Friday, April 23, 2010

Michigan Obituaries 04/23/2010


 

ANNA MARIE COEY

Friday, April 23, 2010 1:02 AM 

COEY, ANNA MARIE; age 93; of Commerce Twp., formerly of Detroit, MI, West Haven, CT, and Philadelphia, PA; passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, April 22, 2010. 


 


 

Alice H. Tamsen April 21, 2010

Friday, April 23, 2010 11:30 AM 

Tamsen, Alice H., age 82, of Allen Park died April 21, 2010.


 


 

Arthur J. Kohn *

90, of Mason, retired bookkeeping service owner/operator, died Wednesday. Memorial services 7 p.m. today at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel, Mason.


 


 

AuraLee Sturgeon

AuraLee Sturgeon, 68, of Midland, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Tendercare Nursing Home, Midland, following a long illness.


 


 

BARBARA A. SCULLY

Friday, April 23, 2010 1:02 AM 

SCULLY, BARBARA A.; age 84; of West Bloomfield; passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010. 


 


 

BARBARA B THOMSON

Friday, April 23, 2010 1:02 AM 

THOMSON, BARBARA B.; of Clarkston; April 6, 2010 peacefully in her sleep; age 90.


 


 

BETTY THOMAS

Friday, April 23, 2010 1:02 AM 

THOMAS, BETTY; of Bloomfield Hills; passed to her heavenly home on April 20, 2010.


 


 

Beatrice V. Smith

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Benjamin Lee Kazmierczak

Friday, April 23, 2010 8:40 PM 

Benjamin Lee Kazmierczak, age 38, of Nashville, Tennessee, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 22, 2010. Surviving are his parents, Dennis and Geraldine Kazmierczak of Lenox Township; a brother, Robert of Lenox Township; his girlfriend of five years, Michelle Prosser of Nashville, Tenn.; grandmothers, Laura Boughner of Roscommon and Virginia Kazmierczak of New Haven. Visitation will be Sunday, 2-8 p.m. at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Richmond. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday with 10 a.m. Visiting. Burial in Meade Cemetery, Macomb Township. Memorials are suggested to wishes of the family. For information and guestbook kaatzfunerals.com.


 


 

Bernard L. "Curly" Barton Sr. *

85, of Sumner, heavy equipment operator, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel.


 


 

Betty J. Harvey

Monday, April 19, 2010 11:10 AM 

Mrs. Betty J. Harvey, 75, of Vanderbilt, died at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey on April 13, 2010.


 


 

Betty Jane Briskey April 24, 1927-April 19, 2010

Thursday, April 22, 2010 11:33 AM 

Betty Jane Briskey passed away April 19, 2010 five days before her 83rd birthday. 


 


 

Beverly A. Asunto

Monday, April 19, 2010 6:48 AM 

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Billy Milan Jackson

Thursday, April 22, 2010 4:19 PM 

Billy Milan Jackson, 90, of Lewiston, went home to be with the Lord, April 17, 2010. He was born on June 26, 1919, to Marvin and Piccola (Rose) Jackson in Clinton, Ky.


 


 

Brian Laman, 47

Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:13 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Brian Curtis Laman, 47, of Holland, died Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Hospice House. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 188 W. 32nd St. Visitation is 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. www.lifestorynet.com


 


 

Brian M. Kassuba

Friday, April 23, 2010 8:12 AM 

Brian M. Kassuba, 40, of Gaylord, died April 19, 2010. 


 


 

Brian Todd Wilson

Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:04 PM 

Brian Todd Wilson Brian Todd Wilson, age 56, of St. Clair Shores, died on Wednesday, April 21st at his home. He was born on March 4, 1954, in Grosse Pointe, was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed at TACOM. He is survived by his wife, Judy; his children, Rènee (Anand) Pallegar, Katy and Sarah Oren; and his brothers, Steve (Debbie), and Tom. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. Memorials may be directed to JVS Adult Day Services. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com.


 


 

CHARLES BUEL ELDRIDGE

Friday, April 23, 2010 1:02 AM 

ELDRIDGE, CHARLES BUEL; age 51; April 21, 2010; of Rochester Hills, formerly of Shelby Township. 


 


 

Carol Ann Worrell Sept. 19, 1948-April 22, 2010

Friday, April 23, 2010 11:30 AM 

Carol Ann Worrell, 61, of Monroe died at 1:35 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 2010 at home. She had cancer. 


 


 

Carolyn Jean Sayward

Friday, April 23, 2010 8:40 PM 

Carolyn Jean Sayward, resident of Harrison Township, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010. Carolyn was born February, 29, 1944, in Akron, Ohio to Harold and Gladys (Demaray) Carper. She graduated top of her class from Gladwin High School (Mich.) and continued on to pursue a career in the medical profession. Carolyn was well known in the sweepstaking community as the artist behind CJ's Designer Envelopes. She is survived by her husband, Allen Sayward; son, Allen Sayward Jr. (Victoria Barber); daughter, Beverly Prince-Sayward (Kathleen); son, John Sayward; sister, Karen Hamilton; and three grandchildren, Hailey, Quentin, and Jared Prince-Sayward. She follows in death her parents, her brothers David and Gerald Carper, and her sister Donna Merrick. Carolyn was loved and cherished by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.


 


 

Carolyn L. McWha

Saturday, April 17, 2010 7:19 AM 

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Charles H. Dill

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7:19 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Charlie Frank Rodzos

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:44 AM 

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Clifford Edward Diener Jr., 66

Friday, April 16, 2010 1:53 PM 

Clifford Edward Diener Jr., 66, of Boyne City, died April 7, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. 


 


 

Courtney R. Cardinal

Friday, April 23, 2010 9:54 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Courtney R. Cardinal, 68 joined his heavenly Father April 2, 2010 after a long struggle with Machado-Joseph Disease. Anyone wanting to make a donation in Courtney’s memory can do so by giving a research contribution to The National Ataxia Foundation, 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Suite 119, Minneapolis, MN 55447 (www.ataxia.org). Read more HERE in Saturday's Tribune.


 


 

Cpl. Michael K. “Mikey” Ingram Jr. April 17, 2010

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 1:26 PM 

Cpl. Michael K. “Mikey” Ingram Jr., 23, of Newport died Saturday while serving in the Army in Afghanistan. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service.


 


 

Crash kills Emmet commissioner

Monday, April 19, 2010 9:01 PM - Mike Fornes 

An Emmet County commissioner was the victim of a fatal crash Saturday in Bear Creek Township. Thomas Foltz, 59, of Resort Township, was driving a 1975 Chevrolet dump truck that overturned at approximately 11 a.m. at the intersection of Intertown Road and Howard Road. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Curtiss D. Leahy

Saturday, April 17, 2010 7:19 AM 

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Dale Allen McCauley *

73, of East Lansing, caregiver, died April 14. Arrangements by Swanson Funeral Home, Flint. 


 


 

Dale Arnold Bartlett *

67, of Edmore, well drilling worker, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at Day Bethel Baptist Church, Stanton. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel.


 


 

Dale L. Logan

Saturday, April 17, 2010 7:19 AM 

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Dan Love July 21, 1934-April 20, 2010

Friday, April 23, 2010 11:31 AM 

Dan Love, 75, of New Tazwell, Tennessee, formerly of Monroe, went home to be with his Lord April 20, 2010.


 


 

Darcy Symington April 20, 2010

Thursday, April 22, 2010 11:40 AM 

Mr. Darcy Symington, age 51, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010.


 


 

David H. Randall

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7:19 AM 

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Dawsyn James Turner April 20, 2010

Friday, April 23, 2010 11:29 AM 

Dawsyn James Turner was stillborn on April 20, 2010. 


 


 

Della Potts, 76

Friday, April 23, 2010 6:24 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Della Sophia Potts, age 76, of Holland, died Thursday, April 22, 2010, at her home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Park Christian Reformed Church, 1496 W. 32nd St., Holland with Rev. Mark Quist officiating. Burial will be in Graafschap Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Park CRC. Memorial contributions may be given to Holland Christian Schools or Hospice of Holland. Arrangements are by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St. Holland. 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.


 


 

Delores Van Noord, 79

Friday, April 23, 2010 6:23 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Delores Van Noord, age 79, of Holland, died Thursday evening, April 22, 2010. Funeral and committal services will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the VanderLaan Funeral Home with Rev. James Ikerd officiating. Interment Zutphen Cemetery. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral home Sunday, 2-5 p.m. VANDERLAAN-HUDSONVILLE www.vanderlaanfuneralhome.net 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.


 


 

Diana Lee (Steinke) (Tomac) Merrill

Diana Lee (Steinke) (Tomac) Merrill, age 63, of Cottonwood, Arizona, formerly of Owosso, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010 at her residence.


 


 

Diane "Stoney" Eikum Jan. 27, 1939 - April 19, 2010

Thursday, April 22, 2010 11:41 AM 

Diane ?Stoney? Eikum, 71, of Ottawa Lake, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 19, 2010 at Parkcliffe Community in Toledo after a long battle with Alzheimer?s disease. 


 


 

Diane "Stoney" Eikum Jan. 27, 1939-April 19, 2010

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 1:46 PM 

Diane "Stoney" Eikum, 71, of Ottawa Lake, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 19, 2010 at Parkcliffe Community in Toledo after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.


 


 

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Dora "Lucille" Roehrs

Dora "Lucille" Roehrs, 86, of Beaverton, passed away after a long illness on Monday, April 19, 2010 in Midland.


 


 

Doris Lindsay

Monday, April 19, 2010 9:06 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Doris Ann Lindsay died Sunday, April 18, 2010 at the Hospice House in Cheboygan. She was born in Cheboygan on July 26, 1921 to Bernard and Ruby (Delamarter) LeClair. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 4-8 p.m. at the Christian Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church with Pastor Jon Schott officiating. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Doris Phillips

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Dorothy J. Rundquist *

78, of Haslett, formerly of Owosso, retired NewYork Carpet World salesperson, died Wednesday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. 


 


 

Douglas E. Robinson April 21, 2010

Thursday, April 22, 2010 11:33 AM 

Douglas E. Robinson, 95, of Monroe died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in Tendercare of Monroe. 


 


 

Douglas E. Robinson Feb. 8, 1915-April 21, 2010

Friday, April 23, 2010 12:05 PM 

Douglas E. Robinson, 95 years, of Monroe, MI passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Tendercare of Monroe. 


