Thursday, June 10, 2010

Michigan Obituaries 06/10/2010


 

ASHLEIGH ALLISON NATHO

Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:08 AM 

NATHO, ASHLEIGH ALLISON; entered heaven June 7, 2010.


 


 

Alberta Churchill

Thursday, June 10, 2010 7:09 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

BEVERLY ANN PATTERSON

Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:08 AM 

PATTERSON, BEVERLY ANN; age 76; of Highland; passed away on June 7, 2010. 


 


 

Barbara (Olexa) Pillar

Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:08 AM 

TOLEDO, Ohio -- Barbara (Olexa) Pillar, 68, formerly of Ironwood, Mich., passed away April 28, 2010, in Toledo, after a long battle with cancer.


 


 


 

Carl 'Sarge' Herman

No Description Available! 


 


 


 

Carl S. Herman

No Description Available! 


 


 

Charlene Ann Courser *

63, of Lansing, died Tuesday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Saturday at Maranatha Baptist Church. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. 


 


 

Charles E. Kuhlman *

88, of Lansing, World War II Army Air Corps veteran, retired home builder, died Thursday. Memorial services 1:30 p.m. Friday at Tiffany Funeral Home.


 


 

Charles 'Chuck' Martin

No Description Available! 


 


 

Clara A. King

Thursday, June 10, 2010 7:09 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Clarence M. Hansen

No Description Available!


 


 


 

David C. Frays II

Thursday, June 10, 2010 3:39 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

David Charles (Chuck) Frays II, age 45, of Homasassa, Fla., lost his battle with cancer on May 29, 2010. He was a resident of Homasassa, Fla., having moved there 15 years ago from Sturgis. He was born July 29, 1964, in Phoenix, a son of David and Mary Alice Frays. Chuck was known in the area as “Dave’s Mobile Repair” the guy who could fix gas and diesel engines, no job too small or too large. Surviving Churck are his mother, Mary (Bill) DeRoche of Homasassa, Fla.; a son, Trenton David Frays of Three Rivers; two sisters, Christine (Charles) Maher of Sturgis and Debra (Gary) Kline of Southlake, Texas; nieces and nephews Simon Cholometes, Maxwell Maher, CJ (Sarah) Maher, Katie, Jackie and Sam Kline; and grandfather, Walter (Dorothy) Sult. He was preceded in death by his father, David Frays; and grandparents Helen Sult and Frances and Karl Frays. Cremation has taken place and graveside services will be held at Salem Lutheran Cemetery, Centreville, at 4 p.m.  July 1. Pastor David Peterson of the Centreville Baptist Church will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Hernando Pasco Hospice, 12107 Majestic Blvd. Hudson, FL 34667. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.  


 


 


 

Dennis (Mike) Kibbey

Dennis (Mike) Kibbey Born and raised in DeWitt on July 8, 1945. He was preceded in death by his son, Cliff, his mother Mildred Vermeersch, special parents Clayton and Margaret Davis, special brother and sister, Richard Davis and Deloris Crosley. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Elaine, daughter Kelly Woods (Bennie), beloved grandchildren Elizabeth, Karolyn and Tristin (best buddies forever), brother Larry (Carolyn) of Texas, sister-in-law Mary Maxwell, several nieces and nephews and best friends Tim Sherwood and Steve Rollings. He was active in youth groups from 1969 to 1985, such as Boy Scouts of America, coach for original little league baseball, flag football, junior league baseball, girl's and women's softball, PTA and band boosters. He was a member of VFW 671 Men's Auxiliary, Bath American Legion, Eagles, Moose and VFW 671 Honor Guard. There will be a memorial in celebration of his life June 12, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the VFW 671 Post in DeWitt. Donations can be made in his memory to the VFW 671 Men's Auxiliary.


 


 

Donnelly George Higel

Donnelly George Higel Evart Donnelly George Higel passed away June 6, 2010 at his home in Venice, Florida. He was 74. Donnelly was born November 17, 1935, in Lansing, Michigan, to Donnelly William and Gladys Higel. He served in the US Air Force. He married Cora Worden, April 6, 2000, in Venice Florida. He was employed with General Motors. He loved the beach in Venice, Florida. He enjoyed tubing down the Muskegon River with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Cora "Corky"Higel, children, Donnelly Higel of Lansing, Jennifer (Craig) Lindsay, of Rives Junction, stepdaughters, Penny (Rudy) Morche, of Sanford, Florida, Teresa (Tom) Brown, of Evart, 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, sister Norma (Don) Gaunt of Venice, Florida, brother, Charles "Dale" (Bonnie) Higel of Venice, Florida, half brother, Jack Miner of Apopka, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter Joy Renee. Funeral services will be 1:00p.m. Saturday June 12, 2010 at the Fosnaught-Holdship Funeral Home, Marion. Officiating will be Rev. Jeff Worden. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Marion. Visitation will be 6-8p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family.


 


 

Dorothy L. Reynolds *

86, of St. Johns, died Monday. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home, Lansing. 


 


 

Dorothy M. Aitken

Thursday, June 10, 2010 7:09 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Edith Willadean "Deanie" (Thomas) Hughes

Edith Willadean "Deanie" (Thomas) Hughes of Beaverton passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at her home, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on Aug. 18, 1923 to John and Gladys (Wyckle) Thomas.


