Friday, September 26, 2008

Michigan Obituaries 09/26/08

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      • Adeline Miracle Sept. 22, 2008

        Miracle, Adeline, 9/22/08, Age 81, of S. Rockwood.

        • Alexa Woodfield

          WOODFIELD, Alexa Rose - Age 17, of Flint Twp., died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Hurley Medical Center. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10 AM Saturday, September 27, 2008 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3139 Hogarth St., Flint with Rev. Fr. Robert Copeland and Msgr. Richard Groshek con-celebrant. Interment will follow at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Flint. Visitation will be held 5-9 PM Thursday and 2-4 and 6-9 PM Friday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. A…

          • Alice I. Cook

            Alice I. Cook, 65, of Kendallville, Ind., and formerly of Howe, Ind., died Sept. 23, 2008, at the Shepherd of The Hill Nursing Home in Kendallville. Visitation is from 2 p.m. Saturday until the time of the memorial service at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Carney-Frost Funeral Home in LaGrange. Burial of the cremains will be at a later date at Riverside Cemetery. 

            • Anita L. Rowe Jan. 1, 1937-Sept. 20, 2008

              Anita Lucille Rowe, age 71, of Monroe passed away peacefully at 8:20 am on Saturday, September 20, 2008, at Mercy Memorial Hospital.

              • Anna Louise Knight Nov. 26, 1921-Sept. 22, 2008

                Anna Louise Knight, 86 years, of Genoa, OH and formerly of Temperance, MI, died Monday, September 22, 2008, in Briarhill Care Center, North Baltimore, OH. She had worked as a custodian for Bedford Public Schools.

                • Anna M. Parak 1930-2008 Anna May Parak, 78, Port Hope, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Bay Medical Center in Bay City. She was born on July 19, 1930 in Detroit, daughter of the late Henry and Marguerite (Krucher) Casper. She was united in marriage to Ronald Parak on October 1, 1949 in St. Matthews Catholic Church in Harper Woods. Anna May was a loving wife and blessed and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She and Ronald would have celebrated 59 years of marriage on October 1, 2008. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Dwight, the Holy Rosary Sodality, Good Sams Club, Allegro Motor Home Club and the Grindstone Port Hope Sportsman Club. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Parak, Port Hope; two daughters, Susan (Robert) Torigian, Cave Creek, Ariz. and Cindy (Robert) Arch, Shelby Township; five sons, Michael (Sarah) Parak, Beverly Hills, Gary (Barbara) Parak, Sterling Heights, Allen (Patty) Parak, Shelby Township, Dennis (Nona) Parak, Shelby Township and Ronald (Lorrie) Parak Jr., Utica; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Henry Casper, Harper Woods and one sister, Cecelia (Daniel) Lemanski, Grosse Pointe. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Lou Rister. Services were held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dwight. Fr. Mieczyslaw Oniskiewicz, pastor, officiated. Memorials may be offered to St. Mary Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by the Kaufman Funeral Home, Bad Axe. 

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                  • 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.

                    • BAHORSKI ISABELLE

                      , Sunday, 2:30-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7p.m. at Gendernalik Funeral Home, Inc., 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore.

                      • BIANCO KATHERINE

                        Sunday 2-9 p.m. with Rosary 4 p.m. at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile (between Middlebelt and Merriman), Livonia. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery.

                        • BLACKER CHARLES

                          • BORKA FRANKLIN D

                            Saturday 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials to be directed to the family. Memories may be shared at

                            • BOSLET BERNARD C

                              • BRZOZOWSKI STANLEY JR

                                Friday 1-9 p.m. with a 4:00 p.m. rosary at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 Thirteen Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover Rd.). In state Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church, 8200 Royalat St. (Detroit). Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Donations to Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church or donor's favorite charity. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at

                                • Baby Boy Ashbaugh

                                  Baby Boy Ashbaugh was stillborn on Sept. 23, 2008, at Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon Ohio. Surviving are his parents, Brian and Carrie (Fausey) Ashbaugh of Fayette, Ohio; paternal grandparents, Benjamin (Betty) Ashbaugh of West Unity, Ohio; maternal grandparents, Marie (Wayne) Meinke of Clayton, Mich., and David Fausey of Wauseon; maternal great-grandparents, Evelyn Stites of Clayton and John (Fern) Fausey of Morenci, Mich.; several aunts and uncles. Graveside services will be Thursday, Sept. 25,…

                                  • Barbara Jean Mierka Sept. 20, 2008

                                    Mierka, Barbara Jean, Age 53, of Flat Rock died September 20, 2008.

                                    • Bertha R. Hanshaw

                                      Bertha R. Hanshaw, 88, of Bronson, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 from 4-8 p.m. at Kolcz Funeral Home with the Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bronson with Rev. Fr. Richard Fritz officiating. Interment will follow at Bronson Cemetery. Bertha was born on May 14, 1920 in Sherwood Twp. to John and…

                                      • Betty Jean MacIntyre

                                        Betty Jean MacIntyre, 81, of Midland, died Wednesday morning, Sept. 17, 2008 at Brittany Manor Nursing Home. She was born April 16, 1927 in Charleston, Illinois, the daughter of the late Clayton and Zola (Hudson) Swift.

                                        • CARLSON C ARNOLD

                                          September 23, 2008. Age 89. Loving husband of the late Harriett. Beloved father of Cindy Carlson (Tom Brooks), Nancy Carlson Swanson and the late Linda Carlson Levy. Devoted grandfather of Sara, Matthew, Katie, Peter, Hanna, Emma, Laura and the late Joshua. Brother of Rev. George (Marlyss) and the late Harry. Memorial service Sunday 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1669 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham, 48009, followed by a gathering of friends at the church. Private burial White Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of…

                                          • CARN DONALD

                                            Beloved husband of Cyma Carn. Dear father of Loree (Rod) Wasserman, Dr. Ava (Michael) Carn-Watkins, Brad (Nancy Karier) Carn, and Lisa (Dr. Dan) Carn-Saferstein. Loving grandfather of Carly Carn-Saferstein, Adam Carn-Saferstein, Josh Carn-Saferstein, Kara Watkins, Andrew Watkins, Flora Carn, Emmet Carn, Amy Wasserman, and Nick Wasserman. Brother of Phyllis Prevost and the late Judith Shelden. Brother-in-law of Harold and Paula Epstein. Also survived by life long friends Anita and Marty Figlen. Also survived…

                                            • CASHMAN DOROTEA L

                                              Age 84, of Southfield. Passed away Wednesday, September 24th at home in the company of her loving daughter and son-in-law. Dotti was born in Boston, MA on March 12, 1924 to Pietro and Adelina Simonelli. She was the youngest of nine. On February 4, 1950 Dotti married Henry Joseph Cashman also of Boston. He served in the Merchant Marines and later as an Electrician and was a member of the IBEW Local 58. Henry preceded her in death on September 7, 1995. Dotti worked for Chrysler Corporation and Blue Cross of…

                                              • CATTANEO JEANNETTE A

                                                2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Sharp Funeral Homes, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Vigil service 4:30 p.m. Sunday. On-line condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of

                                                • CEDERLEAF CLIFFORD A

                                                  Florence, SC. Age 86, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 in a local hospital after an illness. Born in Detroit, he was the son of the late Clarence Alvin and Gladys Marie Clifford Cederleaf. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Marines, 4th Division. Mr. Cederleaf was a drafting and design engineer with General Motors for 28 years until his retirement. He was predeceased by his wife, Lucille Cosselmon Cederleaf in September 2006. Survivors include his daughter, Nancy (Charles) Law of…

                                                • CIESLAK MARIE E

                                                  • CISLO CONNIE (CORNELIA B

                                                    Friday 3-9 p.m. at the D. S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12½ Mile). An Active Christian Women Service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday. Please share memories at

                                                    • COLASANTE IRENE E

                                                      at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (at Schoenherr) Saturday 9 a.m. until time of Service 1 p.m. Memorials to American Heart Association would be appreciated. Interment Private. To share a memory please visit

                                                      • CONLEY LAURA J

                                                        Friday 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Interment Glenwood Cemetery. To leave a message of condolence for the family log on to www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com

                                                        • CULLIGAN WILLIAM LEE JR

                                                          • Carol Mae Merriam, 73

                                                            Carol Mae Merriam, age 73, of Hudsonville passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at Zeeland Community Hospital.  Carol Mae attended the University of Michigan where she received her Master’s degree in Education. She worked as an actress and educator, as well as taught and performed in Community Theatre for many years. Carol Mae had a love for people and animals and was a caregiver for children and the elderly.  She is survived by her children, Stephen and Becky Szucs of Zeeland, Stephanie Szucs of…

                                                            • 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.

