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Bonita J. Leeth-Carr, 79, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday morning, March 20, 2010 at the Goshen General Hospital in Goshen, Ind. She was born May 27, 1930 on a farm North of Mottville, a daughter to the late Harry and Helen (Lintz) Corner. Bonita had resided in the Sturgis and White Pigeon area most of her life and enjoyed 13 years of wintering in Florida. On July 18, 1948, she married Arlo Leeth in White Pigeon. He died in August of 1975. She married Robert Carr on November 14, 1993 in Sturgis and he died in September of 2006. Most of her working life was involved in office and sales work in the trailer industry. She retired from the Ventline Company in Bristol, Ind. following several years of employment. A second job that she held for many years was at Judd Drugs in Goshen, Ind. Bonita was a member of the Sturgis Foursquare Church. She enjoyed crafts and loved time spent with her family. She also loved people and was always ready to volunteer her time. She enjoyed keeping busy with activities in the retirement community and had a knack for getting others involved and active. She is survived by three daughters; Pam (Pastor Doug) Carr of Sturgis, Angie (Gary Hoag) Adams of Battle Creek and Lori Wyckoff of Evans, Ga., step-son: Pastor Doug (Pam) Carr of Sturgis, step-daughters; Linda (Jerry) Blount of Munising and Becky (Henry) Hoath of Coldwater, five grandchildren, several step-grandchildren, great grand children and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, infant brother Bruce Corner and sister Joyce Crites. 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. Funeral services celebrating the life of Bonita J. Leeth-Carr will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Sturgis Foursquare Church, 410 S. Clay St., Sturgis. Pastors Doug Carr and Steve Clark will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at the White Pigeon Township Cemetery in White Pigeon. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Carr’s memory consider the Alzheimer’s Association, 2300 Portage St., Suite 341, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 or Goshen General Hospital-Hospice, 200 High Park Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526-4810. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
DOROTHY IRENE (Stewart - Wilson) LANGTON Monday, March 22, 2010 2:28 AM |
LANGTON, DOROTHY IRENE (Stewart - Wilson); age 87; |
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Dorothy M. Burnett, 79, of Scottville, passed away Wednesday, March 17 at 5:14 p.m. in St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids after a brief illness. Dorothy M. Boroff was born on Sept. 16, 1930 in Mount ... |
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LENTZ, ELIZABETH ANNA; age 91; of Rochester Hills; March 21, 2010. |
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MOGGEL, ESTELLE; of Oak Park; died March 21, 2010; at age 95. |
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Faith Ann (Pringle) Butterfield Monday, March 22, 2010 2:23 AM |
KENOSHA, Wis. -- Faith Ann (Pringle) Butterfield, 67, of Kenosha, died Thursday, March 18, 2010, at the Kenosha Medical Center in Kenosha. |
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KENTROS-RYAN, GAY ANNE; of Waterford; March 20, 2010; age 62. |
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JARRETT, BERTHA B. (Bert); born March 4, 1933; |
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YLVISAKER, JON-ERIK B.; of Clarkston; March 17, 2010; age 24. |
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MOONEY, JOSEPH E.; of Waterford; March 19, 2010; age 83. |
Monday, March 22, 2010 8:04 AM |
James "Marc" Culbertson, 57, was born Jan. 26, 1953, in Sandusky, Ohio. He passed away in his sleep on March 20, 2010, at his home in Wolverine, Mich. |
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Monday, March 22, 2010 5:50 AM |
John G. Wisniewski John G. Wisniewski, age 82, passed away on March 20, 2010. A resident of St. Clair Shores for over 50 years. He was retired from Ford Motor Company as a vinyl operator for 23 years and had also worked at Massey-Furgeson in the tractor division. He was a Korean War veteran. He loved to bowl and had bowled in 2 leagues. He is survived by his son, John Dhoest. He is also survived by his brothers: Jim (Jackye), Ron (Betty Lou) and Dan (Cynthia). He was predeceased by his loving wife, Diana, his son, Jerome, and his brothers, Ed and Fr. Bob. Visitation at the Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home on Monday 4-9 p.m., and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. with a Scripture service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church at 10 a.m. with instate at church 9:30 a.m. In preference to flowers, memorial contributions to the wishes of the family. Share a memory at vanfuneral.com. |
• Karl Dee Myers, 63, of Fountain, died Thursday evening March 18. Oak Grove Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Monday, March 22, 2010 8:05 AM |
Lillie McMichael, 91, of Pellston, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Tender Care of Cheboygan. |
Monday, March 22, 2010 2:28 AM |
POOLE, MATTHEW O.; age 22; of Wolverine Lake. |
Monday, March 22, 2010 2:28 AM |
