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Alexander Perreman Alexander Perreman, age 94, of Marine City, died on Sunday, June 6, 2010. He was born May 31, 1916 in Proctor, Minnesota to the late Casimier and Philomena Perreman. He is survived by his children, Ronald (Vickie) Perreman of Marine City, Diane (Donald) Spishock of Macomb, Karen (Bruce) Spencer of Trotwood, Ohio; 10 grandchildren, Dan and Jerry Ehrke, Ronald, Scott, and Dean Perreman, Troy and Drew Cunningham, Karlyn Semlow, Jenelle and Bruce Spencer; 14 great-grandchildren, Christopher, Alyse and Andrew Ehrke, Michael, Joseph, Katherine and Samantha Perreman, Joshua and Austin Cunningham, Keagan and Emma Semlow, Sandy and Rob Williams and Chloe Cunningham; a great-great-grandson, Eli Ehrke; and brother-in-law Odiel VanHeuver. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Irene; siblings, Helen and Albert Perreman and Martha Wicke. Visitation will be held in the Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, 140 South Main, Mount Clemens on Tuesday, 2-8 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m. Funeral services Wednesday, at St. Louis Catholic Church, 24415 Crocker Blvd., Clinton Township, 10 a.m. (instate 9:30 a.m.). Entombment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township. Contributions to St. John Hospice. www.vickfuneralhome.com |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 2:27 AM |
HURLEY, Wis. -- Alfio Toni, 80, of Hurley, died Friday, June 4, 2010, in Hurley. |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 7:01 AM |
Arthur Hase Arthur Hase, age 87, a resident of St. Clair Shores, died Saturday June 5, 2010 at his home. He was born December 22, 1922 in Detroit, Mich. Arthur was a veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corps and served in WWII. He was a long time employee of Chrysler Amplex Division and retired in 1983. He loved being with his children and grandchildren and helping them whenever he could. He also loved spending time at his cottage in Port Austin, Mich. and volunteering his services at church. Loving husband of Mabel for 64 years. Loving father of Cheryl (Bill) Hatfield, Darlene (Dennis) Upton, Butch Arthur Hase. Grandfather to Shelley, Tom, Nick, Ashley, Derek, Damon, Darren, Lindsay and Mindy; great-grandfather of 11 boys and girls. Survived by sisters, Lillian Meier and Elsie Rohrer. Predeceased by sister, Olga Gellert; grandchildren, Jason Hase and Danielle Upton; great-grand children, Ian and Tara Upton. Visitation Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. and Wednesday, 2-8 p.m. at Buehler Funeral Home, 26429 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville, Mich. Funeral Thursday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 30003 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores. Instate 9 a.m., Service at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Jack M. Cascione officiating. Memorial contributions to St. John Hospice or Redeemer Lutheran Church. |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 6:10 AM |
Aydrial Walker Holt of Mt. Pleasant, infant daughter of Robert Allen Holt, Jr. and Ashawnee Lynne Sprague, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2010 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw. |
83, of Owosso, seamstress, died Monday. Private services will be held. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso. |
Clarence M. Hansen East Lansing Professor Clarence M. Hansen, age 96, died May 23, 2010. Clarence was born July 2, 1913 on the family farm in Victory Township, Mason County, Michigan. He graduated from Ludington High School, studied mechanical engineering at Wayne State University, earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Western Michigan College, his Master of Arts degree (in Industrial Education) from Columbia University, and also did advanced work at Michigan State University. He taught high school Shop classes in South Haven, Michigan where he also enjoyed hobbies making jewelry, pottery, metal art and furniture. In 1945 he was recruited to a research assistant position in the Agricultural Engineering Department, Michigan State College (now MSU). He was promoted to full Professor in 1970. Clarence's work at MSU included teaching, extension, and a focus on research in Power & Machinery. His work led him to travel widely, having visited 67 countries in his lifetime starting with Columbia, South America in 1952 for a year with his family as part of the Point Four Program. He made many trips to Europe, and visited five continents with sabbatical leaves in China, Japan, Taiwan, Egypt, and Chile. He acted as the "Chief of Party", with Co-Leader and wife, Thelma, on a People to People trip to the Soviet Union in 1988. During his professional and retirement years Clarence authored 141 papers and was granted 14 patents, including one each with his sons, Charles and Dennis. He was a Fellow in the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) where he held many committee chairmanships. Honors included Michigan Section ASAE Engineer of the Year and a meritorious award from the Polish Ministry of Agriculture for mentoring Polish students. From 1966 to 1979 he mentored 24 students from many foreign countries. He acted as chairman of the organizing committee when the International Commission of Agricultural Engineering (CIGR) held its meeting at MSU in 1979. He was given a prestigious award by CIGR for his achievements in agricultural engineering and also received a meritorious award from the French Government. Clarence retired from MSU in 1980, and in addition to his many professional accomplishments he was a member of the Executive Board for both the State YMCA and Camp-Hayo-Went Ha, and served as President of the State YMCA of Michigan. In 2003, he was elected to the Camp Hayo-Went-Ha "Hall of Fame" for his many years of service which began in 1933. Clarence was a member of the Haslett Parkwood Y's Service Club, Lansing Farmers Club (one time president), and a member of the Council of Elders of Peoples Church. He was president of the MSU Retirees Association 1993-95 and also belonged to the MSU Beaumont Society. Clarence is survived by his wife of 49 years and 10 months, Thelma; son Charles (Mary) and their daughters, Jodi (Doug) Kozma and Karen (Patrick) Weese; son Dennis (Barbara) and their daughters, Stephanie (Nicholas) Friant and Lisa (Matt) Alcorn; son Marvin (Peggy) Dunn and their daughter Sarah (Craig) Penquite and son Kenneth (Jennifer); and daughter Ann (Shelby) Robertson and their daughters, Linda (Don) Filcek, Laurel (Andy) McCoy and Beth (Matt) McAlvey; along with 16 great-grandchildren. Clarence was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth, (Sedestrom); and his brothers Dean, Fred (Dorothy), and Paul (Edna). A Memorial Service will be held June 10, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Peoples Church, 200 West Grand River Ave., East Lansing, Michigan, with the Rev. Dr. Harry H. Johnson officiating. A private interment at Acacia Park Cemetery, Beverly Hills, Michigan will be held on June 11, 2010. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to the many staff at Burcham Hills Retirement Community and Hartland Hospice for the outstanding care and understanding they provided Clarence in his last months. In lieu of flowers it is desired that memorials be given to: the Campership Program, at the State YMCA Camp Hayo-Went-Ha, 919 N. East Torch Lake Dr., Central Lake, MI 49622; the Parkwood YMCA, 2306 Haslett Rd., East Lansing, MI, 48823; the 4-H Children's Garden, Michigan 4-H Foundation, 240 Spartan Way East Lansing, MI 48824; or Peoples Church of East Lansing, 200 West Grand River Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Lansing, Michigan. Online condolences may be made at |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 7:01 AM |
Clyde L. Grimes Jr. Clyde L. Grimes Jr., age 81, died June 6, 2010. Beloved husband of the late June. Loving father of Lori (Spencer) Smith and the late Bootsy Van Houten and Edward Grimes. Brother of Pat Elliott, Betty (Edward) Davis, John (Sharon) Grimes and Carol (David) Raines. Also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services Thursday 11 a.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd. (N. of 15 Mile Rd.) Visitation Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Burial West Hill Cemetery in Sherman, Texas. |
Curtis Wayne Parker, 84, of Paso Robles, California, passed away May 19, 2010 at the Mission View Health Center in San Luis, Obispo, California. |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 6:58 AM |
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ONTONAGON, Mich. -- Daniel T. Tyree, 96, of Ontonagon, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010, at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. |
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David Harold Hall, age 77, passed away, June 4, 2010, at home. He was born Jan. 19, 1933, in Altapass, N.C., the son of Preston Hall and Eliza Tripett. He served valiantly in the Korean Conflict twice, receiving two Silver Stars and two Purple Hearts. He married Julia Ann Griffith of Adrian on March 12, 1956. He worked at Stubnitz for 35 years and later retired from Hardwoods of Michigan in Clinton. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Julia Ann Hall, on Dec. 9, 2005. He is survived by his children, Ricky Hall, Robbie (Andrea) Hall, Rhonda (Larry) Smiddy and David Robert Hall; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Hall; sister, Deborah Hall; and several brothers and sisters of Spruce Pine, N.C., and Florida. He was a lifetime member of the Adrian VFW, DAV and Adrian American Legion Post 275. Visitation will be on Monday, June 7, 2010, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Graveside services will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian with the Rev. Chris Cadwallader officiating.  Military honors will be conducted by the Adrian VFW Post 1584 Annis Fint. Condolences may be offered online at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 9:10 AM |
David Henry Drenth, 65, of East Jordan, died Friday, May 28, 2010, in Kalkaska. |
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David Michael Leone, 55, of Aberdeen, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2010, in Palm Desert, Calif., after a battle with cancer. |
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Delores P. Wagoner, 79, of Constantine, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at the home of her daughter Libby Owens in Constantine. Relatives and friends will be received from 5-7 p.m.  Friday at the Constantine United Methodist Church, where religous services will follow at 7 p.m. A complete obituary will be in Friday’s Journal. Arrangements are being handled by the Eley Funeral Home in Constantine.   |
