Aaron Michael Simons Allen, Texas Aaron Michael Simons, age 49, passed away June 10, 2010. He was born September 5, 1960 in Charlotte, Michigan to Ronald and Thelma (Raines) Simons. On August 10, 1985 he married Bonnie Kidd in Charlotte, Michigan. Aaron grew up in Michigan. He received his bachelor's degree in structural engineering and his master's degree in business administration from Michigan Technological University. Aaron moved to Texas in July of 1999. He worked as a Division Underwriting Manager for FM Global where he was employed since 1986. Aaron enjoyed traveling and watching college football. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Simons of Allen, Texas; father, Ronald Simons, Charlotte Michigan; brothers, John Simons and Bruce Robb both of Charlotte, Michigan; dogs, Molly and Daisy. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Simons. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 16, 2010, in the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel with Dr. Danny Buster officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park, Allen, Texas. Family and friends are invited to the funeral home at their convenience on Tuesday to pay their respects and to sign the register book. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Tuesday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m., at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, Allen, Texas. To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit |
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Adolph Sokolowski Adolph Sokolowski, age 95, of Ray Township, died June 12, 2010 at home. He was born June 7, 1915, in Detroit. Beloved husband of the late Agnes. Loving father of Cynthia (Joseph) Sowinski, Barbara (Charles) Weston and the late Tommy Sokolowski. Dear grandfather of Rob (the late Cherie) Sowinski, Tim (Michelle) Sowinski, Lisa (Bob) Stewart, Lora (Sandy) Lively and Julie (Rob) Ziesk. Dear great-grandfather of Brittany and Jack, Connor and Alyssa, Salina and Rachel, Sarah, Ashley and Mandy, Tara and Tracey. Dear brother of Chester (Lois) Sokolowski and Wanda (the late Bill) Harrington. Visitation Monday 1-9 p.m. with an evening Scripture service at the Wasik Funeral Home, 49150 Schoenherr Road (north of 22 Mile), Shelby Township. Funeral Tuesday, instate 9:30 a.m. until a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Thelca Church, 20740 S. Nunneley Road (south of 16 Mile), Clinton Township. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com. |
Agnes Marie Peek Mason Agnes Marie Peek, age 93, passed away on April 21, 2010. She was born in Bunker Hill on September 27, 1916. She attended County Normal in Mason to become a teacher. Marie married William Peek of Mason in 1941. William and Marie were founding members of the St. James Catholic Church from its inception at the Ball-Dunn Funeral home until ground was broken at its present location. William and Marie had six children; Elizabeth (Tom) Heathman , Robert Peek, Mary (Wayne) Bullen, Bruce Peek, Susan (Gary) Griffin, and Kathleen (Darryl) Cornelius. When William died suddenly in 1961, Marie raised all six children with patience and wisdom. Marie taught school in the Mason Public School district until she retired in 1979. She enjoyed bowling, gardening, bridge and involvement in activities at church. She is missed by her grandchildren, Zachary Heathman, Jennifer Heathman, Beccy Stevenson, Miranda Darling, Andrea Alexander, Dane Bullen, Gary Griffin, Timothy Griffin and Alex Cornelius. Marie had two great grandchildren; Isabella and Claire Heathman. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes all donations to Marie's memory, be made to the Steele Book Room, Steele Elementary School, 531 Steele St., Mason, MI. The memorial funeral mass will be held on June 19, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 1010 S. Lansing, Mason. The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Mason. On-line condolences may be sent to |
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On Thursday, June 3, 2010, Albert Sydow, longtime resident of Brutus passed away at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey at the age of 84. |
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HURLEY, Wis. -- Alfio Toni, 80, of Hurley, died Friday, June 4, 2010, in Hurley. |
Allen A. Gross Aug. 24, 1927-June 11, 2010 Saturday, June 12, 2010 1:37 AM |
Allen A. Gross, 82, of Monroe, passed into the arms of his loving savior at 12:55 p.m. Friday at Fountain View of Monroe after a courageous two year battle with cancer. |
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In memory of Alton “Chuck” Gardner, who passed away on Friday, May 14, a gathering of family and friends will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. June 19, 2010, at the Onsted American Legion, 333 Connor St. Contributions in memory of Chuck Gardner may be made to Woodland Hospice of Mt. Pleasant or the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw. Envelopes will be available. |
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Ann C. Huston, age 70 of Mendon, died Saturday June 5, 2010, at her home following a long illness.   She was born in Sturgis, Mich., on April 28, 1940, the daughter of Carlton and Ruth (Terry) Boyd.  She was a 1958 graduate of LaGrange High School and attended Indiana University.   Ann was married to David Huston on Dec. 5, 1959.  They moved to Mendon in 1968 and were later divorced.   Ann was a rural carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for over 25 years, delivering from the Leonidas and Fulton offices.  She loved music and played the piano, clarinet, and saxophone. She also was a member of the Sturgis Chapter of Sweet Adelines for several years.  She enjoyed reading, and was a student of the Civil War.  She loved animals and will be missed by her beloved dog, Sassy. Ann is survived by six children, Patty Huston of Fredericksburg, Va., John Huston (Angis Keith) of Three Rivers, Robin Huston (Richard Pacic) of Gun Lake, Christopher Huston of Laurel, MS, Michael Huston of Kalamazoo, and Leslie Spraggins (Michael) of Linden;  11 grandchildren;  two great-grandchildren;  one aunt, Mary Jane Griffith of LaGrange, Ind.; several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Terry and Arden Boyd; and a sister, Ardith Paulus. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon.  Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday June 9, 2010, at the funeral home.  Following a social gathering, interment will take place in LaGrange, Ind.   Memorials may be directed to the Borgess VNA & Hospice, or to your favorite organization to benefit pets and animals.  An online register is available at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com.        |
Anthonette "Nettie" Curtice Lansing Born April 28, 1923 in Muskegon the daughter of Isadore and Rose (Weiber) Huss, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010 at age 87. Nettie was a charter member of St. Therese Church and was in charge of the funeral luncheons for many years. She was a member of the Altar Society for 54 years and was very active in the organization of the Shower of Roses each year. She was also an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Nettie started in the catering business in 1960, working for Tarpoffs, Campbells, Old Country Caterers and Amy's. She is preceded in death by her husband Bill in 2008, a daughter, Pamela Sue, a son, William Gregory, 4 brothers and 1 sister. Surviving are her 4 children: Michael, Patti Curtice, Becky Curtice and Tim (Ann), 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, 1 brother and numerous loving nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Vic, who she remained friends with for many years in the catering business. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 11:00a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church. Rite of committal will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visitation is Monday 2-4 and 6-8p.m. at the Palmer Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Delta Chapel, 6020 W. Saginaw where the vigil will be at 7:30p.m. Visitation continues Tuesday at the church beginning at 10:00a.m. Memorials can be made to McLaren Visiting Nurse & Hospice or Fairview Adult Foster Care. Condolences can be made at |
Arlene S. Saul Feb. 16, 1926-June 12, 2010 Sunday, June 13, 2010 12:49 AM |
Arlene Selma (Kaper) Saul, 84, died of heart disease about 5:50 a.m. Saturday in her home in LaSalle. |
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Arnold M. “Jake” Simmons, 66, of Adrian passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010, at his home under the loving care of his family. At Jake’s request, cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at Jasper Bible Church with the Rev. Bruce Jewett officiating. You may send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. |
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SPENCER, BETTY LOU; of Rochester Hills; June 10, 2010; age 83. |
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TOLEDO, Ohio -- Barbara (Olexa) Pillar, 68, formerly of Ironwood, Mich., passed away April 28, 2010, in Toledo, after a long battle with cancer. |
Barbara Jo (Johnson) Tansey Grand Ledge Barbara Jo (Johnson) Tansey, 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 3. Barb was born in Canton, Ohio July 9, 1929 and moved with parents Clinton (Ole), Fern (Nana) and brothers Erwin, Stan and Bill to Grand Ledge when she was in the 6th grade. She graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1947 and briefly attended MSU before marrying her husband of 52 years, Robert (Bob), who preceded her in death. Barb is survived by her four children and their spouses, Bobbie, Jon and Terrilyn, Sheila, Peggy and Dan Mcleod, 5 granddaughters and two grandsons, many nieces, nephews and their families. Along with caring for her family, Barb served as a volunteer, President or officer in various community, school and golf organizations over the years. She also worked in sales at Knapp's and Sears. She enjoyed playing golf, and loved to cook. Barb had an enthusiastic and fun-loving personality, and will be missed by her family, friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends at Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, on Sunday, June 6, from 3 to 6 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church on Monday, June 7 at 1 p.m, with Reverend Fr. Greg Brown presiding. For those desiring, contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, PO Box 116, Grand Ledge, MI 48837. Online condolences at |
83, of Nashville, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. |
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Bernice Edna Jones, 102, of Petoskey, died Jan. 13, 2010, at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs. |
Betty G. Williams June 12, 1925-June 11, 2010 Sunday, June 13, 2010 12:28 AM |
Betty G. Williams, age 84 of Monroe, died on Friday, June 11, 2010 in Mercy Memorial Nursing Center, Monroe, MI. |
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Bryan S. Harper, Jr., age 82, of Bronson, formerly of Owosso, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater. Bryan worked for Johnson Controls, retiring after 32 years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 14, 2010 at Nelson-House Funeral Home in Owosso with Pastor Harold Jewell officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. Bryan was born on Oct. 2, 1927 in Rollersville, Ohio, the son of Bryan S. and Goldie E. (Sterling) Harper. On June 19, 1948, he married Elaine Kirby in Owosso. She predeceased him in 2002. He was a past member of the Owosso Assembly of God and currently attended the Oasis of Love Church in Coldwater. He enjoyed fishing, camping and playing his guitar. Most of all, he loved to read his Bible and faithfully watched his Christian television programs. Survivors include his daughter Virginia (Larry) Griffeth of Bronson, son Roger A. (Dawn) Harper of Colon, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and sister Thelma Elwood of Ovid. He was predeceased by his wife Elaine, sisters Bertha Schuler and Modena Gonyer, brother Robert L. Harper and brother-in-law Roy Elwood. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.nelson-house.com.   |
