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Adam Wasikowski, 75, of Bronson, died Sunday, June 27, 2010 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson and will be announced as soon as they become available. |
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Agnes Evilsiser Engel, 92, passed away peacefully Friday, June 25, 2010. She was born in Adrian Oct. 31, 1917 to the late Marion and Viola Mae Wolfe Evilsiser. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Arthur Engel; five sisters; and one brother. Agnes graduated from Adrian High School and from Lancaster (Ohio) Business College. She retired as executive secretary from Oro Manufacturing Co., and was a member of Central United Methodist Chuch. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday, June 28, 2010, in Gordon Funeral Home, Monroe, N.C. Burial will be at a later date in Palmyra, Michigan. Mrs. Engel is survived by a stepson, Robert A. Engel and wife Nancy of Monroe, N.C.; several nieces and nephews, including Michael Langthorne of South Bend, Ind., and niece Judy Mix of Spring Hill, Fla. The family will receive friends following the service at Gordon Funeral and Cremation Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112. Memorials may be made to the Central United Methodist Church, 801 S. Hayne St., Monroe, NC 28112, or Hospice of Union County, 700 Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com. Gordon Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for the family. |
63, of Lansing, died Tuesday. Family hour 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. today at South Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements by Swanson Funeral Home, Flint. |
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89, of Williamston, died Friday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Williamston. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston Chapel. |
78, of DeWitt, died Sunday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, St. Johns. Arrangements by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. |
Friday, June 25, 2010 2:23 AM |
MARQUETTE, Mich. -- Arne Huhtala, 86, of Bruce Crossing and Barefoot Bay, Fla., died Thursday, June 24, 2010, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. |
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 8:05 AM |
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Sunday, June 27, 2010 4:17 AM |
HEIPLE, BARRY L.; of Waterford; June 24, 2010; age 65; born June 28, 1944 in Highland Park, MI. Son of the late A. Dean and Beverly Heiple; loving husband of Fran Heiple; beloved father of Shelly Kendrick (Dennis), Lisa Kirby (Dale), and Kari Vlaeminck (Andrew); grandfather of Emily, Kyle, Lucy, Victoria and Elizabeth; brother of Brian Heiple (Yuki); cousin of Roger Heiple (Fran) and David Heiple (Suzanne); also survived by many other relatives and close friends. Barry was a cosmetologist for 45 years and song leader at Grace Missionary Church for many years. |
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Barbara A. Holley, 73, of Onaway, died at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital on June 18, 2010.  Funeral arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home. |
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Barry W. Watson, 67, of Millersburg, died at home June 22, 2010. Arrangement are in care of Chagnon Funeral Home. |
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Bettie (Jerow) Pecor, 88, of Holland, formerly of Hastings, died Saturday, June 26, 2010.   Arrangements will be announced by the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St., Holland.   www.langelandsterenberg.com |
Thursday, June 24, 2010 6:42 AM |
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Sunday, June 27, 2010 4:17 AM |
EVANS, CECELIA M.; age 96; passed away on June 25, 2010; in Waterford, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Kirk, Thomas II, Bill, the late Greg, and the late Joy Mott; cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Sunday, June 27, 2010 from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 4 p.m. at the Union Lake Road Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home 1233 Union Lake Road White Lake, MI. |
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 8:05 AM |
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• Marion E. Caplon, 92, of Ludington died June 24. Alexander-Rye Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
Monday, June 21, 2010 6:37 AM |
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Monday, June 28, 2010 9:01 AM |
A memorial service for Carl Frederick Merrill will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, July 2, at Joy Valley Cemetery on Maxwell Road in Petoskey. |
50, of Lansing, Sparrow Hospital supervisor environmental services, died June 24. Services 1 p.m. Friday at Union Baptist Church. Arrangements by Swanson Funeral Home, Flint. |
Thursday, June 24, 2010 2:43 AM |
MINOCQUA, Wis. -- Carol M. Saily, 60, of Mercer, died Thursday, June 3, 2010 in Minocqua. |
78, of Lansing, formerly of Lake City, retired K-Mart (Cadillac) employee, died June 19. Memorial services 1 p.m. Saturday at 3721 Vandermeulen Rd., McBain. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home, Inc., Lake City. |
Monday, June 28, 2010 12:09 AM |
Catherine A. Morrocco Catherine A. Morrocco, age 61, died June 26, 2010. Dearest aunt of Melissa (Kevin) McComb and Chuck (Dawn) Springer. Proud great-aunt of Samantha, Jacob, Alexa, and Conner. Loving niece of Sam (Sarah) Zerilli. Dear sister of the late Grace Morrocco and Jerome Morrocco. Catherine was an active member of St. Louis Catholic Church. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with an evening rosary. Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Donations are welcome to the American Cancer Society. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
Saturday, June 26, 2010 2:08 AM |
BERGLAND, Mich. -- Charles T. Slater, 67, of Bergland, died Monday, June 21, 2010, at his home. |
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Christopher G. Sweat June 18, 2010 Sunday, June 27, 2010 12:07 AM |
Christopher G. Sweat, 44, of Monroe died at 1:48 a.m. June 18 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit. |
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Christopher “CJ” Witkowski, of Lusby, MD, died Sunday, June 20, 2010. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on June 25 at Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
Sunday, June 20, 2010 7:24 AM |
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Sunday, June 27, 2010 7:17 AM |
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Saturday, June 26, 2010 6:41 AM |
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Monday, June 21, 2010 8:06 AM |
Clifford E. Matthews, 59, of Harbor Springs, died on June 18, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
Friday, June 18, 2010 9:48 AM |
Clifford Matthews, 59, of Harbor Springs, passed away at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
Thursday, June 24, 2010 6:42 AM |
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Cynthia Marie Shake Cousino June 19, 2010 Friday, June 25, 2010 11:40 AM |
Cynthia Marie Shake Cousino, 53, of Lambertville, Mich. passed away on June 19, 2010 at Toledo Hospital. |
Monday, June 28, 2010 5:55 AM |
JAMES, DORA E.; of Pontiac; died June 26, 2010; at 86 years of age. |
Sunday, June 27, 2010 4:17 AM |
WEAVER, DOROTHY L.; age 75; went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 23, 2010; at the Comfort House in McAllen, TX. She was born in Nantyglo, Pennsylvania on October 28, 1934 to Steven Gergly and Ann Dodd. Most of her adult life was spent in Michigan where she retired after 15 years from the Waterford School System as a secretary to Special Education. She enjoyed square dancing, picture painting and flower gardening. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Weaver. She is survived by her husband, Ronald A. Weaver; son, Ronald S. Weaver; sister, Betty Nicholls all of Michigan; two grandchildren, Tara and Dustin Weaver both of Ohio and two great grandchildren. As per her wishes there will be no Viewing or Memorial Service. In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations to the Comfort House, 617 Dallas, McAllen, TX 78501. Skinner Silva Funeral Home of Pharr, TX was entrusted with the arrangements. skinner-silva@att.net |
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Daniel James Barfield, 23, of Sturgis, died Thursday evening, June 17, 2010, in Howe, Ind., due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born Aug. 29, 1986 in Sturgis, a son of James and Vickie (Hackett) Barfield. Daniel had resided in Sturgis his entire life and graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 2005. He had been employed by Burr Oak Tool and Gauge in Sturgis since 2004. He enjoyed shooting at the St. Joseph County Conservation Club, bowling, scuba diving, fishing, golfing, tinkering with motorcycles and playing video games. He actively participated in paintball and Airsoft. Daniel truly loved time spent with his many friends and family. He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Kalyn (Justin) Day of LaGrange, Ind., and Mckenna Barfield of Sturgis; a grandmother, Retha Lancaster of Burr Oak; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford Hackett, James Richard Barfield and Jean Clark Barfield. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral service celebrating the life of Daniel James Barfield will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. The Rev. Robert Keim will officiate. Cremation will follow the service. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Daniel’s memory consider the First United Methodist Church, 200 Pleasant Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