YEZBICK, MAXINE; age 83; born on December 10, 1926 in Lansing, MI to Albert and Pearl Tessier; passed away, peacefully, at her home on March 19, 2010 in Oxford, MI. Beloved wife and "sweetheart" of Joseph for 62 years; loving mother of daughter, Yvonne (Earl) Gautsche and sons, Paul and Todd Yezbick; grandmother of Shari Roberts of Lake Orion, MI, Brandi Booze of Columbus, OH and Angela Gabor of Waterford, MI; great grandmother of Stephanie, Carissa, Kaitlyn and Christopher; sister of Joyce Gottschalk of Lake Orion, MI, William Tessier of Detroit, MI and Patricia (Tom) Pugh of Atlanta, GA. Preceded in death by brother, Red Tessier. A Celebration of Maxine's Life will be held at a later date. |
Monday, March 22, 2010 2:28 AM |
RODRIGUEZ, MIGUEL; of Waterford; March 19, 2010; age 83. |
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Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 AM |
Manda June Colbeck, 39, of East Jordan, died Friday, March 19, 2010, at her home. |
Monday, March 22, 2010 2:21 AM |
ONTONAGON, Mich. -- Margaret Estelle (Gebeau) Miles, 87, of Ontonagon, passed away Friday, March 19, 2010, at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital's Long Term Care Unit, with her children Bill and Cindy at her side. She had been a resident there since September. |
Margaret “Maggie†Lucille Bosman Monday, March 22, 2010 10:17 AM |
Margaret "Maggie" Lucille Bosman, 26, of Gaylord, died on March 18, 2010. |
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Marie L. Shook, age 102, of Leo, Ind., and a former longtime Sturgis resident and school teacher, passed away Friday afternoon, March 12, 2010, at the Cedars Nursing Home in Leo, Ind. She was born Jan. 31, 1908 in White Pigeon, a daughter to the late Cleveland and Alta (Weagley) Bixler. She had moved to Leo, Ind., in 2006 to be closer to family members. Prior to that Mrs. Shook had resided nearly her entire life in the Sturgis and White Pigeon area and was a graduate of White Pigeon High School with the class of 1926. Mrs. Shook continued her education at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo where she received a bachelor’s degree of arts in education. On Dec. 15 1929, she married Paul E. Shook in LaGrange, Ind. He died March 15, 1982. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis where she was a member of the United Methodist Women and the Ruth Circle. She was also a member of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel. Mrs. Shook was proud to have traveled to all 50 states. She is survived by two daughters, Doris Recht of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Lois Green of Polk City, Fla.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; one sister, Myrtle Wright of Las Vegas, Nev.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Carl Bixler and Earl Bixler; and three sisters, Esther Sechler, Florence Shaffer and Kathleen Tracey. The family will receive friends from noon -1:45 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis where funeral services celebrating the life of Marie Shook will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Deb Johnson will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel of Sturgis is handling the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Shook’s memory consider the First United Methodist Church, 200 Pleasant 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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Marjorie L. (Boersema) Laddie, age 93, of Holland died Saturday, March 20, 2010.  Visitation will be Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the church.     www.lakeshorememorial.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. |
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Marjorie L. Laddie, 93, of Holland, died Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Resthaven Care Center.  Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services. www.lakeshorememorial.com  |
Marjorie Lynn Hess March 17, 2010 Friday, March 19, 2010 11:49 AM |
Marjorie Lynn Hess, 58, of Monroe died at 12:48 p.m. Wednesday in her home. Arrangements by Prochnow Funeral Home. |
Marjorie Lynn Hess Nov. 25, 1951-March 17, 2010 Sunday, March 21, 2010 12:02 AM |
Marjorie Lynn Hess, 58, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, March 17 at 12:48 p.m. in her home. |
Monday, March 22, 2010 5:50 AM |
Mark A. Richards Mark Alan Richards, age 46, of Port Huron, formerly of Warren, passed away on March 20, 2010, in his home unexpectedly. He was born on February 6, 1964, in Detroit. He married Sharron M. Sayle on August 15, 1987, in Warren. Mark graduated from Fitzgerald High School, of Warren, in 1983; and then served in the United States Army. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a Detroit Red Wings Fan, and was an avid music collector. Mark is survived by his wife Sharron Richards of Port Huron, a son Glenn Richards of Port Huron, a daughter Samantha of Port Huron, a son Kevin Richards of Port Huron, his father Robert (Ann) Richards of New Baltimore, a brother James Richards of St. Clair Shores, a brother and sister-in-law Steve (Nancy) Richards of Warren, a sister and brother-in-law Tracy (Bob) Hamann of Warren, a brother Brian Richards of Warren, a sister and brother-in-law Toni (Scott) Spier of Sterling Heights, a sister Heather Richards of New Baltimore, his mother-in-law Cleola Sayle of Warren, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. His mother Ruth Richards passed away in 2001. Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. Monday in the Jowett Funeral Home, 1634 Lapeer Ave. at 17th Street, Port Huron. Pastor Dan Bakay will officiate. Visiting hours will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial tributes may be made to the wishes of the family. St. Clair County Allied Veterans will conduct military honors. www.jowettfuneraldirectors.com. |