 


 

Edna Ann Cole

No Description Available! 


 


 

Edwin E. "Gene" Gronau Sr.

Edwin E. "Gene" Gronau Sr., age 81, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at his home.


 


 

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.


 


 

Elvin Thys Talsma

Elvin Thys Talsma, 92, of Wichita, Kansas, and recently of Custer, passed away June 3 in Ludington. He was born May 4, 1918 in Vogel Center, and grew up in Riverton Township. He was married to Madge H... 


 


 

Emily B. Strain

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 9:45 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Emily B. Strain, 89, of Adrian, formerly of the Detroit area, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2010, at the Lenawee Medical Care Facility in Adrian. Emily is the mother of Ginny (Phil) Wagoner of Adrian and grandmother to Jared Morrow of Chicago and Brittany and Drake Wagoner of Adrian. Arrangements are pending at the Wagley Funeral Home in Adrian, Mich. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday’s edition of The Daily Telegram.


 


 

Ethel Dowd

Saturday, June 5, 2010 6:38 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Eugene Justa

Thursday, June 10, 2010 7:09 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Eunice A. Mylander

Eunice A. Mylander Lansing Age 92, passed away June 8, 2010. She was a retired Sparrow Hospital Employee and member of Bible Missionary Church, Grand Ledge. She is survived by daughter Lois Brooks, son Paul, 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 6 brothers & sisters. Preceded in death by husband Reuben. Funeral service Friday, June 11, 2010, 11:00a.m. at Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home Grand Ledge, visitation Thursday 6-8p.m. Memorial contributions to Best Friends Animal Society.


 


 

Federico Garcia

Sunday, June 6, 2010 9:34 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Federico Garcia, 78, passed away June 4, 2010. Arrangements pending with J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. 


 


 

Fern N. McFarlane

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 7:01 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Frederick L. Mills *

85, of Higgins Lake, formerly of Lansing, former Lansing Board of Water & Light employee and Lansing Community Credit Union president, died Sunday. Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel.


 


 

GERALD RAYMOND "JERRY" KEELEY

Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:08 AM 

KEELEY, GERALD RAYMOND "JERRY"; age 59; of Orion; June 8, 2010. 


 


 

George A. Clauss

Monday, June 7, 2010 10:40 AM 

George A. Clauss, of East Jordan, went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2010. 


 


 

Gloria A. Schramm

Monday, June 7, 2010 1:39 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.


 


 

Gordon Kish

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 11:45 PM 

Gordon Kish Gordon Kish, age 77, passed away June 8, 2010 at home with his family at his bedside. Loving husband of Joan (nee Blazejewski) for 57 years. Loving father of Laura (Rick) Taylor, Ken (Laura) Kish, Pam (Dave) Isca and Jeanie Kish. Proud grandfather of Michelle (Chad), Andrew (Gail), Regina, Rachel and Marissa. Great-grandfather of five. Dearest brother of Mildred Miron, the late Sue Nagy and the late Irene Colasante. Dear son of the late Stephen (the late Mary) Kish. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Scripture Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Friday, instate 9 a.m. at St. Blase Church, 12151 15 Mile (between Schoenherr and Dodge Park) until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. Donations are welcome to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com.


 


 

HOLLY CHRISTINE HERMAN

Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:08 AM

HERMAN, HOLLY CHRISTINE; age 34; of Waterford; June 5, 2010. 


 


 

Harley Ponstein, 59

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 10:06 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Harley Ponstein, 59, of Zeeland, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 12, at Bethel Christian Reformed Church. Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. 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.


 


 

Harold D. Westcott

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 11:57 PM 

Harold D. Westcott Harold Duane Westcott, age 76, a 46-year resident of Harrison Township, died June 5, 2010 at his home from chronic multiple sclerosis. Born November 8, 1933 in Ericson, Nebraska. He was a drafting teacher for the Detroit Public Schools. He had a BA and MA in Industrial Arts from University of Nebraska at Kearney and belongs to Detroit Society of Engineers. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. Survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Dorothy Jill Westcott, daughter Mary (Andrew) Erickson of Venice, Calif.; brother Dean of LaHabra, Calif. and four nieces and one nephew. Predeceased by his parents, Marguerite and Sylvester and brother Lyle. Interment Services at Great Lakes National Cemetery will take place at a later date. Services by Wm. R. Hamilton Co. - Mount Clemens. To share memories with the family, call or write to the funeral home at 226 Crocker, Mount Clemens, MI 48043


 


 

Harold K. Burke May 19, 2010

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.


 


 

Harold L Green

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 7:01 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Harry Joseph Tomaski

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 11:42 AM 

Harry Joseph Tomaski, age 90, of Gaylord, died Saturday, June 5, 2010, at the Tendercare Long Term Care Facility. Harry was born on Feb. 6, 1920, at his family's farmhouse on Pyke School Road.


 


 

Hazel M. Ashworth

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 8:37 AM 

Hazel M. Ashworth, 84, of Gaylord, died June 4, 2010, at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village. Hazel was born on May 12, 1926, in England and as a small child, moved to the United States. She grew up in various locations including Detroit and St. Johns, where she graduated from high school and went on to attend Ohio Weslyn College for two years. She later lived in Lansing and then in Portland.