David (Snake) DeGroot Oct. 10, 1955-June 24, 2010 Saturday, June 26, 2010 2:19 AM |
David “Snake” DeGroot, age 54 of Monroe (formerly of Adrian), died Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. |
David L. Howard Mulliken David L. Howard, 61, born July 4, 1948 in Battle Creek, MI, passed away June 26, 2010 at his home. Dave was a former employee of Carefree-Reliant-Phillips, and an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sandra; son, Daniel of Mulliken, and daughter, Rhonda (Eric) Britz of Grand Ledge; also granddaughter, Kaitlyn Britz; father, Clarence of Bellevue; sister, Pam (Jeff) Frayer of Bellevue; and many nieces and nephews, and was predeceased by his mother, Marilyn; and brother, Ronald Howard. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with Rev. Troy Shaw officiating. Interment will be held at Meadowbrook Cemetery, Mulliken. The family will receive friends Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions made to the family, c/o Sandra Howard will be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made at |
David “Snake” DeGroot June 24, 2010 Friday, June 25, 2010 11:39 AM |
David “Snake” DeGroot, 54, of Monroe died Thursday at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit. Arrangements by Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. |
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David “Snake” DeGroot, 54, of Monroe and formerly of Adrian, died Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.  Friends may call from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 203 E. Elm Ave., Monroe, where funeral services will be at noon Monday. Burial will take place in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. Born Oct. 10, 1955, in Adrian, David was the son of Robert and Katherine (Calkins) DeGroot. He married Janet Lindsay on Aug. 19, 1995. David worked construction for many years through the Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers Union Local #1. In addition to his wife Janet of Monroe and parents Robert and Katherine of Adrian, David is survived by five daughters, Rebecca Hunter of Temperance, Kaycee Raines of Toledo, Kelly (Kyle) Kidder of Jupiter, Florida, Jade Cutshall of Tennessee and Jessica Souviron of Tennessee; a brother, Mike (Sharon) DeGroot of Britton; and seven grandchildren: Audre Lynn Hunter, Conner Witfoth, Brooke Witfoth, Sage Raines, Nolan Leo Kidder, Makenzi Foolks and Ashton Cutshall. Sadly, David was preceded in death by a grandson, Andrew Michael Jernigan.  Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.allore.com. |
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Monday, June 28, 2010 7:03 AM |
March 3, 1971-June 26, 2010 Don Soules, 39, of Weidman and formerly of Mt. Morris, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 26, in Big Rapids. Arrangements are pending with Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant. |
Friday, June 18, 2010 9:49 AM |
A memorial gathering for Donald Pearsall will take place noon-3 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at the Holy Childhood hall in Harbor Springs. Bring your memories of Don and share them with friends and relatives. |
Sunday, June 20, 2010 7:24 AM |
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Thursday, June 24, 2010 2:39 PM |
Donovan D. Haviland, 96, of Lakes of the North, died June 23, 2010, in Otsego Memorial Hospital. No services are planned at this time. |
87, of Cadillac, formerly of Mason, retired Mason Public Schools bus driver, died Friday. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Holt-Delhi Chapel. |
Monday, June 21, 2010 8:11 AM |
A memorial service for Dorothy Larsen will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26, at the American Legion in Harbor Springs. |
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Dorthelda Sue Eichorn, age 70, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010, at home. She was born Aug. 12, 1939, in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Harvey and Josephine (Troyer) Schwartz. Dorthelda has been a resident of Sturgis the past 50 years and on Sept. 1, 1956 in Middlebury, Ind., she married Lewis Carl Eichorn Sr.  He preceded her in death March 10, 2000.  She was a homemaker and was involved with the Girl Scouts and helped her husband with Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and earned the Silver Beaver Award.  She enjoyed singing in the church choir and singing in nursing homes, other churches, prisons, and the Dwight Alexander Band. Surviving are two daughters, Debra (Robert) Kinsey and Tamara Eichorn, both of Sturgis; 3 sons, Lewis Carl Eichorn Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla., Jeffrey D. (Dorothy) Eichorn and Larry L. (Jill) Eichorn, both of Sturgis; three grandchildren, Lewis Carl Fuhrmann-Eichorn III, Jeffrey Adam Carl Eichorn, and Nichole Elizabeth Marie Eichorn; a great-granddaughter, Rebeka Ray-Linn Eichorn; and two step-grandchildren, Cameron Hacker and Eli Hacker; three brothers, Steve Bullard of Howe, Ind., Danny Bullard of Sturgis, and Herbert Michael Bullard of N. Vernon, Ind.; and three sisters, Cindy Ward, Mary Schaefer, and Doris Jean Koennkramer, all of Greensburg, Ind.    She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant son, Darryl Lee; two sisters, Betty Kopp and Jackie Bullard; and one brother, Joe Bullard.  The family will receive friends and relatives from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, and 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Home - Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091 (269) 651-3284. Services celebrating the life of Dorthelda Sue Eichorn will be held at 4:00 P.M., Thursday, at the First Baptist Church in Sturgis with The Rev. James Bender, officiating. Interment and grave-side services will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery, Findley, Mich.  Memorial donations may be directed to the family, envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.     |
Dr. David Edman Shull, 59, of Traverse City, died Saturday, June 19, 2010, at home after a long illness. |
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 8:11 AM |
Dr. David Edman Shull, 59, of Traverse City, died Saturday, June 19, 2010, at home after a long illness. |
Sunday, June 27, 2010 7:17 AM |
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Sunday, June 27, 2010 4:17 AM |
LAWRENCE, EDITH (HUNT); age 87; born December 3, 1922; passed away on June 2, 2010. She was the wife of Noel Lawrence of Pontiac. Edith directed Adventist Nursing Service in Pontiac for 15 years in the '80s and '90s. She organized three medical aid trips to Honduras in the '70s and received Bachelor's degrees, R.N.B.S.E.D. in nursing and education in the '40s. |
Monday, June 28, 2010 5:55 AM |
OSTRANDER, ELVA JANE; age 85; of Pontiac; joined her heavenly father on June 27, 2010. |
Sunday, June 27, 2010 4:17 AM |
BESANCON, EMMA; a long time resident of Milford, and devoted member of the Milford United Methodist Church; died in the care her family on June 25, 2010; at the age of 94. |
ESTELLE HERZBERG (nee GROSHKO) Sunday, June 27, 2010 4:17 AM |
HERZBERG, ESTELLE (nee GROSHKO); age 93; passed away peacefully in the care of her family June 20, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Jack; loving mother of Tina and Cindy; dear sister of the late John, Ed, Basil, Steve, Marie, Kathleen and Ann; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral at L |
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Edgar Higgins, 94, of Holland, died Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Hospice House of Holland. No services are scheduled. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes-Mulder Chapel, 188 W. 32nd St. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.   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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Edith May Teuthorn, 76, of Indian River, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2010. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at noon, Monday, June 21, 2010 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Burt Lake.  The family will receive friends at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Read more HERE in Saturday's Tribune. |
Monday, June 21, 2010 8:06 AM |
Edith May Teuthorn 76, of Indian River, walked on Thursday, June 17, 2010. |
