigan and went on teaching at Grosse Pointe High School. On Oct. 14, 1944, she married Chris R. Wilhelm, also a 1935 graduate of Sturgis High School. While he was in Europe during World War II, she taught at Kalamazoo Central High School.  Their daughter, Linda, was born in 1949 in Detroit.  Subsequently, the Wilhelms lived in Battle Creek and Saginaw before moving to Rochester, N.Y., in 1962. Marilyn was very active in the PEO sisterhood and served in a variety of college alumni and church-related activities. In 1980, Chris and Marilyn retired spending winters in Venice. Surviving are her husband, Chris; daughter, Linda W. King and husband Don of Arlington, Va.; and nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents; and sister, Harriette Connolly. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Inurnment will take place later at Oaklawn Cemetery in Sturgis, Mich. A memorial service will take place in Venice, Fla. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donations in Marilyn’s memory consider Venice Presbyterian Church, 111 Firenze Ave., Venice, FL 34285 or a charitable organization of their choice. Farley Funeral Home in Venice, Fla., is handling the arrangements. To send condolences, visit www.farleyfuneralhome.com.           |
Friday, February 19, 2010 12:04 PM |
Marjorie J. Clapperton, 91, of Coleman, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at Tendercare, Clare. She was born Jan. 17, 1919, in Van Buren County, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Carrie (Crane) Fisher. Marjorie J. Fisher married Dr. James S. Clapperton, II on May 3, 1947, in Saginaw. He died June 10, 1978. Marge assisted her husband with his medical practices in Fairgrove and then when they came to Coleman in 1950, until retiring in 1975. She spent 20 years summering in St. Ignace, working with her son, James, at the North Bay Inn and the Tradewinds Motel. |
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Mark Prior, son of Jim and Janice Prior (formerly of Adrian), passed away peacefully on Feb. 5, 2010, surrounded by family and friends after a brief illness. Mark was born on Feb. 6, 1978, in Warren, Mich., and had resided in San Jose, Calif., since 1982. He is survived by his fiancée, Jennifer Preston, and her two sons, Sean and Cameron; his brothers, Brian (Erica Castro) Prior and Kevin (Erin) Prior and niece Alyx; aunts and uncles, Ken (Judy), Don, and Mike Prior (formerly of Adrian), and Joni (Steve) Meyers; and grandparents, Dave and Doreen Prior. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cyril and Margaret Briggs. Services were held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Oak Hill Memorial Park and Mortuary, San Jose. Expressions of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the National Kidney Foundation (www.kidney.org). |
Sunday, February 21, 2010 6:49 AM |
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Marlene M. Boyd, 73, of Cheboygan, passed away Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 at home. Visitation will be Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., with a Rosary beginning at 7p.m. at the Christian Funeral Home.  The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at St. Mary/St. Charles Catholic Church. Rev. Paul Megge will officiate, burial will be at St. Francis Cemetery in the spring. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.   |
Monday, February 22, 2010 6:36 AM |
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Saturday, February 20, 2010 1:37 AM |
WASHBURN, Wis. -- Mary M. Sloma, 87, of 420 N. Hemlock St., Ironwood, Mich., died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at Northern Lights Health Care Center in Washburn. |
Sunday, February 21, 2010 6:49 AM |
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Monday, February 22, 2010 5:13 AM |
Oct. 8, 1936 - Feb. 20, 2010 Marylou (Kendall) Gallagher of Dimondale passed away Feb. 20, 2010, at the age of 73 with her devoted family by her side. |
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 12:50 PM |
Myron "Mike" Chornoby, 82, of Johannesburg, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010. |
Nancy M. Thompson July 14, 1937-Feb. 18, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 11:08 AM |
Nancy Marie Thompson, 72, of Monroe was called to Heaven at 12:50 p.m. Thursday at her home on South Custer Rd. Her death marked the end of a courageous 2-year battle with ovarian cancer. |
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Nellie M. Biggs May 6, 1941-Feb. 16, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 10:46 AM |
Nellie M. Biggs, age 68, of Lambertville, MI, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in Toledo Hospital. |