 


 

Dr. Douglas Karie

Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:04 PM 

Dr. Douglas Karie Dr. Douglas Karie, age 57, died April 20, 2010. Beloved husband of Joyce. Dear father of Megan, Andrew and Katie. Dear son of the late Earl and the late Dorothy. Loving brother of Candy (Scott) Saxon, Michael (Sadaf) and Debbie. Also remembered by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc. (Shelby Township), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Road Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. Instate Saturday 10 a.m. at The Troy Church of The Nazarene, 6840 Crooks (south of South Boulevard) until time of service at 11 a.m. Tributes to The Henry Ford Hospital Office of Philanthropy, One Ford Place S-5A, Detroit, MI. 48202. Share memories with the Family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com.


 


 

ELIZABETH "BETTE" NISSEN

Friday, April 23, 2010 1:02 AM

NISSEN, ELIZABETH "BETTE"; of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Wixom, MI; died November 16, 2009; age 80. 


 


 

Edward Baker, 79

Thursday, April 15, 2010 10:43 AM 

Edward Baker, 79, of Boyne City, died Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at home surrounded by his loving family. 


 


 

Elizabeth A. Rock

Friday, April 16, 2010 9:46 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Elizabeth “Betty” Pasko March 25, 1918-April 12, 2010

Thursday, April 22, 2010 11:33 AM 

Elizabeth “Betty” Pasko, age 92, formerly of Monroe, died from pneumonia at 12:30 a.m. April 12, 2010 in Candor, N.C., Sandy Ridge Assisted Living.


 


 

Ernest Dale Everett Sr., 77

Friday, April 23, 2010 8:42 AM 

Ernest Dale Everett Sr., 77, of Central Lake, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010, in Kalkaska. 


 


 

Eugene G. Smith *

75, of Lansing, retired Oldsmobile maintenance employee, died Tuesday. Memorial services 5 p.m. today at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel.


 


 

Eunice D. Jones

No Description Available! 


 


 

Evelyn Rose Brown July 12, 1931-April 16, 2010

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 1:46 PM 

Evelyn Rose Brown, 78, of Temperance passed away Friday, April 16 at 3:42 pm in the ICU at Mercy Memorial Hospital, Monroe.


 


 

Fern Gordon

Monday, April 19, 2010 9:07 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Fern Gordon, 97, of Mullett Lake, died early on Wednesday April 14, 2010 at Sunny Bank in Petoskey. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday April 27, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Nordman Funeral Home with visiting from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place in Maple Grove Cemetery. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Florence Browe, 90

Thursday, April 15, 2010 10:44 AM 

Florence Browe, 90, of Charlevoix, died April 14, 2010, at Charlevoix Area Hospital.


 


 

Florence Ellen Sauber

Saturday, April 17, 2010 7:19 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Florence Mae Browe, 90

Friday, April 16, 2010 1:56 PM 

Florence Mae Browe, 90, of Charlevoix, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at the Charlevoix Area Hospital. 


 


 

Frederick H. Bremerkamp

Saturday, April 17, 2010 7:19 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Freida E. Cunningham

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 8:40 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

  Freida E. Cunningham, age 94, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at The Laurels of Coldwater. The service will be held on Saturday, April 24, at 11 a.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater, with Pastor David Anderson officiating. Interment will be Monday, April 26, at 1 p.m. at Mount Ever Rest Cemetery in Kalamazoo. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 23, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home. Freida was born March 3, 1916 in Bridgeport, Ill., to Fred and Minnie (Newell) VanScyoc. She married Willis R. Cunningham in 1941 in St. Joe, Mo., and he preceded her in death on Jan. 4, 1980. Freida lived in Delton for many years before coming to Branch County. She was a longtime employee of the former Holbrook-Patterson Co. in Coldwater and had sold Stanley Home Products and Avon for many years. As much as she loved the products, she enjoyed the socialization of door to door sales. Mrs. Cunningham attended the former Bible Baptist Church in Coldwater and her love of children led her to many years of babysitting and acting as “Grandma” to many. Freida loved flowers and mushroom hunting, but most of all she enjoyed her family, especially her many grandchildren. Freida is survived by her daughter, Linda Sue Weems of Stephenville, Texas; her sons, Laird (Mary) Cunningham of Delton, Gerald (Sue) Cunningham of Kalamazoo, Paul Cunningham of Coldwater, Jeffrey Cunningham of Bronson and Kim (Jody) Cunningham of Coldwater; 17 grandchildren; and many great- and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Charles Cunningham in 1983, one brother and one sister. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.


 


 

Gary Leslie Kwapich

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Gene E. Franklyn

Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:04 PM 

Gene E. Franklyn Gene E. Franklyn, age 70, died April 20, 2010, in Roseville. He was born November 14, 1939, in Royal Oak, Mich. He is survived by his daughters, Kim, Kelly (Harvey) and Dina; sons, Kurt (Kisha), Kent, Keith and David (Jennifer). Brother of Pat (Gracie), Joan (Mike) Boglarsky and Carol Zimmerman. Grandchildren, Dana, Stephanie, Dalton, Kimo, Niko, Owen, Gage and Tyler. Dearest nephews, Jim and Jeff. Lifelong friend, Marilyn. Also many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by parents, Ann (Sadie) Krogol and Guy Franklyn; wife ,Debbie; brothers, Junior, Mike, Robert and James; sister, Dolly Knoll; girlfriend, Vicki. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the family appreciated. Visitation Saturday, 1-6 p.m. at Buehler Funeral Home, 26429 Gratiot, Roseville.


 


 

Genevieve N. Kusina

Sunday, April 18, 2010 6:48 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

George Kenneth Whitmore

George Kenneth Whitmore Lansing Age 89, died April 21, 2010 in Okemos, MI from complications resulting from Parkinson's Disease. He was the son of Parley Whitmore and Ethel Strouse, born January 16, 1921. He served as a Sgt. in the Black Hawk Division during WWII and was employed by Michigan Bell Telephone for 40 years. He was an Evangelist in the Community of Christ and was active in the church all his life. George is survived by his wife, Beatrice Larson Whitmore; daughters, Patricia (Gary) King and Cheryl (James) Reed, and son, Richard Whitmore; 8 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 8 at 3:00 p.m. at the Community of Christ on Miller and Haag Roads, and he will be interned in De Witt Cemetery. Donations may be given to the Community of Christ in George's name in lieu of flowers.


 


 

George Kenneth Whitmore *

89, of Lansing, retired Michigan Bell Telephone Co. supervisor, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush, and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. 


 


 

Gerald Frank "Gary" Marshall *

90, of East Lansing, retired agricultural industry grain jobber, died April 16. Memorial services 11 a.m. Monday at Peoples Church, East Lansing. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing.


 


 

Geraldine Osmar

Geraldine Osmar Dollar Settlement Geraldine Osmar, of Dollar Settlement, MI, a spiritual woman of deep faith, has gone to meet her maker on Tuesday April 20, 2010, at War Memorial Hospital. She was born November 21, 1927 in Schenectady, New York. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW; the Bay Mills Homemakers Club; and Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church. She spent many happy hours walking the beach on Lake Superior. Surviving are her loving husband of 60 years, Loring J. Osmar; children, Leanne (Gregory) Vadnais, Carol (Keith) Allen, Steve (Mary) Osmar, Ken (Susan) Osmar, Janet (Larry) Goodell, Joleen (Bill) Pennington, Laurie (Anthony) Gardner, and Scott (Kim) Osmar; sister, Joanne Sare; several nieces and nephews; 28 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Gerald and Violet Neville; grandson, Robert Allen; great-grandson, Justin White; and sister, Gloria Dougherty. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday April 22, 2010 at Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m. Friday April 23, 2010 at Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, with Father Ted Brodeur as Celebrant. Final Resting Place: Mission Hill Cemetery


 


 

Gertrude L. Avery

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 3:23 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.


 


 

Gladys E. Tollander

Sunday, April 18, 2010 6:48 AM 

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Glenn Walters

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7:43 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Glenn M. Walters died  April 18, 2010.  He was the husband of Virginia Schnell Walters, who died in 2006. He is survived by his children and their families, Martha Walters and John VanLandingham of Eugene, Oregon (Johnny VanLandingham and Cassady Walters); Steven Glenn Walters and Amy Pattullo of Grand Rapids (Henry Glenn Walters and Virgil Walters); Julie Metsker and Peter Metsker of East Grand Rapids (Maaike and Eric Mondi, and great-grandson,  Nicholas Glenn Mondi, Steven and Kelly Metsker, and Hilary Metsker); Ellen Wilder and John Wilder of Caledonia (Brian Wilder and Kevin Wilder); Sue Swain and Jeffery Swain of East Grand Rapids (Paul Leonard, Robert Leonard, and Jack Swain); and Mihoko Furuya of Sapporo, Japan.  Friends are invited to join the family Friday, April 30 to celebrate Glenn. A memorial will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. with food and drink to follow. Kent Country Club, 1600 College Ave. NE, Grand Rapids. The family is being served by Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service. www.metcalfandjonkhoff.com  


 


 

Gloria Hoekenga, 75

Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:12 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Gloria Ann Hoekenga, 75, of Holland, died Wednesday April 21, 2010, at Life House of Holland. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church of Holland, 695 State St. Visitation will immediately follow the service. Arrangements by the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes. www.lifestorynet.com


 


 

Gordon Michael “Mike” McKillop

Thursday, April 22, 2010 4:19 PM 

Gordon Michael "Mike" McKillop, born Jan. 13, 1939, in Grayling, passed away April 22, 2010, at Tendercare in Gaylord.


 


 

Hall Terry Snowday Jr.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 12:14 PM 

Hall Terry Snowday Jr., 75, of Sparr, died Saturday, April 17, 2010, at home. 