                                                              • Carolynn Dolin

                                                                DOLIN, Carolynn Jane (Case) - Age 63, of Hamilton, OH, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service 11 AM Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Bendle Cemetery, Clayton Twp. (on Beecher Rd., just west of Seymour Rd.). Funeral services were held Thursday, September 25, 2008 in Hamilton, OH. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Fairfield Church of the Nazarene, 1425 Niles Rd., Fairfield, OH 45014. Mrs. Dolin was born in Flint on September 23, 1945, the…

                                                                • Carrie Ellen Braden Sept. 25, 2008

                                                                  Carrie Ellen Braden, 90, of Monroe died at 1:45 this morning at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home.

                                                                  • Catherine Waller

                                                                    WALLER, Catherine L. (Erhardt) - Age 100, of Fenton, passed away Monday, September 22, 2008 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral Services will be 1PM Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Tyrone Covenant Presbyterian Church, 10235 White Lake Rd., Fenton. Pastor Howard Wideman officiating. Interment in Hartland Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8PM Wednesday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fellowship Bible Church Youth Ministries;…

                                                                    • Charles C. Herrington 1926-2008 Dr. Clark Herrington, 82, Bad Axe, died of heart failure on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. Charles Clark Herrington was born June 3, 1926 in Bad Axe, the son of Dr. Charles I. Herrington and Phebe Clark Herrington. Dr. Herrington married Jeannette W. Buckley on July 8, 1950, in Mount Clemens. She preceded him in death on January 5, 1993. He married Jane Raven Smith on August 11, 1996. After graduating from Bad Axe High School in 1944, Dr. Herrington served in the U.S. Army. Upon discharge, he attended the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine. After medical school, Dr. Herrington completed his surgical residency and trauma training at Detroit Receiving Hospital and Harper Hospital, where he served as chief resident. He then returned to Bad Axe with Jenny and raised their family of seven children. Dr. Herrington was a dedicated physician and community member. Dr. Herrington practiced general surgery throughout the Thumb area. He was instrumental in the formation of Huron Memorial Hospital and served on its board for many years. He was committed to the improvement of the medical profession and worked for the educational advancement of students and practitioners. He was a member of the Michigan State Medical Society and the Detroit Academy of Surgery. Dr. Herrington was also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and served as president of the Midwest Surgical Association. After his retirement in 1982, Dr. Herrington taught in the St. Clair County Community College Nursing Program in Bad Axe. He also served on the Bad Axe City Council for several years. He was an Eagle Scout, and enjoyed playing trombone in the community band in the 1970s. He was an avid reader with a special interest in the American Civil War. He is survived by his wife, Jane; his children, Susan (Joseph) Schwedler, Crystal Falls, Catherine (Michael Taft) Herrington, Ann Arbor, Charles (Ilene Shell) Herrington, Boise, Idaho, the Hon. David (Shelley) Herrington, Port Austin, Marion (James Warchall) Herrington, Port Austin, Dorothy Herrington, Salt Lake City, Utah and Margaret (Tim) Hinkle, Melrose, Mass.; step-children, Brien (Ann) Smith, Dallas, Texas, Maggie Smith, John Smith, Ann (Lance) Bell and Adam Smith, all of San Antonio, Texas; fourteen grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; sister, Mary (Nate) Herrington Whiteside, Glen Arbor and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Navy SEAL Joseph Clark Schwedler. Cremation has taken place. Funeral services will be conducted at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Bad Axe, at 1 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2008 Visitation will take place at the MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe, on Thursday, September 25, 2008 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Huron Medical Center Foundation or St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Bad Axe. Arrangements were handled by the MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe. 

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                                                                      • Christi Lynn Brelig

                                                                        MERCER, Wis. -- Christi Lynn Brelig, 58, of Mercer, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at home.

                                                                        • Cody White

                                                                          White, Cody Ypsilanti, MI. Age 71 died, Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Funeral services will be Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Janowiak Funeral Home. Visitation is on Thursday from 1-8 p.m. Go to janowiakfuneralhome.com for full obituary.

                                                                          • Cole Ruotsala

                                                                            IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Cole Ruotsala, 3, of Ironwood, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, in Milwaukee.

                                                                            • DREW E. RUNNELS TEXAS Mrs. Drew E. Runnels, age 81, of El Paso, Texas, Formerly of Marlette, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at LasPalmas Hospital in El Paso, Texas. She was born April 21, 1927 in St. Augustine, Texas the daughter of the late Ervin and Edna (Foschae) Wood. She married George Edward Runnels on April 7, 1945 in Buna, Texas he died on December 30, 1977. She lived in Marlette from 1963 to 2000 and was a member of the Good News Assembly of God Church. She is survived by James & Barbara Runnels (Son) of Milford, Margaret & John Demaray (Daughter) of Melvin, Ray & Vicki Runnels (Son) of Texas, John Wood (Brother) of Snover, David Wood (Brother) of Kansas, Amy Duncan (Sister) of Ohio, 8 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Andrew and Leeaon. Visitation will be held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette on Thursday from 11 - 1:30 PM Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 1:30 P.M. at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, with Rev. Douglas Richardson officiating. Burial will be in the Christian Memorial Cultural Center in Peck. Memorial Suggestion to any organization of the donors personal choice. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, www.marshfuneral.com. 

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                                                                              • DRYJA PEARL C

                                                                                at the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren Ave. Thursday 4-9 p.m., Friday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Friday 6:30 p.m. In state Saturday 9 a.m. SS. Peter and Paul Church, until Mass of Resurrection 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

                                                                                • DUDANSKY LUCILLE M

                                                                                  96, formerly of Jacksonville, Oregon, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Hearthstone Manor, Medford, OR. Lucille was born March 3, 1912 in Detroit, Michigan to Charles and Mary (Tabert) Lowien. She married Edwin Otto Dudansky on March 3, 1933 in Bowling Green, Ohio. They moved from Estral Beach, MI to the Rogue Valley in 1994. Lucille resided at Alterra Assisted Living where she maintained a full and active life to her very last days. She will be remembered for a sharp wit, a quick smile, and a…

                                                                                  • Daniel W. Haehn

                                                                                    Daniel (Dan) W. Haehn, 60, of Jonesville passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at his home from complications resulting from a 4-year fight against cancer. He was born March 19, 1948, in Grosse Pointe, Mich., to William and Olene (Rigney) Haehn. He married Phyllis (Komiensky) Haehn on March 31, 1965 in Ferndale and she survives in Jonesville. Dan graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in Pharmacy in 1979. He served as your pharmacist for many years before retiring from Kroger in 2004. He…

                                                                                    • DeLUCA JOANNA

                                                                                      Saturday 3-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 10 a.m. at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).

                                                                                      • Delia "Susie" Domke Nov. 8, 1933-Sept. 22, 2008

                                                                                        Delia quot;Susie quot; Domke, age 74, of Rockwood, MI passed away Monday, September 22, 2008, at Applewood Nursing Center Woodhaven. She had been in declining health.

                                                                                        • Donald "Don" W. Vogel Sept. 30, 1937-Sept. 22, 2008

                                                                                          Donald "Don" W. Vogel, age 70 years, of Temperance, MI, died Monday, September 22, 2008, in Grayling, MI.

                                                                                          • Donald F. Stanley

                                                                                            Donald F. Stanley, 91, of Camden Township, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at the Laurels of Coldwater.  He was born Sept. 22, 1916, in Amboy Township, to Joseph and Bertha (Clinger) Stanley and graduated from Frontier High School.  Donald enjoyed farming and loved the land. On June 30, 1939, he married Vena F. ( Mills) and she preceded him in death in 1999. Survivors include one daughter, Beverly (James) Cunningham, Shawnee, Kansas; two sons, Judson (Beverly) Stanley, Pinkerington, Ohio and Radley…

                                                                                            • Dorothy S. Deeh

                                                                                              Dorothy S. Deehr, 99, of Manistee, died Friday, Sept. 19. The Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements....