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Mary Senen Ybarra, age 73, of Adrian died Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Lynwood Manor. She was born July 29, 1936, in Brady, Texas to Gregorio G. and Gumesinda (Alvarado) Aranda. She graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1957. On Nov. 14, 1959, she married Blass Ybarra Sr. in Adrian. He preceded her in death on May 20, 1995. Mary was a devoted housewife. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Adrian, and was a member of Cursillo and Guadalupanas. She enjoyed playing bingo, camping, crocheting, and attending and watching her three grandsons sporting activities. She also enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers. Mary is survived by a son, Blass (Raquel) Ybarra Jr. of Adrian; three grandchildren, Mykel, Travis and Jeremiah; and a great-granddaughter, Ariana. In addition to her husband, Blass Ybarra Sr., she was preceded in death by her parents, Gregorio Aranda and Gumesinda (Alvarado) Aranda; a son, Michael Ybarra; and 15 brothers and sisters, Maria Guadalupe, Jose Sixto, Maria, Amada, Juan, Feliciano, Porfirio, Casimiro, Pedro, Isabel, Maria Jesus, Ramon, Faustino, Manuel, and Gregorio Jr. The Funeral Liturgy will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church presided by Fr. Robert Schramm. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, where there will be a vigil prayer service held on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Mary Ybarra. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home in Adrian.   |
Monday, March 22, 2010 4:46 AM |
Jan. 26, 1922 - March 20, 2010 Maxine "Maggie" Kelly, 88, of St. Louis, died Saturday, March 20, 2010, at her residence. |
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Muriel B. Pierce, age 73 of Mendon, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Three Rivers Health Hospice Suite following a long illness. She was born May 12, 1936, in Manistique, a daughter of Howard and Bessie (Brown) Casteel. Muriel is survived by her husband, the Rev. Ward Pierce of Mendon, whom she married in 1966; two daughters, Melody Mitchell of White Cloud, and Michelle Robrahn (Dan) of Middleville; 11 grandchildren; a brother, Harvey (Carolyn) Casteel of Manistique; sisters Evelyn Sanchez of Geneva Hills, Wis., and Vivian Casteel of Burlington; a sister-in-law, Cheryl Casteel of Manistique; and numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, George Dewey; and two brothers, Harold Casteel and Ivan Casteel. She was a loving wife and mother, and served faithfully with her husband, Ward, in the several churches to which they had been appointed. Muriel was a great and compassionate friend to all. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and was a collector of angels. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon, where there will be an Eastern Star ceremony at 8 p.m. Monday. There will be two memorial services. The first is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mendon United Methodist Church. The second service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Lakewood United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa, with the Rev. George Speas of the Sunfield Church of the Brethren and John Waite officiating at both services. An interment of ashes will take place later that day in Mesick. Memorial donations are suggested to any of the following United Methodist Churches: Mesick, Harrietta, Brethren, Lake City, Wesley Park of Wyoming, Buchanan, Lakewood of Lake Odessa, Mendon, West Mendon or to the United Methodist Committee on Relief. Cards and letters may be mailed to the Rev. Ward Pierce, P.O. Box 308, Mendon, MI 49072. An online register is available, and condolences may be left at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com.   |
Monday, March 22, 2010 2:28 AM |
SLUITER, NORMAN W.; of Waterford; March 11, 2010; age 64. |
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Neoma M. Buehrer, age 82, of Somerset, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in the presence of her family. She was born on Dec. 31, 1927, in Tipton to Milo D. and Alma J. (Rudisiler) Van Valkenburg.  She married Clair Wendell Buehrer on Dec. 21, 1946, in Jackson, and he preceded her in death on July 10, 2000. She graduated from Adrian High School in 1944.  She worked at Michigan Bell Telephone in Jackson, retiring in 1971.  Neoma was a member of the Somerset Congregational Church, the Women’s Fellowship, the Michigan Auctioneers Association, and Ladies Auxiliary, the American Shetland Pony Club, the American Horse Show Association and the Michigan Pony Club Hall of Fame.  She devoted her life to her husband, children, grandchildren and friends.  Neoma enjoyed her ponies and exhibiting them throughout the country.  She was also an avid bowler. Surviving are one son, Wayne Buehrer of Poteet, Texas; one daughter, Wendy (Calvin) Hawes of Addison; grandsons, Mark (Sandi) Buehrer and Dustin (Megan) Buehrer; granddaughters, Marcie (Michael) Broad, Keya Buehrer, Kristin (Pete) Suminski, Marika (Josh) Hawes-Ruhrup and Kara (Dana) Hawes-Burd; 10 great-grandchildren; one stepsister, Velma Roe of Clayton; one nephew and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison. Cremation will follow. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Somerset Congregational Church, the Addison Ambulance or to the Somerset Township Ambulance. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.brownvanhemert.com.   |