 


 

Hans Walters, 75

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:22 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Hans Fred Walters, age 75, of Holland, died at home on Saturday, April 17, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Maria (Van Faasen); son, Edward and Suzanne, and granddaughters, Elizabeth and Meredith of Holland; daughter, Petra and Wayne Miller of West Virginia; and daughter, Monica and granddaughter, Katie, of Holland. He is survived by sisters, Henni Wittreich of Virginia and Ruth Essert of California; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Janice Van Faasen; sister-in-law, Ella VonIns; sister-in-law, Jane Ruiter; and many nieces and nephews. Hans was born in Essen, Germany, in 1934. He began his working life as a coal miner in 1950 and immigrated to the United States in 1954 where he became a hired farm hand in New York. He earned his high school equivalency diploma and then entered the U.S. Air Force in 1956. Hans became a naturalized citizen in 1959. In 1962, he married Maria and following his discharge from the service in 1964, they moved to Holland. Hans was employed by Herman Miller Inc. for more than 30 years and attended Grand Valley State University. In 1972, Hans joined the Boy Scouts of America, pursuing the ideal of world brotherhood. Hans was a member of the Boy Scouts of America Wood Badge Association and the Order of the Arrow. He also was a member of the Hope Academy of Senior Professionals. A service to honor Hans’ life will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th Street, Holland. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. The Chaplain Tim DeJonge will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Holland, 270 Hoover Blvd, Holland, MI 49423 or the Gerald R. Ford Council, Boy Scouts of America, 3213 Walker Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544. www.langelandsterenberg.com Hans Fred Walters, age 75, of Holland, died at home on Saturday, April 17, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Maria (Van Faasen); son, Edward and Suzanne, and granddaughters, Elizabeth and Meredith of Holland; daughter, Petra and Wayne Miller of West Virginia; and daughter, Monica and granddaughter, Katie, of Holland. He is survived by sisters, Henni Wittreich of Virginia and Ruth Essert of California; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Janice Van Faasen; sister-in-law, Ella VonIns; sister-in-law, Jane Ruiter; and many nieces and nephews. Hans was born in Essen, Germany, in 1934. He began his working life as a coal miner in 1950 and immigrated to the United States in 1954 where he became a hired farm hand in New York. He earned his high school equivalency diploma and then entered the U.S. Air Force in 1956. Hans became a naturalized citizen in 1959. In 1962, he married Maria and following his discharge from the service in 1964, they moved to Holland. Hans was employed by Herman Miller Inc. for more than 30 years and attended Grand Valley State University. In 1972, Hans joined the Boy Scouts of America, pursuing the ideal of world brotherhood. Hans was a member of the Boy Scouts of America Wood Badge Association and the Order of the Arrow. He also was a member of the Hope Academy of Senior Professionals. A service to honor Hans’ life will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th Street, Holland. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. The Chaplain Tim DeJonge will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Holland, 270 Hoover Blvd, Holland, MI 49423 or the Gerald R. Ford Council, Boy Scouts of America, 3213 Walker Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544. www.langelandsterenberg.com  


 


 

Harold Benjamin Lick

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 12:06 PM 

Harold Benjamin Lick, 45, died tragically on Friday, April 16, 2010, in South Carolina. 


 


 

Helen E. Schwartzfisher, 93

Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:49 AM 

Helen E. Schwartzfisher, 93, of Petoskey, died April 21, 2010, at the Bortz Health Care of Petoskey.


 


 

Helen Schwartzfisher, 93

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 10:11 AM 

Helen Schwartzfisher, 93, of Petoskey, died April 21, 2010, at Bortz Health Care of Petoskey. Arrangements are pending at Stone Funeral Home, Petoskey. 


 


 

Helena Elizabeth Petersen

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High school softball scores

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 8:50 AM - Randy Castro, Staff Writer 

Tuesday Burr Oak 3, Pittsford 0 (Game 1) Pittsford 11, Burr Oak 5 (Game 2) Athens 8, Jonesville 1 Camden-Frontier 3, North Adams-Jerome 0 (Game 1) Camden-Frontier 8, North Adams-Jerome 2 (Game 2)  


 


 

Hilda Fox hines

Saturday, April 17, 2010 7:19 AM

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Howard F. Stover

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7:19 AM 

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Ilah M. Hand

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 8:42 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

  Ilah M. Hand, age 88, of Bronson, passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2010, with her family at her side. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Ilah was born June 26, 1921 in Girard Township to Howard and Alta (Showers) Vincent. She married Carlyle W. Hand on Jan. 16, 1940, in Angola, Ind. Ilah had worked at Douglas Manufacturing during World War II and later in housekeeping at the Community Health Center of Branch County and the former Carriage Inn in Coldwater. She enjoyed taking care of her family and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Ilah is survived by her husband, Carlyle “Peck;” her sons, Warren (Barb) Hand and Jerry Hand. both of Chiefland, Fla., and Terry (JoAnn) Hand of Carlisle, Pa.; her daughters Maxine (Rick) Moore and Darlene Curtis, both of Bronson; brother J.W.; sisters Bernice, Rosemary, Shirley, Joyce, Lula Belle and Patty; her grandchildren, Randy, Rod, Ronnie, Roger, LaDonna, Mike, Nicki, Ricki and Brandon; along with many great- and great-great-grandchildren; and also special friend and caregiver LaShanna Spence. She was preceded in death by her son, Larry Hand; her brothers Dale, Howard, Wilbur and Louie; her sister Virginia; and her grandsons, Lyle and Billy Hand. Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Foundation.


 


 

Imogene Callander

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 10:25 PM - Staff reports 

Imogene A. Callander, 84, of Cheboygan, died April 21 in Parksley, Va., where she and her husband, Bruce Callander, had spent the winter. Death was the result of a stroke-induced fall which caused her massive head injuries and broke two vertebrae in her neck. Read more HERE in Thursday's Tribune.


 


 

Ion W. Tharp *

81, of Charlotte, died Wednesday. Private services will be held. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.


 


 

Irene Emma Snable, 88

Monday, April 19, 2010 8:03 AM 

Irene Emma Snable, 88, beloved wife of Stanley A., died April 16, 2010, after demonstrating great strength and grace battling multiple system atrophy. 


 


 

Irvin Joseph Weber

Sunday, April 18, 2010 6:48 AM 

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JOHN J. ADAMS

Friday, April 23, 2010 1:02 AM 

ADAMS, JOHN J.; age 57; of Oxford; passed after a long and courageous battle with leukemia April 19, 2010. 


 


 

James E. Yoder

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 2:28 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

James E. Yoder, 82, of Sturgis, Mich., and Weslaco, Texas, passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, surrounded by his family at the Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born Aug. 11, 1927, in Nottawa, Mich., a son to the late Ernest and Lovina (Eicher) Yoder. Jim resided in the Sturgis area most of his life. In 1950 he married Jackie Bowen. She preceded him in death on March 23, 1999. On Sept. 25, 2005, he married Mary Reed. He was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952 during the Korean War stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C. Following his honorable discharge from the Army he and Jackie returned to Sturgis and resided there and raised their family. Following their retirement he and Jackie began spending their winters in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. Jim and Mary were currently living in Sturgis and also Winter Texans in Weslaco. In the 1950s and ’60s he was a member of many championship fast-pitch softball teams. He was a very talented southpaw first baseman. Jim continued his love of sports encouraging and cheering loudly at his sons athletic events. For many years he umpired Little League Majors baseball games in Sturgis. He loved to run the two lane roads while traveling and took Mary down some interesting roads. Jim was always willing to give of his time to help others and had volunteered at Thurston Woods Village and was a driver for the American Cancer Society in the Valley. He attended the Locust Grove Mennonite Church in Burr Oak. His care and compassion for all his family and friends will be greatly missed but he loved the Lord and has gone home in victory. He would want us to celebrate his life. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Mary; one daughter, Linda (Doug) Large of Sturgis; five sons, Doug (Sue) Yoder of Austin, Texas, Bob (Marilee) Yoder of Sturgis, Steve (his friend Sheryl Putnam) Yoder of Sturgis, Stan (Vicki) Yoder of White Pigeon, Tim (his fiancée Vicky Singleton) Yoder of Sturgis; one step-son, Jeff Moline of Garita, New Mexico; two step-daughters, Michelle (Scott) Carr of Sturgis and Alecia Frutig of LaGrange, Ind., 21 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Ellen Schragg of Kalamazoo and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death parents; wife; two sisters, Lena Reed and Barb Weber; and one brother, Ernest Yoder. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m.  Saturday April 24, 2010, at First United Methodist Church in Sturgis, where a memorial service celebrating the life of James Yoder will begin at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Robert Keim and the Rev. Deb Johnson will officiate. Placement of the ashes in the Columbarium at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis will follow the service. Full military honors will be conferred by Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 VFW and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Rosenberg Chapel of Sturgis is handling the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Yoder’s memory consider the American Cancer Society, 1400 West Milham, Kalamazoo, MI 49091 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.comwhere personal messages of support may be left for the family.  


 


 

James H. Dailey

Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:04 PM 

James H. Dailey James Harold Dailey, passed away April 15, 2010, in Savannah, Georgia. He was born on May 16, 1939, in Cederedge, Colorado, He is survived by his wife of 42 years JoAnne; daughter, Lori (Robert Yohn) Dailey; brothers, Arnold, Burl, Herb, Alan and Glenn; and sister, Wanda. He is predeceased by his brother, Jake. James served his country as a Marine and worked for Wright-Austin Co. in Detroit for 32 years. He was retired since 1997. James enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends and enjoying the outdoor life at his cabin in northern Michigan. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, April 24 from 2-4 p.m. with a service beginning at 4 at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave.; St. Clair Shores.


 


 

James Loren Harmon

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:25 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

James Loren Harmon, age 60, of Tecumseh died Tuesday, April20, 2010,athis home under thecareof hisfamily and Hospice of Lenawee. He was born July 11, 1949, in Miami, Fla., the son of Ray and Donna (Powers) Harmon. He was united in marriage on June 14, 1980, to Stephanie Gannon in Villano Beach, Fla., and she survives. Loren was a United States Navy veteran and retired Navy pilot, serving for 20 years. Loren began his naval career as an aircraft mechanic and was allowed through an education program to receive his BS in Oceanography from the University of Washington, Seattle, Wash. This degree enabled him to become a Naval Officer and Pilot; he retired from the Navy in 1988. He was then employed as a pilot by Continental Airlines/ Continental Micronesia from 1991-1996 and Northwest Airlines from 1996-2010. After his naval retirement he continued his enthusiasm for flight through teaching; he became a Certified Flight Instructor and began his affiliation with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). He helped found, and served as past President of the EAA, Chapter 1190, Adrian, Mich.  When he wasn’t flying commercially he was either teaching or building an airplane, or helping someone in their endeavors. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #9937, Tecumseh.  In addition to his wife, Loren is survived by his mother, Donna (Toddy) Chadwell of Shelbyville, Tenn.; four children, Tiffany Harmon of St. Augustine, Fla., Angela Harmon of Denver, Colo., William (Jennifer) Harmon of St. Elgin, Ill., and Ray Harmon II of Denver, Colo.; four grandchildren, Steven and Julie Harmon, Devyn McElroy and Lila Harmon; five siblings, Donna Skidmore, Jeanette (Charlie) Pelland and Tommy (Kathy) Harmon, all of Jacksonville, Fla.; Chuck Harmon of Melbourne, Fla., and Tracy (Ron) Rogers of Bellbuckle, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his father. A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, April 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, where a Vigil Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. A Memorial Mass celebrating his life will be held at the church Friday, April 23, at  2 p.m., with the Rev. Fr. Dan Wheeler as Celebrant. Full military honors will be conducted immediately following the mass under the auspices of the American Legion Post #34 and VFW Post #4187 of Tecumseh. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for an EAA scholarship fund in Loren’s name to help fund the education and training of young pilots; to Hospice of Lenawee or to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.


