94, of Grand Ledge, died Thursday. Private services will be held. Arrangements by Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
Saturday, April 24, 2010 1:07 AM |
In Loving Memory of Anthony Ernest Leo Anderberg April 24, 1986 ~ Dec. 12, 2008 Happy Birthday! We celebrate your life! In joy we watched you grow into a beautiful young man, finding his way to whatever the future would be. This was stolen from you being at the wrong place at the wrong time by someone with no human compassion. I'm sorry we couldn't keep you safe. We miss you everyday. We'll keep your loving soul alive in our hearts forever as you are now our "Tough Guardian Angel." We love you Anthony! Your Mom & Dad Family & Friends |
AuraLee Sturgeon, 68, of Midland, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Tendercare Nursing Home, Midland, following a long illness. |
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JACKSON, BILLY MILAN; 90; of Lewiston, MI; went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2010. |
Barbara Jean Smith (nee Sundquist) Barbara Jean Smith, age 39, was taken from us suddenly on April 21, 2010. She was the loving wife of Erik; beloved mom of Caleb, Colton and Caden; daughter of Gerald Sundquist of Menomoninee, MI and Judy Sundquist of Gladstone, MI, and daughter-in-law of Charlene and Jeffrey Smith of East Lansing, MI; dear sister of Brent Sundquist and Bobbi (Michael) Flynn and sister-in-law of Kyle (Shannon) Smith; and aunt of Faith, Cassie, Autumn, Brendan, Gabriel and Trenton. She is further survived by other relatives and many, many friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday April 26 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, N88 W17658 Christman Rd., Menomonee Falls at 6 p.m. Visitation at the Church from 3 p.m. until time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Barbara's boys' education are appreciated. Schmidt & Bartelt, A.A. Schmidt & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Menomonee Falls. 262-251-3630 |
85, of Sumner, heavy equipment operator, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. today at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel. |
Saturday, April 24, 2010 5:26 AM |
Oct. 7, 1924 - April 21, 2010 Bernard "Curly" Lloyd Barton was born October 7, 1924, along with fraternal twin Robert Burr in Hamilton Township, Gratiot County, Michigan to Chester Lloyd and Hattie Ilene (Thompson) Barton. |
79, of Lansing, retired General Motors parts division emplyee, died Wednesady. There will be no services. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. |
95, of Grand Ledge, retired General Motors secretary, died Thursday. Visitation 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
Saturday, April 24, 2010 1:07 AM |
WEBBER, CRAIG JOHN; of Waterford; died April 21, 2010; at 56 years of age. |
Diana Lee (Steinke) (Tomac) Merrill, age 63, of Cottonwood, Arizona, formerly of Owosso, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010 at her residence. |
Dora "Lucille" Roehrs, 86, of Beaverton, passed away after a long illness on Monday, April 19, 2010 in Midland. |
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ELEANOR ELIZABETH LAMB (WITTWER) Saturday, April 24, 2010 1:07 AM |
LAMB, ELEANOR ELIZABETH (WITTWER); age 88; passed away April 21, 2010, at Allegiance Hospice, Jackson, MI, after having resided in Bloomfield Hills and West Bloomfield, MI, since 1961. |
58, of Lansing, Thompson's Car Clinic owner, died Thursday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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Eilene Barbara Duncan, 79, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Friday, April 23, 2010 at Prestige Centre in Mt. Pleasant. |
87, of Lansing, state MIOSHA executive secretary, died Thursday. Graveside services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Deepdale Memorial Park. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. |
Saturday, April 24, 2010 1:07 AM |
BAKER-BOWMAN, FRANCES K.; of Pontiac; April 22, 2010; at 73 years of age. |
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SMITH, FRANK EDWARD; age 70; of White Lake; died Thursday, April 22, 2010; at his home. |
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GOLDSTONE, GEORGE HENRY; age 92; of Bloomfield Hills; died April 22, 2010; at his home. |
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60, of Galesburg, retired Kalamazoo Co. social worker, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Augusta. Arrangements by Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Richland Chapel. |