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Donald C. Morrow, 83, of Cheboygan, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at the Hospice House in Cheboygan surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held today, Thursday, June 3, 2010, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. with a scripture service beginning at 7 p.m. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 4, 2010 at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at St. Mary/St. Charles Catholic Church. The Rev. Paul Megge will officiate and burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Read more HERE in Thursday's Tribune. |
Saturday, June 5, 2010 2:08 AM |
WAUSAU, Wis. -- Donald Douglas Haanpaa, 69, of Ironwood, Mich., died Sunday, May 23, 2010, in Wausau. |
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 6:52 AM |
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79, of St. Louis, retired Lansing Public Schools teacher, died Sunday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel. |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 1:11 AM |
DILDINE, ELLEN J.; age 88; of Howell, formerly of Rochester; died June 4, 2010. |
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Edna Rutgers, 92, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Holland, died Friday, June 4, 2010. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Graafschap Christian Reformed Church, 5973 Church St., Holland. Burial will be in Graafschap Cemetery.   Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E.16th St., Holland, and one hour prior to the service at the church.   langelandsterenberg.com |
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July 11, 1957 - June 6, 2010 Edward Joseph "Ed" Lowell, age 52, of Alma, MI, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 6, 2010 with his wife, Deborah, at his side. |
Edwin E. "Gene" Gronau Sr., age 81, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at his home. |
Elizabeth Bates Stehman Williamston Elizabeth Bates Stehman passed away June 4, 2010, in Williamston, Michigan. Elizabeth was born March 23, 1919, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John F. and Harriet (Coates) Bates. A "navy junior," as a child she lived in Pennsylvania, California, Massachusetts, Maryland, Washington state, Panama, and Washington D. C. A graduate of Central High School (Washington D. C.), she earned a B.A. degree in Government from George Washington University in 1940. During World War II she served in the USNR (Waves) prior to her marriage to Vernon A. Stehman. A resident of Okemos from 1956 to 2006, Elizabeth is survived by her sons, Vernon A. Stehman Jr. of Monroe, Michigan, and Frederick B. (Helen) Stehman of Indianapolis, Indiana, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be left at |
Elizabeth J. Zaenger Feb. 25, 1924-June 6, 2010 Monday, June 7, 2010 11:45 AM |
Elizabeth J. Zaenger, 86, of Monroe died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at Fountain View of Monroe. She had been in poor health for four years. |
Sunday, May 30, 2010 7:05 AM |
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102, of Okemos, retired Michigan State Police finger print technician, died Saturday. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday at Church of the Resurrection, Lansing. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
Saturday, June 5, 2010 6:38 AM |
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84, of Bannister, died Saturday. Services have been held. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. |
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Federico Garcia, 78, passed away June 4, 2010. Arrangements pending with J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Frederick L. Mills Higgins Lake Born July 20, 1924, to Fred and Mabel Mills, Fred passed away June 6, 2010 at the age of 85. Fred served in the Marines during WWII, with an honorable discharge and Purple Heart. He made his living at the Board of Water and Light for 38½years retiring as Superintendent of the Fleet Services. He was also the President of the Lansing Community Credit Union for 25 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post #153 in St. Johns and a member of the Elks and Eagles for years. Fred volunteered at Ingham Medical Hospital setting up Lifelines. During Fred's last 23 years he spent his summers at Higgins Lake and his winters in Lakeland, Florida. Preceding Fred in death was his wife of 56 years, Helen Lucille Mills. Surviving are his children, Cathie (Carl) Niemann, Ronald (Debra) Mills and Pamela (Maury) Mills-Pitsch; grandchildren, Casey Filipak, Carrie Niemann, Christopher Mills, Matthew Sims and Aaron Robbins; also his loving companion, Elizabeth Buell. The graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2010 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Lansing. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Memorial donations may be made in Frederick's honor to the Higgins Lake Homeowners Association or your local VFW or American Legion. |
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Gary Lee Lawson, 63, of Shipshewana, Ind., died June 2, 2010 at his home following an extended illness. He was born April 10 1947, in Garrett, Ky., the son of Milford Lee and Mildred (Howard) Larson. He was a U.S. Army veteran and had lived in Shipshewana, Ind. for eight years, coming from White Pigeon. On July 7, 1976, he married Olga Helen Cruz in Charleston, W.Va. He worked in recreational vehicle manufacturng, retiring from Coachman Industries of Middlebury, Ind., after 24 years. He was a musician, drumer and lead singer for the bands Gary Lee and the Sis O Clock News, Good and Plenty, and Wooden Nickel. The bands played locally at the Sturgis Bowl, the Sturgis Eagles lodge and the Sturgis Moose lodge. He was a member of the Baptist church. Surviving are his wife, Olga H. Lawson of Shipshewana; three daughters, Erica Lynn Lawson of South Bend, Ind., Melody Charmaine and Patricia K. (Rick) Young, both of White Pigeon; eight grandchildren; a sister, Herma; and a brother, Connie. He was preceded in death by his parents and 11 brother and sisters. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Services are at 3 p.m. Saturday at Sam’s Place, 60495 Lutz Road, Three Rivers. Arrangements were handled by the Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon. Memorial donations may be direted to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.   |
58, of Lansing, retired computer programmer, died Friday. Services 5 p.m. today at Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Holt-Delhi Chapel. |
Monday, June 7, 2010 10:40 AM |
George A. Clauss, of East Jordan, went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2010. |
Gerald William "Butch" O'Rourke Thursday, June 3, 2010 4:40 PM |
Gerald William "Butch" O'Rourke, age 44, of Vanderbilt, died on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2010, at his home. |
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Gloria Schramm, 67, of Cheboygan, died Saturday June 5, 2010 at Hospice House in Cheboygan. Cremation has taken place and there will be a memorial service held on Saturday June 12, 2010 at the Nordman Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Sister Chris Herald O.P.M. will officiate and visitation will be an hour prior to the service. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 1:11 AM |
BEAN, HARRIET; of Elk Rapids; born June 29, 1929 in Detroit; age 80. |
Saturday, June 5, 2010 10:10 PM |
Harold K. Burke, 85, of Temperance, formerly of Toledo, died May 19 in the Sylvania Care & Rehab Center, Sylvania, Ohio. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Chapel, Temperance. Online condolences at www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com. |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 7:01 AM |
Harvey C. Rieger Harvey C. Rieger, age 87, a resident of Warren, died Friday, June 4, 2010. He was born September 26, 1922, in Detroit, the son of Ludwig "Louie" and Meta (nee: Karschnick) Rieger. Loving husband of Doris (nee: Dettloff). Dear father of James (Jean), John (Claudia), and Janet (Tom) Kliza. Proud grandfather of Jaime, James (Cynthia), Joseph, and Jackie. Predeceased by sisters Ruth Kiley and Lucille Klatzke, and by his first wife Lorraine. A veteran of World War II, Harvey was a lifetime member and past commander of both the VFW and the Military Order of the Cooties. He retired from Ford Motor Company. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile Road) in Warren. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with his final resting place being White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, Michigan. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com. |
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010 6:10 AM |
June 11, 1916 - June 4, 2010 Helen L. Northon, age 93, of Clare, Michigan died June 4, 2010, at "Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. |
Monday, June 7, 2010 10:35 AM |
Herbert L. Winn of Alanson, died at home on Friday, June 4, 2010. A funeral service will be held at noon Thursday, June 10, at the Northern Michigan Baptist Bible Church in Alanson. Pastor Rusty Chatfield will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the service on Thursday from 11 a.m. until noon. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Arrangements are by Stone Funeral Home and a full obituary will follow. |
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Irving S. Brown, 97, formerly of Adrian, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2010. Irving was born Aug. 31, 1912, in Adrian, the son of Floyd and Vera (Powers) Brown. On Nov. 4, 1937, he married Elsie Hebb in Angola, Ind. Irving and Elsie celebrated over 66 years of marriage prior to her death in 2004. Irving worked for Kreighoff as an iron worker for 40 years, retiring in 1977. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed deer hunting and snowmobiling at the family cabin up north. After wintering in Florida for several years, Irving and Elsie made Lake Placid their permanent residence. Irving was a member of the Bethany Assembly of God Church in Adrian and the First Assembly of Lake Placid. He was a former Mason and a member of the Ironworkers Local 55. Surviving Irving are his children, Roy (Nonie) Brown, Betty (Larry) Snyder, both of Lake Placid, Fla., and Joyce (Rudolph) Hanna of Adrian; six grandchildren, Steve (Sandi) Brown, Richard and John French, Todd (Nikki) Hanna, Tam (Brett) Terry, and Sherry (Dan) Shaffer; a stepgrandson, Rodney Snyder; eight great-grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a stepgranddaughter, Angie Cattalino, five brothers and four sisters. The funeral service for Irving will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at Wagley Funeral Home with the Rev. Bruce Jewett and the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. You may also send condolences at  www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Irving may be made to Bethany Assembly of God Church. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
Ivona ‘Verna’ Cebina Feb. 12, 1915-June 3, 2010 Friday, June 4, 2010 9:46 PM |
Ivona “Verna” Cebina, age 95, of Monroe, Mich., passed away June 3, 2010 at Fountain View of Monroe. She had been in declining health. |