 


 

Henry Banas

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 11:30 PM 

Henry Banas Henry "Hank" Banas, age 91, died June 8, 2010. Beloved husband of Marcelline for 66 years. Loving father of Cheryl Viau, and Mark (Marianne) Banas. Devoted grandfather of Scott (Cathy) Viau, Dana (Matt) Worzella, Jason (Tennille) Viau, Anthony Banas, and Andrew Banas. Great-grandfather of six. He was a WWII Veteran serving in the U.S. Army, 34th Infantry in Europe. Hank retired from the Detroit Free Press where he worked as a pressman for 40 years. He was a Past Commander of Polish Legion of American Veterans, Warren Post 165. Also he served as a member of the Warren Post 490 American Legion. Visitation will be held on Friday 3-9 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 6 p.m. and an evening PLAV/American Legion service at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile). Hank will lie instate Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Sylvester Catholic Church until time of his Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will take place at Resurrection Cemetery immediately following the Mass. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com.


 


 

Herbert L. Winn, 70

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.


 


 

Herbert "Herb" Leroy Winn, 70

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10:06 AM 

Herb Winn, 70, of Alanson, passed away at his home on Friday, June 4, 2010. 


 


 

Herman H. Hein Jr.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 2:05 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Herman H. Hein Jr., 92, of Union, Mich., died Sunday, June 6, 2010, at the Center for Hospice in Elkhart, Ind., following an extended illness. Relatives and friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday and 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the Mottville Bible Church, where services are at 11 a.m. Saturday with Pastor Michael Bender officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Memorials may be directed to the Mottville Bible Church. Envelopes are available at the Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon, which is handling the arrangements.  


 


 

Irene E. Moreland *

85, of Stanton, Moreland Motocross owner/operator, died Tuesday. Memorial services 2 p.m. Friday at Blanchard Church of God. Arrangements by Lux & Schnepp Funeral Home, Crystal.


 


 

Irene Ellen Moreland

Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:26 AM 

Feb. 11, 1925 - June 8, 2010 Irene Ellen Moreland age 85, of Stanton, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital.


 


 

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.


 


 

JAMES R. MAKER

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 1:19 AM 

MAKER, JAMES R.; age 73; born on November 20, 1936, and raised in Frankfort, MI; passed away on June 6, 2010. 


 


 

JONA MARIE CALDWELL

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 1:19 AM 

CALDWELL, JONA MARIE; June 3, 2010; HORNE, PATRICIA LEA; June 1, 2010. Beloved mother and daughter. 


 


 

JONES, VIRGINIA "GINNY"

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 1:19 AM 

JONES, VIRGINIA "GINNY"; age 83; of Waterford; June 7, 2010. 


 


 

James A. Schwickert

Friday, June 4, 2010 6:48 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

James W. Frayseth

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 11:43 PM 

James W. Frayseth James W. Frayseth, age 66, died May 16, 2010. He was born December 29, 1943, son of William and LaVern Frayseth. He worked in engineering/management sales. James loved life and was a Lions football and NASCAR race fan. Member of the Selfridge AFB Community Council. He is survived by his wife, Erika; sister, LuAnn (Hal) Leath; nieces, Kris and Lindsey Gourley; nephews, Alex and Jamison Host and loving friend, Anne McLeod. Memorial Service Sunday, June 13, 2 p.m. Call 586-942-5827 for more information.


 


 

Jennie De Went, 87

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10:05 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Jennie (Vollink) De Went, 87, formerly of Hudsonville, died Monday, June 7, 2010. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at  Messiah Christian Reformed Church. Interment Georgetown Cemetery. Friends may meet with the family at VanderLaan Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the funeral service at 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.


 


 

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. 


 


 

Jessica Darlene Groce

Monday, June 7, 2010 6:45 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

John Donalds II, 85

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. 


 


 

John L. Ormsbee

Friday, June 4, 2010 9:31 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.


 


 

John M. Novak

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.


 


 

John Wallace

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. 


 


 

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. 


 


 

Joyce Maas

Sunday, June 6, 2010 7:17 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Juanita O'Leary *

91, of St. Johns, former Wheel Inn Restaurant (St. Johns) owner, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. 


 


 

Judith Ann Jensen

Thursday, June 3, 2010 6:45 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Kathleen A. Theroux *

61, of Dimondale, nurse, died Wednesday. Services noon Tuesday at Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Holt-Delhi Chapel. 


 


 

Kelly L. Neuman

No Description Available! 


 


 

Larry L. Van Ostran

Larry L. Van Ostran Elsie Born July 3, 1938 to Edward and Monabella Van Ostran; Larry L. Van Ostran died June 7, 2010. He served in the U.S. Army as a Marksman. He retired from General Motors Corp. with over 30 years of service. He enjoyed gardening and tending to his flowers. He loved spending time with his pet parrot, Bo, and the blue birds outdoors too. Most of all, he cherished his time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Frances (Wells); his 5 children, Carrie (Bob) Harris, Brian (Brenda), Warren (Ida), Mark (Marina), and Pam (Jim) Marshall. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Phylis (Dale) Brown, Jean (Mike) Grayhek, Joyce Adams; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Friday, June 11, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing with Pastor Mike Hixson of Graham Community Church officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the D.A.V. of Michigan, Owosso Chapter, 300 N. Washington, Owosso, MI, 48867-2823 in memory of Larry. Online condolences may be made at


 


 

Larry L. Van Ostran *

71, of Elsie, retired General Motors assembly plant employee, died Monday. Services 10 a.m. Friday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing.