JoAnn E. Hanel Lake City JoAnn E. Hanel of Lake City went to be with her Lord and Savior April 22, 2010 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. She was 70 years old. She was born May 22, 1939 in Lansing to Charles and Julia (O'Conner) Kring. She married Joe John Hanel April 23, 1957. He preceded her in death April 6, 2002. She was employed by the State of Michigan for over 30 years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening, painting ceramics and reading. She also spent much time with her family, grandchildren and friends. In her younger years she was a tap dancer on the Grand River Show Boat and the Chesaning Show Boat. She was always up for change and trying new things. She loved wearing hats and collected tea pots. She is survived by her children; Judy Ann (Michael) Shamp of Springhill, Tennessee, Jacqueline (John "Tony") Castillo of East Lansing, Jeannie (Dale) Kramer of Lake City and JoAnn Molitor of Lake City. She is also survived by two sisters: Kathryn S. Lewis of Lansing and Mary Ann Westhoff-Skidmore of Gobles; ten grandchildren: Dustin, Jennifer, Charlie, Sarah, Sean, Jesse, Zachary, Julia, Travis and Elizabeth; and seven great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Lake City with Rev. Hoyumpa, Santiago officiating. Visitation will be Monday, April 26 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Young Funeral Home. with a Rosary service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Pioneer Township Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sean, Jesse, Zachary and Travis and Lance. Memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Hospice. A special heartfelt thank you to Delores Frye for the care she gave our mother. |
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89, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Lansing, former Joe Covello's Lounge owner, died Friday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gerard Catholic Church, Lansing. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home, Lansing. |
Saturday, April 24, 2010 7:07 AM |
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Judith Ann (Greenman) Williams, 68, passed away after a long illness on Friday, April 16, 2010 in Gladwin. |
Kenneth "Ted" Theodore Harrold Jr., 62, sailed his final voyage from Vero Beach, Fla., on April 7, 2010. |
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Saturday, April 24, 2010 1:07 AM |
GOODWIN, LORIN E.; died April 20, 2010, at his home in Keizer, OR. He had been ill for some time. |
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MODZEL, LORRAINE; age 82; of West Bloomfield; passed into her Lord's loving arms on April 21, 2010. |
69, of East Lansing, died Friday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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92, of Lansing, died April 19. Services noon Monday at Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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 |
Monday, April 19, 2010 9:20 AM |
Lawrence "Larry" Bedrick, of Petoskey, passed away April 17, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. |
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Lawrence Wayne Von Tersch, Ph.D. Okemos Dr. Lawrence Wayne Von Tersch, 87 of Okemos passed away April 19, 2010. Born March 17, 1923 in Waverly, Iowa, to Alfred and Martha. He obtained Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. degrees from Iowa State University. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He started his career as a Professor at Iowa State University. He later joined the faculty of Michigan State University in 1956 as a professor of Electrical engineering, founded the MSU Computer Lab, and retired as Dean of the College of Engineering in 1988. Dr. Von Tersch was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, LaValle and his brother Alfred. He is survived by his son Richard (Alanna) Von Tersch of Williamston; brother George (Carol) of Surprise, AZ; sister Elizabeth of Largo, FL; sister-in-law Jean Rubendall of Mesa, AZ; four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 3:30-6:00 p.m. at the MSU University Club, 3435 Forest Rd., Lansing. Memorial contributions can be made to: L.W. Von Tersch Scholarship Fund, College of Engineering Development Office, 3536 Engineering Building, Michigan State University East Lansing, MI, 48824-1226. Online condolences may be made at |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
Monday, April 19, 2010 6:48 AM |
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Lillian Anna (Lily) Rood, age 89‚ of Ypsilanti, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2010, at the Arbor Hospice Facility in Ann Arbor, from newly diagnosed acute leukemia. She was born in South Haven on Sept. 27, 1920, a daughter of Edward A. and Glendora (Enlow) Rood. In childhood she was particularly close to her brother Ted, her double cousin Phyllis, and cousins Shirley and Patty. Lily attended Covert High School and graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in music and early-elementary education. She then received her master’s degree in guidance and counseling in 1958. Lily served in the U.S. Army Air Force as a PFC during World War II at Hamilton Field, Calif. Relatives and friends will be received from 12-1 p.m. Tuesdayat the Eley Funeral Home in Centreville, where services will follow at 1 p.m.. Dr. Reverend Karin Orr of the Centreville United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be at Prairie River Cemetery in Centreville. The family will appreciate memorial contributions made to the church. View a complete obituary and leave online messages for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.   |
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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. |