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Ellen M. (Shanks) Howell, age 106, went home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ on June 23, 2010, at the Saline Evangelical Home under the care of St. Joseph Mercy Hospice, Saline. She was born on June 8, 1904, in Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), the daughter of Matthew and Annie (Orr) Shanks. Her mother died of enteric (typhoid) fever in 1907. She was raised in Glasgow, Scottland, by her Aunt Katie (Catherine Blackwood Shanks) and was affectionately known by her grandfather as “Our Beautiful Wee Lassie.” She immigrated to Canada in 1924 on the Athenia and settled in Toronto. (The Athenia was sunk by U-boats in 1942.) She married Homer Howell (1897-1978) on her birthday, June 8, 1932. Ellen was a member of the Clinton Baptist Church and former member of Grace Bible Church in Tecumseh. She, along with her husband Homer, owned a farm in Quincy from 1947-1953, they then owned and operated the Tipton Hardware (apartments) 1953-1970. She was an avid crocheter, knitter and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was also a foster grandparent for Boysville from 1978-1988. She is survived by her sons, Rayford Matthew (Jean Blakely) Howell of Traverse City, Mich., H. Ronald (Betty Jean Ferguson) Howell of Ann Arbor, Mich.; daughters, Catherine Ann Hart, Mary Inez (William Court) Nightswander; son, Wendell Herbert (Mary Elizabeth Seeburger) Howell; 15 grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and four stepgreat-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Ellen was preceded in death by one infant granddaughter. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 27, at the Clinton Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 28, at the funeral home with Pastor Bob Riddle of Clinton Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Clinton. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Mercy Hospice, Saline. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com. |
Eva M. Corbin Grand Ledge Mrs. Eva M. Corbin, 88, passed away June 26, 2010 in Charlotte, MI. She was a 50 year member of the Grand Ledge Chapter #14 O.E.S.; also a member of The Rebecca's, Lansing Women's Bowling Assoc. and the Grand Ledge First United Methodist Church. Eva was a gifted soloist and very musical. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 69 years, Ferris; sons, Richard and Joel, and daughter, Dana Corbin; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Richard (Kaye) Dixon; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 2, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 411 Harrison St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837 with Rev. Molly Turner officiating. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. The family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with O.E.S. services beginning at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Ledge F.U.M.C. or Grand Ledge Chapter #14 O.E.S. Online condolences may be made at |
89, of East Lansing, died Saturday. Private services will be held. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
Monday, June 28, 2010 5:55 AM |
WARE, FRANKIE LOUISE; of Pontiac; June 27, 2010; at 70 years of age. |
Frances W. Kopke Sept. 2, 1923-June 21, 2010 Thursday, June 24, 2010 11:28 AM |
Frances W. Kopke, age 86 of Monroe, died Monday, June 21, 2010 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
Thursday, June 17, 2010 9:56 AM |
Frank D. Lambert, 93, of Petoskey, passed away June 14, 2010, in White Lake, Mich. |
Frank M. Kekes Feb. 10, 1943-June 23, 2010 Saturday, June 26, 2010 2:19 AM |
Frank M. Kekes, 67, of Dundee, died at 4:22 p.m. Wednesday in his home. |
Friday, June 25, 2010 11:40 AM |
Frank M. Kekes, 67, of Dundee died at 4:22 p.m. Wednesday in his home. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home. |
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 3:15 PM |
Gary Lee Waisanen, 67, of Boyne City, passed away May 28, 2010, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. |
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Gene V. Smith, 80, of Coldwater, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2010, at Sturgis Hospital surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at Pleasant Hill Missionary Church in Bronson. Pastors Terry Siler and George Milliman will officiate. Interment will follow at Snow Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 28, 2010, at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson from 2- 8 p.m. Gene was born on April 4, 1930 in Howe, Ind., to Fred and Zelda (Wilber) Smith , Jr. He attended Hickory Corners School and married his wife of 60 years, Ida Milliman, on March 18, 1950 in Coldwater. He has been a resident of Branch county since 1957, moving from Sturgis. Gene was self employed, hauling milk for the Pet Milk Company in Angola, Ind., for 26 years, retiring in 1990. Following his retirement he worked in construction with the local Amish and at the Wal-Mart Garden Center in Coldwater. He also continued to run his auctioneering service, which he very much enjoyed. Gene’s family was the most important thing in his life. He enjoyed going on family trips, camping and playing cards. He loved people and will be missed by all who knew him. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Ida Smith; sons, Larry (Natalie) Smith and Earl (Cathy) Smith, both of Coldwater, Scottie (Melissa) Smith of Bronson; daughters, Arlene (Bob) Weddle of Bronson and Connie (Chuck) Anthony of Coldwater; brother Fred (Charlene) Smith Jr. of Bronson; sisters, Gela Matthews and Winifred Wells, both of Florida and Minnie May Nolen of Sturgis; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Jack, at the age of one; brother, Norval Smith; and sister, Catherine Akins. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a memory in the family online guest book.   |
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George L. Pickard Sr., passed away June 19, 2010 at home where he and his wife Evelyn had made their home with their daughter Shari. |
Thursday, June 24, 2010 2:39 PM |
George Richard Maier, 77, of Gaylord, formerly of Farmington, died peacefully on June 22, 2010, at his home with his family by his side after a courageous 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. |
Gerald Wayne "Big-Jer" Hughes, 83 Monday, June 28, 2010 8:02 AM |
Gerald Wayne "Big-Jer" Hughes, 83, of Fenton, died Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Avalon Hospice. |
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Gertrude Vander Veen, 88, of Holland, died Friday June 25, 2010.  Visiting will be Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St., in Holland. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, at Hope Reformed Church, 77 W. 11th St., in Holland.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
Sunday, June 27, 2010 4:17 AM |
ARTHUR, HERBERT R.; age 86; of Royal Oak; died June 24, 2010. Beloved husband for 62 years of Dorothy; loving father of Michael (Linda) Arthur, Patricia (Richard Sniecikowski) Singh, Bruce (Linda) Arthur, Pamela Arthur, Susan Swain, and the late Cindy Lee Arthur; also survived by 19 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and many other loving family members. |
Harold Kile Jr., age 81, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at his home. |
Harold P. Batway June 25, 2010 Saturday, June 26, 2010 2:19 AM |
Harold P. Batway, 81 of LaFeria, Texas, formerly of Carleton, died 8 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti. |
Harold P. Batway Oct. 24, 1928-June 25, 2010 Sunday, June 27, 2010 12:17 AM |
Harold P. Batway, age 81 of LaFeria, Texas, formerly of Carleton, died at 8 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2010 in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti. He had been ill for a week. |
96, of Nashville, Tenn., formerly of Collegedale, Tenn., retired state of Michigan secretary to the governor, died Saturday. Graveside services 10 a.m. Tuesday at Collegedale Memorial Park. Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, Chattanooga, Tenn. |
83, of Portland, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Portland. Arrangements by Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. |
Monday, June 21, 2010 11:19 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Helen (Mason) Waldie, 90, lifelong resident of Tower, died on June 18, 2010 at home.  Funeral arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home.   |
Helvi E. Ditkavich, 93, of Manistee, died June 24. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... |
Sunday, June 27, 2010 7:17 AM |
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85, of DeWitt, retired KFC and Famous Recipe Chicken store manager, died Friday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. |
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Isabelle Gorman, age 80, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, June 21, 2010, at her home. She was born June 19, 1930, a daughter of the late John and Bridgette (Sheridan) Gorman. Isabelle had been a resident of Sturgis for many years, had worked as a nurse’s aide and was a member of the Holy Angels Catholic Church. Surviving are three nephews; a niece; a great-niece; and 11 great-nephews. Family and friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Hackman Family Funeral Home Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis, where a rosary service will be held at 7:30  p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass celebrating the life of Isabelle Gorman will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis, with the Rev. Father Richard Altine, celebrant. Graveside services and interment will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Converse Cemetery in Converse, Ind. |
Sunday, June 27, 2010 4:17 AM |
SELKE, JANICE C.; age 68. Janice was born on July 1, 1941 in Rogers City, Michigan and passed peacefully at home on June 25, 2010 in Highland, Michigan. Loving wife of Robert for many years; beloved mother of Richard, Mary Zibell and Julie (Bill Davis) Hawkins; loving grandmother of Bob, Eric (Amanda) Calkins, Richelle, Kyle, Stephanie, and Taylor; dear sister of Kathleen (Russell) Kaufman, Jerry (Elberta), and James (Jackie) Bannon. Arrangements entrusted to the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home. |