Ivona “Verna” Cebina June 3, 2010 Friday, June 4, 2010 11:53 AM |
Ivona “Verna” Cebina, 95, of Monroe died Thursday. |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 1:11 AM |
CULL, JAMES PHILLIP; age 59; of Rochester Hills; June 6, 2010. |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 1:11 AM |
MAKER, JAMES R.; age 73; born on November 20, 1936, and raised in Frankfort, MI; passed away on June 6, 2010. |
Monday, June 7, 2010 2:02 AM |
ARMSTRONG, JOSEPH R.; of Clarkston; June 6, 2010; age 65. |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 1:11 AM |
ARMSTRONG, JOSEPH RAY; of Clarkston; went to be with the Lord June 6, 2010 after a short battle with cancer; age 65. |
Friday, June 4, 2010 6:48 AM |
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51, of Elsie, died Sunday. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. |
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James M. Dennis, 68, of Coldwater, passed away Friday, June 4, 2010 at his home. He was born July 6, 1941 in Pontiac to John and Eleanor Anne (Vorel) Dennis. He graduated from Coldwater High School in 1960. He worked at the former Coldwater State Home and Training School as a guard. He then established a lawn and garden maintenance business. He is survived by sister Judith A. Dennis of Burlington, brother Timmothy A. Dennis of Battle Creek and six nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one niece. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Home, Coldwater, (517) 278-2311. |
Jean Ann (Maurer) Williams, 83 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 9:14 AM |
Jean Ann (Maurer) Williams, age 83, of Vermilion, Ohio, passed away peacefully as a result of complications from Alzheimer's disease on Saturday, May 29, 2010. |
Friday, June 4, 2010 2:43 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Jean B. Orsoni, 94, of Maple Street, Hurley, Wis., died Sunday, April 4, 2010, in Ironwood. |
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Jean Pearl Todino, 99, of Holland, formerly of Toronto, Ohio, died  Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Holland Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Mulder Chapel. www.lifestorynet.com |
Jerry L. Niemann Feb. 25, 1948-June 5, 2010 Monday, June 7, 2010 11:44 AM |
Jerry L. Niemann, age 62, of Carleton, died on Saturday, June 5, 2010 in Monroe, MI. |
Monday, June 7, 2010 6:45 AM |
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Monday, June 7, 2010 10:32 AM |
John E Donalds II, 85, passed away peacefully at The Lodge Care Center in Loveland, Ohio, on March 4, 2010. |
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John Ormsbee, 71, of Cheboygan, died Thursday evening at his home with his loving family at his side. The family will receive callers at the Community Church of Christ on Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 3-8 p.m. There will be a Masonic Memorial service at the church at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be on Monday at the Community Church of Christ at 2 p.m. Read more HERE in Saturday's Tribune. |
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John Joseph Lane, 47, of Holland, died Friday, June 4, 2010, at the Hospice House of Holland. Services will be announced at a later date. The family is being served by Lakeshore Memorial Services. |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 2:29 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- John M. Novak, 87, of E5013 Jackson Road, Ironwood Township, died Friday, June 4, 2010, in Ironwood. |
Sunday, May 30, 2010 7:05 AM |
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Monday, June 7, 2010 10:41 AM |
Former Harbor Springs resident John Wallace, of Fennville, Mich., and Arcadia, Fla., was called peacefully by the Lord on Feb. 26, 2010, to join his wife, Muriel. |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 7:01 AM |
Joseph C. Figurski Joseph C. Figurski, age 85, died June 7, 2010. Beloved husband of Virginia. Loving father of Robert (Jeanette), James (Patty), David (Jan) and Donna. Loving grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of ten. Dearest brother of Margaret (the late Bill) Lark, Marion Crossman, Estelle (the late Richard) Bielicki, Jane (Andy) Skuyra, Donald (Mary) and Dorothy (Jim) Prentice. He was predeceased by five brothers and two sisters. Visitation Wednesday, 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, 36900 Schoenherr Road at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). K of C Rosary Wednesday, 7 p.m. Instate Thursday, 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. time of Mass at St. Anne Church, 32000 Mound Road (bet. 13 & 14 Mile Rd.). Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery. Memorials to Autism Speaks.org appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook @ WujekCalcaterra.com |
57, of Lennon, General Motors electrician, died Saturday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso. |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 7:01 AM |
Joseph J. Coppola Joseph J. Coppola, age 80, died June 5, 2010. Beloved husband of Dolly (Beatrice Vettraino). Loving father of Frank (Robyn), Kathy (Frank) Thieda, Michele Coppola-Ermak, and Sandra (Mitch) Fincher. Proud Papa of seven and one great-grandchild. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Road (at Schoenherr), Tuesday 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Funeral Thursday at St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, 41300 Romeo Plank Road (at Canal). Instate 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass, 10 a.m. Resurrection Cemetery. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com. |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 7:01 AM |
Joseph M. Dziurman Joseph Michael Dziurman, age 89, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at his residence in Sterling Heights. He was born June 27, 1920 in Standish, Michigan. Joseph served as a USMC Sergeant during World War II and was the proud owner of Joe's Meat Market. Beloved husband of Emelia. Loving father of David (Carol), Gerald (Zora), Janice Dziurman and Joseph (Jenna) Dziurman. Dear grandfather of Lisa, Brian (Sarah), Christopher, Amanda, Thomas, Jeremy, Joseph, Katelyn, Michael and Delaney Rae. Dear brother of the late Casmier, Michael, John and Walter. Also survived by Kim Dziurman. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary 7 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. 11470 Thirteen Mile Road (west of Hoover) Warren. Instate Thursday 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Blase Catholic Church, 12151 Fifteen Mile Rd. (East of Dodge Park) Sterling Heights. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Donations to Disabled American Veterans. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 6:10 AM |
March 3, 1921 - June 5, 2010 Joseph P. Sheppard, age 89, of Mt. Pleasant went to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at his home with his family by his side. |
Joseph T. Donofrio June 5, 2010 Saturday, June 5, 2010 10:08 PM |
Joseph T. Donofrio, 83, of Monroe died Saturday morning at home. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home. |
Joseph T. Donofrio Sept. 30, 1926-June 5, 2010 Monday, June 7, 2010 11:46 AM |
Joseph T. Donofrio, 83 years, of Monroe, MI, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010 in his home surrounded by his loving family. |
Sunday, June 6, 2010 7:17 AM |
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010 1:11 AM |
McDONALD, KRISTINE MARIE; of Fenton and Holly, formerly of Oak Park; June 7, 2010; at 41 years of age. |
76, of Lansing, former Michigan State University secretary, died Thursday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home. |
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Wednesday, June 2, 2010 8:24 AM |
Kyle Jeffery Newbury, age 24, of Harbor Springs, died unexpectedly May 28, 2010. |
Sunday, May 30, 2010 7:05 AM |
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Laura E. Robinson June 6, 2010 Monday, June 7, 2010 11:44 AM |
Laura E. Robinson, 91, of Monroe died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday in Fountain View of Monroe. |
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010 7:01 AM |
Leonard P. Jurgelewicz Leonard P. Jurgelewicz, age 86, of Roseville, died June 6, 2010. Dear father of Paul (Carol), Robert (Jackie), Deborah (Mike) Petrucci and Bruce (Sharon). He is survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Dear brother-in-law of Joseph Staniszewski. Predeceased by his wife Virginia and grandson James. Visitation Tuesday, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot Ave., Roseville. Visitation will continue Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Roseville, Mich. In lieu of flowers, friends may donate to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Attn: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com |
Leonard Walters Jr. June 3, 2010 Friday, June 4, 2010 9:47 PM |
Leonard Walters Jr., 74, of Temperance died Thursday at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Chapel, Temperance. |
Leonard Walters Jr. March 10, 1936 - June 3, 2010 Saturday, June 5, 2010 10:08 PM |
Leonard Walters Jr., 74 years, of Temperance, MI passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010 in St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. |
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Lorenza Rodriguez Lansing Passed away Monday, June 7, 2010 at the age of 82. Born January 4, 1928 in San Diego de la Union, Mexico to Severo and Catalina (Camarillo) Morales. Lorenza retired from Lenawee Schools where she worked from 1977-1990 as a teacher's aid. Preceding her in death were her parents, 5 brothers, and 1 sister. Surviving are her husband, Oscar Rodriguez Sr.; sons, Oscar Rodriguez Jr. and Roberto Rodriguez; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 4 sisters; and close cousin, Rosa Maria Barrajas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00a.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Chapel in the Pines Funeral Home. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4p.m. and 6-8p.m. with a rosary being prayed at 7:00p.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Cristo Rey Parish Church for the Building Fund. For online condolences please visit |
82, of Lansing, died Monday. Visitation 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home. |
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Lorraine S. (Witte/Preger) Doolittle, 70, of Clare, formerly of Rhodes passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Clare following a courageous battle with cancer. |
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Louise Baur-Heck passed away June 4, 2010, at Hospice House of Cheboygan. A complete obituary will appear in the Wednesday edition of the Cheboygan Daily Tribune. The Christian Funeral Home is caring for the family. |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 7:01 AM |
