Thursday, September 4, 2008

Michigan Obituaries 09/04/08

A. Leslie Stout

A. Leslie Stout, age 88, of Coldwater died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. The service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home with Pastor David Anderson from the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment of ashes will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Quincy at a later date. Leslie was born Aug. 4, 1920 in Hastings to Frank and Edith (Anderson)…

  • ATTARD TERESA

    Friday 2-9 p.m. with Rosary 7:00 p.m. at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile Rd. (btwn. Middlebelt and Merriman), Livonia. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

    • AYERS BRUCE T

      • Adams, LeRoy H.

        DETOUR VILLAGE ? LeRoy H. Adams, age 82, of DeTour Village, Mich., died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at his home with his family surrounding him. He was born Oct. 15, 1925, in Painesville, Ohio, to Harvey and Grace (Horton) Adams.Until he was 11 years old, Lee lived in Ohio and then his family moved to Kingsley. He was a veteran of World War II, serving from 1943 to 1946 in the N.C.B. (Seabees). LeRoy worked for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources from 1948 to 1981. During those years, he was stationed…

        • Alice M. Frank Aug. 31, 2008

          Alice M. Frank, 67, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Monroe, died Sunday in Fort Myers. Services are pending at Rupp Funeral Home.

          • Arthur L. Steinman

            Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services.

            • BARTOLD NORBERT E

              at the A.H. Peters Funeral, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13½ Mile Rd.) Warren Friday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. In state at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, 31555 Hoover (N of 13 Mile Rd.) Saturday 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m.

              • BELISLE (Kirchhoff)

                Mary Elizabeth Belisle passed away on September 1, 2008. Mary was born in Detroit, MI on July 20, 1922 to John and Frances (Minnie) Kirchhoff. She was united in marriage to her dearly loved husband, Rene Joseph (Joe) Belisle, on June 25, 1949. She is survived by her husband, Rene; two loving children, Judith Mary (Dale) Tritten of Harrison, MI and James Gerard (Diana) Belisle of Wyoming, MI; two grandchildren, Daniel Tritten and Kristine Tritten; two great-grandchildren, Abigail and Maggie McLean; one…

                • BELLANCA ROSELIE

                  Friday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 22412 Overlake Drive 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. To Share a Memory Visit

                  • BLACKMER FRANCINE (KALINOWSKI)

                    • BRECKELS SHARON MARIE

                      Of Pontiac, Michigan. Died August 29, 2008. She was the beloved wife of Mark. She is survived by her mother, Phyllis Wisner; brother, Mark (Crystal) Wisner; and sisters, Diane (Don) Champion, Carrie (Kenneth) Bolvari, Cynthia (Jason) Burgdorf, and Joann (Jeff) Dery. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald J. Wisner. Member of the Ferndale Footlighters Club and went to Ferndale High School. Memorial visitation will be held Friday, September 5th from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Spaulding & Curtin Funeral…

                      • BRIDENTHAL JANICE M

                        Thursday 3-9 p.m. at the Voran Funeral Home, 23750 Goddard Rd. (Taylor). Funeral service Friday 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery (Flat Rock). Please visit our Online Guestbook at

                        • BURDICK CONSTANCE H

                          • Barber, Joshua Edward

                            JOSHUA EDWARD BARBER, 31, of Olympia, Wash., formerly of Traverse City, passed away Aug. 25, 2008, at Fort Lewis, Wash. Memorial services were held at Four Chaplains' Memorial Chapel and Family Life Center, Fort Lewis, Wash.

                            • Beatrice Benmark

                              Beatrice Benmark passed away Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. Arrangements are being handled by Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home.

                              • Beulah V. Sperry

                                Beulah V. Sperry, age 70, of Orland, Ind., passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. She was born Nov. 23, 1937, in Sturgis, Mich., a daughter of the late Anson R. and Sylvia (Sutton) Brown Sr. Beulah had been a resident of Orland since the age of 15. On her birthday in 1955 she married Dale C. Sperry. He passed away in June of 1968. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are two daughters, Candy (Kelvin) Tetzloff of White Pigeon and Kathy (Rollen)…

                                • Bonnie Jean Cullen Lewis, 69

                                  Bonnie Jean Cullen Lewis, 69, of Hamilton, Ohio, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at her residence.

                                  • Boris Akerman

                                    AKERMAN, Boris Grigoryevich - Age 84, of Flint, died Sunday, August 31, 2008 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Machpelah Cemetery with Rabbi Yisroel Weingarten officiating. Boris was born May 2, 1924 in Russia, the son of Gregory and Aida Akerman. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Russian Army. Boris married Mariya Poznyakova May 1944 and has resided in Flint since 1992. Surviving are: wife, Mariya; 4 children, Raisa Kalika, Adelya Akerman,…

                                    • Burke, Polly L.

                                      STURGIS ? Polly L. Burke, age 87, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday evening, Sept. 2, 2008, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born Jan. 15, 1921, in Erie, Pa., a daughter to the late Charles Edward and Elizabeth Paulina (Jull) Fuess.Polly had resided in the Sturgis and White Pigeon area most of her life. She especially loved the over 30 years she lived at Fish Lake in White Pigeon. Her early life was spent in Erie, Pa. On Nov. 27, 1943, she married Harold D. Burke in Arcadia, Fla. He died Nov. 28,…

                                      • CARANO HILDA R (DEAR)

                                        and services will be held in Cleveland, Ohio. Memorial Tributes to Beaumont Hospice. A. J. Desmond & Sons, 248-362-2500. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

                                        • CARINCI BETTY

                                          at McFarland Foss Funeral Home 5401 Schaefer Road, Dearborn, Wednesday 3-9 p.m. and Thursday 12 noon-9 p.m. with Rosary Service 7 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Clement Catholic Church 5275 Kenilworth Friday 10:30 a.m. with visiting beginning at 10 a.m. Burial at St. Hedwig Cemetery.

                                          • CICHORACKI RAYMOND J

                                            , Thursday 5-8 p.m. and Friday 2-8 p.m. at the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, Berkley. Mass Saturday 11 a.m. at Our Lady of La Salette Catholic Church, Berkley.

                                            • Carl 'Bosco' E. Moore Jr. Aug. 28, 1948-Aug. 31, 2008

                                              Carl Edward Moore Jr., age 60, a lifelong Monroe resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, August 31, 2008, at Fountain View Nursing Care Facility in Monroe. Carl was warmly referred to by his family and friends as Bosco.

                                              • Carl Moore

                                                Carl Moore, age 60, of Monroe, died at 6:20 a.m. Sunday at Fountain View of Monroe.

                                                • Carl Olson

                                                  Carl Olson, 21, of Ferndale, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008. He was born Sept. 26, 1986, in Royal Oak.

                                                  • Carol Jean Gardner

                                                    Carol Jean Gardner, 61, of Lewes, Del., formerly of Royal Oak, passed away Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at home. She was born Jan. 5, 1947, in Buffalo, N.Y., to the late Jackson and Ann (Weitzmann) Gardner.

                                                    • Caroline “Carrie” E. Gaiera

                                                      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.

