| 93, of Mason, died Sunday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel, Mason. |
| AuraLee Sturgeon, 68, of Midland, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Tendercare Nursing Home, Midland, following a long illness. |
| Monday, April 26, 2010 1:19 AM |
| UEBBING, BARBARA ANN; age 81; April 24, 2010; of Troy. |
| 23, of Charlotte, former U.S. Marine, Wal-Mart theft prevention officer, died Friday. Visitation 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. |
| Benjamin Allyn Bradley Charlotte Age 23, died Friday, April 23, 2010. Mr. Bradley was born August 6, 1986 in Charlotte, MI the son of Ivan & Beverly (Stall) Bradley. He is survived by his parents, along with his siblings: Heather and Cameron. He is also survived by his sweetheart, Audrey Baughman; grandparents, Evelynn & Douglas Stall; great grandmother, Dorathea Stall; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Russell and Dorothy Bradley and great-grandfather, Verle Stall. Ben served his country in the Marine Corps from August of 2005 to August 2009 serving two deployments to Iraq. He loved the Lord and enjoyed playing the guitar, doing so on the worship team while on the Marine Base, and currently with the Nashville Assembly of God Church. While in high school, he played the Tuba and sousaphone in the Charlotte bands, ran on the track team, and was active in Boy Scouts and the New Country 4-H Club. While he had a very gentle nature, he was adventurous and loved life. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Nashville Assembly of God Church with Pastor Glenn Branham officiating. Interment will be at Gresham Cemetery. The family will welcome visitors Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m at the Pray Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at |
| Monday, April 26, 2010 6:59 AM |
| Bernice Minchella Bernice (Rose) Minchella (nee Rossi). Passed away April 25, 2010, at the age of 76. Beloved wife of Michael. Loving mother of Michele (Jim) Sweeney, Jeanine (Mark) Patchak, and Denise (John) Wilczynski. Proud grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of two. Dearest Godmother of Betty Straka. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Bernice enjoyed spending time crocheting, knitting, quilting and winning at the casino. Visitation Tuesday from 3-9 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus rosary service at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr). Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Share a memory at www.bcfh.com. |
| 89, of Laingsburg, retired Oldsmobile (Lansing) parts department employee, died Friday. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday at Watkins Brothers Funeral Home, Laingsburg. |
| 79, of Lansing, retired General Motors parts division employee, died Wednesday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. |
| 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. |
| 84, of Delton, formerly of Charlotte, former J.C. Penney Co. merchandise assistant, and Burroughs School Board (Johnston Township) member, died Friday. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Family Pleasantview Church, Lacey. Arrangements by Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Battle Creek. |
| 95, of Grand Ledge, retired General Motors secretary, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. today at Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
| 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. |
| Friday, April 23, 2010 8:12 AM |
| Brian M. Kassuba, 40, of Gaylord, died April 19, 2010. |
| Monday, April 26, 2010 6:59 AM |
| Bryan A. Hawkins Bryan A. Hawkins, age 32, of Warren for 32 years, died April 24, 2010, at his home. He was born May 10, 1977, in Warren. He was a member of the Special Needs Boy Scouts of America Troop 390 and a member of the Order of the Arrow. Beloved son of Susan and the late Robert; dear grandson of Lillian Orban; dear nephew of Linda (Chuck) Holloway and Bill (Donna) Hawkins; loving cousin of Christopher (Tonya), Arielle and Karie. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. vigil service at the Warren Chapel of the E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors Inc., 22642 Ryan Road (1 block south of 9 Mile Road). Mr. Hawkins will lie instate Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Warren. Share memories at www.mandziukfuneralhome.com. |
| Sunday, April 25, 2010 2:03 AM |
| WRIGHT, CHARLES F; age 54; of Rochester Hills; April 23, 2010. |
| Monday, April 26, 2010 5:30 AM |
| Aug. 24, 1932 - April 24, 2010 Carl Clyde Beutler, 77, of Weidman passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at his home with his family by his side. |
| Carol A. (Cushion) White Montague Westfield, Indiana March 22, 1937-April 25, 2010 Age 73, formerly of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away peacefully after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Raymond L. White and also by her second husband of almost 20 years, R. Reed Montague. Carol is survived by her 8 children, Margaret (Charlie) Clark, Mark White, Michelle (James) Wilson, Richard (Angela) White, Matthew White, and triplets, Mary (Peter) Vanzwoll, Marie ( Neal) Wasson, and Marian White. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 2 due in the fall. Carol is also survived by sister Ellie Eedy and brother Dudley Cushion and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents Harold and Mary Cushion, 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Carol was a loving mother, homemaker, and loved to play Bingo and cards. For the past 6 years she has resided in Westfield, Indiana. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 2:00 p.m. at the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. The family will receive friends Tuesday 4-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. There will also be a memorial held at a later date in the Indianapolis area. Donations may be made to St. Vincent Hospice 8450 Payne Rd. Indianapolis, Indiana 46268 or the, , Capital Area Service Center 3100 West Road Building B Suite 110 East Lansing, MI 48813. Online condolences and guest book entries may be made at |
| 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. |
| 73, of Westfield, Ind., formerly of Grand Ledge, died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7:19 AM |
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| Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:44 AM |
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| 94, of Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of Lansing, died April 22. Services 2 p.m. Thursday at Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
| 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. |
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| 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. |
| 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. |