Lucille Strzelecki Lucille Strzelecki, age 85, of Warren, passed away June 6, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Peter Strzelecki. She is survived by four children, Lawrence, Patricia, Kathleen, Richard; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday 6-9 p.m.; Thursday 1-9 p.m. with Scripture Service 7 p.m. at David L. Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan Road, Warren. Instate Friday 10 a.m. until Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Cletus Catholic Church, 26262 Ryan Road, Warren. Burial Mt. Olivet Cemetery. |
Lucinda May (Moore Schroeder) Hodgkin, 89 Wednesday, June 2, 2010 9:06 AM |
Lucinda May (Moore Schroeder) Hodgkin, 89, of Boyne City, died Sunday, May 30, 2010, at Charlevoix Area Hospital after a 16-month battle with cancer. |
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Lyle R. “Skip” Franz, 67, of Cheboygan, passed away, Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. The family will greet friends on Thursday, June 10, 2010, from 4-7 p.m., with a memorial service beginning at 6 p.m., at the Christian Funeral Home. Rev. Harry “Budd’ Wagner will officiate. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 6:52 AM |
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010 1:11 AM |
FIELD, MARSHALL A., JR.; age 78; of Rochester Hills; died June 6, 2010. |
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Marcella Brosamer, age 88, of Tecumseh passed away June 5, 2010. Marcella was born April 11, 1922, in Churubusco, Ind., the daughter of Harry and Loree (Grable) Boggs. On June 7, 1942, she married Roy J. Brosamer in Defiance, Ohio. He preceded her in death. Marcella was a homemaker and belonged to the Holloway Extension Club. She also was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh, and its Altar Society. Marcella was a loving mother and is survived by her children,  Richard L. (Madelaine) Brosamer, Karen (Dennis) Irelan and Carl Brosamer; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, Roy, she was preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert J. Brosamer; grandson, Roy B. Brosamer; one brother and two sisters. A Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 9. 2010, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh, with the Rev. Fr. Daniel Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh. Visitation will be from 2 to 4  and 6 to 8 p m. Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Condolences to the family may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
Marcella Mary (Geiger) Ready Sept. 27, 1914-June 3, 2010 Friday, June 4, 2010 9:47 PM |
Marcella Mary (Geiger) Ready passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2010, at 4:45 p.m. at the Lutheran Home, Monroe, under the care of Mercy Memorial Hospice. |
Sunday, June 6, 2010 7:17 AM |
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Marilyn J. Campbell: Jan. 29, 1932 – June 4, 2010 Sunday, June 6, 2010 9:05 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Marilyn J. Campbell, 78, of Fayette passed away Friday evening, June 4, 2010, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind., following complications from a stroke. She was born on Jan. 29, 1932, in Fulton County, Ohio, to the late Harold and Geneva (Kline) Huntley. She married LaVon Campbell on Aug. 15, 1978, in Tazewell, Tenn., and he survives. Marilyn graduated from the Gorham Fayette High School Class of 1950. She was employed as a bookkeeper for Dutch Village store in West Unity, and had previously worked many years at the former Foodland store in Fayette. Marilyn’s greatest passions in her life were her grandchildren and gardening. Surviving Marilyn besides her husband, LaVon, are one son, Thomas (Bonnie) Berry of Bellefontaine, Ohio; five daughters, Sandra (Matt) Crommer of Waldron, Mich., Brenda Richardson (Bill Dickey) of Waldron, Lisa Meyers of West Unity, Rebecca Metcalf of Cement City, Mich., and Vickie Betz of Queens Creek, Ariz.; a sister, Janet Crisenbery of Flippin, Ark.; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by two siblings, Martha Moore and Gene Huntley. A funeral service for Marilyn Campbell will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home-Barrett Chapel in Fayette with the Rev. Aden Porter and the Rev. Winston Hatcliff officiating. Interment will follow at the Pleasant View Union Cemetery in Fayette. The family will receive friends for visitation Monday evening from 4 to 8 p.m. Family and friends can view Marilyn’s obituary and send condolences to her family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
Sunday, June 6, 2010 7:17 AM |
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Marjorie M. Tegge was born March 29, 1915, the daughter of Joseph R. and Mildred Allen. She graduated from Dearborn High and Detroit Business Institute. |
Thursday, June 3, 2010 10:09 AM |
Mark A. Weisler, 59, of Boyne City, passed away at his home surrounded by his family and friends on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. |
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 8:25 AM |
Mark D. Littler died in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Oct. 28, 2009, at the age of 98. |
Mark Steve Karns June 8, 1963-June 3, 2010 Friday, June 4, 2010 11:13 PM |
Mark Steve Karns, 46 yrs, of Monroe, died Wednesday in Mercy Memorial Hospital. All services will be private. |
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 8:26 AM |
Mark Weisler, 59, of Boyne City, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at his home. |
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Mary A. Shall, 88, of Bay City, formerly of Tower, died at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City on June 5, 2010. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home.   |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 6:10 AM |
Oct. 6, 1923 - June 6, 2010 Mary Burdell Reihl, 86, of Mt. Pleasant went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at her home. |
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Mary Emilie Pospisil Sept. 23, 1913 - June 3, 2010 Friday, June 4, 2010 9:45 PM |
Mary Emilie Pospisil, age 96, of Maybee, Mich. passed away June 3, 2010. |
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Max Laverne Mitchell died surrounded by his loving family on June 6, 2010 at Cameron Hospital. He was born Jan. 11, 1920 in Ray, Ind. to Carlyle and Juanita (Pridgeon) Mitchell. Max attended the Fremont, Ind. schools and graduated from Fremont High School in 1937. While at Fremont, he participated for four years in varsity baseball, basketball and track. During his senior year, he won the state sectional long jump title and went on to participate at the state meet. He attended Western Michigan University, where he received his BA degree in 1941 and attended Indiana University receiving his Masters degree in 1951.  He married Thelma Martin in 1940 and they lived in Fremont their entire married lives. Max was a teacher, coach, principal and school board member at Fremont High School for over 35 years and for three years was principal of Orland High School. During his working career, he also served as assistant cashier for The First National Bank of Fremont. Max was a World War II veteran and spent two years as a staff sergeant in the Army and was stationed in the Philippine Islands. When he retired from the Fremont Community Schools, the school board honored him by naming all athletic fields The Max L. Mitchell Complex. He was elected to the Indiana High School Athletic Association Board of Control and was Vice President of its Athletic Council. He held many offices while at Fremont: President of the Town Board, Chamber of Commerce President, Commander of the American Legion, 50-year member of Masonic Lodge, 50-year member of The Pythion Lodge and long-time member of the Fremont United Methodist Church. Max enjoyed baseball, reading, golf, and fishing and was an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers and the Indiana Hoosier Basketball team. Max is survived by his wife Thelma, daughters Patty (Jerry) Champion and Kathy Lantz and son Marty (Shirlee) Mitchell. He is also survived by his sister Rosemary (Roger) Burlingame. He and Thelma have nine grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Sisters Janet Goodwin and Julee Lodder preceded him in death as well as his parents. Services are as follows and burial will be at Ray Covenentor Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Ind. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Fremont United Methodist Church. Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church of Fremont and Starr Commonwealth for children. Condolences may be sent online to www.beamsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Beams Funeral Home, (260) 495-2915. |
Max Leonard 'Lenny' Wagenschutz Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:46 PM |
Max Leonard "Lenny" Wagenschutz Jr., 55, died on May 29, 2010, at his home in Alanson. |
Monday, June 7, 2010 10:36 AM |
Merton E. Nye of Mentor Township died early this morning, June 7, 2010, at home. Arrangements are pending with Stone Funeral Home and a full obituary will follow. |
Friday, June 4, 2010 10:37 AM |
Michael T. Harris, 63, of Okemos, died suddenly May 30, 2010, while vacationing in Charlevoix. Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 8, at Trinity Church, 3355 Dunckel Road, Lansing, with pastor Royce Allen officiating. |
Monday, June 7, 2010 2:33 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. ­ Milton P. "Milt" Holz, 76, of Ironwood, formerly of Wakefield and Marenisco, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010, in Ironwood. |
Monday, June 7, 2010 2:02 AM |
BENNETT, NANCY J.; age 71; of West Bloomfield; passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010. |
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Nancy Marie Bradley, age 61, formerly of Sturgis, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Borgess Medical Center following a lengthy illness.   She was born in Goshen, Ind., the daughter of Harold and Rosalee (McDonald) Goble. Mrs. Bradley leaves to cherish her memory, her loving family, one daughter, Catrina Bradley, of Bristol, Ind.; three sons, Anthony (Bobbie) Bradley, of Three Rivers, Troy Bradley, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Aaron (Wendy) Holtsinger, of Bristol, Ind.; seven grandchildren, Kristen and Morgan Bradley, Carle and Nate Munson, Taylor and Troy Holtsinger, and Carrie Bradley; one sister, Jan Holtsinger; one brother, Greg (Kay) Goble. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by the Hohner Funeral Home.   |
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Nancy M. Watson, 86, died Sunday, June 6, 2010. Services will be announced by the family at a later date. Lakeshore Memorial Services is assisting the family. |
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 9:10 AM |
Nellie Holborn, 87, of Charlevoix, died May 31, 2010, in Charlevoix. |
Monday, June 7, 2010 10:30 AM |
