| aAlbert M. Moggs, 87, of Gladwin passed away Sept. 1, 2008 at Edna Mae’s Leisurely Living AFC in Gladwin following a long illness. Alfred Bernard Hughes, 89, of Quincy, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born in Lucky Strike, Alberta, Canada, on Oct. 10, 1918, to Earl James and Luella Maud (Thompson) Hughes and graduated from Jonesville High School in 1939. Alfred married Carolee J. Ellis on June 27, 1943, and they began their married life farming in Bronson for seven years, then moved to Boone Road in Quincy, where they farmed for another 20 years. In 1975, they relocated to…
Alfred Bernard Hughes, 89, of Quincy, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born on in Lucky Strike, Alberta, Canada, on Oct. 10, 1918, to Earl James and Luella Maud (Thompson) Hughes and graduated from Jonesville High School in 1939. Alfred married Carolee J. Ellis on June 27, 1943, and they began their married life farming in Bronson for seven years, then moved to Boone Road in Quincy, where they farmed for another 20 years. In 1975, they relocated to… . . . Detailed View . . . Detailed View Ann Brandon, 61, of Nottawa, Mich., died Sept. 4, 2008. She is survived by her husband, James; three children, Kristin McCarver, Megan Eichorn and Kendra Collat; three stepchildren, Angie, Tim and Adam; and seven grandchildren. Services were held on Sept. 8 at the United Methodist Church of Warren, Ind. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Student Conservation Association, PO Box 550, Charlestown, NH 03603-0550. WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Anne Cyrena Romano, 92, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 7, 2008, in Ironwood. Arthur A. Bidoul, 63, a lifetime resident of Roseville, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit. He was born Feb. 6, 1945, in Mount Clemens. Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. Arthur W. Parran Sr. Dec. 28, 1920-Sept. 6, 2008 Arthur W. Parran Sr., 87, of Erie passed away Saturday night, September 6, 2008, in his home. Born December 28, 1920, he was the son of William and Marie (Scheich) Parran. He married Vivien Miller February 20, 1943. September 9, 2008, age 54. Debra is survived by her daughter Cassandra; mother Mardell Bushaw; sister Michele Slessor (Jim) and five nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father Bernard Bushaw. Funeral pending in Melbourne, FL. Barbara L. Cupp April 15, 1947-Sept. 7, 2008 Barbara L. Cupp 61, of Monroe went with the Angels to our Father's House on Sunday, September 7, 2008. She had been in poor health and passed away at Mercy Memorial Nursing Center. Barry Hekman, age 32, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, died Monday, September 8, 2008, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Barry was preceded in death by a sister, Cheryl, in 1993. He attended Holland Christian Schools. He is survived by his parents, James and Kathy Hekman of Holland; sister, Jodi Hekman of Holland; grandmother, Gertrude Hekman of Grand Rapids; many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2008 at Faith Christian Reformed… IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Benjamin Pusakulich, 83, of Ironwood, formerly of Wakefield and Ramsay, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center in Milwaukee. Rodgers, Benjamin R. Chelsea, MI Age 22, died Saturday, September 6, 2008 due to injuries from an automobile accident. He was born August 10, 1986, the son of Doug and Sue Rodgers. A full obituary will be available at www.ColeFuneralChapel.com and will be published in tomorrow's paper. Benny Castelli, 82, of Warren, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Clinton Township. He was born May 2, 1926, in Detroit. ADAMS, BETTY J.- Age 84, of Traverse City, formerly of Addison, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Pavillions Nursing Home in Traverse City, MI. She was born on September 23, 1923 in Hudson Township, Lenawee County, MI to William H. and Thelma M. (Ewing) Lawrence. She married Ernest H. Adams on September 26, 1942 in Napoleon, OH, and he preceded her in death on June 21, 1992. Betty lived in the Addison area for many years before moving to Traverse City 22 years ago. She graduated from Addison High… Betty J. Adams, age 84, of Traverse City, formerly of Addison, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Pavillions Nursing Home in Traverse City. She was born on Sept. 23, 1923, in Hudson Township, Lenawee County, Mich., to William H. and Thelma M. (Ewing) Lawrence. She married Ernest H. Adams on Sept. 26, 1942, in Napoleon, Ohio, and he preceded her in death on June 21, 1992. Betty lived in the Addison area for many years before moving to Traverse City 22 years ago. She graduated from Addison High School… Blackman, Geneva, 84, died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at New St. Paul Church of God in Christ. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. Boatman, Bernice N. "Bunny", 90, retired secretary, died May 10. Memorial services 11 a.m. Sept. 20 at Grace United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, Lansing. "GIOVANNI" Age 80, of Rochester Hills. September 9, 2008. Loving husband of Nancy. Dear father of James Canu, Gary Canu, Cathy (Jon) Katz, Dr. Joseph (Debbie) Canu, John Salvatore Canu and Anthony Canu. Grandfather of Renee, Salvatore, Joseph, Christina, Giancarlo and Michael. John worked for Chrysler for 33 years, was the CFO for the Rochester Chiropractic Center, taught economics at Macomb Community College, a past president of Avon Players, member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, a baseball… 2-9 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions to the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan. Light a Candle or Share a Memory at September 9, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Dorthy. Dear companion of Helen Opalewski. Close friend of the Crawford, Dreyfus, Haraburda, and Bankowski families. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. from the chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail). Family will receive visitors Friday 10 a.m. until time of Service. Memorial contributions to Angela Hospice would be appreciated. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at Age 42, September 8, 2008. Loving son of Daniel and Monique (Menuel). Loving companion of Kathryn Ramirez and her children, Jacob and Sarah. Dear brother of Angeline (John) Turcas, Steve (Lynne), Daniel (Sandra), Tony (the late Jennifer), and Christian (Renee). Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Thursday 1-8 p.m. at Stanley Turowski & Son Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Family prefers memorial donations to… Friday 2-9 p.m. Please sign Paul's online guestbook at Cameron Archer Williams Dickerson Cameron Archer Williams Dickerson, age 17, of Jasper passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Bixby Medical Center. He was born Oct. 24, 1990, in Adrian to Charles A. and Rosemary A. (Williams) Dickerson. Cameron was a senior at Sand Creek High School. He was a member of the Fairfield 4-H for the last 10 years, where he took beef cattle to the fair, a cart goat, poultry and especially ducks and geese. Cameron was also a member of Hope Lutheran Church, the Sand Creek FFA and the Sand Creek Band where he played… Carl John Stark Jr., age 84, of Brooklyn passed away Sept. 8, 2008, at Allegiance Health in Jackson. Mr. Stark was born on July 5, 1924, in Adrian, Mich., the son of Carl J. Sr. and Elnora (Meusling) Stark. Carl was married for 50 lovely years to Beverly Everitt and she preceded him in death. He served in the Navy during World War II and attended Adrian College. Carl was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and was employed as a supervisor with Tecumseh Products for 40 years until his retirement in… CHARLEVOIX, Mich. -- Carlton M. Richmond, 94, of Charlevoix, formerly of Newberry and Kalkaska, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. Carole Y. Poel, age 72, of Holland, died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at Spectrum Health-Butterworth. Carole was born May 14, 1936 in Fremont, MI, to John and Hannah (Heetderks) Speet. She was a member of Fellowship Reformed Church, Holland. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Bruce; children, Brenda and Rick Crisp of Holland, and Brian and Julie Poel of Jenison; six grandchildren; sisters, Fonda Deur of Grand Rapids; and Marilyn and Joseph Baillargeon of Charlevoix; sister-in-law, Jean… 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. Catherine Elizabeth Crapo Horton, age 84 of Papillion, Neb., and also of Klinger Lake, Sturgis, Mich., and a former resident of Muncie, Ind., was wrapped in the arms of her Almighty Father and taken to His heavenly home on Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. Her family was at her bedside at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Mich. Catherine was born on June 28, 1924, in Indianapolis, Ind., to the late Frederick Martin and Mildred (Kitselman) Crapo. She graduated from Burris High School in Muncie, Ind., at the… Charles E. Wilson, age 63, went to be with our Lord in Heaven on Sept. 6, 2008, at his home in Adrian. Charles was born April 4, 1945, the son of Charles William and Maxine Estella (Leighton) Wilson at the old Emma Bixby Hospital. He went through the Clinton School system, graduating in 1963. During his high school years he was very active in sports including track. basketball and football. He was especially good at football and received numerous “all league honors” as a running back. Charles served his… . . . Detailed View Wilson, Charles E. Adrian, MI Age 63, passed away Sept. 6. Funeral Service, 11 a.m., Fri., Sept. 12, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Visit: Thurs., 3-8 p.m. A full obituary will be in tomorrow's paper. . . . Detailed View Claude Allen Long, age 70, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at the Sturgis Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Rosenberg Chapel. Friday 2:00-9:00 p.m with scripture service at 7:00 p.m. at Voran Funeral Home (Taylor Chapel), 23750 Goddard Rd. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Alfred Catholic Church, 9500 Banner, Taylor. Entombment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Please visit our Online Guestbook at September 9, 2008. Age 87. Of Lake Orion. Beloved wife of the late Earl "Bud". Dear mother of Douglas, Judy (Mike) Meyerhoff, Bill (Virginia) and Daniel (Melissa). Mother-in-law of the late Marilyn Dendel. Grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of three . Funeral service Saturday 11 a.m. from the Lake Orion Chapel of the Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Family will receive friends Friday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Interment Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak. Memorial contributions may be directed to charity of… Beloved husband of the late Dolores R. Dear father of Therese M. (Robert) Mickelsen, Joseph D. (Lillian) and Colleen M. (Phillip) Pappalardo. Also survived by six grandchildren. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail) Thursday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Thursday at 7 p.m. In state Friday 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernardine of Siena Catholic Church, 31463 Ann Arbor Trail, (W. of Merriman Rd.) until time of Mass 11 a.m. Share a Memorial Tribute with the family at OAK CREEK, Wis. -- David A. "Super Dave" Maki, 71, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, in Oak Creek. DeeAnn Lynn Baker-Bautista, aged 42, of Lake Odessa, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 6, 2008 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus. Dena Boer, age 88, of Holland, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at Resthaven Care Center. Dena was born in New Era, MI, and had worked at General Electric and also was a nurse's aide. She was a member of Fourth Reformed Church. Surviving are her sisters and brother, Nancy Van Andel of Zeeland, Ella Groman of Holland, Marjorie Boer of Fort Smith, AR, and Marinus Boer of Seattle; several nephews and nieces. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes-Mulder… . . . Detailed View Donald J. Farwell, 86, of Butler Twp, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at the Laurels of Coldwater. He was born in Coldwater on June 26, 1922, to Don and Dessie (Clingan) Farwell. Donald was a farmer and sold Farmers Mutual Insurance, as well as being member of the board. He was a Farm Bureau member and Butler Twp Supervisor for 18 years. On July 2, 1950, he married Wanda King and she preceded him in death in 1998. He is survived by sons Terry (Ruth) Farwell of Quincy, Dennis (Mary) Farwell of Tekonsha… Donald L. Murdock Jr., a long-time resident of Devils Lake, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. He battled cancer courageously for many years determined to enjoy life to its fullest. He was 59. Mike, as he was known to everyone, was born July 20, 1949, in Hudson, Mich., the son of Donald L. and Marcia Jean (McGehee) Murdock Sr. After graduating from Redford Union High School in 1968, he enlisted in the Navy where he was stationed in both San Diego, Calif., and the Philippines. Although he had great stories about… Thayer, Donna R. Freeland, Michigan Our beautiful, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away Sunday evening, September 7, 2008 at Covenant Healthcare - Cooper in Saginaw after a brief illness at the age of 84 years. Friends may call at the Cunningham / Taylor Funeral Home, 310 E. Washington, Freeland on Sunday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. then at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 15, 2008 at the Freeland United Methodist… Dorothy E. Beam, Lansing, Age 79, passed away Monday, September 8, 2008; born January 2, 1929 to parents Reginald and Edna Stiles., Dorothy started her own antique business that she ran with her son, Ray, for several years called Beam's Antiques. She was also part owner of Mom's Sports Cards with son Nate where she was known by many as Mom and was loved by all who knew her. Dorothy was a member of Faith Tabernacle Of Lansing where she attended regularly. She was also a member of the Eagles in… Dorothy J. McVicar, 86, of Clinton Township, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at Fraser Villa. She was born June 10, 1922, in Prospect, Ohio. Dr. Donald H. Harpster, 71, of Brooklyn, a former resident of Toledo, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at the University Of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich. He was born May 30, 1937, to Betty and Donald Harpster, Sr. in Toledo, Ohio. He married his high school sweetheart, Beverly J. Woodruff, on June 27, 1959, and enjoyed a long and loving marriage. Donald is an alumnus of Devilbiss High School, Class of 1955, where he began his career and great love of baseball. Donald… September 10, 2008. Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd S. Edwards. Loving mother of Thomas J., Pamela J. (Leonard) Gignac, Douglas A. (Karen) and Paul R. (Cathy). Dear sister of John Roufos and Alice Helwig. Grandmother of David (Cheryl), Kelly (Phil) and Michael. Great-grandmother of Isabelle, Audrey, Jessica and Andrew. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt (at Ann Arbor Trail) (734-522-9400) Thursday, 6-9 p.m. and Friday, 1-9 p.m. In state Saturday, 9:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart… . . . Detailed View Eagle, Barbara Ann, 70, retired insurance company billing department employee, died Monday. Services 1 p.m. today at St. Michael Catholic Church, Grand Ledge. Arrangements by Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Edith F. Daniels, 90, of Litchfield Township, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at home. She was born July 5, 1918 in Quincy, the daughter of Elmore and Carrie (Hammond) Culbert. Edith graduated from Quincy High School in 1935 and enjoyed being a homemaker and farm wife. On April 11, 1940, she married G. Orville Daniels and he preceded her in death in 2005. Survivors include two daughters, Joyce (Jerry) Bender of Litchfield, Sandra (Daniel) Williams of Homer; one son, Stuart Daniels of Litchfield; a… Edward M. Westfall Sr., 89, of Woodbridge Township, passed away Sunday Sept. 7, 2008, at home. He was born March 20, 1919, in Hillsdale County to William and Nora (Hammond) Westfall and graduated from Frontier High School in 1938. Edward was a farmer, owned and operated Westfall Stockyards for 28 years, and lived his entire adult life on the same farm. On March 20, 1943, he married Mildred “Betty” Rutan and she preceded him in death in 1996. He is survived by a daughter, Chloe (Merritt) Padgitt of… Struble, Elizabeth Ann Arbor, MI Age 65, passed away at her home. A full obituary and memorial service information will follow in the Wednesday edition. Arrangements by Generations. Ellen M. Broquet, 97, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Elmer Harris, age 99, of Adrian died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. He was born Aug. 31, 1909, in Bear Creek, Ala., to Nolan Thomas and Della (Golden) Harris. On Feb. 17, 1932, he married Flora L. Clement. She preceded him in death on Feb. 10, 1997. Elmer had been employed by Bohn #24, later known as Martin Marietta, retiring in 1972. He lived in Adrian from 1943, except for two years that were spent back in Alabama, until his retirement, when he moved to Hamilton, Ala. One of the… Ethelee A. Fox of Hillsdale, passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2008 at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. She was born Jan. 19, 1919 in Manchester, Mich. the daughter of Carleton and Genevieve (Pease) Andrews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jason W. Fox and one brother, Thurlo Andrews. She is survived by one daughter, Sue Fowle; one son, Andrew Fox both of Hillsdale; four grandchildren, Jennifer and Benjamin Fowle and Nora and Ella Fox; one brother, Robert (Joanne) Andrews of Portage. Mrs. Fox… Evelyn C. Tomczak Sept. 22, 1920-Sept. 5, 2008 Evelyn Clara Tomczak, age 87, passed away Friday, September 5, 2008 at the Mercy Memorial Nursing Center, Frenchtown Twp. She had been seriously ill for the past five months. begins at 9 a.m. Memorial Tributes to American Cancer Society. A. J. Desmond & Sons, 248-362-2500. View obituary and share memories at Bauer, Florence C. (Leinberger) Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Leinberger passed away early Saturday morning September 6, 2008 at Healthsource in Saginaw Twp., age 89 years. Florence's family will receive friends at the Auburn Chapel of the Cunningham-Taylor Funeral Homes, Inc. on Monday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. The funeral is being planned for Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at St. John Lutheran Church (Mackinaw & Amelith Rds.), Amelith at 11:00 a.m. A complete obituary will appear in Monday's BCT. Cunningham… . . . Detailed View . . . Detailed View 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 . Fuller, Mariann H., 90, retired Ingham Intermediate School District employee, died Tuesday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, Mason. September 9, 2008, age 61 of Canton. High school sweetheart and loving wife for 44 years of James Bradford Genung. Proud mother of Mark Genung, Eric Genung, Wendy Hahn and loving mother-in-law of Don Hahn. Grandmother (Moe) of Josh (partner Richard), Brittany, Nicholas and Adam. Daughter of the late Helen Kennedy and John Mesler. Linda will be dearly missed by her sisters, Sandra Kase, Raelon Canner, brothers-in-law Robert Canner, Carl Routzahn, David (Beth) Genung and Dennis (Patty) Genung. Aunt Lynno to… Loving wife of the late Morris. Dear mother of Deborah (Dr. Larry) Mintzer, and Elizabeth Berlow. Loving sister of George (the late Mildred) Rabin. Dear grandmother of Andrew Mintzer, Amanda (Ben) Groat, Daniel Mintzer, Marissa Mintzer, Stuart Berlow, Lisa (Bryan) Engel. Also survived by Robert Berlow, loving nieces and nephews, and caring and loving caregivers. Graveside Services were held Wednesday at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Arrangements by HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (248) 543-1622. Age, 82, died September 2, 2008. He received his MBA from Wharton and his Masters in Arts from Wayne State University. He quickly became a consummate teacher of history and economics and was loved by his students. He left teaching to become the manager of the Michigan State Fair and was appointed by Gov. John Swainson. He brought free concerts to the Fair and it was a great success. He continued his career by becoming a regional manager for shopping malls and also went into retail business with Wells Cargo.… Gager, John, D., 85, died Monday. Services 1 p.m. Friday at Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home, Alma. Gerald Plumb, 88, of Litchfield, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at home. He was born July 21, 1920 in Pulaski Township, the son of Clarence and Grace (Grover) Plumb. Gerald graduated from Hanover High School in 1937 and has been a lifelong farmer. He served on the Hillsdale County Fair Board for 46 years, was a county commissioner for 14 years, Scipio Township supervisor, life member of the Grange and belonged to the Lions Club and Knights of Pythias Lodge. He also belonged to the Presbyterian Church… Gerald R. "Jerry" Kushner, Pewamo, Gerald R. "Jerry" Kushner, aged 71, of Pewamo, formerly of Dearborn, passed away September 9, 2008. He was born December 31, 1936 in Detroit the son of Michael and Marie (Zonca) Kushner., He married Virginia Johnson December 29, 1967. Jerry attended Fordson High School in Dearborn., He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Virginia of Pewamo; sons, David Kushner of Okemos, Dan and Sakah Kushner of Grand Rapids; daughters, Alyse and Michael… Gerald R. (Jerry) Kushner, aged 71, of Pewamo and formerly of Dearborn passed away Sept. 9, 2008. Gabriel, Gladys I. Essexville, Michigan Passed away Friday evening, September 5, 2008 at the Carriage House at the age of 86. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at the Evangelical Free Church of Bay City. A complete obituary will be published in the Monday edition by the Stapish Cederberg Funeral Home East. Stapish Cederberg East Godbehere, Mary Ruth, 48, died Monday. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. Ruby Grimes, 86, of Monroe passed away August 31 at 4:50 pm in her home surrounded by her family. Katherine (Foshag) Steenstra, 83, of Midland Park, N.J., formerly of Monroe County, died Sunday. Arrangements by Vander Plaat Vermeulen Memorial Home, Paramus, N.J. Friday 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Share a memory of Muriel at www.rggrharris.com Wednesday September 10th from 3-8 p.m. at J. L. Peters Funeral Home, 3880 Fort, Lincoln Park, Michigan (313-928-6500). In state at First United Methodist Church of Lincoln Park Thursday September 11th from 1-2 p.m. with Services at 2 p.m. Thursday at church. Burial at Forest Hill Cemetery in Moore Hill, Indiana. Memorials to the First United Methodist Church of Lincoln Park, 1734 Fort Park, Lincoln Park, MI. Sign the register book at Hands, Patricia, A., 77, Lansing Public Schools teacher's assistant, died Monday. Services 2 p.m. today at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, Lansing. Harold Gene Tuckey, age 78, of Tecumseh died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at his son’s home. He was born Aug. 4, 1930, in Adrian to Harry V. and Mary Matilda (Hough) Tuckey. Gene married Eleanor Ann Saunders on July 3, 1955, in Fort Valley, Ga., and she preceded him in death on Nov. 25, 2005. He served in the United States Air Force. Gene owned the Tecumseh and Brooklyn Big Boy Restaurants. He had been active in the Tecumseh Kiwanis for 12 years, served on the Tecumseh City Council from 1960 to 1966 and was a… Harold L. Karner Sept. 8, 2008 Harold L. Karner, 83, of Dundee died Monday morning at Saline Hospital. Services are pending for Thursday at Cover Funeral Home, Dundee. Harold Lee Karner April 9, 1925-Sept. 8, 2008 Harold Lee Karner, age 83, of Dundee, Michigan was called home at 10:10 AM Monday, September 8, 2008, at St. Joseph Mercy Saline Hospital. Harold was born in Dundee, Michigan on April 9, 1925, to Carl and Romelia (Murbach) Karner. Harold Lee Robison, 74, formerly of Adrian, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, in St. Cloud, Fla. Harold was born Jan. 5, 1934, in Pulaski, Tenn., to Herbert and Ruby (Vernon) Robison. Harold moved from Michigan to Florida with his family in 1971. He was a founding member and former Chief of the Deer Run Volunteer Fire Department. He was active in the downtown Kissiminee restoration. Harold enjoyed fishing and history, but mostly he cherished spending time with family. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary… Harvey Norman Kahl Sr., 88, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 6, 2008., Richard Charles McInerney, 84, of Clinton Township, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, in his home. He was born April 28, 1924, in Mount Clemens. Hayden and Hannah Milanowski, Infants Hayden Joy and Hannah Hope Milanowski, infant twin daughters of Tony and Lindsay Milanowski, were still born on Sunday, September 7, 2008. Beside their parents they are survived by their big brother, Clayton; grandparents, Kurt and Bev Emelander of Zeeland, Jim and Mitzi Milanowski of Grand Haven, Audrey and George De Vree of Zeeland, Doris and Jim Gaunce of Zeeland. A private graveside service will take place in Zeeland Cemetery. An online registry is available at www.yntemafh.com. Hazel McDuffie, 89, of Willow Drive in Buchanan, Mich., passed away at her home on Sept. 8, 2008, with her family by her side. Hazel was born on June 5, 1919, to the late Albert Edward and Ruth Ellen (Codd) Williams in Nottingham, England. She was one of three children growing up in the Williams' household. After high school, Hazel enlisted in the Women’s Land Army during World War II where she served for six years. While working at the local ammunition plant in London she met William… 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.,… . . . Detailed View Helen M. Rady, Lansing, Helen, age 95, passed away August 27, 2008. She was born in Toledo, Ohio in 1913 to William and Selma Wienekamp., She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1937 and was actively associated until her death. She conducted many Bible Studies with Lansing residents., A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2330 N. East St., Lansing at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to West… . . . Detailed View IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Irene K. Janoska, 91, of N-11537 Vanderhagen Road, Ironwood Township, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, in Hurley. . . . Detailed View . . . Detailed View Janet K. Lewis, Janet K. Lewis died at age 64, on Saturday, August 16, 2008, after a several-month battle with lung cancer., She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert John Lewis and Winnifred Claus Lewis, and her sister, Nancy. Janet was born October 18, 1943 in Detroit. She graduated from Wayne State University. She is survived by a niece, Elizabeth in Howell, MI, and cousins Claude and Don in Ottawa, Canada., She retired in 1992 after having worked 26 years for the State of Michigan Department of… Jean M. Bartlett, Mason, Age 94, died Tuesday, September 9, 2008; born April 25, 1914, to Herbert and Beryl G. (Wise) Noxon. A lifelong resident of Mason, Mrs. Bartlett was employed by the Ingham County Drain Commissioner's Office and the Ingham County Health Department. She was a life member of Eastern Star and was worthy matron from 1969-70. Jean was a member of the Mason Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She was also a volunteer at Sparrow Hospital, an avid bowler and knitter., She was… . . . Detailed View John W. Milam, 78, of Ida died Sunday at St. Anne Mercy Hospital, Toledo. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Chapel, Temperance. John W. Milam Sr. Aug. 11, 1930-Sept. 7, 2008 John W. Milam Sr., 78 years, of Ida, MI died Sunday, September 7, 2008, in St. Anne's Mercy Hospital in Toledo. IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Joseph F. "Joe" Davis, 86, of E-4976 Margaret St., Ironwood Township, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 2, 2008, in Ironwood. Juliann E. Beaudrie June 27, 1944-Sept. 7, 2008 Juliann Elizabeth Beaudrie, age 64, of South Rockwood passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008, at Mercy Memorial Nursing Center in Frenchtown Twp. Julie Ann Boudrie Sept. 7, 2008 Julie Ann Boudrie, 64, of Monroe died at 6:50 p.m. Sunday at Mercy Memorial Nursing Center. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Home. Thursday 1-8 p.m. and Friday 1-8 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia, with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service Saturday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Glen Eden Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Research. Friday 3 p.m. until time of service 7:30 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd.). Memorial contributions would be appreciated to the Capuchins. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at Beloved husband of Carole Krieger. Dear father of Jacqueline (Ram Uppuluri) Krieger and Suzanne (Doug) Bade. Devoted step-father of Lindsay (Kyle) Griffin and Meredith Zielke. Loving grandfather of Benjamin Bade and Adam Uppuluri. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephew, other family members and friends. GRAVESIDE SERVICES FRIDAY, 1:30 P.M. AT MONTEFIORE CEMETERY IN ST. ALBANS, NY. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE DORFMAN CHAPEL (248) 406-6000 or visit www.thedorfmanchapel.com will be at St. Mary's Chapel in Westphalia on Friday from 7-9 p.m. where there will be a scriptural wake service at 8 p.m. Anyone wishing may make memorial contributions to Right to Life of Michigan or Sparrow Hospice. Arrangements by Lake Funeral Home in Muir. Online condolences may be made at Kathryn Ruth Paff, East Lansing, Kathryn Ruth "Kay" Paff died on September 4, 2008, at the age of 91. She was born May 24, 1917, in Lansing, to Sarles F. and Tithie (Bowerman) Edwards., Kay graduated from Michigan State College in 1941 with a BSW and was employed as a social worker until she married Roy A. Paff on March 28, 1942. She was a dedicated volunteer, always ready to help someone in need. Family and friends knew her as a feisty and loving woman, with a lively spirit, quick sense of humor… . . . Detailed View Age 83. Passed away September 6, 2008. Mr. Leinweber was a Merchant Marine veteran of WWII and a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed his life work as a Pilot on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Beloved husband of Iris for 57 years. Dear father of Gail (Ralph) Geromette and Jill (Mark) McLocklin. Loving grandfather of Ashley, Kristi, Courtney, Connor, Jenifer and Mathew. Brother of Ann Rabaut, and the late Roy (Beverly). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Saturday 10:00… Thursday from 6-9 p.m. and Friday from 1-9 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 8 p.m. at Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, located on Warren Road (West of Sheldon), in Canton www.neely-turowski.com LITTLE, S. COLBY ; of Waterford; formerly of Clarkston; died September 10, 2008 at 78 years of age. Dear father Laurel Meribela of Waterford and Leslie (Tony) Smith of AZ; grandfather of Nikki, Matthew and Andrew; brother of Leah (Ron) Schroeder and the late Jim Little; also survived by his sister-in-law Faye Little and his ex-wife Joyce Little. Colby was a veteran of the US Air Force - Korea. He was a graduate Central Michigan University. He worked for many years as an insurance adjuster and computer… Age 73. Died September 8, 2008. Born in Wheeling, West Virgina, October 1934 to James and Edna Long. Jim was the much loved husband and best friend of Sharon (nee Mason) for 48 years. Loving father of James W. (Stacy Alvarado), Kathleen (James White), Ronald (Joy Harris), and David (Roberta). Grandfather of 22 and great-grandfather of one. Brother of Patricia (Richard) Bachman and Barry (Ti) Long, cousin, brother-in-law and uncle. Jim was a friend to all and 'good buddy' to "Wally the… Friday, September 12th at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave., Tempe. Funeral Services 11 a.m. Saturday, September 13th at First United Methodist Church, 215 E. University, Tempe. She was an inspiration and is truly missed. Flowers may go to the mortuary or donations may be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014, a truly worthy organization. Larry E. Crain, 63, of Boyne City, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. Witte, Larry E., age 66, of Monroe died September 5, 2008. Beloved husband of Diana. Loving father of Veronica (Mark) Slawski, and step-father of August (Christine) Varady, Debra (Michael) Cano and Cynthia Knoch. Lavern William “Hap” Hazard, age 93, of Cassopolis, Mich., passed away at his home on Sept. 9, 2008. He was surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 6, 1915, in Riga, Mich., to Earl and Bessie (Reed) Hazard. He graduated from Blissfield High School in 1932. After high school he farmed with his father during the depression and attended night school in Toledo, Ohio, to become an electrician. He moved to Cassopolis in 1938 and opened his first business of Hazard Electric Company. He was one of the… . . . Detailed View WAUKESHA, Wis. -- Layla Mae Susnik was born June 11, 2008, and passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. Lewis L. Tenney, age 70, of Sherwood, Mich., passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at his home after a brief illness. Lewis was born Sept. 27, 1937, a son of the late Clyde G. and Blanche I. (Bilsborrow) Tenney. On Feb. 8, l958, he married Loretta Ann Truckey in Angola, Ind., and she preceded him in death on May 17, 2008. Lewis had lived all his life in the Sherwood area, graduating from Athens High School with the class of 1955. He had also served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He had worked for Grand… Lillian Jones, 78, of LaGrange, Ind., died Sept. 9, 2008, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange. There will be no visitation. Condolences may be left for the family at www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com . Lisa Marie Duford May 17, 1966-Sept. 7, 2008 Lisa Marie Duford, 42 yrs., of Monroe died Sunday at Mercy Memorial Hospital, Monroe. Lloyd Gene Helfer, 72, of Warren, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at the Veterans Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born May 23, 1936, in Paducah, Ky. Lola Bell Wiersma, age 93, of Holland, passed away Monday, September 8, 2008. Lola was a member of Niekerk Christian Reformed Church for many years where she served on the Ladies Aid Society. She was employed as a nurse at Zeeland Community Hospital for 20 years. Lola was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene, in 1998; and a son-in-law, Charles Harris, in 2008. She is survived by her children, John and Helen Wiersma of Beaverdam, Ruth and Alfred Flikkema of Tucson, AZ, Mary Harris of Holland, and… Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead, 56, of Sheridan Township, died Friday Aug. 29, 2008 in Huron Medical Center of Bad Axe., She was born Feb. 21, 1952 in Cass City, daughter of William and Wanda (Billot) Kipp., She married Leon F. Guza in 1970 at Saint Mary Catholic Church, Parisville. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1999., She is a graduate of Sandusky High School. Lou Wanda was employed at the Ubly Community School since 1981 in the cafeteria and custodian of maintenance. She enjoyed cats, crafts, gardening,… Louise V. Gerrard, 94, of Osseo, formerly of Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, in her home. She enjoyed reading and gardening. She was born Aug. 9, 1914, in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania to Victor and Mary Perrine. She was married to William S. Baines, March 10, 1932 and he preceded her in death in 1970. She then married Raymond Gerrard on October 25, 1984 and he preceded her in death in 2000. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, husbands and brother. She is survived by her son,… . . . Detailed View Lucille Mae Beelen, age 84, of Holland, died Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at Holland Hospital. She was a member of Central Avenue Christian Reformed Church and former member of Prospect Park Christian Reformed Church where she was involved in Ladies Aid and the Christian School Circle. Lucille was employed in the Administration Office of Holland Christian Schools for 12 years. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Vernon; daughters, Carol L. Brink of Holland, Patricia and Del Steketee of Holland;… . . . Detailed View Lundy, Barbara Jean, 71, Lansing Day's Ease owner, died July 15. Memorial services 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at St. Katherine's Episcopal Church, Williamston. Arrangements by Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home. Lutz, Jean Marie, 77, retired state DNR division employee, died Sunday. Services noon today at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, DeWitt. IRONWOOD -- M. Faye Comparin, 78, of 125 Poplar St., Ironwood, was born to eternal life Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, in Ironwood, surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy illness. M. Olive New, 95, of Monroe died Aug. 28. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. Friday in the third floor conference room at Norman Towers, 810 W. Elm Ave. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pky. (16 Mile) Thursday 5-9 p.m., Friday 2-9 p.m., Rosary Friday 7:00 p.m. In state Saturday 10:30 a.m. at St. Blase Catholic Church, 12151 15 Mile and Maple Lane until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the Family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujeckCalcaterra.com . Age 105. September 8, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Pietro Peressini and the late Tomasso Martinello. Dear mother of Adalgina "Gina" Rizzo and the late Nivardo Peressini. Loving grandmother of Gigi Canale and Jeff Dodge. Sister of the late Maria Picco, Ida Zuliani, Benjamin, Gildo and Pietro Peressini. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., the time of the Funeral Mass at St. Edmund Church, Warren. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements by Kaul Funeral Home, St. Clair Shores. September 7, 2008, age 64, of Commerce Twp. Died in peace. Survived by wife Mary, children, Jason, Daron, Frank, and Kevin, and eight grandchildren. BESSEMER, Mich. -- Mabel Margaret Honkala, 95, of Puritan Location, Bessemer, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, in Ironwood. Marcus W. White, 71, of Charlevoix, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Charlevoix Area Hospital. Margaret Ester Pavelka Dec. 15, 1915-Sept. 4, 2008 Margaret passed away peacefully Thursday, September 4, 2008, in Brownsburg, IN, with her family by her side. She was born December 15, 1915, in New Boston, Michigan, to the late Daniel and Esther Pinter. Mrs. Margaret Rietberg, age 97, widow of Albert Rietberg, died Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Holland Home - Raybrook Manor in Grand Rapids. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday's edition. Zaagman Memorial Chapel 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… A Memorial Service for Maurice Gierman, who died July 20, will be held Thursday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. in Sebewa Center United Methodist Church, corner of Bippley and Shilton Roads. Light lunch to follow in the church annex. McClung, Dennis J., 59, retired General Motors Corp. employee, died Monday. Services 10:30 a.m. today at St. Michael Catholic Church, Grand Ledge. Arrangements by Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. McIntosh, Keith "KK Kurtiss", 49, musician, died Monday. Services 2 p.m. Saturday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, Lansing. September 8, 2008. Age 87. Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Dear father of Karen Gary and the late George, Jr. and Kathleen McLaren. Loving grandfather of Shawna (Paul) McLaren and great-grandfather of Kimberlee Cooper. Dear brother of Margaret Lengyel. Services were held privately. Arrangements by R.C. Aleks & Son Funeral Home, Lincoln Park, MI Michael Newton Billips, Lansing, Age 51, born in Lansing, Michigan on March 20, 1957, went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior on September 10, 2008., Pattie and Lucas, his wife and son, the love's of his life, kept him going through his battle with cancer. Michael was a man of courage, strong spirit and faith. Michael worked for Dana Corporation for 13 years and Superior Electric for 20 years., He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Tilford and Merilyn Theressa (Montgomery) Billips, 2… Middlebrook, Otis, 70, died Monday. Services 11:30 a.m. Sept. 15 at Tabernacle of David. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. of Highland; September 9, 2008; age 77; born September 22, 1930 in Detroit, MI. Son of the late Elia and Alpiza Nicholas; husband of Despina V. Nicholas; father of Elia Nicholas, Elizabeth Nevells (Ken) and Gregory Nicholas (Daena); grandfather of Tommy, Despina, Kristin, Elia, Zachary and Katina; brother of Gus Nicholas (Kay); brother-in-law of Russell McDonald (the late Eva), Sophie Nick (the late Charles), Theodora Nicholas ( the late LeRoy), Josephine Nicholas (the late Nick), Bill Mitchell (Edna), Tony… HURLEY, Wis. -- Nancee J. Gardner, 76, of 206 Second Ave. N., Hurley, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Court Manor Nursing Home in Ashland, Wis. Nancy L. Myers of Hillsdale passed away Monday, Sept, 8, 2008, at the Community Hospital in Bryan, Ohio. She was born July 25, 1938 in Jackson County, the daughter of Richard and Alberta (Troutner) Graham. She is survived by four children, Arlene (Gene) La Doux of Shelby, William (Julie) Myers of Bryan, Ohio, James D., Jr. (Debbie) Myers of Osseo, and Cynthia K. (Shawn) Hawkes of Jonesville; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one on the way; one brother, Fred (Becky) Graham of Reading; and… Diaz, Naomi A. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Naomi's full obituary will appear in Wednesday's Edition of The Saginaw News. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Nathan I. Harris Sept. 7, 2008 Nathan I. Harris, 32, of Carleton died Sunday night. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service. Nathan I. Harris Dec. 21, 1975-Sept. 7, 2008 Nathan I. Harris, age 32, passed away unexpectedly at his Carleton home on Sunday evening, September 7, 2008. He was born December 21, 1975, in Monroe, Michigan, from the marriage of Bobby Harris and Joan (Joblinski) Harris. Neal Andrew Woodruff was born on May 2, 1923 to Mary Ellen Crowell Woodruff and Edward “Earl” Woodruff, at the Hornish Place, Shock Road in Beaverton. He died Sept. 5, 2008 after an extended illness. Norman “Catfish” K. Davis, 76, of Beaverton passed away Sept. 4, 2008 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Home following a short illness. 3-8 p.m. Friday at Brown Funeral Home, Belleville (734) 697-4500 with a 3 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Belleville. Interment Hillside Cemetery, Belleville. www.davidcbrownfh.com Oberst, Theresa H., 90, retired Michigan School for the Blind supervisor, died Monday. Services 10 a.m. today at St. Mary Cathedral. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. Orfeo Guerrieri, 71, of Shelby Township, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. He was born in Patrica, Italy. Oscar F. Ford, age 86, of Sturgis, Mich., died Sept. 10, 2008, at Millers Merry Manor in LaGrange, Ind. Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Sunday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Monday 10 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., (Shelby Twp), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations to ARC Services of Macomb are appreciated, 44050 Gratiot, Clinton Twp., MI 48036, attn: Ron Kimball. Interment VanHoosen Jones Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com . Visitation will take place 12 noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 at Shaw Funeral Home for Private First Class Bryan R. Thomas. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment with military honors at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Piontkowski, Edward Michael Jr. Piontkowski, Edward Michael Jr., 52, warehouse manager, died Sunday. Services 3 p.m. Friday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, East Lansing. September 8, 2008, age 85. Proudly served in the U.S. Army WWII. Beloved husband fo the late Dorothy. Dearest father of Linda (Daniel Graschuck) Rankin and John, Jr. (Gaye). Loving grandfather of Dana. Also several loving nieces and nephews. Private services were held. Arrangements by Chas. Verheyden, Inc. of Grosse Pointe. Memorial donations may be made to www.honorflightmichigan.com Light a candle and share a memory at www.Verheyden.org . . . Detailed View Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. with Parastas 7:30 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Saturday visitation at St. Michael Russian Orthodox Church, 26355 West Chicago, Redford 10 a.m. until his funeral at 11 a.m. Burial Glen Eden. Memorials may be made to the Michigan Humane Society in James' honor. . . . Detailed View September 8, 2008 age 67 of Wayne. Dear wife of the late Bruce. Dear mother of Heather (Jerry) Robertson-Mitchell. Sister of Pauline (Roland) Boyer, the late Victor Balnius and Mary Ann Moffitt. Grandmother of Quinn Miller and Matthew and Anthony Mitchell. She also leaver her kitties, Welsey and Vegas. Service Sunday 1 p.m. at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Rd. Westland. Family will receive friends Friday 3-9 p.m. with a Amvets Post #171 Auxiliary Service at 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. -9 p.m.… Ralph W. O’Neil Jr., of Cheshire Township, Allegan, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, in Allegan General Hospital. Visiting is noon until the time of service at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel. Interment Lindsley Cemetery, Cheshire Township. www.gordenfuneral.com Randy Benson, 55, passed away Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 at the MidMichigan Medical Center�“Midland following a sudden illness. Rex A. Vaughn, 65, of 2810 N - 675 W, Shipshewana, Ind., died at 8:50 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Goshen General Hospital Goshen, Ind., after a four-year battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 3, 1942, in Allen County, Ind., to Rodney and Rosalie (Carlson) Vaughn. He moved to this area in 1965, coming from Noble County. On Aug. 11, 1961, in Noble County, Ind., he married Sherrill A. (Smith) Vaughn. He had worked at J.O. Mory, Golden Auto Parts, LaGrange, Gerring Industries; he was the owner and… Richard E. Brunni, 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sept. 4, 2008 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans following a long illness. Robert D. 'Robbie' Morse Sept. 26, 1956-Sept. 4, 2008 Robert Morse, 51, of Ann Arbor passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 4. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, September 9 at the Rupp Funeral Home, 2345 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Ruth F. Cooney, 79, of Zeeland, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Indianapolis. Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services. www.lakeshorememorial.com Friday 5-9 p.m. and Funeral Service Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. 11470 Thirteen Mile Road (west of Hoover) Warren. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association. U of M graduate in electrical engineering, Wayne State University degree in patent law, served in private practice, computer and auto industries until 1980. A member of the Michigan State Bar Association and recognized to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States.… 2-9 p.m. Thursday at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave at Vernier Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods with a 7 p.m. Rosary. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 467 Fairford at Morningside, Grosse Pointe Woods. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials to Capuchin Mission, 1820 Mt. Elliot, Detroit, MI 48207, Mayo Foundation, The Mayo Clinic , Department of Development, 200 First St. S.W. Rochester, MN 55905 or Gift of Life Transplant House, 705 Second Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902… age 80, of Boynton Beach, Florida, September 8, 2008. Dear mother of Shirley (nee Melton) VanDeKerkHove, Carolyn (nee Melton) Hallop, Phyllis (nee Melton) Weeks, and Cheryl (nee Scott) Thomas. Eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She has chosen to be cremated. Friday 12:30-8 p.m., 7 p.m. Wake Service at R.J. Nixon Funeral Home, 2544 Biddle, Wyandotte 48192, 734-284-1600. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m. in state until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cyprian Catholic Parish, 13249 Pennsylvania, Riverview. Entombment at Our Lady of Hope, Brownstown. www.nixonfuneralhome.com Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. 11470 Thirteen Mile Road (West of Hoover) Warren. In state Friday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Mass at St. Germaine Church, 28301 Little Mack at Martin Road. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com SMITH, LACY MICHELLE; of Prudenville; born February 2, 2007; went home to be with the Lord September 7, 2008. Loving daughter of Jermiah and Amanda Smith; sister of the late Bryce M. Smith (October 29, 2005) ; dear granddaughter of Patrick and Vanessa Torres, Truman Smith and Surrie (Scott) Boose; great granddaughter of Truman and Patricia Smith, Patricia Cooper, and the late Kathyn Smith and the late Gary Cooper; great great granddaughter of the late Floyd and Margaret Smith; Goddaughter of Kayla Neubert.… Age 80, September 9, 2008. Survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Kaye C. Dearest father of Eric W. (Linda) and Steven R. (Pamela). Loving grandfather of four and great-grandfather of two. Dear brother of James. Memorial service September 19, 10:30 a.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church, 12701 Highland Rd., Hartland, MI 48353. In lieu of flowers, donations to the church in his memory would be appreciated. Generations Funeral & Cremation Services, 248-582-9200. Thursday 12-9 p.m. Interment Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery. Visit on-line guestbook at www.martenson.com Thursday 3-9 p.m. at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile Rd., Livonia (btwn. Middlebelt and Merriman). Funeral service Friday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens-West. www.neely-turowski.com Sadie Blauwkamp, 94, of Hudsonville, died Sept. 7, 2008. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Jamestown Baptist Church. Interment Georgetown Cemetery. Visiting at the VanderLaan Funeral Home in Hudsonville is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. www.vanderlaanfuneralhome.net Sandra Kay (Dilts) Osterhout, Lansing, Born April 1, 1949, to Willard C. and Lois (Ward) Dilts, in Muskegon, MI. She ended her 3-year battle with cancer on September 8, 2008, at the age of 59., "Sandy," as she was known, loved fishing, motorcycles and camping, but most of all her family. She was hard working in many factories, especially Trumark, Inc., where she was loved and respected and later became a UAW rep., Sandy is survived by her husband of 17 years, Roy H. Osterhout; children, Debra,… Sherry Lynn Maddox, age 57, of Detroit and formerly of Lyons, passed away Sept. 9, 2008 in Detroit., Skutt, Currin, 91, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, Lansing. Stanley G. Harvey age 85 of Colon passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2008 at his home. Stanley was born Dec. 13, 1922 in Mottville, a son to the late George R. and Gladys V. (Hackman) Harvey. Stanley had served in the U.S. Army as a Medical Aid during World War II. On Sept. 9, 1950, he married June E. Stewart. She preceded him in death on Sept. 26, 2001. He later married Margaret Heisler on Aug. 7, 2004. Stanley had lived most of his adult life in the Colon and Sherwood area where he had farmed and also had… Stephenson, Brian L., 49, died Tuesday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Monday at Holt United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Holt-Delhi Chapel. Susan L. Moon, 65, of Holland, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, in Holland Hospital. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services. www.lakeshorememorial.com THANK YOU ST. JUDE for answering my prayers. H.M. . . . Detailed View Friday 5-8 p.m. and service Saturday 11 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Memorials to the Ronald McDonald House or American Cancer Society appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com Friday 2-9 p.m. at Gramer Funeral Home, Diener Chapel, 48271 Van Dyke (S. of 22 Mile) Shelby Township. Funeral Saturday. Call funeral home for details 586-731-4150. Burial White Chapel, Troy. Condolences to www.gramerfuneralhome.com will be Friday 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. with funeral services Saturday 11 a.m. at MacDonald"s Funeral Home, Howell (517-546-2800). Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Please visit the family's guestbook at www.macdonaldsfuneralhome.com Thomas E. Blanchett Sept. 9, 2008 Thomas E. Blanchett, 76, of Newport died at 6:58 p.m. Tuesday in his home. Arrangements by the Allore chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. ROARK, LARRY ; age 58; of Metamora; September 10, 2008. Survived by his children, Jermiah Roark, Dammie Roark, and Andrea (Carey) Jarrell; brother of Jan (Greg) Hedrick and Arnie (Diane) Roark; along with five grandchildren; preceded in death by his wife Grace Ann Roark and parents Andy Roark and Phyllis Schrah. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors Bossardet Chapel , 39 West Burdick, Oxford Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 11 a.m. Friends may visit Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9. Memorials to the… Age 85, born October 5, 1922, died September 6, 2008 in Detroit. Survived by son Mitchell (Sandra) Aclise, four grandsons, and two great-grandchildren. Service September 12, 11 a.m., at Perry Funeral Home, Detroit. Velma May, Putnam, Oak Park, IL, Velma, formerly of Lansing, was born May 1, 1913, in Ada, MI, the daughter of Miles and Ina (Jones) Graham. She died at home September 5, 2008., Velma graduated from Grand Ledge H.S. in 1931, attended Eaton County Normal and MSU. She married DeVon Wickwire Putnam November 27, 1935. Her first job, as a child, was delivering newspapers in Grand Ledge, including the Lansing State Journal. She taught three years in one-room country schools and also taught many years in the… Matson, Viola E. Bay City, Michigan Funeral and committal services will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Penzien-Steele Funeral Home. The Rev. Leslie D. Tyvela will officiate. Private burial will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at Penzien-Steele Funeral Home on Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church. A complete obituary will be in Thursday's paper. Penzien-Steele Funeral Home Violet Marie Stalhood, of Hillsdale passed away Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 at the Tendercare of Albion. She was born Oct. 4, 1939 in Hillsdale, the daughter of Howard and Iva (Burke) Berry. She was preceded in death by her parents; three husbands, Samuel C. Stalhood, Arthur Harold Byers, Jr. and Russell Edwin Barker; two granddaughters, Christina Gordon and Jonnie Barker; and two sisters, Louise Rodesiler and Nancy Berry. She is survived by six children, Mary (John, Jr) Houtz of Hillsdale, Bonnie (Jerry) Houtz… Virginia F. Austin April 27, 1923-Sept. 1, 2008 Virginia F. Austin, 85, of Harrison passed away September 1, 2008, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan. Virginia M. Smith, 79, of Coldwater, passed away Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at the Community Health Center of Branch County. She was born March 1, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio to Carl and Velma (Brown) Manthey and graduated from Waite High School in Toledo. For nearly 20 years she had been a bookkeeper for Dana Corporation. She belonged to the SPCA (Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animals). Virginia loved ice skating and ice shows, and she also enjoyed reading, traveling and the music of Elvis Presley. On Sept. 16,… Saturday 10 a.m. until his funeral service at 3 p.m. at Livonia Chapel of Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd. Please send the family a memorial message at harryjwillfuneralhome.com WALLS, BETTY JEAN (Enias) ; age 69; of Leonard; September 8, 2008. Loving wife of Mike; dear mother of Deborah Harrell, Carole (Donald) Powell, Patricia (Billy) Meachum, Cynthia (Fawaz) Atchoo, Scott (Lisa) Walls, Shane Walls, and the late Kristy Farley; grandmother of Jenna Powell and Lindsay Harrell; also survived by nine grandchildren; sister of Mary Lou Deaton and the late James Enias. Betty loved to garden, cook and care for animals. Funeral Service Friday, September 12, 2008, 11 a.m. at the… is 10-11 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2008 at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gaylord Youth Hockey League or the Dan Walsh Scholarship Fund. Age 55, September 10, 2008. Meanest mother of the whole world of Michael (Ethel), Cari, and Sean. Grandmother of Gavin. Daughter of Phyllis. Please call A.H. Peters Funeral Home for visitation and funeral times at 313-884-5500 or visit www.ahpeters.com . Memorials may be made to Right to Life of Michigan Education Fund, PO Box 901, Grand Rapids, MI 49509-0901. Thursday 4-8 p.m. Service Friday 11:00 a.m. at the Kinsey-Garrett Funeral Home, 420 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak, with the Rev's Thomas Taylor and Patricia Green officiating. Burial, Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak. Memorials suggested to the church or Royal Oak Masonic Temple Endowment Fund or American Heart Assoc. or American Cancer Society. www.kinsey-garrett.com Friday at O.H. Pye, III Funeral Home, 3-8 p.m. at Kendall Funeral Home, (316 W. Belle Ave., St. Charles, MI) Friday 1-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service. Funeral Saturday, in state at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 10 a.m. until the time of Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. 93, beloved husband of the late Helen Stein Worthy, died early September 6th at Henry Ford Medical Center. Norbert is survived by his sister Kathleen of Sault Ste. Marie; five daughters, Janis (Bill Moy), Lowery, Karen, Ellen (Bob Morrow), and Noreen (Martin Nibali); nine grandchildren and one great grandson. Norbert grew up in the U.P. where his family manned Rocky Pointe Lighthouse. He helped form the first division of the Marine Corps in the 1930's. During WWII Staff Sergeant Worthy was stationed at… Waterman, Tina Marie, 50, died Tuesday. Services noon Saturday at Faith Baptist Church, Durand. Arrangements by Watkins Brothers Funeral Home, Durand. Whipple, Beulah, D., 83, retired public school secretary, died Monday. Graveside services 11:15 a.m. today at Deepdale Memorial Gardens Chapel. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, Lansing. Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren. Family requests donations to Henry Ford Hospice. |
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