| Monday, April 26, 2010 1:19 AM |
| HARGRAVES, DAVID "STAN"; age 66; of Gladwin, Michigan, and formally of Commerce Twp.; born on March 23, 1944 in New Madrid County, Missouri and passed away on April 22, 2010 in Port Charlotte, Florida. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 71, of Edwardsburg, formerly of Middleton, U.S. Air Force veteran, carpenter, died March 30. Services have been held. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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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| Donald Caudill, 73, of Bronson, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. |
| Monday, April 26, 2010 6:59 AM |
| Donald H. Semrau Donald H. Semrau, age 82, of Mount Clemens, passed away April 24, 2010. He was born on September 7, 1927, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, a son of the late Herbert and Annette (Hecht) Semrau. Don was a self-employed carpenter for 47 years and retired in 1992. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mount Clemens, the Boy Scouts of America, Mount Clemens Housing Commission, Kiwanis Club of Michigan, and several church committees. Don deeply loved his family, camping, traveling and carving. Mr. Semrau is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara and three children, Marilyn Semrau of Eastpointe, David (Kellie) Semrau of Chesterfield Township and Julie (Robert) Johnson of Roseville; family friend, Greg; four grandchildren, Justin, Lacie, Lindsey and Jacob and a sister, Barbara Pagett of Macomb Township. Don was predeceased by a sister, Virginia Fortier. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 57 Southbound Gratiot Avenue (at Cass Avenue), Mount Clemens with the Reverend Donna officiating. Burial will follow at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East in Clinton Township. Memorial contributions to United Methodist Church of Mount Clemens or Henry Ford Hospice. Mr. Semrau will rest in the Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot Avenue, Mount Clemens on Tuesday from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Wednesday at church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. |
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| Donna J. Miller, age 86 years, of Adrian, formerly of Hudson, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010, at her home. She was born on Oct. 10, 1923, in Hudson, the daughter of Clarence and Mildred (Day) Kelley. Donna graduated from Hudson High School in 1941. She married Jay Elwood Miller on Aug. 24, 1945, in Hudson. He preceded her in death on Jan. 16, 1968. She worked at the Kroger Egg Company as a grader in Hudson and then later as an egg inspector for the USDA. Donna was an avid sports fan, especially of the Detroit Tigers. She enjoyed watching many sports on TV, especially hockey, bowling and baseball. She also loved playing cards, computer card games and activities at the senior centers in Adrian, Tecumseh and Hudson. Donna is survived by four children, Gary Miller of Hudson, Gordon Miller of Adrian, Beverley (Doug) Herrmann of Newaygo and Barb (Toney) Isom of Adrian; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, granddaughter and brother, Donald Kelley. Funeral services for Donna will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Hudson. Visitation will be on Monday, April 26, 2010, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
| Dora “Lucille” Roehrs, 86, of Beaverton, passed away after a long illness on Monday, April 19, 2010 in Midland. |
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| 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. |
| 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. |
| 58, of Lansing, Thompson's Car Clinic owner, died Thursday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Church. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
| 87, of Lansing, state MIOSHA executive secretary, died Thursday. Graveside services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Deepdale Memorial Park. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. |
| Elinor A. Compson Born Jan. 1, 1934 in Lansing MI, died April 24, 2010 Big Rapids, MI Ellie was an office worker with the John Bean Corp. and then a retiree of the Lansing State Journal. Pre-deceased by husband Marvin ,Brother Leroy VanOrder and parents Royal and Mary Irene. Ellie is survived by daughter Cheryl (Danny) Robinson, son Clyde (Gina) Long time companion Richard Bott all of Mecosta, Brother Gary L VanOrder Sr. of Jackson 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren Services will held Wednesday April 28 at 11:00 a.m. at the Crittenden-Hansen Funeral Home 469 Wheatland (M20) Remus, MI 989-967-3464 Visitation will take place Tuesday April 27 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. |
| 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. |
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| Emery L. Cramer, age 81, of Sturgis, beloved husband, father, Paw-Paw, grandpa and great-grandpa, passed away Thursday morning, April 22, 2010, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born June 27, 1928, in Columbia City, Ind., a son of the late Emery and Esther (Dexter) Cramer. Mr. Cramer originally came to Sturgis in 1960. They resided there until 2000, when he and his wife moved to Virginia, where they resided for three years. They then moved to Holland, then returned to Sturgis in 2009. His early life was spent in the Fort Wayne, Ind., area. On Sept. 24, 1949, he married Beverly Bridge in Fort Wayne, Ind. Mr. Cramer was an accountant by trade and retired from Parma Tube in Sturgis, where he had held the position of controller for 10 years. Prior to joining Parma Tube he had been employed by Grav-i-Flo in Sturgis and Central States Grain in Fort Wayne. He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis and a former member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and the Loyal Order of Moose #574. He was proud to have served his country first with the Merchant Marines and later he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from 1946-1950 and was stationed in China. He earned the rank of sergeant. He enjoyed playing golf, bowling, reading and was a talented woodworker. He has left behind a loving family to cherish his memory through their tears. They will remember him with many smiles, laughs, stories and much love. This is the way he would want it until they are all reunited with him in heaven. He and Beverly’s loving marriage of 60 years serves as a shining example of true dedication as husband and wife. He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly; a daughter, Theresa Potts of Sturgis; a son, Michael Cramer; four grandchildren, Amy (Aaron) Morris of Sturgis, Julie Swihart, of Sturgis, Scott (Alisha) Roberts of Sturgis and Tony (Tara) Cramer of Holland; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, David (Rita) Bridge of Indianapolis and William Bridge of Williamsburg, Va.; and many nieces and nephews. His parents, two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of Emery L. Cramer will be held at a later date, to be announced. Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel of Sturgis is handling the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Cramer’s memory consider the Sturgis Foundation for a young person’s sports scholarship, c/o: Sturgis Foundation, 310 N. Franks Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