 


 

James N. McKelvey

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Janet K. (Kennedy) Rossin

Friday, April 23, 2010 2:27 AM 

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Janet K. (Kennedy) Rossin, 93, a longtime resident of Springfield, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010, surrounded by her loving family at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.


 


 

Janie Elizabeth McCracken Oct. 24, 1963-April 14, 2010

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 1:46 PM 

Janie Elizabeth Grandinette was born on October 24, 1963 in Steubenville, Ohio. 


 


 

Jean Sawdon

Friday, April 23, 2010 6:58 AM 

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Jeannette Dean

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:44 AM 

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Joan M. Smith

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 2:29 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Joan M. Smith, 87, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Wednesday morning, March 17, 2010, at Thurston Woods Village of Sturgis. She was born Aug. 10, 1922, in Sturgis, Mich., a daughter to the late Fred and Cora (Burmeister) Hubner. Joan was a life long resident of Sturgis and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1940. On June 22, 1979, she married Donald Smith at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis. She retired from the city following over 20 years as secretary to the city manager. Joan was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis where for several years she and Don served on the money counting committee and at one time she served as the church secretary. She enjoyed playing the piano, gardening both vegetables and flowers and crocheting. Joan was truly dedicated to her husband and family and was happiest when she was surrounded by each one of them. She is survived by her loving and dedicated husband, Don; one daughter, Kristen Whitesell of Sturgis; two sons, Karl (Mary) Littman of Sturgis and Ronald (Darlene) Littman of San Antonio, Texas; four grandchildren, Kristy Borji, Erika Littman, Megan Zagon and Miranda Whitesell; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sylvia Helzel of Franklin, NC, and Shirley Young of Plantation, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Coral Meyers; and two brothers, Frederick Hubner Jr. and Loren Hubner. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of Joan M. Smith will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis. The Rev. Calvin Kolzow will officiate. Private burial of the ashes will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel of Sturgis is handling the arrangements. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.  


 


 

Joan Thompson

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John Frederick Knight

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John G. Paisley

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:44 AM 

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John H. Baniszewski

Friday, April 23, 2010 8:40 PM 

John H. Baniszewski, age 86, a Goodells resident since 1991 and formerly of Chesterfield, died April 22, 2010. Born November 7, 1923, in Hamtramck. He was an automobile salesman and retired in 1974. He served in the Coast Guard and U.S. Army and was a member of VFW Post 7573 and AMVETS Post 52. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, building birdhouses, playing cards, bingo and gardening. He is survived by his wife Vivian, whom he married November 12, 1943 in Duluth; two daughters, Monta Sue (Thomas) Lengell-Legault and Linda Lee Parker; two sisters, Dolores Schuelke and Patricia Rice; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Florence; and twin brothers, Donald and Ronald. Visitation 2:30-8 pm. Sunday, April 25, 2010, at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore. Funeral Monday, April 26, 2010, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Deacon Anthony Lewandoski officiating. Burial at St. Mary Cemetery, New Baltimore.


 


 

John Henry Brink

Friday, April 23, 2010 10:56 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

John Brink, 39, formerly of Morenci, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010, in Moreland, Ga. He was born on Nov. 11, 1970, in Adrian, the son of Gale and Lois (Leigh) Brink. John was a graduate of the Morenci High School and furthered his education at Ferris State College and Owens Community College for law enforcement. John was a truck driver and was formerly employed as a deputy at the Lenawee County Sheriff’s Department. Survivors include his significant other, Carrie Myer, and son, Dustin of Jacksonville, Fla.; parents, Gale and Lois Brink of Wauseon, Ohio; sister, Teresa (Ben) Poorman of Wauseon, Ohio; brother, Aaron (Patricia) Brink of Wauseon, Ohio; maternal grandfather, Robert Mattson of Louisville, Ky.; paternal grandmother, Carolyn Brink of Zephyrhills, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Norma Jean Mattson, and paternal grandfather, John Leo Brink. Funeral service will be on Monday, April 26, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci. Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Morenci. There will be a visitation on Sunday from 2 until 8 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to a trust fund set up for Dustin Brink at the State Bank & Trust in Wauseon, Ohio. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.


 


 

John O. Rogers, 74

Monday, April 19, 2010 8:04 AM 

John O. Rogers, 74, of Petoskey, died April 19, 2010, at his residence. 


 


 

John O'Brien Rogers, 74

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 9:43 AM 

John O. Rogers, of Petoskey, passed away at home early Monday morning, April 19, 2010, at the age of 74. 


 


 

John P. Moleski

Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:04 PM

John P. Moleski John P. Moleski, age 75, has passed away. Visitation today, 3-8 p.m. at Resurrection Funeral Home, Clinton Township. Funeral Mass Saturday, 10 a.m. at St. Matthias Catholic Community, Sterling Heights. 


 


 

John Wherwein

Friday, April 23, 2010 6:58 AM 

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Joseph 'Joe' A. Androshie

Friday, April 23, 2010 2:31 AM 

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Joseph "Joe" A. Androshie, 90, of Green Bay, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at home with his family. 


 


 

Joseph Alan Hazel

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:44 AM 

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Judith Ann (Greenman) Williams

Judith Ann (Greenman) Williams, 68, passed away after a long illness on Friday, April 16, 2010 in Gladwin. 


 


 

June E. Glazer

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7:19 AM 

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KARLA SUE FARMER

Friday, April 23, 2010 1:02 AM 

FARMER, KARLA SUE; age 61; of Rochester Hills; April 21, 2010. 


 


 

Katherine M. Koski

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 2:04 AM 

IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Katherine M. Koski, 86, of Wakefield, died Saturday, April 17, 2010, in Ironwood.


 


 

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.


 


 

Kevin L. Milliron

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LEONARD G. DelCIMMUTO

Friday, April 23, 2010 1:02 AM 

DelCIMMUTO, LEONARD G.; age 84; April 19, 2010. 


 


 

Larry James Cameron

Sunday, April 18, 2010 6:48 AM 

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Laura Mae Johnson

Laura Mae Johnson Lansing Laura Johnson, 92, beloved wife of Keith Johnson of 62 years and loving mother of Henry "Butch" Johnson (LeNita); cherished grandmother of Loren, Stephen, David and Alex; dear friend to Ina Major; sister-in-law to Ruby Booker; fond aunt and respected surrogate parent to many, died April 19, 2010 in Lansing, Michigan. Laura served her church as a member of the Women's Guild, Sunday school teacher, and Women's Missionary Society. Laura retired from Oldsmobile in 1977 after 31 years of service. She lived through the troublesome 50's and 60's, was a proud member of the NAACP and her UAW Local 652. As a political activist during the turbulent civil rights era, she was happy learning that our nation elected an African American President and Leader of the free world. A Funeral Service will be held at Noon on Monday, April 26, 2010 at Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church, 3500 W. Holmes Road, Lansing, MI with visitation one hour prior at the church. On-line condolences may be made at


 


 

Lawrence 'Larry' Bedrick

Monday, April 19, 2010 9:20 AM 

Lawrence "Larry" Bedrick, of Petoskey, passed away April 17, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital.


 


 

Lawrence C. Genaw

Saturday, April 17, 2010 7:19 AM 

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Lawrence H. Reau

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Lee E. Willis

Friday, April 23, 2010 10:58 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lee E. Willis, age 82, of Tecumseh, passed away April 22, 2010. Lee was born Aug. 31, 1927, in Caylor, Va., the son of John and Sarah (Grabel) Willis. He married Billie Ayers and she preceded him in death December 2001. On Oct. 24, 2003, he married Vernese Garrett and she survives. He retired from R. S. Moore & Son Lumber Company after 30 years of service and then worked for ACO Hardware for 15 years. Lee was a member of the Tecumseh Missionary Baptist Church.   Besides his wife, Vernese, Lee is survived by a son, David (Christene) Willis, and one  grandson, Trevor, of Tecumseh; two brothers, Carl (Winneford) of Kokomo, Ind., and Paul (Jane) of Fruitland, Fla.; one sister, Helen Ruth Stone of Kokomo, Ind.; four stepdaughters, two stepsons and numerous stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, John Brent and Sewell; and one sister, Ester Overton. Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Pastor Brian Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh. Visitation will  be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 2010, and one hour before the service on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tecumseh Missionary Baptist Church. Condolences to the family may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com.


 


 

Leo Allie

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7:19 AM 

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Leonard C. Peacock April 18, 2010

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 1:47 PM 

Leonard C. Peacock, age 81, of Gibraltar, Michigan, formerly of Alpena and born in the Upper Peninsula’s Cooks, MI.


 


 

Leonard R. Starin

Thursday, April 22, 2010 11:34 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Leonard R. Starin, 85, of Allen, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the Laurels of Coldwater. He is survived by daughter Taleia Brooks, of Ypsilanti, and sister Leona Hall, of Quincy. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by George White Funeral Home, Quincy.


 


 

Leondist Short, Jr.

Monday, April 19, 2010 6:48 AM 

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Leslie Elaine Hacker *

48, of Battle Creek, formerly of Grand Ledge, caregiver, died April 15 of cancer. 