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Norman T. “Ted” Barron, 53, of Marshall, passed away Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 at Oaklawn Hospital, Marshall. Born May 20, 1956 in Morenci, he was the son of Walter and Helen (Chaffner) Barron Jr. Ted attended the Tecumseh schools and enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding motorcycles and camping. On Sept. 9, 1975, he married Tamela Sue (Chippewa), and she preceded him in death in 2001. Ted’s father also preceded him in death. Survivors include one daughter, Mandy Barron, of Montgomery; two sons, Matthew (Abbey) Barron, of Hillsdale, and Norman Barron of Hillsdale; his mother, Helen Barron of Montgomery; three brothers, Stan (Cathy) Barron of Adrian, Steve Barron of Tecumseh and Richard Barron of Montgomery; four grandchildren, Courtney Wert, Austin Duby, Aidan Coombs and Norman Barron III. Funeral services will be held noon Thursday at the George White Funeral Home in Reading with Pastor Don Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Cambria Cemetery No. 2. Visitation is scheduled 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the family. |
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Ollie Prater, 72, of Litchfield, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born March 11, 1937, in Salyersville, Ky. to Nelvin and Rosetta (Bolden) Prater. Ollie belonged to the Albion Moose and Eagles Lodges and enjoyed leisure time sitting in the park, playing pool and gambling. Survivors include two daughters, Rosetta (Gary) Wickham of Georgia and Pamela Engle of Midland; one stepson, Dallas (Tina) Bumpus of Jonesville; 15 grandchildren, including Mike (Kari) Prater of Litchfield and Amy (Steve) Cain of Hillsdale; 11 great-grandchildren, including Gage Cain of Hillsdale and Mason Prater of Litchfield; one sister, Peachy Hall of Albion; one brother, Ovie Prater of Marshall and former wife, Arlene Engle of Jonesville. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Chuck and Paul Prater. Cremation has taken place and interment will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family, c/o George White Funeral Home, P.O. Box 416, Litchfield MI 49252.   |
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 6:37 AM |
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Paul Fontana, 43, passed away Feb. 19, 2010, at Cambridge East Healthcare.  Cremation arrangements are entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Sunday, February 21, 2010 6:49 AM |
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Friday, February 19, 2010 6:40 AM |
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Saturday, February 20, 2010 3:22 AM |
Phillis M. (Knapp) Goodemoot, 63, of Midland, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at MidMichigan Medical Center. |
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 12:38 PM |
Phillis M. Goodemoot, 63, of Midland, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at MidMichigan Medical Center. |
Monday, February 15, 2010 8:33 AM |
Priscilla S. Seiler, 92, of East Jordan, died Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. |
Thursday, February 11, 2010 8:33 AM |
Quintin A. Walker II, 41, of Charlevoix, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, at his home. |
Monday, February 22, 2010 1:03 AM |
BOWLES, RICHARD EUGENE; age 86; of Oxford; February 19, 2010. Loving husband of Evelyn; dear father of Craig (Diane), Keith (Diane), and Kevin; grandfather of Sarah, Kylie, Bradley, and Ryan. Richard retired from Ford Purchasing. |
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CHAPMAN, RICHARD W.; age 90; of White Lake, Leesburg and Gowanda; passed away February 19, 2010. Husband of the late Annice Gleason and Dorothy Lore; father of Eric R. Chapman of Lexington, NC, Clifford K. (Kathleen) Chapman of White Lake, MI, and Howard H. (Linda Siiragusa) Chapman of Fredonia, NY. He is also survived by grandchildren, great and great great grand. |
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Raymond L. Leeper, age 77, of Burr Oak, loving husband of Dorothy Leeper, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at Sturgis Hospital. He was born Feb. 28, 1932, in Chicago, a son to the late Charles and Edna (Smock) Leeper. Raymond has been a resident of Burr Oak since 1994, previously living in Chesterton, Ind.,  for 17 years and prior to that in Portage, Ind., for 40 years. On Nov. 22, 1972, in Burr Oak he married Dorothy King. He was a retired member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. Some of the popular construction projects he was involved in were the McCormick Place, White Sox Park, both in Chicago, and Oprah Winfrey’s home in Rolling Prairie, Ind. Raymond enjoyed his work and during his retirement enjoyed fishing, golfing, and playing cards. Raymond was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Post 260, the V.F.W. Post, and past member of the Moose all in Portage, Ind. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; son, Dennis Leeper; daughter, Debra Leeper; five step-children, Antionette Hart (Bill Basham) of Sturgis, Edward (Pam) Strudas, Myrtle (Curt) Zehner, and Michael Strudas, all of Chesterton, Ind., and Jeanne (Dennis) Root of Sturgis; step-grandchildren, Raychael (Joe) Schmidt, Ricky (Julie) Hart, Amber (Dennis) Wendling, Amy Zehner, Edward Strudas III, Mark Strudas, Emily Strudas, Michael (Tara) Strudas, Kera Strudas, Jena Root, Cass Root, and Cole Root; two step-great-grandchildren, Kaeden and Brooklynn; three brothers, Harvey (Dorothy) Leeper, Robert (Mary) Leeper, Larry (Ruth) Leeper, all of Portage, Ind.; one sister, Delores Rich of Dallas, Ore.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Gene, Glenn, and Lee Leeper. A memorial service by his family will be held this summer by the lake he enjoyed and he will be remembered in our hearts daily.  If desired the family suggest memorial donations be directed to the Sturgis Hospital Foundation, 916 Myrtle Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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WIDRIG, Rebecca A., age 42, of New Boston, died February 18, 2010. |
Saturday, February 20, 2010 3:22 AM |
Taftsville, VT- Rev. Rohn D. Peterson, Taftsville, Vt., passed away peacefully on the morning of Feb. 17, 2010, following an extended battle with cancer. |
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Richard Roush, 84, of Cheboygan, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be planed for a time in the spring and will be announced then. Read more HERE in Wednesday’s Tribune. |
Friday, February 19, 2010 1:30 AM |
ONTONAGON, Mich. -- Robert D. Bardell, 74, of White Pine, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital in Ontonagon. |
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Robert J. Gallagher Robert J. Gallagher, age 58, passed away February 19, 2010, at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit. He was born January 19, 1952, in Detroit, Mich. to James and Jean (nee Ward) Gallagher. He was a machine adjuster for Engineering Plastics Products for the automotive industry. He is survived by his wife Lucinda; son Shaun; three step-children; six step-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; his siblings James Gallagher, Barbara Straub and Shirley Powell, and also by many nieces and nephews. Robert was predeceased by his parents James and Jean. Visitation will take place on Wednesday from 2 until 9 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue at Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Austin officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. |
Monday, February 22, 2010 8:16 AM |
Robert L. Heeres, 65, of Ellsworth, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. |
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Robert O. Widdel, 84, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away early Saturday morning, Feb. 20, 2010, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born Jan. 1, 1926, in Crown Point, Ind., a son of the late Otto Martin and Cora Louise (Blume) Widdel. Bob had resided in Sturgis since 1945 coming from Indiana. On Oct. 19, 1947, he married Betty Templin in Sturgis. Bob had owned and operated Central Meat Market in Sturgis for over 50 years until his retirement in 2002. He was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis where he had served as an usher for many years and had also served on numerous church boards and committees. He enjoyed playing golf, and cards and being outdoors mowing grass and cutting wood. He truly loved his home on the lake where his friends and the friends of his son, daughter and grandchildren were always welcome. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 62 years, Betty; one daughter, Sue (Clint) Rangler of Sturgis; daughter-in-law, Vickie Widdel of Sturgis; granddaughter, Kara (Rob) Falkenstein of Sturgis; great-grandchildren, Seth Falkenstein and Hannah Falkenstein; one sister, Florence (Bob) Waggoner of DeMotte, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael Widdel; one grandson, Joel Robert Widdel; one brother, Donald Widdel; and three sisters, Alice Monfort, Lora Eckhoff and Ruth Schultz. The family will receive friends from 4–8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, (269) 651-2331. Funeral services celebrating the life of Robert O. Widdel will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Sturgis. The Rev. Michael Klafehn and the Rev. Calvin Kolzow 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 Mr. Widdel’s memory consider the Trinity Lutheran Church, 406 S. Lakeview Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091 or Thurston Woods Nursing Center, 307 N. Franks Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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Robert S. Fennell, age 81, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Wednesday morning, Feb. 17, 2010, at his home following a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 3, 1929, in Sturgis, Mich., a son to the late Frank and Alma (Adams) Fennell. Bob was a lifelong resident of Sturgis. On May 28, 1952, he married Phyllis Coombs in Sturgis. He was a dedicated employee of G.F. Business Forms in Sturgis for 25 years until the business closed. He retired from Rood Industries also in Sturgis. He enjoyed playing Euchre, yard work and flower and vegetable gardening and was one to never pass up a bowl of ice cream. In 1990 he received the Sturgis Exchange Club Keep Sturgis Beautiful Award. Bob had an extensive collection of steins and beer memorabilia and signs. He had a true appreciation for animals and enjoyed watching birds and always had pets in his home. Mr. Fennell’s family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Hospice of Sturgis for the outstanding care that Bob received and the support that they also received. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 57, Phyllis; one daughter, Judy (Charles) Benton of Colon; one grandson, Brian Robert Benton of Colon; three step-grandchildren, his Poodle Tinkerbell; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister,  Peggy Gordon; and one brother, Fredrick Fennell. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis. A memorial service celebrating the life of Robert Fennell will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The Rev. Robert Keim will officiate. Private burial of the ashes will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Fennell’s memory consider Hospice of Sturgis, P.O. Box 126, Sturgis, MI 49091, American Cancer Society 1400 West Milham, Kalamazoo, MI 49024 or Pet Haven, P.O. Box 853, 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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Ross V. Maltby, 85, died Feb. 14, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Marie (Browne); children, Terry (Betsy), Randy (Sheila), Don (Diane) and Barbara Miller (Cameron); six stepsons; 26 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. |
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 12:38 PM |
Roy E. Sugnet, 81, of Midland, died early Saturday morning, Feb. 13, 2010, at Brittany Manor Nursing Home. He was born on Aug. 30, 1928, in Midland, son of the late Roy E. Sr. and Anita (DeVore) Sugnet. |
Monday, February 15, 2010 9:47 AM |
Ruby Belford, age 91, of Boyne City, died at home Feb. 15, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. |
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 10:43 AM |
Ruby May Belford, 91 loving wife, mother and grandmother died peacefully at her home Feb. 15, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. |
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Ruth Hoffman, age 89, of Holland, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010 in Kalamazoo, MI. Memorial services will be 1 pm Saturday, February 27, 2010, at Beechwood Reformed Church with the Rev. Marvin Beukelman officiating. Burial was in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will follow the service. Arrangements are by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes-Northwood 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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Sharon L. Hendricks, 63, of Pioneer, Ohio died Feb. 16, 2010 in Bradenton, Fla. Sharon was born March 25, 1946 in Bryan, Ohio. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Thompson Funeral Home, Pioneer. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Pioneer United Methodist Church in Pioneer with Troy Hendricks and the Rev. Michael D. Raypholtz officiating. Interment will be at Floral Grove Cemetery, Pioneer. |
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Sharon Ruth Williams, of Brentwood, Tenn., formerly of Hillsdale, Mich. and Oldsmar, Fla., passed away Feb 9, 2010, at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. Sharon spent much of her life working for and supporting the family business (Hillsdale Market House). She loved golf and playing bridge with her friends. Sharon’s kind and generous spirit was evident to everyone. She enjoyed volunteering for charities including the Salvation Army. Sharon was active with the Women Commissioners for Hillsdale College and helped raise funds for scholarships through their annual rummage sale. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Ruth Pearson. She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Philip O. Williams; four daughters, Rita Williams, Calif., Karan Boyd, Mich., Anita (Steve) Elliott, Tenn., and Mindi Meyer, Fla.; her brother, Robert (Tonya) Pearson and sister, Marilyn Jacobus (Tony) Flynn. She has nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Cremation services took place in Brentwood, Tenn. and a memorial service will be conducted at a later date in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 160 E. Bacon Road or the Women Commissioners at Hillsdale College, 33 East College St., Hillsdale, MI 49242. |
Thursday, February 18, 2010 4:07 PM |
Mrs. Shirley A. Schmidt of Lewiston died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at McReynolds Hall. She was 88. |