 


 

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.


 


 

Laura E. “Peggy”Robinson Sept. 9, 1918-June 6, 2010

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 11:17 AM 

Laura E. (“Peggy”) Robinson, 91 years, of Monroe, Mich. went home to be with her Lord on Sunday evening, June 6, 2010 at Fountain View of Monroe, where she had been since July of 2009.


 


 

Lawrence "Bud" Meldrum

Thursday, June 10, 2010 7:09 AM

No Description Available! 


 


 

Leonard Ray Taylor, 72

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10:10 AM 

Leonard Ray Taylor, 72, of Alanson, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. 


 


 

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. 


 


 

Linda Elaine Markey

Monday, June 7, 2010 6:45 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Loraine C. Roof

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 6:52 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Louise A. Baur-Heck

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 8:53 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Louise Anna (Shoemaker) Baur-Heck passed away on June 4, 2010, at Hospice House of Cheboygan. A funeral service will be held Monday, June 14, at Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home in Livonia. Visitation will be from 10-11:30 a.m. with a service at 11:30 a.m. She will be laid to rest in Glen Eden Cemetery in Livonia . Luncheon following at Corsi’s Banquet Center in Livonia. Read more HERE in Wednesday's Tribune.


 


 

Louise Baur-Heck

Monday, June 7, 2010 1:37 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.


 


 

Lucile E. Belen *

97, of Lansing, former Belen's Flowers owner/operator, Belen's School of Floral Design operator, and Lansing councilwoman, died June 2. Services 10 a.m. Saturday at Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. 


 


 

Lucile G. Sholty *

101, of Lansing, died May 25. Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday at East Lawn Memory Gardens, Okemos. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel.


 


 

Lyle R. Franz

Monday, June 7, 2010 9:35 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.


 


 

Lynda J. Leideker

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 6:52 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

MARCEIL LACY

Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:08 AM 

LACY, MARCEIL; age 90; of West Bloomfield; died June 8, 2010, at 3:45 p.m. in Edgewater, FL. 


 


 

Marcella Brosamer

Monday, June 7, 2010 11:02 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

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.


 


 

Margaret (Vanneste) Cornman

Margaret (Vanneste) Cornman, 84, of Beaverton, went to be with her beloved son, Russell Cornman Jr. on June 4, 2010.


 


 

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Currie

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 7:01 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Margaret Chincarini

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 11:41 PM 

Margaret Chincarini Margaret "Peggy" Chincarini (nee Baranich), age 90, died June 8, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Benny for 64 years. Loving mother of Marlene (Gordon) Mosey and Jim (Cheryl) Chincarini. Dear grandmother of Lynn Helfer, Michelle (James) Wicmandy, Katie Chincarini, Dan (Cindy) Mosey; and great-grandmother of Christopher and Kyle Helfer, Nicole and Nathan Wicmandy and Nicholas Mosey. Dear sister of Paul (Dorothy) Baranich, Betty (late Bob) Vincent and Elaine (Bill) Szuch. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, 36900 Schoenherr Road at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Road). Funeral Saturday, instate 8:30 a.m. at St. Hubert, 38775 Prentiss (E. of I-94 and S. of Metro Parkway), until time of Mass at 9 a.m. Entombment, Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com.


 


 

Margaret Lenor From

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 8:38 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

  Margaret Lenor From, age 90, of Coldwater, died Friday, May 28, 2010 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. Margaret was born June 7, 1919 in Detroit to John Corless and Ruth Marie (Gates) Laurie. She married Melvin Richard Simons, and he preceded her in death. She then married Wilbur From on July 3, 1950 in Bryan, Ohio. She was a long time resident of the Coldwater area. For 20 years she and her husband Wilbur enjoyed spending their summers at the Potawatomie Campgrounds in Branch County. She enjoyed painting, and arts and crafts. Survivors include her husband, Wilbur; children Ann (Edward) LaForge of Lawton, Melvin Richard (Donna) Simons, Jr., of New Braunfels, Texas, Sandra (LB) Hilbert of Manchester, and Barbara (Steven) Watson of Union City; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, at the Northview Christian Church, with Rev. Jeffery Bream officiating. Arrangements are by the Gillespie Funeral Home, Coldwater. Visit www.gillespiefh.com to leave a message or condolences to the family.


 


 

Margaret Marie Schippers, 88

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10:01 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Margaret Marie Schippers, 88, of Holland, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010. A memorial celebration will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 11, at Bethany Christian Reformed Church, 11 East 32nd St., in Holland. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St. in Holland.  Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days.


 


 

Marie Agnes Wiseman June 7, 2010

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 11:19 AM 

Marie Agnes Wiseman, 85, of Riverview, formerly of Carleton died Monday morning at home. 