| Friday, April 23, 2010 8:42 AM |
| Ernest Dale Everett Sr., 77, of Central Lake, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010, in Kalkaska. |
| Monday, April 26, 2010 12:44 AM |
| WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Eva F. Coumbe, 83, a lifelong Ironwood resident, died Monday, March 22, 2010, in Wakefield. |
| 61, of Grand Ledge, retired Grand Ledge Public Schools elementary school teacher, died Friday. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
| Evelyn E. Hoxworth Florida Age 93, formerly of Battle Creek. Evelyn Hoxworth's two sets of grandparents lived in Derby, England. Her parents George and Annie Wood immigrated to the United States in 1910, settling in Battle Creek, in a small community called Brownlee Park. Evelyn was born January 14, 1917, and already had a three year old brother, George. The family moved to Chicago, Illinois area when the children were very young. She attended school and graduated from two years of college with a degree in teaching. She taught for three years in a small country one room school boarding with farmers. Evelyn had known Warren Hoxworth for many years as his family lived in the same Brownlee Park community, but when romance bloomed, Warren proposed and they were married in 1930. Consumers Power Company transferred Warren to Lansing, MI, and worked for 37 years retiring in 1973. They settled at Traveler's Rest Airstream Park and enjoyed 20 years of retirement together. Warren died in 1993. Two children were born to them, a daughter, Ruthann Wolthuis now living in Ionia, MI, raising three grandchildren, Sheri Stoner, Susan Hooper and Steve Wolthuis and a total of seven great-grandchildren. A son Roy lives in Dunnellon, Florida working for Hospice of Marion County in Ocala. He had two children, a daughter Erin killed in an automobile accident in 1992 and Tate, a son living with his family of four little girls in Greer, South Carolina. Evelyn lived in Zephyrhills, Florida 17 years and was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Evelyn's brother George was a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was killed in Alaska. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday April 28, 2010, at the Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel in Battle Creek. Visitation will be held at the cemetery chapel from 1:30 p.m. until service time. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. |
| 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. |
| Sunday, April 25, 2010 2:03 AM |
| BAKER-BOWMAN, FRANCES K.; of Pontiac; April 22, 2010; at 73 years of age. |
| Sunday, April 25, 2010 2:03 AM |
| ZOCH FRANCIS H; Born to Mary & Henry Zoch on May 1, 1940 into a family steeped in love. |
| Monday, April 26, 2010 1:19 AM |
| GETTLESON, FRANKLIN. Beloved husband of the late Gail M. Gettleson; cherished father of Michelle Gettleson, Scott (Jennifer) Gettleson and Robin (Brian Whitten) Gettleson; adoring grandfather of Ramona Bea Whitten Gettleson, Gabrielle Gettleson and Olivia Gail Whitten Gettleson; loving sister of Lorraine (Irving) Merkovitz; son of the late Benjamin and the late Helen Gettleson. |
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| 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. |
| Friday, April 16, 2010 1:56 PM |
| Florence Mae Browe, 90, of Charlevoix, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at the Charlevoix Area Hospital. |
| 84, of Lansing, died April 13. Memorial services 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Mason Outreach Program of Community Mental Health. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
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| Monday, April 26, 2010 1:19 AM |
| GOLDSTONE, GEORGE HENRY; age 92; of Bloomfield Hills; died April 22, 2010 at his home. |
| Sunday, April 25, 2010 2:03 AM |
| KEANE, GERALD EDWARD; passed away on April 8, 2010; at the age of 72. |
| Saturday, April 24, 2010 7:07 AM |
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| Monday, April 26, 2010 8:03 AM |
| George A. Claus, 74, of East Jordan, died Friday, April 23, 2010, at Charlevoix Area Hospital. |
| Monday, April 26, 2010 6:59 AM |
| Gertrude Ann Hudak Gertrude Ann Hudak, age 67, of Warren, and known to her loved ones as “Trudy,” passed away peacefully on April 23, 2010. She was born in Detroit on April 4, 1943. Trudy is survived by her siblings; Joseph Hudak of California, Ralph (Rita) Hudak of Lapeer, John Hudak of Arizona, Helen (William) Fowler of Warren, Raymond (Laura) Hudak of Ohio, and Bernadette Van Steenkiste of Warren. Trudy was a loving aunt. She is survived by her five nieces, 10 nephews, 12 grand-nieces, and seven grand-nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Helen (nee: Panzik) Hudak; her niece, Lisa Hudak; nephew, Jeff Fowler, and grand-nephew, Alexander Hudak. Trudy graduated from St. Clement High School and attended the Center for Creative Studies. She retired from the General Motors Art Department after 30 loyal years of service. After her retirement, Trudy enjoyed dancing, movies, sing-a-longs, and shopping. Trudy will lie instate Tuesday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10 a.m., at St. Clement Catholic Church in Center Line. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township, Mich. Memorial donations are welcomed to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, Mich. 48207. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com. |
