Adam Fate Servey, 25, of Newport died Friday of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. aAlbert M. Moggs, 87, of Gladwin passed away Sept. 1, 2008 at Edna Mae’s Leisurely Living AFC in Gladwin following a long illness. Alfred Bernard Hughes, 89, of Quincy, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born in Lucky Strike, Alberta, Canada, on Oct. 10, 1918, to Earl James and Luella Maud (Thompson) Hughes and graduated from Jonesville High School in 1939. Alfred married Carolee J. Ellis on June 27, 1943, and they began their married life farming in Bronson for seven years, then moved to Boone Road in Quincy, where they farmed for another 20 years. In 1975, they relocated to… IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Alice "Bebs" Ceccon, 73, of 203 Geneva St., Ironwood, died unexpectedly Monday evening, Sept. 8, 2008, in her home. NORMAN E. ANTOINE, 76, of Traverse City passed away Saturday September 13, 2008 at Birchwood Nursing Home. Arrangements are pending and the family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. Monday 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions to the Salvation Army in Bill's memory would be gratefully appreciated. ALLOUEZ, Wis. -- Barbara De Bauche, 70, Allouez, formerly of Ironwood, found peace after a lengthy, courageous battle with cancer, Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 9, 2008, while surrounded by the love of her family at home. Barbara Yoder, 87, of Goshen Ind., died Sept. 13, 2008 at her home. She was born Dec. 4, 1920 in Exeland, Wisc., a daughter to Rudy and Elizabeth (Thomas) Hochstetler. On Oct. 15, 1942 she married Ammon C. Yoder in Morocco, Ind. He preceded her in death on June 8, 2000. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviing are five daughters, Elizabeth Ann Stauffer of Sterling, Ill., Katie (Harvey) Schlabach of Burr Oak, Mich., Lydia Mae (Orla) Eash of Shipshewana, Ind., Mary… Basilio (John) Perez, 76, of Blissfield passed away on Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich. He was born on March 14, 1932, in Cotulla, Texas, the son of Catarino and Ramona (Sauceda) Perez. On July 23, 1956, John was married to Molly A. Sanchez. She preceded him in death on Feb. 13, 2007. John worked as a factory worker for Tecumseh Products in Tecumseh. He was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Blissfield, where he was active in the Knights of… RALPH O. BEMAN, 85, of Traverse City passed away Friday September 12, 2008 at Birchwood Nursing Home. Arrangements are pending and the family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Beverly J. Smith of Lambertville, Michigan passed away very peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, after a long, courageous battle with cancer CAROL A. CARLISLE, 68 of Traverse City, died September 11, 2008 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. A Celebration of Carol's life will be held at the Traverse City F.O.E. 383 (Eagles Club on 14th Street) on Friday September 26, 2008 at 11a.m. A complete obituary will follow in a later edition of the Record-Eagle. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Carol A. Carlisle, 68, of Traverse City, died September 11, 2008 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. A Celebration of Carol's Life will be held at the Traverse F.O.E. 383 (Eagles Club on 14th Street) on Friday, September 26, 2008 at 11 a.m. A complete obituary will follow in a later edition of the Record-Eagle. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. CHEBOYGAN - After a long, brave battle with diabetes, Carol Sue King passed away on Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital-Larson Hall under hospice care and with members of her family present. Caroline “Carrie” E. Gaiera, 90, of Pigeon, passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care, Pigeon., Funeral Memorial Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 from St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville, with the Rev. Fr. Kenneth Yaroch officiating. WESTFALL, Carrinda E. "Beth" - Age 95, of Montrose, died Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Masonic Pathway in Alma. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at O'Guinn Family Funeral Home in Montrose, Rev. Wayne Ferrigan officiating. Burial in Montrose Township Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to Montrose Methodist Church or Montrose Order of Eastern Stars. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 2-9 p.m.. A complete obituary will appear in… BERRY, MRS. CATHERINE A. North Muskegon Mrs. Catherine A. Berry, age 87, died Friday, September 12, 2008. VISITATION: Monday, September 15, 2008, 6-8 PM, at Clock Life Story Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in Monday's edition. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to leave a memory or sign the online guest book. Clock Life Story- Muskegon Catherine Jesse Schneider, 92, of Adrian, formerly of Onsted passed away on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at Liberty Place in Adrian. She was born on Aug. 10, 1916, in Maple Grove Township, Mich., the daughter of Jacob Arthur and Veda Amelia (Strong) Fuhrman. On May 23, 1936, Catherine married Edward Schneider. He preceded her in death in 1985. Catherine was a devoted mother and homemaker. Surviving is her daughter, Lynette Sayler of Adrian; her daughter-in-law, Anita Schneider of Cement City; four… Charles “Chuck” Armstrong, 76, of Holland, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at his home. A memorial service is 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, in the sanctuary of Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Road. Visitation follows the service. www.notierverleelangeland.com Charlotte “Chalk” Deline, age 85, of Brooklyn died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at her home. She was born Jan. 24, 1923, in Toledo, Ohio, to Walter and Clara Thomas. On Nov. 20, 1948, she married Edward Deline in Sand Creek, and he survives. Chalk was employed by The Diamond T Ranch, and retired from Ace Drill in 1963. She will be remembered for her love of animals and playing the organ. Besides her husband of 59 years, Charlotte is survived by three sisters, Geraldine Townsend, Helen Bostwick and… CHEBOYGAN - Charmaine M. Neurohr, age 80 of Cheboygan, passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2008 at her home. Claude Allen Long, age 70, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Wednesday, Sept.10, 2008 at Sturgis Hospital. He was born April 28, 1938, in Saltville, Va., a son of the late Andrew and Anna (Holmes) Long. Claude retired from truck driving with Ligon Nationwide in 1989. He is survived by four children: James Long, Steve (Shandal) Long, Lisa (James) Yoder, and Ruben Long, all of Sturgis; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen Comstock of Goshen, Ind.; two brothers, Dayton Long of… Claude Allen Long, age 70, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at the Sturgis Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Rosenberg Chapel. Dale E. Redmon, 69, of Constantine, passed away Sept. 11, 2008, at his home. He was born in Tipton, Ind., on March 29, 1939, the son of Steven and Bertha (Stout) Redmon. Dale worked at Millbank Sheet Metal Co. in Kokomo, Ind. for 36 years, retiring in 2001. Dale was a member of the Friends of the St. Joseph River, and the St. Joseph Co. Conservation and Sportsman Club. Surviving are his son, Charles (Becky) Redmon; daughters Marlene Gardner and Charlene (Roger) Brown, and Tammy Carson, all of… CHEBOYGAN - Dana Powell, 86, of Cheboygan, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. OAK CREEK, Wis. -- David A. "Super Dave" Maki, 71, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, in Oak Creek. David E. Roberts, 54, of Holland, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Dave graduated from West Ottawa High School. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia, in 2007, and sister, Barbara, in 1984. Surviving are his father, Edward J. Roberts; sisters, Nancy and Dan Bauer, and Laura and Dave Simcik; Nieces and nephews, Barbara and Steve Grilley, Danae Bauer, Lee Bauer, Richard Moralez, Heather Horsting, and Anna Simcik; aunts, uncles and cousins. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Pilgrim Home Cemetery. … McKee, David N. Ann Arbor, MI Age 59,died September 7, 2008 Graveside service was held. Memorials may be made to American Heart Assoc or Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Arrangements by Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home, Alma. Please view full obituary at www.luxfuneralhomes.com Donald L. “Mike” Murdock Jr., 59, a longtime resident of Devils Lake, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. He had battled cancer courageously for many years. Memorial services for Mike will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson with Dr. Rev. Thomas Burke officiating. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Dorothy Cecelia LaGrew, of Black River Road in Ironwood Township, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008. She was 79. Scott, Douglas Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, September 11, 2008, at his home. Age 77 years. Complete obituary will be published in Wednesday, September 17, 2008 edition of the Saginaw News. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service and Military Honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008, at the American Legion Post # 439, 5190 Weiss St. Saginaw. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Hospice of Hope, 9710 Junction,… Duane B. Bell, age 74, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at the Liberty Medical Care Facility in Toledo. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Doyle and Mary Bell of Morenci, a son, Timothy D. Bell, and a grandson, Justin L. Olmstead. He is survived by five sisters, 10 grandchildren and four children, Derrick G. Bell of Davenport, Iowa, Kathleen “Kay” Nickel of Onsted, Shawn B. Bell of Davenport, Iowa, and Colleen ad Tina Bell (Olmstead) of Adrian. At his request there will be no services. Dystin K. Kowalski, 13 of Coldwater died Thursday Sept. 11, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer for two years. Dystin was born April 6, 1995 in Coldwater, to Kirt and Penny (Horn) Kowalski. He was a student a Legg Middle School. His favorite subjects where history, math and science. He played Coldwater rocket football and was a big U of M fan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his Make-A-Wish Rhino. He is survived by his parents: Kirt and Penny Kowalski; sisters: Whitney, Kortney, and Kyristin… Edith F. Daniels, 90, of Litchfield Township, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at home. She was born July 5, 1918 in Quincy, the daughter of Elmore and Carrie (Hammond) Culbert. Edith graduated from Quincy High School in 1935 and enjoyed being a homemaker and farm wife. On April 11, 1940, she married G. Orville Daniels and he preceded her in death in 2005. Survivors include two daughters, Joyce (Jerry) Bender of Litchfield, Sandra (Daniel) Williams of Homer; one son, Stuart Daniels of Litchfield; a… Edward Bobowski, 95, formerly of Boyne Falls, died Sept. 14, 2008, at his home at Sunnybank in Petoskey. Edward M. Westfall Sr., 89, of Woodbridge Township, passed away Sunday Sept. 7, 2008, at home. He was born March 20, 1919, in Hillsdale County to William and Nora (Hammond) Westfall and graduated from Frontier High School in 1938. Edward was a farmer, owned and operated Westfall Stockyards for 28 years, and lived his entire adult life on the same farm. On March 20, 1943, he married Mildred “Betty” Rutan and she preceded him in death in 1996. He is survived by a daughter, Chloe (Merritt) Padgitt of… IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Edward R. "Echo" Kusz, 95, of 721 Leonard St., Ironwood, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, in Hurley.  Elizabeth J. Vogler, 63, of Coldwater died peacefully, after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 at her home in Coldwater, with her family at her side. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. Interment of Ashes will take place at a later date in East Jordan. Elizabeth was born June 6, 1945 in East Jordan to William and Ruth (Darbee) Bell. Ms. Vogler spent many years in East Jordan, coming to Coldwater… BECK - The Mass of Christian Burial for Eric T. Beck, aged 66, of Allendale, who passed away on Tuesday, husband of Kathy Beck, will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Heritage Life Story Funeral Home - Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel, 2120 Lake Michigan Dr. NW. Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. For complete obituary and to read Eric's life story and to sign his guest book, visit his web page at… CHEBOYGAN - Ethel Socha, age 91 of Cheboygan, passed away Friday, Sept. 12,2008 at Larson Hall, where she had been a resident for about a year. Ethelee A. Fox of Hillsdale, passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2008 at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. She was born Jan. 19, 1919 in Manchester, Mich. the daughter of Carleton and Genevieve (Pease) Andrews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jason W. Fox and one brother, Thurlo Andrews. She is survived by one daughter, Sue Fowle; one son, Andrew Fox both of Hillsdale; four grandchildren, Jennifer and Benjamin Fowle and Nora and Ella Fox; one brother, Robert (Joanne) Andrews of Portage. Mrs. Fox… Frank John Pieper, Jr., 85, of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 at his home., Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Harbor Beach, with burial in the church cemetery., Visitation will be from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach., A complete obituary will be in Wednesday’s Huron Daily Tribune or by viewing www.RamseyFH.Com . Frank O. Thompson Sr., age 67, a life long resident of Monroe, MI passed away Thursday, September 11, 2008, at 12:20 AM at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. HORNUNG, Frederick I. Jr. (Fred) - Of Millington, passed away early Friday morning September 12, 2008 while at Brian's House in Davison, MI. Fred was 74. Friends may call at the Hanlin Funeral Home on Sunday where the family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at Hanlin Funeral Home on Monday at 1:00 pm. A complete obituary will appear in the Sunday morning edition. You're welcome to express your condolences or share memories online at hanlinfuneralhome.com… CHARETTE, Gary L. - Age 59, of Swartz Creek, was reunited with his beloved wife of 37 years, Kathy, Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Genesys Health Park. A Memorial Service will be held 6:30 PM Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Home, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. The family will receive friends from 1PM until time of service Sunday. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Gerald Plumb, 88, of Litchfield, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at home. He was born July 21, 1920 in Pulaski Township, the son of Clarence and Grace (Grover) Plumb. Gerald graduated from Hanover High School in 1937 and has been a lifelong farmer. He served on the Hillsdale County Fair Board for 46 years, was a county commissioner for 14 years, Scipio Township supervisor, life member of the Grange and belonged to the Lions Club and Knights of Pythias Lodge. He also belonged to the Presbyterian Church… Katherine (Foshag) Steenstra, 83, of Midland Park, N.J., formerly of Monroe County, died Sunday. Arrangements by Vander Plaat Vermeulen Memorial Home, Paramus, N.J. Ruby Grimes, 86, of Monroe passed away August 31 at 4:50 pm in her home surrounded by her family. Thomas E. Blanchett, Sr., age 76, of Newport died September 9, 2008, in his home. HUNT, BARBARA SUE ; of West Bloomfield; September 13, 2008; age 74. Loving wife of Roscoe Hunt for 55 years; beloved mother of Deborah Hunt of West Bloomfield and Jeffrey (Debra) Hunt of West Bloomfield; loving grandmother of Jeffrey Hunt Jr. and Jessica Hunt; also loved by her precious dog Shelby, as well as many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hunt was a member of the Oakland County Boat Club. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 10:30 a.m. at the Riverside Chapel,… Harold L. Dunbar Jr., 83, a 53-year resident of Madison Heights, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. He was born March 2, 1925, in Grand Ledge to Harold and Pearl (Smith) Dunbar. Harold Lee Karner, age 83, of Dundee, Michigan was called home at 10:10 AM Monday, September 8, 2008, at St. Joseph Mercy Saline Hospital. Harold was born in Dundee, Michigan on April 9, 1925, to Carl and Romelia (Murbach) Karner. Helen Sontag, 72, of Sebewaing, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 at St. Mary’s of Michigan in Saginaw following a six-month illness., She was born Aug. 27, 1936 in Kilmanagh, daughter of the late Edwin and Martha (Fuerst) Weber., She was united in marriage to James A. Sontag on June 8, 1957 in Gagetown. He preceded her in death in January 1997., Helen had been employed as a secretary at the Owendale-Gagetown School system for 19 years before retiring in 1998., She was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling.,… Janice Eve Morgan, age 69, of Madison Township passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 31, 1939, in Wauseon, Ohio, to Jerold Owen and Eva Catherin (Lichtenwald) Klopfenstein. On Jan. 21, 1956, she married Donald Ray Morgan and he survives. She was employed by Sears & Robuck for 24 years. Janice was a member of the Lutheran Church. She loved crocheting, making flower arrangements and cake decorating. In addition to her husband of 52 years, she… Janice M. Donnell, 68, of Monroe died at 1:38 p.m. Tuesday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Bennett-Prochnow Funeral Home. Joanna Pappas Baity, 61, died Sept. 11, 2008, at Hiland Cottage of breast cancer.  John Veenhoven, age 87, of Holland died unexpectedly Sunday, September 14, 2008 at his home. Born in the Netherlands he moved with his family to the North Holland area as a child. He was employed by Dutch Boy Bakery as well as Excello where he retired in 1985. He was a member of the New Apostolic Church where he served as a priest for the Grand Rapids Congregation. He was preceded in death by his first wife Marion Elferdink Veenhoven in 1992 as well as a grandson Matthew Veenhoven in 1981. He is… Josephine Helen (Costello) Gill Clemens, age 93, passed away on September 12, 2008 in presence of family. OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Joyce E. Western, Oshkosh, 86, went peacefully to meet Jesus, at home surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy struggle with Parkinson's disease. Joyce L. Montry, age 73, of Ida, passed away on Sept. 12, 2008, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She had been in declining health. Judith J. Cooper, age 71, of Woodhaven, MI, formerly of Woodland Beach in Monroe County, passed away Sept. 12, 2008 in her home surrounded by her loving family. WAUKESHA, Wis. -- Layla Mae Susnik was born June 11, 2008, and passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. Leroy F. Gaertner age 79, of Petersburg, died Sept. 13, 2008. Services are pending at Cover Funeral Home in Dundee. Call (734) 529-3156 for information. Leroy F. Gaertner, age 79, of Petersburg, Mich., passed away at his home on Saturday, September 13, 2008 in the care of his family. Lillian Jones, 78, of LaGrange, Ind., died Sept. 9, 2008, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange. There will be no visitation. Condolences may be left for the family at