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Shirley J. Mallery, 84, of Hillsdale, passed away Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. She was born May 20, 1925 in Cambria, the daughter of Ramon and Carrie (Moore) Franks. Shirley graduated from Osseo High School in 1945 and had worked at the A&P Store and Oslo Restaurant. She belonged to Bankers Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher, the Hillsdale Art Guild, Hillsdale County Extension Club, and she was a leader in 4-H Clubs, Cub Scouts and Camp Fire Girls. Shirley also enjoyed painting, gardening, canning and reading. On Feb. 16, 1946, she married Robert T. Mallery, and he preceded her in death in 2005. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter (Erin Keefer). Survivors include: two daughters, Sandy (Charles) Keefer of Hillsdale and Ronda Hoover of Hillsdale; one son, Steve (Yvonne) Mallery of Vermont; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Bankers Baptist Church with Pastors Daniel Davis and Harvey Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Bankers Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the George White Funeral Home in Reading. Memorials are suggested to the Bankers Baptist Church.   |
Sister Marie (Marie Carmel) Dunigan, IHM Feb. 1, 1916-Feb. 18, 2010 Saturday, February 20, 2010 12:55 AM |
Monroe, Mich. – Sister Marie Dunigan, IHM, 94, died Thursday, Feb. 18, in the IHM Health Care Center, Monroe. She had been in the care of Mercy Memorial Hospice Care of Monroe. |
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Stanley Louis Friedenstab, 73, of Petoskey and Pratville, Ala., died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010. |
Suellyn Howard Aug. 21, 1950-Feb. 15, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 10:43 AM |
Suellyn Howard, age 59 of Johnson City Tennessee formerly of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer on Monday, February 15, 2010 at her home. |
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Thelma Irene Nichols, age 70, of Alliance passed away at 3:53 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at her home. She was born Sept. 23, 1939, in Adrian, Mich., to Harlow Benjamin and Irene Ester (Dickerson) Anderson. Thelma was a 1957 graduate of Adrian High School in Michigan, and Atwater Church of the Nazarene was her church family. She loved to read, bake and send cards. Survivors include her husband, Lowell Edward Nichols, of Alliance, whom she married Feb. 17, 1957; sons, the Rev. Lynn (Penny) Nichols of Tampa, Fla., and Gary (Beth) Nichols of Jackson Twp.; daughters, Connie (Ron) Flack of Canton and Chris (Rev. Rob) Merki of Thurmont, Md.; mother, Irene E. Anderson of Hudson, Mich.; sister, Jeannine (Phil) Folkert of Hudson, Mich.; sister-in-law, Kathy Anderson of Hudson, Mich.;  brothers, James (Martha) H. Anderson of Hudson, Mich., Roger A. (Sue) Anderson of St. Johns, Mich., the Rev. Norm (Bonnie) Anderson of Hills, Iowa, and Randy H. Anderson of Leslie, Mich.; 12 grandchildren, including Melissa Warren of Sagamore Hills, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her father and brother, Steven R. Anderson. Services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home with Pastor Neil Taylor of the Atwater Church of the Nazarene officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Services will also be held at noon Monday at the Rollin Friends Church in Addison, Mich., with Norm Anderson, Thelma’s brother, officiating, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park in Adrian, Mich., on Monday. Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 S. Union Ave. Alliance, Ohio 44601. Friends may register online at www.ctcfuneral.com.   |
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 12:38 PM |
Thomas John Adams, 79, of Midland, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at his home. Tom was born Dec. 20, 1930, in Lansing, to the late Henry and Agnes M. (Zarembo) Adams. He attended Lansing schools and graduated from DeVry Technical Institute with a degree in electronics. He served in the United States Air Force for six years. Tom was employed by the Burroughs Corporation as a computer systems engineer. Later he worked as a computer systems analyst at The Dow Chemical Company. He retired in 1988. His favorite retirement activities were spending time with his grandchildren, playing golf and watching the Berryhilll American Legion baseball team. |