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Nicholas Lentini, M.D., F.I.C.S., 97, of West Palm Beach, Fla. and formerly of Cheboygan, died Monday, May 24, 2010.    The funeral Mass of the Resurrection for Dr. Lentini took place at Holy Name Catholic Church in West Palm Beach on May 27 and his remains will be buried at the military veteran’s South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, Fla.   Read more HERE in Thursday's Tribune.   |
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Norman J. Walde Jr., 70, of West Olive, died Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Hospice House of Holland.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services.  lakeshorememorial.com |
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Arnold Simmons Arnold M. “Jake” Simmons, 66, of Adrian, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010, at his home under the loving care of his family. Arnold was born Feb. 29, 1944, in Hudson.    Cremation will take place. A memorial service will be at 11a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at Jasper Bible Church, in Adrian, with  the Rev. Bruce Jewett officiating.  You may send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com.   |
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Delbert Eugene White, 84, of Camden and Goodland, Fla., passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at home under the loving care of his family. Born Aug. 31, 1925, in Montgomery, he was the son of Ray and Hazel (Thorne) White and graduated from Montgomery High School in 1943. Del was a medic in the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II in the Pacific on the USS Barnes aircraft carrier from 1943-45. He was co-owner and operator of the Montgomery Egg Co.,  for 25 years and also owned and operated Del’s Mobile Homes and The Bluffs. He was instrumental in developing the land at Quincy Heights, Marble Lake and Lake Diane. Del served on the board of directors for the Camden Development Corporation and the Camden Telephone Company. He was a member of the Montgomery American Legion and the Elks and Moose Lodges. Outside of his work and family, Del enjoyed traveling. His journeys took him to Iceland, the Amazon, Costa Rica, Europe, Mexico and Africa. He also enjoyed local travels, specifically on a Motor-Sailor through the Inland Coastal Waterways and a boat cruise through the Great Lakes from Niagara Falls to the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Del was very proud of the fact that he had crossed the International Dateline 25 times as a sailor and later in his travels. On Dec. 21, 1944, he married Jean Stewart and she survives in Camden. Also surviving: three children, Ned (Lisa) White of North Adams; Terri Friedlund (Dave Windle)  Hillsdale and Susan (Rodney) Cortright of Jonesville; special friend, Evelyn Cook of Camden; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters (Mary Miller, Maxine Snyder, Helen Hernandez and Frances Percy), one grandson and one great-grandson. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday  at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with Pastor Don Lee officiating. Visitation is scheduled from noon until time of service Sunday. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Hillsdale County.   |
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Donna May Shafer May 27, 1933 — June 4, 2010 Donna May Shafer, 77, of Litchfield, died Friday, June 4, 2010, at CareLink of Jackson.  She was born May 27, 1933, in Jackson, the daughter of Ralph and Margret (Beebe) Stevens.  Donna attended Jackson High School and enjoyed leisure time playing bingo, cards, gambling and spending time with her family. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Gilbert Shafer, whom she married July 5, 1949; three daughters, Debbie Osmun, Sheryl Shafer and Melissa Lipps, all of Litchfield; three sons,  Roger Shafer, Harrison, Junior Shafer, Harrison and  Jim (Debbie) Shafer, Addison; one sister,  Mary Lou (Benny) McKinney,  Cement City; 20 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Her parents, three sisters, and one brother preceded her in death. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service.   Arrangements by George White Funeral Home, Litchfield.   |
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Gabriel R. Conant Gabriel Rylan Conant, infant son of Kevin and Jessica (Longman) Conant of Hillsdale, passed away Friday, June 4, 2010.  Besides his parents, Gabriel is survived by his grandfather, Steve Longman; his grandfather Kyle Conant; his grandmother Cinda Conant; and several aunts and uncles.  Private family services will take place at a later date. Arrangements for Gabriel Rylan Conant are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. |
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Jacob M. Avalos Jan. 1, 1994 — May 30, 2010 Jacob M. “Jake” Avalos, 16, of Merry Lake, Camden, died suddenly Monday afternoon at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Montpelier, Ohio. He was born on Jan. 1, 1994, in Toledo, Ohio. He is survived by his parents Jeremy J. and Jennifer J. (Avalos) Anderson of Camden. Jake was attending Camden-Frontier High School having finished his sophomore year. Jake was a letter winner on the varsity football team and participated on the track team. He was a member of Lake View United Brethren Church of Camden. Jake is survived by his parents, a sister Megan M. Anderson of Camden; Maternal grandparents David and Nancy Avalos and Darlene and Karl Williams both of Camden; also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by a paternal grandmother Wilma S. Anderson. Visitation hours for Jake will be from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Lake View U.B. Church in Camden. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the church with Pastor Travis C. Ambrose to officiate. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Montpelier, Ohio. Preferred donations are to the Camden-Frontier Athletic Boosters. The Thompson Funeral Home in Pioneer is in charge of the arrangements. |
Obituary: Jesus 'Frank' Villar Thursday, June 3, 2010 12:56 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Jesus Frankcis Villar, 46, of Jerome, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at his home.  He was born Dec. 21, 1963. Graveside funeral services for Jesus “Frank” Villar will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Jerome Cemetery, Somerset Township, with the Rev. Clyde Wonders officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Eagle Funeral Home, Jonesville.   |
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John A. Stemen Oct. 13, 1935 — June 2, 2010 John A. Stemen, 74, of Hillsdale, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born Oct. 13, 1935, in LaGrange, Ind., to Raliah and Ruth (Lehman) Stemen.  He was raised by Rex and Mabelle (Stemen) Francis. John was married June 29, 1957, to Marlene Laser and she preceded him in death Jan. 27, 2000. John retired from Allied Products when they closed the plant in Hillsdale. He was a graduate of Pittsford High School and had lived most all of his life in the Hillsdale area. He was a member of the Hillsdale Elks Lodge 1575, the Hillsdale Moose Lodge and the Jonesville Eagles Lodge. Surviving are two sons, Shawn Stemen of Suttons Bay, Mich. and Brett Stemen of Clinton Township, Mich.; a granddaughter, Sydney (Joel) Hinton and great-granddaughter, Evy Hinton of Eureka, Calif.; a close friend and companion, Linda Gee of Pioneer; sisters, Yvonne (Herb) Black, Stevania “Stevie” Farrell, both of Pittsford, Shirley Hicks of Osseo, Gayle (Robert) Johnston of Hillsdale, Georgia Medlock and Helen Post, both of Coldwater; half sisters, Nancy (Richard) Aker of Coldwater, Vallie Hart of LaGrange, Ind., Phyllis (Charles) Reynolds of Three Rivers, Charlene (Lionel) Winslow and Sue (Raymond) Riddle, both of Coldwater. Funeral services for John Stemen will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Dr. Samuel Wickard officiating. Interment will follow at the Lickley Corners Cemetery in Wright Twp. The family will receive friends for visitation from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Martha L. Bumpus of North Adams passed away Monday May 31, 2010, at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Hillsdale County. She was born Aug. 13, 1929, in North Adams, the daughter of Ray and Gertrude (Daniels) Walters. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard A. “Dick” Bumpus on Dec. 19, 2009, whom she married on Feb. 14, 1948; one son, Michael Bumpus and one brother, Herman Walters. She is survived by two daughters, Karen (Steve) Dewey and Susan (Alan) Cook all of North Adams; one daughter-in-law, Marcia Bumpus of North Adams; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Florence Shum of Iowa; one brother, Charles (Peggy) Walters of Texas and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bumpus was a lifelong resident of North Adams and enjoyed being a homemaker and spending time with her family. She was a member of the North Adams United Methodist Church, the North Adams UMW and the Adams Grange. At her request cremation has taken place and a memorial service to honor the life of Mrs. Martha L. Bumpus will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale beginning at 2 p.m. Friday with Pastor Paul Hane officiating. A private interment will take place in the Northlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1 p.m. until the time of the service Friday at the funeral home in Hillsdale. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the North Adams United Methodist Church or to Hospice of Hillsdale County. Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home – Hillsdale 517-437-0605   |
Obituary: Walter O. Fitzcharles Wednesday, June 2, 2010 12:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Walter O. Fitzcharles, age 66, of rural Montpelier, Ohio, died at 3:37 p.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010, shortly after admittance to Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. Mr. Fitzcharles was a 1962 graduate of Edgerton High School. He served as a volunteer fireman with the Edgerton Fire Department for many years and was a member of its championship waterball team. He was employed with Pretz Stark Construction, Bill Siebenaler Construction, the Pulaski Co-op, and Babb Trucking and retired from Weber Sand and Gravel. He was a member of the Montpelier Eagles, Montpelier Moose Lodge and the Pioneer American Legion. Walter O. Fitzcharles was born on Feb. 24, 1944, in Edgerton, Ohio, the son of Alvin Estel and Gertrude Mae (Wiles) Fitzcharles. He married Patricia A. Mason on Oct. 13, 1962, in Cooney, Ohio, and she survives. He is survived by four sons, Todd (Joni) Fitzcharles, of Mount Airy, N.C., Terry (Mary Jane) Fitzcharles, of Bryan, Ohio, Tim (Pam) Fitzcharles and Tracy (Dawn) Fitzcharles, both of Edgerton, and one daughter, Teresa (Andy) Stickney, of Montpelier, Ohio. Also surviving are one brother, Vaughn Fitzcharles, of Edgerton, and 14 grandchildren, Nathan (Michelle) and Ashley McCandless; Megan Eicher; Jason, Chelsey, Samantha, Cassie, Jeremy Dayne and Kole Fitzcharles; Damion Heinze; Tanner Stickney; Chandler Nester; and Kennedy Stuut; and three great-grandchildren, Dylan and Koleton McCandless and Ainsleigh Papenbrock. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert and Donald Fitzcharles. Visitation will be in the Krill Funeral Home, Edgerton, Ohio, from 2-8 p.m. today. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the Krill Funeral Home, Edgerton, Ohio, with Pastor Byron Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Edgerton. Memorials in the name of Walter O. Fitzcharles may be given to Mooseheart. Condolences may be sent to and the online register may be signed at www.krillfuneralservice.com. |