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SOWDEN, JOHN FRANCIS; age 64; of Caro; June 22, 2010. Predeceased by his parents Clare and Verna; loving father of Kathy (Gary) Wright and John (Bonnie) Sowden; dear brother of Jane (Gordon) Hall and Debra (Michael) Shall; grandfather of J.J., Kassie, Garrett, Gage, and Addison; uncle of Jeff, Scott, Heather, and Kim; also survived by his girlfriend, Pat Ozbat, and many friends. Arrangements were in the care of the Modetz Funeral Home, Orion. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com |
Jackie W. (Jack) Murari July 13, 1951-June 25, 2010 Sunday, June 27, 2010 12:07 AM |
Jackie W. “Jack” Murari, 58 years, of Monroe, MI passed away Friday, June 25, 2010 at Medilodge of Monroe after a courageous battle with Esophageal Cancer. |
Jackie W. Murari June 25, 2010 Saturday, June 26, 2010 2:19 AM |
Jackie W. Murari, 58, of Monroe passed away at 6:40 p.m. Friday at Medilodge in Monroe. |
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James F. McDonald, president of General Motors Corporation from 1981-1987, of Vero Beach, Fla., and formerly of Bloomfield Hills and Harbor Springs, died June 13, 2010, at the age of 87. |
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A lifelong resident James R. Woiderski passed away Thursday, June 24, at his home on Long Lake surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. The full obituary will be posted in the near future.   |
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James R. (Jim) Woiderski, age 76, was born February 19, 1934 to Robert and Catherine (Elliott) Woiderski — the eldest of 5 children. He graduated from CHS in 1952 and was a short course graduate of MSU in 1955. He started work as a driver for Inverness Dairy in 1952, and became sales manager in 1953. He left the Dairy in 1962 to become account executive with Plaid Stamps. He spent two years and then began a 32-year career with Met Life in 1964. Read more HERE in the Weekend Tribune |
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Jane Smit Altena, 81, of Hudsonville, died Friday, June 25, 2010, at Sheldon Meadows Assisted Living Center. Jane’s service will be at 11 am Thursday, July 1, at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S State St., Zeeland. Interment will be at Beaverdam Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, at the funeral home.    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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Janet Kay Geary, 67, of Harbor Springs, passed away peacefully June 13, 2010, at her home with her family by her side. |
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Jay Plank of Three Rivers, and formerly of White Pigeon, died unexpectedly June 2, 2010. Burial was on June 7 in White Pigeon Cemetery. He was an organ and tissue donor and has helped people since his death. He is survived by a son, Gavin J. Plank and companion Betty Best, both of Three Rivers; a brother, James (Bev) Plank Jr. of Constantine; two sisters, Jodie and Joyce Plank of Three Rivers and Joan (Jerry) Haley of Marcellus; five nieces, Christy, Dolph, Brandy (John) Butler of Three Rivers, Misty Plank, Samantha Plan and Crystal Richards of Constantine; and a nephew, Kyle McDaugh of Marcellus. He was an avid race fan and supporter of M-40 Speedway, a fisherman and a hunter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirely Salters; her five children, Jonathan (Yuko) Waxweather, Lyn Kiper of Three Rivers, Kim Howard, Tina (Michael) Woolsey of Dowagiac and Jason (Jess) Pompeteer of Muncie, Ind.; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his extended family from Betty Best, a son, Timothy D. Best of Niles and KimberLee (Gary) Bowen of Galien; and four grandsons. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. July 2 at M-40 Speedway in Jones. It would have been Jay’s 51st birthday. Memorial contributions may be made to Citizens Bank in White Pigeon, to the Jay Plank memorial fund for expenses and raising Gavin J. Plank.   |
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Jerry Wayne Cline, 63, of Manchester went home to Heaven to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 19, 2010, at Toledo, Ohio. Jerry was born on Nov. 11, 1946, in Blissfield, Mich. He was a 1965 graduate of Blissfield High School, and served in the United States Army from 1965-1968. He was a member of Community Bible Church in Manchester, Mich. He was an employee of Wackenhut Security Co. in Dundee, Mich. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marguerite; a brother, Carleton Cline; and a sister, Patricia Mort. He is survived by two brothers, Marlin (Sharon) Cline of Jasper, Mich., and a twin brother, Gary (Martha) Cline of Quito, Ecuador; and two sisters, Lois Winchell of Denver, Colo., and Carla (Alan) LaFontaine of Glendale, Ariz. The funeral service for Jerry will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, June 28, 2010, at Purse Funeral Home in Adrian. Burial with military honors will follow at Ogden Township Cemetery. Friends may visit the family one hour prior to the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Jerry may be made to his family for final expenses. |
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HARVEY, Mich. -- Joan Arlyne Nashland, 75, of Marquette and formerly of Bruce Crossing, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010, in Harvey. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends. |
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John B. Fannin, 78, of Petoskey, died June 18, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
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John E. Hofbauer, 80, of Petoskey, passed away June 16, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
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John E. Hofbauer, 81, of Petoskey, passed away at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital on June 16, 2010. |
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John P. Cummins, 63, of Howe, Ind., died Friday, June 25, 2010, at his residence. He retired in March of 2010 from Morgan Olson Corp. in Sturgis, Mich., after 38 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran and has lived in the area since 1972. John was a member of the Calvary Chapel in Stroh and was a past-president of the LaGrange County Food and Clothes Basket. He was born Dec. 3, 1946, in Princeton, Ind., to Glenn W. and Rosemary (Burns) Cummins. His father survives in Vincennes, Ind. On Dec. 26, 1970, he married Margaret “Maggie” (Juday). She survives in Howe, Ind. Also surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Colleen Rubley of Bronson, Mich.;  Megan and Dean Smith of Lafayette, Ind; one son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Cassy Cummins of Wolcottville, Ind.; eight grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mary Ann and Michael Jackson of Franklin, Tenn.; Marie and Jerry Fuller and Helena Cummins, all of Vincennes, Ind.; six brothers and sisters-in-law, G. Edward and Nancy Cummins of Indianapolis; Michael and Charlotte Cummins of Ocala, Fla.; William and Jessica Cummins of Powder Springs, Ga.; Gregory and Bridget Cummins of Colorado Springs, Colo., Philip and Michelle Cummins and Kevin and Missy Cummins all of Vincennes, Ind. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Brighton Chapel in Howe, Ind., with the Rev. Gary Rifenburg officiating. Burial will take place in Pretty Prairie Cemetery, Howe, Ind. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 West Michigan St, LaGrange, Ind. Memorials may be directed to the LaGrange County Food and Clothes Basket or Gospel for Asia or Howe Fire Department. Online condolences may be submitted to the family at  www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com.   |
91, of St. Johns, retired farmer, died Saturday. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, St. Johns. Arrangements by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. |
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Juan Martinez Bustos, 62, of Bronson, died Saturday, June 26, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary of Assumption Church in Bronson with Rev. Fr. Carlos Portela officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 29 from 5-8 p.m. with the Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. Juan was born Dec. 27, 1947 in Cutzamala De Pinzon, Gro, Mexico to Humberto and Maria (De Jesus Bustos) Martinez. He married Cirina De La Paz and they have lived in the Bronson area for many years. Juan had worked at Howe Military Academy and Alchem Aluminum. He is survived by many family members and friends. |
Karen Ann Hedger, age 74, of White Lake, formerly of Gladwin, passed away on June 20, 2010, at home with her family by her side. |
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Kathlyn R. Hribljan, 92, of Charlevoix, died June 17, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. |
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Kathryn “Kay” Gebben, 93, of Zeeland, died Saturday, June 26, 2010, in the Good Shepherd wing at Resthaven Care Center in Holland. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, at Third Christian Reformed Church, 10 W Central, Zeeland. Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Visiting is 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 28, at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S State St., Zeeland.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