                                                      • Charles L. Sammut

                                                        • Cluster, Imogene (Leggett)

                                                          OMAHA, Neb. ? Imogene (Leggett) Cluster, 85, a former Traverse City resident, passed away Aug. 25, 2008, in Omaha, Neb.She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Martin Cluster, and is survived by her children, Charles Cluster, Cheryl Howard and Mark Cluster; her daughters-in-law, Cindy Cluster and Judy Cluster; and her son-in-law, Steve Howard. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. A memorial service and gathering will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008,…

                                                          • Costley, Grace E. (Lefler)

                                                            for Grace will be held 11 am, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, from the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home with the Reverend Pam Buchholz of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorials may be offered to the MidMichigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Personal messages of support may be left for the family at www.wilson-miller.com.

                                                            • Cross, Blanche

                                                              • Cynthia Schultz

                                                                Schultz, Cynthia (Erskine) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at her home. Age 42 years. Friends may call at the W.L. Case & Co. Funeral Chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Road Thursday from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place Friday September 5, 2008 at a time and place to be announced. The complete obituary will be published in Thursday's edition of the Saginaw News. www.casefuneralhome.com

                                                                • DANIEL REV THEODORE A

                                                                  Passed away on August 30, 2008 at the age of 88. Rev. Daniel was born February 10, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the Reverend and Mrs. Andrew Daniel. He is survived by his wife Olga, son Dr. Theodore A Daniel, Jr. and his wife Nancy, granddaughters Sarah Ellen Daniel and Faith Elizabeth Daniel, and by his brother, Rev. Thomas Daniel, and sisters Ruth Milliken and Sylvia Kurth. A memorial service will be held on Sunday September 7th at Outer Drive Faith Lutheran Church, 17500 James Couzens Hwy in…

                                                                  • DARGIS AMELIA L

                                                                    Thursday 5-9 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Funeral Mass Friday at 10 a.m. with in state 9:30 a.m. at St. Colman Catholic Church, 32500 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills.

                                                                    • DEUTSCH IRENE D (NEE TRAKUL)

                                                                      Friday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.), 54880 VanDyke at 25 Mile Rd. Prayers Friday 6:00 p.m. In state Saturday 9:00 a.m. at SS John and Paul Church, 7777 W. 28 Mile Rd. until Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at

                                                                      • Darlene M. 'Dolly' Mattson

                                                                        IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Darlene M. "Dolly" Mattson, 71, of 705 Wilson St., Ironwood, died unexpectedly Friday morning, Aug. 29, 2008, in her home.

                                                                        • David Avink

                                                                          David A. Avink, age 50, went to be with his Lord, Friday, August 29, 2008. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Cook Funeral Home in Jenison, 1889 Baldwin St. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hudsonville Reformed Church, 3950 Highland Dr. with visiting one hour prior to the service. In lieu, contributions may be made for Nicholas and Benjamin's education. The full obituary and guestbook may be viewed online at www.cookfuneralservices.com. Cook Funeral and Cremation…

                                                                          • Delores C. 'Del' Fleury

                                                                            IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Delores C. "Del" Fleury, 80, of 210 W. Michigan Ave., Ironwood, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 2, 2008, in Ironwood.

                                                                            • Dennis James Turner

                                                                              Dennis James Turner, 71, of Gladwin passed away Sept. 2, 2008 at Central Michigan Hospice in Mt. Pleasant following a short illness.

                                                                              • DiTEODORO JOHN REMO

                                                                                at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (at Schoenherr) Thursday 2-9 p.m. with Rosary 7 p.m. Funeral Friday at San Francesco Catholic Church, 22870 S. Nunneley Road (off Metro Parkway, E. of Gratiot). In state 9:30am until time of Mass 10 a.m. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery. Memories to be shared at

                                                                                • Donald 'Don' R. Garner March 8, 1935-Sept. 1, 2008

                                                                                  Donald quot;Don quot; R. Garner, age 73 years, of Toledo, OH died Monday, September 1, 2008, in Flower Hospital. Born March 8, 1935, in Brilliant, Alabama, he was the son of Edward and Aslene (Dickinson) Garner.

                                                                                  • Donald Franklin Webb Jan. 12, 1936-Aug. 30, 2008

                                                                                    Donald Franklin Webb, age 72, passed away peacefully at his Carleton home on Saturday morning. He had been under the care of Mercy Memorial Hospice for the past two weeks.

                                                                                    • Donald H. Gross Feb. 8, 1925-Aug. 30, 2008

                                                                                      Gross, Donald H.; age 83 of Southgate, formerly of Monroe; August 30, 2008.

                                                                                      • Dorothy E. Devereaux

                                                                                        • Dorothy Genge

                                                                                          Genge, Dorothy Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Genge passed away Tuesday afternoon September 2, 2008 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 92 years. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and a complete obituary will be announced in Thursday's edition of the paper by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Gephart Funeral Home Bay City, Michigan

                                                                                          • Draper, Jean

                                                                                            will be today from 2 to 5 p.m., also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Karen S.Draper Scholarship Fund, c/o Port Huron Hospital, 1221 Pine Grove Ave., Port Huron, MI 48060. Arrangements are by McCabe Funeral Home; www.mccablefuneralhome.com .

                                                                                            • Earl Tracy, 60

                                                                                              Earl Richard "Dick" Tracy, age 60, of Holland,  died September 1, 2008. Loving son of Mary Jane and the late Earl; brother of Diane Miller, Mary Lou (Mark) Bristol, Carol (John) Gallagher, Linda (Scott) McFall and John Tracy; stepfather of Mark Klebba, Lisa (Michael) Daniels, David (Natasha) Klebba and Michael (Beverly) Klebba; grandfather of Michelle (Joseph) Furline, David Ripley, Heather, Sydney and Haley Miller and Ryan Klebba; numerous nieces, nephews extended family members and dear…

                                                                                              • Earline Johnson

                                                                                                Earline Johnson, age 90, of Onsted, formerly of Dearborn Heights, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at her home. She was born June 19, 1918, in Marshall County, Ky., to Roy and Nonnie (Copeland) Cox. Earline married Kenneth Johnson on June 17, 1937, in Highland Park, Mich., and he preceded her in death on May 17, 2001. Earline enjoyed cooking and gardening and she enjoyed listening and dancing to country music, especially the Grand Ole Opry. She loved to travel and camp with her husband, and every year…

                                                                                                • Edna B. Lucas


                                                                                                • Edward John Bastin

                                                                                                  Edward John Bastin, age 87, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away peacefully in his sleep early on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Thurston Woods Village. Edward was born in Tulsa, Okla. in 1921, lived in a variety of places but spent most of his life in Detroit, Mich. He graduated from Cooley High and attended both Michigan State and Wayne State universities. He started his career at Briggs Manufacturing and eventually retired from Chrysler Corporation. He and his wife of 58 years, Peg, spent the latter years of…

                                                                                                  • Elizabeth Ann Pavlovich

                                                                                                    Elizabeth Ann Pavlovich, 52, of Flint passed away Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 at Genesys Regional Medical Center.

                                                                                                    • Elvira A. Dragish

                                                                                                      IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Elvira A. Dragish, 91, of 511 E. Houk St., Ironwood, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, in Ironwood.

