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Leland R. Ackerman, Mayville, Age 82, died Thursday, July 8, 1999 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw. Mr. Ackerman was born November 27, 1916 in Juniata Township, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Maude (Frizzle) Ackerman. He and Arlene Hewlett were united in marriage on May 30, 1940 in Lakeview, Michigan. Mr. Ackerman retired from Grede Foundry in Vassar as a shell molder after 18 years of service. Mr. Ackerman was a member of Juniata Baptist Church. He enjoyed country music and farming. His family always came first in his life. Left to cherish his memory are wife: Arlene; son: Theodore and wife Althea Ackerman of Mayville; daughter: Diane Ackerman of Mayville; grandchildren Christy and husband Dave Rayl of Caro; Leland Ackerman of Mayville; brother and sisters: William and wife Alice Ackerman of Vassar; Elizabeth and husband Fred Enos of Caro; Elnora and husband Carl Brock of Caro; Margaret and husband Bob Schemm of Richville; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Bob and sister Evelyn. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Monday July 12, 1999 at Juniata Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Richard Flanders officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery. Family will be present to receive friends at Martin Funeral Home in Vassar 5-9pm Saturday and 10:12:30 & 1:30-5:30 & 6:30 -9pm Sunday. On Monday 10 until time of services at 11am. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Donald Milton Adams, age 76, of Fairgrove died Wednesday January 6, 1999 at Bay Medical Cntr. Funeral services will be 11am Saturday from Fairgrove Presbyterian Church. Rev. Mr. Walter David officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery with Military Honors by Fairgrove VFW Post #7486. Family will be present at the Martin Funeral Home, Clark Chapel- Fairgrove to receive friends 3-5 and 7-9pm Friday. Friday evening the Caro Mt. Moriah Lodge #226 will assemble at the funeral home for a Masonic memorial at 7:30pm. Saturday morning Mr. Adams will be taken to church to lie in state from 10am until time of services at 11am. Memorials may be considered for the Fairgrove Presbyterian Church window fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and at church.

Lisa A. Allen, Richville, age 35 died Wednesday December 9, 1998 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She was born in Saginaw August 18, 1963 and lived in Richville her entire life. She was a member of St. Michaels Lutheran Church in Richville. She is survived by her parents Arnold and Sally Allen of Richville. Brother: Arnold and wife Cindy Allen Jr. of Richville; Sister: Laurie Revesz of Vassar; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11am Saturday from St. Michael Lutheran Church Richville. Rev. David Hakes and Pastor Wes Gillaspie officiating with burial in St. Michael Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive firends at the Martin Funeral Home Vassar from 6pm - 9pm Friday and at church from 10am until time of services at 11am. Memorials may be directed to American Diabetes Assoc.

Athern M. Archer, age 81, of Millington died December 24, 1999 at home. Funeral services will be held 1:00pm Monday December 27, 1999 from Miles Martin Funeral Home. Pastor Curtis Lilly officating with burial at Flint Memorial Park. Family will recieve friends at the funeral home Sunday from 11:00 am to 9:00pm and on Monday 9:00am to time of service. Memorial contruibutions can be directed to Friendship Freewill Baptist Church or McLaren Hospice, envelopes are avaible at the funeral home. He was born in Perry, Arkansas on June 27, 1918 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ides and Eva (Hubbard) Archer. He and Betty A. Richey were united in marriage on November 22. 1967. He retired in 1980 from Flint Board of Education, he worked maintance throughout the Flint Schools. Surviving are wife: Betty; 2 daughters: Mary and husband Tom Rasmussen of Millington; Celia and husband Steve Bowman of Clio; 2 sons: Jimmie and wife Karen Jones of Montrose; Athern Jr. and wife Susan Archer of Millington; 6 grandchildren: Tony Wood; Brandon Gregory; Amber Gugin; Nicole Lynn Jones; Lyndsey Archer; Jennifer Bowman; 2 sisters and 1 brother: Dovie George of Ark.; Mattie Minner and Thurman Archer both of IL. He was preceded in death by parents 8 brothers and sisters.

Lauren Bader, age 92 of Clio-Mt. Morris died Thursday July 29, 1999 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Monday from Miles Martin Funeral Home with Rev. Mr. Richard Cook officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park. Family will receive friends at funeral home 12-9pm Sunday. Memorials may be considered for the Arthritis or Cancer funds. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Born June 11, 1907 in Mayville the son of Mr. and Mrs. John and Etta (Stalker) Bader. He and Mary J. Auer were united in marriage on July 1936. She preceded him in death July 1, 1994. Lauren owned and operated Bader Well Drilling from 1944 until his retirement in 1972. Prior to operating his business he was employed with Buick Motor Division as an electrician. He was a member of Mt. Morris Senior Citizens where he enjoyed playing cards. His great enjoyment came while with his family. Surviving are: daughter: Shirley Batterbee of Clio; 2 grandsons: Lauren and wife Tracie Batterbee of Gladwin; John Batterbee of Gladwin; Great Grandchildren: Katie Burwell; Emilee Burwell; Christopher Batterbee; Nicholas Batterbee; Justin Batterbee; and Vanessa Batterbee; Brothers and Sisters-in law: Helen Scott of Clio; Rose Darley of Flint; Theresa Hess of Gladwin; Emma Auer of Gladwin; Bert Auer of Gladwin; Jim Auer of Gladwin; Special brother and sister-in-law: Vera and Don Darley of Clio; Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, wife, son-in- law: Ron Batterbee, and granddaughter Cindy Batterbee Campbell.

