Angelika Lee, 61, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2010, surrounded by loved ones. |
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Arda M. MacKenzie Arda M. MacKenzie, age 95, a resident of Clinton Township, formerly of Warren, died April 12, 2010, in Utica, Michigan. She was born May 27, 1914, in Royal Oak, Michigan. Arda retired from Chrysler as an executive secretary. She was a longtime member of the Chryslerettes and the Clinton Township Seniors. She is survived by her longtime companion, Edwin "Jack" Strawn; children, Suellen (Leo) Zande, Peter (Nancy), Charles (Kathy) and Douglas (Gwen); nine grandchildren, Ariana, Lynn, Laurie, Kenneth, Jason, Kourie, Amanda, Brian and Christopher; nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband, Kenneth R. MacKenzie, Sr.; son, Kenneth R. Jr.; grandson, Michael. Visitation Saturday, 4-8 p.m. and Sunday, 2-8 at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road (south of 18 Mile Rd.), Clinton Township. Additional visitation Monday, April 19, 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service with Rev. Frank Berge officiating at the funeral home. Burial White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Memorial contributions to the Salvation Army would be appreciated. |
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March 18, 1930-April 16, 2010 Arlene Appelgreen, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010, at Central Michigan Community Hospital. |
Becky Jean Colombo Charlotte Age 47, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, April 15, 2010. Mrs. Colombo was born August 24, 1962, in Charlotte, MI the daughter of Bruce and Jean (Carter) Fuller. She is survived by her loving husband, John; beautiful daughters, Sara (Ryan) Bier, Amber (Stephen) Kaleward, and Loma Colombo (fiancé, Konrad Miller); Peter Sloan, who was like a son; grandchildren, Kaeden and Grace Kaleward; father, Bruce (Donna) Fuller; aunt, Connie (Herb) Ames; and countless other family members and friends. Becky was a supportive wife, mother, grandmother, and a wonderful homemaker. She was a great hostess with a love for entertaining, loved to go camping and enjoy the long lazy tube rides down the river. She was very active in the Charlotte Assembly of God Bus Ministry. She worked at Jackson National Life for 10 years. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010 at the Charlotte Assembly of God with Pastor Mark Woodbury officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 1-3:00 p.m. and 5-8:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. If desired memorial contributions may be made to Charlotte Assembly of God Bus Ministry. Thanks to the congregation of CAG, Eaton Community Hospice, Home Health Care & Hospice. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at |
47, of Charlotte, died Thursday. Visitation 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. |
Bernard W. Harris Bradenton Age 96, died April 11, 2010. Born in Clinton County, Michigan, he wintered in Bradenton since 1972 and became a permanent resident in 1982 from Lansing, Michigan. A Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Pacific Theater, and a recipient of the Bronze Star & Purple Heart, he was also a life member of Disabled American Veterans. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Bradenton, a Ranger and a Volunteer at DeSoto Memorial National Park Service of Brandenton since 1972, and formerly worked for Jewel Tea in Lansing, Michigan. Predeceased by his wife, Lilas Mary; niece, Jean Vitous; nephew, Denny Pilmore; survived by, nieces and nephews, Lee (Bev) Rhynard of Littleton, CO, Dale (Jean) Rhynard of Littleton, CO, Lois Baumer and Bruce Omundson of Lansing, MI, Roger (Kay) Wienert of Alliance, OH, Mike (Loma) Rhynard of Littleton, CO, June Young of St. Johns, MI, Jack Birdsley of St. Johns, MI, Shirley Birdsley of West Point, GA, Don (Gayla) Walters of Laingsburg, MI, Roger (Nancy) Pilmore of Tucson, AZ, June Harris of Dover, NH; friends, Jay (Jan) Smith of Bradenton, FL, and Bob (Diana) Bowman of Bradenton, FL. There will be no local services and burial will be in Mt. Rest Cemetery in St. Johns, Michigan. Memorial donations to DeSoto National Memorial Park or TideWell Hospice. The family was served locally by Osgood Funeral Homes. |
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BURCH, CHARLES H.; of Waterford; unexpectedly April 16, 2010; age 87. |
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COX, MICHAEL A.; of Clarkston; died April 16, 2010; at 40 years of age. |
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86, of Owosso, retired nurse technician, died Thursday. Services 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Owosso. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Home, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso. |
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70, of Lansing, died Monday. Graveside services 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. |
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Clifford R. Read Clifford R. Read, age 66, a resident of New Baltimore since 1973, died April 16, 2010 at Mt. Clemens Regional Medical Center, Mount Clemens. Born May 28, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan. Employed at Lowe's in Clinton Township. Survived by his wife Diane (whom he married on December 6, 1963 in Mount Clemens). Children, Katherine (Anthony) Testorelli, Richard (Cindy), Karin (Vincent) ByCraft, three grandchildren, brother, Ronney (Debi). Visitation 2-8 pm. with Scripture Service at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 Twenty Three Mile Road, New Baltimore. Funeral Monday, April 19, 2010, 10:30 a.m. Instate until time of Liturgy at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Queen of Creation Church, 50931 Maria, New Baltimore. Memorials to: American Cancer Society. |
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75, of Grand Ledge, retired Cole Builders owner, died Thursday. Memorial services 2 p.m. today at Wacousta Community United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
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Duane Brooks Mason Born November 18, 1931, in Haslett; died April 15, 2010, at the age of 78. Duane had retired from DeWitt Grain in 1995 and loved farming. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Martha (Piper) Brooks, and sister, Dorothy Borton, in 2009. Surviving are his wife, Carol; children, Jessica (Brian) Kiger of Mason, James Brooks of Lansing, Katrina (James) Cariano of Cadillac, Alan (Shirley) Carpenter of Dallas, TX, and Martha Neibert of Traverse City; grandchildren, Caleb Kiger, Dawn Nartker, Angela Rought, Brandy Neibert and Rachael Neibert; 7 great-grandchildren; and brother, John Brooks of DeWitt. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 19, at 11 a.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Middle St., Williamston. Interment will follow in Summit Cemetery, Williamston. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-6 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to Eaton Community Hospice, 2675 S. Cochran Rd., Charlotte, MI, 48813, in memory of Duane Brooks. Online condolences may be sent to |
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Elizabeth M. Higbee Elizabeth "Betty" M. Higbee, age 91, of Mount Clemens, died Thursday, April 15, 2010. She worked as a school administrator at Alexander Macomb School in the Mount Clemens School District for 40 years retiring in 1982. As a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Mount Clemens, she was active with the Altar Guild. She was a founder of Delta Kappa Gamma and past president of the Michigan Chapter. She also served on the Macomb County Board of Family Services and volunteered at Mount Clemens General Hospital. She "was dedicated to helping others, it was never about herself" said her nephew. Survived by siblings, Beeler Higbee, Jr. of Bloomfield, Donald Higbee of Warren, James (Ruthann) Higbee of Macomb Township; 18 nieces and nephews, and many great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by siblings; Dean Higbee, Patricia Higbee, Dorothy Maben, and two nephews. Visitation Sunday, April 18 from 2-8 p.m. at Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, 140 South Main, Mount Clemens. Memorial services held at a later date at First United Methodist Church, Mount Clemens. Memorials to American Diabetes Association. Share memories at www.vickfuneralhome.com. |