                                                                                              • Dorthey Hegerdus, 84

                                                                                                Dorthey Hegerdus, age 84, of Whiting, Indiana, formerly of Holland, died Monday, September 22, 2008.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Helen Wolters; brothers and sisters, Glen Herbert Wolters, Herbert Glen Wolters and Ruth Arlene Wolters.  She is survived by a son, Mike and Bonnie Oconner of Whiting; siblings, Elizabeth (Bettie) Derks of Florida, Edward Wolters of Grand Haven, Warren and Eleanor Wolters of Holland, Robert and Millie Wolters of Grandville, Donald and Joyce Wolters of…

                                                                                                • E. Lane Devine May 5, 1922-Sept. 23, 2008

                                                                                                  E. Lane Devine, 86 yrs, of Petersburg died at her residence Tuesday morning. Friends may call at the Capaul Funeral Home, Ida, Wednesday from 6-9 PM and Thursday from 2-9 PM. Services will be at the funeral home Friday at 11 AM.

                                                                                                  • EDITH HOPE COREY APPLEGATE Edith Corey of Applegate, Formerly of Auburn Hills, passed away on September 17, 2008 at Sanilac Medical Care Facility, Sandusky, MI. Born November 21, 1921 on the family farm in Onaway to William and Louise Marsh. She attended School in Onaway, Wilmot and Pontiac. Edith married Gail Corey in 1938 and was his loving wife for 55 years until his passing in 1993. Edith was retired from the Housekeeping Department at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Francis, husband Gail, daughter Joanne and son Richard. Edith is survived by son Don and daughter-in-law Margaret of Applegate, daughter Joyce Corey of Macomb County, eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Edith will always be remembered for her love of life and her love to dance, especially line dancing to Country Music. She was a firecracker and will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky, MI. with Rev. Douglas Richardson officiating. Cremation followed services at the Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City with interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Sandusky. Memorial suggestion to United Hospice. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky, www.marshfuneral.com. 

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                                                                                                    • ELKINS SANDRA ERCHUL

                                                                                                      Sunday 2-9 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc., 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (north of 22 Mile) Shelby Twp. Family and friends will gather Monday at 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Isidore Church, 18201 Romeo Plank Road (corner of 23 Mile Rd.) Macomb Twp. Sandra's wishes were for family and friends to send flowers in lieu of other memorial donations. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at

                                                                                                      • ELSIE SARAH WIDDOWS TENNESSEE Elsie Sarah Widdows, age 87, of Knoxville, Tennessee formerly of Snover passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2008 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born on January 5, 1921, in Yale to the late William and Sarah (Johnson) Barr. She married Winston Oscar Widdows on February 22, 1941 in Yale. He passed away February 9, 1983. Mrs. Widdows was a member of the Sandusky Presbyterian Church and the Willing Workers. She is survived by Two daughters, Kathy (Bill) Roper, of Virginia; Colleen Ferron, of Tennessee. One son, Dan Widdows, of Hawaii. Five grandchildren. Five great granddaughters. Two sisters: Francis (Dale) Ball, of East Lansing; Doris (Andy) Pochodylo, of Port Huron. One brother, William (Patty) Barr, of Novi. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by Two sisters: Helen Spicer & Jeanne Barr. Two brothers: Steve Barr & James Barr. Funeral services been held at the Hacker Funeral Parlors, in Sandusky. Burial will be in the Moore Township Cemetery, Snover, Michigan. Memorials may be made to the Food Bank in care of Help Inc., Sandusky, Michigan. 

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                                                                                                        • Elaine R. (Ahonen) Cook

                                                                                                          BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. -- Elaine R. (Ahonen) Cook, 76, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at Oconomowoc, Wis.

                                                                                                          • Eldon ‘Spike’ LeBlond

                                                                                                            Eldon LeBlond passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at the Sturgis Hospital. He was born Oct. 15, 1919, and grew up in Imlay City, Mich. Eldon was a World War II veteran, serving in the 328th Combat Engineers Platoon #3. He was a part of the Battle of the Bulge and the Crossing of the Rhine. While home on Army leave, Eldon married Ruth Lee Rose. They spent the next 64 years together, enjoying many wonderful adventures along the way. Eldon was an employee of Michigan Milk Producers as the…

                                                                                                            • Elizabeth Delay

                                                                                                              DELAY, Elizabeth M. - Age 83, of Flint, passed away Friday, September 19, 2008 at Brian's House, Davison. Funeral Services will be 1PM Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc Twp. Rev. Marshall E. Delay officiating. Interment at Great Lakes National Cemetery where Elizaeth's four sons and two grandsons, Donald A. Delay and Leonard T. Delay will serve as pallbearers. Visitaton will be 6-8P Monday and 1-4 and 6-8PM Tuesday at the funeral…

                                                                                                              • Emerson T. Penfold Sr., 87

                                                                                                                Emerson T. Penfold Sr., 87, of Onaway, died Sept. 23, 2008, at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital

                                                                                                                • Ernestine B. Romzek 1926-2008 Ernestine B. Romzek, 81, Ruth, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Huron Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. She was born on November 29, 1926 in Sigel Township, to the late Peter and Rose (Kubacki) Smaglinski. She married Irvin J. Romek on June 14, 1947 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. He preceded her in death on November 9, 2007. Ernestine attended a rural school until the eighth grade. She worked in a factory in Detroit during WWII. Ernestine then returned to the family farm for the rest of her life. She was a life long member of St. Mary Catholic church in Parisville where she was a member of the Rosary Sodality. She always enjoyed her flower garden, watching hummingbirds, hunting for morel mushrooms and picking agate stones at Lake Superior. She was a gardener and naturalist. She was proficient at crocheting, knitting, embroidery, quilting, basket weaving, sewing and ceramics. She also liked to play cards and enjoyed bingo, especially at Our Lady of Lake Huron Church in Harbor Beach. Ernestine was the best Ma and Grandma in the whole world. She is survived by six sons, Lt. Colonel Arthur (Marlene) Romzek (retired), Tawas City, Daniel (Susan) Romzek, Ruth, Michael (Margaret) Romzek, Cadillac, Isadore (Marian) Romzek, Harbor Beach, Raphael (Catherine) Romzek, Traverse City and Timothy (Marlene) Romzek, Ubly; one daughter, Marie (Paul) Heilig, Minden City; 22 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; one brother, Bernard (Susan) Smaglinski, Harbor Beach; two sisters, Edwina Lackowski, Bad Axe and Theresa (Robert) McElgunn, Emmett; four brothers-in-law, John Lawrence, Saginaw, Eugene (Evelyn) Romzek, Ubly, George (Charlotte) Romzek, Sandusky and David (Gerri) Romzek, Traverse City; five sisters-in-law, Mary Knoll, Caro, Agnes (William) Hool, Lupton, Juliann Steele, Warren, Dorothy (David) Rinke, Capac and Susan Romzek, Washington State. Ernestine was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Monzo and Gertrude Lawrence; five brothers, Peter, Anthony, Joseph, Floyd and Valentine Smaglinski; four brothers-in-law, Ed Lackowski, Ed Monzo, Raymond and Benedict Romzek; one sister-in-law, Irene Shevokas Funeral mass was held on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. Rev. Peter Nwokoye, pastor of St. Mary's and Rev. Thomas McNamara, officiated. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Family Discretionary fund or the donor's choice. Arrangements were handled by the Zinger-Smigielski funeral Home, Ubly. 