 


 

Marie M. Sayers

Sunday, June 6, 2010 7:17 AM 

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Marie Shaver, 87

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10:02 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Marie Shaver, 87, of Holland, formerly of DeKalb, IL, died Monday, June 7, 2010. Private family services will be at Lakeshore Memorial Services in Holland and also Randle-Dable Funeral Home in Waukesha, WI.  Burial will be in Genessee Cemetery.   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.


 


 

Marilyn Sue Flessner

Marilyn Sue Flessner, 60, of Troy, Ohio, passed on Wednesday, May 19, 2010. 


 


 

Marion Bunt Floyd Bunt

Sunday, June 6, 2010 7:17 AM 

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Marjorie V. Stuckman

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 8:37 AM 

Mrs. Marjorie V. Stuckman, 65, of Gaylord, died June 4, 2010. 


 


 

Mark A. Weisler, 59

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.


 


 

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.


 


 

Mark Weber, 54

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10:07 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mark Lewis Weber, 54, of Holland, died Saturday, June 5, 2010, in Three Rivers following a long illness. Cremation has been conducted. A graveside memorial service will be Saturday, June 19, at 1 p.m. in Mendon Cemetery. 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.


 


 

Mary A. Shall

Monday, June 7, 2010 9:32 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.  


 


 

Mary Hardin

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 11:28 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Mary Hardin, 86, of Coldwater, passed away June 8, 2010 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility, the oldest residency of this facility. She was born Feb. 25, 1924 in Emmett County. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, enjoying the services and the people there very much. Service will be held on Friday, June 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. with one hour of visitation prior to the service at the Calvary Baptist Church, 770 E. Chicago Road, Quincy, with Pastor Frank Snyder officiating. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Petoskey. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Home, Coldwater, (517) 278-2311.


 


 

Mary M. Blood *

77, of Lansing, retired Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau associate director, died June 8. Services noon Tuesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes Lansing Chapel.


 


 

Maude A. Hosler

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 11:44 PM 

Maude A. Hosler Maude A. Hosler (nee Tocco), age 82. June 8, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Hosler and the late Humphrey Tocco. Dear mother of Carol (the late John ) Hinz, Peter (Anne) Tocco, Paul (Anita) Tocco, John (Mary) Tocco, Christian Tocco, Anthony (Kathe) Tocco and Deborah Tocco. Loving grandmother of eighteen and great-grandmother of twelve. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 1/2 Mile Road). Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment, White Chapel Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. ahpeters.com


 


 

Max Laverne Mitchell

Monday, June 7, 2010 10:09 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.


 


 

Merton E. Nye, 84

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.


 


 

Merton Eugene Nye, 84

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10:06 AM 

Merton Eugene Nye, 84, of Alanson, died June 7, 2010, at his home.


 


 

Michael David McLain Sr. *

70, of Rives Junction, died Tuesday. Services 1 p.m. Friday at J.C. Adams Funeral Home, Leslie. 


 


 

Michael Lon Ferguson

Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:26 AM 

Michael Lon Ferguson, age 51, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at his home.


 


 

Michael T. Harris

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.


 


 

Milton P. 'Milt' Holz

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.


 


 

Nancy M. Bradley

Friday, June 4, 2010 1:48 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.  


 


 

Nancy Watson, 86

Monday, June 7, 2010 6:32 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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. 


 


 

Nellie Mae Holborn, 87

Monday, June 7, 2010 10:30 AM 

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Obituary: Arnold Simmons

Monday, June 7, 2010 12:10 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.  


 


 

Obituary: Delbert E. White

Thursday, June 3, 2010 12:55 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.  


 


 

Obituary: Donald Klostermeier

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 9:54 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Donald Klostermeier passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, June 7, 2010 at Ebeid Hospice of Flower Hospital. Donald was born Dec. 3, 1940 to Irving and Violet (Geiser) Klostermeier in Monclova Township. Don worked as a machine operator at GM-Hydromatic for 35 years until retiring in 1996. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and loved spending time with his family. Don loved the Lord. He worshipped and served at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hillsdale for the last 12 years and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Toledo for the previous 24 years. Mourning Don’s passing are his wife, Janet; children, Kurt (Michelle) Klostermeier, Kimerly (Phillip) Przybylski, Karen (Erik) Jensen and Scott (Jenifer)Brown. Also surviving are his 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and sisters, Corene (Don) Druschel and Janice Rudnicki. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Larry Richard Brown, Jr.; brother, Jerry Klostermeier and sisters, Garnette Chapman and Irvine Bensen. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. Thursday in the Urbanski Funeral Home, 5055 Secor Road, (North of Laskey). Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Don’s family will be receiving friends beginning at 10 a.m. Monday in Trinity Lutheran Church, Hillsdale, where a Memorial Service will take place at 11 a.m. Contributions may be directed to Promedica Ebeid Hospice or Trinity Lutheran Church, Hillsdale.  


 


 

Obituary: Donna May Shafer

Monday, June 7, 2010 12:04 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.  


 


 

Obituary: Gabriel R. Conant

Monday, June 7, 2010 4:32 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.


 


 

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.  