77, of Delta Township, retired St. Lawrence Hospital histotechnologist, died Jan.13. Services 11:30 a.m. today at Grand Ledge Opera House. Arrangements by Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
92, of Ithaca, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ithaca First Church of God. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel. |
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86, of Fowlerville, Bailey Construction master carpenter, died Friday. Arrangements by Niblack Funeral Home, Dillingham Liverance Chapel, Fowlerville. |
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Gertrude L. “Betsy” Avery, age 101, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, April 15, 2010, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born Aug. 25, 1908, in Wabash County, Ind., a daughter of the late Edward U. and E. Blanch (Keel) Wetters. Mrs. Avery had resided in Sturgis since 1944, coming from Bippus, Ind., where she graduated from Bippus High School with the class of 1926. On July 30, 1944, she married Harvey G. Avery in Sturgis. He died Sept. 8, 1991. Mrs. Avery had been employed by the U.S. Postal Service until moving to Sturgis. Following her marriage she assisted her husband in the Avery Studio and Camera Shop in Sturgis. She was a member and past president of the Business and Professional Woman’s Club. She was a life member of the Professional Photographers of Michigan and Sigma Phi Gama-Beta Chapter of Huntington, Ind., and an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. She is survived a daughter; Pamela Sue Gearhart of White Pigeon; a stepson, Russell Avery of Vicksburg; a daughter-in-law, Helen Jean Avery of Colon; 11 grandchildren, Phillip Avery of Sturgis, Brian (Laura) Avery of Vicksburg, Terry Ann (Bob) Millard of Piedmont, S.C., Cheri (Tom) Rose of Augusta, Michelle Williams of White Pigeon, Jo Ann (Steve) Herman of Ringgold, Ga., Sandra (David) Sweet of Wakefield, R.I., D.J. (Rocky) Goodson of Sherwood, Katie Lynn Bussard of White Pigeon, Kurt Kuenzel of Kalamazoo and Karl (Cheryl) Kuenzel of Kalamazoo; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Jo Ann S. (Crago) Kuenzel Smith; a stepson, Donald Avery; and a brother, Donald G. Wetters. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 2-2:45 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis, where the memorial service celebrating the life of Gertrude “Betsy” Avery will begin at 3 p.m. The Rev. Robert Keim will officiate. Private burial of the ashes will take place at the Fairview Cemetery in Wabash County, Ind., 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. Avery’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. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
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Gladys J. Wynne Gladys J. Wynne, age 92, of Clinton Township, formerly of Algonac, died April 14, 2010. Born August 30, 1917, in Detroit. She was a member of St. Catherine Church, Algonac, the Ladies Guild at Church, Athena Club and Algonac Historical Society. Survived by her children, Audrey Duchene of Chesterfield, Nancy (Dan) Manning of Macomb and Kathleen (Gerald) Weiss of Reno, Nev. 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Robert W. Wynne, her parents, Joseph and Meta Sharrow, brother, Clifford Sharrow and granddaughter, Michelle Day. Visitation 2:30-8 pm. with a 7 p.m. Rosary Sunday, April 18 at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore. Additional visitation Monday April 19, 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at St. Catherine Church, 1103 Washington, Algonac. Burial at St. Catherine Cemetery, Algonac. |
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Glenda Charlaine Lindsay, 74, of Bronson, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at the Community Health Center of Branch County.  She was born Feb. 6, 1936 in Knoxville, Tenn., the daughter of Ralph D. and Hattie (Bledsoe) Lindsay. Glenda was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed reading, playing shuffleboard and spending time with her family and friends.  On Jan. 25, 1957, she married Dennis Begley and he preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters Brenda (Jesse) Teller of Bronson and Denise Piddock of Jackson, son Harry Clyde Begley of Quincy, sister Ruth Underwood of Knoxville, Tenn. and seven grandchildren: Torey, Mark, Mathew and Tashia Piddock, and Jeremiah and Wesley Teller, and Derrick Begley She was also preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers David, Frank and Clarence, son-in-law Martin Piddock and her former husband Dennis Begley. Funeral services will be held Monday, 1 p.m., at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with Pastor Dave Cole officiating. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Reading. Visitation is scheduled Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service.  Memorials are suggested to East Gilead Missionary Church. |
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MATHIESON, HELEN L.; age 96; a lifelong resident of the Oxford/Orion area; April 16, 2010. |
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Harmon C. Grubbs Sr., 84, of Boyne City and San Diego, Calif., and formerly of Grosse Pointe Farms, died Saturday, April 10, 2010, at the Charlevoix Area Hospital. |
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Harriet June Bobeldyk, 88, of Holland, died Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Heritage Health Care in Zeeland. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 19, at Maplewood Reformed Church. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Mulder Chapel Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 188 West 32nd St., Holland.    Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Helen Jeane Yoder, 81, of Onsted passed away in Dade City, Fla., on Feb. 10, 2010.  She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Paul Yoder; children, Michael (LuAnne) Yoder and Martha (Hugh) Wygmans; and two grandchildren, Amberly Hungerford and Andrea Yoder. She was preceded in death by her parents, Laddie and Helen (Borgert) Buholz; granddaughter, Brianna Hungerford; and grandson, Jacob Yoder. Cremation has taken place. A visitation and memorial service in her honor will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 24, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Irish Hills Aerie No 3689, 9500 Wamplers Lake Road, Brooklyn. A luncheon will be served immediately after. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. |
Helen L. Siple, 76, of Beaverton, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center, Bay City. Arrangements made at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, but details are incomplete at this time. They will be posted as soon as they become available. |
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Henry Keil, 85, of Gladwin, passed away at his home after a long illness, on Monday, April 12, 2010. |
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CASS, JOHN THOMAS; age 74; a longtime Pontiac school teacher; died April 14, 2010, after a lengthy battle with leukemia. |
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KOLLINS, JULIA A.; April 12, 2010; in Manhattan, NY; age 94; former resident of Bloomfield Hills. |
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KIMBERLY, Wis. -- Jacob James Van Treeck, infant son of Jay and Becky Van Treeck of Kimberly, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on Thursday, April 8, 2010. |
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James B. Hamilton Feb. 24, 1962 — April 12, 2010 James Blaine Hamilton, 48, of Osseo, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010 at home. He was born Feb. 24, 1962 in Hudson, the son of Wilfred and Virginia (Poe) Hamilton. He graduated from Camden-Frontier High School in 1980 and was employed at Metaldyne in Fremont, Ind. An avid hunter, he also enjoyed motorcycles. Survivors include his parents, Wilfred and Virginia Hamilton, of Osseo; two sisters, Vickie (Nevin) Demmitt, of Mt. Victory, Ohio and Tina Hamilton, of Pataskala, Ohio; two nieces, Emily and Hannah Parisey. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with Brad Rodgers officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Ransom Township. Visitation is scheduled from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  Memorials to Hospice of Hillsdale County would be appreciated. |