 


 

Lois Ann (Baird) MacPherson

Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:30 AM 

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Lois Cole

Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:04 PM 

Lois Cole Lois Cole age, 68, of Eastpointe, passed away on April 20, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She is the best friend and wife of Lynn Cole Sr. She is mother to Carrie Damron, Lisa Waak, Leslie Ciraulo, Lynn Jr. (Marisabel), Colleen Magasark (Patrick) and Craig (Nicole). She is grandma (Nana) to Cara, Amy, Nicholas, Joshua, Makenzie, Jacob, Adrianna, Brittany, Alison, Patrick, Ayden and Brooklyn. Mrs. Cole was predeceased by her daughter, Carrie; and granddaughter, Makenzie. Mrs. Cole will be missed terribly not only by her family but by hundreds and hundreds of friends. Mrs. Cole was employed by East Detroit High School. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, April 24th at Faith Lutheran Church located at 37635 Dequindre, Troy at 3 p.m.


 


 

Lois J. Komarynski

Friday, April 23, 2010 10:57 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lois J. Komarynski, age 72, of Adrian passed away, April 21, 2010, at her daughter’s home, ending her 18-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born Aug. 16, 1937, in, Nancy, Ky., the daughter of  Joseph and Theresa (Manowski) Sumpter. She is survived by her children, Marie (Robert) LeGault, Carol Gritzmaker, Ruth (George) Stasinos and Mark Shaykin; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three brothers, two sisters and multiple nieces and nephews.  Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Maple Avenue Bible Church, 735 W. Maple Ave., Adrian, with Pastor Gene Reitz officiating. Arrangements are with J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Lonzo L. Jones

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 2:30 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lonzo L. “Sonny” Jones, 74, of LaGrange, Ind., died April 19, 2010, at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange. According to his wishes cremation has taken place.  A graveside service will be conducted by the LaGrange American Legion Post on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange. Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange, Ind.  is handling the arrangements.  


 


 

Louis F. Lamb

Saturday, April 17, 2010 7:19 AM 

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Luther Dean Minix *

78, of Dansville, died Wednesday. Visitation 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. 


 


 

MICHAEL THOMAS SCHOMER

Friday, April 23, 2010 1:02 AM

SCHOMER, MICHAEL THOMAS; of Waterford; unexpectedly April 21, 2010; age 22. 


 


 

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. 


 


 

Marie Patterson

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 2:15 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Marie Patterson, 84, of Howe, Ind., died Monday, April 19, 2010, at her home. She was born Dec. 15, 1925, in Knott County, Ky., a daughter of James and Celia (Terry)Patrick. On Oct. 23, 1943, she married Daniel G. Patterson in Bulan, Ky. He preceded her in death on Nov. 30, 1992. Marie had been a homemaker all her life. Surviving are a daughter, Durma L.Butcher of Howe; 10 grandchildren, Danny (Tara) Patterson, Donald (Christine) Patterson,  Rhonda Patterson, Paula (Bob) Hill, Lola Patterson, Jamie (Bobby) Hankinson, Dana (Matthew) Fisk, Raschael (Jon) Whatley and James Edward Elliot Jr.; 15 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sons, Billy James and Bobby Joe Patterson; a daughter, PattyLou Elliot; and 14 brothers and sisters. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday at New Freedom Baptist Church in LaGrange, Ind., and 6-9 p.m. Friday at Hindman Funeral Services in Hindman, Ky. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.Saturday at Hindman Funeral Services. Burial will follow at Patrick Cemetery in Bearsville,Ky. Online condolences may be sent to Condolences@earthlink.net. Arrangements were made by Carney-Frost Funeral Home in LaGrange.  


 


 

Marie Rose

Friday, April 16, 2010 10:57 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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. 


 


 

Marion C. Staiger

Sunday, April 18, 2010 6:48 AM 

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Marion S. Spayd *

86, of Zephyrhills, Fla., formerly of Perry, died Jan. 30. Memorial services 1 p.m. Saturday at Perry United Methodist Church.


 


 

Marlo Amtsbuechler, 74

Thursday, April 22, 2010 8:50 AM 

Marlo Amtsbuechler, 74, of Petoskey, died early Thursday morning, April 22, 2010, at Hiland Cottage. 


 


 

Marlo L. Amtsbuechler, 74

Friday, April 23, 2010 9:57 AM

Marlo L. Amtsbuechler, 74, of Petoskey, passed away Thursday morning, April 22, 2010, at Hiland Cottage. 


 


 

Mary Beth Hopkins

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Mary Elizabeth Walsh *

91, of Lansing, died Thursday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. 


 


 

Mary Louise Naill (Harding)

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.


 


 

Merle E. Kitchin

Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:30 AM 

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Merlin F. Sachs April 8, 2010

Friday, April 23, 2010 11:32 AM 

Merlin F. Sachs, 88, of Tempe, AZ, formerly of Monroe passed away April 8, 2010 after a short illness.


 


 

Merritt E. Parr

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 2:16 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Merritt E. Parr, 86, of Indian River and formerly of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Bortz Health Care Center inPetoskey. Merritt was born July 14, 1923, in Steuben County, Ind., a son of Shirley and Sylvia (Cannon)Parr, and grew up at Pleasant Lake, Ind., where he attended school. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the South Pacific Theater during World War II. On Nov. 1, 1947, he married the former Wanda Young in Huntington, Ind. The couple made their home in Sturgis, where they raised their family. Merritt retired in 1983 as an offset pressman for Rockford Paper Mills in Sturgis. In 1988, Merritt and Wanda moved to Indian River. They have been residents of Independence Village in Petoskey since last October. Merritt enjoyed fishing, camping and playing cards. He was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W. and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Merritt is survived by his wife, Wanda; sons John (Denise)Parr of ClintonTownship and Steve(Katy)Parr of Garden Valley,Calif.; grandchildrenSam and Sarah Parr; and a brother, Gerald Parr of Hobart, Ind. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Visitation will be noon-2 p.m. Thursday at Lintz Funeral Home in Indian River. A graveside service will be held Thursday at Oakhill Cemetery directly following the visitation. To leave an online condolence for the family, visit www. stonefuneralhome.com.


 


 

Michael S. Singer

Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:30 AM 

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Milo Webster Colburn

A memorial service for Milo Webster Colburn of Canton, Ga., and previously of Scottville, will be held Saturday, April 24 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Scottville. Visitation is at 10 a.m. with the...


 


 

Nora (Zeremsky) Shegitz *

90, of Charlotte, formerly of Camden and Coldwater, died Wednesday. Private services will be held. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. 


 


 

Nora Lee Gesquiere

Friday, April 23, 2010 8:40 PM 

Nora Lee Gesquiere (nee Callahan), age 82, died April 20, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Henry "Buff." Loving mother of David, Daniel (Debora), Patricia (Kenneth) Yee, Pamela (Kenneth) Mazure, James (Traci) and Jennifer Gesquiere. Dear grandmother of Michael, Cheryl, Michele, Jeffrey, Bret, Kyle, Todd, Chad; and great-grandmother of Samantha, Cooper, Carson, Alex, Gabriel and Aaron. Dear sister of Betty Hartwick, Barbara Bell and the late Donald Jones. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Road at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Road). Funeral Monday, instate 10 a.m. at St. Hubert Catholic Church, 38775 Prentiss (south of Metro Parkway, east of Jefferson), until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com.


 


 

Norman E. Ward Sr. *

67, of Lansing, retired state employee, died Wednesday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Holt Chapel. 


 


 

Norman Robert De Witt

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Norman Robert De Witt, 85

Friday, April 23, 2010 6:22 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Norman Robert De Witt, 85, of Grand Haven, died April 22, 2010, in Grand Haven. Services are 11 a.m. Monday, at First Reformed Church of Grand Haven. Burial will be in Lake Forest Cemetery. Visiting is 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are by Klaassen Family Funeral Home, 1500 Robbins Road, Grand Haven.


 


 

Obituaries: William Fields and Doris Spieth

Thursday, April 22, 2010 1:15 PM - Randy Castro, Staff Writer 

William H. ‘Bill’ Fields Jan. 2, 1928 — April 21, 2010 William H. “Bill” Fields, 83, of Reading, passed away Wednesday at home.  He was born January 2, 1928, in Ward, Ark. to William and Elva (Minton) Fields.  Bill served in the Merchant Marines and was a truck driver for Roadway Trucking Company of Detroit.  He belonged to the American Legion and Masonic Lodge in Detroit.  His hobbies included reading Louis L’Amour books, working on the farm, watching Detroit Tigers baseball on TV and flying his Piper Cub airplane. Survivors include his wife, Audrey (Waters) Fields, whom he married Feb. 9, 1985; four daughters, Charlotte (Curtis) Ferguson, Desark, Ark.; Dena (Time) Wilson, Tennessee; Dawn Dale, Elyria, Ohio; Sally (Gary) Kinney, Hillsdale; two sons, Sheridan (Theresa) Draggoo, Camden, and Dan (Rita) Draggoo, Montpelier, Ohio; 15 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and P.J, a much loved dog. His parents and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with Pastor Don Harkey officiating.  Interment will follow in Frontier Cemetery.  Visitation is scheduled 11 a.m. Friday until time of service. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Hillsdale County or the Hillsdale Infusion Center. Doris Spieth Feb. 28, 1915 — March 16, 2010 Doris (Hickok) Spieth, 95, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010, under the loving care of the staff at Drew’s Place in Hillsdale. She was born in Reading, Feb. 28, 1915. There will be a memorial service for Doris Spieth at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church in Hillsdale, with Pastor Patti Beckman officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale.


 


 

Obituary: David W. Evans

Friday, April 23, 2010 10:11 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

David W. Evans Oct. 15, 1965 — April 21, 2010 David W. Evans, 44, of Hillsdale, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at home. He was born Oct. 15, 1965 in Harvey, Ill. to Thomas and Bonnie (Lindman) Evans and they survive. There will be no visitation or services for David W. Evans at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to the Greater Hillsdale Humane Society.


 


 

Obituary: Dorothy M. Burlew

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 12:49 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Dorothy M. Burlew Feb. 19, 1940 — April 18, 2010 Dorothy M. Burlew, 70, of Reading, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo.  She was born Feb. 19, 1940, in North Adams, the daughter of Gerald and Ruth (Snyder) Allen.  Dorothy cleaned many homes in the area and enjoyed watching TV and spending time with her grandchildren.  On March 9, 1972, she married Richard “Stub” Burlew and he preceded her in death in 1996.  Survivors include one daughter, Peggy (Donald) Wooden, of Florida; one sister, Doris (Buddy) Hagaman, of Reading, and two grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers (Virgil, Howard, and Larry Allen), and one daughter (Karen). Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with the Rev. Alan Fenstermaker officiating.  Interment will follow in Berg Cemetery, Montgomery. Visitation is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to the National Kidney Foundation or the family.