Nathaniel Hamilton-Wayne Baker, Vassar, was born and died on Tuesday, October 20, 1998 at Saginaw General Hospital, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James and Ronda (McCartney) Baker. Left to cherish his memory are; his parents, brother, Nicholas; Great Grandparents, William and Delphine Abbott of AuGres, Willie Dady of Bay City, Ernest and Jane McCartney of Saginaw, Bill and Patty Davis of Vassar; Aunts and Uncles, April McCartney and Robert Hunt of Tawas, Thomas and Patty Baker of Vassar, Christina and Emil Wodicka of Virginia, Brandon and Valorie Baker of Vassar; several Great Aunts & Uncles and Cousins. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Saturday, October 24, 1998 at Martin Funeral Home in Vassar with Rev. Mr. Richard Sheppard officiating. Burial in Babyland at Riverside Cemetery.

Raymond Peter Baranski, age 79, of Vassar, died Tuesday May 4, 1999 at Veterans Hospital, Ann Arbor. Funeral will be 10:00 AM Saturday May 8, 1999 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church. Rev. Robert Navarre officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery with Military graveside services by the VFW Post. Family will receive friends at the Martin Funeral Home, Vassar, Friday 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Scripture Wake Services will be 7pm on Friday. On Saturday Mr. Baranski will lie in state at the church from 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Those desiring may consider donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Assoc. or VFW Cass River Post #3692. Envelopes available at the Funeral Home. Raymond was born December 17, 1919 in Caro, MI. the son of Mr. and Mrs. William and Antoinette (Potowski) Baranski. Raymond and Annie Franko were united in marriage on November 24, 1939 in Reese, MI. He was a veteran of WWII serving 1944-1945 with CO 1, 306th Infantry in Okinawa, Shima, Leyte Kerama Rhetto. He received 4 Bronze Battle Stars on his Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon and one on the Phillippine Liberation Ribbon. He was awarded the Purple Heart medal for wounds received on Okinawa May 4, 1945. He and 4 brothers served in the military during WWII. Before military service, he worked for Eaton Foundry as production worker for approximately 6 years. When he returned home from the army he bought a farm where he worked until 1962. Raymond enjoyed flowers, gardening and hunting. Surviving are his wife: Annie; daughters: Janet and husband Ronald Ramsey of Cheboygan; Kathy and husband Paul Fox of Sebring, Florida; daughter-in-law Mary Rummler of Saginaw; grandchildren: Julie Falconer Joliet of IL; Chris Ramsey Seattle of WA.; Lisa Stohr Fairview of OH; Ray Baronski III of East Lansing; Jason and Tom Fox of Sebring, FL; Lt. Michael Fox of Norfolk, VA.; Brothers: Frank Baranski of Caro; John Baranski of Ft. Myers, FL.; William Baranski of Vassar; Sisters: Genevieve Baranic of Caro; Dorothy Kovacs of Caro; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his son, Raymond Baranski, Jr.,Brother, Ed. Baranski, Sisters, Cecilia Davis and Marion Martinka.

Howard D. Barcalow,Graveside services for Howard D. Barcalow, 84, of Richmond, Va.,formerly of Reese, Mich., will be held on Friday, at the Brookside Cemetery in Fairgrove, Mich.,with a memorial service at 2 p.m.Saturday, at the First Baptist Church of Saginaw, Mich. Born Jan.6, 1914, in Grand Rapids, Mich.,the son of Howard and Elizabeth Barcalow, he died Saturday, July 11, 1998, at Sherman Hospital in Elgin. A resident of Richmond, Va.,having moved there from Reece, Mich., Howard was a business manager for the Reece Public Schools for 25 years prior to retirement.He was a veteran having served in the Army during World War II.He was a member of the Huguenot Road Baptist Church in Richmond and the Reece Rotarian Club of Reece. Survivors include his wife, Marian, whomhe married in 1940; daughters, Mary Jane (Stan) Barcalow Holat of Elgin and Donna (Robert) Barcalow Morey of Holegate, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ronald Barcalowin 1967, in Vietnam; twin brother, Harold Barcalow; and sister, Ida Lenwell. Visitation will be at the time of services only, with a reception to follow the service. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Saginaw, Mich.or to the Huguenot Road Baptist Church of Richmond, Va. Cook County, Illinois Obituaries~1998