Monday, June 21, 2010 8:09 AM |
Keith Francis Conklin, 49, of New Boston, Mich., and formerly of Belleville, passed away at Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit on Monday, June 14, 2010. |
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Kimberly Lynn Loiacano Kimberly Lynn Loiacano, age 45, died June 25, 2010. Beloved wife of Vincent Jr. Loving and caring mother of Nicole (Rob) Bondy, Danielle, Vinnie III and Angelo. Proud grandmother of Addison and Carter. Dearest daughter of Nancy Paoletti. Dear sister of Michelle Stoi. Loving granddaughter of Ruth Mansfield. Dearest daughter-in-law of Vincent Sr. and Rose Ann Loiacano. Kimberly is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles and several friends. Will also be missed dearly by her Pomeranian, Mario. Visitation Tuesday from 3 until 9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Road (north of 15 Mile Road). Instate Wednesday at St. Donald Catholic Church, 16330 E. 12 Mile Road, Roseville from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Please share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com. |
Monday, June 28, 2010 5:55 AM |
VLAEMINCK, LEON EDWARD; of West Bloomfield; June 23, 2010; age 71; born in Detroit, MI June 3, 1939. |
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LaVonne E. Batts Visser, 84, of Holland, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010.   Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Providence Health Care, 285 N. State St., Zeeland. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 2, at the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes.   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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Lillie M. Ayers, age 93, of Adrian passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. Lillie was born Sept. 24, 1916, to Paul Elijah and Nellie (Baty) Lay in Atwood, Ala. She married J. Hubert Chamblee on May 9, 1934, in Ala. He preceded her in death Dec. 22, 1943. She later married Elmer Ayers on July 16, 1948. He died Jan. 30, 1983. Lillie was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, two grandsons and two daughters.   Survivors include a daughter, Jean Humphries of Adrian; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lucille Gordon of Tennessee; and her nieces and caregivers, Mary Wiley, Cindy Maniscalco and Linda File. Lillie was a seamstress at Maurice’s for 22 years. In her retirement, she enjoyed doing alterations from her home. She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Adrian. The funeral service for Lillie will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Wagley Funeral Home with Pastor Darrell Hyder officiating. Burial will follow at Palmyra Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Saturday from noon until the service. Condolences may be sent to www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Lillie may be made to First Free Will Baptist Church. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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Lucille J. Dolwick, 82, of Traverse City, died on Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Culver Meadows AFC Home. |
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PRESCOTT, MICHAEL J.; of White Lake, formerly of Ortonville; June 25, 2010; age 45. Father of Ashley and Brianna both of Ortonville; son of Doris (Alan) Myhal of FL formerly of Shelby Twp. |
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Marie J. Gibbs, age 80, of Gladwin, formerly of Tawas, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at the Brook in Gladwin. |
Marion E. Caplon, 92, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Thursday June 24 in her home. Marion E. Beard was born on Dec. 12, 1917 on the family farm in Riverton Township. She was th... |
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Mark D. McGregor, 40, of Onaway, formerly of Pine City, Minn., died at home on Friday June 18, 2010.  Arrangements were in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home.  |
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Martha Alice Curtis, 74, passed away earlier this year on March 5, 2010. A graveside service will be held in her honor at Greenwood Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 18. Arrangements are by Stone Funeral Home. |
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Marvin Leonel Esch Aug. 4, 1927-June 19, 2010 Thursday, June 24, 2010 11:29 AM |
Marvin Leonel Esch, 82, of Ann Arbor passed away in his sleep Sat., June 19, 2010, two days after celebrating his 60th anniversary with his wife, Olga. |
Mary E. Carr March 22, 1927-June 19, 2010 Thursday, June 24, 2010 11:29 AM |
Mary E. Carr, 83 years, of Temperance, MI passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010 in the Toledo Hospital. |
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Mary Jean Fero, 93, of Holland, died Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Hospice House of Holland. A memorial service will be 6 p.m. Sunday, June 27, at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St. in Holland.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
Monday, June 28, 2010 8:01 AM |
Mary Geyer, 90, of Petoskey, died May 3, 2010, at Bay Bluffs medical care facility in Harbor Springs. |
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There will be a memorial service for Mary Halcro at St. James Episcopal Church in Cheboygan Saturday, June 26, at 11 a.m. The service will be followed by a luncheon. |
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Mary Smoker, 77, of Bronson, died Sunday, June 27, 2010 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson and will be announced as soon as they become available. |
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Maynard Marchand, age 83, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Sturgis Hospital following a short illness. He was born Nov. 16, 1926, in LaGrange, Ind., a son of the late Charley and Retha (Fleck) Marchand. On July 14, 1947, he married Martha Della Miller in Angola, Ind. She preceded him in death June 29, 1996. Maynard had been a resident of Sturgis most of his life, living his earlier years in LaGrange. He had been employed by the Harter Corporation in Sturgis for 46 years before retiring and enjoyed fishing. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. Surviving are two sons, Michael (Diane) Marchand of Sturgis and Robert (Larisa) Marchand of Sterling Heights; a daughter, Pamela (Bud) Conley of Finley; five grandchildren, Kenneth, Casey, Shaun, Michael and Marc Marchand; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; five brothers; and three sisters. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Hackman Family Funeral Home Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Services celebrating the life of Maynard Marchand will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. George Cleverley officiating. Interment and graveside services will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, with full military honors conferred by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and the Capt. John J. Kelley V.F.W. Post #1355. The family suggests memorial donations be directed to the Capt. John J. Kelley V.F.W. Post, 264 W. Fawn River Road, Sturgis, MI 49091. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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Michael David Way, 62, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor.  Services will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home in Athens, www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com. |
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Molly Louise (Fochtman) Walenta, 83 Monday, June 21, 2010 8:08 AM |
Molly Louise (Fochtman) Walenta, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 19, 2010, with her family at her side. |
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DAVIDGE, NANCY J.; of Indian River; June 25, 2010; age 69. Mother of Jeffrey (Shelly) Gerish of Clarkston and Deborah Gerish of KS; grandma "Gaga" of Nolan; sister of Joyce Shell of Utica and Ken (Kay) Davidge of Highland. Funeral Service Tuesday 10 a.m. at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit Monday 3 to 8 p.m. Interment Lakeview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Church by the Sea. Online guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com |
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DUNNY, NORMA L.; of White Lake; June 25, 2010; age 66. Loving mother of Phillip (Alicia) Dunny, Jennifer Dunny, Elmer (Robin) Dunny, Sharon Dunny and the late Donald Dunny; also cherished by 2 sisters; 2 brothers; 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, June 29, 2010, 10:30 a.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. |
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Nancy Kay Huff, 61, of Boyne City, died Thursday, June 17, 2010, at her home. |
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APPLETON, Wis. -- Nicholas Choronzy, 91, of Neenah, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton following a short illness. |
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Agnes M. Van Doren, 93, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, June 22, 2010, in Coldwater. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday June 28 at the Gillespie Funeral Home, Coldwater. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until time of service Monday at the funeral home.   |