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Odie Marie Cole-Sparks died May 30, 2010 at her home in Bronson following a one-year illness. She was born Oct. 20, 1960, in Salyersville, Ky., a daughter to Ellis Sparks and Elsie Gipson. She had lived in Salyersville, Ky., Sturgis and Burr Oak. She enjoyed raising her two daughters and spending time with her family. She loved the outdoors and planting flowers and enjoyed collecting Indian stuff along with other things. Surviving are two daughters, Amie Boyd (Jr. Boyd) and April Sarks (Jake Root); two sisters, Emma Mullins and Dorothey Watkins, both of Salyersville; one brother, Isom Sparks of Salyersville, Ky.; three granddaughters; four grandsons; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Ellis Sparks; her mother, Elsie Gipson; six brothers and one sister. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, June 12 at the Burr Oak Missionary Church, 327 N. Third St., Burr Oak. Dinner will follow the service in the fellowship center. Memorial donations may be made to the church, for providing the memorial service and dinner.   |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 7:01 AM |
Other Deaths, 6-8-10 Dean T. Kreucher, 56, of Pontiac, Generations Funeral and Cremation Services |
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 8:25 AM |
Patricia J. Heuvelhorst, 53, of Petoskey, died June 2, 2010, at Bay Bluffs medical care facility in Harbor Springs. |
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Paul McQueen, 76, of Union City, passed away June 4, 2010 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. He was born April 3, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio to Arley and Leona (Hewitt) McQueen. He married Carol A. Jones, Jan. 10, 1954 in Elwood, Ind. She survives. Paul worked at the following business: Union City Fire Apparatus, Griswold Machine, Duo Coach, all of Union City and A.I.A. of Coldwater. His pride and joy was his fox farm and commercial mowing businesses. He loved to fish, trap and all outdoor sports. He is survived by his wife Carol, daughters Donita Bahlman of Union City and Laura Inman of Union City, grandchildren Ellyann Bahlman, Mitchell Inman and Mackenzie Inman, sisters Vivian DeVaney of Frankton, Ind., Joyce McQueen of Tipton, Ind. and Ginny Fouts of Warsaw, Ind. and brother Phillip McQueen of Sherwood. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Arley McQueen, Jr., William Dale McQueen and Mike McQueen, sister Racheal Jarvis and granddaughter Whitney Bahlman. A memorial service celebrating Paul McQueen’s life will be held, Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at River Bend Park, Girard Road, with Pastor Phillip McQueen and Pastor Gary Fouts officiating. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Hom, Union City, (517) 741-9333. |
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Penny Jo Jaquay, 49, of Colon, died Monday, May 24, 2010, at her home. Penny lived in Colon for many years. Throughout her life she worked in factories in the area and later cleaned houses. Penny was born March 10, 1961, at Sturgis Hospital, to Arl J. and Rosabelle Jane (Hambright) Jaquay, who preceded her in death. She grew up in Howe, Ind., and attended Lima School. She married Morgan Scott Parish on Sept. 23, 2009. He survives, along with her sons, Jonas Halferty, John Halfterty and Justin Parish in Colon. In addition, she is survived by a sister, Marsha Jean Jaquay-McAlister of LaGrange, Ind. Another sister, Arla Jane Jaquay-Harker, passed away on June 2, 2010, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Schipper Funeral Home in Colon is assisting the family with arrangements. |
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60, of Lansing, died June 2. Graveside services 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. |
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LEE, RICHARD LAWRENCE; age 83; passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family June 7, 2010. |
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NICHOLSON, ROBERT STEPHEN; age 58; of Macomb Township; died June 6, 2010. |
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Raymond Roy Burnette, 56, of Toledo died Saturday at his home. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Chapel, Temperance. |
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Richard Dwaine Williams, age 85, of Adrian died Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. Arrangements are pending with the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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59, of Springport, former Johnson Systems (Marshall) welder, died Monday. Memorial services 1 p.m. Thursday at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. |
Richard "SCRATCH" E. Schiemann, age 66, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at the Covenant Medical Center-Cooper Campus in Saginaw. |
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Robert Allison Archey of Ludington passed away on February 7, 2010 in Ludington. |
Robert L. Page Leslie Born February 3, 1930 in Lansing, MI, the son of Ruth and Roray Page, died June 6, 2010 at the age of 80. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and was a life member of the VFW Post 7309 in Mason, holding several offices. He was also involved with the American Legion Post 0238. Robert retired from Oldsmobile in 1985 as a Lieutenant in Plant Security and Fire Protection and participated in the Lansing GM Salaried Retirees Club. He enjoyed racing motorcycles, and stock cars. Hunting, fishing and bowling were some of his favorite activities, but his children and grandchildren gave him the greatest joy. He was former president of the Mason Bowling Association and inducted into the 2002 Mason Bowling Association Hall of Fame. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; brother Gene; and sister Joyce Willitt. Surviving is his loving wife and fishing/bowling partner of 48 years, Beverly; son Dana (Andrea) Page; daughter Laurie (Steve) Matthews; grandchildren Lauren, Jordan, and Trent Page; little ones, Zachariah and Benjamin Matthews; and sister Barbara (Jim) Turbok. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service, at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason, MI. Pastor Chris Bigg will be officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 8, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Ball Dunn Chapel. Those desiring may make contributions to the Mason VFW Post 7309, 1243 Hull Road, Mason, MI 48854, or Mason First Church of the Nazarene, 415 E. Maple, Mason, MI 48854, in memory of Mr. Page. On line condolences may be made to |
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Robert J. Morren, age 70, of Tustin, formerly of Allendale, passed away unexpectedly and went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 3, 2010.   He loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerold and Ray Morren; and his sisters, Irene Talsma and Millie Immink. Surviving are his wife, Arlene; sisters, Ruth Vonk, Hazel Kamps; sisters-in-law, Anne Morren, Gert Morren; brothers-in-law, Carl Immink, Harv and Nelva Walters, Duane and Harriet TenBroeke; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be  Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (New Location), 6651 Scott St., Allendale, with Rev. Dan Miller officiating. Interment Robinson Township Cemetery.   Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.   |
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Robert Peter West, age 77, formerly of Portage Lake in Mendon Township, passed away Monday, June 7, 2010, at his home in Sturgis. He was born Dec. 17, 1932, in Oak Park, Ill., a son of Peter Jacob and Ruth Maude (Larson) West. Robert graduated from Austin High School in Chicago. He attended the University of Dubuque in Dubuque, Iowa, where he met his wife, Lorraine Prior Salmon. They were later married on Aug. 28, 1952. in Dundee, Ill. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne, earning the rank of sergeant. He worked in retail most of his life and was owner-operator of Gambles Hardware Store in Sturgis and West Motor Home Leasing. After retirement, he enjoyed working as a security guard and spending time at the lake with his dog, Elf. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Three Rivers, where he was on the vestry. Surviving are his wife, Lorraine; three daughters, Vivian Hope (Michael) Prapuolenis of Wheaton, Ill., Julianne “Julie” Faith (Daniel) Cottin of Sturgis and Linda Love (Thomas) Cottin of Lawrence, Kan.; nine grandchildren, Jonathan and Jasmine Prapuolenis, Dan, Katie and Angela Cottin, Cole (fiancé Dan Phelps), Joe, Mick and Tommy Cottin; a brother, Henry (Georgia) West of Lake Forest, Ill.; a sister, Tomi Miner of Aurora, Ill.; and a cousin, Virginia Cump of Crystal Lake, Ill. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A funeral celebrating the life of Robert P. West will be held at 11 a.m. June 19 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 321 N. Main St., Three Rivers. The family suggests memorial donations be directed to the American Diabetes Association or Trinity Episcopal Church. Envelopes are available at the Hackman Family Funeral Home Rosenberg Chapel,  Sturgis, which is in charge of the arrangements. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.     |
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Robert S. Nicholson Robert Stephen Nicholson, age 58, of Macomb Township, died June 6, 2010. Beloved husband of Denise for 20 years. Loving father of David (Amy) Nicholson, Brian (Jennifer) Szkatulski and Lisa (Jim) Galas. Grandfather of Andrew Nicholson, Dylan Nicholson, Megan Nicholson, Madison Nicholson, Alexander Szkatulski, Jaxon Szkatulski, Julia Galas and Lily Galas. Brother of Barabara (Rick) Creps. Uncle of Matt (Amanda) Creps, Ryan (Meredith) Creps, Elizabeth Creps and Sarah Creps. He worked in the Air Force Reserves as a pilot for 37 years. He was a member of the Reserve Officers Association and the American Legion Post 4. His passion was flying and motorcycles. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Memorial gathering Wednesday, June 9, 2010 from 1-9 p.m. at Lee-Ellena Funeral Home, 46530 Romeo Plank (south of 21 Mile). Memorial service 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 47120 Romeo Plank (Macomb) followed by a committal service at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Mich. |