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:57 AM |
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Monday, March 22, 2010 5:50 AM |
Other deaths, 3-22-10 James Jay Jones, 51, of Richmond, Kaatz Funeral Directors, Richmond |
Past Bay View president dies at 72 Tuesday, March 16, 2010 10:12 AM |
Thomas C. Shearer, the Bay View Association's immediate past president and a longtime member of its board of trustees, died unexpectedly Friday, March 12, at age 72. |
Thursday, March 18, 2010 11:12 AM |
Pat (Eileen) Reagan Rieck, of Petoskey, died March 17, 2010, at Tendercare of Cheboygan. |
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Patricia M. Cook of Hillsdale, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010, at the Battle Creek Health System. She was born March 29, 1935, in Minot, N.D., the daughter of Harold and Pearl (Anderson) Hoyt.   She is survived by two children, Ronald (Brigitte) Cook of Osseo and Richard Cook of Montpelier, Ohio; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Wayne (Nancy) Hoyt of Commerce; one sister, Lois Holiday of Paw Paw; several nieces, nephews and cousins; many friends and three “grand dogs”, Turner, Hooch and Titan. She was preceded in death by her parents and one infant son. Mrs. Cook worked as an LPN for many years serving at the Kern Hospital in Warren and St. Joseph Hospital in Pontiac, and she retired in 1998. She loved animals and was involved in the Humane Society. She enjoyed working puzzles, crocheting, riding motorcycles and driving trucks. A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Patricia M. Cook will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale 2 p.m. Monday, March 22 with Pastor Eric Matthews officiating. At her request cremation will follow the service. The family will receive friends for visitation on 1 p.m. Monday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the family or to the Greater Hillsdale Humane Society. Friends may view this obituary and send condolences to www.hampton-kurtzfuneralhomes.com Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home – Hillsdale 517-437-0605   |
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:57 AM |
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Sunday, March 21, 2010 3:02 AM |
Pearl M. Foster, 87, of Midland, died Thursday morning, March 18, 2010, at the MidMichigan Medical Center. |
Monday, March 22, 2010 9:44 AM |
Philip H. Keway, of Lake City, passed away March 18, 2010, at Lakeview Lutheran Manor in Cadillac. |
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 9:10 AM |
Former Alanson resident Ralph Kilpatrick passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Las Vegas, Nev., surrounded by his family. |
Saturday, March 20, 2010 1:55 AM |
Rena C. Shady, 88, of Coleman, died Friday, March 19, 2010, at the MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. |
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Reo Marie Schwab, 91, of Brooklyn died peacefully at home on Saturday, March 20, 2010, with her family at her bedside. She was born Feb. 23, 1919, to Clarence and Rena Dell (Baird) Ingraham in Bridgewater Township, Mich. She was married to Russell Schwab from Wyandotte, Mich., in March 1946, and he preceded her in death in 1954. Reo graduated from Manchester High School. She worked at General Motors Diesel Engine in the personnel department during World War II. Later, she worked at Ford Motor in Rawsonville, Peerless Gear in Clinton, and the University of Michigan Hospital, where she worked until retirement. She proudly served nearly 20 years as a foster grandparent at Boysville and Tecumseh Schools, Onsted and Tipton. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Clinton, the American Auxiliary and Eagles Auxiliary in Brooklyn. Reo is survived by her four children, Carl (LuAnn), Jack (Suzette), Clarence and Nancy (Mike) Howe; and six grandchildren, Ann and Russell Schwab, Nathan, Carly and Jillian Howe, and Cassidy Schwab. Reo was a loving mother, grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation will be at the Clinton Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes on Monday, March 22, 2010, from 4 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at the Clinton United Church of Christ with the Rev. Dr. Julie J. Kilmer officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Clinton. She will lie in state at the church from 2 p.m. until service time. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com. |