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WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — Cathy E. Schmidt, 49, a resident of West Chicago, Ill., and a resident of Traverse City from 1982-1984, was called to her heavenly home Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, surrounded by family and friends. She was born Sept, 10, 1960, in Rockford, Ill., to Clifford and Freda Kinkade.While living in Traverse City Cathy worked for Dr. Arnold Sarya and attended Faith Reformed Church. Upon relocating to Illinois, she worked for Central DuPage Orthodontics for many years. Cathy was a member of College Church in Wheaton, where she served as an adult leader with the High School youth group and mentored many students who loved and adored her. She was a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a huge water sports enthusiast, enjoying time on Wonder Lake with her family. Cathy was an energetic person with a wonderful sense of humor and was passionate about her children and the gospel.She leaves behind her husband of 28 years, Greg; her two children, Wesley and Hope; her sisters, Karolyn (Daniel) Kentner, and Connie (Louis) Tisovec; many extended family members and very dear friends.She was preceded in death by her parents.A visitation will be held today, Feb. 22, 2010, from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. at College Church in Wheaton, Washington and Seminary Aves. in Wheaton, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010. Interment will be private at Wheaton Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to The Hope Alexandra Schmidt Trust, c/o 304 N. Main Street, Wheaton, IL 60187; or to the STARS Family Services, P.O. Box 1388, Wheaton, IL 60187.Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at hultgrenfh.com or call Hultgren Funeral Home at (630) 668-0027 for more information. |
Thursday, February 11, 2010 8:32 AM |
Vaughan Tufts, 86 of Petoskey, died Feb. 8, 2010, at Charlevoix Area Hospital surrounded by his loving family. |
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 1:42 AM |
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- Vaughn D. Kuster, 89, of Winter Haven, formerly of Bessemer, Mich., died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, in Auburndale. |
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Vernon J. “Bud” Baarman, 82, of Huntington, formerly of Michigan, died Thursday, February 18, 2010 at St. Mary’s Medical Center.   Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Cinda Harkless officiating. Entombment will follow in Ridgelawn Abbey of Devotion. Friends may call Monday 1:00 p.m. until service time. Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.   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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Vicki Lynn Green, 50, of Union City, died on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010.  She was born on Sept. 23, 1959 in St. Ignace to Stephen Virgil Green and Patricia Jean La Londe Green. Vicki had been employed at Brembo North American in Homer. Her father preceded her in death. Surviving are her son, Anthony C. Green and wife, Lois Anne of White Pigeon; mother, Pat Green of Saint Louis; two sisters, Karen L. Pascall and husband Ronnie of Bryan, Ohio and Sandy K. Bailey of Tekonsha; one grandson, Ryan Kincaid Green of Florida; numerous step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; one niece, Stephanie Stage and husband, Randy of Tekonsha; three nephews, Stephen Bailey and wife Brandy of Tekonsha, Scott Bailey of Tekonsha and Justin Pascall of Jackson; two great-nieces and four great-nephews. A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 from 1-3 p.m. at Putnam Funeral Home, 501 North Broadway, Union City.  Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.PutnamFuneralHome.com. |
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Vivian Gertrude Lewis, 104, formerly of Allen, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at Drews Place in Hillsdale.  She was born Jan. 11, 1906 near Celina, Ohio to John and Mary (Dine) Raudabaugh.  She was married July 1, 1934 to Wayne Leslie Lewis, he preceded her in death Jan. 18, 1993. Vivian graduated from Celina High School and The Ohio State University in 1928.  Prior to her marriage she was a teacher in Troy, Ohio.  After a move to Michigan (first Girard and then Jonesville in 1941) and child rearing, she resumed teaching in Litchfield and Jonesville.  She retired from teaching in 1968 after a career of 20 years.  In addition, Vivian was an active partner with Wayne on the farm.  She was a life long ardent Buckeye fan, enjoyed traveling with Wayne, and attended many school/athletic events supporting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Vivian was an active member of the Jonesville United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Roger (Norma) Lewis of Jonesville and Doug (Carol) Lewis of Cary, North Carolina; two daughters, Mary Jo (Jerry) Godfrey of Hudson and Carol (Jim) Helmer of Petoskey;  14 beloved grandchildren, Becky (Mike) Sprow, Dave (Cindy) Godfrey, Nancy (Steve) Eshelman, Shari (Tom) Kline, Bruce (Jennie) Lewis, Pam (Deric) Righter, Steve (Nina) Helmer, Tom (Sandy) Helmer, Dave (Beth) Helmer, Brian Lewis, Matt (Jenny) Lewis, Mike (Jenny) Lewis, Brandyn Lewis and Chaitra Lewis; 30 great-grandchildren; eight great great-grandchildren and sister-in-law, Julianna Raudabaugh. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Wayne; three brothers, Duard, Gerald and Robert; two sisters, Beatrice and Rhea; grandson, Greg and great-grandson, Tyler. Funeral services for Vivian Lewis will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Jonesville United Methodist Church with Pastor Craig Pahl officiating.  Interment will follow at the Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville.  The family will receive friends for visitation from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Jonesville United Methodist Church or Hospice of Hillsdale County.   |