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Brett P. Netke Aug. 23, 1967 — June 20, 2010 Brett P. Netke, 42, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010, at Summit, Wisconsin from injuries sustained in a bicycle accident. He was born Aug. 23, 1967, in Livonia, to Edward Netke and Jane Martini. He was married April 10, 1996, to Darlene Barnes and she survives.   Brett was a Global Procurement Director for Johnson Controls in Milwaukee. He was a graduate of Northville High School in 1985 and a graduate of Michigan State University in 1990. Brett loved all sports. He ran cross country and track for M.S.U. Brett enjoyed golfing and started bicycling after he injured himself running.   Surviving besides his wife, Darlene, are three children, Tyler, age 7, Alyssa, age 5 and Gabrielle, age 3; his father and stepmother, Edward (Sharon) Netke of Northville; mother and stepfather, Jane (Sheldon) Bingham of North Ft. Myers, Florida; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wes (Linda) Barnes of Hillsdale; sister, Rachel (Nate) Bishop of Holland, Mich.; sister-in-law, Jene (John) Brehm of Waldron; brother-in-law, Wesley Barnes Jr. of Reading; aunt, Barb Netke of Waterford; and a niece, Katlyn Brehm.   Funeral services for Brett Netke will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 25 at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Fr. Thomas Butler officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Ransom Township. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.   Memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice.   To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Charlotte I. Travis passed away June 21, 2010 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Don Travis of Rochester N.Y.; children, Lois Johnson and William (Marilyn) Travis; her brother Hampton of Maryland; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to a memorial service July 2 at 12:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1 East St. Corning, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to donate to the Memorial Fund at First Presbyterian Church of Corning or the charity of their choice. To light a candle of remembrance, please visit www.mertonkaysfuneralhome.com. Arrangements, Merton H. Kays Funeral Home Inc., Honeoye Falls, N.Y. |
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Donna J. Dules, 72, of Coldwater and formerly of Quincy, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at the Community Health Center of Branch County. She was born July 3, 1937 in Hudson, the daughter of Christopher and Anne Cathern (Walters) Mazzola. She graduated from Hudson High School in 1955 and had been employed at United Technologies in Coldwater. Donna enjoyed genealogy and spending time with her grandchildren. She especially loved attending their sporting events. Survivors include her husband, Frank Dules, whom she married Feb. 11, 1960; two daughters, Lisa (Mike) Brewer of Quincy and Kristina (Lawrence) Harrison of Canadian Lakes; two sons, Kevin (Marcy) Dules of Bronson and Eric (Cheryl) Dules of Quincy and six grandchildren. Her parents and her stepfather (Linden Rhoades) preceded her in death. There will be no visitation. Private interment in Lakeview Cemetery will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Branch County Food Pantry. Arrangements by George White Funeral Home, Quincy.   |
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Donna May Shafer May 27, 1933 — June 4, 2010 Donna May Shafer, 77, of Litchfield, passed away Friday, June 4, 2010, at CareLink of Jackson. She was born May 27, 1933, in Jackson. A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, June 26 at the Cement City Baptist Church, 16788         Cement City Road. |
Obituary: Elsie T. Zaioczkowski Friday, June 25, 2010 4:43 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Elsie T. Zaioczkowski July 4, 1941 — June 23, 2010 Elsie T. Zaioczkowski, 68, of Jonesville, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at her home. She was born July 4, 1941, in Epper, Belgium, to Valure Robert and Elizabeth Juliet (Nollet) Spetebroot. She was married June 18, 1977, to Eddie Zaioczkowski and he survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Veronica (John) Lozon of Stockbridge; a son, David Hollars of Standish, Mich.; a brother, Anthony (Linda) Spetebroot of Lake City, Mich.; a stepdaughter, Debra Zaioczkowski and Jim Jennings of Wyandotte and a stepson, Joseph Zaioczkowski of Lincoln Park. At Elsie’s request, cremation will take place. There will be a memorial luncheon at a later date at the Jonesville United Methodist Church. Arrangements are entrusted to the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville. 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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Elsie T. Zaioczkowski, age 68, of Jonesville, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at her home. She was born July 4, 1941. Funeral arrangements for Elsie Zaioczkowski are pending at the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville.   |
Obituary: Estelle (nee Groshko) Herzberg Thursday, June 24, 2010 10:55 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Estelle (nee Groshko) Herzberg, age 93, passed away peacefully in the care of her family, June 20, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mother of Tina and Cindy. Dear sister of the late John, Ed, Basil, Steve, Marie, Kathleen and Ann. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (between 14-15 Mile Roads.) Sunday, at 3 p.m. June 27. Visitation beginning at noon. Memorials appreciated to Beaumont Hospice. Obituary and condolences at lynchfuneraldirectors.com |
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Vernon J. “Bud” Cook, 85, of Hillsdale passed away Friday, June 18, 2010, at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facilty in Coldwater. He was born March 27, 1925, in Spring Arbor to LaVerne and La Vada (Grover) Cook. He was married Oct. 25, 1947 to Mattie Applegate and she preceded him in death Oct. 18, 2007. Vernon was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. He retired in 1987 from Hillsdale Tool and was a former Captain of the Hillsdale Police Auxiliary. Surviving are four daughters, Nancy (Wayne) Hutchins, Susan (Jeffrey) Kuhn, Tonya Cook, and Anne (Doug) Cook Preston all of Hillsdale; a son, V. Michael (Marcia) Cook of Rockford; two sisters, Florence Strong of Hillsdale and Elma Zimmerman of Arizona; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Besides his wife Mattie, Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Tom; five sisters, Mary Eichler, Mabel Munsel, Margaret Butcher, Dorothy Smith and Inez Skalniak and a grandson, Sean Hutchins. Graveside funeral services for Vernon J. Cook will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Lakeview Cemetery in Hillsdale with the Rev. Cliff Saddler offciating. There will be no visitation or calling hours. Arrangements are entrusted to VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial donations are suggested to Country Living Adult Foster Care, 1127 N. Lake Pleasant Road, Hillsdale, MI 49242.   To view this obituary and send condolences, please visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.   |
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Olive Dorthea Gushwa, age 91, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at Thurston Woods Village. She was born in Three Rivers, on July 31, 1918, a daughter of the late Edward Hugh and Elmira (Parsons) Baker. Olive had been a resident of Sturgis and the Three Rivers area all of her life. She graduated from Three Rivers High School with the class of 1936 and was a good athlete excelling in all sports. On March 4, 1942, in Bryon, Ohio, she married Fredric L. Gushwa. He preceded her in death on April 22, 1968. She was a homemaker and a beautician working at Cramer’s Beauty Shop in Three Rivers. She then worked and retired from the Kirsch Company in Sturgis after many years of service. Olive was a member of the Lima United Methodist Church, Mintdale Women’s Club, and enjoyed being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her family. Surviving are two sons, James (Kristine) Gushwa of Jones, and Gary (Gail) Gushwa of Sturgis; six grandchildren, Fred Gushwa of Sturgis, Heidi Sorkoram of Kalamazoo, Karen Marie (David) Yearick of Raleigh, N.C., David Gushwa, Stacie (Cary) Cookson, and Steven (Holly) Gushwa all of Sturgis; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters, Ruth Schug and Arlene Nole; and two daughters-in-law, Mary Gushwa and Janet Gushwa. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2–4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.  Friday at the Hackman Family Funeral Home Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis. A service celebrating the life of Olive Dorthea Gushwa will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lima United Methodist Church, which is on corner of 700 N-450 W, Howe, Ind., with Pastor Jeff Stedge officiating. Interment and graveside services will follow in White Pigeon Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be directed to the Lima Unied Methodist Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfunerahome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
Monday, June 28, 2010 7:56 AM |
Other Deaths, 6-28-10 Barbara J. Langrill, 29, of Warren, Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, Mount Clemens |