                                                                                                      • Emma L. Summey

                                                                                                        Emma L. Summey, 70, of Hamilton, Ind., died Aug. 29, 2008, at her home. She was born April 26, 1938, in Angola, Ind., a daughter of Leonard J. and Edna M. (Petre) Rogers. On March 18, 1959, she married Jay E. Summey, and he died Aug. 23, 2006. She was a homemaker who loved her grandchildren and enjoyed fishing and embroidery. Surviving are: a son, Daniel and April Summey of Montgomery, Mich.; a brother, Leonard Petre; four sisters, Katie Suddeth, Zora Robinette, Edna Brown and Lois Beevers; and three…

                                                                                                        • FORTUNA MARY

                                                                                                          at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr), Friday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with evening Rosary. Funeral Saturday at St. Blase Catholic Church, 12151 Fifteen Mile, Sterling Heights, (btwn. Schoenherr and Van Dyke). In state 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com

                                                                                                          • Florence Fee

                                                                                                            Florence A. Fee, 97, of Woodbridge Township, passed away Saturday Aug. 30, 2008 at home.  She was born March 12, 1911 in Osseo the daughter of Delos and Anna (Sitterly) Frederick. Florence graduated from Osseo High School in 1930 and belonged to the Lickley Corners Baptist Church. She enjoyed leisure time gardening and tatting. In 1936 she married George Fee and he preceded her in death in 2001. Survivors include two sons,  Judson (Jeanette) Fee of Rockmart, Ga., and David (Carol) Fee of Hillsdale; two…

                                                                                                            • Florine Adela Loosemore

                                                                                                              • Frances E. Murdock

                                                                                                                Frances Eudora Murdock a lifelong resident of Hillsdale passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 at Drews Place in Coldwater at the age of 97. She was born June 19, 1911 in Paulding County, Ohio the daughter of Lawrence and Minnie (Burnett) Binkley. She married Charles Carroll Murdock on June 30, 1936 and he preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 1971. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Earl M. Binkley and W. Emmet Binkley; two sisters, an infant girl and Edna Lucille Binkley; and a…

                                                                                                                • Frank J. Pieper, Jr.

                                                                                                                  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 .

                                                                                                                  • GIANOTTO FRANK J

                                                                                                                    • GLOVER LAURA C

                                                                                                                      September 1, 2008. Age 86. Beloved husband of Donald for 60 years. Dear mother of Shirley Johnson (David), Donna Sokoly and Thomas. Grandmother of Katherine, Carrie (Dwight), Shawn, Elizabeth, Andrew and Alyson. Great-grandmother of Calvin and Leland. Sister of the late Wilbur, Burt and Elaine. Memorial Service Saturday 11a.m. at Embury United Methodist Church, 1803 E. Fourteen Mile Rd., Birmingham. Inurnment Great Lakes National Cemetery. Memorial tributes to P.E.O. Executive Office, 3700 Grand Ave., Des…

                                                                                                                      • GRIESBECK WILLIAM G

                                                                                                                        • Gaza E. Balog Aug. 31, 2008

                                                                                                                          Gaza E. Balog of Milan Township died Sunday. Arrangments by Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home, Milan, where visitation is from 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. today.

                                                                                                                          • Gerald Leo Condren Sept. 26, 1945-Aug. 29, 2008

                                                                                                                            Gerald Leo Condren, age 62, of Monroe, Michigan. died on August 29, 2008 at Fountain View of Monroe. Friends may call in the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Inc., Carleton Chapel, on Friday September 5, 2008, from 9 to 11:00 AM.

                                                                                                                            • Geraldine E. Smith

                                                                                                                              Geraldine E. Smith,  age 82, of Tecumseh, formerly of Sebring, Florida, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at her sister’s home. She was born Dec. 24, 1924, in Clinton, Mich., to Milton and Ilah (Wismer) Sackett. She married Frank Smith on April 11, 1973, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on April 3, 2007.  Geraldine moved to Florida in 1988. She was employed by Bank One in Waukesha, Wisconsin, retiring in 1987. She was a member of the Christian Women’s Club and attended the Bible Fellowship…

                                                                                                                              • Gertrude A. Timpe

                                                                                                                                Gertrude A. Timpe, 69, of Gladwin passed away Aug. 31, 2008 at Central Michigan Hospice in Mt. Pleasant.

                                                                                                                                • Gertrude Weber

                                                                                                                                  Weber, Gertrude Marie Marquette, Michigan Gertrude Marie Weber, 94, of Marquette, entered eternal life Sunday, August 31, 2008. Gertrude was born on October 3, 1913. She was married to the Reverend Lorenz Weber and the couple lived in Saginaw for 50 years where Lorenz served as Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church. Survivors include daughter, Sylvia (Dennis) Stoltz of Rapid City, SD; son, Deacon John (Ellen) Weber of Munising, MI, son, Reverend Paul (Candy) Weber of Marquette, MI, and son, Reverend David (Lois)…

                                                                                                                                  • Gilbert P. Saum

                                                                                                                                    Gilbert P. Saum, 87, of Monroe died at 1:55 p.m. Thursday at Hillcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, North Muskegon.

                                                                                                                                    • Gilbert P. Saum Dec. 9, 1920-Aug. 28, 2008

                                                                                                                                      Gilbert P. Saum, 87, of Monroe died at 1:55 p.m. Thursday at Hillcrest Nursing Rehabilitation Center, North Muskegon.

                                                                                                                                      • Gloria Knight Sept. 2, 2008

                                                                                                                                        Gloria Knight, 74, died Tuesday in her home. Arrangements by Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes.

                                                                                                                                        • Gorshe, Martin "Denny"

                                                                                                                                          MARTIN "DENNY" GORSHE, 69, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at Munson Medical Center.As per his wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial services will take place at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Covell Funeral Home, Traverse City.

                                                                                                                                          • HALE WILMA J

                                                                                                                                            September 2, 2008, age 73. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Dear mother of Terri (Forrest) Struss and Michael (Heather). Sister of Mary Frances Harmon, Willodene Farmer and Pamela Smith. Grandmother of Kevin, Kenneth and Melanie Paxton. Service Saturday 10 a.m. at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood, Westland. Family will receive friends Friday 2-9 p.m. Please visit and leave a note of condolence at www.uhtfh.com .

                                                                                                                                            • Harry W. Peck

                                                                                                                                              • Hazel Jacob

                                                                                                                                                Irma Hazel Jacob, age 83 years, of Adrian, passed away peacefully while the love of her life held her hand on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at Bixby Medical Center in Adrian. Hazel was born on Nov. 3, 1924, in Hudson, Mich., the daughter of Frank and Irma Hazel (Trautwein) Capper. She graduated from Hudson High School. Hazel lived in the Hudson area until she married Glenn C. Jacob on Aug. 26, 1951, at the Clayton United Methodist Church in Clayton, having recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. Hazel…

                                                                                                                                                • Helen F. Sontag

                                                                                                                                                  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.,…

                                                                                                                                                  • Henry E. ‘Hank’ Largin, Jr.