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                                                                                                                  • FOREMAN DOROTHY ANN

                                                                                                                    • FRENCH ROY G

                                                                                                                      7-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home, Port Huron. Funeral services 11:00 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorials to First Church of Christ, Scientist or Port Huron Hospital Foundation. To send condolences, visit

                                                                                                                      • Florence Lorene Campbell

                                                                                                                        Florence Lorene Campbell, 93, of Litchfield Township, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at the Laurels of Coldwater. She was born May 16, 1915, in Calhoun County to Leo C. and Mina Mae (Juckett) Riker. On Dec. 10, 1932, she married Clive Ernest Campbell and he preceded her in death in 1985. Surviving are: daughters Mary (Darrell) Adams of Homer, Lorene (Lee) Slusher of Cambria, Marjorie (Jerry) Lewis of Litchfield, Janice (George) Manzer of Coldwater, Bonnie (Jake) Ward of Osseo and Lila (Rick) McNitt…

                                                                                                                        • Floyd N. Schumacher 1921-2008 Floyd N. Schumacher, 76, Sebewaing, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Bay Special Care Hospital in Bay City following a three-month illness. He was born January 19, 1921 in Sebewaing Twp., to the late Norman and Leona (Bolzman) Schumacher. He was a life member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh. Floyd had been a farmer in the Sebewaing area for many years. He is survived by many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by one infant brother, Wallace. Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at St. John Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh. Rev. Jonathan Meyer officiated, with burial taking place in Northlawn Cemetery in Sebewaing. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider St. John Lutheran Church or the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements were handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home, Sebewaing. 

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                                                                                                                          • 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 .

                                                                                                                            • Frederick W. Koehn 1924-2008 Frederick William Koehn, 84, Farmington, Minn., went to be with Jesus on September 19, 2008. He was born on February 5, 1924, to Herman C. and Ida (Arndt) Koehn, Harbor Beach. He was baptized on March 16, 1924 and confirmed at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Harbor Beach. He graduated on June 7, 1942 from Harbor Beach High School, Harbor Beach. He served in World War II from 1943-1946. Served 30 months in Army Air Force as an airplane mechanic and spent seven months in Europe. In 1950 he graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree in Forestry. He worked as a railroad tie inspector for Illinois Central Railroad. In 1955 he graduated from University of Michigan with a Master's degree in Wood Technology. On June 18, 1955, Vera Olinda Uetrecht at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, St. Loius, Mo. Fred & Vera moved to Two Rivers, Wis., where Fred worked for Hamilton Manufacturing Co. for five years. In 1960, after one year with PlywoodFab Services in Minneapolis, Minn., Fred began work with 3M Company and retired after 25 years of service. He was a faithful member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Edina and served many years as trustee and took pleasure working as a handyman. His real hobby in retirement was refinishing old trunks. Fred was an avid supporter of Christian education and Concordia Seminary. His mission trips included three summers teaching VBS to Indian children in Canada, and two trips to Russia. He is survived by wife, Vera; sons, David (Sally), Paul (Lori Rene) and Charles (Gayla); grandchildren, Bethany, Josiah, Daniel, Hannah, Julia, Ryan and Justin; sister, Gladys and the family of Tsega Yemane of Ethiopia. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. 

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                                                                                                                              • Frederick W. Serr

                                                                                                                                Frederick W. ‘Bud’ Serr Died September 23, 2008 Frederick W. “Bud” Serr, 87, of Corunna, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 23 at Memorial Healthcare. Survivors include his wife, Maxine;... Read more »

                                                                                                                                • GIACONDINI GIACOMO L

                                                                                                                                  Beloved husband of Anna Maria. Dear father of Sonia A. (John) Basso and Tina M. (Frank) Tersigni. Brother of Maria Costella and the late Sante Giacondini. Nonno of John-Michael, Christina, Anthony, Brianna, Valentina and Isabella. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail) Friday 3-9 p.m. Rosary at 8 p.m. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. St. Damian Catholic Church, 30055 Joy Road (west of Middlebelt Road) until 10 a.m. Mass. Proud member of the Venetian Club. Share a…

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                                                                                                                                      • George H. Thielan Jr.

                                                                                                                                        George H. Thielan Jr. , age 81, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, in the afternoon at St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo. He was born on Aug. 4, 1927, in Fairfield, Mich., to George and Clara (Miller) Thielan. Mr. Thielan was a Veteran of the U.S. Marines during World War II. He was employed by Aro Corporation in Bryan, before retirement. Memberships include the Stryker American Legion Post #60 and VFW Post #2489. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Norma L. Thielan of Bryan; one son, George (Marilyn) Bryant of…

                                                                                                                                        • George W. Kaltenbach

                                                                                                                                          IRONWOOD, Mich. -- George W. Kaltenbach, 85, of Ironwood and formerly of Crystal Lake, Ill., died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, in Ironwood.

                                                                                                                                          • Gerald "Bud" L. Bird April 7, 1925-Sept. 21, 2008

                                                                                                                                            Gerald "Bud" L. Bird, age 83 years, of Toledo, OH and formerly of Temperance, MI, died Sunday, September 21, 2008, in Harborside Healthcare, Sylvania Twp., Ohio.

                                                                                                                                            • Gerald King

                                                                                                                                              King, Gerald W. Cedarville, MI (Formerly of Saline, MI) Age 69, died September 20, 2008 at his home. He was born May 7, 1939 in Union City, TN. Gerald was Airport Manager at Willow Run Airport for 32 years. Gerald is survived by his wife, Priscilla; three children, Carolyn (Marty) Minot of Ypsilanti, Gregory King of Dexter and Andrew (Tammie) of Saline; seven grandchildren, Ryan (Daneil), Allyson, Kelsi, Joseph, Nicholas, Hannah and Emma: and two great-grandchildren, Colton and Micah. Also surviving are his…

                                                                                                                                              • Glen Olson

                                                                                                                                                ONTONAGON, Mich. -- Glen Olson, 96, Ontonagon, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Maple Manor Nursing home in Ontonagon.

                                                                                                                                                • Gordon E. Mahony

                                                                                                                                                  Gordon E. Mahony passed away peacefully Sept. 21, 2008, at his home in Amherstburg. He was born Oct. 29, 1926. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Perkins); dear father of George Mahony and his wife, Barbara, of Mississauga, Ontario, David Mahony and his wife, Carol, of Windsor, Ontario, and Margaret Huver and her husband, John, of Amherstburg. Loving grandfather of Lance, Matthew, Andrea and Stephen. Dear brother-in-law of Ellen Simpson of St. Clair Beach and Beatrice Peters of Burlington. Predeceased by his…

                                                                                                                                                  • HAINES BETTY JEAN

                                                                                                                                                    September 21, 2008, age 84 of Overland Park, Kansas. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Dear mother of Michael (Noreen), Craig (Linda), and Scott (Lisa). Grandmother of Christopher (Katie), Lindsey, Ryan, and Geoff (Jennifer). Great grandmother of Owen. Services Friday 10 a.m. at Glenwood Cemetery, Wayne. Family requests memorials to Alzherimers Research. Please visit and post a note of condolence at www.uhtfuneralhome.com .


                                                                                                                                                  • HAKIM MARY JANE

                                                                                                                                                    Saturday 4-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. with a 6 p.m. prayer service at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Township. Funeral Service Monday, please call the funeral home for further information, 586-792-5000. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Please share a memory of Mary Jane at

                                                                                                                                                    • HALL GEORGE A JR

                                                                                                                                                      September 23, 2008, age 83. Beloved husband of Dale. Loving father of Linda (Tom), Cheryl (Dennis), George (Kim) and John (Janet). Blessed grandfather of ten and great grandfather of nine. Honored WWII veteran and long-time Ford Motor Co. employee. Memorial services on Saturday, September 27th at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 30650 Six Mile Road, Livonia.

                                                                                                                                                      • HENEKS MARY DUNN

                                                                                                                                                        Age 86, went to be with her Lord on September 22, she rests in Peace with her husband Ellwood and her son John. She is survived by her son Paul (Susan) Heneks, formerly of Bloomfield Hills, now residing in Harbor Springs, MI. A private burial will take place on Tuesday in Murray, KY. Donations may be made to Golden Retriever Rescue of Michigan (GRRoM).