Bud E. Beckner Lansing Age 57; born March 25, 1953; died June 9, 2010. Bud was preceded in death by his brother Gary Parr. He is survived by wife Deborah; son Gregory of Lansing; daughter Nellie of Palatine, IL; brothers Allen (Alice) Beckner, Tim (Leanna) Beckner, Wayne (Tammy) Beckner; and sister Tonnie Beckner. Bud worked for Beckner Floors - "the Sandman" - since 1985. He enjoyed NASCAR, Michigan State sports, and supported many Detroit sports teams. He will always be loved and kept in our hearts forever. The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent at, "Work hard, help others, and enjoy life; for the memories you have in heaven tomorrow are made on Earth today." -Bud E. Beckner. |
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Carl H. Pribyl June 5, 1933-June 8, 2010 Friday, June 11, 2010 11:50 AM |
Carl H. Pribyl, age 77, of Monroe, MI., passed away June 8, 2010 in his home. He had been in declining health. |
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Carl Leroy Lutz, age 88, of Alanson, died June 8, 2010, at his home in Littlefield Township at 8:05 p.m. surrounded by his family. |
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Carl Lutz, 88, of Alanson, passed away at his home in the evening hours of Tuesday, June 8, 2010. |
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Charles (Chuck) W. Spencer, 74 Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10:07 AM |
Charles (Chuck) W. Spencer, 74, of Bay Harbor, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at St. Rose Hospital, Henderson, Nev. |
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Christopher P Thimlar, 37, of Camden, passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 at his residence surrounded by family and friends. He was born April 24, 1973 in Jackson to Katherine (Yates) Funk. On June 28, 2003, he married Lisa Persails in Coldwater and she survives. He has been a resident of the area most of his life. He was a cook at Burger King in Coldwater for five years until his illness forced him to retire. He loved loud music and being with family and friends, especially his boys. He was an avid Nascar fan with Dale Earnhardt Jr. being his driver and loved to start the races with “Boogity-Boogity-Boogity.” Besides his wife Lisa of Camden, he is survived by sons Christopher Thimlar of Camden, Johnpaul Thimlar of Coldwater and Richard Dean and Chance Thimlar, both of Union City; daughters Dawn Neusbaum, Grace Thimlar, Marissa Berry and Christabell Swaney, all of Coldwater, mother Katherine Funk of Van Wert, Ohio, sister Paula Thimlar of Camden; mother-in-law and father-in-law Lynnie and Marsha Ash of Girard and maternal grandmother Genevieve Yates of Albion. He was preceded in death by grandmother Anna Louis Thimlar and grandfather Paul Yates. Visitation for family and friends will be Monday, June 14, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home,811 Finley Drive, Albion, MI, 49224. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Jeff Waid officiating. Burial will follow at Cook’s Prairies Cemetery. Assistance with memorial contributions to the family is available at the Funeral Home, www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com. |
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Clarence Gilbert Archambo II, 85, a long time resident of Black Lake, passed away Sunday, June 6, at his home on Black Lake. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, from 11 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 2 p.m., at the Christian Funeral Home.  Rev. Mark Viau will officiate and burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cheboygan. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
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Curt Stowie, 49, of Comstock Park, died Saturday, June 12, 2010, after a battle with cancer at Faith Hospice in Byron Center. Arrangements are pending. |
Curtis William "Butch" Emmons, 63 Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10:08 AM |
Curtis William "Butch" Emmons, age 63, of Petoskey, died June 7, 2010, at his home. |
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Dale K. Boyles St. Johns Dale K. Boyles died at the age of 101 on June 4, 2010 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor in St. Johns, Michigan. He was born in St. Louis, Michigan on October 30, 1908, the son of Claud J. and Mary E. (Keyser) Boyles; he graduated from Lansing Central High School in 1926, and from Michigan State University in 1932. On October 12, 1935 he married Gertrude J. Findlay. They were together for 68 years until her death on August 15, 2003. Mr. Boyles was a longtime employee of Parke-Davis, an accountant at the home office in Detroit, and business manager of the research facility in Ann Arbor from its opening in 1959 until his retirement in 1973. In 1996 he and his wife moved their residence to Beaver Island, Michigan and thereafter seasonally divided their time between the island and Ft. Myers, Florida. He was a member of the Christian Church on Beaver Island. Before retirement he was active in civic affairs in the Ann Arbor area. He was a reserve army officer on active duty for five years during World War II. For the last several years Mr. Boyles has been a resident of Clinton Commons, a retirement community in St. Johns, Michigan, where he has enjoyed the acquaintance and company of others of his own generation. Surviving Mr. Boyles are his two daughters, Jane E. Boyles-Visel of Ann Arbor and Kay Barbara Flournoy of Waterford and his son, Fredrick J. (Barbara) Boyles of Grand Blanc. Also surviving are his three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A grandson, Jason Boyles passed away in 2000. There will be a visitation at the Osgood Funeral Home in St. Johns, Michigan from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm on Thursday, June 10, 2010. At his request the only services will be held at the graveside in Lowe Cemetery, Essex Twp., Michigan following the visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Beaver Island Rural Health Center Endowment Fund, Beaver Island, Michigan 49782. |
Daniel W. Meyer Charlotte Mr. Daniel W. Meyer, age 60, passed away Saturday, May 29th, 2010 at his Charlotte home. Daniel was born in Hastings, MI on September 30, 1949, the son of the late Arthur E. and Florence M. (Loftus) Meyer. He was raised in the Sunfield area and attended local schools graduating from Lake Odessa High School 1967. He was the husband of Hiltrud Bloch. The couple had been aquaintences for over 30 years, establishing a strong and lastings friendship. They were married in Charlotte, MI on January 6, 2009. Daniel was employed at General Motors for over 20 years before retiring in the late 1980's when the company closed the foundry. Daniel enjoyed being outdoors fishing, hunting, and spending time in his garden. He was an avid cook, and loved to prepare meals for his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Hilda; two sons, Jeff (Kael) Meyer, Mathew Meyer; a stepdaughter, Robin (Bill) Ashley; a stepson, Mitch Glenn; sister, Rosemary Hewitt; three brothers, Dave (Dianne) Meyer, Bill (Jean) Meyer, Ron Meyer; and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services were held at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 5th. The family will receive visitors 1 hour prior to the funeral service beginning at 12 Noon at The Daniels Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo, MI. Memorial Contributions can be made directly to the family of Daniel Meyer. Please visit our website at, for further details. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. |
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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.   |
64, of Hale, formerly of DeWitt, retired Northwest Airlines employee, died Tuesday. Memorial services noon Saturday at David's home, 5308 AuSable Dr., Hale. Arrangements by Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home, West Branch. |
55, of Grand Ledge, died Wednesday. Memorial services 2 p.m. Monday at Wacousta Community United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
Debra Kay (Sharp) Scznsny June 9, 2010 Saturday, June 12, 2010 1:37 AM |
Debra Kay (Sharp) Scznsny, 52, of Monroe died at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
Debra Kay (Sharp) Scznsny Nov. 20, 1957-June 9, 2010 Sunday, June 13, 2010 12:50 AM |
Debra Kay Sharp was born in Torrance, California on November 20, 1957. |
Dennis L. "Butch" Kramer Muir Formerly of Fowler, died June 3, 2010, at the age of 56. Born on June 23, 1953, in Carson City, the son of Eldred and Bernadine (Smith) Kramer. Butch was employed by the Clinton County Road Commission, was a member of the Fowler Conservation Club, and the V.F.W. Men's Auxiliary. He married Sandy Ward, on May 1, 2004, and she survives him. Also surviving are his daughter, Jenna Kramer, sons, Troy (Beth) Kramer, Brent (Shiloh) Kramer, stepdaughters, Charmaine Taylor, and Jennifer (Chris Brown) Peiffer, stepsons, Thad Peiffer, and Jeremie Peiffer, grandchildren, Shaun Kramer, Chase Kramer, Isaac Kramer, Thomas Peiffer, Mark Kramer, Jr., Dante Kramer, Abygayle Brown, and Carter Dennis Brown, brothers, Mark (Deb) Kramer, Ed (Deb) Kramer and Luke Kramer. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Ann Smith. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 7, 2010, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler, with Fr. Dennis Howard presiding. Burial will follow at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery. The family will receive friends, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, with a rosary being prayed Sunday at 8 p.m., at the Goerge Chapel of Osgood Funeral Homes, 11112 W. Ionia St., Fowler. Contributions will be made to the charity of his family's choice. To learn more about Butch and view his Life Story film, visit his personal webpage at, where you can share a memory or photo, and sign his memory book. |
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Dolores E. Rohrkemper Dolores E. Rohrkemper, age 79, died June 11, 2010. She was a former South Lake School Board member. Beloved wife of Richard; dear mother of Debra (Harvey) DePape, Richard (Carol), David (Lynn) and Darin. Dear grandmother of Jason, Deanna, Danielle, Richard, Amanda, Veronica and Erica. Also survived by four great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Mildred Clow of Parma, Ohio. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. with Prayer Service 7 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue at Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. Instate Tuesday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at Old St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greektown. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery. |
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Dominic "Guglie" Guglielmotto, 97, of Hadley Street, Bessemer, died Sunday, June 6, 2010, in Wakefield. |
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Donald Wesley Conaway, 85, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling W.Va. Family will receive friends at the Trinity Lutheran Church 302 Bennett St., Bridgeport, Ohio Friday, June 11, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Read more HERE in Friday's Tribune. |
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Former Petoskey resident Donna K. Gottlieb passed away Feb. 20. 2010. |
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Donna Waters Donna Waters, age 58. Loving wife of Quentin; mother of Jennifer, Quentin, Jr. and Phillip; grandmother of five; and sister of four. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 15, from 9:30–Noon at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores. Funeral services noon at the funeral home. Share a memory with the family at kaulfuneralhome.com. |
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A graveside service for former Harbor Springs resident Dorothy (Lee) Kleinhenz, 73, of Chicago, will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 24, at Lakeview Cemetery in Harbor Springs. Pastor Ed Warner from Stutsmanville Chapel will officiate. |
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CHAVEZ, ERNEST B.; age 70; of Waterford; passed away on June 10, 2010, at his home with his family by his side. |
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. |
Edwin E. "Gene" Gronau Sr., age 81, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at his home. |
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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- Eleanore V. (Eckman) Gray, 93, of Winter Haven, formerly of Bessemer, Mich., passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010, at New Horizon in Winter Haven. |