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| Gertrude L. “Betsy” Avery, age 101, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, April 15, 2010, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born Aug. 25, 1908, in Wabash County, Ind., a daughter of the late Edward U. and E. Blanch (Keel) Wetters. Mrs. Avery had resided in Sturgis since 1944, coming from Bippus, Ind., where she graduated from Bippus High School with the class of 1926. On July 30, 1944, she married Harvey G. Avery in Sturgis. He died Sept. 8, 1991. Mrs. Avery had been employed by the U.S. Postal Service until moving to Sturgis. Following her marriage she assisted her husband in the Avery Studio and Camera Shop in Sturgis. She was a member and past president of the Business and Professional Woman’s Club. She was a life member of the Professional Photographers of Michigan and Sigma Phi Gama-Beta Chapter of Huntington, Ind., and an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. She is survived a daughter; Pamela Sue Gearhart of White Pigeon; a stepson, Russell Avery of Vicksburg; a daughter-in-law, Helen Jean Avery of Colon; 11 grandchildren, Phillip Avery of Sturgis, Brian (Laura) Avery of Vicksburg, Terry Ann (Bob) Millard of Piedmont, S.C., Cheri (Tom) Rose of Augusta, Michelle Williams of White Pigeon, Jo Ann (Steve) Herman of Ringgold, Ga., Sandra (David) Sweet of Wakefield, R.I., D.J. (Rocky) Goodson of Sherwood, Katie Lynn Bussard of White Pigeon, Kurt Kuenzel of Kalamazoo and Karl (Cheryl) Kuenzel of Kalamazoo; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Jo Ann S. (Crago) Kuenzel Smith; a stepson, Donald Avery; and a brother, Donald G. Wetters. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 2-2:45 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis, where the memorial service celebrating the life of Gertrude “Betsy” Avery will begin at 3 p.m. The Rev. Robert Keim will officiate. Private burial of the ashes will take place at the Fairview Cemetery in Wabash County, Ind., at a later date. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, is handling the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Avery’s memory consider the First United Methodist Church, 200 Pleasant Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091 or Thurston Woods Village, 307 N. Franks Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
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| Glenn R. Buter, age 88, died on April 22, 2010, at the Courtyards, on the Brethren Village retirement community’s campus, where he was a resident. Glenn was the husband of the late Ann Ruth Brower Buter, who died Feb. 22, 2006, and with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage on Christmas Day 2005. Born in Zeeland, Mich., he was the son of the late Gustave and Nellie Bos Buter. A former Zeeland resident, he was a graduate of Holland Christian High School and, later in his career, the Executive Management Course, Harvard. Mr. Buter was employed by Whitehall Products Inc. for 27 years. When he joined the company in 1952 as a Sales Representative, it was known as Mail Pouch Tobacco Company. In 1957 he was promoted to Division Manager, in 1964 he was named Eastern Field Sales Manager and in 1969 National Sales Manager, a position he held until his retirement in 1979. Prior to joining Whitehall Products he served as a District Representative for W.K. Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Mr. Buter lived in Zeeland until 1964 when he, his wife and their family relocated to Lancaster, Pa. In 1970 he was transferred to Mail Pouch headquarters in Wheeling, W.V., where he and his family resided in adjacent St. Clairsville, Ohio, until 1979. Upon his retirement that year they returned to Zeeland, Mich. They made their residence in the Zeeland area until 2002, when they returned to Lancaster, Pa. While residing in Zeeland from 1979 to 2002, Glenn was affiliated in management with A.D. Bos Company in Holland, Mich. Mr. Buter along with his wife, Ann Ruth, were Charter Members of Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Zeeland, and attended the Covenant United Methodist Church in Lancaster. Prior to leaving the Zeeland area, Glenn was a member of the Gil Karsten American Legion Post and for many years was a manager of the Zeeland Softball Team. He was a life member of BPOE No. 1315 Holland, Mich. An avid Standardbred Horse enthusiast and member of the Michigan Standardbred Breeders Association, he was involved with and a loyal supporter of the Buter Racing Stables. While residing in St. Clairsville, Ohio, and with horses racing at the Meadows in Washington, Pa., he was very active with their Horseman’s Association of which he was a past president. He is survived by four sons, Terry Glenn, husband of Dixie A., Clinton, Mich., Thomas Scott, Lancaster, Pa., Timothy Kevin, husband of Belinda S., Clinton, Mich., and Todd Layne, husband of Lynette M., Manchester, Mich. Also surviving are grandchildren Meegan Jo, Kristy Lynn, Joshua Charles, Jason Glenn, Regina Marie, Tyler Layne and Trevor Lee; great-grandchildren Sage Walker, Spence Robert, Calli Christine and Hayleigh Elizabeth; a sister-in-law, Esther F. Brouwer, of Holland; and three nephews. Private funeral services and interment will be held in Zeeland, Mich. |
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| Gloria Ann Hoekenga, age 75, of Holland, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Life House of Holland. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church of Holland, 695 State Street. Visitation will be immediately following the service at the Church. Arrangements by the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 188 West 32nd Street, Holland. www.lifestorynet.com Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
| 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. |
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| Grace L. Hull, 86, of Sturgis, died Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Sturgis Hospital. In 2008, Mrs. Hull moved from Elkhart, Ind., to Sturgis. She was a retired teacher who had taught in Plymouth, Ind., and a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in LaGrange, Ind. Mrs. Hull was born on Jan. 18, 1924, in Renigunta, South India to Rev. Carl M. and Cora (Knupke) Doermann. On August 2, 1947, in Mendota, Ill., she married Dwight C. Hull. He survives in Sturgis. Also surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Stephen Becze of Howe, Ind.; five grandchildren; a sister, Ellen Hillmer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and two brothers, Ralph Doermann of Columbus, Ohio and Alfred Doermann of Taneytown, MD. She was preceded in death by a son, James S. Hull in July 2000; her parents; and a brother, Dr. Paul Doermann. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, at Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 797 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, Ind., with Revs. Sandra Hutchens and Thomas McShannock officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Donaldson, Ind. Visitation will be on Monday at the church from 2 p.m. until service time. Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, Ind., is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com. |
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| Harold Waterway, 88, of Holland, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 East 16th St, Holland. The Reverend Heidi De Jonge will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Lakewood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Harderwyk Ministries Organ Fund. An online registry is available at 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. |
| Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:49 AM |