                                                                                                                                                        • HUGHES PAMELA

                                                                                                                                                          Age 62. Beloved wife of Donald. Dear mother of Michele Williams (Brian) and Melissa (DJ) Bufford. Mother-in-law of Kenneth Williams. Loving grandmother of Daniel, Alex, Chelsea, Madison and Cameron, due October 8th. Dear sister of Robert, Frederick "Bill", Louis Hartwig and Shirley Mitchell. Also leaves numerous nieces and nephews. Visting Friday 3-9 p.m. Services Saturday 11 a.m. at Charles Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (between 6-7 Mile). Interment Oakland Hills Cemetery. In lieu of…

                                                                                                                                                          • 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.,…

                                                                                                                                                            • Helen Taylor, 90

                                                                                                                                                              Helen Agnes Taylor, age 90, passed away gently on September 25, 2008, at Hospice of Holland. Helen was born May 10, 1918 in Detroit, MI, to Frank Collar and Sarah (Summerville) Collar. After high school she attended secretarial school, and in 1939 she met Clifford Taylor at a church social. They were married in 1943 and moved from Detroit to Southfield. Helen had six children,  Susan, Carolyn, Clifford, Sandra, Douglas and Gregory. The small house on Addison Street that Clifford built for Helen was always…

                                                                                                                                                              • Hilda Clevenger Sept. 21, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                Hilda Clevenger, 76, of Dundee died Sunday at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor. Services are pending at Cover Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                • Hilda L. Clevenger Feb. 22, 1932-Sept. 21, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                  Hilda L. Clevenger, age 76, of Dundee passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born in Ohio on February 22, 1932, to William and Sarah (Curtis) Drummond and married John H.

                                                                                                                                                                  • Irma M. Maybank, 79

                                                                                                                                                                    Irma M. Maybank, 79, of Indian River, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at home.

                                                                                                                                                                    • Isabel 'Bella' Lepinski

                                                                                                                                                                      WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Isabel "Bella" Lepinski, 93, of Putman Street, Wakefield, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in Ironwood.

                                                                                                                                                                      • Jack Huff Cady

                                                                                                                                                                        Jack Huff Cady of Rochester, N.Y., and formerly of  White Pigeon, Mich., died Sept. 21, 2008. He was a committed husband and father, generous neighbor, devoted golfer and amateur gardener. Born in 1918 in White Pigeon, Jack met and married Emmy Lou in 1944, when they were both in the U.S. Army at Fort Knox. He spent a 40-year career at the South Bend Supply Company, retiring as vice president at the age of 60, to give more time to his other love, golf. Surviving are: his wife, Emmy Lou; daughter,…

                                                                                                                                                                        • James Albert 'Jimmer' Joki

                                                                                                                                                                          RAMSAY, Mich. -- James Albert "Jimmer" Joki, 62, a longtime resident of Ramsay, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, Sept. 17, 2008, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minn.

                                                                                                                                                                          • Janette F. Wortman

                                                                                                                                                                            Janette F. Wortman, 76, of Jackson passed away Sept. 23, 2008.   She is survived by her husband Richard Sr. of 50 years; two children, Bruce (Julie) Wortman and Richard Jr. (Kimberly) Wortman; six grandchildren, Jason (Jennifer) Wortman, Brock Wortman, Nathan Reimers, Gary (Jamie) Rippee, Anthony (Stephine) Wortman, Amber Wortman, nine great-grandchildren; one sister Joyce Longshore; six nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James Ford; one granddaughter, Amy…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Jason Ho, 41

                                                                                                                                                                              Jason Ho, 41, of Holland, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. www.notierverleelangeland.com

                                                                                                                                                                              • Jeremy L. Mistura, 21

                                                                                                                                                                                Jeremy L. Mistura, 21, of Alanson, passed away Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Joan C. Morgan Dec. 8, 1933-Sept. 22, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                  Joan C. Morgan, 74, of Monroe died at 8:10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Rupp Funeral Home. She will lie in state at 10 a.m. Thursday at St.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Joan Cole

                                                                                                                                                                                    Cole, Joan M. Ann Arbor, MI Age 74, passed away September 23, 2008 at University of Michigan Hospital. A full obituary and service information will follow. Arrangements by Generations.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • John C. Keller

                                                                                                                                                                                      John C. Keller, 78, of Hillsdale, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at the V.A. Medical Center in Battle Creek. He was born March 12, 1930, in Williams County, Ohio to Herman and Mary (Krouskropf) Keller.  He was married June 20, 1959, to Caryl (Sossong) Keller and she preceded him in death Aug. 1, 1998. John retired from Trim Trends in Bryan, Ohio. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict, a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the Reading American Legion Post 360.…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • John K. Kinsler

                                                                                                                                                                                        John K. Kinsler, 78, of Gladwin, passed away Sept. 17, 2008 in Fenton.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Joseph Arthur Walters

                                                                                                                                                                                          Joseph Arthur Walters, 92, of Blissfield passed away on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Blissfield Place in Blissfield. He was born on Feb. 11, 1916, in Holloway, Mich., the son of Claude and Blanche (Kastel) Walters. Joseph worked as a farmer and as a maintenance man at Medusa Cement in Sylvania, Ohio. He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Riga, where he played on the church’s dart ball team. He also enjoyed spending time with his pulling ponies and bowling. He is survived by his four…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Joseph M. Kramer 1918-2008 Joseph M. Kramer, 89, Harbor Beach, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at St. John's Hospital-Macomb in Warren. He was born on November 28, 1918 in Harbor Beach, the son of the late Gabriel and Dorothy (Wengert) Kramer. Joe was a retired Sand Beach Township farmer and a partner with Melvin Kranz in Joe & Melvin's Excavating. He was a former sexton for the Rock Falls Cemetery and Our Lady of Lake Huron Church Cemetery. He was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach. He enjoyed playing cards, traveling to Las Vegas, where he took his first airplane ride in 1995, visiting casinos in Michigan and Canada and was an avid Detroit Tiger fan. He is survived by a sister, Lorraine Thompson, Flushing and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Kramer. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church. Fr. Bill Spencer officiated, with burial takingplace in the church cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. 

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                                                                                                                                                                                            • Joseph Magulski, 83

                                                                                                                                                                                              CHEBOYGAN - Joseph Magulski, age 83 of Cheboygan passed away Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 at his home.

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Joy Afman, 45

                                                                                                                                                                                                Joy M. Afman, 45, of Cassopolis, MI, passed away on Tuesday in her home. She was born May 3, 1963 in Douglas, MI. She is survived by her parents, Robert and Hilda Afman; two sisters, Faith (Michael) Rowe and Jane Harrison; one brother, Mark (Rebecca) Afman; four nephews; one niece; and three great-nieces. A funeral service will be on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in the Frist Baptist Church of Newberg, Jones, MI. The family will receive friends on Friday from 4-8 p.m. in the Connelly Funeral Home

                                                                                                                                                                                                • KEYWELL SARAH

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Beloved wife of the late Harry Keywell. Dear mother of Marcia (Mark) Scarr and Arthur (Harriet) Wiss. Loving grandmother of Traci (John) Smallwood, Heather (Steve) Corless, Mark Scarr Jr., Kathleen (A. James) Vella, Elizabeth Scarr, and Carrie (Brian) Wolschlager. Devoted great-grandmother of Mark, Claire, Armand, Charlie, William, Kelsey, Kevin, and Kaitlyn. Dearest sister of Sol Gold. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other loving family members, and friends. SERVICES SUNDAY, 12:30 P.M. AT THE…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • KULAS BERNARD G

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Age 69. Father of Anna (Mark), Bernard Jr., Frank (Renae). Brother of John (Helen), Frank, Virginia (Ray) and the late Edward. Grandfather of six. Memorial service Saturday September 27, 11 a.m., St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 26126 McDonald, Dearborn Heights, MI.