 


 

Obituary: John A. Stemen

Thursday, June 3, 2010 9:30 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.


 


 

Obituary: Kay (Fink) Vaughn

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 9:52 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Kay Vaughn of Mt. Plymouth, Fla., passed away in Ocala, Fla. June 4, 2010. Kay was born May 4, 1941, to Virgil and Clara (Snow) Fink. She graduated from Reading High School in 1959. On Aug. 28, 1960, she married Frank Vaughn Jr. He preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters, Vicki (Keith) Dennis, Monterey, Tenn. and Jennifer (Bo) Gandy and son, Scott, Mt. Plymouth. Kay is also survived by grandchildren, Amanda (Tim) Harrell and Gabe and Chelsea Gandy; sisters, Pat (Terry) Clark, Cambria, Jean Peace, Kalamazoo, Mary (John) Pinkston, Adrian and Molly (Jerry) Wentz, Hillsdale and brothers, Tom of Florida and Jim (Chris) of Texas. Cremation has taken place. Burial will be at a later date in Cambria. Memorials are suggested to Toys for Tots or American Cancer Society.


 


 

Obituary: Wendell Newman Eldridge

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 9:55 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Wendell Newman Eldridge, 78, of Albion, passed away Monday, June 7, 2010, at Tendercare of Albion. He was born July 18, 1931, in Hillsdale County. No funeral services are planned and cremation has taken place. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.


 


 

Odie M. Cole-Sparks

Saturday, June 5, 2010 2:34 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.  


 


 

Orville “Speed” Fry Feb. 4, 1936-June 2, 2010

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 11:18 AM 

Orville “Speed” Fry, age 74, of Milan, Mich. died June 2, 2010 in Toledo, Ohio with his family and close friends by his side.


 


 

Other Deaths, 6-10-10

Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:56 AM 

Other Deaths, 6-10-10 James L. Campagna, 52, of Warren, Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, Sterling Heights


 


 

Ottmar L. Holley *

85, of Eaton Rapids, former Motor Wheel (Lansing) supervisor, died Monday. Visitation noon to 2 p.m. Friday at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. 


 


 

PATSY R. MEEKER

Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:08 AM

MEEKER, PATSY R.; of Clarkston; June 9, 2010; age 75. 


 


 

Pamela L. Pettinari Aug. 29, 1959-June 3, 2010

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 11:16 AM

Pamela L. Pettinari, 50, of Monroe, Mich. passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010 in Monroe after a prolonged yet courageous eight-year battle with cancer. 


 


 

Paul H. Mitchell

Thursday, June 10, 2010 7:09 AM 

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Paul Hannig

Paul Hannig, age 75, was born in Saginaw, on April 3, 1935 and moved to Ludington as a child. He worked on the C&O Railroad as a clerk until he retired, and also drove school bus for Ludington Area Sc...


 


 

Paul J. Mura

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 11:48 PM 

Paul J. Mura Paul J. Mura, age 55, died June 7, 2010. Loving husband of Karen for 17 years. Father of Charles Timothy Johnson, Jeradon Zachary Mura and Kristen Elaina Johnson. Stepson of Mary Elizabeth Mura. Brother of Raymond (Linda), Robert (Cindy), Tom (Sue) Crowley and Tim Crowley. Brother-in-law of David Roozen, Michael Kaukini and Paul (Diane) Weldon. He was predeceased by his parents Raymond J. Mura and Doris A. VanDuser. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and served as an Assistant Scoutmaster and Venture Crew Adviser. He enjoyed woodworking, camping and reading. Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m. at Lee-Ellena Funeral Home, 46530 Romeo Plank (south of 21 Mile). A funeral service will be held Saturday June 12, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society-In Memory of Paul Mura.


 


 

Paul McQueen

Monday, June 7, 2010 10:08 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

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.


 


 

Penny Jo Jaquay

Monday, June 7, 2010 11:18 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

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.


 


 

Philip D. Langell, JR

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 6:58 AM 

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Phillip J. Meyers

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RICHARD LAWRENCE LEE

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 1:19 AM 

LEE, RICHARD LAWRENCE; age 83; passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family June 7, 2010. 


 


 

RICHARD LEE COMPTON

Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:08 AM 

COMPTON, RICHARD LEE; 76, of Rochester Hills; departed this life April 27, 2010. 


 


 

RUSSELL E. SUTTER

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 1:19 AM

SUTTER, RUSSELL E.; of Ferndale since 1953; died Monday, June 7, 2010 in Wm. Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. 


 


 

RUTH A. (PRAUSE) JOHNSON

Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:08 AM 

JOHNSON, RUTH A. (PRAUSE); of Flint and Holly; age 89; died Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at Avalon Hospice. 


 


 

Raymond L. Rider

Sunday, June 6, 2010 7:17 AM 

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Raymond Roy Burnette June 5, 2010

Sunday, June 6, 2010 12:55 AM 

Raymond Roy Burnette, 56, of Toledo died Saturday at his home. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Chapel, Temperance. 


 


 

Rev. Donald Nienhuis, 83

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 10:08 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Rev. Donald R. Nienhuis, 83, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010. A memorial service will be Friday, June 11, at 11 a.m. at First Reformed Church, Zeeland. Interment will be in Twin Falls, Idaho.   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.