www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com . KALKASKA ? Isiah 'Johnny' Long, III, 39, of Kalkaska, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2008 in Grayling as a result of an accident. Born on December 29, 1968 in Traverse City, he is the son of Isiah 'John' and Bonnie (Schmidt) Long.Johnny was employed by First Choice Trucking. He enjoyed going to Turtle Creek Casino and spending time with family. Johnny is survived by his children, Tyler and Cheyenne Long; the mother of his children, Dawn Huffman of Lakeview; his parents John and Jean… Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead, 56, of Sheridan Township, died Friday Aug. 29, 2008 in Huron Medical Center of Bad Axe., She was born Feb. 21, 1952 in Cass City, daughter of William and Wanda (Billot) Kipp., She married Leon F. Guza in 1970 at Saint Mary Catholic Church, Parisville. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1999., She is a graduate of Sandusky High School. Lou Wanda was employed at the Ubly Community School since 1981 in the cafeteria and custodian of maintenance. She enjoyed cats, crafts, gardening,… Louise V. Gerrard, 94, of Osseo, formerly of Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, in her home. She enjoyed reading and gardening. She was born Aug. 9, 1914, in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania to Victor and Mary Perrine. She was married to William S. Baines, March 10, 1932 and he preceded her in death in 1970. She then married Raymond Gerrard on October 25, 1984 and he preceded her in death in 2000. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, husbands and brother. She is survived by her son,… IRONWOOD -- M. Faye Comparin, 78, of 125 Poplar St., Ironwood, was born to eternal life Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, in Ironwood, surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy illness. M. Olive New, 95, of Monroe died Aug. 28. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. Friday in the third floor conference room at Norman Towers, 810 W. Elm Ave. Majel Meyers, age 87 years, of Adrian, formerly of the Britton and Holloway area, passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at Tendercare of Adrian. Majel was born on Sept. 15, 1920, in Ridgeway Township, the daughter of Fred and Lottie (Sutton) Meyers. She was a member of the Congregational Christian Church in Britton. Majel enjoyed music, conversation and wheelchair rides. Majel was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Harland and Pershing Meyers. Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m.…  Margaret Mary Murphy, age 96, of Holland, MI. died Friday September 12, 2008 at Oak Crest Manor of Holland. She was born and raised in Ottawa Beach to the late William James and Mable Murphy. Margaret and her family where involved with The Ottawa Beach Hotel, and also owned & operated Murphy’s House Boat and day fishing shuttles. She was a graduate of Holland High School, and retired from Hart & Cooley where she worked for 31 years in the payroll office. She was a long time resident of… Marie C. Rix 90, formerly of Plymouth, died on September 12, 2008, at Tecumseh Place, Tecumseh, Mich. She was born and raised in Sebewaing, Mich., to Herbert and Sarah (Hofmeister) Armbruster on July 16, 1918. After graduating from high school, she moved downstate to Royal Oak, where she met and married the love of her life, Gilbert Rix, on July 12, 1941. She was a very loving mother and homemaker to whom family was precious. She loved to bake, especially fresh bread and special birthday cakes for the… Marlene Kay Harris, 56, of LaGrange, Ind., died Sept. 12, 2008 at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange, Ind. Cremation will take place. On-Line Condolences may be sent to Carneyfrost@earthlink.net. Arrangements were handled by the Carney- Frost Funeral Home, of LaGrange, Ind. Mary Ellen Ver Beek, 79, of Holland, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at a local care facility. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Pillar Christian Reformed Church. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are by the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 188 w. 32nd St. www.lifestorynet.com Mary Jane Hunter, age 91, of Constantine, Mich., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at Birch Adult Foster Care in Leonidas. She was born in Florence Township on April 19, 1917, a daughter of Jess and Fannie (Worthington) Leister. Mary graduated from Constantine High School in 1935. On Aug. 14, 1937, she married Donald Hunter in LaGrange, Ind. He preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 2001. Mary worked at Kirsch Company in the 1930s until 1941, when she and Don purchased the family farm in Florence… Mary Lou Turcott, of Petoskey, died Thursday afternoon, Sept. 11, 2008, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary Lou was 58. Mrs. Mary Sarna, 87, of Westover, Md. and formerly