                                                                                                                                                    Henry E. "Hank" Largin, Jr., 56, of Adrian, went home to his Lord, September 2, 2008, at Toledo Hospital.  He is survived by his loving wife, Becky of Adrian, Mich., his daughter Jodi Largin (Brian Scholz) of Clinton, Mich., his father Henry Largin (Linda St. Onge) of Morley, Mich., his brother Larry (Karen) Largin of Saline, Mich., their children,  Melissa, Karrie and Kelly and her son Dylan, his sister Judy Gallrapp of Germany and her children, Christian and Catherine, step children, Robert…

                                                                                                                                                    • Hester O. Bonfoey

                                                                                                                                                      Hester Onalee Bonfoey, age 94, of Three Rivers, Mich., passed away on Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born in Three Rivers on June 26, 1914, a daughter of Rien and Mary (Shimp) Rienstra. She later attended Olivet College and Makers Business College. Hester was a 65-year member of the Three Rivers Women’s Club, where she served on the visiting nurse board and the endowment committee. She also helped establish the women’s club , the Community Mental Health Center and…

                                                                                                                                                      • Irene Johnson, 91

                                                                                                                                                        Irene Johnson, 91, of Holland, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in a local nursing home. Arrangements will be announced by the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 295 Douglas Ave.  www.lifestorynet.com 

                                                                                                                                                        • JOHNSON EARLINE

                                                                                                                                                          • JONES ROBERT CAMERON

                                                                                                                                                            age 81, of Shelby Twp. passed away Friday, August 29, 2008. He was born May 24, 1927 the son of William and Florence (Morton) Jones in Overton, Scotland. Survived by his Beloved wife Mary, Beloved children Lawrence (Audrey) Jones of Hawaii, Scott (Michele) of Washington Twp., Ann (Mark) Chaffin of Shelby Twp., Robert (Rebecca) of Ray Twp., Three beloved grandsons and a sister Mary Sneddon of Scotland. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Kirk in the Hills, in…

                                                                                                                                                            • James Story

                                                                                                                                                              Story, James Michael, Ph.D. Saline, MI Age 58, passed away Friday, August 29, 2008 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI, with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his wife, Pamela J. (Earl), his daughter, Kelly (Aaron) Wade and his son, Daniel Story. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date and a full obituary will be published when that date has been determined. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in…

                                                                                                                                                              • Jason Rutgers, 76

                                                                                                                                                                Jason H. Rutgers, age 76, of Holland, went to be with his Lord Monday, September 1, 2008.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine, in 1997.  He was a member of Fellowship Reformed Church and retired from Haworth.  He is survived by his children, Mary Jo and Stan Szymanski, Jackie Rutgers,  Garry and Robin Rutgers, Timothy and Jennifer Rutgers all of Holland, Sally and Mark Fikse of Smyrna, Georgia; 10 grandchildren; brother and sisters, Marvin and Alma Rutgers of Kalamazoo, Sylvia Roon of Holland,…

                                                                                                                                                                • Jasper C. Adams

                                                                                                                                                                  Jasper Charles Adams, age 86 years of Hudson, formerly of Evart, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 at Schnepp Health Care Center in St. Louis, Mich. Jasper was born on May 26, 1922 in Prattville, the son of Frank and Etta Lena (Bacon) Adams. He married Dorothy Oles on July 13, 1944 in Clayton.  She survives.  Jasper served in the U.S. Army during World War II.  Jasper retired from the Good Year Tire and Rubber Company of Jackson in 1977. He also farmed for many years. Jasper attended the Open Door…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Jean Shumaker

                                                                                                                                                                    Mrs. Jean Shumaker, aged 83, of Comstock Park, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008. A complete obituary will be in Wednesday's press or online at: www.stegengafuneralchapel.com

                                                                                                                                                                    • Joel Fors

                                                                                                                                                                      BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. -- Joel Fors, 28, of Bruce Crossing, died unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at his home on the Nara family homestead.

                                                                                                                                                                      • John Quinn, 45

                                                                                                                                                                        A memorial service celebrating the life of John T. Quinn, 45, of Holland, will be Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. in Dimnent Memorial Chapel, 277 College Ave.  Quinn, an associate professor of classics at Hope College, died Thursday, June 19, 2008. 

                                                                                                                                                                        • John R. Hampson Jr.

                                                                                                                                                                          nbsp; March 15, 1935-Aug. 31, 2008 John R. Hampson, Jr., age 73, of Flat Rock, Michigan, formerly of Logan, W. Virginia, died on August 31, 2008, in Taylor, MI.

                                                                                                                                                                          • Jones, Carol

                                                                                                                                                                            • Joseph F. 'Joe' Davis

                                                                                                                                                                              IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Joseph F. "Joe" Davis, 86, of E-4976 Margaret St., Ironwood Township, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 2, 2008, in Ironwood.

                                                                                                                                                                              • Joseph Hengesbach, 84

                                                                                                                                                                                Joseph Leo Hengesbach, died August 26, 2008, in Lansing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Almira. Surviving are his children, Debra (Roy) Wallace, Michael, Sheila (Randy) VanWormer, Gail, Joseph (Sue), Steven (Jean), Edward (Tracy), Laurie (Richard) Krausz, Faye (Dale) Schmitz and Amy (Kevin) Robbins; 26 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be made at www.schraubenlehman.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Joyce Garvelink, 76

                                                                                                                                                                                  Joyce Garvelink, age 76, of Holland, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, in Hospice House of Holland. Joyce Elaine Uitermark was born on May 21, 1932 in Tracy, Iowa, and moved to Holland in 1946 and married James G. Garvelink on February 14, 1952.  She retired from Lakeside Vista in 2006 after 18 years of dedicated service.  She was a member of Christ Memorial Church where she was a member of the choir.  Joyce was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James G. Garvelink, in 1998.…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Juan Trevino, 90

                                                                                                                                                                                    Juan Trevino, age 90, of Holland, died Sunday, August 31, 2008.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Fortunata Trevino in 1973; and a daughter, San-Juanita Trevino.  Juan worked for Landscape Design Services for many years.   He is survived by his son, San-Martin Trevino and Patricia Hesselink of Holland; grandchildren, Eva and Jerry Bullen of Holland, Jason and Amy Trevino of Holland, Juan Trevino and Kristy Deur of Holland, Heather Trevino of Tucson, Arizona; 13 grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mrs.…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Judith M. Ahumada

                                                                                                                                                                                      Judith Marie Ahumada, age 45, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at her home. She was born Dec. 6, 1962, in South Bend, Ind., a daughter of the late John Woodrow and Julia Edith (Lanway) Barnes. Judy had resided in Sturgis for the past two years. Her early life was lived in Constantine and graduated from Constantine High School with the class of 1981. On April 10, 1996, she married Guadalupe Ahumada in Nottawa, Mich. Judy was a homemaker, involved in foster care and…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • June P. Comrie

                                                                                                                                                                                        • KAUFFMAN THOMAS C

                                                                                                                                                                                          Friday 3 - 9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra and Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. Scripture Service Friday 7 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Paul of Tarsus Church, 41300 Romeo Plank at Canal. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at

                                                                                                                                                                                          • KLYSZEWSKI WALTER E

                                                                                                                                                                                            Age 80, September 2, 2008 formerly of Detroit. Beloved husband of the late Lillian. Loving father of Janice Dobric. Dearest grandfather of Kimberly Dahmen and Tina Hoffman. Also survived by his great grandchildren Cohl, Shaina, and Skye and two sisters Jean Wilk and Cassie Goch. In state at the Allen Park Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard), Thursday 2-9 p.m. and at St. Hugh Catholic Church, Southgate, Friday 9:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment St.…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • KOLODZIEJSKI HARRY