 


 

Obituary: Eugene C. Garrigan

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 10:46 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Eugene C. Garrigan April 27, 1915 — April 17, 2010 Eugene C. Garrigan, age 94 of Hillsdale, formerly of Oak Harbor and Toledo, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010, at Drews Place of Hillsdale.  He was born April 27, 1915, in Put-in-Bay, Ohio, to Eugene and Minnetta (Engel) Garrigan. Eugene graduated from Libbey High School in Toledo.  He retired from the city of Toledo automotive parts department in 1975. He was a talented artist and an avid fisherman.  Eugene enjoyed gourmet cooking, classical music, and being with family and friends. Those remaining to cherish his memory include two sisters, Mary Pringle of North Hollywood, California and Minnetta Probert of Hillsdale; many nieces and nephews; and by close friends at Toussaint River, Ohio and Sunrise Beach, Texas. Eugene was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Elizabeth Borough; and five brothers, Louis Fischer, Cleland Fischer, Jerome Garrigan, Edward Garrigan, and John Garrigan. A celebration of life gathering for Eugene will take place at a later date. There will be no calling hours at this time.  Arrangements are entrusted to VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Hillsdale County.  To view this obituary and send condolences, please visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Obituary: Jere A. Smith

Monday, April 19, 2010 3:40 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Jere A. Smith July 12, 1929 — April 16, 2010 Jere Ann Smith, 80, of Osseo, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010, at Tendercare in Adrian. She was born July 12, 1929, in Hillsdale to Marlin and Helen (McCloe) Kizer. She was married June 11, 1955, to Rex Smith and he preceded her in death in 2009.   Jere was a graduate of Camden High School, a member of the Osseo United Methodist Church and a former member of the Hillsdale Elks Lodge.   Surviving are two sons, Eben (Ruth) Smith of Cadillac and Eric (Cindy) Smith of Adrian; three grandchildren, Jordan, Kristin and Katelyn Smith; two sisters, Joan (Richard) Smith of Georgia and Mary Lyn (John) Musselman of Florida; a brother, Robert (Marian) Kizer of Texas; and a sister-in-law, Janice Kizer of Florida.   She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, George.   Graveside memorial services for Jere Smith will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Maple Grove Cemetery in Jefferson Township with the Rev. Eben Smith officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale.   Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Lenawee. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.  


 


 

Obituary: Josephine Bailey

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 9:52 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Josephine Bailey March 28, 1940 — April 18, 2010 Josephine Bailey, 70, of Montgomery, died Sunday, April 18, 2010, at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Born March 28, 1940, in Rockford, Ky., she was the daughter of Adolph and Nora (Bolen) Collins. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmie and Trena Bailey of Bronson, and Michael and Peg Bailey of Fremont, Ind.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Penny and Robert Forrester of Montgomery, Brenda and Marty Force of Fremont, Ind., and Annette and Randy Beber of Auburn, Ind.; 15 grandchildren; sisters, Mary Jo Bolen of Lagrange, Ind., Annie Kessler of North Manchester, Ind., Betty VanHozzer of Wolcottville, Ind. and Helen Chriswell of Waterloo, Ind.; brothers, Roy Collins of Kendallville, Ind.,  and Ray Collins of Albion, Ind. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buck J. Bailey; son, Timmie Bailey; her parents; sisters, Irene Belcher, Geraldine Collins and Nannie McPherson;  brother, Sonny Collins; a grandson, Robert Bailey and a granddaughter, Brandy Cassabon. Funeral services at 11 a.m. Thursday with calling one hour prior at Pinnington-McComb Funeral & Cremation Services 502 N. Main Street Auburn, Ind. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials to the family. Burial in Embrey Cemetery. To sign the online guest book or to leave a condolence, please visit www.pinnington-mccomb.com.


 


 

Obituary: Leah J. (Mosher) McDowell Bowman

Monday, April 19, 2010 11:36 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Leah J. (Mosher)  McDowell Bowman March 24, 1936 — April 17, 2010 Leah Jane (Mosher) McDowell Bowman, 74, of Mosherville, passed away Saturday, April 17, , in Coldwater. She was born in Hanover March 24, 1936, to Lloyd and Dorothy (Rose) Mosher.   Leah graduated from Jonesville High School and was the salutatorian of her class. She worked in the accounting office at Wal-Mart, retiring in 2007.   Leah was an avid bowler at L & J Lanes and was known for bowling back to back 600 series on the Tuesday Night Owls League. She bowled with the “Bradford Pinknockers” and “Gale’s Barber Shop” teams. Leah also won the Tri-State Singles Tournament multiple times.   Survivors include two daughters, Kristie (Raymond) VanOrder of Horton and Leora Bowman of Asheville, N.C.; two sons, William McDowell of Mosherville and Linden McDowell of Seattle, Wash.; her mother, Dorothy Mosher of Jonesville; two sisters, Barbara Wolcott of Onaway and Shirley (Harland) Bates of Hillsdale; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.   She was preceded in death by her husband (William P. McDowell), her father (Lloyd Mosher), and one sister, (Marilyn Wright).   Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mosherville Cemetery with the Rev. Clyde Wonders officiating. There will be no visitation.   Memorials are suggested to the Mosherville Ladies Aid or Great Lakes Burn Camp.   Arrangements by George White Funeral Home, Litchfield.


 


 

Obituary: Roger Earl DeForest

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 3:51 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Roger Earl DeForest May 24, 1949 — April 19, 2010 Roger Earl DeForest of Hillsdale, passed away Monday, April 19, 2010, at Drews Place Village Green in Hillsdale. He was born May 24, 1949, in Jackson, the son of Millard and Betty (Simonds) DeForest. He is survived by his wife of 34 ½ years, Pam; his mother-in-law, Joyce Shaw of Hillsdale; two children, Shawn (Christine) DeForest of Lincoln Park and Heather (Kevin) Galioto of Stow, Ohio; six grandchildren, Michael, Roger-Jesse, Alexis, Taylor, Emily and Blake; five siblings, Gary (Kim) DeForest of Concord, Donna (Larry) Reiniche of Pulaski, Ken (Penny) DeForest of Jonesville, Pat (Jody) DeForest of Pulaski and Patty (Bill) Felkey of Pulaski and numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law, John Shaw; one sister, Connie DeForest and one grandson, Christian Galioto. Mr. DeForest was a decorated veteran who served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and he retired from the Army Reserves as a Master Sergeant after 20 years of service. He worked for 24 years at Foulke Construction and retired in January 2008. He served as President of Lifeline Food Pantry in Camden and was a member of the Reading Church of the Nazarene, the 199th Charlie Company Infantry and the Vietnam Veterans Association. Mr. DeForest was an avid sports fan at all levels who enjoyed any sport including a ball or a puck. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and he was a friend to all. He will be missed by all who knew him. A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Roger Earl DeForest will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 22 with Pastor David Tran officiating. Interment with military honors will take place in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Hillsdale. The family will receive friends for visitation from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home in Hillsdale. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to Lifeline Food Pantry or to the Reading Church of the Nazarene. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Please view this obituary and send condolences at www.hampton-kurtzfuneralhomes.com Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home – Hillsdale 517-437-0605


 


 

Obituary: William F. 'Butch' Marnell

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 11:48 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

William F. ‘Butch’  Marnell Aug. 2, 1948 — April 9, 2010 William F. “Butch” Marnell, 61, of Commerce City, Colorado, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2010, at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 2, 1948, in Detroit, to Francis L. Marnell and Shirley J. (Kittle) Marnell. He married Christine Davis in Westminster, Colorado, and she survives. Butch lived in the North Adams and Addison area for several years before moving to Colorado 34 years ago. He graduated from North Adams High School in 1966. He worked for Kelsey Hayes in Jackson, then he worked for the Detroit News and then the Rocky Mountain News for 28 years, where he was a Foreman and Union President. Butch enjoyed playing the piano and guitar. He was an avid Denver Broncos fan where he always watched their games in his garage. He also enjoyed motorcycles and fishing. Surviving, besides his wife Christine, are two daughters, Michelle (Scott) Schultz of Jonesville, Carrie Marcum of Commerce City, Colo.; one son, William F. (Melissa) Marnell Jr. of Osseo; two stepchildren, Kelly Davis of Phoenix, Ariz., Denise Mauney of Oregon; his mother and stepfather, Shirley and Royce Russell of Onsted; two sisters, Bonnie Potts of Addison, Shelly (John) Stanton of Coldwater; one brother, Dennis (Diana) Marnell of Manitou Beach; 12 grandchildren; several nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Francis Marnell and his grandparents. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24 at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Visitation will be from noon until time of the service on Saturday. Cremation has taken place at his request. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.brownvanhemert.com


 


 

Olivia Alberta Handy

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:22 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Olivia Alberta Handy, age 96, of Tecumseh died Monday, April19, 2010,at Tecumseh Placewith herfamily at her side andunder the care of Hospice of Lenawee. She was born on June 6, 1913, in Lake City, Mich., the daughter of Harry and Harriet (Martin) Klenk. She married Lester A. Handy on Aug. 7, 1931, and he preceded her in death May 15, 2004. Alberta, along with her husband Lester, had owned and operated Jack Pine Drive-In and Motel and was a member of Tecumseh Riverbend Friends Church for many years. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening and keeping her kids out of trouble. She also enjoyed the several winters she had spent in Florida and being with her friends and family. She is survived by her four daughters, Geraldine (Gerald) Eaton and Joan (Gary) Roberts, both of Tecumseh; Barbara Bond (Fred Long) of National City, Mich., and Lois Quinn of Crane Hill, Ala.;  17 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Max. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 23, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 p.m., with Pastor Andy Albertini of Tecumseh Riverbend Friends Church officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Other deaths, 4-23-10

Friday, April 23, 2010 7:12 AM 

Other deaths, 4-23-10 Gregory Boris, 54, of Macomb Township, Hauss Funeral Home, Macomb Township 


 


 

Pamela R. Lickwala

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7:19 AM 

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Patricia A. Shannon-LaCroix-Studnicka

Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:04 PM 

Patricia A. Shannon-LaCroix-Studnicka Patricia A. Shannon-LaCroix-Studnicka, age 74, died peacefully on April 22, 2010. Loving wife of the late Joseph; dearest mother of Jeanette (David) Dowen, Thomas (Gail) LaCroix, Robert (Angela) LaCroix, Joseph (Monica) LaCroix and John (Jeannie) LaCroix; cherished grandmother of Danielle, Aaron (Desiree), Jacob, Hunter, Elizabeth, Katherine, Joe (Mandy), Andrew, Amanda, Annie and Ethan; great-grandmother of Zoie, Noah and Cameron; sister of Jeanette Kelsch and Jack Shannon; and beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held in Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Road, Fraser, Saturday 2 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be addressed to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Share memories at www.faulmannwalsh.com.