                                                                                                                                                                                                  • KURTAGH CATHRYN

                                                                                                                                                                                                    "KATIE" Passed away on September 25, 2008. A Memorial Celebration of Her Life will be held at Henry Ford Village at the corner of Ford and Greenfield Roads on Monday, September 29, 2008 at 1 p.m. in the Edison Room.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Katherine J. Theeck Sept. 23, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Theeck, Katherine J., age 84, of Carleton, September 23, 2008. Beloved wife of Walter Theeck. Loving mother of Walter (Lynn) Theeck, Jr., Ronald (Sue) Theeck, Thomas (Patricia) Theeck, Michael (Marilyn) Theeck and Patricia (Steve) Stiles.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Kathleen Broek, 56

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Kathleen Broek, aged 56, of Kentwood, passed away September 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Vera Broek. She is survived by her brother, Kenneth and Mary Broek;  stepnieces, Heather and Douglas Haveman, and Ashley Okkema. Funeral services will be  Saturday. 11:00 a.m. at Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids,  with Rev. Powers Payton officiating. Interment Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be  Saturday from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Memorial…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Kenneth Groom, 56

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kenneth William Groom, age 56, of Holland, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at Holland Hospice House. He was born August 23, 1952 in Durbin, Republic of South Africa, to Claude and Phyllis Maud (Lloyd) Groom, and moved here from South Africa eight years ago. Ken had been employed in High Level Access Security for Sky Com Inc. in South Africa and had previously been in bank management for Standard Bank and sales manager for Cullen's Satellite, all in South Africa.  He served in the South…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Kirk Thompson

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Kirk Thompson, 53, of Romulus, passed away Sept. 19, 2008. He was the beloved son of Norma Jean and the late James, loving father of Kirk (Marney) Thompson Jr. and Kevin (Pamela Barron) Thompson Sr., dear grandfather of Mikaya, Kalex, Kevin Jr. and Skyann. He was preceded in death by brothers, Larry and Jerry and grandson, Keelan. Arrangements are by Kernan Funeral Service, 1020 Fort St., Lincoln Park, (313) 381-2345.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • LOVELL JUDITH L

                                                                                                                                                                                                              will continue on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6:00 p.m. Please visit her webpage at www.niefuneralhomes.com to leave a memory.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Lance Cpl. Jonathon W. Watson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Lance Cpl. Jonathon W. Watson, 20, of Georgetown, Ill., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Camp Pendleton.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Lee Blohm Drelles

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Lee Blohm Drelles passed suddenly and tragically from this earth on Sept. 21, 2008. He was just 19 years old, celebrating his birthday on Aug. 22 and starting his sophomore year at Michigan Technologi...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Loretta Biller, 95

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Loretta Biller, 95, of Saugatuck, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. Arrangements will be announced by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 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,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Louis Maike

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Maike, Louis B. Chesaning, Michigan Passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at the Concerned Country Care in in Montrose. Age 85 years. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Walker-Martin Funeral Home, Chesaning. Fr. Richard Bokinskie will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary will be 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Complete obituary will be in Thursday's paper. Wmartinfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MAGULSKI JOSEPH

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Age 83, of Cheboygan and formerly of Detroit, retired DSR employee, passed away September 24, 2008. Services Monday, September 29, 2008 at Christian Funeral Home in Cheboygan.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • MATUSZAK LEONARD J JR

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                September 19, 2008, age 63 of Westlake Village, California. Beloved husband of Gayle. Loving father of daughter Laura and her husband Scott Wood, and son Eric and his wife Tricia. Proud grandfather of Will and Matthew. University of Michigan (1969) and University of Michigan - Flint (MBA, 1985). President and Chief Operating Officer of Western Dental in Orange, California. Board President of the Board of the California Association of Dental Plans. Memorial service Saturday, October 4 11 a.m. at Pierce…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • MILLER BRUCE R

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. funeral service at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Rd. (between Sheldon and Beck). Interment United Memorial Gardens. To view obituary and share memories, log on to www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • MYRICK OLLA FERN (NEE BAKER)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Age 85. September 24, 2008. Beloved wife of the late George William Myrick for 59 years. Loving mother of Robert (Carol), William, George, James, the late Sue Ann, John (Donna), Charles, and Daniel (Tracey). Dearest grandmother of Brian, Brandon, Craig (Amy), Sean, Jennifer, Madalynne, and Daniel Jr. Great-grandmother of Cayden. Mrs. Myrick was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved her family. She enjoyed watching her children grow and start families of their own. Mom especially…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Margaret E. Porter

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Margaret E. Porter, 91, of Blissfield passed away Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at her home. A memorial service is planned for Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at 4:30 p.m at the Zion United Brethren Church in Ogden Township. The family will receive visitors from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m at the church. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday’s Daily Telegram.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Marguerite Irene Kopp

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Marguerite Irene Kopp, age 80, of Hudson passed away Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 at her home. Arrangements pending at Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Marguerite Kopp

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          KOPP, MARGUERITE IRENE Age 80 years, of Hudson, MI, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at her home. She was born on June 7, 1928 in Ferndale, MI, the daughter of Horace and Peggy Ballagh. Marguerite lived her early life in Royal Oak and Carsonville, MI. She earned her B. A. in Art from Eastern Michigan University. On June 10, 1950, she married Ray Kopp, and they lived 58 years in the Hudson and Posey Lake area. Marguerite taught art in Hudson and Addison and worked as a kitchen designer in Jackson. She…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mary Belle Ryan, 91

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Mary Belle Ryan, 91 of Dimondale, formerly of Charlotte, Holland, Zeeland and Jackson, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, 206 W. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte.  Interment will be in the Hillcrest Memorial Park in Jackson. Visitation is 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today  at the funeral home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Mary E. Lerza

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- Mary E. Lerza, 91, a former longtime Hurley resident, died Monday afternoon, Sept. 22, 2008, at Franciscan Villa in South Milwaukee, where she had resided for the past several years.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mary Nichol Sept. 5, 1931-Sept. 24, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Mary Nichol, age 77, of Carleton, MI passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at 11:30 AM at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, MI, after a short 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…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Maurice L. Swihart

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Maurice L. Swihart, 85, of Howe, Ind., died Sept. 24, 2008 at his residence. Visitation is from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the First Church of God in LaGrange, Ind., where service are at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Brighton Cemetery, Howe, Ind.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • McLEOD DONALD

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of Service at 12 noon. Share a memory of Don at www.rggrharris.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Melanie A. Reeck Kitts

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Melanie A. Reeck Kitts, age 59, formerly of Palmyra, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at her home.  Melanie was born Jan. 18, 1949, in Trenton, Mich., to Melvin and Frances (Green) Reeck. She attended the one-room LeRoy School in Palmyra before transferring to the Adrian High School where she graduated with the Class of 1967. Melanie completed her schooling in Milwaukee at Patricia Stevens Career College. While there, she met Jimmy Ray Kitts whom she married in Taylor, Mich., on Sept. 29, 1968.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Michael E. Rigsby

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Michael E. Rigsby, 64, of Palmetto, Fla., died Sept.  23, 2008, at the Ellenton Hospice House in Palmetto, Fla. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at Frurip May Funeral Home, in LaGrange, where services are at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will take place in Woodruff Cemetery, Wolcottville, Ind. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Michael Paul Munson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Michael Paul Munson, age 48, of Coral Springs, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. He was born Oct. 27, 1959, in Three Rivers, Mich., the eldest son of Bernard and Lila Munson. After graduating from Sturgis High School, he earned a business degree from Eastern Michigan University and then a Juris Doctorate from University of Toledo. Michael and Kristi Mellen united in marriage on May 14, 1988, after which they moved to South Florida in 1991 where he was employed at Goldstein Lewin…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Milton Walter Kivi

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Milton Walter Kivi, 70, of 715 Garvey Street, Ironwood, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • NIELSEN FAYE D

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Friday 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 25535 Ford Rd., Dearborn Heights, MI. Arrangements made by the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, Garden City. Please sign the online guestbook at www.rggrharris.com .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Nancy Robinson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Robinson, Nancy Ann Ypsilanti, MI Age 78, died September 19, 2008. Mass Wednesday 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Cath-olic Church. Visitation at Janowiak Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. till time of mass. Please read her complete obituary and sign her Guest Book at janowiakfuneral home.com "Where Families Come First"

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Friday 3-9 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 Saturday 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas, 5780 Evergreen (just north of Ford Rd.).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Oleta Lajiness