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Elfriede Rothenhauser Elfriede "Elfi" Rothenhauser, age 79, a resident of Eastpointe for over 50 years, died Monday, May 24, 2010 at her home. She was born June 28, 1930 in Redden, East Prussia. Elfi was an avid reader who enjoyed science fiction, the National Geographic magazine, and also mystery novels. She also loved her cats. She was also a longtime member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. Beloved wife of the late Karl, whom she married June 12, 1954 and was married for nearly 36 years before he died. Loving mother of Karl (Annie) Rothenhauser of West Covina, California, Eric Rothenhauser of Eastpointe, Michigan, Rudy Rothenhauser of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and Alex (Lisa) Rothenhauser of Redford, Michigan. Dear sister of Rudolf (Irmgard) Neumann of Germany, and the late Ellen Neumann and Waltroud Neumann. She was also a dear friend of Johanna Kulka and the late Jane Litch. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 20, 2010 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, located at 23000 South Gratiot Avenue, Eastpointe, Mich., 48021 with Pastor Seth Hemme officiating. Please share a thought or memory at www.schultzfuneralhome.com. |
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Elwood Gest,  81‚ Centreville, passed away Friday, June 11, 2010, at Three Rivers Health. He was born Oct. 10, 1928, a son of Ernest and Hazel (Pinny) Gest. On Jan. 16, 1947, he married Edith Mae Melchi in LaGrange, Ind. She preceded him in death Feb. 3, 2000. Elwood worked as a machine operator at Nickell Industries formerly Patrick Industries in Middlebury and previously worked many years at Sturgis Iron and Metal as a crane operator. Elwood enjoyed going to the casinos and garage sales. He also loved woodworking and working at Lil Louie’s Pizza. Surviving are his daughters, Linda Pelmear of Arcadia, Fla., Connie (Robert) Parker of Centreville, Lori Gest of Three Rivers; sons, Michael Gest of Centreville, Jody (Dawn) Gest of Centreville; seven grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edith Gest; son, James Gest; grandson James Butcher Sr.; four brothers, Harold, Paul, Roy and Wilbu;r and a sister Maxine Robbins. Relatives and friends will be received 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Eley Funeral Home in Centreville where religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday with Pastor Clint Zehr, New Covenant Christian Fellowship, Burr Oak, officiating. Interment will be in the Nottawa Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.   |
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Ernest C. Mendenhall Ernest C. Mendenhall, Sr., age 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Grand Traverse Pavilions, Birch Wing, after suffering for years with Alzheimer's disease. Ernie is survived by his wife, Beryl; sons, Ernest (Barbara) Mendenhall, Jr., Jeffery Mendenhall; and daughter, Karen (Mark) Weisel; and six grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 12 p.m. at Bethany Church of God, 11600 Clinton River Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. |
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Ernestine M. Stanley Ernestine M. Stanley, age 89, of Warren, passed away June 9, 2010 in Perrysburg, Ohio. She was born in Detroit July 16, 1920. Family members said she loved her roses and making apple pie for everyone. She is survived by her children, Sharon Ann Dewar, Virginia (Gerald) Fischer-Grayson and Robert (Linda); grandchildren, Kimberly (Kurt) Steinfeldt, Pamela Brackett, Steven (Aimee) Fischer, John Dewar, Dennis (Jennifer) Fischer, Jennifer (Derek) Fedderson, Elizabeth, James and Sandra; 13 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, 10 a.m. at St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Community, 41300 Romeo Plank. Visitation Monday, 2-8 p.m. at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township, with a 6:30 p.m. Rosary. Additional visitation at church Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. |
92, of Lansing, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Monday at St. Therese Catholic Church. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Delta Chapel. |
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Eulalie Marie VanVeckhoven Feb. 15, 1936-June 9, 2010 Friday, June 11, 2010 12:37 PM |
Eulalie Marie VanVeckhoven, age 74, of Carleton, Michigan, died at 9:34 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at Select Specialty Hospital in Taylor. |
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 7:01 AM |
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Former Detroit Red Wings coach Bobby Kromm dies Friday, June 11, 2010 4:18 PM |
LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) — Former Detroit Red Wings coach Bobby Kromm has died. |
Saturday, June 12, 2010 1:05 AM |
BRADY, GUADALUPE N.; of Clarkston; June 10, 2010; at 62 years of age. |
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Gary L. Siebert, of Allegan, died Thursday, June 10, 2010, at the Holland Hospital. Friends may meet with the family on Monday from 6-8 p.m. at  Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, www.gorden funeral.com, where funeral services will be  Tuesday at 11 a.m. Pastor Justin Bupp will officiate. Interment at Poplar Hill Cemetery, Monterey Twp. Memorials may be made to  Allegan County Technical and Education Center, Welding Class, checks may be made payable to the ACATEC.   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. |
Monday, June 7, 2010 10:40 AM |
George A. Clauss, of East Jordan, went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2010. |
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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. |
Sunday, June 13, 2010 6:38 AM |
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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. |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10:06 AM |
Herb Winn, 70, of Alanson, passed away at his home on Friday, June 4, 2010. |
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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.   |
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Herman “Herm” Koning, age 72, of Holland and Englewood, FL, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 8, 2010. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E 16th St., Holland, with Rev. Gary Luurtsema officiating. Burial will be in Graafschap Cemetery. Visiting hours are scheduled for 6-8pm on Monday, June 14, at the funeral home. An online condolence registry is available at www.langelandsterenberg.com. Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
Hubert E. Bass June 5, 1925-June 9, 2010 Saturday, June 12, 2010 1:37 AM |
Hubert E. Bass, age 85 of Flat Rock, died June 9, 2010 in his home. |
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Irene D. Fleming Irene D. Fleming, age 92, a lifelong resident of Clinton Township, passed away June 8, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of Michael (Donna) Fleming of Almont, Elizabeth (Robert) Layher of Shelby Township, and Joseph (Darlene) Fleming of Shelbyville, Kentucky. Proud grandmother of five and great-grandmother of six. Predeceased by her brothers, Raymond and Erving. Mrs. Fleming was a charter member of Bethany Baptist Church. Visitation Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Road, Clinton Township. Funeral will be Tuesday at Shelby Bible Church, Shelby Township; instate at 10:30 a.m. with the funeral at 11:00 a.m. Burial at Clinton Grove Cemetery. Please share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com. |
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Irene E. Menser, age 88, of Sturgis,  went to dance with Jesus on His streets paved in gold early Thursday morning June 10, 2010 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born Aug. 23, 1921, in Detroit, a daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Vansga) Gavar. Irene had resided in Sturgis since July 1969. Prior to coming to Sturgis, she had lived and traveled throughout the world with her husband while he served in the U.S. Air Force. On May 29, 1948, she married William A. Menser in Bridgman. Irene had been employed by Seger’s Department Store in Sturgis and she was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker who loved dancing, cooking and sewing. She was also a talented artist and cherished her cats, all six of them. She was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis and for many years she was a member of the Gray Ladies of the U.S. Air Force. Irene’s family and friends will always remember her strong faith and always looking forward to being with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 62 years, William; two daughters, Mary M. (David) Scott of Kalamazoo and Margaret I. Menser of Santa Monica, Calif.; three grandsons, William C. (Marilee) Menser of Kalamazoo, John D. Scott of Whitefish, Mont., and Michael R. (Kathy) Scott of Grand Rapids; a great granddaughter, Aleeya Menser; a great-grandson, Micah Menser; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, John William Menser and Richard James Menser; two sisters, Elizabeth Gavar and Margaret Davis; and a brother, Louis Gavar. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 2-2:45 p.m. Monday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Irene E. Menser will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The Rev. Calvin Kolzow of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis will officiate. A graveside committal of the ashes will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Menser’s memory consider the Trinity Lutheran School, 406 S. Lakeview Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
Saturday, June 12, 2010 1:05 AM |
REIGLE, JOHN M.; of Waterford; died peacefully at home June 8, 2010; at 64 years of age. |
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Jack Rexrode Jack Rexrode, age 72. June 10, 2010. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Betty). Loving father of Jackie and a grandfather of three. Dearest brother of William, Robert, Donna, Patricia Briley, Betty Thompson. Caring brother-in-law of Maryann Swicki and Barbara Fohey. He will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Monday 12 p.m. A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 � Mile Road), Warren. ahpeters.com |
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James Burgan, of Cheboygan, formerly of St. Clair Shores, died Monday, June 7, in Warren He became a member of the WXYZ-TV family in the studios of the Maccabees Building in downtown Detroit in the 1950s. Read more HERE in Saturday's Tribune. |
60, of Lansing, contractor, died June 5. There will be no services. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
James Lowell Thomas Jan. 5, 1935-June 9, 2010 Saturday, June 12, 2010 1:37 AM |
James Lowell Thomas, 75, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away June 9, 2010, at 11:23 a.m. in Camden Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. |
66, of Lansing, Michigan Department of Social Services Director of Quality Assurance, died Thursday. Services 10 a.m. Monday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
Jane Vanderbush Sept. 23, 1926-June 10, 2010 Sunday, June 13, 2010 12:28 AM |
Jane Vanderbush, age 83, passed away Thursday Morning at Medilodge of Monroe where she had been a resident since August 1997. |
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Janice L. Welch, 82, of Dundee died June 10. For information, call Cover Funeral Home 734-529-3156. |
Janice L. Welch Dec. 4, 1927-June 10, 2010 Saturday, June 12, 2010 1:37 AM |
Janice L. Welch, age 82 of Dundee, Michigan, passed away at 10:37 P.M. Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Arbor Hospice Residence in Ann Arbor. |
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Janice Welch, 82, of Dundee died just before midnight Thursday at Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor. |
86, of Okemos, retired Lansing Public School teacher, died Friday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. |