 


 

Patricia Ann George

Friday, April 23, 2010 8:40 PM

Patricia Ann George, age 78, died April 22, 2010. Loving sister of Donald and Richard (Marylyn) Nowak. Loving aunt of Michael (Barb), Mark and Joey. Loving great-aunt of Dianna, Nicole, Rebecca, Olivia and Christopher. Visitation Sun. 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Road at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. Instate Monday 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. time of Mass at St. Malachy Church, 14115 14 Mile Road (E. of Schoenherr Road). Memorials to Hospice of Michigan appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-Line Guest Book at WujekCalcaterra.com.


 


 

Patricia J. McCarthy

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:44 AM 

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Patricia W. Geyer

Friday, April 23, 2010 9:55 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Patricia Wight Geyer, 87, died Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Tendercare of Albion. Cremation has taken place. Visitation and funeral services will be Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. after a service conducted by the Rev. Loree Grinnell. Graveside services will follow immediately. Read more HERE in Saturday's Tribune.  


 


 

Pearl Beland Porath April 23, 2010

Friday, April 23, 2010 11:29 AM 

Pearl Beland Porath, 88, of Monroe died this morning at Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee, Ohio. Arrangements by Cover Funeral Home, Dundee.


 


 

Pearl Van Dam, 84

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:26 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Pearl D. Van Dam, age 84, of Allendale, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 19, 2010.    She was preceded in death by her husband, August Van Dam; grandson, Chad Conner; and her five siblings. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Bruce (Rose) Van Dam, Tom Van Dam, Angela Himebaugh, Elizabeth Conner, August (Sara) Van Dam and Tim (Connie) Van Dam; 15 grandchildren;  20 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends.  The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Beaverdam Reformed Church, 7250 Ransom, Zeeland. Interment will be at Grandville Cemetery.  The family will meet with relatives and friends on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Jenison Chapel of Cook Funeral Home, 1889 Baldwin Drive, Jenison. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Holland, 445 104th Ave., Holland,  49423.  The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookfuneralservices.com. Pearl D. Van Dam, age 84, of Allendale, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 19, 2010.    She was preceded in death by her husband, August Van Dam; grandson, Chad Conner; and her five siblings. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Bruce (Rose) Van Dam, Tom Van Dam, Angela Himebaugh, Elizabeth Conner, August (Sara) Van Dam and Tim (Connie) Van Dam; 15 grandchildren;  20 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends.  The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Beaverdam Reformed Church, 7250 Ransom, Zeeland. Interment will be at Grandville Cemetery.  The family will meet with relatives and friends on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Jenison Chapel of Cook Funeral Home, 1889 Baldwin Drive, Jenison. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Holland, 445 104th Ave., Holland,  49423.  The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookfuneralservices.com.  


 


 

ROY ROBERT BEAL

Friday, April 23, 2010 1:02 AM 

BEAL, ROY ROBERT; age 69; suddenly April 21, 2010. 


 


 

RUSSELL W. TOWNSEND

Friday, April 23, 2010 1:02 AM 

TOWNSEND, RUSSELL W.; of Waterford; April 20, 2010; age 75. 


 


 

Ralph 'Guff' Guthrie Jr.

Friday, April 23, 2010 8:42 AM 

Former Petoskey resident and owner of Guthrie's Canvas, Ralph "Guff" Guthrie Jr., died on April 16, 2010, at home with his family in Macomb Township.


 


 

Rita Elizabeth Louise Schwartz

Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:47 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Rita Elizabeth Louise Schwartz, age 52, of Brooklyn, Mich., went to be with herLord and Savior on Wednes­day, April 21, 2010, after a courageous and faith-filled battle with lung cancer.  She spent her final days under the loving care of her family, Rusty, Zeke, Peg, Elaine, Dick, Roby and many, many friends under the guidance of hospice. She was the beautiful wife of Rusty Schwartz, the dedicated and loving mother of Ezekiel Levi “Zeke” Schwartz and the best owner a dog could have, Skittles. Rita was born on Dec. 7, 1957, to Donald and Helen (Keinath) Aebersold of Britton, Mich.; her father preceded her in death. Rita loved her family, mother Helen of Tecumseh, sisters Elaine (Dick) Tirb of Clinton, Mich., and Peggy (Rex) Fetzer of Casa Grande, Ariz. Favorite in-laws, Dick and Roberta Schwartz, Rick and Kim, John and Joann. Nieces and nephews, Fuzzy and Amanda, Matt and Kate, Jessica and Eric, David, Chris, Jason and great-nephew William. Rita graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1976, worked at Chrysler Proving Grounds in Chelsea for 19 years and was a massage therapist for 10, healing many sore muscles. Rita was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous with 23 years sobriety. She loved the Lord and was a long-term member and servant at Heart O’ the Lakes United Brethren Church in Brooklyn, Mich. Her pride and joy was her son Zeke. Homeschooling, golf tournaments, swimming in the pool, sledding, vacationing in Mexico and bringing him up in the ways of the Lord were just a few of her personal enjoyments. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Heart O’ the Lakes Church for a special place in her heart, the Casa De Abuelos, in Merida, Mexico. Visitation will be Friday, April 23, 2010, at Heart O’ the Lakes Church Brooklyn, Mich., in the Fellowship Hall, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Celebration of Rita’s life, led by Pastors Kevin Cherry, Nathan Baumann and Josh Good, will be held Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Heart O’ the Lakes Church starting at 11 a.m. with a Rita-style party in the fellowship hall immediately following. Arrangements are entrus­ted to the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com.


 


 

Robert A. Donnelly, 39

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 8:39 AM 

Robert A. Donnelly, 39, of Pleasantview Township, passed away April 19, 2010. 


 


 

Robert James Spitler Sr.

Robert James Spitler Sr., 74, of Gladwin, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 15, 2010.


 


 

Robert Melvin Harris

• Robert Melvin Harris, 85, of Pentwater, died Sunday, April 18. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements....


 


 

Robert Young Pearl Jr. *

70, of Lansing, retired General Motors employee, died March 27. Services 10 a.m. Saturday at Faith Fellowship Baptist Church. Arrangements by Swanson Funeral Home, Flint. 


 


 

Roger R. Stearman

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Ronald M. Lemerand June 22, 1945-April 18, 2010

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 1:21 PM 

Ronald M. Lemerand, age 65, of Rockwood, MI., passed away at 11:27 pm April 18, 2010 in his home. 


 


 

Ronald White Jr.

Friday, April 23, 2010 8:40 PM 

Ronald White Jr., age 18, of Pinckney, Mich., died April 22, 2010. Ronald was born May 13, 1991, in Dearborn, Mich., the son of the late Ronald Sr. and Laura White. Ronald graduated from Pinckney High School in 2009 and was attending Washtenaw Community College. He attended St. Mary Catholic Church and was a member of H.P.Y.F.A. and P.H.B.S.A. and the jazz band. Ron played varsity football and varsity baseball. He was a wrestler, a soccer player and basketball player and was a Pinckney baseball umpire. He will be truly missed by his family and all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his mother, Laura White; and his brother, Joshua White. His father, Ronald Sr., preceded him in death. The family will gather with friends Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Hamburg Chapel. A Healing Farewell will be held Monday, April 26, 2010, with a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial with visitation at 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. William Wegher as Celebrant. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family for future designation. Please leave a Message of Comfort to Ronald's family by calling 877-231-7900 or visit his guestbook at www.borekjennings.com.


 


 

Rose Sylvia Peterson

Thursday, April 22, 2010 1:40 AM 

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. -- Rose Sylvia Peterson, 91, of Garden Grove, passed on to Heaven Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at the Sea Cliff Healthcare residence center in Huntington Beach because of natural causes. 


 


 

Russell Diemer, 83

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:24 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Russell Diemer, age 83, of Holland, passed away Monday, April 19, 2010, at his home. Russell was a member of Calvary Christian Reformed Church and was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, of 58 years, Ruth; and children, Wanda Ridlington of Holland, Lila Diemer of Holland, Kenneth Diemer of Holland; three grandchildren, Kevin Jr. and Kathy Ridlington, Eric and Dana Ridlington, David and Kelli Ridlington; four great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Margaret (Peggy) Parmelee of Okemos, Kathryn Sall of Holland, Calvin and Jeanette Diemer Zeeland, Harold and Naomi Diemer of Zeeland; brother and sisters-in-law, Geneva Diemer of Hudsonville, Marcia Diemer of Holland, Jane Lemson of Zeeland, Madeline and Lloyd Lampen of Overisel, Eunice Lemson of Zeeland; several nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland. Reverend Eugene Los will be officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Lakeshore Memorial Services. Memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of Ones Choice. An online registry book is available at www.lakeshorememorial.com. Russell Diemer, age 83, of Holland, passed away Monday, April 19, 2010, at his home. Russell was a member of Calvary Christian Reformed Church and was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, of 58 years, Ruth; and children, Wanda Ridlington of Holland, Lila Diemer of Holland, Kenneth Diemer of Holland; three grandchildren, Kevin Jr. and Kathy Ridlington, Eric and Dana Ridlington, David and Kelli Ridlington; four great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Margaret (Peggy) Parmelee of Okemos, Kathryn Sall of Holland, Calvin and Jeanette Diemer Zeeland, Harold and Naomi Diemer of Zeeland; brother and sisters-in-law, Geneva Diemer of Hudsonville, Marcia Diemer of Holland, Jane Lemson of Zeeland, Madeline and Lloyd Lampen of Overisel, Eunice Lemson of Zeeland; several nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland. Reverend Eugene Los will be officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Lakeshore Memorial Services. Memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of Ones Choice. An online registry book is available at www.lakeshorememorial.com.  