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Oleta Lajiness, 87, of Monroe died Sunday at Alterra Sterling House.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Oleta M. Lajiness Feb. 18, 1921-Sept. 21, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Oleta M. Lajiness, age 87, of Monroe, died September 21, 2008, at Alterra Sterling House in Monroe.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Onabelle M. Samuel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Onabelle M. Samuels, 85, of Ludington, died Sept. 23. Dorrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Onabelle M. Samuels, 85, of Ludington, died Sept. 23. Dorrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • PAPPAS ANTONIA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            "TONI" Age 87, September 23, 2008. Beloved daughter of the late Harry and Chrissy Pappas. Loving sister of Nick (Davida) Pappas. Dear aunt of Nicholas H. Pappas. Lovingly cared for by the staff at Fairlane Nursing Center and remembered fondly by her dear friend Joan E. Keker. Funeral arrangements made by Charles R. Step Funeral Home. Services September 26 at 11:30 a.m. at SS Constantine and Helen Church, 36375 Joy Rd., Westland. Interment Perry Mount Cem., Pontiac.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Sunday 12 noon-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (between 9-10 Mile Rds., just N. of Grand River), downtown Farmington (248-474-5200). Interment St. Hedwig, Dearborn Heights. Memorial tributes suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, stjude.org . heeney-sundquist.com

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Howard Parven, 82, of Bloomfield Hills, died September 25, 2008. He was a well-known podiatrist for over 35 years. Howard is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Marcia Parven. Loving father of Sharon (Martin) McGladdery, Dr. Alan Parven and Carol (Sidney) Hutter. Dear brother of the late Shirley Horowitz, and the late Beverly Kunin. Loving grandfather of Jacob McGladdery and Daisy and Manny Hutter. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Service Sunday…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Friday 1-9 p.m. at Voran Funeral Home 23750 Goddard Rd. (Taylor Chapel). Rosary Friday 6 p.m. Interment Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • PETRELLA BERNADETTE MARY LOUISE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Age 62 of St. Clair Shores. Beloved wife of Don Louis. Dearest mother of Thomas Louis (Tracy). Loving sister of Carol Ann (Thomas) Cracchiolo and Thomas Barba. Special friend to Kathy (Thomas) Wilde and Shelia (Donald) Vandamme. Dear aunt of Dr. Bernadette (Hartmut Hanauske) Cracchiolo, Ann (Ron) Cracchiolo-Caraway, Lisa (John) Peracchio, Dr. Carol Noel (Rick) Laub. Great-aunt of seven. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Mass 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Paul F. Schnepp 1918-2008 Paul F. Schnepp, 89, Houston, Texas, formerly of Sebewaing, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at the Colonial Oaks Memory Care Facility in Houston following a brief illness. He was born October 27, 1918 in Sebewaing, son of the late Fred and Martha (Baur) Schnepp. He was united in marriage to Alma K. Gremel on June 1, 1946 in Sebewaing. She preceded him in death on September 5, 2000. He and Alma operated Schnepp's Paint and Wallpaper Store in Sebewaing for 35 years before retiring in July 1982. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing and was an avid golfer, bowler and loved to fish. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He is survived by two daughters, Connie Schnepp, Houston, Texas and Barbara (Frank) Hofmeister Jr., Dillon, Colo.; one grandson, Aaron Hofmeister, Lake Tahoe, Calif.; one sister, Lucille Copeland, Cass City and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Marion Graves. Funeral services were held on Monday, September 22, 2008 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. Rev. Charles Kuhl officiated, with burial taking place in the church cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Immanuel Lutheran Church. Arrangements were handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home, Sebewaing. 

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Peter J. Hebert 1918-2008 Peter J. Hebert, 90, Bad Axe, passed away Friday, September 19, 2008 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw. He was born July 15, 1918 in Chandler Township, son of the late Nelson and Virginia (Ducharme) Hebert. He was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dondineau on their family farm in Pinnebog. He was united in marriage to June Sternberg on November 30, 1941 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. After graduating from the Pinnebog High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 until 1945 on the U.S.S. West Point Navy Transport as a medic in the hospital corps. Peter was a well known banker in the Huron County area for 41 years. He first worked for Hubbard State Bank in Kinde. He was a former chairman of the board for Community Bank which had seven branches in Huron County. Peter was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. He was also a member of many area boards and clubs, including, Huron Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, the Knights of Columbus #1546, Bad Axe Rotary, V.F.W and Verona Hills Golf Course. He enjoyed visiting with his grandchildren, was an avid golfer at Verona Hills and you could also find hime having coffee with his friends at the local coffee roundtable. He is survived by his wife, June, Bad Axe; two daughters, Dina (Roger) Burley, Virginia and Sallie (Scott) MacGregor, Bad Axe; two sons, Peter (Pat) Hebert, Arizona and Charles (Andrea) Hebert, Rochester Hills; eight grandchildren, Scott (Melissa) MacGregor, Midland, James (Maria) MacGregor, Royal Oak, Erik Burley and Bryan Burley, both of Virginia, Peter Hebert, Cleveland, Ohio, Emily Hebert, New York City, Charles Hebert and MacKenzie Hebert, Rochester Hills; one great-grandchild, Colin MacGregor, Midland; two sisters, Florence Parkham, Caseville and Winifred English, Lansing and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Virginia, Lucille, Marilyn and Rosemary; five brothers,Wilford, Cletus, James, Robert, Adelar and a special nephew, Mike Sternberg. Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Father Robert J. Howe officiated, with burial taking place at Colfax Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe. 

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ralph W. Hogle

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ralph W. Hogle, 82, of Constantine, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Richard Brian Janney May 6, 1954-Sept. 22, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Richard Brian Janney, age 54, of Monroe died Monday, September 22, 2008. He was born May 6, 1954 in Portsmouth, NH. Mr. Janney graduated from Berkley High School and worked as a carpenter.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Richard S. Myers

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Richard S. “Slippery” Myers, 78, of Howe, Ind., died Sept. 22, 2008, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service at 11 a.m. Friday at the Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange. Burial will be in Fry Cemetery in Bronson, Mich. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Richard Wallick Sr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Richard Wallick Sr., 78, of Howe, Ind., died Sept. 21, 2008, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Mich.  Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Robert C. Hawkins

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Robert C. Hawkins, age 83 of Addison, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility in Hillsdale. He was born on August 18, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio to Maynard A. and Helen L. (Corwin) Hawkins.  He married Marilyn L. Ebbert on Dec. 20, 1947, in Angola, Ind., and she survives. He lived his early life in Toledo, and then in the Addison area for many years.  Robert graduated from Libbey High School in Toledo in 1943.  He farmed all his life.  He served in the United…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Robert E. Scott, 93

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Robert E. Scott, 93, of East Jordan, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Charlevoix Area Hospital.


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Robert Schaefer, 73, of Coldwater, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2008 at his home in Coldwater. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dutcher Funeral Home and will be announced as soon as they become available.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Robert W. Schaefer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        COLDWATER — Robert W. Schaefer, 73, of Coldwater, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 at his home. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Dutcher Funeral Home. Robert was born on April 22, 1935 in Payne, Ohio to Carl and Velta (Commer) Schaefer. He married Janet Caulley on June 12, 1977. Robert graduated from Bowling Green University in 1953 and served in the US Army. He was a former newscaster for Channel 21 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and also a radio host at a local…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Rollie Cole

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Rollie Cole of Jerome passed away Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 at his home under the loving care of his family and Southern Care Hospice. He was born Jan. 14, 1935 in Hancock County, Ohio the son of Birdine and Emily (Barnett) Cole. He is survived by his wife, of 54 years, Vera G. (Crawford) Cole, whom he married Feb. 26, 1954. He is also survived by 14 children, Ricky (Cynthia) Cole of Jerome, Rusty (Coleen) Cole of Osseo, Rollie Lynn (Betty) Cole of Arkansas, Rudy (Karen) Cole of North Adams, Debra (James)…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Rose A. Strayer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Rose A. Strayer, 95, of LaGrange, Ind., died Sept. 20, 2008, at Miller’s Merry Manor, LaGrange, Ind. Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange, Ind. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Plato United Methodist Church, LaGrange. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange, Ind. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Ruth M Oehlke

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ruth M Oehlke, 98, of Manistee, died Wednesday, Sept. 17. The Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements....