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Jeanette Gras, age 93, of Hudsonville, passed away Saturday morning, June 12, 2010. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the First Christian Reformed Church in Hudsonville. Interment Georgetown Cemetery. Friends may meet with the family at the church on Tuesday, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. www.vanderlaanfuneral home.net Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Jimmy C. (Jim) Marshall Grand Ledge Age 72, passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 in Lansing. Jim was born in Dungannon, VA on March 16, 1938, the son of Kyle and Mary Kate (Compton) Marshall. He retired from General Motors in 1992 after 27 years of service as a supervisor at Fisher-Body. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Elaine; children, Kris (Brian) Hering, Brady (Yvette) Marshall and Kyle Marshall; grandchildren, Trevor and Emily Hering; brother, Jerry (Sylvia) Marshall; 5 sisters, Fern Barris, Sybil Bridges, Jean Cureton, Judy (Bruce) Brewer and Ann Cox; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Private family services will be held Tuesday, June 15. For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to the, or the, in memory of Jim Marshall. Friends may sign the online guestbook at |
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Joanne Lois Berghorst, age 83, of Hudsonville, died Friday, June 11, 2010, after suffering from Alzheimer’s. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at  South Blendon Reformed Church with Rev. Mark Kleinheksel officiating. Interment at Georgetown Cemetery. Friends may meet with the family at the VanderLaan Funeral Home on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. and for one hour prior to the funeral at church. www.vanderlaanfuneral home.net   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- John M. Novak, 87, of E5013 Jackson Road, Ironwood Township, died Friday, June 4, 2010, in Ironwood. |
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. |
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Juanita O'Leary St. Johns Juanita O'Leary, 91 of St. Johns Passed away on June 9, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 14, 1918 in Manchester, Michigan the daughter of Leon and Cora (Hoelzer) Stautz. Juanita graduated from Manchester High School with the class of 1936, and then attended Eastern Michigan University. After college she went into the restaurant business. In 1955 she settled in St. Johns and purchased a small ice cream stand, which she developed into what was known as The Wheel Inn Restaurant. She was very passionate about service for her beloved customers, as well as training and mentoring the hundreds of young people in her employment over the years. She owned and operated "The Wheel" until she sold it 44 years later in 1999. Surviving are her four children Nancy Moore and Denise Starck of St. Johns, MI, John Joseph (Susan) O'Leary of Greensboro NC. and Patti (Doug) Lehman of St. Louis MO. 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Sisters-in-law Marilyn and Norma Stautz. Preceded in death by her husband John and her brothers Robert and Theodore. Funeral services will be held 11:00a.m. Saturday June 12, 2010 at The First Congregational Church of St. Johns with Rev. Matthew Olson officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home (989) 224-4422 Thursday 5-8p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 6-8p.m. Memorials may be made to the Juanita O'Leary Restaurant Management Hospitality Scholarship at Citizens Bank St. Johns or to the Sparrow Clinton Auxiliary to benefit the needs of the hospital and its patients. |
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Kathleen Ann Theroux Dimondale Kathleen passed away June 9, 2010, after a courageous, 20-month battle with brain cancer. She was the daughter of Louis and Jean Theroux, who preceded her in death. Kathleen was an R.N. and a graduate of the LCC nursing program. She worked many years at St. Lawrence and then Sparrow Hospital. Kathleen enjoyed hiking in the Alps, where she co-led groups of hikers for over 15 years. Left to cherish her memory are: her brother, John; sister-in-law, Maureen; nephew, Josh; niece, Mia; along with extended family and friends. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel, with interment in Maple Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. Tuesday until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in memory of Kathleen Theroux. |
61, of Dimondale, former Sparrow and St. Lawrence Hospitals nurse, died Wednesday. Services noon Tuesday at Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Holt-Delhi Chapel. |
Saturday, June 12, 2010 5:28 PM |
Kathleen Rye-Perkins Kathleen "Kat" Rye-Perkins (nee Burns), age 59, lost her heroic struggle with cancer on June 9, 2010. Beloved wife of Ralph W. Loving mother of Jenny (Patrick) Rye-Coughlin, Tajzna Rye, Kristen (Joseph) Podulka (nee Perkins) and Erin (Timothy) Galvin (nee Perkins). Dear daughter of Nina and the late Donald Burns; grandmother of Casper, Riley, Gwen, Ryan and Emily. Sister of Dave (Christine) Burns, Mike (Cindy) Burns and Jeanne Sears (nee Burns). She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Lori (Matthew) Marheineke (nee Perkins) and Janice (Harold) Allport (nee Perkins); brothers-in-law, Gary (Karen) Perkins and Ronald (Carol) Perkins; nieces and nephews, Shelly Nickles, Rachel Perkins, Lytasha Lewis, Megan Palo, Jessica Nielsen, Samantha Sears, Steven Sears, Nate Burns, Kelly Burns, Elija Burns, Troy Allport, Shawn Allport and Tim Allport. She was the daughter-in-law of L.D. and Doris Perkins. Kathleen was a partner at Trillium Teamologies. She was a free spirit who loved traveling, and also had an extreme passion for art, music and her garden. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, June 19, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra and Sons Funeral Home, 5488 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, MI 48316. Memorial visitation will take place on Thursday, June 17, 2010, from 4-8 p.m. and Friday, June 18, 2010, from 4-8 p.m. Please sign Kat's online guestbook at www.cremationmichigan.com. |
Kenneth Robert Jr. Perry St. Helens, OR. Kenneth Robert Perry Jr., formerly of Lansing, was born September 13, 1955 in Lansing, MI to Kenneth Robert Perry, Sr. and Winifred F. Vergeson. He died at his home in St. Helens on June 2, 2010 at the age of 54. Kenneth attended school in Lansing, MI and was a long-haul trucker for X-Cel Trucking Co. of Grand Rapids, MI. He also worked as a courier for Wells Fargo Bank. He moved to Gresham, OR in 1996 and later to St. Helens, OR. His enjoyment was being a great guitarist. Survivors include: Father: Kenneth Robert Perry Sr. of St. Johns, MI; Mother: Winifred Watson of Winchester, IN; Sister: Mary Taylor of Lansing, MI; Brother: William (Bill) Perry of N. Fort Meyers, FL. Private Family Services have been held. On-Line Condolences may be sent to the family at, The family was served by Columbia Funeral Home & Cremation Center of St. Helens, OR. |
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July 18, 2006-June 10, 2010 Lana Nicole Verus, age 3 of Weidman, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010, at University Hospital, Ann Arbor. She was born July 18, 2006, in Grand Rapids. |
Larry K. Hall Mason Age 64, lost his fight with lung cancer on June 11, 2010. Born on August 9, 1945 in Lansing to Jude and Merel Hall. He lived his whole life in Mason. He was a Vietnam Navy veteran and had retired from General Motors after 40 years of service. Larry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Rebecca; daughters, Tracey and Lori (Phil) Buttler; son, Donovan; 6 grandchildren; one great granddaughter; brothers, William (Monica) and Richard (Connie) Hall and sister, Mary (James) O'Berry. He was preceded in death by: his parents, step-mother, Doris and 2 nephews. No services will be held. The family request contributions to the Sparrow Foundation Cancer Fund 1322 East Michigan Ave., P.O. Box 30480, Lansing, MI 48909-9986 in memory of Mr. Hall. On-line condolences at |
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84, of Mason, retired brick mason, died Wednesday. Visitation 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Dansville Free Methodist Church. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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Sept. 24, 1926-June 11, 2010 Leon James Acker, age 83, of Clare, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2010, at his home. |
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Leonard Ray Taylor, 72, of Alanson, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. |
Lewis Emery Freer Dansville Age 84, born April 12, 1926, died June 12, 2010. A good man died this week. He was a husband, father, farmer, fireman, bus driver and church member. He was a family man, a good neighbor and a real friend to all who knew him or met him, even for a short time. Family and friends who preceded him in death have welcomed him into Heaven and the arms of his Savior. Family and friends left behind will miss him. Lewis is survived by his wife, Genevieve; children, Lynne Tomerlin, Martha (Tom) Swiger, Jack (Lora) Freer and Tim (Lori) Freer. He was blessed with 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A good man died this week. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at Dansville High School, in the gymnasium, 1264 Adams St., Dansville, with the Rev. Amy Thompson of Dansville Free Methodist Church officiating. The family will receive visitors from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and 10 a.m. to 12 Noon on Wednesday at the Dansville Free Methodist Church, 1340 Mason St., Dansville. For those who wish, the family request memorial contributions be made to: Dansville Free Methodist Church, 1340 Mason St. Dansville, MI 48819 or to, , Memorials and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Cir. Chicago, IL 60674, in memory of Lewis. On-line condolences at |
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Lisa Nicole Burdette Lisa Nicole Burdette (nee Szypa), age 23, of Chesterfield, died June 8, 2010. Loving wife of Richard Burdette. Dear daughter of Linda (nee Feldman) and Manual Medina and Mark Szypa. Loving sister of Angela Szypa, Justin Medina and Matthew Medina. Mass of Resurrection, Monday, June 14, 2010 at 11 a.m. from St. Mary Queen of Creation, New Baltimore. Visitation Sunday June 13, 2010, from 2-8 p.m. at Gendernalik Funeral Home, Inc. (35259 Twenty-Three Mile Road, New Baltimore), and 10:30 a.m. until time of service Monday. Memorial contribution to Susan G. Koman Foundation. |
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86, of DeWitt, formerly of Chicago, Ill., died April 15. Memorial services 11 a.m. Thursday at Catholic Community of St. Jude, DeWitt. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, DeWitt Chapel. |
78, of Lansing, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Monday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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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. |
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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. |
Louise C. Tasket There will be a memorial service for Louise C. Tasket on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 11 a.m. at West Locke Wesleyan Church, 2652 Haslett Road, Williamston, MI. |
Lucille Leonard Mason Our loving Mother and Grandmother passed away June 11, 2010 at the age of 90. She was born February 20, 1920 in Perrinton, MI to Lewis and Elsie (Bussell) Guernsey. Mrs. Leonard retired in 1982 from Michigan State University after 27 years, having been employed with the Food Services as an accountant and then as an office manager for the MSU Student Government. She has been associated with the First United Methodist Church in Mason since 1940 and a member since 1950. Mrs. Leonard loved to travel enjoying 5 trips to Europe, the last one in 2006 with members of her church. Among her interests were growing roses, summers at her cottage, winters in FL, golfing, and playing bridge. She was preceded in death by her husband (Robert) of 64 years who passed away in 2003; her parents; 6 brothers - Clarence Guernsey, Tom Guernsey, Ralph Guernsey, Lee Guernsey, Carl Guernsey, and Roy Guernsey; 4 sisters - Marie Moore, Edna Wood, Margaret Yauch, and Lorena Gieske. She is survived by daughter Judy (William) Campbell of Mason; son Lewis (Theresa) Leonard of Okemos; 4 grandchildren, Scott (Connie) Campbell, Susan Campbell, Ron Campbell and Haile Leonard. Memorial Services will be held 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church of Mason, 201 E. Ash Street, Mason with Pastor Dwayne Bagley officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-5:00 p.m. at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason, and Wednesday at the church one hour prior to the service. Those desiring may make contributions to the First United Methodist Church, Keith L. Hayes Scholarship Fund in memory of Lucille Leonard. On-line condolences at |