Monday, February 22, 2010 1:03 AM |
BLOUIN, WILMA CECIL; of Waterford; February 20, 2010; at 75 years of age. Beloved wife for 56 years to Howard T. Blouin; dear mother of Sandra (Darryl) Overall, Cindy (Steve) Fisher, Trish (Rich) Sequin and Robert (Katie) Blouin; sister of Ruth Piette; also survived by nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. |
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William A. 'Wild Bill' Sievers Thursday, February 18, 2010 1:26 AM |
MARQUETTE, Mich. --   William A. "Wild Bill" Sievers, 58, of 316 Lake Ave., Ironwood, entered eternal life Monday, Feb. 15, 2010   at Marquette General Hospital. |
William B. Campbell Jr. Feb. 18, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 10:43 AM |
William B. Campbell Jr., 53, of Monroe died at 6:57 a.m. Thursday at home. |
William B. Campbell Jr. Oct. 2, 1956-Feb. 18, 2010 Saturday, February 20, 2010 12:55 AM |
William B. Campbell, Jr., age 53 of Monroe, died at 6:57 a.m. Thursday in his home. He had been in poor health for the last year. |
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William Christian Polkow, 80, died Feb. 15, 2010 in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was born March 12, 1929 in Detroit to Margaret and August Christian Polkow. He graduated from General Motors Institute in Flint with a master’s in engineering. He was an executive for General Electric for many years, lived in Kuwait while he ran Kirby Building Systems, was an engineer consultant in China and during his retirement co-founded Innovative Scuba Concepts, currently owned by his two sons. He married the former Eileen Parker, his true love, and they have been happily married for 59 years. He will be missed dearly by his devoted wife; three loving sons, Steve Polkow, Gary Polkow, and Jon Polkow; two daughters-in-law, Yvonne Polkow and Sheila Polkow; five wonderful grandchildren, Senora Polkow, Ferron Polkow, Kael Polkow, Dylan Polkow and Michael Polkow. His oldest brother, Jim Polkow, lives in Tucson, Ariz. and his younger brother, Bob Polkow, preceded him in death. Bill is fondly remembered as a devoted family man. His wife and sons were his most valued treasures and the most important part of his life. He was a kind and loving man and took great pleasure in his grandchildren and loved his family unconditionally. A memorial service will be held with family and friends at the Chapel in Holy Apostles Church, 4925 N. Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, Colo. at 11 a.m. Monday. Please send all floral arrangements to the Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80910. Their phone number is 719-634-1597. |
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William Ralph Bigger, age 77, of Howe, Ind., passed away Monday evening, Feb. 15, 2010, at the Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, Ind. He was born Feb. 24, 1932, in Moline, Ill., a son to Floyd and Josephine Bigger. Bill had resided in Olney, Texas for 27 years and returned to the Sturgis and Howe area in 1988. On Aug 23, 1974, he married to Delores M. Chamberlain in Vernon, Texas. She died March 23, 2004. On Feb. 22, 2008, he married Evelyn (Cross) Persing in Centreville. Bill was a truck driver by trade, a job he truly enjoyed. He was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He loved his teacup Chihuahua Sassy also known as “Killer.” He is survived by his loving wife Evelyn; step-daughter, Jan Taylor of Olney, Texas; several grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife; two sisters, Betty Jo and Beatrice; and two brothers, James and Everett. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of William Bigger will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis. The Rev. Michael Wicks of the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis will officiate. Full Military honors will be conferred by Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 VFW and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. Private burial of the ashes will take place at Marcellus Cemetery in Marcellus. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Bigger’s memory consider the charity of one’s choice. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
Wilma M. McIntosh, 83, of Ludington, passed away Friday, Feb. 19 at Oakview Medical Care Facility after a lengthy illness. Wilma M. Mayrand was born on May 12, 1926 in Manistee and married to William ... |
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