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Richard Grover Rickett, 81, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, March 17, 2010, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born Sept. 13, 1928, in Sturgis, a son of the late Grover and Norma (Bailey) Rickett. Dick was a lifelong resident of the Sturgis and Burr Oak area. On June 25, 1955, he married Wilma Deal in Quincy. Following 40 years of dedicated employment with Newport Business Forms in Sturgis, he retired in 1992. Dick was proud to have served his country with the U.S. Army from 1947-1953 earning the rank of sergeant. He was a past member Loyal Order of Moose #574 and enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to garage sales and auctions, playing cards and he loved time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Wilma; a daughter, Carol (Tim) Charles of Sturgis; a son, Chuck (Cheryl) Rickett of White Pigeon; seven grandchildren, Carisa Seaman, Tonya (James) DeWitt, Tim (Christy) Charles, Corey (Racheal) Charles, Charlie (Carissa) Rickett, Michelle (Ron) Scarbery and Brenton Rickett; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Effie Woods and Joyce Miller, both of Sturgis; a brother, Theodore (Donna) Rickett of Sturgis; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Rickett; and four sisters, Donna Miller, Phyllis Helmer, Burnus Winkleblack and Dorothy Boggs. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel in Sturgis, where funeral services celebrating the life of Richard G. Rickett will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Nelson Brandymoore of the Coldwater Free Methodist Church will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis, where full military rites will be conferred by Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 VFW and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Rickett’s memory consider the Coldwater Free Methodist Church, 200 N. Fremont St., Coldwater, MI 49036 or Heidi’s Hope c/o C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, 300 N. Ingalis, Room N14D06, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages may be left for the family.   |
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Richard Grover Rickett, age 81 of Sturgis, passed awayWednesday morning, March 17, 2010 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born Sept. 13, 1928, in Sturgis, a son to the late Grover and Norma (Bailey) Rickett. Dick was a life-long Sturgis and Burr Oak area resident. On June 25, 1955 he married Wilma Deal in Quincy. Following 40 years of dedicated employment with Newport Business Forms in Sturgis, he retired in 1992. Dick was proud to have served his country with the U.S. Army from 1947-1953, earning the rank of Sergeant. He was a past-member Loyal Order of Moose #574 and enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to garage sales and auctions, playing cards and loved time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Wilma; one daughter, Carol (Tim) Charles of Sturgis; one son, Chuck (Cheryl) Rickett of White Pigeon; seven grandchildren, Carisa Seaman, Tonya (James) DeWitt, Tim (Christy) Charles, Corey (Racheal) Charles, Charlie (Carissa) Rickett, Michelle (Ron) Scarbery and Brenton Rickett; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Effie Woods and Joyce Miller, both of Sturgis; one brother, Theodore (Donna) Rickett of Sturgis; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert Rickett; and four sisters, Donna Miller, Phyllis Helmer, Burnus Winkleblack and Dorothy Boggs. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 19, at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes — Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, (269) 651-2331, where funeral services celebrating the life of Richard G. Rickett will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20. The Rev. Nelson Brandymoore of the Coldwater Free Methodist Church will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis, where full military rites will be conferred by Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 VFW and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Rickett’s memory consider the Coldwater Free Methodist Church, 200 N. Fremont St., Coldwater, MI 49036 or Heidi’s Hope c/o: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, 300 N. Ingalis, Room N14D06, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages may be left for the family.    |
Monday, March 22, 2010 5:50 AM |
Richard L. Needham Richard L. Needham, age 63, died Saturday, March 20, 2010. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 24 at 11 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 1005 Wilbon Road, Fuquay-Varina, N.C. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Needham of Fuquay-Varina; daughter Wendy Brozovich and husband Tim of Tarpon Springs, Fla., son Jeff Needham of Dunedin, Fla.; grandchildren Zach, Corey, Jeffrey and Garrett; and sister, Pam Feldman and husband Bob of Laguna Beach, Calif. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Children's Tumor Foundation, www.ctf.org. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home, www.thomasfuneral.com. |
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Richard Lee “Dick” Large, 85, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Thursday evening, March 18, 2010, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born June 29, 1924, in Kalamazoo, Mich., a son to the late Clair and Elsie (Noel) Large. Dick was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1942 and had resided his entire life in Sturgis with the exception of the three years he was serving his country in the U.S. Navy. On Jan. 6, 1946, he married Beverly Joan Fennell at the parsonage of the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. Following 33 years of dedicated employment as a mail carrier with the United States Postal Service he retired on June 29, 1979. During his working years with the Postal Service and following his retirement he nearly always was working part-time jobs. Dick was proud to have served his country during World War II as a radioman in the U.S. Navy from March 26, 1943-Feb. 1, 1946 and for some of that time he had been stationed in a Communications Center in Los Negros in the Admiralty Islands. Dick was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis where he was a member of the Adult Fellowship class for many years. He was also a member of Neuman-Wenzel Post #73 American Legion, the Crutch Players Golf Group and the Burr Oak Golf League. He enjoyed traveling and two of his favorite trips were to Alaska and the Panama Canal. Dick loved playing golf and for over 40 years he made the annual trip to the Baldwin, Mich., areas for deer hunting’s opening day. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 64 years, Beverly; two daughters, Lynn Ann (Craig) Hess and Gail Ellen Bonebrake, both of Paw Paw; one son, Douglas (Linda) Large of Sturgis. They were blessed with eight grandchildren, Pamela (Ron) St. Clair, Todd (Tonya) Hess, Matthew (Tiffany) Hess, Melissa (Christopher) Schierey, Andrew (Lois) Large, Case (Gina) Bonebrake, Nicholas (his fiancée Erinn Katt) Hess and Kyle Hess; 14 great-grandchildren; one Brother, Clair N. “Bud” (Norma) Large of Sturgis; and several nieces, nephews and cousins including Don “Duffy” (Marianne) Noel of Lake Havasu City, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Edythe Lockwood. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, (269) 651-2331. A memorial service celebrating the life of Richard Lee Large will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. The Rev. Deb Johnson and the Rev. Robert Keim will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis where full military rites will be conferred by Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 VFW and the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Large’s memory consider the First United Methodist Church, 200 Pleasant Ave., 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.   |
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Robert Barry Tillotson Jr, beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, coworker, and friend, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010, age 63. |
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Robert Donald Phelan, 91, of Midland, formerly of Birmingham, died Friday, March 5, 2010, at MidMichigan Stratford Village. |
Friday, March 19, 2010 9:26 AM |
Robert Downing, 61, of Mackinaw City, died Thursday evening, March 18, 2010, at Hospice House in Cheboygan. |
Thursday, March 18, 2010 11:13 AM |
Robert Gill, of Charlevoix, died March 18, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
Friday, March 19, 2010 2:20 AM |
EWEN, Mich. -- Robert Joseph "Bob" Wolfe, 79, of Ewen, passed away at his home after a short battle with cancer Wednesday, March 17, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. |
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Robert Downing, age 61, of Mackinaw City, died Thursday evening, March 18, 2010, at Hospice House in Cheboygan. |
Friday, March 19, 2010 9:14 AM |
Robert L. Gill, 87, of Charlevoix, died Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Sunnybank in Charlevoix. |
Monday, March 22, 2010 5:50 AM |
Robert T. Culbreath Robert T. Culbreath, age 62, of Shelby Township, died March 19, 2010, at his residence. He was born on March 18, 1948, in Lebanon, Tenn. He is survived by his wife Deloris; children, Robert T. Culbreath, Jr., Kimberly Rae Culbreath. His parents are the late Herman and Mary (Ballow) Culbreath. Brothers and sisters, Mary (Sue) Morris, Larry Culbreath, William Culbreath, the late Patricia Podolski; grandchildren, Jolene Comby, Nicole Comby and Hannah Culbreath. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Monday, 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., Utica. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., Utica. Clergy Rev. William C. Lawrence. Burial Christian Memorial Cemetery. Memorials to the wishes of the family. Online information www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com. |
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Rodney Lee Stratton, 54, of Edmore, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010 due to natural causes surrounded by his loving family. |
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Miles, Roger, O., age 54, of Carleton, died March 17, 2010. |
Friday, March 19, 2010 12:08 PM |
The world lost a wonderful man on March 11, 2010. From his bohemian roots in Minnesota to his longtime home in Midland, Ron Cumming left a legacy of kindness, friendship and deep abiding love for his family. Whether watching a ball game with one of his children, fishing with his grandsons or spending time with friends, Ron had an impish smile, a ready wit and a sure knowledge of what the important things were in his life. |
