Friday, August 8, 2008

Michigan Daily Obituaries 08/08/08

  • Becky Essink, 45

    Becky J. Essink, age 45, of Holland, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, following a diagnosis of Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) in March of 2007.  Becky was preceded in death by a brother, Herbert B. Meiner, Jr.  She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Wayne; and two sons, Elliott and Brent, both at home; parents, Herbert and Beverly Meiner of Holland; brother and sisters,  James and Jody Meiner of Holland, Cyndy Salas of Holland, Diana and Tim Grose of Fennville; brothers and…

    • Beverly Harper, 48

      Beverly Harper, (nee Stam) age 48, of Holland, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008.  She is survived by her husband, Charles; children, Logan Thiem, Janessa Stam, Shaelie Harper, and Drake Harper, all of Holland; mother, Helen Stam of Holland; sisters, Marlene and Howard Kotman of Zeeland, Sherri Stam of Princeville, Hawaii; nephews, Andy and Dan Kotman.  Beverly graduated from Calvin Christian High School in Grandville in 1978 and Arizona State University.  She worked for Hope College for the past 15 years.…

      • Carmen L. Chapman

        Carmen L. Chapman, 81, of Adrian died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008. She was the former owner of Moto Day and Pretty Women. Carmen was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Olga Johnson; her husband, Charles Chapman (former owner of Charlie’s), and a daughter, Cindy Chapman. She is survived by her children, Kenn (Rachel) Capper-Chapman, Kay (Mike) Chapman-Balk, Charles (Marjean) Chapman; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at the…

        • Charles Komon

          Charles Komon, age 65, of Britton died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home-Tecumseh.

          • Charles ‘Chuck’ Valentine Komon

            Charles “Chuck” Valentine Komon, age 65, of Britton passed away Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at his home. He was born October 27, 1942, in Detroit to Charles and Anne (Prochaska) Komon. He was married to Marilyn Gerych. Chuck graduated from St. Elizabeth’s Catholic School in 1956 and then from Britton-Macon School in 1960. He then went on to play basketball at Adrian College. Chuck earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Eastern Michigan University. He was employed at Addressagraph Multi-Graph…

            • David Schout, 60

              David A. Schout, 60, of Holland, formerly of Zeeland and Jackson, Wyo., died on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008.  Dave was born Jan. 20, 1948 to Herb and Marie Schout in Zeeland.  Dave owned Advance Heating and Cooling before moving to Wyoming in 2007.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Stacey, in 1984.  He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara; children, Robin and Rob Overway of Borculo, Michael and Marcie Schout of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Chelsea Overway, Colton Overway, and Brandon Schout;…

              • Duane Kuipers, 72

                Duane Kuipers, age 72, of Holland, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2008, in Hospice House of Holland after a brief struggle with cancer. He was preceded in death by a son, Mitchell Kuipers, in 1994. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.  He retired from Hydro Aluminum after 40 years of service.  He was a member of Central Park Reformed Church and an avid golfer and bowler. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joyce Kuipers, of Holland; his son and daughter-in-law, Craig and…

                • Floyd C. Braun

                  Floyd C. Braun, age 76, of Hudson passed away Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial for Floyd will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hudson. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, with a Vigil Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m., at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson.

                  • Floyd Charles Braun

                    Floyd C. Braun, 76, of Hudson, Mich., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at his home. He was born on June 9, 1932, in Decatur, Ind., to Martin G. and Margaret M. (Kriegel) Braun. He married Carolyn King on Jan. 3, 1959, in Decatur, and she survives. Floyd retired from Johnson Controls in Saline, Mich., in 1993, and graduated from International College in 1958, with a BSC Degree in Professional Accounting. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Folk Group, Endowment and Budget Committees, past…

                    • Gary Reed Whisman

                      Gary Reed Whisman, age 53, passed away suddenly Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008. He was born March 6, 1955, in Jackson, the son of Worley and Alice (Heckaman) Whisman. He married Penny Wardwell in Brooklyn on July 18, 1976. In addition to his loving wife of 32 years, Gary is also survived by his mom, Alice, of Somerset Center; son, Brandon Whisman of Cement City; daughter, Karri Whisman of Sault Ste Marie; brothers, Allen Whisman of Burlington, Colo., Clifford Whisman of Onsted; sister, Debbie Erlitz of Trenton,…

                      • Ina ‘Faye’ Baldwin

                        Ina “Faye” Baldwin, age 75, of Rousseau, Ky., formerly of Clinton, passed away Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at the home of her son in Adrian. She was born Nov. 28, 1932, in Breathitt, Ky., to Street and Oga (Patrick) Armstrong.  On March 19, 1960, she married Charles Baldwin in Lenawee County, Mich. He preceded her in death on Feb. 10, 2005. Ina is survived by three sons, Donald Baldwin and his wife, Cathy, of Ann Arbor,  Darryl Baldwin and his wife, Brenda, of Tecumseh, and Tom Baldwin and Brenda Baldwin…