| Helen E. Schwartzfisher, 93, of Petoskey, died April 21, 2010, at the Bortz Health Care of Petoskey. |
| 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. |
| Herbert "Herb" Nelson Brehmer Bath Age 75, passed away April 24, 2010. He was born October 2, 1934 in Traverse City, MI to Herbert H. and Agda D. (Nelson). Herb graduated from Suttons Bay High School followed by Michigan State University where he earned a degree for Civil Engineering. He retired after 35 years service with the Michigan Department of Transportation. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Rosalyn Adams. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Sharon; sisters, Leila (Owen) Bahle and Ethel Rushmore; children, Craig Brehmer of Durand and Amy Holmes of Lansing; grandchildren, Eric Holmes and Gayle Holmes; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Washington, DeWitt, MI, followed by a Graveside Service at Deepdale Memorial Gardens, Lansing, MI with Pastor Richard A. Moe officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3383 E. Lake Lansing Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823. On line condolences may be made to |
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| 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. |
| Monday, April 26, 2010 5:30 AM |
| Irene Beatty, 88, of Mecosta passed away on Friday, April 23, 2010. Funeral arrangements are pending with Crittenden-Hansen Funeral Home of Remus. |
| 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. |
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| Irene Ethel Simonson, 83, of Holland, died Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Hospice House of Holland. Arrangements will be announced by the Mulder Chapel Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 188 W. 32nd St. www.lifestorynet.com |
| Sunday, April 25, 2010 2:03 AM |
| LIVINGSTONE, JAMES A.; age 70; of Goodrich; passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010. |
| Sunday, April 25, 2010 10:00 AM |
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| 81, of Grand Ledge, U.S. Navy veteran, retired Fisher Body supervisor, died April 12. Memorial services 11 a.m. Friday at Grand Ledge Opera House. Arrangements by Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
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| 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, N.M.; 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 at the 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.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
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| James “Jim” Martin Orlowsky, 68, of Carlisle, Pa., died April 18, 2010. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Adrian. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Adrian, Mich., with Military Honors conducted by the Michigan Army National Guard Honor Guard. A viewing will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Adrian. |
| 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. |
| Friday, April 23, 2010 6:58 AM |
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| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7:19 AM |
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| Jerry A. Smith, 62, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, died 6:20 a.m., Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Triumph Hospital of Lima, Ohio. He was born March 9, 1948, in Coldwater, the son of Clarence C. and Effie Marie (Smith) Smith. On June 30, 1979, he married Linda M. Schuerman, and she survives. Other survivors include step-son Jeffrey (Samantha) Schuerman of Coldwater, grandchildren Darius and Lyric Schuerman and brother Paul W. Smith of Coldwater. He was preceded in death by sisters Janet Walker and Barbara Cole. Jerry worked at Alcem Aluminum Co., Coldwater. He had also worked at Crotty, Inc., Quincy and Wheel Tech, Fremont, Ind. A U.S. Army veteran, he served from 1966 to 1969 and was stationed in Germany. He enjoyed fishing, playing bingo and deer hunting. Funeral services will be 3 p.m., Sunday, April 25, 2010, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Pastor R.J. Davis officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the National Cemetery, Battle Creek. The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home. Military rites will be conducted at the funeral home by the Wapakoneta V.F.W., following the funeral service on Sunday. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.bayliffandeleyfh.com. |
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| 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. |
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| Monday, April 26, 2010 12:42 AM |
| PORT HURON, Mich. -- Our father, John E. Siebert Sr., 81, died on Saturday, April 24, 2010, after a lengthy illness. |
| Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:44 AM |
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| Monday, April 19, 2010 8:04 AM |
| John O. Rogers, 74, of Petoskey, died April 19, 2010, at his residence. |
| 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. |
| 78, of Lansing, died Saturday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home. |
| Friday, April 23, 2010 6:58 AM |
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| 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. |
| Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:44 AM |
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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. |
| Monday, April 26, 2010 6:59 AM |
| Jullieanne MacDonald Jullieanne “Julie” MacDonald, age 84, of Shelby Township, April 25, 2010. Cherished wife of Alan, sharing nearly 60 years together. Loving mother of Alice Mac Donald and Martine Mac Donald (Joseph Yankee). Beloved grandmother of Leah Yankee (Joseph Condon) and Andrew Yankee. Dear sister of Adrienne Caiazzi and George (Lois) Goeminne. Julie is also survived by her sister-in-law, Louise Goeminne. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Goeminne. Visitation (today) Monday 3-8 p.m. at Gramer Funeral Home, Diener Chapel, 48271 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township. Instate Tuesday 10 a.m. until time of funeral Mass 11 a.m., St. Kieran Catholic Church, 53600 Mound Rd, Shelby Township. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Michigan Humane Society, envelopes available at the funeral home. Share online condolences at www.gramerfuneralhome.com. |
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7:19 AM |
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| Sunday, April 25, 2010 2:03 AM |
| FARMER, KARLA SUE; age 61; of Rochester Hills; April 21, 2010. |
| 89, of Lansing, died Saturday. Visitation 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
| 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. |
| Sunday, April 25, 2010 10:00 AM |