Lyle B. Curtis Grand Ledge Lyle B. Curtis, age 77 passed away June 3, 2010 in Lansing, MI. He was born January 31, 1933 in Oneida Twp., Eaton Co., MI, son to Ralph and Esther (Smith) Curtis. Lyle graduated as valedictorian in his class of 1951 from Sunfield High School and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Ferris State University. He was formerly employed as a CPA for Wyandott Corp. and owned several businesses, including Lyles Party Store of Grand Ledge. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army; a member of the Cole-Briggs American Legion Post 48, Belleville Masonic Lodge, and was also a member of the Order of Eagles Aerie 2371. Survivors include his daughter, Carla Lohr of Grand Ledge; four sisters: Audrey Lugibihl of Grand Ledge, Mary (John) Wellton of Grand Ledge, Evelyn VanHouten of Mulliken and Joyce Brown of Grand Ledge; brothers, George (Carol) Curtis of Holt and David Curtis of Mulliken, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; two sisters, Margaret Feazel and Helen Brokaw and brother, William Curtis. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 7, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, followed by Military Honors at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. The family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the, or the Capital Area Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at |
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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. |
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Mable Gadziemski, age 102, of Holland, died at the Heritage Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at Zion Lutheran Church, 77 West 32nd Street, in Holland. Reverend George Hamilton will be officiating. Burial will be in Lakewood Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8PM at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street, in Holland, and also on Wednesday from 10-10:45 AM prior to the service at Zion Lutheran. 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. |
Marcella (Brown) Edinger Lansing Formerly of Fowler, died June 12, 2010, at the age of 94. Born December 12, 1915, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Henry) Brown. She was a lifelong member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She was a graduate of Central Michigan University specializing in Education. She spent thirty three years in the educational field as a teacher and principal retiring in 1976. She was a former member of the Delta Kappa Society, Michigan Education Association, and the Michigan Education Association of Retired School Personnel. She was preceded in death by her husband James (Jim), her son, Peter, sisters Bernice McKenna and Vivian Brown, brother Walter Brown, brothers in-law Martin Edinger and Lawrence Edinger, and sisters in-law Mary Karber, Ruth Edinger, and Laurine Edinger. Survivors include her three daughters, Marcia (Peter) Schmitz, Ellen (Lloyd) Watson, and Ann (Bruce) Menerey; eight grandchildren, Sue (Mark) Shulick, Michael (Diana) Schmitz, Todd (Kim) Falor, Daniel (Kristie) Falor, David (Heather) Falor, Melissa Menerey, Will (Jen) Watson, and Barney (Amy) Watson; fourteen great-grandchildren, Matthew Shulick, Vivian Shulick, Tyler Schmitz, Megan Schmitz, Sarah Schmitz, Kyle Wigglesworth, Derek Falor, Kailey Falor, Carson Falor, Cooper Falor, Raegan Falor, Lillian Watson, Macy Watson, and Colin Watson. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at the Goerge Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes 11112 W. Ionia St., Fowler, MI on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Dennis Howard presiding and internment at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, June 14, 2010 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Rosaries will be prayed at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.. Memorial contributions may be made to the Most Holy Trinity Educational Trust Fund. |
94, of Lansing, formerly of Fowler, Fowler Public Schools teacher, died Saturday. Services 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Most Holy Trinity Church, Fowler. Arrangements by Osgood Funeral Homes, Goerge Chapel, Fowler. |
Margaret (Vanneste) Cornman, 84, of Beaverton, went to be with her beloved son, Russell Cornman Jr. on June 4, 2010. |
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Margaret E. Walter Ovid Margaret E. Walter died peacefully on June 3, 2010, at the age of 89. She was born in St. Johns, Michigan, July 8, 1920, the daughter of Vernon and Evelyn (Bowen) Lyon. Margaret married Lawrence Walter, Sr. on June 6, 1942 in Bowling Green, Ohio. Margaret is survived by her husband, Lawrence; daughter, Nancy A. Baker; sons, Lawrence E. (Shirley) Walter, Jr. and Robert L. (Shirley) Walter; 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Pamela S. Martin, grand daughter, Marci Draper, sister, Agatha (Peter) Larion and brother, Vernon (Gwen) Lyon. Services will be 2 p.m., Monday, June 7 at the Houghton Chapel of Osgood Fuenral Homes, with Pastor Elbert Dulworth officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Contributions may be made in memory of Margaret to the Autism Society 4340 East West Hwy Suite 350, Bethesda, MD 20814. |
Margaret Mae Leavitt St. Johns Passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010 at the age of 92. She was born to Charles Benona and Gertrude Belle (Holley) Morrill in rural Clinton County on February 16, 1918 and spent most of her childhood in and around Ovid. On June 10, 1938 Margaret married George C. Leavitt of Elsie and in 1941, they along with George's parents, moved to Washington Township, Gratiot County, where they raised three children, operated a cash crop and livestock farming business and lived their entire married life of 64 years. Margaret graduated from Ovid High School with the class of 1936. She graduated in 1937 from Clinton County Normal School. She then began a rewarding and enjoyable teaching career. Her teaching assignments were at the Cedar Lake School in Victor Township, village schools in Pompeii and Bannister and Alma Middle School. By taking night and Saturday classes through Central Michigan University, Margaret graduated with a B. S. Degree in Elementary Education in 1960 and continued teaching until her retirement in 1973. Margaret is survived by her son, Dale Leavitt of Washington Township, two daughters, Betty Leavitt and Marilyn (Thomas) Irrer of St. Johns, daughter-in-law, Christine Leavitt of St. Johns; seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and one brother, Stanley (Jean) Morrill of Laingsburg and many nieces, nephews and their families. Along with her husband, George, she was preceded in death by her four brothers, Clyde (Zetta), Clifton (Julia), Orley (Wilma), & Gaylord (Elaine) Morrill, and one sister, Mildred (Steven)Toth. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at the Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns, Michigan, burial will follow at Collier Cemetery with Pastor Kathy Leydorf officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, June 6 from 2-4 pm and Monday, 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Salem U.M.C. 2307 W. Maple Rapids Rd. St. Johns or Sparrow Clinton Hospital Foundation. To learn more about Margaret and view her Life Story film, visit her personal webpage at |
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Marian Louise Szymanski Marian (Ralph) Louise Szymanski, age 67, of Lovells, Michigan passed away on Wednesday June 9th, 2010. Mrs. Szymanski was born in Mount Clemens on December 6, 1942, the daughter of Norman and Anna (Ehrke) Harms. She married Alfred Szymanski on December 17, 1966 in Mount Clemens. They moved to the Lovells area in 1996, coming from Chesterfield Township. Marian loved spending time with her family and many outdoor sports including fishing, boating, water skiing, hunting, snow skiing, gardening, reading, canning and camping in their motor home. She is survived by her children, Denise (Mike) Itrich of Marine City, Sheila (Don) Krause of Port Huron and Al (Tammie) Szymanski II of Marine City. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her mother, Anna Harms of Mount Clemens; and siblings, Arnold (Marilyn) Harms of Port Hope, Mich., Shirley (Al) Uzwiak of Florida, Delores Cornwell of Clinton Township and Karen Wohlfield of Fraser. A private family memorial service will be planned. Condolences may be sent to www.sorensonlockwood.com. |
Marie Agnes Wiseman July 19, 1924–June 7, 2010 Friday, June 11, 2010 11:52 AM |
Marie A. Wiseman, 85, of Riverview, formerly of Carleton, died at 7:55 a.m. Monday at home. She had been in poor health since March 2009. |
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Marilyn Sue Flessner, 60, of Troy, Ohio, passed on Wednesday, May 19, 2010. |
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88, of Haslett, former World War II "Rosie the Riveter", died Thursday. Memorial services 1 p.m. June 22. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, East Lansing. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. |
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Martha Alice Curtis' life's journey ended on March 5, 2010, in the quiet of her home. She was surrounded by all of the things she loved dearly, and recalled her childhood with tenderness and pleasure. |
Martha Alice Johnson Nov. 11, 1935-June 10, 2010 Friday, June 11, 2010 11:53 AM |
Martha Alice Johnson, 74 yrs, of Ida, died Thursday morning in Fountain View of Monroe. |
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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.   |
Mary Jean Russman Portland Age 53, our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was called home to our Lord on June 3, 2010. Her courageous two year battle with Leukemia ended peacefully surrounded by family at her home on Pleasant Street. Mary was known for her compassion, loving and giving nature, her strong Christian faith, her sense of humor and her beautiful smile. Mary is a recent recipient of Spring Arbor University's Honorary Alumni Award, Bachelor of Family Life Education Program to which she worked very hard to achieve. She was a former employee of the Eaton County Sheriff's Department as a deputy and worked there for 13 years. Her favorite things in life were being with family and friends, sunsets on the beach, playing games, music, writing her book of hope, watching movies, flowers, feeding the birds and squirrels, and girl's night out. Mary was preceded in death by her brother Frederick, Jr., and parents Julaine and Frederick "Fritz" Russman. She was blessed with two daughters and four granddaughters, Melissa Rapp (Summer, Lili and Stella) and Heather (Kevin Lee) Moore (Tianna); three sisters, Joan Russman, Bonnie (Pat) Dawdy and Connie (Todd) Droste; two brothers, Bill (Barbara) Russman and Bob (Tracy) Russman - 11 nieces and nephews, Brad Bloye, Sarah Russman, Michelle Scochin, Autumn Dawdy, Kristin Dawdy, Caleb Dawdy, Nicole Russman, Brandon Droste, Eric Russman and Joseph Arens as well as a great nieces and nephew, Bridget and Ben Bloye, Ava Bryan. A visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday, June 8 from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, 210 E. Bridge St., Portland. A Memorial Service to celebrate Mary's life will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Joe Robbe officiating. Mary will be laid to rest at Portland Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at Mount Hope Church in Portland on 845 Ionia Rd. following the interment services. Memorial contributions may be made to the family where a charity will be selected at a later date. Online condolences can be made at |