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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.   |
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. |
Saturday, April 24, 2010 1:55 AM |
EDINA, Minn. -- Margaret Marie "Peggy" Sandquist, 53, of Eden Prairie, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Redeemer Health and Rehab in Edina, after a lengthy battle with cancer. |
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Marie Rose, 86, of Cheboygan, passed away Wednesday April 14, 2010 at Hospice House in Cheboygan. No services are planed at this time. Nordman Funeral Home is taking care of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Cheboygan. |
Sunday, April 18, 2010 6:48 AM |
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Thursday, April 22, 2010 8:50 AM |
Marlo Amtsbuechler, 74, of Petoskey, died early Thursday morning, April 22, 2010, at Hiland Cottage. |
Friday, April 23, 2010 9:57 AM |
Marlo L. Amtsbuechler, 74, of Petoskey, passed away Thursday morning, April 22, 2010, at Hiland Cottage. |
Saturday, April 24, 2010 7:07 AM |
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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. |
Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:30 AM |
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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. |
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92, of Lansing, died Friday. Visitation 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.   |
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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. |
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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 |
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Olivia Alberta Handy, age 96, of Tecumseh died Monday, April 19, 2010, at Tecumseh Place with her family at her side and under 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. |
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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. |
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:44 AM |
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48, of East Lansing, died April 19. Memorial services 11 a.m. Monday at All Saints Episcopal Church, East Lansing. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. |
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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. |
Saturday, April 24, 2010 2:20 AM |
Pearl Porath passed peacefully with prayers the morning of April 23, 2010. For the past 8 years Pearl had been a resident of Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee, Ohio. |
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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.   |
Saturday, April 24, 2010 7:07 AM |
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Friday, April 23, 2010 1:02 AM |
BEAL, ROY ROBERT; age 69; suddenly April 21, 2010. |
Friday, April 23, 2010 1:02 AM |
TOWNSEND, RUSSELL W.; of Waterford; April 20, 2010; age 75. |
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. |
58, of Holt, died Wednesday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
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 her Lord 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. |
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 8:39 AM |
Robert A. Donnelly, 39, of Pleasantview Township, passed away April 19, 2010. |
Robert James Spitler Sr., 74, of Gladwin, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 15, 2010. |
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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. |
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. |
Ruby (Hanson) E. Bowerman Springfield, MO Ruby E. (Hanson) Bowerman, 80 of Springfield, formerly of Lansing, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010. She was born on June 7, 1929, in Alma Center, Wisconsin. She graduated from Alma Center School (K-12), and attended three years at North Central Bible College, one year at Minneapolis Nursing School and graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree from Eau Claire University and her Master of Arts from Northern Michigan University. Ruby was a school teacher, wife and mother. She married Allen J. Bowerman on August 4, 1962, in Alma Center, WI. Ruby attended Evangel Temple Assemblies of God Church and was a member of the Evangel University Ladies Auxiliary. She was a volunteer camp counselor and did church service and leadership. She enjoyed reading, photography, family and traveling. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Esther; brothers, Melvin, Edward, Arnold, David; and sister, Ruth. She is survived by her husband, Allen Bowerman; children, Kevin and Christie Bowerman, Karen Bowerman; three grandchildren, Daniel, Benjamin, Adeline Bowerman; brothers, Donald, Clifford and Clarence; sisters, Esther, Eunice, Ethel and Bonnie; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Visitation and funeral services were held in Springfield, Missouri. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Gideons International, PO Box 4221, Springfield, Missouri 65808. |