Patricia "Pat" Rudin Springfield, IL Patricia "Pat" Rudin, 81, of Springfield, passed away at 12:14 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010 at St. John's Hospital, surrounded by her family. Pat was born in Springfield, the daughter of Thomas C. and Therese Peifer Hilliard. She married Carl R. Rudin on January 31, 1948 at St. Agnes Church. He preceded her in death on February 15, 2010. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Eileen Baltusevich and Joan Zeigler; and her aunt, Mae Hilliard. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy and attended Springfield Junior College. Pat enjoyed golfing and was a member of several women's golf leagues. She was an avid bridge player and developed many long-lasting friendships from playing. Pat also enjoyed travel, history and reading, but most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. She met her husband while working for The Citizens Tribune newspaper. She helped him begin Rudin Printing Company in 1956 where she worked for many years. Pat is survived by her four children: Becky (Fred) Fliege of Springfield, Carl (Sharon) Rudin of Sherman, Janet (Greg) McClelland of Lansing, MI and Nancy Simpson of Denver, CO; seven grandchildren: Ben (Becca) Rudin, Chris (Allison) Rudin, Erin (Dave) Claassen, Eric Fliege, Austin Simpson, Sara (Sean) Carroll and Denise Pachlhofer; three great-grandchildren: Elijah, Liam and Aspen Rudin; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Funeral ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home with Reverend Robert Porter officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Flower School, 900 Adlai Stevenson Dr., Springfield, IL 62703 or Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, 1200 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62704. Please visit Pat's online obituary at, to offer condolences. Please visit Pat's online obituary at, to offer condolences. |
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Patricia J. Knisely, 73, of Constantine, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at the Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. She was born Dec. 11, 1936, in Chicago, a daughter of Samuel and Ann (Branch) Gottlieb. Pat graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1955.  On Nov. 6, 1955, she married David Knisely in Constantine. Pat worked in food service at Constantine Public Schools from 1984 until 1998. She had previously worked at the Drake Casket Company. Pat enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casinos to play the slot machines. Pat also loved to travel, especially vacationing at Drummond Island.  Pat  liked flower gardening, fishing, cooking and crochet. She was a member of the “Gutter Strutters” bowling team. Surviving Pat are her husband, David Knisely of Constantine; daughter, Kimberly (Tim) Hesketh of Middlebury, Ind.; sons, Keith (Jane) Knisely of Union, and Bill (Susan) Knisely of Niles; eight grandchildren Christopher, Jonathon, Caty, Andy, David, and Tyler Knisely, Ashley Cooper  and Bailey Lang; and sister-in-law Janet (Bernie) Heign, Constantine.  She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Shirley Bonebright. Relatives and friends will be received 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Eley Funeral Home in Constantine. Religious services will be held at the Messiah Lutheran Church, Constantine, at 11 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Dennis Smith officiating.  Interment will be at Constantine Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Michigan Cancer Center. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.   |
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MILWAUKEE -- Paul J. DuCharme, 70, of Milwaukee, and a native of Saxon, died Oct. 25, 2009, in Milwaukee. |
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Preston Edward Jones, 64, of Constantine, died June 21, 2010, at his home following an extended illness. He was born Feb. 22, 1946, in Amelia County, Va., the son of William D. and Lula W. (Thompson) Jones. On June 19, 1975, he married Nancy Black in White Pigeon. He had been a Constantine resident since 1975 and in his early life worked in construction. He was an auto mechanic most of his life. He was the past president of the Lions Club; a volunteer for the Constantine Schools and enjoyed taking tickets for football and basketball games. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Jones of Constantine; a sister, Carrie Rossi of Peoria, Ariz.; children, Daina (Donald) Spisak of Hendersonville, Tenn., Douglas (Melissa) Jones, of Elkhart, Ind., Shon (Lydia) Jones of Elkhart, Wendy (Ken) Ludwig of Three Rivers, Shannon (Brian) Schwart of Kalamazoo, and Angela Jones of Constantine; 17 grandchildren, Britanie, Skylar, Blake, Justin, Spencer, Avery, Andru, Christopher, Isaiah, Jack, Katherine, Riley, Brady, Nicholas, Ayden, McKenna, and Addison. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Rose Marie Powell. Relatives and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at he Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon, where services are at 11 .m. Friday with Pastor Gary Gray officiating. Burial will be in Constantine Township Cemetery, Constantine. Memoials may be directed to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. |
Monday, June 28, 2010 5:55 AM |
CONLEY, ROGER L.; age 75; of Oakland Township; June 26, 2010. |
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Ralph E. Garland, age 47, passed away, June 24, 2010, at home after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his mother, Kathleen Hunter; his life partner, Shelly Glisson; two brothers, Robert Garland and Mark (Melissa) Garland; his sisters, Crystal Hunter and Gloria Hunter; his aunt, Beth Preston; four uncles, Jack, Charles and Harold Garland and Larry Fox; his son Keta; and many nieces and nephews.    At his request cremation will take place and no services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Raymond M. DiGiorgio, 68, of North Lowell Street, Ironwood, died Sunday, June 20, 2010, in Ironwood. |
• Richard Horaszewski, 83, of Eastlake died June 23 at Manistee County Medical Care Facility. The Herbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ... |
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010 3:16 PM |
Rita Janice McCue of Harbor Springs, passed away June 15, 2010, at her home. |
Friday, June 25, 2010 12:40 PM |
Mr. Robert "Bob" McDonald, age 66, of Gaylord, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
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Robert Gaines Wilbar, age 66, of Adrian, formerly of Tecumseh, died Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Bixby Medical Center, Adrian. He was born on May 21, 1944, in Lake City, Tenn., the son of William and Gladys (Webb) Wilbar. He married Judy Pinter on April 6, 1968, in Tecumseh. Bob came to the Tecumseh area in 1951 from Lake City, Tenn. He was an avid runner on the track team for Tecumseh High School, attaining many medals while there. He was a member of the Berean Baptist Church, Adrian, was very dedicated to Christian Education, and enjoyed singing. Bob was a Veteran of the United States Army, then worked as a custodian for the Tecumseh Public Schools for more than 20 years and was a very successful salesperson for West Bend Cookware. He was a loving father who enjoyed bragging about his family, was a very kind and gentle man and will be missed by his family and all those who knew him. He is survived by one son, William (Susan) Wilbar of Adrian; two daughters, Jeannine (Frank) LaVoy of Tecumseh and Laura (Mark) Gilbert of Valparaiso, Ind.; one brother, James (Maria) Wilbar of Fullerton, Calif.; two sisters, Barbara (Melvin) Scheffler of Clinton, Mich., Liza Phairow of Shoreline, Wash.; and four grandchildren, Zach, Kendra, Alexis and Andrew. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Janice Wilbar-Machan and Julie Parrish. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 27, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tecumseh Chapel of the Handler Funeral Homes, where funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 28. Pastor Doug Rogers of Berean Baptist Church, Adrian, will officiate. Visitation will also be at the funeral home from 1 p.m. on Monday until the time of services. Burial will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh, under the auspices of the American Legion Post #34, Tecumseh. Memorial contributions may be made to Reformers Unanimous. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com. |
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Rodney D. Stauffer Haslett Rodney was born on December 10, 1952 and died at age 57 on June 26, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. Rodney was an Eagle Scout and a member of the First Baptist Church of Okemos. Rodney is survived by his parents, Eugene and Helen (Orton) Stauffer; sons, Matthew and Benjamin of Haslett; brothers, Donald of Okemos, Daryl (Norma) of Blaine, MN, Russell (Denise) of Lansing and Gordon of Silver Creek, NY; sister, Sheila (Jeff) Wamhoff of Haslett; several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 29, 6-8 p.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Avenue, East Lansing. Services will be held Wednesday, June 30, 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Okemos, 4684 Marsh Road, Okemos with Pastor Joe Dabrowski officiating. There will also be visitation 1 hour prior at the church. Interment will follow at Glendale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Okemos or McLaren Visiting Nurses and Hospice, 2316 S. Cedar Street, Suite 600, Lansing, MI 48910. On line condolences may be made at: |