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James F. Pierce, 82, of Adrian passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 14, 2010, in Florida. Jim was born April 20, 1927, in Adrian, the son of Leon F. and Mary L. (Swank) Pierce. He graduated from Adrian High School with the Class of 1945. Jim received his Bachelor’s Degree from Albion College. During World War II, Jim was stationed in Germany while serving in the United States Air Force. On Aug. 14, 1949, Jim married Doris Kimball in Adrian. Doris, his wife of more than 60 years, survives.   Jim worked for Bohn Aluminum which later became Gulf + Western in Adrian, Danville, Ill., Detroit, and lastly in New York City where he retired in 1984 as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller.  Jim and Doris returned to Adrian and enjoyed summers in Cheboygan and winters in Naples. Jim collected antique sporting goods and turned his hobby into a small business he and Doris could do together. Jim was an active member of the First United Methodist Church.   In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by three sons, Gregory (Cindy) Pierce of Lowell, Mich., Thomas (Wendy) Pierce of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and William (Donna) Pierce of Avoca, Pa.; 10 grandchildren, Leslie, Kristen, Nathan, Kelsey, Matthew, Jason, Laura, Emma, Lisa and Suzanne; two great-grandchildren, Emma and Isaiah; and a sister, Ruth (Ernie) Gruenberg of Port Charlotte, Fla.   He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Robert Pierce. The funeral service for Jim will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Wagley Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Dawes officiating. Burial will be private at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m.  You may also send condolences at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Jim may be made to the Salvation Army or the First United Methodist Church. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
James J. Barczewski April 11, 1943-April 14, 2010 Friday, April 16, 2010 11:46 AM |
James J. Barczewski, age 67, of Newport, MI., passed away April 14, 2010 at St. Vincent?s Mercy Medical Center Toledo, after a brief illness. |
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James "Dick" Richard Cook Sr. 70 of Harrison passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Woodland Hospice and Morey Bereavement Center of Mt. Pleasant, after a short but courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. When he passed, he was surrounded by his loving family. |
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Jean Schuiteman, born April 28, 1912, peacefully passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior April 14, 2010.  Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Albert Schuiteman; and three children, Robert Schuiteman, Donald Schuiteman and Phyllis Kalkman. She is survived by her son, Charles (Gretchen) Schuiteman; son-in-law, Earl (Mary) Kalkman; daughter-in-law, Marie Schuiteman; eight grandchildren, Douglas (Cindy) Kalkman, Jack (Karen) Kalkman, Timothy (Marissa) Kalkman, Mary Kaurich, Michael Schuiteman, David Schuiteman, Matthew (Brianne) Schuiteman and Karen Schuiteman; eight great-grandchildren, Elyssa (Jami) Bassow, Brett (Kerri) Kalkman, Kaitlin Kalkman, Jake Kalkman, Mitchell and Madison Kaurich, Brody Schuiteman and Sylvia Brower;  one brother, Roger (Virginia) Wester. Jean could often be heard on “Talk of the Town” discussing her alteration service with her favorite radio personality, Juke Van Oss.  If Jean wasn’t driving her little green Datsun pick-up around town she was probably mowing her very large lawn with her John Deere tractor. Jean was a free spirit who loved life and her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services will be  at noon on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at  Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State St., Zeeland with Reverend John Ornee’ officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society or Harbor Humane Society.  An online registry is available at www.yntemafh.com.   |
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WATERSMEET, Mich. -- Jean Schutte, 72, of Watersmeet, went home to her Lord on Friday, April 9, 2010. |
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Jeanette May Dunn, age 86, of Three Rivers, went to be with her Lord on March 28, 2010 at Riverview Manor.  She was born May 5, 1923, in Three Rivers, a daughter of Marshall and Gleeola (Driesbach)Prange. Jeanette has been a lifelong resident of Three Rivers. She was employed for more than 25 years at Three Rivers Area Hospital, eventually retiring as the administrative secretary to the director of nursing, of which she was extremely proud. She and her husband loved to travel, often taking their grandchildren with them, and truly loved spending time with family and friends. On May 19, 1942, Jeanette married the love of her life, Mr. Raymond Dunn. He preceded her in death, along with her parents, brothers Jack and Charles Prange, and infant sister, Ethel Prange. She leaves to cherish her loving memory a daughter, Patricia Brundige of Three Rivers; a son, Michael (Cathy) Dunn of Three Rivers; a  brother, Marshall (Arlene) Prange II of Three Rivers; grandchildren Michelle (Marty) Wegner of Freeland, Jill Brundige of Delton, Dr. Lorrie Brundige of Three Rivers, Jennifer (Mitchell) Hutchinson of Jupiter, Fla. , Kimberly (Stephen) Wojcieszak of Okeechobee, Fla., and Kristy (Marcus) Moss of Palacios, Texas; great-grandchildren Emily, Brent, and Eric Wegner, Aubrey and Cody Wojcieszak, and Wesley and Kolby Moss;  and many friends. A memorial celebration of Jeanette’s life will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at Centre Park United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Lyne Stull-Lipps (Centre Park United Methodist)  and Pastor Kevin Terrell (Temple Baptist Church) officiating. Memorials may be made to the Three Rivers Health Hospice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and at the church. Arrangements were handled by Hohner Funeral Home in Three Rivers. |
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Jessica E. "Jess" Kohlligian, 79, of Petoskey, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at Hiland Cottage. |
77, of Eaton Rapids, formerly of Adrian, retired Fisher Body employee, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Monday at Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. |
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John J. Gimenez, 84, of Hudson, passed away, Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Tendercare in Adrian. He was born Jan. 22, 1926, in Eastland, Texas, the son of Guadelupe and Josephina (Delo Santos) Gimenez. He married Barbara Shadbolt in Las Vegas, Nev. on Dec. 26, 1989, and she survives.                                         John worked in the seal coat and asphalt business for years. He was a U.S. Navy World War II Veteran and member of the Hillsdale American Legion.                                                                  Surviving John besides his wife, Barbara, of Hudson, are one daughter, Eva (Darrel) Sowle of Osseo; one son, John Gimenez of Pensacola, Fla.; three stepdaughters, Cathy (Mike) McNicol of Hudson, Connie (Charles) Ford of Holly, Mich. and Chris (Bob) Galbreath of Winter Garden, Fla.; one stepson, Ken (Dena) Kreighbaum of Marion, Ind.; one sister, Connie (Rudy) Negrete of Topeka, Kansas; five brothers, Jessie (Betty) of Hillsdale, Lupe (Martha) of Leeds Hill, Ark., Richard and Jerry both of Toledo, Ohio and Tino (Desi) of Thousand Palms, Calif.; 24 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews.                             He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Lillian Cantu and two brothers, Rudy andManuel Gimenez.                   Funeral services for John will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson with the Rev. Clyde Wonders officiating. Military interment will follow at East Hill Cemetery in Jefferson Township. Visitation will be at noon until the time of service. Family and friends can view this obituary and send condolences at eaglefuneralhomes.com.   |