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| Sunday, April 25, 2010 2:03 AM |
| GARRETSON, LEE SMITH, SR.; a long-time resident of West Bloomfield; died on April 12, 2010; at the age of 87. |
| 69, of Haslett, died Friday. Services 1 p.m. today at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. |
| 65, of Okemos, retired plastics manufacturing machinist, died Saturday. Services noon Tuesday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston Chapel. |
| Monday, April 19, 2010 9:20 AM |
| Lawrence “Larry” Bedrick, of Petoskey, passed away April 17, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. |
| 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. |
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| Lester Wiersma, age 85, of Zeeland took the morning sun ray to Glory, Sunday, April 25, 2010, at Hospice House of Holland. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Faith Reformed Church, 220 W. Central Ave. in Zeeland. Reverend David Smits will be officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St. in Holland. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Treasure Coast Hospice in Hobe Sound, FL, Hospice of Holland or Faith Reformed Church. Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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| 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. |
| 82, of Grand Ledge, retired General Motors die maker, died Friday. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
| Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:30 AM |
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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. |
| Monday, April 26, 2010 5:30 AM |
| Madeline Baxter age 72 of St. Louis died Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Gratiot Community Hospital, Alma, Michigan. Visitation will be on Tuesday 2-8 p.m. with family present 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel. Mass of Christian |
| 72, of St. Louis, died Sunday. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Alma. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel. |
| Sunday, April 25, 2010 10:00 AM |
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| 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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| Margaret Norton, 89, of Bronson, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Drew’s Place in Coldwater. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. |
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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. |
| Monday, April 26, 2010 6:32 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
| Marjorie Davis, age 87, of Vicksburg, passed away on April 24, 2010. Marjorie was born on July 4, 1922. She was the daughter of Lester and Orpha (McDonald) Muir. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m today at Life Story Funeral Home, 409 S. Main St., Vicksburg (649-1697). Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Chapman Memorial Nazarene Church with a viewing an hour before. Marjorie’s family includes Ann (Robert) Eastman, of Grand Blanc; Thomas (Joyce) Davis, of Oakland; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and twin sister, Maxine (Robert) Cohrs, of Vicksburg. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Baker Davis, in 2008. Please visit Marjorie’s memory page at www.lifestorynet.com, where you can sign her memory book online before coming to the funeral home or make a memorial donation to Global Connections www.globalconnectionsonline.org. |
| 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. |
| Sunday, April 25, 2010 10:00 AM |
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| 91, of Lansing, retired bookkeeper, died Thursday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Tuesday at North Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
| Monday, April 26, 2010 6:59 AM |
| Mary Frances Lademan Mary Frances Lademan, age 74, died April 25, 2010. Beloved Wife of Frederick “Jack” for 52 years. Dear mother of Anne (Marty) Kane, Jane (Gary) Gasparovich, Paul (Joann), Patrick, Mary Carol (George) Trussler and Marilyn (Dave) Rolfe. Proud grandmother of 11. Also remembered by one great-granddaughter. Loving sister of Bernard (Kathy) Streberger, James (Linda) Streberger, Cathy (Steve) Federighe and the late Betty Ann Streberger. Predeceased by her parents Frank & Ruth Streberger and her stepmother Mary Regner. Visitation at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile) Tuesday 3-9 p.m. Scripture service at 7 p.m. Instate 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Blase Catholic Church 12151 15 Mile at Maple Lane until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial Resurrection. Mrs. Lademan worked for the Detroit News “Jane Lee Experience” column, a State Farm insurance agent, as well as an organist for several area Catholic churches. Tributes to the Alzheimer’s Association are welcome. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
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| Mary L. Rose, age 79, of Tecumseh went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 22, 2010. She was born July 31, 1930, in Dundee, Mich., the daughter of Forrest J. and Edythe Ann (Kingsley) Louden. Mary was an active member of the Tecumseh Missionary Baptist Church. She retired from Herrick Memorial Hospital after 44 years of service. Mary also participated in the Foster Grandparent Program with Lenawee County schools. Mary is survived by her children, Edye (Mike) Macey of Jonesville, Christopher Rose of Tecumseh, Andy (Brenda) Rose of Petersburg, Brenda (Steve) Gorton of Tecumseh, Connie Chapman of Tecumseh, Stella Rowe of Tecumseh, Ethel (Jim) Collins of Tecumseh, Lawence Rose of Blissfield, James Robert Rose, Jr. of Palmyra and Jane (Butch) Keith of Tecumseh; 25 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ila Smith of Wayland. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Robert Rose Sr.; three children, Mark Steven, Susan Kay and David; three brothers; one sister; and one grandson, Shay Rose. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday April 26, 2010, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with the Rev. Brian Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Litchfield District Library. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
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| Mary Louise Naill (Harding), longtime resident of Worthington, Ohio, who most recently lived at Whetstone Gardens and Care Center in Columbus, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010. |
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| Mrs. Matilda Lucretia Heath, age 105, of Zeeland, formerly of Newaygo, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010 in Zeeland. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. from the McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo Chapel on Monday, April 26, 2010. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral. 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. |