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • SADOWSKI AMELIA (NEE RZESZUTEK)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Sunday 2-9 p.m. at Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Rd., Eastpointe with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. Prayers at the funeral home with a Mass 10 a.m. St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 21120 Madison, St. Clair Shores.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Friday 2-8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial tributes are suggested to the Michigan Humane Society, www.michiganhumane.org . heeney-sundquist.com .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • SKENE CHARLES G

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Friday 5-8 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday 10 a.m. at Casterline Funeral Home, Inc., 122 W. Dunlap, Northville. Donations suggested to Angela Hospice 14100 Newburgh, Livonia, MI 48154 or Our Lady of Hope Cancer Center, St. Mary Mercy Hospital Foundation, 36475 5 Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48154.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • SORRENTINO ANTHONY F

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Please share a memory of Tony at www.kaulfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sally Jane (Sterling) Smith

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Sally Jane (Sterling) Smith, 55, of Xenia, passed away Tuesday afternoon Sept. 2, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton, Ohio, following a brief battle with cancer.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sharon K. Marshall

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sharon K. Marshall, age 63, of Homer, passed away Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at her home. She was born March 9, 1945 in Marshall to Warren W. and Lillian R. Kimball. On June 26, 1996, she married Keith H. Marshall; he preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 2006. Sharon was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service in Litchfield for over 30 years. She was a member of Litchfield Congregational Church and a 4-H leader. Sharon enjoyed line dancing, camping and especially her children and grandchildren. …

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                on Friday from 1- 8 p.m. at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black and Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Rd., White Lake, and on Saturday at church from 10 a.m. until service. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home for Cedar Crest Lutheran Church. Please leave a tribute of Mrs. Thomas at www.MEM.com

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Saturday 10 a.m. until 12 noon funeral service at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh Rd., Westland (btwn. Ford and Cherry Hill). Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens, West. To view obituary and share memories log on to www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • TRUSWELL STANLEY

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    "FRANK" Age 89. September 24, 2008. Beloved husband of Margaret for 61 years. Loving cousin of Dorothy Truswell and the late Edward. Devoted uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Saturday, 10 a.m. until the time of Service at 12:30 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Rd., Redford. Interment Oakview Cemetery. Please share a memory with the family at www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Timothy Woods Sept. 21, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Timothy Woods, 41, of Monroe died Saturday from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Monroe.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Timothy Woods Sept. 17, 1967-Sept. 21, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Timothy Woods, age 41, of Monroe and Gibraltar, MI, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008, in Monroe.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Violet V. Bishop

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Violet V. Bishop, 80, of Beaverton passed away Sept. 20, 2008 at Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre following along illness.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Virginia Weston Sept. 24, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Virginia Weston, 73, of Monroe died at 1:50 this morning. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • WAGNER BRIAN KEITH

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  July 9, 2008 in Orlando, Florida, age 48. Beloved brother of Cheryl, Charlene (Jack) Lucas, and Charles Jr. (Sandy). Son of the late Charles and Betty Wagner. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. He will be missed by many friends, including his best friend Jeri who was a pillar of support to him. He was an active member of the American Legion. Brian's great loves were University of Michigan and Mickey Mouse. Memorial Contributions in Brian's memory can be made to the Lions Eye Institute.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • WILLIAM J. AGAR DECKER William John Agar, age 74, of Decker, died Thursday, September 18, 2008 in Select Specialty Hospital, Saginaw. He was born March 19, 1934 in his Grandma's house in Elmwood Township to Harmon and Blanche (Smith) Agar. He married Joann F. Anderski June 27, 1959 in Saginaw. John served in the U.S. Air Force. He completed his toolmaker apprenticeship through Ford Motor Company and earned his journeyman card in 1958. John worked for tool companies in Saginaw before beginning work for Walbro as a tool engineer in 1983. He retired from Walbro in 1997. John was a 4-H Leader for nearly 30 years, teaching leather craft, photography, rocketry and woodworking. He was a member of the Sanilac County Fair Board, the Cass City Historical Society and the Cass City Genealogy Society and did a great deal of work on the research of the Elkland Township Cemetery map. John enjoyed golf and was a member of a golf league for many years. He truly enjoyed his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Joann; children, Stephen (Nesa) Agar, Belleville, Terry (Charles) Fahrner, Sebewaing and John (Barbara) Agar, Dearborn Heights; grandchildren, Kristy (Larry) Dumond, Andrew Fahrner, Aaron Fahrner, Robert Agar, Benjamin Agar and Daniel Agar; brother, Harmon (Nancy) Agar, Hart; sister, Thelma Chaussee, Westland and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters, Marilyn Weston and Elizabeth Verhuele. Funeral services were held in Colwood United Brethren Church with Pastor Phil Whipple officiating. Interment took place in Elkland Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association or Cass City Historical Society. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wanda Lee McMichael

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Wanda Lee (Tonkel) McMichael, 43, of  Merritt Island, Fla., passed away Saturday, Sept 20, 2008 at the University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor. She was born in Hillsdale on March 28, 1965 and graduated from Camden-Frontier High School in 1983.  Wanda played in the high school band and was a cheerleader, including squad captain, for five years.  In Florida, she was a realtor and broker, member of the Cocoa Beach Chamber of Commerce and a public speaker (on real estate) at Patrick Air Force Base. Wanda…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • William "Bill" Stocker 1924-2008 William "Bill" Stocker, 83, Bad Axe, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw. He was born September 17, 1924 in Dryden, to the late Donald and Ione (Hamlin) Stocker. He was united in marriage to Arlene Smith on March 26, 1944 in Wisconsin. She preceded him in death on December 22, 2007. Bill graduated from Dryden High School in the class of 1941. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945. He was self employed as a two-way radio repairman. He was a member of the Bad Axe First Presbyterian Church. He was councilman for the City of Bad Axe from 1966-1974 at which time he became the mayor until 1982 and was again a councilman for the next 11 years. He was a former Bad Axe Area firefighter. He was a life member of the Pigeon V.F.W Post 2236 and Verona-Huron Masonic Lodge #365 F&AM. He was very active and held many officer positions in these organizations. Bill enjoyed deer hunting and was an amateur radio operator. He is survived by two sons, Gerry (Elaine) Stocker, Bad Axe and James Stocker, Clarkston; daughter, Joy Krajenka, Bad Axe; two sisters, Margaret Glassford, Lapeer and Mary Ellen Rosebush, Dryden; nine grandchildren, Dennis and Bill Stocker, Renee Anderson, Sherrie Begely, Jon, Jeremy, Chris, Brian and Aaron Krajenka; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Stocker. Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home "Mac Chapel" in Bad Axe. Rev. Jon Dykshoorn officiated, with cremation following at Sunset Valley Crematory, Bay City. Memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary Fund. Arrangements were handled by the MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe. 

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • William J. Agar 1934-2008 William John Agar, 74, Decker, died Thursday, September 18, 2008 in Select Specialty Hospital, Saginaw. He was born March 19, 1934 in his Grandma's house in Elmwood Township to Harmon and Blanche (Smith) Agar. He married Joann F. Anderski June 27, 1959 in Saginaw. John served in the U.S. Air Force. He completed his toolmaker apprenticeship through Ford Motor Company and earned his journeyman card in 1958. John worked for tool companies in Saginaw before beginning work for Walbro as a tool engineer in 1983. He retired from Walbro in 1997. John was a 4-H Leader for nearly 30 years, teaching leather craft, photography, rocketry and woodworking. He was a member of the Sanilac County Fair Board, the Cass City Historical Society and the Cass City Geneology Society and did a great deal of work on the research of the Elkland Township Cemetery map. John enjoyed golf and was a member of a golf league for many years. He truly enjoyed his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Joann; children, Stephen (Nesa) Agar, Belleville, Terry (Charles) Fahrner, Sebewaing and John (Barbara) Agar, Dearborn Heights; grandchildren, Kristy (Larry) Dumond, Andrew Fahrner, Aaron Fahrner, Robert Agar, Benjamin Agar and Daniel Agar; brother, Harmon (Nancy) Agar, Hart; sister, Thelma Chaussee, Westland and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters, Marilyn Weston and Elizabeth Verhuele. Funeral services were on Monday, September 22, 2008 in Colwood United Brethren Church with Pastor Phil Whipple officiating. Interment took place in Elkland Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association or Cass City Historical Society. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Yolanda V. Bolach, 73, passed away in San Leandro, Calif. on Sept. 9. Yolanda was born in Chicago, Ill. on Feb. 23, 1935 to Michael and Angela Bolach. She moved with her family to Ludington and gradua...

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