66, of East Lansing, retired heating and cooling project manager, died Thursday. Memorial services noon Tuesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, East Lansing. Arrangements by Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home, Lansing. |
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John “Jack” Dempsey, 77, of Eaton Rapids, formerly of Adrian, passed away at his home Thursday, April 15, 2010. He was born in Adrian, Jan. 7, 1933, the son of Bernard and Helen (Keebler) Dempsey.   Jack was a 1952 graduate of Adrian High School. He went on to attend Adrian College and earned a Bachelor’s degree in science. He worked for General Motors Fisher Body and retired in 1995 after 19 years of service. Jack served his country during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. He was a lifetime member of the VFW in Adrian. Jack is survived by his wife, Joan (Beels) Dempsey, of Eaton Rapids; children, Jeanine Cowles of Dimondale, Jennifer (Allen) Kerby of Eaton Rapids and John W. Dempsey Jr. of Eaton Rapids; five grandchildren, Joshua and Justin Cowles, and Krista, Brandon and Austin Kerby; brother, Thomas Dempsey of Adrian;  and sister, Patricia (Robert) Ward of Adrian. He was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law, Kevin Cowles. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2010, at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main St. Eaton Rapids, MI 48827, with Father Alan Wakefield officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., with a rosary at 3:30 p.m. Interment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the donor’s choice, the Eaton Rapids Senior Center, 201 ½ Grand St., Eaton Rapids or the Food for the Poor Inc. Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.shellyodell.com. The family would like to thank Great Lakes Home Healthcare and Hospice for the wonderful care given to Jack. |
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John Raymond “Ray” Neagu, age 60, of Three Rivers, died Monday, April 12, 2010, at his home following a 10-year illness.  He was born in Gary, Ind.,  on June 15, 1949, the son of John and Katherine (Garvey) Neagu Jr.  He graduated from Merrillville High School and later attended Indiana University.  Ray served in the U.S. Army before returning to Indiana where he worked for U.S. Steel in Gary.  When poor health forced his retirement, he worked briefly for Ameritech and for Hallmark R.V. in Bristol, Ind.  Ray had an appreciation for antiques and enjoyed photography. Ray is survived by his mother, Katherine Neagu of Centreville;  a sister, Doreen Mudrich (Pete) of DeMotte, Ind.; two uncles, Nick Neagu and George Neagu and wife, Jan;  an aunt, Dorothy Konopacki; and several cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father and by a nephew, Peter John Mudrich. Cremation has been conducted.  A military committal of his ashes will take place later in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Mich.  Assistance was provided by the Eickhoff Farrand Halverson Chapel of Three Rivers. An online register is available and condolences may be left at www.efhchapel.com.   |
Johnnie C. Hounshell April 10, 2010 Wednesday, April 14, 2010 12:47 PM |
Johnnie C. Hounshell, age 59, of Harrogate, Tenn., formerly of Monroe, passed away April 10, 2010. |
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94, of Mason, died Thursday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, Mason. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel, Mason. |
Juanita May Stevens April 15, 2010 Friday, April 16, 2010 12:01 PM |
Juanita May Stevens, 78, of Petersburg died Thursday. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Chapel, Temperance. |
Juanita May Stevens Aug. 14, 1931-April 15, 2010 Saturday, April 17, 2010 1:57 AM |
Juanita May Stevens, 78 years, of Petersburg, MI died April 15, 2010 in Hickory Ridge Care Center Temperance, MI. |
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90, of East Lansing, retired Michigan State University professor, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. |
Julius Hoffman, Ph.D. East Lansing Julius Romanoff Hoffman, Ph.D. died April 14, 2010. He was born August 1, 1919 in Toledo, Ohio to Jacob and Sarah R. Hoffman. He graduated in 1940 from Ohio State University and received a BA in Entomology and Toxicology. In 1949 he completed his Master's degree and a Ph.D. from Cornell University. In 1942, the beginning of WWII he enlisted in The U.S. Navy and was commissioned as an Ensign. He served for four years, participating in three invasions as a landing craft officer and received the Purple Heart Award. After 30 years of United States Navel Reserve Service, he retired as a captain in 1979. He came to Michigan State University in 1949 as an Assistant Professor in the Entomology Department. He worked at the Michigan Agricultural Experimental Station. He specialized in nursery and greenhouse pests. He also was involved in Acarology research spending time at the University of Utrecht in Amsterdam. He became academic Assistant Dean in the College of Natural Science in 1962 and continued there until his retirement in 1986. He was affiliated with the Entomologic Society of America; the Acarology Society of America; the American Association of Advancement of Science; Sigma XI (1949); The National and Central Association of Health Advisors; The Retired Officer's Association; Radio Talking Books and Future Farmer's Association. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Alice (Jeffers) Hoffman; Sons Joel (Kathleen) Hoffman of Okemos, MI, Peter (Betty) Hoffman of Houston, TX; daughters Janet (Thomas) Feurig of Mat Lacha, Florida, Elaine (Randy) Rauch of Flushing, MI; grandchildren Nicole (Eric) McGaugh of East Lansing, MI, Elizabeth (Michael) Weber of Lansing, MI, Sarah Hoffman, New York, NY, Alice Hoffman of Houston, TX, Christopher Feurig of Chicago, IL, Megan Feurig of Mat Lacha, Florida, Jonathan Rauch and David Rauch of Flushing; and great-grandchild Mitchell McGaugh. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, MI. The family will receive friends Monday, from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to McLaren Visiting Nurse and Hospice, 2316 S. Cedar St., Suite 600, Lansing, MI 48910; Talking books, 283 Communications Arts & Sciences - Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI 48824, or the charity of your choice in memory of Julius R. Hoffman, Ph.D. Online condolences may be made at |
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Kathryn May Gunter, age 97, of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010. She was born June 15, 1912,  a daughter of the late Levi and Catherine (Burkholder) Miller.  Surviving are her son,  George Gunter of  Three Rivers; and three granddaughters, Christine Gunter, Stacey Bohrs and Rebecca Sturwold. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Eley Funeral Home in Centreville. Burial will be in the Locust Grove Mennonite Cemetery. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.   |
Kenneth 'Ted' Theodore Harrold Jr., 62 Friday, April 16, 2010 1:54 PM |
Kenneth "Ted" Theodore Harrold Jr., 62, sailed his final voyage from Vero Beach, Fla., on April 7, 2010. |
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 1:55 AM |
SAXON, Wis. -- Kenneth A. Routhier, 85, of 15359 N. Saxon Falls Road, Saxon, died Saturday, April 10, 2010, at home. |
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68, of Owosso, retired General Motors (Flint) employee, died Wednesday. Services have been held. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso. |
Kurt A. Volmar Aug. 2, 1962-April 12, 2010 Friday, April 16, 2010 11:43 AM |
Kurt A. Volmar, age 47, of Dundee, Mi. passed away suddenly at home on April 12, 2010. |
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 6:51 AM |