| Melvin J. Kenyon Charlotte Melvin John Kenyon, age 79, passed away April 22, 2010 in Harver De Grace, MD. He was born February 5, 1931 in Detroit, MI, son to McKinley and Viola (Moran) Kenyon. Melvin was a retired welder from Anchor Motor Freight and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army and Air Force. He was a life member of the Charlotte F.O.E. #3552, member of the American Legion VFW; enjoyed to tinker and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his three sons: John M. (Marian) of Hanover, MD, Curtis M. (Missy) of Nashville, MI and Corey M. of Charlotte, MI; one daughter, Sherri Kenyon (Craig) of Missoula, MT, 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; three brothers: Richard (Nancy), Bob (Kay) and Don (Lois), two sisters, Jane (Norm) Walker and Delores (Clarence) Papp and sister-in-law, Mary Kenyon. He was preceded in death by his brothers Max and Russ. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 2:00 p.m.. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday 5-9 p.m. For those desiring, contributions may be made to the American Lung Assoc. Online condolences may be made at |
| 79, of Charlotte, retired Anchor Motor Freight welder, died Thursday. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
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| Merlin F. Sachs, 88, of Tempe, AZ, formerly of Monroe passed away April 8, 2010 after a short illness. |
| 48, of Lansing, Dietz Janitorial Services supervisor, died Friday. Memorial services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
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| 92, of Lansing, died Friday. Services 10 a.m. today at St. Mary Cathedral. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
| Sunday, April 25, 2010 2:03 AM |
| LUECK, NORMAN L; age 84; of Rochester Hills; April 23, 2010. |
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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. Funeral arrangements for Eugene C. Garrigan are pending at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. |
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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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| 76, of Mason, retired Ingham County School District secretary, died Sunday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel, Mason. |
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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. |
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| Paul Herman, 74, of Morenci passed away Friday, April 23, 2010, at Bixby Medical Center in Adrian. He was born on Nov. 10, 1935, in Ottoville, Ohio, the son of Othmar and Emma (Smith) Herman. On June 23, 1959, in Madison he married Patricia DeLongchamp and she survives. Paul has lived in Morenci since 1994. He was formerly employed at American Chain and Cable in Adrian as a tool setter from where he retired in 1986. Paul served his country during the Korean War in the Air Force. He was a member of the Morenci American Legion #368, a life member of the Adrian VFW, and a life member of the Korean War Veterans. Besides his wife, Pat, Paul is survived by a daughter, Teresa (David) Earles of Tecumseh; a son, Paul (Lorilie) Herman of Columbus, Ohio; two grandchildren, Rachel and Matthew Earles; six sisters, Carol (Ora) Hatcher of Sylvania, Ohio, Joyce (Mike) Dwyer of Morenci, Mary Ellen Davis of Adrian, Delores Rayer of North Branch, Minn., Lillian Warren (Rollin Lauber) of Hudson, and Diana (William) Mundhenk of Fayette, Ohio; three brothers, Richard Herman of Tennessee, Robert (Ingrid) Herman of California, and David Davis (Joan Hood) of Tucson, Ariz.; three half-sisters, Vicki Herman, Gayle (Lyle) Clark and Karen Herman; two half-brothers, Charles Herman and Daniel Herman; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth DeLongchamp and Lois Evans both of Adrian; and many nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Henry Davis; a sister, Clara Jeanette Herman; two brothers, Oscar and Edward Herman; and two brothers-in-law, Robert and William DeLongchamp. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Morenci with Fr. Gary Ferguson officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements were through the Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci. |
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| In Loving Memory of Paul Matthew Gavin, Jr. Dec. 14, 1973 ~ April 26, 2009 There is not a day we don't think of you. We miss you so much Paulie. Our hearts are broken. Love you always Joann, Jim, Amy & Matt |
| 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. |
| Saturday, April 24, 2010 7:07 AM |
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| 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. |
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 8:39 AM |
| Robert A. Donnelly, 39, of Pleasantview Township, passed away April 19, 2010. |
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| Robert James Spitler Sr., 74, of Gladwin, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 15, 2010. |
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| Monday, April 26, 2010 6:59 AM |
| Ronald J. Faralisz Ronald J. Faralisz, age 65, died April 24, 2010. Beloved husband of Diane (nee Cannon) for 45 years. Loving father of Gina (Bill) Nicholson, Tracy (Ric) Essad and Angie (Rob) Graham. Dear grandfather of Billy, Tiffany, Ryan, Charlotte and Joe. Dear brother of Butch (JoAnn), Marvin and Judy. Loving son of Marie (the late Leonard). Ron retired in 2007 from GM after 39 years. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc. (Shelby Twp.), 54880 Van Dyke Ave. at 25 Mile Rd. Funeral Wednesday Instate 10 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church 12500 Canal Rd. (west of Schoenherr Rd.) until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
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| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Monday, April 26, 2010 1:19 AM |
| WEBB, SANDRA CHRISTINE; of Sylvan Lake; April 25, 2010; age 10; born November 26, 1999 in Commerce Twp., MI. |
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| COLYER, SHERIE (SIDOCK); of Gladwin, formerly of Waterford; went home to be with the Lord suddenly on April 24, 2010; age 56. |
| Sunday, April 25, 2010 2:03 AM |
| ROWE, SYLVIA; age 59; of Shelby Township; April 22, 2010. |