                        • Jacqueline Kahlow, 81

                          Jacqueline M. Kahlow, 81, passed away on July 31, 2008, in Phoenix, AZ. She was born on December 20, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, to John and Lydia Nennich. She has lived in Arizona for 31 years. She worked as a food service manager for many years at the Newman Center of Arizona State University. She served on multiple committees at the Beatitudes Campus of Care where she lived. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Kahlow (1976). She is survived by her sons, Robert R. and Thomas Kahlow; sisters,…

                          • James Kramer, 87

                            James J. Kramer, age 87, of Holland, died Thursday, August 7, 2008, at Holland  Hospital. Born in Hubbell, MI, following high school he worked for the mining companies in the upper penninsula until 1951 when he moved with his family to Muskegan where he worked as a machinist. In 1961 he moved to Holland and was employed by Ex-Cello until his retirement in 1986. He was a former member of the Holland Moose Club.  His wife, Ruth, preceded him in death in 1986. He is survived his children, Mary (Allen)…

                            • Joseph Hamm, 56

                              Joseph E. Hamm, age 56, of Holland passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2008. Joe was raised in Knightstown, IN, and was a proud graduate of Indiana University.  A resident of Holland since 1990, he was employed by Espec North America in Hudsonville.  He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Theresa Hamm of Holland; his son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Jill Hamm of Grand Rapids; his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Jeremy Roudebush of Holland; his granddaughter, Kate Roudebush; and many other…

                              • Joyce Busscher, 80

                                Joyce Busscher, 80 Joyce M. Busscher, age 80, of Saugatuck, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at her home on the lake. She was born September 19, 1927 in Saugatuck to John and Esther (Nielsen) Hacklander, and was a lifelong resident.  Joyce was a 1945 graduate of Saugatuck High School and attended Michigan State University.  She had been employed as a hostess at Clearbrook Country Club. Joyce was a volunteer for the March of Dimes for 30 years prior to becoming a field representative for 15 years, retiring…

                                • Lorain ‘Jim’ Shandley

                                  Lorain “Jim” Shandley, age 75 of Adrian passed away Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at Lynwood Manor. The funeral service for Jim will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at Wagley Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Beck officiating. Burial will follow at Raisin Valley Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the Annis-Fint VFW Post #1584.  Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Contributions in memory of Jim may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or the…

                                  • Ronald R. Henkel

                                    Ronald Rhae Henkel, age 76, longtime Tecumseh resident, was called to his Lord on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008. He was born on March 17, 1932, to Carl and Beulah (Rowe) Henkel, the third of four sons. He was a 1950 graduate of Tecumseh High School, where he played football and baseball, and showed significant aptitude in mathematics. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict, studied at the Detroit Barber College, and worked with his father at Henkel’s Barber shop in Tecumseh. He then…

                                    • Sarah Rahn, 31

                                      Sarah Elizabeth Rahn, born July 27, 1977 to Arlene and Laverne Rahn in Kankakee, IL, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008. She was preceded in death by her father, Laverne Rahn, in 2002.  She is survived by her sons, Anthony Rahn and Logan Ruiz;  her partner, Brandi Anderson of Saugatuck; mother, Arlene Rahn of Holland; brothers, Christopher and Kristine Rahn of Holland, Andrew and Julie Rahn of Charlotte, NC, Adam and Jessica Rahn of Holland, Phillip Rahn of Holland; nieces and nephews, Brooke, Aaron and…

                                      • Walter E. Teeter

                                        Walter E. Teeter, 86, of Morenci, Mich., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at his home. He was born June 5, 1922, in Belding, Mich., the son of Carl Byron and Nina (Andrews) Teeter. He married Mildred Manning in 1946, and she preceded him in death in 1988. He then married Mary (Bowers) Hupe in 1989 and she survives.  Walter graduated from Coleman High School in Coleman, Mich., and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from Western Michigan University. He worked as a loan officer and then as a business officer…

                                        • Wilbur Closterhouse, 93

                                          Rev. Dr. Wilbur Closterhouse, age 93, passed away on June 27, 2008.  He is survived by his wife, Mae; three daughters; and four grandchildren.  A celebration of Wilbur’s life and ministry will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2008 at Spring Lake Presbyterian Church with Rev. David Morgan and Rev. Donald Matthews officiating.  Interment was held at the Grandville Cemetery with Rev. Daryl Black officiating.  Friends may meet the family following the service.  Please visit…

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