                                                                                                                                                                                              Thursday 7 p.m.-9 p.m. and Friday 2 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home, 33250 Ryan Rd. (N. of 14 Mile Rd.). Scripture Service Friday 6 p.m. In state Saturday 10:30 a.m. at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, 31555 Hoover (north of 13 Mile Rd.), Warren, until the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please leave your name on the family guest book at

                                                                                                                                                                                              • KOTLINSKI JOSEPH

                                                                                                                                                                                                at the Voran Funeral Home, (Dearborn Chapel) Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. with a Rosary Friday 7 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Divine Child Catholic Church, in state 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m. Obituary/Guestbook at

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Kenneth Vance

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Kenneth Vance, of Petoskey, died Sept. 3, 2008, at his home in Bear Creek Township.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Kolarik, Lawrence R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    will be held today, Sept. 4, from 4 to 8 p.m., with a vigil service at 5 p.m. and the rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m., at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. The Mass will be celebrated Friday, Sept. 5, at 11 a.m., at St. Michael's Parish in Suttons Bay. Burial will follow in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Suttons Bay. Memorials may be directed to Mass Intentions, Food for the Poor, 6401 Lyons Road, Dept. 9662, Coconut Creek, FL 33073 and/or to Grand Traverse Right to Life, PO Box 5416,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Kolarik, Patricia "Pat"

                                                                                                                                                                                                      for family and friends will be Friday, Sept. 5, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m., also at the funeral home, with a recitation of the rosary at 9 a.m., followed by visitation until the time of service. A complete obituary will be in Friday's edition of the Record-Eagle. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • LUTTENBERGER SHIRLEY K

                                                                                                                                                                                                        September 1, 2008, age 86. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Dear mother of JoAnn (Fred) Kurzeja, and Janet (Steve) Simon. Loving grandmother of Debbie (Rick) Jok, Fred Jr. (Kim) Kurzeja, Linda Reynolds, Christopher Gyselinck, and Katie and Margie Simon. Great-grandmother of Laura, Ryan, Rachel, Kevin, Matthew and Madeline. In state Saturday, 10 a.m. Holy Family Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, until time of Funeral Liturgy 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers family requests memorial donations to Angela Hospice,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Leland Nurkkala

                                                                                                                                                                                                          WATERSMEET, Mich. -- Leland Nurkkala, 85, of Watersmeet, died on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Leo D. McMahon

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Leo D. McMahon, 74, of Beaverton passed away Aug. 31, 2008 at Gratiot Medical Center in Alma following a long illness.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Lincoln, Richard

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Lindsay Phillip Meshekey, 53

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Lindsay Phillip Meshekey, 53, of Cross Village, walked on Sept. 1, 2008.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  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,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • MANN MARK C

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Beloved husband of Emily Mann. Dear father of Shannon Mann. Dear brother of Joel, Bruce and Scott Mann, Lisa (Philip) Hengesbach, Debbie Hoover and Tracy Hoover. Loving son of the late Donald (the late Carolyn) Mann and son of Nancy Mann. Devoted son-in-law of Seward and Charlotte Goldin. Also remembered by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, family members and friends. SERVICES FRIDAY 2 P.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS, 248-406-6000. INTERMENT TO FOLLOW AT ADAT SHALOM CEMETERY, LIVONIA, or…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • MATTHEWS RONALD

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Thursday 5-8 p.m. and Friday 2-8 p.m. with service Saturday 10 a.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blocks E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. Memorials to the Salvation Army or Goodfellows appreciated. Share your memories at

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • MAZUR EDWARD A

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Age 90. September 2, 2008. Beloved husband of Eleanor. Dearest father of Kenneth, Marvin (Debra), Brendon, Glenn and Aileen (John) Pecora. Loving grandfather of Brian (Deborah), Dawn (Tim) O'Connell, Brenda, Courtney (Jason) Wagner, Joseph and Andrew Pecora. Proud great-grandfather of eight. He is an Army Veteran of WWII, and a long time employee of the City of Detroit. Friends and family will gather Friday at 9 a.m. for a Memorial Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter Church, 98 New St., Mt. Clemens.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MESZAROS JOHN J

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Age 80. September 3, 2008 of Lincoln Park. Loving father of Jon J. and Judy. Dearest brother of Ann Qualls and Betty Combos. Memorial visitation Saturday, September 6, 2008, 10 a.m., until time of Memorial Service, 11 a.m., American Hungarian Reformed Church, 9901 Allen Road, Allen Park. Mr. Meszaros was employed with GM Fleetwood, retiring in 1983. Arrangements by John Molnar Funeral Home, Southgate Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • MILLOCA CHRISTINE A

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Friday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary service. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd.). Memorial contributions made in Christine's memory would be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MIZEJEWSKI ALEXANDER

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              "BUTCH" August 31, 2008. Age 89. Husband of Elizabeth for 68 years. Father of Robert (Linda). Grandfather of Maria, Julie, and Diana. Great-grandfather of Jacob, Noah, and Mary Elizabeth. Six step-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren also survive. Brother of Manya Rosol and the late Zygy, Joey, and Maxx. In state Saturday 9 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church, 11300 Conant at Prescott, one block North of Caniff until time of Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. He was the Organizer of Malaga…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MONTAVON LEAH

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Friday. Rosary 7 p.m. Friday. Visit our online guestbook at howe-peterson.com . Memorials to Karmanos Cancer Institute in memory of Leah's husband and daughter.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MONTGOMERY JACK D

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Of Gregory, MI. Age 88, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on September 2, 2008. He was born the son of John and Etta Pearl (Kent) on June 20, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan. On March 14, 1997 he married Patricia E. Hillard in Chelsea, MI and she survives. Jack was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and husband. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and navigating via astrological charts. He was very proud of his tractor and loved his time in his workshops and pole barn working on his antique…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • MUSIALIK DAVID S

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper (3 blocks north of 10 Mile) Friday 4-9 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 7 p.m. To share a memory, visit www.bcfh.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Marguerite J. O'Brien, 88

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Marguerite J. O’Brien, 88, of Davison and formerly of Flint, passed away Saturday, Aug. 30, at Sterling House of Davison.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Marie Louise (Morse) Lorton

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Marie Louise (Morse) Lorton has gone home to be with our Lord and her parents, Ivan and Lola Morse, on Sept. 2, 2008.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Martin A. Wanhaaho

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          HURLEY, Wis. -- Martin A. Wanhaaho, 78, of Hurley, passed away Sunday afternoon, Aug. 31, 2008, in Ironwood, Mich., surrounded by his loving family.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Martin Trujillo Sr., 84

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Martin Trujillo Sr., age 84, of Holland, formerly of San Antonio, TX, died Monday, September 1, 2008, at his home. Martin was employed at both Baker Furniture and Herman Miller and was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Galvan Trujillo in 1988; and his grandson, Anthony James Valles in 1997. He is survived by his children, Martin (Anna) Trujillo Jr., Maria (Siro) Valles, Alfredo (Amelia) Trujillo Sr., Diana (Eulis) Simpson, Sylvia Kragt, Juanita De…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Mary Ann (Capranica) Hobbs Oct. 15, 1935-Aug. 26, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mary Ann (Capranica) Hobbs, 72, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at her daughter's home in Oklahoma. Mary was born in Springfield, IL, Oct 15th, 1935, to Gennaro and Nunzia Capranica.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mary E. Fox