A memorial gathering for L. Annarita Stevens, of Lake Tahoe, Calif., and formerly of Petoskey and Harbor Springs, will take place 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 15, in Westminster Room at First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey, 501 E. Mitchell St. Her ashes will be interred at the Atlanta, Mich., cemetery at a later date. No funeral service is planned. |
Friday, April 16, 2010 1:13 AM |
FERGUSON, LEONE MIGNON; age 96; of Fenton (formerly of Pontiac); passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at Brian's House, Davison. |
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85, of East Lansing, World War II Navy veteran, retired Boichot Concrete Corp. employee, died Thursday. Services 10 a.m. Monday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, DeWitt Chapel. |
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Lois M. Boston, 85, of Bloomfield Hills, died Thursday, April 15, 2010.  Come share memories from 12 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at Lois’s home in Bloomfield Hills. lynchfuneraldirectors.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. |
Friday, April 16, 2010 1:59 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Loretta C. Gerovac, 83, of 140 E. Southland Ave., Ironwood, died Thursday, April 15, 2010, in Ironwood. |
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Loretta May Toteff died Thursday, April 15, 2010, peacefully at home. She was surrounded by her husband of 60 years, George, and their four children Diana (John), Mark (Nancy), Wayne (Babe) and Bonny (Bret). |
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Lottie Zrebiec Lottie Zrebiec, age 81, of Warren, died suddenly on April 14, 2010. A homemaker and an avid reader, the family said she was a very giving person and an extremely supportive mother and grandmother. She is survived by her son, Robert (Judi); grandchildren, Meredith (Jeremy) Block and Matthew (Jaimee) Zrebiec. Sister of Helen Gwozdzialski. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Stephen, sister, Sophie Thomas and brother, Edward Kowalski. Visitation Sunday, 2-9 p.m. with 6 p.m. Scripture at Rudy Funeral Home, 25650 Van Dyke (10 1/2 Mi.), Center Line. Instate Monday, 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Mass at St. Clement Church, 25320 Van Dyke. Memorials to Gift of Life appreciated. |
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Lou Tisha Westbrook, born and educated in E. Tennessee the daughter of James Floyd and Martha (Mattie Watson) Carey. |
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Lydia J. Miller, 83, of LaGrange, Ind., died April 13, 2010 at her residence. Visitation will be all day today at the Eli P. Miller’s residence (0655 W – 300 S, LaGrange, Ind.), where services are at 9:30 a.m. Thursday.  Burial will be in Miller Cemetery (350 S – 300 W) in LaGrange, Ind. |
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REID, MARGARET "SIS"; age 67; passed away Monday, April 12, 2010, after a long illness at Bortz Health Care of Oakland in Lake Orion, MI. Leaving to cherish her memory one son, Terry Reid of Pontiac; one grandchild, Terroya S. Penermon of Auburn Hills, MI; two great grandchildren, Kamari Penermon and Cade Penermon of Auburn Hills, MI; brother, Herbert Reid of Pontiac; sister Viva Ray UpChurch of Detroit, MI; aunt, Mary C. Rogers of Hamtramck, MI; uncle, O.T. Reid of Detroit, MI. |
MR. EDWARD "ED," "JR." BUCKNER Friday, April 16, 2010 1:13 AM |
BUCKNER, MR. EDWARD "ED," "JR."; age 75; passed away Friday, April 9, 2010, at St Joseph Mercy Hospital Oakland. |
Magdalena (Brubacher) Salah, 88 Friday, April 16, 2010 1:55 PM |
Magdalena (Brubacher) Salah, beloved sister, aunt and daughter, died at the age of 88 on the morning of Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Independence Village where she made her home for the last 11 years. |
Thursday, April 15, 2010 10:46 AM |
Magdalena E. Salah, 88, of Petoskey, died this morning at home in Independence Village. |
Saturday, April 17, 2010 6:35 AM |
Marcella VanDeVelde Marcella VanDeVelde, age 95, passed away April 15, 2010. She was the beloved wife of the late Marcel. Loving mother of Richard (Janet), Patricia (Patrick) Tignanelli, Gerald (Faye) and James (Lila). Cherished grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 32. Sister of Virginia Vanoost, the late Cornelius Jr. and the late Leonard Gudenau. Visitation Sunday 4-8 p.m., Funeral Service Monday, 1 p.m. at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township. Burial Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials to AMDF, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA. 01061-0515. Share condolences at www.dignitymemorial.com |
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SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. -- Margaret "Marge" McQuiggin, 79, of Ironwood, Mich., died Feb. 16, 2010, in Sierra Vista. |
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Margaret Ann DeNardo, age 81, of Monroe, passed away at 4:40 p.m. April 16, 2010. Services are pending at Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes Monroe, MI. |
Margaret Elenor Heimbuck Pinkett Sunday, April 11, 2010 6:41 AM |
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Marian A. Katona June 21, 1926-April 7, 2010 Wednesday, April 14, 2010 1:16 PM |
Marian A. Katona, age 83, of Milan, Mich. died Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Saline Communtiy Hospital with her family by her side. |
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Marie Rose, 86, of Cheboygan, passed away Wednesday April 14, 2010 at Hospice House in Cheboygan. No services are planed at this time. Nordman Funeral Home is taking care of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Cheboygan. |
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 1:46 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Marilyn J. Misuraco, 72, of 424 E. Vaughn St., Ironwood, died Monday, April 12, 2010, in Ironwood. |
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83, of Lansing, died Tuesday. Services 1:30 p.m. today at St. Casimir Catholic Church. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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Mary Louise Naill, longtime resident of Worthington, Ohio and Whetstone Gardens and Care Center in Columbus, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010. There will be no services. Arrangements are being handled by Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, Worthington. Ohio. Cremains will be buried in Lakeside Cemetery across the road from Wawatam Beach on the beautiful Straits of Mackinac.  Read more HERE in Friday's Tribune. |
Friday, April 16, 2010 1:55 PM |
Mary Louise Naill (Harding), longtime resident of Worthington, Ohio, who most recently lived at Whetstone Gardens and Care Center in Columbus, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Maryann B. Novak, 85, of E5013 Jackson Rd., Ironwood Township, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010, in Ironwood. |
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Maureen M. Scholten, age 35, of Holland, died Monday, April 12, 2010, in Holland  Hospital. She was born April 12, 1975 in Holland. Maureen worked in health care for many years, currently working for Servpro of Grand Rapids, she also attended  Christ Memorial Church in Holland. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Loudin; and is survived by her children, Victoria, Keegan, Danielle and Zachary Scholten; her husband, Jeremy Scholten; mother, Mary Loudin; brother, Eric and Gracie Stewart; sisters, Brittany Loudin, Alyssa Loudin and Dezarae and Adam Rivera, all of Holland; also many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and a great niece. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, at Chappell Funeral Home, 637 W. Main St., Fennville, with visitation from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery, Ganges Township. An online registry book is available at www.chappellfuneral home.com.   |
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 6:52 AM |
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87, of Mason, died April 10. Memorial services 3 p.m. April 24 at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church, Mason. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel, Mason. |