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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. |
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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. |
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. |
61, of Webberville, died Tuesday. Memorial services 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Niblack Funeral Home, Dillingham Liverance Chapel, Fowlerville. |
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Sara Mae (Roudebush) Pressler, 83, of Coldwater, died Thursday, April 22, 2010, at her home. Visitation will also be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Church of Christ in Bronson until time of services at 2 p.m. Interment will be Tuesday at Pleasant Chapel Cemetery in Huntington, Ind. Memorial contributions may be directed to Church of Christ in Bronson. Arrangements are being handled by Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. |
46, of Lansing, Meijer stock handler, died Thursday. Visitation 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Tiffany Funeral Home. |
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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, 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. |
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Stanley (Stanislaw) Dobek, 83, of Tecumseh, Mich., passed away suddenly April 16, 2010. He was born in Odry, Poland, on April 27, 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.  |
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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. |
Monday, April 19, 2010 9:20 AM |
Stephen Koper, 91, of Petoskey, formerly of Warren, died Feb. 11, 2010, at home. |
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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.   |
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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.   |
Saturday, April 24, 2010 1:07 AM |
AMES, TEANE; of Thomas, Michigan and Fort Collins, Colorado; passed away April 13, 2010 in Carson City, Nevada. |
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LEINENGER, TEDDY G.; of Waterford, formerly of Atlanta, Michigan; April 23, 2010; age 61. |
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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. |
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Thomas A. Sourbeck Oct. 9, 1947-April 22, 2010 Saturday, April 24, 2010 2:20 AM |
Thomas A. Sourbeck, age 62, of Carleton, MI died on Thursday, April 22, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. Friends may visit in the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Carleton Chapel on Monday April 26, 2010 from 1 to 7 PM. |
Monday, April 19, 2010 7:57 AM |
Thomas William Foltz, 59, of Petoskey, died April 17, 2010, in an auto accident in Petoskey. |
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. |
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70, of Lansing, died Thursday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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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. |
Vincent James Petrarca April 19, 2010 Thursday, April 22, 2010 11:33 AM |
Vincent James Petrarca, 43, of Erie died Monday in his home. |
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 8:19 AM |
Walter Neer, 81, of Petoskey, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. |
Sunday, April 18, 2010 6:48 AM |
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William B. "Pops" Richards Lansing Age 82, passed away April 22, 2010. He was born December 22, 1927 in Lansing the son of Reginald and Mary (Paynter) Richards. William was a member of Central United Methodist Church since 1945 and was active in the choir since 1950. He graduated from Michigan State University and belonged to the MSU Alumni Association, MSU Rebounders Club and the Downtown Coaches Club. William also worked for MSU for over 30 years, retiring in 1993. He played in an over 70-softball league and several bowling leagues. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Norma Jean Richards; 2 daughters, Kelley J. Richards and Lynne M. Richards; and brother, Anthony W. Richards. He is survived by his wife, Karen Wallace; children, William B. Richards, Jr., Robert David Richards and Christopher Alan Richards; 10 stepchildren, Cathy (Jon) Sayer, Jerry Wallace, Chris Wallace, Kim Wallace, Duane Daugherty, Eldonna Daugherty, Patricia Chovance, Linda Rourke, Sharon Daugherty, Roland Smith; 23 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; and sister, Marian (Fred) Hodgson. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Central United Methodist Church with the Rev. Stephen F. Ezop, M.Div. officiating. Interment will follow in Deepdale Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central United Methodist Church Music Department. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Zigmund "Ziggy" Urbanski, 85, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010, in Ironwood. |
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