 


 

Richard A. Hardacre

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Richard Dwaine Williams

Monday, June 7, 2010 11:00 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.  


 


 

Richard H. Nauman, Sr.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 6:52 AM 

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Richard M. Westbrook

Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:26 AM 

Nov. 26, 1962 – June 2, 2010 Richard M. Westbrook, 47, of Traverse City passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at his residence.


 


 

Rita A. Rennie

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 7:01 AM 

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Robert C. Dietz *

61, of Morrice, farmer and carpenter, died Tuesday. Services 1 p.m. Friday at Perry Nazarene Church. Arrangements by Watkins Brothers Funeral Home, Perry.


 


 

Robert Charles Greenwood

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 8:37 AM 

Robert Charles Greenwood passed away peacefully on June 4, 2010, at home in Waters, with his brother, Joe and sister-in-law, LaVerne, at his side. 


 


 

Robert D. "Bob" Schmoldt, 68

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 10:00 AM 

Robert D. "Bob" Schmoldt, 68, of Harbor Springs, passed away June 7, 2010.


 


 

Robert F. Noe

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 7:58 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Robert (Bob) Frederick Noe, born October 19, 1921 died June 9, 2010 at the D. J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, where he had lived since 2007. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Jackson, 201 South Jackson, Jackson, MI 49201 on Saturday, June 12, at 5 p.m. The family will receive friends at 4 p.m. preceding the service. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Jackson. Read more HERE in Thursday's Tribune.


 


 

Robert P. West

Monday, June 7, 2010 11:20 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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 WestMotor 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.    


 


 

Robert S. Nicholson

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 11:49 PM 

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. Son of Robert and Marilyn Nicholson. Grandfather of Andrew Nicholson, Dylan Nicholson, Megan Nicholson, Madison Nicholson, Alexander Szkatulski, Jaxon Szkatulski, Julia Galas and Lily Galas. Brother of Barbara (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 service 9:30 a.m. today, June 10, 2010 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 47120 Romeo Plank (Macomb) followed by a committal service at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI. Arrangements handled by Lee-Ellena Funeral Home.


 


 

Robert W. Davis

Friday, June 4, 2010 10:36 AM 

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' Henry

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 9:44 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Robert “Bob” Henry, 77, of Houston, Texas, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010. He was born on July 30, 1933, in Morenci, Mich., to the late E. Merlin and Florence (Rowley) Henry. He married Bettye Wilhite on Jan. 26, 1984, in Houston, and she survives. Bob graduated from Morenci High School in 1951 where he was an all-state football player. He attended Fort Wayne Business School and Adrian College. Bob served his country in the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany. He was the president of Southeastern Mutual Insurance Co., he owned the Town Club in Adrian, and was a contractor in Houston. Robert is survived by his wife, Bettye of Houston; a son, Robert (Jennifer) Henry of White Lake, N.H.; a daughter Nicole (Todd) Hanna of Adrian; three stepdaughters Lauren (Ken) Rumfield, Katherine (Lee) James and Debbie (Clay) Norris, all of Houston; one sister, Barbara (Fred) Rouse of Canton, Ohio; one brother, Gill (Sue) Henry of Adrian. He had four granddaughters and seven step-grandchildren. At Bob’s request cremation has taken place. A memorial will take place in Houston, Texas, and a private family memorial will take place in Morenci at a later date.


 


 

Robert "Bob or Harley" Evroul Green

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.


 


 

Ronald G. Rajala

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 2:28 AM 

WOODRUFF, Wis. -- Ronald G. Rajala, 67, of Arbor Vitae, died Thursday, June 3, 2010, in Woodruff. 


 


 

Ronna Dee York (Wagner), 75

Thursday, June 3, 2010 10:10 AM 

Ronna Dee York (Wagner), 75, of Harbor Springs, formerly of Battle Creek, died June 1, 2010. 


 


 

Rosella A Rappold

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 6:52 AM 

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Roy Rose

Friday, June 4, 2010 9:30 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.  


 


 

Russell E. Sutter

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STUART ROGER TAYLOR

Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:08 AM

TAYLOR, STUART ROGER; of Waterford; died suddenly June 7, 2010; at 64 years of age. 


 


 

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Selma E. Kennedy

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 9:47 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Selma E. Kennedy, age 81, of Tecumseh, passed away June 7, 2010, at home after a  battle with cancer. Selma was born Aug. 2, 1928, in Saline, Mich., the daughter of John and Amanda Kohler. On May 13, 1950, she married Robert Kennedy in Saline. They recently celebrated 60 years of marriage with a family gathering. Selma retired as a bus driver from the Tecumseh Public Schools after 22 years of service. She enjoyed golfing, gardening and playing cards with friends and family. Selma was a  member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tecumseh. Selma is survived by her husband, Robert; three children, John (Marcia) Kennedy, Michael (Susan) Kennedy and Gail (Randy) Elliott; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one sister, Helen (Robert) Guenther; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Elwin. A celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2010, at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tecumseh, with Pastor Philip Krieger officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 9. 2010, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Donations in memory of Selma may be made to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church or the charity of the donor’s choice.  Condolences to the family may be made online at www.pursefuneralhome.com.