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Merdie Beverly, 72 of Burr Oak, passed away Thursday evening, April 15, 2010, at his home, surrounded by his family.   He was born Oct. 16, 1937, in Rock House Holler on Quick Sand Creek in Elmrock, Ky., a son of the late Marion and Tilda Bell (Collins) Beverly.   Merdie settled in Burr Oak in 1969. His early life was spent in Kentucky. On June 24, 1957, he married Sarah Howard in LaGrange, Ind. She died Feb. 23, 1985. On April 1, 1988, he married Audrey Belcher in Teaberry, Kentucky. Following more than 30 years of dedicated employment with Morgan Olson in Sturgis, he retired in 2000. He was a member of Mount Calvary United Baptist Church in Stroh, Ind., and enjoyed being outdoors, camping, fishing and mowing his grass. He had a real love and talent for music and he was a member of the Chapel Hill Bluegrass Band. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Audrey; a son, Kenneth (Karen) Beverly of Burr Oak; two daughters, Carolyn (Jessie) Smith of Knott County, Ky., and Linda Beverly of Burr Oak; seven grandchildren, Christina Hicks, Kenneth Phillip Beverly, Kasandra Keeslar, Sarah Jane Waite, Elisha Smith, Armondo Beverly and Greg Beverly; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Ivory Gault of Kendallville, Ind.; and many nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers in his church. Preceding him in death were his parents; his first wife; eight brothers; and a sister. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today and 2-8 p.m. Sunday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis, where funeral services celebrating the life of Merdie Beverly will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. The Revs. Willie Collins, Ollie Smith and Ron Bell will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at the Burr Oak Cemetery in Burr Oak. Memorial donations may be directed to 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.   |
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Miriam H. Atwater, 93, of LaGrange, Ind., died April 14, 2010. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place.  A service will be held at 2 p.m.  Sunday. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery at a later date.   |
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Nancy Timmerman, 64, of Holland, died Monday, April 12, 2010, at Hospice House of Holland.   Services are 11 a.m. today at Maranatha Christian Reformed Church. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Hamilton.   Arrangements are by the Mulder Chapel,  Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes.   www.lifestorynet.com |
Saturday, April 17, 2010 1:02 AM |
MOVIUS, OSWALD F. "Ozzy"; of Waterford; died April 14, 2010; at 91 years of age. |
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Geraldine M. Fifer Oct. 10, 1931 — April 14, 2010 Geraldine M. Fifer, 78,  Archbold, Ohio, died April 14, 2010, at Regency Hospital of Toledo, Ohio. She was born Oct. 10, 1931, in Hillsdale County. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Monday at  Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Ind. with funeral services following at 4 p.m. Burial will be at a later date in South Scott Cemetery, Angola, Ind. |
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Glenda Charlaine Lindsay Feb. 6, 1936 — April 14, 2010 Glenda Charlaine Lindsay, 74, of Bronson, passed away Wednesday April 14, 2010, at the Community Health Center of Branch County.  She was born Feb. 6, 1936, in Knoxville Tenn., the daughter of Ralph D. and Hattie (Bledsoe) Lindsay. Glenda was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed reading, playing shuffleboard and spending time with her family and friends. On Jan. 25, 1957, she married Dennis Begley and he preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda (Jesse) Teller, Bronson and Denise Piddock, Jackson; a son, Harry Clyde Begley, Quincy; a sister, Ruth Underwood, Knoxville Tenn.; seven grandchildren: Torey, Mark, Mathew and Tashia Piddock, Jeremiah and Wesley Teller and Derrick Begley. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers (David, Frank and Clarence), son-in-law (Martin Piddock), and her former husband (Dennis Begley). Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with Pastor Dave Cole officiating. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Reading. Visitation is scheduled Monday from 10 a.m until time of service. Memorials are suggested to East Gilead Missionary Church.                    |
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  Opal F. Russell, 67, of Riga passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at her home. She was born on Feb. 19, 1943, to Edward and Opal (Kisner) Sherman. On Dec. 5, 1969, she married Paul R. Russell. Opal assisted her husband, Paul, as the sexton of the Riga Township Cemetery for many years and was also active in the Riga Township Fire Department Ladies Auxillary. Surviving is her husband, Paul R. Russell of Riga; one sister, Betty Ann (Robert) Bee of Tempe, Ariz., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services for Opal will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield. Burial will follow in Riga Cemetery in Riga Township. Visitation will take place on Saturday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Opal Russell Memorial Fund. Envelopes will be available at the Tagsold Funeral Home. |
Saturday, April 17, 2010 6:35 AM |
Other deaths Robert J. Minor, 66, of Harrison Township, Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, Mount Clemens |
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Patricia Ann Caudill, 47, of Marco Island, Fla., died April 1, 2010, at her home following an extended illness. She was born June 18, 1962, daughter of Chris (Deann) Buckhold of Sturgis and Paulette (the late Ron) Leist of Marco Island, Fla. She was a 1980 graduate of Sturgis High School and resided in Sturgis and Marco Island all her life. Surviving are her parents; two sons, Jerry Caudill of Sturgis and Eric Buckhold of Marco Island; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date for family and close friends in Sturgis. Memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran School, 1108 E. Lafayette St., Sturgis, Mich.  49091. |
81, of East Lansing, retired Lansing Catholic Central High School teacher, died Thursday. Services 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Gerard Catholic Church, Lansing. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home, Lansing. |
Patricia Ann (Hurley) Prichard East Lansing Age 81, our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died April 15, 2010, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's at the Hospice House of Mid Michigan, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 10, 1929 in Flint, MI to Ernest and Luella Hurley, she is preceded in death by her parents; sister Barb; brother Don; and her High School sweetheart and husband of 41 years Ted Prichard, Jr. Pat attended Flint St. Michael's High School and Nazareth College where she received her degree in education. Pat loved being a teacher. Her first job was as a first grade teacher at Flint Beecher Elementary School, but her career was shortly put on hold to stay home and raise their seven children. There was nothing more important to Pat than her faith, her family, and her shared commitment with Ted to provide a Catholic Education for their children. In addition to following her children's sports and activities, she was an active member of St. Thomas Aquinas and the St. Anthony Guild. After raising her family, Pat resumed her career with her dream job, teaching freshman Theology at Lansing Catholic Central for 17 years before retiring in 1997. Pat, more affectionately known as "Mrs. Prich", enjoyed her colleagues and loved her students. Pat leaves behind seven children Tom (Jeannie) Prichard of Williamston, Kim (Ralph) Piepkow of Clark Lake, Kathy (Austin) Inman of Sitka, Alaska, Tim (Vanessa) Prichard, Patrick (Molly) Prichard, Mary (David) Fata, all of Lansing, David (Debbie) Prichard of Traverse City; 19 beautiful grandchildren Amy (Dustin) Gress, Michael Prichard, Luke (Erin) Piepkow, Teddy Piepkow, Mallory, Emily, AJ and Joey Inman, Ashley, Joseph and Nico Prichard, Shane & Barry Prichard, Michael, Dominic, and Matthew Fata; Teddy, Tyler, and Jack Prichard; great grandson Owen Lucas Piepkow; brother-in-law Jack Prichard; and niece and nephew Colleen Prichard and John Prichard. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2010 at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 4437 W. Willow Hwy, Lansing. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 Sunday at Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing with a Rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Viewing will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at church. Rite of Committal will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Flint. It was Pat's wish that any memorial donations be made to Lansing Catholic High School Scholarship Fund or Masses in her memory. The family would like to thank and acknowledge the loving staff at Rosewood AFC, DeWitt, and Hospice House of Mid Michigan, St. Lawrence Campus. Friends may visit the guest book at |