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Mary E. Fox, age 90, of Colon, Mich., passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at the Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers.  Mary was born Feb. 9, 1918, a daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Liedigk) Weasel.  On Sept. 14, 1935, she married Thurel Fox in Anderson, Ind., and he preceded her in death in 1992.  She had made her home in the Colon area since 1977, coming from Anderson, Ind. Mary was a homemaker and a member of the St. Barbara’s Catholic Church in Colon and a former member of the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mary H. Barker May 13, 1917-Sept. 1, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Mary H. Barker, age 91, of Monroe died 5:50 a.m. Monday at the Sterling House of Monroe. Friends may call from 2 - 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home, Monroe, where the Rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. She will lie in state at St.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mary M. Koster March 8, 1924-Aug. 30, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Mary M. Koster, age 84 of Dundee, and a lifetime resident of Monroe County, died at 5:30 AM, Saturday, August 30, 2008 at TenderCare Nursing Home in Monroe following a two year illness.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Mary Sarna

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      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…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • McGOWAN RICHARD FRANCIS

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        "DICK" age 88, of Rochester, September 2, 2008. Loving husband of Dore McGowan and the late Betty Crist McGowan. Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Robert E. (Barbara Hamilton), of Clarkston; Diane (Lee) Tichenor of Macomb, Illinois; Patricia (Bill) Wagner of Rochester Hills; and Neal (Michele) Winnie of Oveido, Florida. He was preceded in death by son David Winnie. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Dick…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Meader E. Stevens

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Meader E. Stevens, age 99 years, of Hillsdale, passed away Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2008, in the Hillsdale Community Health Center in Hillsdale. He was born Sept. 29, 1908 in Hudson, Michigan, the son of Albert and Mary (Meader) Stevens and lived all his life in Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana, moving to Hillsdale in 1952. He was a graduate of Addison High School, Class of 1926 and of Eastern Michigan University in 1930. He married Helen G. Boley on June 3, 1932 in Wheatland Township. She preceded him in…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mildred H. Oerther July 4, 1917-Sept. 1, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Mildred Helen Oerther, 91 of Monroe, died Monday September 1, 2008. She had been in declining health since January. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Rupp Funeral Home, Monroe. She will lie in state at 10 a.m.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Mrs. Donna M. Kingsley

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mrs. Donna M. Kingsley, loving mother and best friend, age 82, of Mears, formerly of Adrian, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008. The Memorial Mass for Donna will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. David Hudgins as celebrant. Interment of cremains will take place in Mears Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, from 4-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, where a Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Saturday…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Orlin Ray Wells

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Orlin Ray Wells, 89, of Jonesville, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at his home. He was born Jan. 7, 1919, in Adams Township, the son of Howard and Bertha (Lamb) Wells. He is survived by his wife, Maxine (Granger) Wells; one daughter, Susan Wells Goodlock; two grandchildren, Carrie (Gary) Hughes of Jerome and Matthew Dillon of North Adams; two great-grandchildren, Alice and Max Hughes; two step-children, Roberta (Neil) Finegan of Jonesville and Harold (Ruth) Granger of Jackson; 11 step-grandchildren;…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • PARUSZKIEWICZ FREDERICK THOMAS

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  August 27, 2008, age 86. Passed peacefully with his beloved wife, Ruth, at his side. Long-time resident of Regency Cove, Tampa, FL. WWII Coast Guard Veteran. Served 30 years on the Detroit Water Board. Loved fishing, traveling and having a good time with family and friends. Cherished father of Tom (Betsy) and Gary (Gina). Grandfather of Matt, Beth and Michael. Married 51 years to Pauline (deceased). Brother of Bill, Larry and Alec (deceased). Survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and Ruth's children…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • PORTER SUE ANN

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Thursday 2-9 p.m. Friday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Donations are welcome to the Capuchins. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Patricia Fettig

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Fettig, Patricia Eileen (Tway) Cadillac, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008 with her family at her side. Age 82 years. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Patricia's full obituary will appear in Friday's Edition of The Saginaw News. deislerfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Paula Marie Carey-Hicks

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Paula M. Carey-Hicks, age 51, of Adrian, died August 29, 2008. Beloved wife of Keith. Loving mother of Jeremy Williams (Carol Linares), Michael (Amy) Carey, Rachel (Josh) Mannin, Samantha Hicks and Jessica Hicks. Dearest grandmother of Andi, Reise, Bailey, Easton, Jeremy Jr. and Trace. Dear sister of Frank Ruel and daughter-in-law of Eva Ehrenberg. She is also survived by her nephew Brian (Lindsey) Ruel, nieces Kailyn and Hailey, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Pauline L. Julian Jan. 29, 1925-Sept. 2, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Pauline L. (Diroff) Julian, 83, of Monroe, died at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday at Medilodge of Monroe. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Rupp Funeral Home, where a Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. She will lie in state at 9:15 a.m.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Phillip David Ashby

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Phillip David Ashby, 62, of Coldwater, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 at his home. Phil was born Oct. 13, 1945 to Earl and Roxie (Rose) Ashby in Maryland, W. Va. He graduated from Midview High School in Grafton, Ohio. He married Judith Henderson on Dec. 3, 1981 at their home in Elyria, Ohio. He worked as a supervisor at Roppee Rubber in Angola, Ind. for about ten years in the 80s and early 90s. He then worked as a supervisor for Millennium Industries for about 12 years, retiring in 2007. Phil lived most of his…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Polly L. Burke

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Polly L. Burke, age 87, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Tuesday evening, Sept. 2, 2008, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born Jan. 15, 1921, in Erie, Pa., a daughter of the late Charles Edward and Elizabeth Paulina (Jull) Fuess. Polly had resided in the Sturgis and White Pigeon area most of her life. She especially loved the over 30 years she lived at Fish Lake in White Pigeon. Her early life was spent in Erie, Pa. On Nov. 27, 1943, she married Harold D. Burke in Arcadia, Fla. He died Nov.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Polly Marie Rose Sept. 3, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Polly Marie Rose, 84, of Carleton died at 2:30 a.m. today in the Arbors at Toledo, Toledo. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • QUINLAN DAVID EUGENE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  will be Friday 2 - 9 p.m. with a Service of Remembrance Saturday 11 a.m. at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Rd., Clinton Twp., MI.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • RAGO BRENDA JOAN

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 54045 Schoenherr (between 24 and 25 Mile Roads). Scripture Service Friday 7 p.m. Share your thoughts and memories at www.SchultzFuneralHome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • REEDY DOLORES J

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      September 2, 2008. Loving daughter of the late Charles and Sally. Dear sister of the late Robert C. Loving aunt of Robert C., Jr., Kristine (Reynardo) Linares, Thomas E. (Brenda), and Karen (Robert) Sdao. Also survived by many loving cousins, family and friends. Family will receive friends Friday 2-7 p.m. with a rosary at 3 p.m. at Fairlane Funeral Home, 13510 West Warren at Schaefer, Dearborn. In state Saturday 10:30 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church until time of Mass at 11 a.m. Family suggests memorial…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • ROOMIAN JEANNETTE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        5-9 p.m. Friday. Memorials to Karmanos Cancer Institute. Visit our online guestbook at howe-peterson.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • RUCKER ROBERT MARTIN