of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 under hospice care with her daughters at her side., Mary was born March 22, 1921 in Detroit, daughter of the late John and Rose Pleciak., She married Frank Sarna Aug. 2, 1941 at. St. Cunegunda’s in Detroit. He preceded her in death May 7, 1992., Mary lived in Bad Axe from 1986 to 2000 when she moved to Westover, Md. She was a former parishioner of St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners where she… WILKINSON - Mrs. Mary E. "Boo" (Anderson) Wilkinson, July 31, 1950 - September 7, 2008. She retired from Lacks and was formerly employed at Lescoa and Bergman Furniture. Surviving are three sons, Robert "Coach Cookie" (Henrietta) Wilkinson, Terrance Wilkinson, DeMarco Wilkinson; grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Service: Monday, September 15, 2008, 1 p.m. (visitation 12 noon), Rev. Samuel Greer Jr. officiating, at Queen Esther Baptist Church.… BLACK RIVER - Melvin J. McLaughlin, age 73 of Cheboygan passed away Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008 at his home on Black River. PINCKNEY — Michael M. Bohacz, age 59, of Pinckney died Friday, Sept. 5 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Howell after a long illness for over a year and a half. Funeral services were held at Lamb Chapel, Borek Jennings Funeral Home in Howell on Monday, the 8th of September at 11 a.m. Cremation followed. Michael was the son of Marion and Veronica Bohacz of Bronson. He is survived by his wife Gloria, daughter Dawn and son Marlon. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Michael. Age 96, of Rogers City, formerly of Westland, September 13, 2008. Survivors include two sons, Keith (Janice) of Rogers City and Wes (Karen) of Alpena, eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and half-sister, Ruby Lawrence of Lansing. Preceded by husband, Cranston, son, Ivan, one great-grandson and one great-granddaughter. Funeral 12 noon Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Wayne, visiting one hour prior to service. Arrangements Beck Funeral Home. www.beckfuneralhome.org HURLEY, Wis. -- Nancee J. Gardner, 76, of 206 Second Ave. N., Hurley, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Court Manor Nursing Home in Ashland, Wis. Nancy Jane Root, 90, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at the Haven Park Christian Nursing Home in Zeeland. A memorial service is 3 p.m. Sunday at Grace Bible Fellowship Church 12th Street and Chicago Drive in Jenison. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church. www.lakeshorememorial.com Nancy L. Myers of Hillsdale passed away Monday, Sept, 8, 2008, at the Community Hospital in Bryan, Ohio. She was born July 25, 1938 in Jackson County, the daughter of Richard and Alberta (Troutner) Graham. She is survived by four children, Arlene (Gene) La Doux of Shelby, William (Julie) Myers of Bryan, Ohio, James D., Jr. (Debbie) Myers of Osseo, and Cynthia K. (Shawn) Hawkes of Jonesville; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one on the way; one brother, Fred (Becky) Graham of Reading; and… Nathan I. Harris, age 32, passed away unexpectedly at his Carleton home on Sunday evening, September 7, 2008. He was born December 21, 1975, in Monroe, Michigan, from the marriage of Bobby Harris and Joan (Joblinski) Harris. Neal Andrew Woodruff was born on May 2, 1923 to Mary Ellen Crowell Woodruff and Edward “Earl” Woodruff, at the Hornish Place, Shock Road in Beaverton. He died Sept. 5, 2008 after an extended illness. Norman “Catfish” K. Davis, 76, of Beaverton passed away Sept. 4, 2008 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Home following a short illness. Oscar F. Ford, age 86, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Wednesday afternoon Sept. 10, 2008, at Millers Merry Manor in LaGrange, Indiana. He was born April 8, 1922, in South Bend, Ind., a son of the late Harvey and Emma (Sanderson) Ford. Oscar had resided in Sturgis since 1965, coming from South Bend. On Dec. 28, 1946, he married Evelyn Koza in Mishawaka, Ind. Following 21 years of dedicated employment he retired from the Sturgis Foundry in 1986. After his retirement he had worked at Holy Angels Catholic… Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr). Funeral Service Thursday at the funeral home, call (586) 977-7300 for time. Family requests mostly plants. Memorials to SPCA or the Michigan Humane Society. Share memories at www.bcfh.com Beloved brother of Debra (Richard) Shafran and the late Mark Platt. Dear uncle of Megan and Alli Shafran. Loving son of the late Elliott L. Platt and the late Ileane Platt. Also survived by the loving family of Donald and Shirley Zimberg and their children, and Richard's siblings James Shafran and Cathy (Yigal) Shafran-Alalouf. GRAVESIDE SERVICES 3 P.M. TUESDAY AFTERNOON AT MACHPELAH CEMETERY. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. September 13, 2008. Age 44. Beloved husband of Pamela. Dear step-father of Joseph (Sarah Monte) and Jonathan (Erin) Klena. Dear grandfather of Tyler and Olivia. Private Services were entrusted to the Sterling Heights Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home. Paul W. Bulthouse, age 74, of Spring Lake passed away Friday, September 12, 2008, at a Grand Rapids hospital. He was born May 10, 1934, in Grand Haven to Harvey and Caroline (Yeske) Bulthouse, and he married the former Margaret J. Wyllie on August 25, 1956, in Grosse Pointe Park. She preceded him in death on July 15, 1994. He married Ardythe Hansen Dezelsky on January 1, 1997, in Spring Lake. Mr. Bulthouse was a lifelong resident of the Tri-Cities area and had been employed as an industrial engineer for… Peter Isidore Durban, Age 78, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on Monday, September 1, 2008, at the Toledo Hospital medical intensive care unit, where he had been ill for a couple of weeks. Vernon C. Peterson Jr., 70, of Midland, died early Monday morning, Sept. 15, 2008 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors. Randy Benson, 55, passed away Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 at the MidMichigan Medical Center�“Midland following a sudden illness. Raymond Brooks Sr., 78, of Holland died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. Arrangements will be announced by the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 188 W. 32nd St. The Rev. Ray N. Bird, of Boyne City, passed away Aug. 28, 2008. He was born March 17, 1937. God's servant, Reverend William H. Bach, 93, was ushered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Sept. 10, 2008. Rev. Bach, most recently of Saginaw, formerly of Hazel Park, was pastor of First Baptist Church in Hazel Park for 33 years. He was born Aug. 22, 1915, in Detroit. Rex A. Vaughn, 65, of 2810 N - 675 W, Shipshewana, Ind., died at 8:50 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Goshen General Hospital Goshen, Ind., after a four-year battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 3, 1942, in Allen County, Ind., to Rodney and Rosalie (Carlson) Vaughn. He moved to this area in 1965, coming from Noble County. On Aug. 11, 1961, in Noble County, Ind., he married Sherrill A. (Smith) Vaughn. He had worked at J.O. Mory, Golden Auto Parts, LaGrange, Gerring Industries; he was the owner and… Richard E. Brunni, 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sept. 4, 2008 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans following a long illness. Richard E. Poupard, age 71, of Monroe died September 12, 2008 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Ford Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 203 E. Elm Ave. Richard H. Brannon, 86, of Boyne City, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.  Richard Rabineau, 71, of Coldwater, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 at the Laurels of Coldwater. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. The service will be Friday, Sept. 19, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home with Pastor David Anderson from the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. Richard was born July 7, 1937 in Sault Ste. Marie to Arthur and Ethel (Eastman) Rabineau. He married… DURHAM, N.C. -- Robert Wayne Korpela, of 10 Cabe's Mill Road, Durham, passed away July 3, 2008, at Duke Medical Center, Durham, following complications from diabetes. Monday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Funeral Tuesday. In state 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Maron Church, 11466 Kercheval (at St. Jean), Detroit. Memorial contributions may be made to SS. Peter and Paul Warming Center or the Capuchin Monastery. Light a Candle and Share a Memory at www.verheyden.org Passed away peacefully on September 13, 2008 at age 92. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. George P. Swan and son, Robert P. Swan. Loving mother of Philip (Diana) and Paul (Ginger). Devoted grandmother of Phil (Jennifer), Sarah (Andy), Arvid (Bridget), Astrid (Mike). Proud great-grandmother of Andrew, Elizabeth and Annika. Vistiation Monday 4-8 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with in state 10:30 a.m. at… RUTH H. SEE, 84, of Traverse City passed away Sunday September 14, 2008 at her home with her family by her side. Arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will appear in an upcoming edition of the Record Eagle. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Shirley K. Pena, 65, of Holland, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at Holland Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services. www.lakeshorememorial.com Calvin F. Spengler, 84, of Auburn, passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 14, 2008, at Tendercare of Saginaw. The son of the late Leonard and Lydia (Foerster) Spengler, was born July 23, 1924, on the family farm in Auburn. Calvin was a lifetime member of Zion Beaver Lutheran Church. He was a lifelong farmer, being born, raised and residing on the family farm his entire life. Calvin was also a longtime employee of Monitor Sugar. In 1970 he was honored as Farmer of the Year by the Bay County Soil Conservation… BARKER, Thomas - Age 83, of Flint, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Genesys Hospice Care Center. Funeral Services will be 12PM Monday, September 15, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc Twp. Interment will follow in Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris. Visitation will be 4-7PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Kindred Spirits, 2320 Dodge Rd., Clio.Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of… Monday 2-9 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Rosary Monday 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of Michigan. www.howepeterson.com at St. Lazarus Serbian Orthodox Church, 4575 E. Outer Dr., Van Dyke, S. of 8 Mile, Wednesday 10 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. Donations to St. Lazarus Serbian Orthodox Church, Serbian Singing Society Ravanica, or the charity of your choice. Vera Mae Wardrop, age 82, of Monroe died Thursday at 5:57 a.m. at Mercy Memorial Hospital, Monroe. She had been seriously ill for six weeks. In accordance to her wishes, there will be no visitation or services. Violet Marie Stalhood, of Hillsdale passed away Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 at the Tendercare of Albion. She was born Oct. 4, 1939 in Hillsdale, the daughter of Howard and Iva (Burke) Berry. She was preceded in death by her parents; three husbands, Samuel C. Stalhood, Arthur Harold Byers, Jr. and Russell Edwin Barker; two granddaughters, Christina Gordon and Jonnie Barker; and two sisters, Louise Rodesiler and Nancy Berry. She is survived by six children, Mary (John, Jr) Houtz of Hillsdale, Bonnie (Jerry) Houtz… Virginia M. Smith, 79, of Coldwater, passed away Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at the Community Health Center of Branch County. She was born March 1, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio to Carl and Velma (Brown) Manthey and graduated from Waite High School in Toledo. For nearly 20 years she had been a bookkeeper for Dana Corporation. She belonged to the SPCA (Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animals). Virginia loved ice skating and ice shows, and she also enjoyed reading, traveling and the music of Elvis Presley. On Sept. 16,… WILSON, LILLIAN E .; age 93; passed away on September 11, 2008; of Riverview; formerly of White Lake. Loving mother of Barbara (Fred) Egemo, Carole (Chuck) Hobart, Loretta (Bill) Bynum and the late Robert L. Wilson; cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and 6 great great grandchildren; sister of Evelyn Angel; sister-in-law of Thelma Middlemiss. She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin, son Robert, parents Edward and Pauline Middlemiss, her brothers Harlan and Herbert… CHEBOYGAN - Walter Joseph LaCross, 88, passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2008 at the Tendercare Nursing Home in Cheboygan. Walter Joseph Gibes, 91, of Boyne Falls, died at home Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, surrounded by his family. Walter R. Goodburn, 72, of East Jordan, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. Wayne R. Ignatz, 91, of 211 S. Laird St., White Pigeon, died Sept. 13, 2008, at his home due to natural causes. He was born June 7, 1917 in White Pigeon, a son of Ross and Eva (Zook) Ignatz. He has lived in the White Pigeon area his entire life and was a graduate of White Pigeon High School as classs salutitorian and a graduate of Parsons Business College in Kalamazoo, Mich. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946 in the Pacific as a mailman, second class. On June 11, 1962, he married Noma L. Keefer… Wilburn Brannon of Flat Rock died Wednesday at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, from injuries suffered in a car-pedestrian accident. Arrangements by Flat Rock chapel of Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home. Wilburn L. Brannon, 79, of Flat Rock died at the U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor as the result of an auto accident on Wednesday, September 10, 2008. William E. Smith, age 59 of Adrian, passed away Friday, September 12, 2008, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. Arrangements are pending at the Wagley Funeral Home. will take place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, from the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler St., Midland. Pastor Patrick Poag of the Edenville United Methodist Church and Pastor Gerald Ferguson of Trinity Lutheran Church will officiate, with burial in Midland City Cemetery. Vi's family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the MidMichigan… |
Monday, September 15, 2008
Michigan Obituaries 09/15/08
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