Mary M. (Hefty) Blood Lansing Mary Marcia Blood, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and retired Associate Director of the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau died after a long illness on Tuesday June 8, 2010 at Sparrow Hospital. Mrs. Blood was 77 (but would only admit to 26). Mrs. Blood was born in St. Johns, MI, graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1951 and spent her entire adult life as a Lansing resident. She worked briefly at the former Capitol Park and Jack Tar Hotels as a front desk manager before joining the Lansing Convention Bureau in 1967. During her 35 years at the Bureau, Mrs. Blood was instrumental in bringing a number of impressive conventions to Lansing. She was a successful tourism promoter for the City of Lansing and as a result she received many awards during her career. Most notably was a proclamation signed by then Governor James Blanchard recognizing her efforts in bringing the Women's International Bowling Tournament to the community; an event which brought in hundreds of millions of dollars to the Lansing area. Mrs. Blood was well connected and highly influential throughout the community. She had an energetic personality. These qualities combined to make her one of the best fundraisers the Lansing area has ever seen. She was responsible for spearheading many successful fund raising events, including Silver Bells in the City, The Riverfest Lighted Float Parade, and The Festival of Trees. However her signature event was The Annual Holiday Open House. The Holiday Open House was an event which was attended by hundreds of prominent business and community leaders including many high ranking public officials; for many years it was held at the Lansing Center on the first Friday in December. She also led countless other successful endeavors including raising funds for the Michigan Historical Museum, the Sparrow Hospital renovation, and the banners, wreaths and Christmas lights that decorate downtown Lansing during the holiday season and beyond. In 1996 Mrs. Blood raised $96 thousand dollars for the Grand Opening of Oldsmobile Park, home of the Lansing Lugnuts. Later that year, she was honored by City Officials at a ceremony in Oldsmobile Park during a Lugnuts game. Mrs. Blood was a true visionary. She had a creative mind, a good business sense, and a love for Lansing. She always had her sights set on a new project or a new event that would enhance the community -- she had a vision and she made things happen. Mrs. Blood enjoyed organizing family parties where her signature dish of chicken with homemade noodles was often served. After dessert, the gatherings would typically include a pinochle or euchre tournament. She loved to play cards and she would usually win. She also loved watching her grandchildren perform and compete. Basketball and dance were her favorite. She rarely missed an occasion, often attending multiple events in different cities in a single day. She will be deeply missed by her family for her unwavering devotion, loving spirit and unyielding support. Mary Blood is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Ron; daughter Pam Holland (Mike) of Novi, 3- sons Dan Parks (Denise) of Lake Odessa, Dennis Parks (Brenda) of Niles, and Doug Parks(Cathy) of Eaton Rapids; 12 grandchildren - Jenny Larner (Jami), Meghan Joseph (Andy), Ashton Parks, Marybeth Miles, Nathan Parks, Jordan Parks, Mahrley Marcia Parks, Austin Parks, David Parks, Joseph Parks, Michael Holland and Sam Holland; 3 great grandchildren - Makayla, Nevaeh and Emerson Larner; step grandchildren- Deidre, Alyssa, Coby and Camille; sister Bev Barnum of Holt; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother Inez Alvada (Purvis) Hefty, her father Harry Hefty (Ceola), brother Bob Hefty and sister Helen Ging. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, June 15, 12:00 noon, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. John Byers as celebrant. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Monday from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel and Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the church. A rosary will be prayed Monday evening, 7:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Friends may sign the online guestbook at |
Melinda Sue Osenga Bath Age 49, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 after a brief battle with cancer. Mindy enjoyed bonfires, beautiful sunsets and loved being with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jackie; daughter, Rachelle; granddaughter, Lillie. Surviving are her husband of 30 years, Edward Osenga; daughters Sara (Jeremy) Blasius, Jessica (Shane) Hazelwood, and Katie Jo Osenga; "Grandma Mo's" grandchildren Kennedy, Carter, Cameron, and Grady; brothers Dave (Tammie) Hurt, Joe (Kim) Smith and Jason Smith; father Clayton (Linda) Hurt; many nieces and nephews and many friends. A Celebration of Mindy's Life will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Ed and Mindy's home, 5341 Ann Dr.; Bath at 5:00 p.m.. Arrangements are entrusted to the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. Online condolences may be made at |
73, of Lansing, retired mechanic, died Thursday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mowen Funeral Home, William A. Scarlett Memorial Chapel, Owosso. |
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Merlyn “Merlie” R. Clark, 83, of Monroe died Saturday afternoon at Fountain View of Monroe. Merkle Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
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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. |
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Merton Eugene Nye, 84, of Alanson, died June 7, 2010, at his home. |
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Michael R. Warfe May 4, 1955-June 9, 2010 Sunday, June 13, 2010 12:50 AM |
Michael R. Warfe, age 55, of Newport, MI. passed away suddenly June 9, 2010 at Mercy Memorial Hospital Emergency Room. |
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Michael William Allen Michael William Allen, age 64, of Warren, died Friday, June 11, 2010. Born May 26, 1946 in Detroit to the late Robert Lee and Lila Mae Maurer Allen. Retired from TACOM. He is survived by his wife, Connie; granddaughter, Alexandra Kaczynski; stepchildren, Rogean and Larry Tillman; step-grandson, Zachary Tillman; sister, Susie O'Hara; and many friends. Preceded in death by daughter, Shelley Allen. At his request his body has been donated to University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor. There will be no services. Arrangements by Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, Mount Clemens. Contributions to the wishes of the family. www.vickfuneralhome.com |
65, of Lansing, mortgage closer, died May 27. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oneida Gospel Church, Grand Ledge. Arrangements by Barden Funeral Home, Ithaca Chapel. |
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Nancy L. Landenberger, 78, of Adrian passed away June 9, 2010, at Provincial House. She was born March 11, 1932. Nancy was retired from Peerless Gear. She was active in the Adrian and Blissfield Farmers Market. Nancy’s hobbies included bingo, going to casinos and taking care of stray cats. She is survived by her children, David Michael Landenberger and Diana (Steven) Roesch; her grandchildren, Jon, Joel, Josh, Betsy, Timothy and Shelley; numerous great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Jimmy Gifford and Geraldine Russell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Bill” Landenberger; her parents, Merritt and Maude Gifford; and her beloved companion, Miles. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Chris Cadwallader officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial contributions can be made to the Lenawee Humane Society. Condolences can be offered online at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
Nanette VanDervoort Martin Age 83, died in the presence of her family in Lansing, Michigan at the Hospice of Lansing - Stoneleigh Residence on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010. Born in Lansing to Birdice (Spedding) and Edward R. VanDervoort, she graduated from East Lansing High School ('44) and Michigan State ('48). On August 15, 1948 she married William G. Martin. Nan will be remembered by many for her business and civic contributions in the Greater Lansing area and at Glen Lake. Nan was a successful and respected Realtor, working as president of the William G. Martin Company. She served on numerous boards including American Bank & Trust, First of America Bank Holding Corp., Greater Lansing Chamber of Commerce (president), Greater Lansing Board of Realtors (president), East Lansing Board of Education (president), Kappa Alpha Theta (district president), Sparrow Hospital Service Auxiliary (charter member), Junior League of Lansing (president), United Way (president), YWCA Financial Advisory Board (chairman), Salvation Army Advisory Board, MSU Alumni Association (president) and Glen Lake Association (president, honorary achievement award). Nan was a capable individual who had an uncanny ability of getting jobs done, both individually or by committee. She was a pioneer of women in the Lansing community as demonstrated by being the first woman to serve on and lead many of these boards. In retirement years, she enjoyed boating with Bill in Florida and her family gatherings at Glen Lake. Nan was predeceased by her parents; her loving husband William, who died on September 2, 2008; a granddaughter, Carla Renee Smith; and 2 nephews, Kurt Snider and Bradley Snider. She is survived by 4 children, Cynthia M. Colton (Jeffrey) of Ann Arbor, John Edward Martin (Wendy) of Glen Arbor, Natalie M. Smith (Gregory) of Wheaton, IL, and Van William Martin (Sharon) of East Lansing; 10 grandchildren, Sarah N. Colton, Jeffrey J. Colton II, Lizabeth D. (Martin) Millikan (Dan), Jacob W. Martin, Erin E. Smith, Caroline M. Smith, Chelsea A. Smith, Andrew G. Smith, Landon Caroline C. Martin and VanDervoort Cutler Martin; 1 great grandchild, Ava L. Millikan; her sister, Joan (Honey) V. Snider; and a niece, Nanette Snider. Memorials may be directed to Sparrow Foundation, P.O. Box 30480, Lansing, MI 48909 or the Glen Lake Association Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 551, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. A Memorial Service will be held at Glen Lake this summer. Communications may be directed to P.O. Box 7, Glen Arbor, MI 49636 or 1111 Michigan Ave., Suite #201, East Lansing, MI 48823. Online condolences may be made at |
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Nicolas T. Flores Sr., 81, of Albion, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. He was born Dec. 24, 1928 in Sequin, Texas to Luis and Elena (Trinidad) Flores. He was married to Vivian Frances Wallace on Jan. 11, 1952 in Jonesville and she preceded him in death Dec. 8, 1986. He has lived in Albion for several years and retired from Albion Malleable. He was an avid Detroit Tiger fan, enjoyed wrestling and fishing. He is survived by son Nicholas T. (Pamela) Flores Jr. of Albion, daughter Beverly (Gary) Vickers Sr. of Coldwater, grandchildren Nikki Lyneis and Kristi Flores, both of Albion, Holli (Paul) Peck of Ely, England, M.J (Lisa) Vickers, Joshua Vickers and Adam (Ashley) Vickers, all of Bronson, eight great grandchildren, sister Juanita and brothers Eugene Flores and Luis Flores Jr. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by brother Baltazar Flores. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, June 11, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Erie Street Chapel of the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 208 West Erie Street, Albion, MI 49224. Funeral Services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Lynne McQuown officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery-Albion. |
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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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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.   |
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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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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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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. |
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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. |
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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.   |
Patricia Ann Machcinski June 11, 2010 Sunday, June 13, 2010 12:28 AM |
Patricia Ann Machcinski, 75, of Temperance died Friday in her home. Bedford Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. |
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Patty Smith, of Hamilton, died tragically in an auto accident, Wednesday, June 9, 2010. Friends may meet with the family on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at  Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, www.gordenfuneral.com, where funeral services will be  Monday at 3 p.m. Leonard White will officiate. Interment Manlius Cemetery, Manlius Twp.   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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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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69, of Wimauma, Fla., formerly of Mason, retired auto body shop owner and Army veteran, died March 2. Graveside services 11:30 a.m. Friday at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. |