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A graveside service for former Congressman Robert W. Davis will take place at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at the Mackinac Island Cemetery, Protestant Section. The Rev. Kevin Thew Forrester will officiate. |
Robert "Bob or Harley" Evroul Green, 49 years old, residing in Clare, passed on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 4:04 p.m. at Saginaw's Covenant Hospital after suffering injuries due to a motorcycle accident the previous Wednesday. |
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WOODRUFF, Wis. -- Ronald G. Rajala, 67, of Arbor Vitae, died Thursday, June 3, 2010, in Woodruff. |
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Ronna Dee York (Wagner), 75, of Harbor Springs, formerly of Battle Creek, died June 1, 2010. |
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Roy “Tiger” Rose, 91, of Cheboygan, passed away at home Tuesday, June 1, 2010. Roy’s final resting place will be at Pine Hill Cemetery where his family will have a private graveside service. Read more HERE in Saturday's Tribune.   |
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Sandra Kay Gilliland, 63, died June 2 in Las Vegas from complications of Rheumatoid Arthritis. She had been in declining health for several years and hospitalized since April 10th, 2010. |
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24, of Portland, died Friday of natural causes. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Portland. Arrangements by Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. |
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Sherri Ann Kowatch (Cardinal), 52, joined her heavenly Father, May 23, 2010, after a long struggle with Machado-Joseph disease. |
59, of Lansing, retired state Department of Corrections employee, died June 1. Services 11 a.m. Thursday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
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The family of Michael B. Yettaw will be holding a memorial service 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 12. The service will take place at the Petoskey United Methodist Church, 1804 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey. |
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Susan Elizabeth Davis, daughter of James Davis of Gaylord and Jean (Jackie) Davis of Florida, died, Monday, May 31, 2010, in Saginaw. Full obituary to follow in the next edition of the Gaylord Herald Times. |
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Sylvia B. Wasung Sylvia B. (nee Falk) Wasung, age 87, passed away June 5, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Casmere J. Loving mother of Cheryl (Richard) Croci, Betty Anne (David) Killoran, John (Kristy Killian) and Marcia (Thomas) Arnold. Loving and proud grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 3. Sylvia was a retired Wayne County court clerk, volunteer at Holy Cross Hospital, and an active member of many Polish cultural organizations. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. and Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd). Scripture service Tuesday 7 p.m. Instate Wednesday 11:30 a.m. until noon, time of Mass at St. Therese of Lisieux Church, 48115 Schoenherr Rd (between 21 Mile and 22 Mile roads) Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Assn. appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
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Sylvia T. Brazen Sylvia T. Brazen, age 87, died June 5, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Dear mother of Diane Brazen and David (Dr. Karen Larson) Brazen. Grandmother of Joe, Meagan, Evan, and Ashley. Instate Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Sylvester Catholic Church until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile Road) in Warren. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com |
34, of Grand Rapids, died Sunday. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home, Lansing. |
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The Rev. Erwin Allan Ruhlig, age 81, of Athens, Ill., and a former resident of Sturgis and pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis, received his crown of glory at his home Thursday afternoon, June 3, 2010. He was born Oct. 30, 1928, in Dexter, a son of the late Emil and Hazel (Campbell) Ruhlig. The sainted Rev. Carl Brauer baptized, confirmed, married and ordained him. He grew up in the Dexter area, vegetable farming with his father and selling the produce to the Detroit markets. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Germany during the Korean War. Upon discharge, he attended Concordia Theology Seminary in Springfield, Ill., earning his college and theological degrees and graduating in 1961. On Aug. 7, 1959, he married Karen Keller at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor. The Lord blessed their union with five children. Pastor Ruhlig served his vicarage year at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Miami. He served parishes in St. James Lutheran Church, Northrop, Minn. (1961-1967), Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Indianola, Iowa (1967-1974) and Trinity Lutheran Church, Sturgis (1974-1998). In 1998, he moved to Athens, Ill., and served as the executive director for the Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ (OAFC), a youth evangelism program serving all of the United States. After retiring, he served as the business manager of OAFC. Training and experience taught him to be an excellent listener, counselor and evangelist. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 50 years, Karen; two sons, Steven (Vanessa) Ruhlig of Champaign, Ill., and the Rev. Michael (Tammy) Ruhlig of Tuscola, Ill.; two daughters, Beth (Kristian) Fosse of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Sarah (Derek) Dunnagan of Peoria, Ill.; one granddaughter, Zoe Ruhlig; eight grandsons, Ethan and Judah Ruhlig, Jonathan and Bradley Ruhlig and Adam, Aaron, Jacob and Joseph Fosse; three sisters, Alice Gall of Ann Arbor, Helen (Howard) Schafer of Pioneer, Ohio, and Lois (Donald) Lutz of Jeffersonville, Ind.; one brother, Albert (Madonna) Ruhlig of Dexter; mother-in-law, Hazel Keller of Leesburg, Fla.; sister-in-law, Patricia Murphy of Adamsville, Tenn.; and numerous nieces and nephews covering four generations. He was preceded in death by one son, Daniel Ruhlig; two brothers; and two sisters. For God so loved Erwin that he gave His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to suffer, die, and rise in victory for Erwin, so that if Erwin believes in Jesus as his Savior from sin, Erwin shall not parish, but Erwin shall have everlasting life. (refer to John 3:16) A family and friends gathering will take place from 5-7 p.m. today (Saturday) at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Athens, Ill., where services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. Following the service Pastor Ruhlig will be transported to Sturgis. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life Pastor Erwin A. Ruhlig will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis. The Rev. Bill Gates will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Sturgis Memorial Gardens. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Pastor Ruhlig’s memory consider Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ, P.O. 175, Nokomis, IL 62075. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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FARWELL, Mich. -- Theodore H. Hill, 80, of Farwell, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, died at his home on Saturday, June 5, 2010. |
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Theodore D. Wyngarden, 62, of Holland, died Sunday, June 6, 2010, in Zeeland Hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. A memorial service will take place in August. Burial will be in Vriesland Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes. www.lifestorynet.com |
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Thomas E. Sawinski Thomas E. Sawinski, age 48, of Sterling Heights, suddenly passed away June 4, 2010. Born May 1, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan. He loved boating, hockey and NASCAR Racing. Beloved son of Gladys Sawinski and the late Anthony Sawinski. Dear brother of Pauline Hunsinger, Norman (Cindy) Sawinski, Matthew Sawinski, Anthony Sawinski, Andrew Sawinski, Maryann Sawinski, Joseph (Helen) Sawinski, Katherine (Mark) Pajakowski and the late Diane. Survived by three children, Alice, Ben and Emily. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 10 at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3 blks. E. of Van Dyke) Utica, where friends may visit from 1 p.m. until time of Service. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com |
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Vera Frances Tallman, 92 of Cheboygan, passed away June 5, 2010 at her home. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 9, at the Nordman Funeral Home from noon until the time of the service at 2 p.m. Pastor Greg Kirby of the Wesleyan Church will officiate. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
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Verland K. Miller, 90, of Constantine, died Friday, June 4, 2010, at his home following an extended illness. He was born Dec. 26, 1919, in Jones, Mich., a son to Virgil D. and Frances L. (Welburn) Miller. He was a Constantine resident since 1983, coming from Rockford, Mich. On Aug. 8, 1942, he married Betty Jean Hyde in Clark Lake, Mich. She died Aug. 6, 1994. Verland was employed in the printing business at Sturgis Business Forms, later National Carbon Coated Paper Company, for 18 years. He owned Verland K. Miller Amoco Company in Rockford, Mich., and retired in 1983. He was a member of Wheaton Post #76 American Legion of Carol Stream, Ill., where he was a 21-year member. He enjoyed camping and playing his banjo in the the blue grass band, Down Yonders. Surviving are his loving companion, Jan Johnson of Constantine; daughter, Verla Jean (Kip) Yoder of Kalamazoo; son, Deldon D. (Carol) Miller of Carol Stream, Ill.; six grandchildren, Shawn (Vicki) Machan, Bonnie (Chad) Meske, Jerry (Heather) Miller, Travis (Rhonda) Machan, Michael (Nicolle) Miller and Quinn Machan; 13 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Oma (Wallace) Bowen of LaGrange, Ind., Zayda Wolf of Constantine and Ideana (Clarence) Yoder of Millersburg, Ind.; brother, Sharron (Frances) Miller of White Pigeon; several neices and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Vivian Shirley Miller. Relatives and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon, where service are at 11 a.m. Thursday with Pastor Marilyn Schlimgen of the First Congregational Church of Constantine officiating.  Burial will be in White Pigeon Township Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Disabled American Veterans. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. |