54, of Ovid, retired state secretary of state employee, died Saturday. Services 1 p.m. Tuesday at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. |
Monday, June 28, 2010 1:57 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Rosemary D. (Edmark) Alden, 60, of New Boston, formerly of Wakefield, went to be with her Lord Saturday, June 26, 2010, in Ironwood, after a brief illness. |
Rosemary J. LaBo June 24, 2010 Sunday, June 27, 2010 12:07 AM |
LaBo, Rosemary J., age 89, of Traverse City, June 24, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Howard. Loving mother of Howard (Joann) LaBo, Sharon Charron, Nancy (Ed) LaMontagne, Shirley Hubbs, Ken LaBo, Brian LaBo and Kevin LaBo. |
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Russell Gene Secrest passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Christian Park Health Care Center, Escanaba, after one and one-third years of courageously facing the challenges of cancer. |
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90, of DeWitt, died Thursday. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday at Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Holt-Delhi Chapel. |
Sunday, June 27, 2010 4:17 AM |
HAGGARTY, SAMUEL "RICHARD"; of Waterford; June 23, 2010; age 61; born June 27, 1948 in Pana, IL. Son of Rose and the late Samuel Haggarty; husband of the late Thelma Sue Haggarty; father of Shawn E. Affolder (Jennifer); grandfather of Tyler and Zachary; brother of Stanley Haggarty (Glenda); uncle of Terri Dunlop (Kevin)and Kristy Haggarty. Mr. Haggarty served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era, retired from GM Lake Orion Plant and was an avid golfer. A Celebration of Richards Life will be held Tuesday, June 29, 2010, 11 a.m. at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home, Waterford. Interment to follow at Ottawa Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday 4 to 8 p.m. |
Monday, June 28, 2010 5:55 AM |
GREIG, SHARON D.; age 78; of Holly; died Saturday, June 26, 2010. |
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Sandra L. Smith, 64, of Black Lake, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at her home. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 25, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Nordman Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Jeff Dinner will officiate. Read more HERE in Thursday's Tribune. |
43, of East Lansing, formerly of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., attorney, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, East Lansing. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. |
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Steven C. Strong Charlotte Steven C. Strong passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the age of 61 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 14, 1949, he was preceded in death by his parents, Fred C. and Wanda J. Strong. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Nancy; daughter, Jennifer (Blake) Upright and granddaughters, Hannah, Lauren and Grace Upright; brother, Derek (Ann) Strong; brothers-in-law, Greg (Jean) Thompson and Brad Thompson; sisters-in-law, Kelly (Ken) Criscoe and Carol Baker; aunts, Velma and Edith Mae Benham; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Steve joined Oldsmobile after serving in the Army, and worked 30 years until his retirement in 2006. He was a proud member of UAW Local 652, serving in various elected and appointed positions. He loved the game of golf and enjoyed his many golf buddies. Steve was a good man who loved his family and friends very much. He was always willing to offer a helping hand. We cherish our memories of his warmth, generosity, and humor. We will miss him dearly. The family invites all who knew and loved Steve to a Visitation on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home in Charlotte, Michigan. There will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested as follows: Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Capital Area Humane Society, or the Greater Lansing Food Bank. Death leaves a heartache no one can heallove leaves a memory no one can steal. We love you Steve. |
61, of Charlotte, retired Oldsmobile employee, died Saturday. Visitation 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. |
Monday, June 28, 2010 5:55 AM |
SPEHAR, THEODORE "Ted"; age 90; born on September 23, 1919 in Pontiac, Michigan, and passed away on June 26, 2010 in Pontiac, Michigan. |
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A memorial service will be held for Tony Franz on Tuesday, July 6, at the Church of the Straits in Mackinaw City. It will begin at 11 a.m.  Refreshments will be served afterward. Join his family and friends in this celebration of his life. |
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Verl W. Nichols, age 68, of Lambertville, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. |
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 2:17 AM |
WAUSAU, Wis. -- Vienna S. "Vi" Crabb, 91, of Calderwood, Mich., died Thursday, June 17, 2010, at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. |
Violet R. Grams March 27, 1954-June 17, 2010 Thursday, June 24, 2010 11:30 AM |
Violet R. Grams, 56, of Dundee died at 2:36 p.m. Thursday at Mercy Memorial Hospital, Monroe. |
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Vivian Disselkoen, 66, of Holland, died Thursday, June 24, 2010. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 994 Paw Paw Drive, Holland.  Arrangements are by the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.     |
Monday, June 21, 2010 8:08 AM |
Walter Jerry Cattin, formerly of Clarkston and most recently a 20-year resident of Harbor Springs, died Feb. 25, 2010, at the age of 78. |
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Wanda M. Austin, age 90, of Adrian, formerly of Hudson, passed away Friday, June 25, 2010, at Elaine’s Country Care in Montgomery. She was born Sept. 10, 1919, in Medina Township, Lenawee County, to Lawrence and Lela (Cisco) Zimmerman. She lived in the Rollin area before moving to Adrian in 1977.   She was a graduate of Prattville High School and married Winfield “Bill” Austin on Feb. 24, 1938, at Bryan, Ohio. He preceded her in death on June 6, 1980. She was a member of the Rollin Baptist Church and attended the Trenton Hills United Brethren Church in Adrian. She also was a member of the Senior Center in Adrian.   Surviving are her daughter Joan (Richard) Lockwood of Montpelier, Ohio; her son Dean (Raquel) Austin of Apache Junction, Arizona; six grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Elden (Mary) Zimmerman of Montpelier, Ohio and her sisters, Thelma Munsell of Perrysburg, Ohio and Phyllis (Richard) McCloe of Brooklyn. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son Mike, a grandson Lance Lockwood, a sister Lela Shinaberry and by her brothers, Lowell and Cisco Zimmerman. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2010, in the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson with Pastor Keith Smith officiating. Interment will be made in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Hudson. The visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson. Read this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- William "Jim" Behrendt, 87, a longtime Gile, Wis., resident, died Friday, June 18, 2010, in Ironwood. |
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March 31, 1950 - June 24, 2010 William J. Zimmerman, 60, of Alma passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Schnepps Nursing Home in St. Louis. |
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William “Bill” Schuch, age 91, of Adrian passed away Friday, June 25, 2010, at his home under the loving care of his family. Bill was born Jan. 30, 1919, in Morenci, the son of Clarence and Louise (Marzolf) Schuch. During World War II, he served in the Army’s 888th Ordinance Division and was stationed in the CBI Theatre.   On Dec. 4, 1945, Bill married Gertrude E. Gilbert in Seward, Ohio. Gertrude, his wife of over 64 years survives.   Bill worked at Stubnitz Greene in Adrian for 37 years, retiring in 1979. Bill and Gertrude were well known in the community for their homemade peanut brittle, which they started making and selling in 1966. Bill was a faithful member of Jasper Bible Church. In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by three children: Calvin Schuch of Jackson; Gary (Shelly) Schuch of Brooklyn; and Susan (Mark) Vanderpool of Adrian; four grandchildren: Lisa (Kevin) Frey, Christopher Vanderpool, Gabriel (Rowena) Schuch and Nathan (Jennifer) Schuch; four great grandchildren: Gavin, Austin, Taylor and Jordyn; two sisters and one brother. He was preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers. The funeral service for Bill will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at Jasper Bible Church with Rev. Bruce Jewett officiating. Burial will follow at Hunt Cemetery with military honors conducted by the VFW Annis Fint Post #1584. Visitation will be held at Wagley Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Condolences may be sent to www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Bill may be made to Jasper Bible Church, the American Diabetes Association, or the American Heart Association. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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