Richard Battersby June 7, 2010 Sunday, June 13, 2010 12:28 AM |
Richard Battersby, 78, of Temperance died Monday in Tender Care of Monroe. Bedford Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. |
79, of Brighton, formerly of Fowlerville, retired Detroit Public Schools art teacher, died May 28. Memorial services 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Fowlerville. Arrangements by Niblack Funeral Home, Dillingham Liverance Chapel, Fowlerville. |
73, of, Clintonville, Wis., formerly of Lansing, Army veteran, former Diamond Reo employee and FWD Corp. (Clintonville, Wis.) plant manager, died Monday. There will be no services. |
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Robert C. DeHayes Robert C. DeHayes, age 67, of Harrison Township, died on Friday, June 11, 2010. He was born January 22, 1943 in Detroit to Margaret and the late Robert E. DeHayes. He is survived by his mother, Margaret; brother, Ronald (Marcia) DeHayes; and niece, Christina DeHayes. Private inurnment, Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township. Arrangements by Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, Mount Clemens. Contributions to Karmanos Cancer Institute. www.vickfuneralhome.com |
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Robert D. "Bob" Schmoldt, 68, of Harbor Springs, passed away June 7, 2010. |
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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 (Bob) Gale Gast Okemos Born July 28, 1931 in Philadelphia, Missouri to Fred and Lolabel Gast; Robert G. Gast of Okemos, Michigan passed away June 8, 2010. Bob grew up on a farm near Ewing, Missouri where love of God, family and agriculture were his priorities, and continued to be the source of his greatest achievements in life. He graduated from Philadelphia High School in 1949 and then enrolled at the University of Missouri - College of Agriculture. He served in the US Air Force in Korea during 1953-55. After returning from service he continued his education at University of Missouri where he acquired all three of his degrees in soil chemistry. He began his professional career at the University of Tennessee - AEC in 1959 and then moved to the University of Minnesota in 1970 where he became a Professor of Soil Science. Always striving to provide an increasingly greater impact on advancements in agriculture, he accepted the position of Head, Department of Agronomy at the University of Nebraska in 1977. In 1983 he accepted the position as Director, Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station and Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Michigan State University where, after thirteen years, he capped his career as Vice President of Research and Graduate Studies before retiring in 1998. Bob's career was marked by many awards and accomplishments for his activities that helped enhance and modernize U.S. and world agriculture. Known for his honesty, integrity, compassion, humility, hard work, and service to others he was also a natural leader, becoming a Fellow and serving as President of the American Society of Agronomy and several other professional societies. His faith, family and the love of his life, his wife Mary Lou, were always what he cherished most. He loved the times when he and his siblings and their families would gather at the family farm in Missouri. And likewise when his children and their families would all gather at their homes in Michigan or Florida, him glowing with pride in all their life accomplishments. He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Andrew. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Lou (Parrish); his three children, Regina (Kevin) Nelson, Roger (Allison) Gast, and Kimberly (David) Van Allen; seven grandchildren Katie, Kim, Dan, Michael, Philip, Megan and Ben; brother Philip Gast, and sisters Pat Chostner and Judy Tucker. A memorial service celebrating Bob's life will be held Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing with Dan Nelson of Antioch Ministries officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert G. and Mary Lou Gast Graduate Fellowship in Soil Science, made to Michigan State University, sent to MSU Development, 300 Spartan Way, East Lansing, MI 48824. On-line condolences may be made at |
Robert J. Treadway Feb. 17, 1938-June 6, 2010 Saturday, June 12, 2010 1:37 AM |
Robert J. Treadway, 72, of Reed City, MI, formerly of LaSalle, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010 in Inverness, Florida. |
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Robert K. Sudborough, 74, of Adrian passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at Tendercare of Adrian.  Robert was born Jan. 14, 1936, in Adrian, the son of Otis and Clara (Goetting) Sudborough. He graduated with the Class of 1955 from Adrian High School. He served in the National Guard. Bob was well-known at the Main Stop restaurant in Adrian, where he was a cook for more than 38 years. Bob was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Adrian. He was also a member of the American Legion. Bob is survived by his sister-in-law, Joan Sudborough of Adrian; niece, Michelle Micklewright, also of Adrian; nephews, Jeffrey Sudborough of Adrian and David (Kendra) Sudborough of Weston; and several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Sudborough. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at Wagley Funeral Home. You may also send condolences at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Bob may be made to the American Legion or St. John’s Lutheran Church. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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Robert M. Hunter Robert M. Hunter, age 56, of Sterling Heights, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010. He was born February 7, 1954 in Detroit. Robert was an active member of St. Raymond Catholic Church, St. Vincent DePaul Society at St. Raymond and committee member of St. Vincent DePaul Society. He was an avid Detroit sports fan and especially enjoyed watching his daughters play softball. Beloved husband of Doreen. Loving father of Kristen and Amy. Dear brother of Jim and Dana (Debbie). Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-9 p.m. with a Scripture service 3:30 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc., 11470 Thirteen Mile Road (west of Hoover), Warren. Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Raymond Church, 20103 Joann, Detroit. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society at St. Raymond Church. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.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.     |
Thursday, June 10, 2010 1:21 PM |
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. |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 2:28 AM |
WOODRUFF, Wis. -- Ronald G. Rajala, 67, of Arbor Vitae, died Thursday, June 3, 2010, in Woodruff. |
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Ronald Johnson, 75, of Adrian died June 10, 2010, at his home. He was born Jan. 17, 1935, in Adrian to Malcolm D. and Lorena F. (Fischer) Johnson. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1952 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1953-1957. On Oct. 6, 1958, he married Sharon Collins in Adrian and she survives. Ronald had been employed by the Tecumseh Post Office, retiring on Jan. 16, 1986. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. In addition to his wife, Sharon, he is survived by five sons, Michael (Robin) Johnson of Adrian, Scott Johnson (and Donna MacKinnon) of Adrian, Dean (Tina) Johnson of Arkansas, Jeff (Lorraine) Johnson of Algonac and Eric (Donna) Johnson of Kentucky; and a daughter, Barbara Allison of Adrian; a sister, Karen (Frank) Canaga of Arizona; 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Richard Johnson and the Rev. Malcom Johnson, CSC, of Chile. The funeral liturgy will be offered on Monday, June 14, 2010, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Robert Schramm presiding. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the V.F.W. Annis-Fint Post #1584. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, where a Vigil Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Monday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Ruben R. Gomez Ruben R. Gomez, age 78, of Shelby Township since 1953, died June 11, 2010 at his residence. He was born April 15, 1932 in Omaha, Neb. He retired in January 1991 after 30 years as Sgt. with the Shelby Township Fire Department where he also served as treasurer of the Pension Board for several years. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Police and a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Mr. Gomez loved music and was a self-taught piano and guitar player and a former member of the St. Lawrence Choir. He loved bowling and golf, but family said his first love was his family and being with all of them. Survived by his beloved wife, Joyce M. Gomez, whom he married January 9, 1954 in Detroit; children, Linda Komer of Sterling Heights, Kathleen (Paul) Raab of Macomb, David (Debbie) Gomez of Chesterfield; siblings, John (Lorry) Gomez, Arthur (Dorothy) Gomez and Bertha Porter. Loving grandfather of Samantha, Zachary, Amy, Katie, Joey and Joshua; great-grandfather of Justin and Nicholas. He was predeceased by siblings, Esther, Paul, Annie and David; son-in-law, Roger Komer. Visitation 1-9 p.m. Monday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road, Utica and 9:30 a.m. Tuesday until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 44633 Utica Road, Utica, with Fr. Robert Fisher officiating. Entombment at St. Lawrence Cemetery. Memorials to Karmanos Hospice or Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com |
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Ruth Virginia Philo, 93, of Clayton passed away Friday, June 11, 2010, at Bixby Medical Center. Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
68, of Lansing, former medical assistant, died Wednesday. Private services will be held. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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Sena Vugteveen, age 93, of Zeeland, died Friday, June 11, 2010. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at Rusk Christian Reformed Church, 10354 92nd Avenue in Zeeland. Reverend Mark Neymeiyer will be officiating. Burial will be in Rusk Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at Rusk Christian Reformed Church. Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services. 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. |
Shane William Platte Portland Age 24, passed away on June 4, 2010 peacefully with his family by his side. He was born on November 9, 1985 in St. Johns the son of Brian and Elizabeth (Schmitt) Platte. Shane was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and graduated from Portland High School in 2004. He enjoyed attending car shows, listening to music, being outdoors and all his pets. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Schmitt. Surviving are his mother, Liz Platte of Portland; father, Brian (Lisa) Platte of Swanton, OH; brothers, Brian (Jill Hodges) Platte of Portland, Kiel (Kayla Keeven) Platte of Pewamo and Evan Platte of Portland; sister, Ashley Guthridge of Pennsylvania; special friend, Kelli Petersen; grandparents, John Schmitt and Bill and Connie Platte all of Westphalia; many aunts, uncles and cousins. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Rev. Larry King, presiding. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Monday and Tuesday at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, 210 E. Bridge St., Portland. The rosary will be prayed at 3 p.m., Monday. A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to |
Saturday, June 12, 2010 2:36 AM |
WAUSAU, Wis. -- Shirley M. Noren, 76, of Ironwood Township, Mich., died Friday, June 4, 2010, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau. |
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Shirley June Sybesma, 79, of Holland, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010, in Holland Hospital following a brief cancer-related illness. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 295 Douglas Ave. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel. Burial will take place in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. www.lifestorynet.com |