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MARSHFIELD, Wis. -- Patricia Ann Zani, 57, of Ironwood, Mich., went home to the Lord on Saturday, March, 20, 2010, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, after a brief illness. |
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  Richard “Dick” Bice, age 70, of Sand Creek went home to be with the Lord, after a year long battle with cancer, on Wednesday morning, April 14, 2010, with his loving family by his side. He was born June 3, 1939, to Earl and Helen (White) Bice of Sand Creek. On Oct. 11, 1957, he married Sharon K. Stahl and she survives. Dick retired from Bixby Hospital Maintenance Department in 2005. He was in the National Guard for four years from 1961-1964. Dick enjoyed fishing, woodworking, hunting and he also enjoyed Friday night Sand Creek home football games, where he put the flag up for the American Legion Post #275 Color Guard. He was one of the first to start Sand Creek Little League Baseball. In addition to his wife of 52 years, Sharon, he is survived by his children, Richard (Sharon) Bice of Hudson, Arden (Vicki) Bice of Erie, Mich., and Kimberly (Douglas) Ashby of Adrian; one brother, Robert (Sylvia) Bice of Sand Creek; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister. Funeral services for Dick will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian with full military graveside rites conducted by the American Legion Post #275. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, and also on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. “Thank you to Hospice of Lenawee and a special thanks to Marilyn Austin CNA (Angel).” You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or Jasper Bible Church.  Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 7:02 AM |
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78, of Lansing, died Tuesday. Services 1 p.m. today at Deepdale Memorial Park. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. |
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Robert Ralph Vernon, age 66, of Holland, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Rest Haven Care Center. Born March 9, 1944 in Holland, he was the son of Robert Paul and Corolyn (Skinner) Vernon. Robert lived in Fennville most of his life, he owned and operated Vernons Shell and Vernon’s Car Care in Holland for many years. Robert loved to sail, ski, and spend time with his dogs. For the past three years, Robert has lived at Resthaven Care Center in Holland. His family would like to thank all the nurses and staff for their excellent care, and thoughtfulness. Robert was preceded in death by one grandson, Robby Vernon. Surviving are his children, Robert and Reginia Vernon of Holland, Cris Vernon of Montana, David Vernon of Cuba, Mike and Priya Vernon of Croatia, and Gina and Clint Richter of Burnet, Texas; six grandchildren; sister, Diane and Bob Squire of Fennville; and good friend, Miki Rogers of Holland. At his request cremation has taken place and the memorial service will be at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Wishbone Pet Rescue, Inc., P.O. Box 0776, Saugatuck, MI 49453. An online registry book is available at www.chappell funeralhome.com.   |
Ronald Lee Vore Jr. July 20, 1978-April 11, 2010 Wednesday, April 14, 2010 1:17 PM |
Ronald Lee Vore Jr., 31, of Monroe died at 7 p.m. Sunday at his home. |
59, of Charlotte and Alum Creek, W.Va., died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m. Monday at Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. |
99, of Grand Ledge, retired Michigan State University Laundry Services supervisor, died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m. today at St. Michael Catholic Church, Grand Ledge. Arrangements by Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
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Rosemary Eubanks   March 25, 1924 — April 11, 2010 Rosemary Eubanks, 86, departed this life April 11, 2010,at the Ebeid Hospice Center.    She was greeted in heaven by her husband of 62 years, Roger Dale Eubanks who died Jan. 23 of this year.   Rosemary was born March 25, 1924, to Rose (Vetesy) and Simon Marazon.    She was preceded in death by her brothers, Simon and Louis Marazon, and Frank Krompak.  She is survived by brother Dan Marazon, and sisters Fran Krompak and Betty (John) Mikols and many nieces and nephews.   Rosie had three children, Connie (Dieter) Puska, Roger (deceased) and Alan Eubanks. Her grandchildren are Alysa, Josh, and Cassie.   Rosie was a remarkable woman who possessed strong determination and a great sense of humor.  She was stricken with polio as a young child and was partially paralyzed. With the aid of crutches and later an Amigo, Rosie lived her life to the fullest. She loved to play cards, go fishing, and share a good laugh. Music brought special joy to her life.   She and Roger enjoyed their later years living on Loon Lake near Reading, where they were blessed with wonderful neighbors.   Special thanks to their neighbors and the caretakers from All Care of Hillsdale, especially Jody. They enabled Rosie and Roger to live independently in their own home.   Rosemary’s family is very grateful to the nurses and staff of the Ebeid Hospice Center who personify the expression TLC —tender loving care.   Memorial contributions may be made to Pro Medica Hospice, 5200 Harrown Road, Sylvania OH, 43560. Online condolences may be sent to www.toledocremation.com.       |
Saturday, April 17, 2010 2:18 AM |
ISHPEMING TOWNSHIP, Mich.   -- Roy L. Alanen, 83, of 1785 Glendora Lane, Ishpeming Township, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at his home under the care of his family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. |
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Ruth A. Miller   Dec. 28, 1915 — April 13, 2010 Ruth Alice Miller, 94, formerly of Allen, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010, in Fenton, Mich. She was born Dec. 28, 1915, in Allen, to Eugene and Grace (Wade) Todd and graduated from Allen High School in 1934.    She married F. Roy Miller Nov. 9, 1935 and he preceded her in death in 2003 after 67 years of marriage. They made their home in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. for 52 years. Ruth was a member of the Birmingham United Methodist Church. She and her husband enjoyed many years of traveling in their motor coach.   Survivors include two sons, Fred (Carol) Miller of Highland and Doug (Salani) Miller of Howell; three grandchildren, Heather Ezell, Todd Miller and Genie Dudley and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by three sisters (Greta Bradley, Arla Jarvis and her twin, Ruby McClintic), five brothers (Gould, Enos, Morris, Barney and William Todd), and an infant son.   Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the George White Funeral Home, Quincy, with Pastor Craig Pahl officiating. Interment will follow in Allen Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 2-4 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. until time of service Saturday. Memorials are suggested to the Allen Historical Society.   |
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Ruth Geraldine Cosier, 89, of Boyne City, died Jan. 16, 2010, in Grand Rapids. |