 


 

Ruth Jane Pecuch May 5, 1925-April 21, 2010

Friday, April 23, 2010 11:33 AM 

Ruth Jane Vail was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 5, 1925. Ruth was one of eight children born from the union of the late George Vail and the late Vina (Cozy) Vail. 


 


 

Ruth Lenoir Feeback

Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:46 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Ruth Lenoir Feeback, age 89, of Metamora, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday morning, April 21, 2010. She was born Dec. 9, 1920, in Columbus, Ohio, to Emmet and Marrie (Forshee) LaSalle. She married Raymond Feeback, and he preceded her in death.  Ruth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a long-time, very active member of the Delta Assembly of God, where she was a Sunday school teacher, and sang and played the organ. Ruth loved her church family. She loved writing poetry, was an avid bowler, and enjoyed bird watching and nature. She is survived by her loving children, Roger (Rose) Feeback, Rick (Kathy) Feeback, Linda (Greg) Hodges and Kathy Tatum (Dick Sullivan); 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, Raymond, Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Francis “Junior” LaSalle. Friends and family may visit Friday, April 23, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home in Metamora. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at the funeral home, with Pastor Randy Trowbridge officiating. Interment will follow at Amboy Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delta Assembly of God or ProMedica Hospice at Lake Park. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.weigelfuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Ruth Lepper Rohn, 92

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 10:11 AM 

Ruth Lepper Rohn, 92, died April 12, 2010, at her Burt Lake, Mich., home of more than 60 years.


 


 

Sandra K. Cochrane *

61, of Webberville, died Tuesday. Memorial services 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Niblack Funeral Home, Dillingham Liverance Chapel, Fowlerville.


 


 

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Shani E. McGrath

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 9:19 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Shani E. McGrath, 40, of Cheboygan, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. A memorial service and benefit will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2010 beginning at 1 p.m., at the Cheboygan Eagles. Read more HERE in Wednesday's Tribune.


 


 

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Sheldon Jay Sills

Friday, April 23, 2010 11:15 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

    Sheldon Jay Sills, 46, died Thursday, April 22, 2010 at his home in Coldwater. Sheldon was born in Fort Wayne, Ind. on May 30, 1963, to Charles Russell and Francis Shirley (Conn) Sills. He worked for TS Transit in Coldwater for 10 years. On Feb. 6, 1982, he married Sharon Jean Bodenheimer in Fort Wayne, and she survives. Sheldon enjoyed fishing, hunting and boating. Survivors include his wife Sharon; mother Frances S. Sills of Fort Wayne; son and fiancé’ Sheldon Jason Sills and Bree Clark of Coldwater; daughter and son-in-law Erica J. and Joe Boals of Green Bay, Wis.; two brothers Stewart Sills of Markle, Ind. and Stan Sills of Columbus, Ind.; three grandchildren Nathan, Jaida and Carlie Boals of Green Bay, Wis. He was preceded in death by his father Charles R. Sills. Visitation for Mr. Sills will be Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 3-7 p.m. at the H.E. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home, 108 S. West Street, Angola, Ind. Services will be Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with calling one hour prior to services. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. To sign the guestbook and to leave a condolence, go to www.hejohnsonfh.com.


 


 

Shirley Ann McElmurray *

77, of Lansing, died Tuesday. Graveside services 11 a.m. today at Chapel Hill Memorial Garden Mausoleum, Lansing. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Holt Chapel.


 


 

Stanley Dobek

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:24 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Stanley (Stanislaw) Dobek, 83, of Tecumseh, Mich., passed away suddenly April 16, 2010. Hewas born in Odry, Poland, on April27, 1926, to Jan and Weronika Dobek, who preceded him in death, along with his brothers, Tadeusz Dobek of Szczecin, Poland, and Franciszek Dobek of Czersk, Poland. Stan is survived by his wife, Patricia (Simpson) Dobek, whom he married on March 23, 1949, and his son, Jeffrey Dobek of Bydgoszcz, Poland. He is also survived by two sisters, Bronislawa Koperska and Irena Jarzebek of Odry, Poland. Stan served in the Polish Army during World War II, and after the war lived in Bedford, England. Stan and Pat immigrated to the USA in 1955, settling in Tecumseh and becoming a U.S. citizen in 1965. He worked at Bruce Foundry, and was later one of the first employees at the GM Fisher Body Tecumseh Plant, retiring from GM in 1988. He spent his retirement years tending his garden and orchard, of which he was very proud, and traveling together with Pat, returning to Poland and to England on visits. Cremation has taken place and a private family memorial will be held at a later date at the Anderson Funeral Home in Tecumseh. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com.  The family asks that memorials may be made to the Hospice of Lenawee, 415 Mill Road, Adrian, MI 49221. Envelopes are available at Anderson Funeral Home, Tecumseh. 


 


 

Stasia M. "Stella" Syc

Friday, April 23, 2010 12:30 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Stasia M. “Stella” Syc, 98, of Cheboygan, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at her home. Visitation will be held Friday, April 23, 2010, from 4-8 p.m., with a Rosary beginning at 7:30 p.m., at the Christian Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 24, at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10:00 am, at St. Mary/St. Charles Catholic Church, with Rev. Paul Megge officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Read more HERE in Friday's Tribune.


 


 

Stephen Koper, 91

Monday, April 19, 2010 9:20 AM 

Stephen Koper, 91, of Petoskey, formerly of Warren, died Feb. 11, 2010, at home.


 


 

Stewart Peet

Monday, April 19, 2010 9:05 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Stewart Tait Peet, 88, of Traverse City and formerly of Burt Lake and Ann Arbor, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Memorial services will take place at 11 a.m. on April 24, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Traverse City, with visitation one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Daniel Deutsch will officiate. Committal will be held in Burt-Mullett Cemetery. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.  


 


 

Susan Hendricks

Friday, April 23, 2010 2:49 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Susan (Sue) Marie Gowen Hendricks, 58, of Woodstock, Ga., died Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Ms. Hendricks was born in Flint and lived in Cobb County for the past 28 years. She was employed at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital for the past 20 years, attending college during this time while she earned her degree in nursing.  She had been a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church for the past 28 years. Sue loved to read, visit and spoil her grandchildren and attend church and plays.  She was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother.  She was selfless and always ready to help a friend in need.  She enjoyed writing and making cards for friends and family.  Sue will be dearly missed. Psalms 37:5: Depend on the Lord, trust him, and he will take care of you. Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Mosley, and husband, Gordon, of Acworth, Ga.; a son, Tim Hendricks, and wife, Amanda of Richmond Hill, Ga.; her mother, Geraldine Zarza of Marietta, Ga.; a brother, Larry Gowen; grandchildren Cole and Jack Hendricks; nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Sadie. She was preceded in death by her father, Urban Gowen, and stepfather, Ray Zarza. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Marietta.  Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the church,  with The Rev. Mac Riley officiating. Contributions  in Sue’s memory may be made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3455 Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30066. Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta will handle the arrangements, www.mayeswarddobbins.com.  


 


 

TONY L. JAYNES

Friday, April 23, 2010 1:02 AM 

JAYNES, TONY L.; age 61; born on February 16, 1949, in Royal Oak, MI; and passed away on April 19, 2010, in White Lake, MI.


 


 

The Rev. William L. Zwiefka

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Thomas Paul

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 12:14 PM 

Thomas Paul of Guthrie Lake, passed peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 18, 2010, surrounded by his wife of 62 years, Lillian, and his children, Vickie and Ralph (Barb) Paul of Guthrie Lake and John Paul of Farmington Hills.


 


 

Thomas William Foltz, 59

Monday, April 19, 2010 7:57 AM 

Thomas William Foltz, 59, of Petoskey, died April 17, 2010, in an auto accident in Petoskey. 


 


 

Timothy H. Twork

Friday, April 23, 2010 8:40 PM

Timothy H. Twork, age 69, died April 20, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Stella. Dear father of Robert (Georgianna), Daniel (Debbie) and Timothy (fiancee Tammy). Grandfather of five. Great-grandfather of one. Visitation at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Township), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Road. Sunday 2-9 p.m. Prayers Sunday at 7 p.m. Instate Monday 10:30 a.m. at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 343 S. Main (Van Dyke, south of 32 Mile Road) until time of Mass at 11 a.m. Burial, Romeo Cemetery. Mr. Twork was the C.E.O. of Industrial Machine Products of Oxford, Mich. Tributes to the Michigan Humane Society are welcome. Share memories with the family at their On-Line Guest Book at WujekCalcaterra.com.


 


 

Tolitha "Lucille" Whitican

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7:19 AM 

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Verna L. Smith

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 2:02 AM 

ISHPEMING, Mich. -- Verna L. Smith, 57, of 456 Washington St., Ishpeming, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2010, at home. She had been in ill health for the past several years. 


 


 

Victoria S. Mattmiller

Monday, April 19, 2010 11:51 AM 

Victoria S. Mattmiller, 57, of Houston, Texas, passed away Feb. 21, 2010. 


 


 

Vincent James Petrarca April 19, 2010

Thursday, April 22, 2010 11:33 AM 

Vincent James Petrarca, 43, of Erie died Monday in his home. 


 


 

Walter Neer, 81

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 8:19 AM 

Walter Neer, 81, of Petoskey, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. 


 


 

Wanda June Collins-Boughner

Sunday, April 18, 2010 6:48 AM 

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William B. Richards *

82, of Lansing, retired Michigan State University purchasing agent, died Thursday. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. 


 


 

William Bryan Kress

Friday, April 23, 2010 6:58 AM

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William Frances Carroll

Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:30 AM 

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Willis E. Hochstetler

Monday, April 19, 2010 6:13 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Willis E. Hochstetler, 88, of LaGrange, Ind., died April 18, 2010, at his home. Visitation is after 4 p.m. today and all day Tuesday at the Eli W. Hochstetler residence 2675 E. 150 N., LaGrange, Ind., where services are at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.


 


 

Willis S. Hutchinson

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:44 AM 

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Zigmund 'Ziggy' Urbanski

Friday, April 23, 2010 2:26 AM 

IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Zigmund "Ziggy" Urbanski, 85, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010, in Ironwood.


 


 

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the Rev. Lawrence Lucius Hidalgo Sr. *

76, of Williamston, formerly of Sulphur, La., died Wednesday. Services will be held in Louisiana. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. 

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