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Age 82. Passed away August 30, 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Long time resident of Taylor, Michigan. "Bob" spent 40 years as both a driver for Greyhound Corp. and union leader for ATU Local 1303 in Detroit. Born in Nashville, Tennesse, August, 21, 1926. He is survived by wife Doris, son Bill, daughter Karen Steinhoff and six grandsons.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Raymond J. Cichoracki

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Raymond J. Cichoracki, 61, of Berkley, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. The beloved husband and father was born June 7, 1947, in Detroit.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Richard “Dick” Bowersox

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Richard “Dick” Bowersox, 74, of Bronson died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 at The Laurels of Coldwater. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 from 4-8 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home. The service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Lansing at 3 p.m. Dick was born on Aug. 28, 1934 in Lansing to Niles and Katherine Bowersox. He married Margaret “Peg” Peterson on Dec. 17, 1956 in Lansing. Dick lived in France…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Robert G. Leonard Aug. 11, 1928-Aug. 30, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Robert G. Leonard, 80 years, a lifelong resident of Monroe, MI passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 3:00 AM in his home with his beloved wife at his side.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Robert M. Nellessen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  PALMER, Alaska. -- Robert M. Nellessen, 39, of Palmer, and a former resident of Hurley, Wis., passed away Aug. 9, 2008, in Dillingham. He was born June 4, 1969, in Woodstock, Ill., the son of John and Sue (Haning) Nellessen of Hurley.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Rollas Martin, 79

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Rollas "Red" Martin, age 79, of Fennville, MI, died Monday, September 1, 1929, at his daughter’s home. Born April 17, 2008 in Grays, Kentucky, he was the son of Fred and Myrtle (Hart) Martin. He lived most of his life in the Holland and Fennville area, retiring as a supervisor after 44 years of work at Holland Wire Products-Hickory Springs in Holland. Surviving are his children, Kathleen Hamilton of Fennville, Mary and Philip Warner of Fennville, and Melissa and Tom     Weimer of Pullman,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Ronald Lee Velik

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Ruby Grimes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Ruby Grimes, 86, of Monroe, died at 4:50 p.m. Sunday in her home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ruby J. Hall

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ruby J. Hall, 86, of Fremont, Ind. and formerly of Ray and Montgomery, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. She was born Jan. 6, 1922 in Prestonburg, Kent. to John and Edith (Conley) Jones. She was a retired cook. She worked at the Sunset Grill Restaurant, and The Hitching Post Restaurant’s, and Mac’s Coffee Cup, in Fremont, Ind.  She enjoyed being with her family and putting jigsaw puzzles together. Survivors include two daughters: Judy and Lewis Hufnagle of Fremont, Ind and Bonnie and Russell Shutts, Jr. of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • SAMMUT CHARLES L

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            , Friday 4-9 p.m. at the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 W. 12 Mile Rd., (2 blocks W. of Woodward) Berkley. Funeral, Saturday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Private Burial, Great Lakes National Cemetery. Memorial contributions would be appreciated to the American Cancer Society. Share your memories at www.sawyerfuller.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • SANFIELD PHILIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Beloved husband of Sally Sanfield. Devoted father of Karen (Dr. Paul) Izenberg, Randi (Bob) Sloan, David (Savannah) Sanfield, and Joel (Lisa) Sanfield. Proud grandfather of Josh, Lia, and Jake Izenberg, Nate and Leo Sloan, Olivia and Arlo Sanfield. Cherished brother of Marvin (Sarah) Sanfield and the late Jerry (Betty) Sanfield. And brother-in-law of Nita (Jack) Corinblit and Jack (Irene) Green. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends. MEMORIAL SERVICE 11 A.M. SUNDAY MORNING AT THE BIRMINGHAM…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • SCHROER SONIA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Friday 5-9 p.m. with a scripture service at 7 p.m. at Ford Funeral Home Home, 26560 Van Dyke. In state 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Clement Church until 10 a.m. time of Mass. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to Catholic Kolping Society or Capuchins appreciated.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • SITZLOW CATHERINE MARIE LYONS

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  57, of Monterey, CA, died August 17, 2008 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 7, 1951, in Detroit. She, her beautiful voice, brilliance, creativity, indomitable and loving spirit will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Michael Sitzlow; her daughters, Jessica Sayre and Melissa Stotts; her parents, Vernice and Michael Lyons; her sisters, Jeanne Rago and Ann Fisher; and brothers, Patrick, Joseph, and James Lyons. Her grandchildren, Chellyne, Chayla, and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • SPERO JEROME

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Beloved husband of 43 years of Arlene Spero. Dear father of Bruce (Kelly) Sucher, Jeffrey (Karen) Sucher and Stephen (Marcy) Sucher, and Robin Spero. Adoring grandfather of Bryce, Scott, Jennifer, Alanna, Jason and Jordan Sucher. Brother of Donald (Patricia) Spero and the late Jane Green. SERVICES 11 O'CLOCK THURSDAY MORNING AT THE DAVIDSON-HERMELIN CHAPEL OF CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. www.irakaufman.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • STEWART LESLIE E

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      "LEFTY" Age 81. Loving husband of Joann. Beloved father of John Stewart, Mary Gay (Randy) Thomas, and Karen Kleino. Nine grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, a cousin Shirley, and former daughter-in-law Sue Stewart also survive. Memorial Services Monday, September 8, 2008, 12 noon in Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, 140 S. Main, Mt. Clemens. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 12 noon the hour of services. Contributions may be addressed to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan, 4707 St.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • SZPOND ANTHONY

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Thursday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill). In state Friday 9 a.m. until a 9:30 a.m. Mass at Church of the Divine Child, 1055 N. Silvery Lane at Wilson in Dearborn. Memorials suggested to the Parkinson's Foundation.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sanford ‘Max’ Smith

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sanford “Max” Smith, age 67, of Tecumseh, died on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Jan. 3, 1941, in Tecumseh, the son of George M. and Shirley Mae (Smith) Smith. He married Joan C. Mitchell on Sept. 12, 1964. Max was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the U of M Victors Club, the U of M Club and in his day was an avid golfer playing for the Michigan State University Golf Team and the U. S. Army Golf Team. He also enjoyed hunting and spending…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Scott Alan Starr

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            FCCM (SW/AW) Scott Alan Starr, (Ret.) USN, 47, of Virginia Beach, Va., passed away Aug. 18, 2008, in his home. Master Chief Starr is a native of Hillsdale. Upon graduation from Hillsdale High School in 1979 and a two-year stint exploring the civilian job market, he entered the U. S. Navy in August 1981 under the Advanced Electronics Field (AEF) program. Upon graduation from Data Systems Technician “A” School and DD/LHA Display Maintenance “C” School, he reported to his first duty station, USS…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sharon Marie Breckels