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Seymour "Sy" D. Pries, 86, of Cheboygan, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010 at Larson Hall with his wife of 63 years, Nancy, by his side. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Nordman Funeral Home with the family greeting friends beginning at 10 a.m. Sy’s brother, missionary minister Stanley Pries will officiate followed by a Veteran’s service at Oak Hill Cemetery. Read more HERE in Friday's Tribune.   |
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Seymour "Sy" D. Pries, 86, of Cheboygan, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital, Extended Care Unit. Cremation has taken place and a complete obituary with the memorial service date and time will be published in a future editon of the Tribune. Read more HERE in Wednesday's Tribune. |
Sharon Ann (Schultz) (Lebel) Osterhout Friday, April 16, 2010 9:58 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
  Sharon Ann (Schultz) (LeBel) Osterhout, born Sharon Ann McVay, age 60, of Belleville, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at her home. She was born June 6, 1949, in Adrian, Mich., to John R. and Irene P. (Derouin) McVay. She was a 1967 graduate of Tecumseh High School. Sharon enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading and traveling.  At one time she owned and operated “her store,” In Things in Tecumseh. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, children and grandchildren.  She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Survivors include her parents, John (Jeanie) McVay of Blissfield and Irene P. Riffe of Tecumseh; her son, Jason M. LeBel of Belleville; two daughters, Kimberly A. Schultz of Ypsilanti, Mich., and Angela L. (Darren) Johnston of South Lyon, Mich.; two brothers, Rick McVay of Holland, Mich., and Don (Lisa) McVay of El Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.; one stepbrother, Larry (Carmella) Porath of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two sisters; Janet (John) Roe and Judy (Steve) Walker, both of Tecumseh, Mich.; one stepsister, Laurie (Mike) Schmidt of Palmyra, Mich.; five grandchildren, Michael Kempher, Kayla Kempher, Justin Humphrey, Devyn Johnston, Lauren Johnston, with the sixth grandchild, baby Johnston, on the way; and many nieces and nephews that she loved very much. Sharon was preceded in death by her grandparents, George (Viola) Derouin and Nate (Florence) Smith, and her stepfather, Hudson Riffe. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes. Funeral services will then be held at 5 p.m. with Pastor Gary Leking of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Palmyra, officiating. At her request, cremation will follow services and her cremated remains will be buried in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh, at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for a trust fund in her memory for children. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com. |
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Shirley Weeber, formerly of Holland, died Feb. 26, 2010, at Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton, Fla. 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. |
Sister Margaret (Peggy) McElwee, IHM June 30, 1926-April 9, 2010 Wednesday, April 14, 2010 1:17 PM |
Sister Margaret (Peggy), McElwee, IHM, died Friday, April 9, in the IHM Health Care Center, Monroe. She was 83. |
Sophia Dolce April 8, 1917-April 13, 2010 Saturday, April 17, 2010 1:57 AM |
Sophia Dolce, age 93, of Redford, formerly of Monroe, died April 13, 2010 at Odyssey Healthcare Hospice. |
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Steven R. Anthony, 60, of Boyne Falls, died at his home on April 5, 2010, surrounded by his family, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. |
Susan Ann Beck, 84, passed away at her home in Gladwin, Monday April 12, 2010 after a very happy and fulfilled life. |
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Thomas M. Chamberlin, 71, of Norwood, died Monday, April 12, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. |
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MOELLER, VINCENT R.; age 87; of Ann Arbor, formerly of Oxford; died April 14, 2010. |
Valerie Patrice Johnson Feb. 4, 1966-April 10, 2010 Thursday, April 15, 2010 11:40 AM |
Mrs. Valerie Patrice Johnson of Monroe was born Feb. 4, 1966 at Loring Air Force Base, Limestone, Maine. She was 44 years of age when she departed this life on Sat., April 10, 2010. |
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Verna I. Muckway, age 74, of Laporte, Indiana, formerly of Michigan City, passed away  Tuesday, April 13, 2010, in Laporte Hospital. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana with Deacon Mark Plaiss officiating.  Private family burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery,  Michigan City, Indiana. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at the  funeral chapel. Verna was born November 8, 1935 in Holland to the late George and Priscilla (Boeve) Bontekoe. On April 18, 1955 in Zeeland, she married  Ronald C. Muckway, who preceded her in death in 1987. Surviving are  two daughters, Yvonne (Mark) Jaske of Laporte, Indiana, Linda Muckway of Muncie, Indiana; son, Douglas (Victoria) Muckway of Michigan City;  four grandchildren, Douglas Muckway Jr. of Arizona, Eric (Kelly) Jaske of Indiana,  Jennifer (Gary) Morton  and Kara Jaske, both of Indiana; siblings, Myra Bush and Preston Bontekoe, both of Holland. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Laura Muckway; and  sister, Shirley Nykamp   She retired as a clerk from the Michigan City Library. She formerly attended the Washington Park Senior Center and  volunteered for Meals on Wheels. Contributions may be made to Share Foundation for the Handicapped, P.O. Box 400, Rolling Prairie, IN  46371 or to the donor’s choice. To view a video tribute, sign a guestbook and leave condolences online, visit our web site at www.otthaver stock.com.   |
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Willard R. 'Jim' Gillespie, 92 Wednesday, April 14, 2010 6:52 AM |
Willard R. "Jim" Gillespie, age 92, finished his faithful journey on earth on March 18, 2010. |
77, of Lansing, retired Fisher Body supervisor, died Tuesday. Private services will be held. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. |
Wilma (Willie) Mae Williams May 23, 1937-April 12, 2010 Friday, April 16, 2010 12:01 PM |
Wilma (Willie) Mae Williams, 72, of Dundee died Monday, April 12th at St. Joseph’s Hospital. |
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Worth E. (Blosdale) Thomson, age 90, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Worth was born Feb. 16, 1920, in Reading, a daughter to the late Dr. Carlyle E. and Gladys (Hakes) Blosdale. She graduated from Reading High School with the Class of 1937 and from International Business College in Ft. Wayne, Ind., in 1938. After graduation she went to work for an attorney in Kalamazoo and worked there for a year prior to her marriage. She later worked a short time at Douglas Mfg. in Bronson, four years for the Lamb Knit Goods Co. in Colon and 15 years for the Federal-Mogul Cargo Co. in Coldwater. She retired in 1975 when the company closed the Coldwater plant. On July 1, 1939, she married Russell C. Thompson in Reading. He preceded her in death on June 3, 2000. She had made her home in Colon, Coldwater and for the past 10 years had lived at the Villa at Thurston Woods Village. Worth and her husband Russell had travelled extensively throughout the U.S., Canada and Alaska, and spent many winters in Florida. She is survived by two daughters, Priscilla A. Davis of Lantana, Texas and Sharon W. Thompson of Sturgis; one granddaughter, Michelle Ann (Davis) Thornton of Sturgis; and two great-grandchildren, Michael Riley and Melissa Jo Thornton both of Sturgis; one brother, Carlyle (Ruth) A. Blosdale of Rogers City. Besides her husband, she was preceded by one brother, Don Blosdale; and one infant sister, Barbara Blosdale. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. A private graveside service and interment of cremains will take place at a later date in Matteson Township Cemetery. If desired the family ask that memorials be made in memory of Worth to the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at the Schipper Funeral Home LTD in Colon.   |
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