 


 

Sharon A. Falk

Sunday, June 6, 2010 7:17 AM 

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Sharon Lee Winkel

Sharon Lee Winkel Sharon passed away February 15, 2010 under the care of Hospice in Pinellas Park, FL, at the age of 72. She married Robert in 1957 and they celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary last year. While living in Lansing, MI, she raised two fine boys, James (Janean) of Holt, MI and Gary of Katy, TX. She was blessed with two grandchildren, Mike (Leanne) and Chris (Melissa) and three great grandchildren, Mason, Carcyn, and Tanner all of Holt, MI. She worked for the Farm Bureau Ins. Co., Pinkertons Security, and Capital Film all of Lansing MI. She started and ran her own sales company, Bobshar which sold Dazzlit. A private family memorial was held for her.


 


 

Shirley M. Denison *

74, of Holt, died Tuesday. Services 2 p.m. Friday at Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Holt-Delhi Chapel. 


 


 

Steve Yettaw

Monday, June 7, 2010 10:37 AM

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. 


 


 

Susan M. Paterno

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 1:50 AM 

HURLEY, Wis. -- Susan M. Paterno, 62, of 1305 W. Lead St., Bessemer, Mich., died unexpectedly Saturday, June 5, 2010, in Hurley.


 


 

TROOPER BRIAN L. BERRY

Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:08 AM 

BERRY, TROOPER BRIAN L.; age 45; went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 6, 2010 at William Beaumont Hospital Troy.


 


 

The Rev. Erwin Ruhlig

Saturday, June 5, 2010 2:35 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.  


 


 

Theodore H. Hill

Monday, June 7, 2010 2:36 AM 

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. 


 


 

Theodore Wyngarden, 62

Monday, June 7, 2010 6:32 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Theodore D. Wyngarden, 62, of Holland, died Sunday, June 6, 2010, in Zeeland Hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. 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


 


 

Thomas L. Robinson

Sunday, June 6, 2010 7:17 AM 

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Thomas V. Wess

Monday, June 7, 2010 6:45 AM 

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VERNICE LORRAINE KNEISEL

Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:08 AM 

KNEISEL, VERNICE LORRAINE; March 17, 2010; age 98. 


 


 

Vera Tallman

Monday, June 7, 2010 1:38 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.


 


 

Verland K. Miller

Monday, June 7, 2010 6:26 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.


 


 

Verne William Phipps

Thursday, June 3, 2010 6:45 AM 

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Vernon DeVantier March 2, 1932 - June 3, 2010

Friday, June 4, 2010 11:02 PM 

Vernon DeVantier, 78, of Blissfield went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 03, 2010 at his home.


 


 

Vienna E. Kivi

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 2:30 AM 

SOLDOTNA, Alaska -- Soldotna resident Vienna E. Kivi, formerly of Ironwood, Mich., died Thursday, June 3, 2010, at Heritage Place in Soldotna. She was 91.


 


 

Vincent J. Girardi

Thursday, June 10, 2010 7:09 AM 

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Virginia Boulley, 69

Monday, June 7, 2010 6:35 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.


 


 

Virginia G. Patyk

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 11:50 PM 

Virginia G. Patyk Virginia G. Patyk, age 85, passed away June 9, 2010 at St. John Health Center in Detroit. She loved being with her family and still thought of her husband Chester of 62 years as her soul mate. Her family said in her younger days she was employed at Sanders candy stores in Detroit. She liked to bowl and was a great cook. She is survived by her husband Chester and children Robert (Jacqueline) and Susan (Francis Hearsch) Chirco. Grandchildren Stephen, Kristin, Nicole, Michael, Jeffrey and Alex and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at the Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper, St. Clair Shores, between 12 and 13 Mile roads. Instate Saturday at 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Share memories at vanfuneral.com


 


 

Virginia S. Querio

• Virginia S. Querio, 84, of Bear Lake died Friday June 4. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Bear Lake is in charge of arrangements....


 


 

WILLIAM HARRISON "BILL" PRICE

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 1:19 AM 

PRICE, WILLIAM HARRISON "BILL"; age 79; June 8, 2010, of Troy, formerly of Rochester. 


 


 

WILLIE "SHUG" McCLUNG

Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:08 AM 

McCLUNG, WILLIE "SHUG"; age 68; passed away Friday, June 4, 2010 at his residence. 


 


 

Warren E. Lockwood, 81

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10:10 AM 

Warren E. Lockwood, 81, of Mancelona, died Sunday, June 6, 2010, at home. 


 


 

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Wendy M. Freese

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 2:36 AM 

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. 


 


 

William C. Knodel

William C. "Bill" Knodel, 64, of Scottville, died peacefully at his home on Monday, June 7. Bill was born on Jan. 19, 1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Elmer and Margaret (Weider) Knodel, and gradua...


 


 

William Delmer Cole

Monday, June 7, 2010 11:03 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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 Knoedell

• William Knoedell, 64, of Scottville, died Monday, June 7. Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville is in charge of arrangements....


 


 

William L. Philip *

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.


 


 

Willis Brown

Thursday, June 3, 2010 6:45 AM

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obituary: Karl H. Olmstead

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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