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Sheila Staffen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Sheila (Warren-Russell) Staffen, 46, formerly of the Three Rivers and Constantine area, passed away on Aug. 28, 2008, in Flint, Mich. A memorial service will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday at Memory Isle Park in Three Rivers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent for her three children to Sarah Troncoso, 1250 Wildflower St., Elkhart, IN 46514.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Smith, John J. "JJ"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  TRAVERSE CITY ? John J. "JJ" Smith, of Traverse City, passed away quietly at his home after fighting a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, with his wife and faithful dog, Sammy by his side. He was the son of the late Robert and Vivian (Horton) Smith of Ventura, Calif. JJ was born on May 10, 1936, in Fillmore, Calif. JJ graduated from Ventura High School in 1954. He honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. JJ started his career with Shell Oil…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Steinebach, Joseph G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    will be held today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Covell Funeral Home in Kingsley, 200 N. Brownson Road. Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Hannah Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Please share a tribute at www.MeM.com . Arrangements are entrusted to Covell Funeral Home in Kingsley.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Steven M. Mynhier

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Steven M. Mynhier, 50, of  LaGrange, Ind., died Aug. 31, 2008 at the Badlands Off Road Park, Attica, Ind. due to an ATV accident.              Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today at the Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange, where services are at 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in  Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange, Ind.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stewart, Mary Ann

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        MARY ANN STEWART, 92, of Traverse City, formerly of Gladwin and Garden City, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at Ritter's Senior Adult Living Center.Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior. A full obituary will be in Friday's edition of the Record-Eagle. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • THOMAS ADRIANI

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Friday 3-9 p.m. with Trisagion Service at 7:30 p.m. at Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Funeral Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 760 West Wattles Rd., Troy. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may contact the funeral home for details at 313-881-8500.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Terri Len Knaggs

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Terri Len Knaggs, 43, of Litchfield passed away Friday Aug. 29, 2008 in Atlanta, Mich. She was born Oct. 20, 1964 in Cleburne, Texas and graduated in 1983 from Cleburne High School. She volunteered her time as a member of the Litchfield Zoning Committee and was also active in many activities at the Litchfield Community Schools where her children are students.  Survivors include her husband Gerald Knaggs, married Feb. 17, 1995, of Litchfield; two children,  Tristan and Taylor Knaggs at home; mother and…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Kathleen Anne "Kathy" Houle, 52, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at her home. She was born Sept. 9, 1955, at Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Viola I. Kangas

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    NEW LONDON, Wis. -- Viola I. Kangas, 89, a longtime Ironwood, Mich., resident, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, with her family by her side, at St. Joseph Residence in New London.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Virginia Faye Handy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Virginia Faye Handy of Jonesville passed away Aug. 29, 2008 at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born Jan. 6, 1952 in Jackson the daughter of Lawrence and Hazel (Sackett) Whetstone. She is survived by her husband, of 38 years, Robert Handy; two daughters, Corinna (Steven) Huggett of Marshall and Crystal (Andrew) Taylor of Jonesville; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; two sisters, Betty (Jim) Gamble of Florida and Kristina Matrisch of North Adams and one brother, Daniel Whetstone of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • WILLIAMS EDWARD A

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Age 72, of Beverly Hills, passed away August 29, 2008. Beloved husband of Virginia. Loving father of Ed, Alan (Teresa), and Brian (Tammy). Dear brother of Doris (Bob) Reed. Dearest grandfather of Kara, Rachel, Makenna, and Gavyn. A Memorial Service will be held Friday 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham, 1669 West Maple Road, Birmingham, MI 48009. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation, 3520 Lake Ave., Ste 202, Wilmette, Ill 60091. Share your memories at…


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • WILSON ROY EDWARD

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        hours at the funeral home on Thursday September 4, are 2-9 p.m. Funeral service to be held at the Voran Funeral Home, 23750 Goddard Rd. (Taylor) on Friday, September 5, at 11 a.m. Please visit our Online guestbook at www.voranfuneralhome.com .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • WINIARSKI THADDEUS J

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd.). Rosary Friday 7 p.m. Funeral Saturday, in state 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea, 476 Fairford at Morningside, Grosse Pointe, until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Joseph School Scholarship Fund, 703 N. Lapeer Rd., Lake Orion, MI 48362. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wanda Kay Kirst

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Wanda Kay (McDuffie) Kirst, 60, of Niles, Mich., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Wanda was born on Dec. 12, 1947, to William and Hazel (Williams) McDuffie in South Bend, Ind.  She was one of two children raised in the McDuffie household. After graduating from Buchanan High School in 1966, Wanda graduated from Lake Michigan College with a degree in law enforcement.  She proudly worked for the City of Niles Police Department for 25 years of dedicated…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wesley Albert Steele

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Wesley Albert Steele, 84, Gillette, Wyoming., died Sunday Aug. 31, 2008 at the Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis, S.D., with Pastor Howie Baird officiating. Burial with military honors by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard will follow at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. Wesley was born March 29, 1924 at Kyle, S.D., to Carl and Minnie (Slea) Steele. He finished his schooling before…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • William Frasier

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                FRASIER, William Loren - Age 71, of Gladwin, died Thursday, August 28, 2008 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Thursday, September 4, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Visitation will be held 5-9 PM Tuesday and 1-4 and 5-9 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • William Schram

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Schram, William A. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Schram passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and a complete obituary will be announced in a later edition of the paper by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Gephart Funeral Home

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • William ‘Mike’ H. Lennon

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    William "Mike" H. Lennon, age 85, of Adrian, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at Bixby Medical Center. He was born April 26, 1923, in Palmyra to Thomas and Mabel (Morrow) Lennon. On July 30, 1955, he married Jeanette Barney in the Rectory of St. Joseph’s church. He attended Blissfield and Adrian High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II stationed primarily in Germany. He was employed at Revco, Inc., Deerfield, for 18 years and at Hydro Bohn Aluminum for 18 years, retiring in…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wilma Hill, 87

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Wilma N. Hill, age 87, of Holland, died July 17, 2008. Born January 6, 1921 in Rising Sun, IN, to Frank and Ruth (Durbin) Neal. She was a seasonal secretary working for H.J. Heinz or P. Ray Gemmen and Assoc., later working full time for Holland Ladder before moving to Ft. Wayne, IN, in 1972. While in Holland, Wilma enjoyed singing with Sweet Adelines and various quartets. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star. After retiring from Fort Wayne State School and Training Center, she returned to…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Wright, Miriam "Jo" (Ellis)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        TRAVERSE CITY ? Miriam "Jo" Ellis Wright, 90, of Traverse City, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. She was the dearly loved wife of Donald F. Wright, whom she married in 2002; and the widow of Albert D. Harris, who passed away in 1992. She was the much beloved mother of three daughters, Miriam (Dave) Sutherland of San Diego, Calif., Helen Harris of Tucson, Ariz., and Gwen (Bill) Stireman of Traverse City. Two stepdaughters, Lisa (Ron) Struss of Minneapolis, Minn., and Barbara Wright of Traverse City; a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • YEARSLEY MARSHALL L

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Age 87, September 2, 2008. Husband of Betty and father of Larry J. Yearsley, both deceased. Loving grandfather of Jeff M. Yearsley. Also leaves behind the family of the late Daisy Abdelnour. Services to be at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp. 10:30 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • ZIMMERMAN WENDELL

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            September 3, 2008 age 72 of Canton. Funeral 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland. www.uhtfh.com for more info.

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