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| Samuel “Jeff” Lawrence, age 87, of Tecumseh passed away April 23, 2010. He was born Feb. 27, 1923, in Paris, Tenn., the son of Colonel Dewey and Nellie (Calloway) Lawrence. He is survived by his spouse, Evelyn; his daughter, Betty (Ron) Lawrence Tincher; his son, Brian (Dee) Lawrence; his granddaughter, Sheri Carey; three great-grandchildren, Ashley, Adrian and Alec; two stepchildren, Cheryl (John) Broedell and Larry (Mary) Given; one sister, Lucille Brown; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Samuel’s final resting place will be in the Williams Family Cemetery in Paintsville, Ky. His family will have a private memorial service at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Samuel served his country in the 877th Airborne Battalion in WWII and he will receive Military Honors from the Adrian VFW Post 1584 Annis-Fint. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Condolences may be offered online at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
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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. |
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| Sara Mae Pressler (Roudebush), 83, Coldwater, died on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at her home. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 12 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Bronson. Pastor Mike Roberts will officiate. Visitation will also be held on Monday at the church for two hours prior to the service, beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at the Pleasant Chapel Cemetery in Huntington, Ind. Sara was born June 10, 1926 in Huntington, Ind. to James and Mary (Myers) Sprowl. She graduated from Huntington High School. She married Keith M. Roudebush who preceded her in death in May 1994. She later married Richard Pressler. He also preceded her in death in July 1998. Sara was a resident of Branch County for the past 30 years coming from Huntington, Ind. She had worked as a Registered Nurse at the Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne and at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater for many years. Her last job was at Azle Manor in Azle, Texas, where she had lived for a few years. Sara was a member of the Church of Christ in Bronson. She enjoyed her jewelry, purses, mood lipstick, crocheting, and going out to eat. Sara is survived by daughters Sharon Kay (Warren) Wade of Burr Oak, Kenet K. (Phillip) DuBois of Coldwater and Lee-Anor (Jeffry) Roudebush-Martin of Coldwater, sons Rodney Ray Roudebush of Azle, Texas and Larry Lee Roudebush of Florida, sister Betty Ann Fisher of Huntington, Ind. and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to both of her husbands, Sara was also preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Church of Christ in Bronson. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to leave a message in the family online guest book. Arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. |
| 46, of Lansing, Meijer stock handler, died Thursday. Services 11:30 a.m. today at Bretton Woods Covenant Church. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. |
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| 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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| 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. |
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| Stephen J. Eldredge, age 52, of Holland, died Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Hospice House of Holland. The memorial service for Stephen will be May 1, 2010 in Salt Lake City. A Celebration of Life will be held this summer in Holland. www.lakeshorememorial.com Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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| Stephen Koper, 91, of Petoskey, formerly of Warren, died Feb. 11, 2010, at home. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Monday, April 26, 2010 5:30 AM |
| Aug. 7, 1949 - April 14, 2010 Suzanne Tamim-Borton, aged 60, passed away on April 14, 2010 at her home in Vestaburg |
| Sunday, April 25, 2010 2:03 AM |
| LEINENGER, TEDDY G.; of Waterford, formerly of Atlanta, Michigan; April 23, 2010; age 61. |
| Sunday, April 25, 2010 2:03 AM |
| HOSKINS, TONI M.; age 45; of Pineville, KY, formerly of Walled Lake; died April 22, 2010. |
| 84, of Corunna, died Saturday. Services 1 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Corunna Chapel. |
| Saturday, April 24, 2010 8:46 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
| Theodore F. Vogt died April 22, 2010, at Bixby Medical Center in Adrian, Mich. He will be buried next to his parents, Roman and Emma, and his brother, Robert, at Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia, Mich. Arrangements were under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
| 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. |
| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7:19 AM |
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| 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 25, 2010 10:00 AM |
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| Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:30 AM |
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| Sunday, April 25, 2010 9:16 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
| Warren Edward Sevrence, age 86, of Lansing passed away April 20, 2010. He was born July 10, 1923, to Jack and Ruth Sevrence. Warren worked at American Chain and Cable for 36 years. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joan. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Visitation for friends and family will be one hour prior to the service. Contributions in Warren’s memory may be made to the Shriners Hospital Cripple & Burns Units, c/o Elf Khurafeh Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., P.O. Box 3261, Saginaw, MI 48605 or Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter, 310 N. Main, Ste 100, Chelsea, MI 48823. Online condolences may be made at www.gorslineruncimanlansing.com. |
| 86, of Lansing, American Chain and Cable mechanical engineer, died April 20. Memorial services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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| William "Bill" Emery Casnovsky Monday, April 26, 2010 5:30 AM |
| July 7, 1925 - April 24, 2010 William "Bill" E. Casnovsky, age 84, of Ithaca was born into eternal life Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Gratiot Medical Center. |
| Friday, April 23, 2010 6:58 AM |
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| 84, of Ithaca, retired farmer, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Alma. Arrangements by Barden Funeral Home, Ithaca Chapel. |
| Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:30 AM |
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| Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:44 AM |
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| 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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