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Ruth G. Harris, 102, of White Pigeon, died March 13, 2010, at her home following a sudden illness. She was born May 9, 1907, in White Pigeon, the daughter of Elliot Wellington and Charity (Whitting) Beckwith. She lived in White Pigeon all of her life, but spent four years in Pittsburgh, Chicago and Detroit. She was a graduate of White Pigeon High School with the Class of 1927. On Nov. 12, 1953, she married Dale W. Harris. He died Jan. 30, 1991. She was last employed by Michigan Gas and Electric for eight years, retiring in 1955. She also worked at Atlands, Swinehart Butcher Shop, and the Dime Store and Roys, all in White Pigeon. She was a member of the White Pigeon First Presbyterian Church. Surviving are one son, Robert S. (Helen) Pendleton of Sturgis; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruth C. Gadson; a son, Edward A. Pendleton; and several brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends may call from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon where services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. David McShane, of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in White Pigeon Township Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church of White Pigeon. Envelopes are available at Farrand Funeral Home.   |
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Sharon A. Lorenz, nee Pickelman, 69, formerly of Midland, was called to the Lord on March 16, 2010, at hospice in Goodyear, Arizona, after a courageous battle with cancer. |
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Sharon Rigterink,  62, of Hamilton, died Friday, March 19, 2010. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at Hamilton Reformed Church.   Visitation will be Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the church. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. www.langelandsterenberg.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. |
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Shirley A. Skokna Shirley Ann Skokna, age 70, of Chesterfield Township, passed away March 20, 2010, at her home. Born April 1, 1939, in Grosse Pointe, Mich. She worked as a bookkeeper. Member of VFW New Baltimore Post 7573 as a past women's auxiliary president. Avid baseball fan for the Detroit Tigers and loved bowling. Survived by children: Richard (Susan), Dale (Janice), Sandra (Patrick) Gollehur, and Cynthia (Steven) Gray; grandchildren: Rachel, Richard, Kevin, James, Holly, John, Jessica, Lyndsey, Michael, Jaime and Patrick; great-grandchildren: Riley, Alexis, Ian, Franklin, Emerson, Brittaney, Tyler, Hunter, Madison, Sandra and Mkena; siblings: Robert Delie, Henry Delie, Mary Ann Deittrick, and Paul "PJ" Delie. She was predeceased by her husband Gerald in 2003, and her parents Paul and Alice Delie. Funeral service Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at 11 a.m., Gendernalik Funeral Home, Inc., 35259 23 Mile Rd., New Baltimore, Mich. 48047. Rev. Melvin Hiler officiating. Visitation Monday, March 22, 2010, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions to McLaren Hospice. |
Sylvia L. (Kolinske) Lockwood, 75 Monday, March 22, 2010 9:30 AM |
Former Petoskey resident Sylvia L. (Kolinske) Lockwood, age 75, of Gladstone, passed away Saturday morning, March 20, 2010, at home following a lengthy illness with cancer. |
Terri Louise Thompson, 56, of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away on February 6 in an automobile accident outside New Braunfels. Terri's husband, Vincent Solito, and her son, Tommy Solito, 11, were als... |
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Valerie S. Polewka, 65, of Hillsdale, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Cambria Township. She was born March 6, 1945 in Jackson. Memorial services for Valerie Polewka are being planned for a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home. |
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Virginia Rae Swarts, age 84, of Sturgis, passed away early Sunday morning, March 14, 2010, at Riverview Manor in Three Rivers. She was born March 31, 1925, in Mount Morris,  a daughter of the late Ray Cameron and Nora (Shannon) Todd. Virginia had resided in Sturgis since 1950, coming from Michigan State University in East Lansing,  where she received her bachelor’s degree in journalism. She and her husband were students living in married Quonset housing. On July 12, 1947, she married Dr. Robert J. Swarts, D.V.M., in Mount Morris. He died July 30, 2001. From 1965-2001 she along with her husband owned and operated Country Garden Veterinary Clinic in Sturgis. She had also for several years worked with the Sherman Township election board. Virginia was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, where he had served as a deacon and elder, helped with funeral luncheons and was a member of the Presbyterian Women. For many years she volunteered her time with the American Red Cross blood bank and the Sturgis Band and Orchestra Parents Association. She enjoyed reading and acting and performed many times with the Sturgis Civic Players. Her many friends from the church and the Sturgis District Library will miss being able to hear her coming as she often times wore bells on her shoes. She is survived by two daughters, Ellen Swarts of Sturgis and Claudia (Robert) Davis of Greenville; two sons, R.C. Todd (Cynthia) Swarts of Atlanta and R. James Swarts of Grand Rapids; seven grandchildren, Sorina J. Swarts-Kinsey, Jamey Swarts-Kinsey, Patrick Robert Swarts, Kaitlyn Margaret Swarts, Sidney Endre Swarts, Brianna Marie Davis and Nora Shannon Davis; a nephew, Timm Finfrock; and a cousin, Gwen Blair. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two sisters, Vivian Timme and Lucille Finfrock. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of Virginia R. Swarts will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis. The Rev. Michael Wicks will officiate. Entombment of the ashes will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, is handling the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Swarts memory consider the First Presbyterian Church 1320 S. Lakeview Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091 or the American Cancer Society 1400 West Milham, Kalamazoo, MI 49024. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. John S. Gales 89, Three Rivers John Sherman Gales, 89, of Three Rivers, passed away March 5, 2010, at his home.  Arrangements will be  at a later date at Hohner Funeral Home in Three Rivers. |