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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. |
Steven P. Hylinski May 7, 1961-June 8, 2010 Friday, June 11, 2010 11:53 AM |
Steven P. Hylinski, age 49, of Lambertville, MI, died Tuesday, June 08, 2010 in The Toledo Hospital. |
79, of St. Johns, retired Federal Mogul laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements by Osgood Funeral Homes, St. Johns. |
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Susan Elizabeth Davis, 50, died Monday, May 31, 2010, at Covenant Hospital, Saginaw. |
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. |
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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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Therese Anne Farrington Therese Anne Farrington, age 51, died June 4, 2010, after a long illness. She was born February 17, 1959. Survived by daughter, Shannon Farrington; mother, Fern Farrington; siblings, Michael (Ann Marie) Farrington, Peter Farrington, Cindy (Robert) Hotvedt. Preceded in death by father, James M Farrington; and brother, James L. Farrington. Also survived by nephews and nieces, Colleen, Patrick, Denise, Kenneth, James, Joseph, and Angela; dear friend Gail Delaire; and dearest friend of all, Rick Hogrebe. Requiem Mass, Friday, June 18, 10 a.m. at St. Annes Church, 32000 Mound Road in Warren, N. of 13 Mile. Celebration of life following at Stony Creek Metro Park, Shelby Township. |
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Thomas J. Twydell Thomas J. Twydell, age 67, June 10, 2010. Husband of the late Barbara. Loving father of Michael T. (Jerlyn) and Paul Thomas (Beth). Cherished Papa of Parker Thomas. Brother of Jerry (Marilyn) and the late Janet Marquardt. Funeral service Monday 11:30 a.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver). Family will receive friends Sunday (today) 12-7 p.m. and Monday 9 a.m. until service at 11:30 a.m. Memorial tributes to American Cancer Society. View obituary and share memories at ww.DesmondFuneralHome.com. |
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Thomas O. Graham Williamstown Township Born June 12, 1933, the son of Ben and Beulah (Swartout) Graham in Williamstown Township; Thomas O. Graham died June 2, 2010 at the age of 76. Thomas was a past 4-H leader, Lions Club Member, a supporter of Williamston Schools athletics, and a dedicated community volunteer. He was also a farmer and a business owner. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; one sister; his first wife of 49 years, Shirley (Foster) Graham; sons, Larry and Jim Graham; grandson, Chris Graham; and his special dog, Twix. He is survived by his wife, Pat Graham; daughters, Patty (Tom) Enfield, Jan (Fred) Northrup, Nancy Graham, and Martha (David) Smalley; sons, Mark (Sherrie) Graham, Gene Graham (Ed McDonald), and Will Graham; step-daughter, Mandy Nyboer; step-son-in-law, Jay Nyboer; step-sons, Aric (Holly) Prudden, David (Michelle) Prudden, Chris Snow, and Billy Fraley; mothers-in-law Irene Foster and Ilene (Lee) Hubbard; 26 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge #4091, 835 High St., Williamston. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Williamston Food Bank, 3795 Zimmer Rd., Williamston, MI 48895 in memory of Thomas. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston. Online condolences may be made at |
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Tom McConnell died on Sunday, June 6, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was born in Coldwater on July 4, 1934, the son of Chester and Clara Crissman McConnell. Tom was a 1952 graduate of Coldwater High School and attended Kalamazoo College and Western Michigan University. He is survived by four children, sister Mary of Inverness, Fla., brother Max of Tampa, Fla. and cousins Pat Morrill and Jack and Bill Robinson of Coldwater. Interment will be held in Yukon, Okla. |
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Vera Louise McFarland, 78, passed away at her home June 9, 2010, after a courageous 14-year battle with Parkinson’s. She was born Feb. 12 1932, in Clayton, Mich., to Sheldon and Elizabeth Burt. She is survived by her husband, Gerald, of 48 years, and their four children, Michael McFarland, Mary McFarland Ramsey, Rosemary and Todd Huston, and David and Gayette McFarland She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Rebecca, Benjamin and Joseph Ramsey, Jenna, Matthew, Jacob, Ethan and Megan Huston, and John Paul and Elizabeth McFarland. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Caleb McFarland. Vera graduated from Hudson High School in 1949, completed Lenawee-Monroe County Normal School for teaching and later attended Siena Heights College. Vera taught in several one-room county schools around Lenawee County and at St. Mary’s grade school in the early 1960s, leaving teaching to raise her family. She founded the Lenawee County Right To Life Organization in the 1970s and initiated many years of banquets, rallies and fair activities. She was active in state and county politics and was a long term elected precinct delegate and an active member of the Lenawee County Republican Party. Family was a priority for Vera and she enjoyed numerous family vacations and outings and was a former Cub Scout Den Leader. She had a kind heart and was always ready and willing to help out anyone in need. Vera lived her life with her Faith and the love of her Risen Savior reflecting in all her activities. She was a member of the Legion of Mary at St. Mary Catholic Church, where she met her husband. Mrs. McFarland was a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Adrian, Mich. She taught religious education for many years and was a past president of the St. Joseph Church Altar Society. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Society. Visitation will be at the Anderson Funeral Home in Adrian, Mich., on June 11 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A rosary will also be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the visitation. Visitation will also be held on Saturday, June 12, at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 9:15 a.m. until the time of the funeral mass at 10 a.m. with the Rev. David Hudgins officiating. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Adrian, Mich. The family would also like to thank Vera’s dedicated caregivers, Gloria and the staff and volunteers of Hospice of Lenawee. Contributions in Vera’s memory may be made to Right to Life of Lenawee County. Envelopes will be available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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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. |
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. |
Thursday, June 10, 2010 7:09 AM |
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Virginia Morrissett Thornberry, David Timothy Thornberry Thursday, June 10, 2010 10:34 AM |
Virginia Morrissett Thornberry died in Petoskey on Nov. 24, 2009, just one day after her son, David Timothy Thornberry. |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10:10 AM |
Warren E. Lockwood, 81, of Mancelona, died Sunday, June 6, 2010, at home. |
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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. |
Saturday, June 12, 2010 5:28 PM |
William Francis Bellaire William Francis Bellaire, age 86, of Oxford died June 11, 2010. Loving husband of Kathleen "Kay" for 63 years. Dear father of Janice (Charles) Crosby and Linda (Kenneth Wilamowski) Bellaire. Grandfather of Justin (Kathryn), Kyle, and Shawn. Great-grandfather of Alex. William was a WWII veteran serving in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the VFW Post 4659 in Shelby Township. He loved boating and playing the saxophone. Funeral service Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 11 a.m. at the Modetz Funeral Home, 100 E. Silverbell, Orion. The family will receive friends Monday 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-8 p.m. Interment, Great Lakes National Cemetery. Suggested memorials to the American Heart Assoc. or the VFW Post 4659 in Shelby Township. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com. |
William "Bill" Howard Thompson Kerrville, TX William (Bill) Howard Thompson died December 5, 2009 in Kerrville, TX. He was born May 31, 1913 in Sanilac County, MI. Mr. Thompson graduated High School at age 15 1/2, then attended Central Michigan University. He taught school in Chelsea, MI, served in the Army from 1943 to 1946 as a physicist and meteorologist, and was a consultant to Stanford University in CA. He owned and operated Thompson Frandor Jewelers in Lansing, Michigan-a business continued today by his son Howard and Bieu (Trang) Thompson. He is survived by his brother Maurice of Owosso and his 5 children: Nadine Thompson of Lansing; Howard (Trang) Thompson of Lansing; Shasta (Lenard) Burzynski of Sault Ste. Marie; Maja (Samuel) Fields of Kerrville; and Terrill Thompson of Lansing. He was predeceased by Orrilla (Wilson) Thompson, his wife of 54 years, one brother, Clifford, and a granddaughter, Donna. He has 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held June 13 at West Bay Clubhouse 1-4 pm in Lansing, and burial will be at Fort Custer, in Augusta, MI. Memorials may be made to the Boy Scout Council of Wolverine, or the Veterans Association of your choice. Memorial services will be held 1pm until 4pm, Sunday, June 13, 2010 at West Bay Club House (300 Western Ave Lansing Michigan. Military burial will be held 12 noon, Monday, June 14, 2010 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Michigan with military honors. The family invites you to send condolences to, Arrangements are under the care of Wright's Funeral Parlor in Kerrville |
Sunday, June 13, 2010 6:38 AM |
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William L. Philip Mason Age 77, born March 4, 1933 in Ecorse, MI to Earl and Emma (Valentine) Philip; passed away June 6, 2010. A forty year resident of Mason, MI, he was very active in the community and served as a founding member of the Mason Downtown Development Association. Bill was an Elder and assistant treasurer for the First Presbyterian Church in Mason. He also enjoyed his involvement with many Masonic organizations. A Korean War Veteran, Bill served 4 years in the United States Navy, before attending Michigan State University. After graduating from MSU, Bill spent most of his career in banking. As past President of Mason State Bank, retiring after 9 years of service, Bill then worked in the leasing industry as a private consultant, and also taught classes at Lansing Community College. He was an avid golfer and Spartan fan (and cookie eater)! Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Barbara J. Kellogg. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 55 years, Carma (Riley) Philip; daughter, Susan (George) Hubbard; son Rob (Betty) Philip; and sister, Earleen (Daniel) Bailey. Beloved grandchildren include Rob Hubbard, D'Arcy (Jeff) Peplinski, Riley Hubbard, Emma and Jacob Philip. Also his great grand-children, Skylar and Julius, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Friday, June 11, at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Mason, 131 E. Maple Street, Mason, MI 48854, with Rev. Bill Pinches officiating. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason, MI on Thursday, June 10 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Mason Lodge #70 service. We will be ever grateful for the tender loving care Bill received at Green Acres in Mason. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 215, Haslett, MI 48840; or First Presbyterian Church of Mason, 131 E. Maple Street, Mason, MI 48854 in memory of Mr. Philip. On line condolences may be made to |
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Zina Johnson, 45, of Holland, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010. Funeral services are scheduled for noon Monday at Imagine Fellowship, corner of 20th Street and Maple Avenue. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Monday until the time of the service at the church. Arrangements are by the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Holland.   www.lifestorynet.com |
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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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