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Vernon DeVantier, 78, of Blissfield went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, June 3, 2010, at his home. Vernon was born on March 2, 1932, to Edward and Thekla DeVantier in Bergholtz, N.Y. On July 2, 1955, in Lewiston, N.Y., he married Harriet Landres. At the age of 9, Vernon heard a missionary speak and from that moment on he decided that he wanted to be a pastor. He received his bachelor’s degree from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, in 1954, and his Master’s in Divinity from the Evangelical Theological Lutheran Seminary in Columbus in 1958. His first call was to St. Mark’s and Bethlehem Lutheran Churches in Defiance, Ohio. In 1965, he was called to serve at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Blissfield, where he ministered for 23 years. Before retiring, he also served at Zion Lutheran Church in Petersburg, Mich., and St. Michael Lutheran Church in Ottawa Lake, Mich., where he was a member and sang in the choir. In addition to serving the Lord, Vernon also gave back to the community. He was a past member of the Blissfield Rotary. He also served as a board member of the Bliss Liewert Senior Center, and of the Lenawee Parks and Recreation Board. Because of his love and concern for the unborn, one of his greatest joys was serving for 30 years on the Living Water Works, Crisis Pregnancy Center Board in Adrian, Mich. Vernon is survived by his wife of 54 years, Harriet DeVantier of Blissfield, one son, James (Michelle) DeVantier of Blissfield, and three daughters, Louise (Gregory) Solak of St. Joseph, Mich., Deborah (David) Kimmelman of Riga and Barbara (Ronald) Schmidt of Blissfield; 11 grandchildren, Matthew and Michael Solak, Erica, Lindsay and David DeVantier, Kelly, James and Katie Kimmelman and Amy, Eric and Anna Schmidt; three brothers, Edward (Elaine) DeVantier, Roger (Doris) DeVantier and Loren (Norma) DeVantier; and many other wonderful relatives. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Thekla. Funeral services for Vernon will be held on Monday, June 7, 2010, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 5790 W. Temperance Road, Ottawa Lake, with Pastor Mark D. Gibbs officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery in Blissfield. Visitation will take place on Sunday, June 6, 2010, from 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. at the Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel, in Blissfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or to St. Michael Lutheran Church, Ottawa Lake. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and church. You may send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. |
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Vernon DeVantier, 78, of Blissfield went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 03, 2010 at his home. |
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Blissfield – Vernon DeVantier, 78, of Blissfield went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 03, 2010 at his home. |
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SOLDOTNA, Alaska -- Soldotna resident Vienna E. Kivi, formerly of Ironwood, Mich., died Thursday, June 3, 2010, at Heritage Place in Soldotna. She was 91. |
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Virginia Mae Boulley, age 69, of Holland, died Saturday, June 5, 2010  at her home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland. Reverend Harley D. Koehn will be officiating. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Lakeshore Memorial Services.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland. An online registry book is available at 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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Vivian L. Esterline, 94, of Quincy, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Drew’s Place of Coldwater.   She was born March 30, 1916 in Quincy, the daughter of Harry and Ruby (Kenyon) Gowdy and graduated from Quincy High School in 1934. She furthered her education at Ypsilanti Normal School (now Eastern Michigan University) obtaining a degree in early childhood education. Vivian taught school at Jennings Elementary School in Quincy for 32 years. In addition to her dedication as a teacher, she touched many lives through her lifelong community involvements, including membership at the Quincy United Methodist Church, life member of the Quincy Order of Eastern Star Chapter #12, Friend of the Quincy Library and membership in the MEA and NEA. In 1938, she married Cleo Esterline and he preceded her in death in 1998. Survivors include daughter Janice Kowalski of Quincy, sons James Esterline of Florida and John (Cheryl) Esterline of Coldwater, sister Allene Foster of Hillsdale, eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law Martin Kowalski, a brother, a sister and a great-grandson. Funeral services will be held Friday, 11:30 a.m., at the George White Funeral Home, Quincy, with interment following in Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.   Memorials are suggested to “Friends of the Quincy Library,” Leukemia Foundation or charity of one’s choice.  |
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Wanda Catherine (Irelan) Wegner, age 87, of Adrian died on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at her home. She was born on Feb. 9, 1923, in Deerfield to Thomas Gerald and Fern (Boyd) Irelan. On June 1, 1941, she married Douglas Fredrick Wegner in Saline and they celebrated 69 years of marriage this year. She graduated from Adrian High School in 1941. Wanda had been an instructor at the Elite Beauty Academy. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Blissfield. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Douglas L. Wegner of Tecumseh; two daughters, Kathy Schmitz of Addison and Connie Moore of Adrian; seven grandchildren, Shelley (Kent) Nickolaus, Brad (Melonie) Schmitz, Amy (Rick) Wismer, Bo (Tina) Schmitz, Jeff (Kelly) Moore, Jason (Audrey) Wegner and Jamie (Brian) Fox; and 11 great-grandchildren, Katie and Cody Nickolaus, Austin, Erika and Chase Schmitz, Ryan and Megan Wismer, Katie and Ashley Schmitz, and Stephanie and Seth Moore; and a great-granddaughter expected in August 2010. She was preceded in death by three children, Larry, Sally and Bradley Wegner; a grandson, Shawn Moore; her parents; five brothers, Harold, Lee, George, Charles and Vernon Irelan; and a sister, Mary Fern Cogar. Funeral services for Wanda will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Blissfield, with Pastor Gary Leking officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Blissfield. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 7, 2010, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday, at Immanuel Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Williston Lutheran Home of Mercy, Great Lakes Hospice or Immanuel Lutheran Church. Envelopes will be available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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WOODRUFF, Wis. -- Wendy M. Freese, 50, of 927 Nightingale St., Ironwood, Mich., died Sunday, June 6, 2010, surrounded by her loving family, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, following a lengthy illness. |
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Wilbur “Doc” Kerstetter, Sr., 71 years, of Temperance, MI passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2010, in Sylvania Care and Rehabilitation Center, Sylvania, OH. |
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William Delmer Cole, age 70, of Adrian died on Friday, June 4, 2010, at his home. He was born on March 2, 1940, in Hackleberg, Ala., to Dee and Ella (Anglin) Cole. On Oct. 16, 1971, he married Irene Miller in Hudson, Mich., and she survives. Bill had been employed by Hydro Aluminum, retiring in 2002. He loved to go hunting and fishing, tinkering with small engines, and playing with his Play Station. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. In addition to his wife, Irene, he is survived by his children, David Cole of Bradenton, Fla., Becky Cole of Michigan City, Ind., Tim Cole of Bradenton, Fla., Jason “Jay” (Jessica) Cole of Morenci and Jeff (Crissie) Cole of Brandon, Miss.; two brothers, Bill Cole of Hodges, Ala., and Gene (Joan) Cole of Hamilton, Ala.; a sister, Barbra Ann Cole of Hamilton, Ala.; seven grandchildren, Amber, Amanda, Ashile, Sarah, Stacy, Matt, Jeffrey Jr.; four great-grandchildren, Noah, Briannah, Jacob and Abigale; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Elmond, Olan and Amos Cole; his parents; his mother and father-in-law, Olive and Vance Miller; and a daughter-in-law, Jodie Cole. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at 1 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor Christy Shaw officiating. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.   You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of William Cole. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
William J. Kain JR William J. Kain Jr. Tuesday, June 1, 2010 7:05 AM |
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77, of Mason, retired Mason State Bank president, died Sunday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church, Mason. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel, Mason. |
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Monday, June 7, 2010 4:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Karl H. Olmstead Aug. 17, 1925 — June 5, 2010 Karl H. Olmstead died peacefully Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, after a short illness.Karl Herbert Olmstead was born Aug. 17, 1925 in Amboy Township, to Arno and Phebe Olmstead.  On Nov. 18, 1944, he married Mary Lou Carter, in Hillsdale, and she survives.   Karl and Mary Lou had four sons: Karl Arno, Kenneth Wayne, Bradley Dale, and Douglas Duane. He spent his entire life in the Frontier area, except while serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a volunteer fireman with the Woodbridge Township Fire Department for many years. He loved hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He loved his family very much. Karl spent most of his working years at the Chevrolet dealership in Hillsdale, retiring in 1990, after 35 years.   Karl is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Gale Olmstead of Frontier and Leo (Norma) Olmstead of Florida; one sister, Edna Piriczky of Hillsdale; one son, Karl Arno and one great-grandson, Austin Curry.   Karl is survived by three sons, Kenny (Susan) Olmstead of Frontier, Brad (Donna) Olmstead of Hillsdale, and Doug (Patty) Olmstead of Stryker, Ohio. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.   Visitation for Karl H. Olmstead will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the George White Funeral Home, Reading. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Alan Fenstermaker officiating. Interment will follow in the Frontier Cemetery. Memorials in the name of Karl H. Olmstead are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association. |
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