Monday, March 22, 2010 2:28 AM |
MINES, WILLIAM H.; of Waterford; March 20, 2010; age 73. |
Saturday, March 20, 2010 1:54 AM |
MARQUETTE, Mich. -- Walter G. "Buzz" Nashland, 80, of Ewen, died on Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette, Mich. |
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Warren L. Parson, 85, of Battle Creek (former Hillsdale County resident), passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Heartland Rehabilitation Center in Battle Creek. He was born Sept. 10, 1924 in Camden Township to Jean Valjean and Julia (Coon) Parson. Warren retired from Aro Corporation in Bryan, Ohio, where he had worked in Quality Control for nearly 37 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, stationed aboard the USS Ringness APD-100 and USS Kenton APA-122 in the liberation of the Philippines and at the invasion of Okinawa. He belonged to the American Legion 662, Edon Ohio, and was a 50-plus year member and Past Master of the Edon Masonic Lodge 474, F & AM. Survivors include his wife, Crystle (Rigelman) Parson, whom he married Dec. 27, 1974; two sons, Mark (Prapet) Parson of Phoenix, Ariz. and Michael Parson of Montpelier, Ohio; one stepson, David (Janice) Casella of Battle Creek; one stepdaughter, Mary (Jody) English of Battle Creek; one brother, Donald (Esther) Parson of Adrian; two grandchildren, Mark and Gary Parson; two step-grandsons, Jarrod and Brandon Casella. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Victor,  Rollin and Robert Parson. Graveside services will be held at noon Friday at West Reading Cemetery, with the Rev. Rob Hughes officiating. Visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m. until time of service Friday at the George White Funeral Home, Reading. |
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Wilda E. Metzger, 88, of Columbia City, Ind., and formerly of North Manchester, Ind., died March 17, 2010, at her home. She was born Dec. 9, 1921, in Huntington, Ind., a daughter to  August F. and Elizabeth (Kocher) Poehler. On Sept. 29, 1946, she married Carl E. Metzger. He survives. Also surviving are a son, Lee W. Metzger of LaGrange, Ind., and one sister, Wilma M. Pinckley of Claremount, Calif. She was preceded in death by a brother, Donald C. Poehler and five sisters,  Pauline L.C. Auer, Evelyn A. Ernst, Dorothy E. Brown, Nina and Melinda Poehler. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Columbia City, Ind. Relatives and friends may call one hour prior to the service which begins at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114, North Manchester, Ind. Pastor Jerrold Nichols will officiate. Memorials may be directed to Riley Children’s Hospital, 702 Barnhill Dr. Room 1715, Indianapolis, Ind., 46202 or Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, 6316 Mutual Dr., Ft. Wayne, Ind., 46825   |
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 9:11 AM |
On Sunday, March 14, 2010, Wilfred Roisen sings baritone in an angel choir with a soprano named Shirley Anne who, 764 days earlier, had taken to Heaven the larger half of his heart. Praise Jesus for that three-fold strand! |
Monday, March 22, 2010 5:50 AM |
William C. Klein William C. Klein, age 80, of Armada, died March 18, 2010, at Rainbow Rehabilitation Center, Farmington Hills. He was born on October 19, 1929, in Highland Park, Michigan. William married Anne on February 19, 1949, in New Haven, MI. He was owner of Custom Drywall in Utica, Custom Building Supply in Birmingham; he was a home builder and operated his farm in Armada; an avid collector of many John Deere tractors; he loved hunting, fishing and gardening; a former Utica city councilman. He is survived by his wife, Anne; children, Kathleen (Carol) Bloom, Karen (Frank) Wojciehowski, Mary Kay Klein, William (Kristin) Klein; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by brother Robert Klein (1983) and grandson Michael (2006). Visitation on Wednesday, March 24 from 1-9 p.m. and service on Thursday, March 25 at 10 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (3 blocks east of Van Dyke), Utica. Burial at Richards Cemetery, Richmond Township. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or Richards Cemetery. Please share a memory with the family at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com. |
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William Morris Deurwearder, 68, of Detroit, passed away Feb. 17, 2010. Read more HERE in Saturday’s Tribune. |
Monday, March 22, 2010 9:31 AM |
Wood Munroe Geist, 83, of Washington, Mich., and Walloon Lake, died of complications of Alzheimer's disease on March 17, 2010. |
Zenna E. Rosencrants (Erfourth) Tuesday, March 16, 2010 9:07 AM |
Zenna E. Rosencrants (Erfourth) passed away March 13, 2010, with her children and family at her side. |
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