Leta Barriger, Cass City, age 98, died Sunday Sept. 6,1998 at Tender Care Nursing Home. Funeral will take place on Thursday Sept. 10, 1998 at 1:00pm at Martin Funeral Home- Fairgrove. Pastor Kevin Harbin officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6pm-9pm on Wednesday and 10am to time of service on Thursday. Mrs. Barriger was born on March 21,1900 in Fairgrove MI, the daughter of M/M James and Anna (Trimble) Davison. She married Armond M. Barriger on November 21,1919. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Fair grove and a Blue Star Mother. Survivors are daughter: Robie and husband John Smith of St. Helen; Sons: Melvin H. and wife Ruth Barriger of West Branch; Pat A. and wife Joe Ann Barriger of Fairgrove; Harry A. And wife Sue Barriger of Gwinn; Sister: Waive Mc Donald of Cadillac; Brother: Ralph Davison of Leesburg, FL.; Over 100 grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren.

Lena Mae Barrons, age 91, of Watrousville, died Monday, June 14, 1999 at Bay Special Care Center. Mrs. Barrons was born April 3, 1908 in Kingston, MI, the daughter of Charles and Margeurita (Hunt) Tedford. She married Ernest Barrons, who preceded her in death November 1988. Mrs. Barrons was a member of Watrousville Methodist Church, United Methodist Women's Club, Mother's Club of Watrousville, Senior Club of Caro and 4-H leader for many years. Left to cherish her memory are 5 daughters: Dorothy Mullins of Caro; Darline & husband Richard Wilder of Caro; Wilda and husband Neil Hess of Vassar; Nancy and husband Dale Kreil of Vassar; Karen and husband Charles Hughey of Romulus; Sisters: Beatrice Randall of Cass City; Agnes Schultz of Caseville. She was preceded in death by her son, Ernest January 4, 1992; 2 sisters: Edith and Maude; 3 brothers: Ike, Bill and Lester Tedford; 1 son-in-law: Robert Mullins. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday at Martin Funeral Home in Vassar with Wayne E. Samson Pastor Watrousville United Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Watrousville Cemetery. Family will received friends at the funeral home 1-9pm Wednesday and 9am until time of services on Thursday. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to Watrousville United Methodist Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home or church.

Earl T. Bates, of Benbrook, Texas, died on Wednesday, March 24, 1999 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was 77 years of age. Surviving are his wife, Harper Bates of Benbrook; a daughter, Brenda and Lamar Avery of Forth Worth, Texas; brothers, Bob Bates of Cleveland, Ohio, Grant Bates of Vassar, and Don Bates of Miami, Oklahoma; a sister, Margaret Holiday of Sacramento, California; grandchildren, Kristy Carleton and Brent Carleton, both of Fort Worth, and Jennifer Reid of Petersburg, Florida; and several nieces and nephews in the Vassar area. Mr. Bates was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Edna Bates; and a son, Tommy Bates. Funeral services were held on March 27, 1999 at the First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth with Dr. Bill Longsworth and Dr. Lamar Smith officiating. Interment was Laurel Land Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Dale Holsey, Sam Ozee, Richard Luper, John Boydston, Max Fisher, and Tracy Hibler. Vassar Pioneer Times

Maverick Dylan and Maguire Devon Bennett, twins of Mayville, were stillborn on Friday, February 5, 1999 at the Lapeer Regional Hospital in Lapeer. They are survived by their parents, Matthew and Deana Bennett of Mayville; brothers, Dawon, 3, and Dallas, 1; grandparents, David and Diane Tompkins of Fostoria and Lawson and Alma Bennett of Mayville; great grandparents, Elmer and Verona Smith of Silverwood, Wayne and Donna Tompkins of Tawas City, Marjorie and the late Douglas Bennett of Mayville, and Harry and Lucille Redman of Mayville; aunts and uncles, Denise Tompkins and fiance Billy Raulson of Silverwood, Debra and Robert Burns of Vassar, Darlene and Timothy Taylor of Fostoria, Darci Tompkins of Fostoria and David Bennett of Mayville; and many other relatives. Burial was in Rich Township Cemetery. A memorial service was conducted Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Fostoria Baptist Church in Fostoria with Rev. Robert Wall officiating. Memorials may be made to the family. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette.

Enid Anna Billings, of Vassar, died on Thursday, April 8, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. She was 86 years of age. Surviving are four children; Delores McGill of Vassar, Floyd and Thelma Holley of Vassar, Gary and Judy Threehouse of Unionville, and Fern Owen of Caro; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Pearl Seiden of Florida; and a brother, Waldo and Della Schram of Waterford. A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 17, 1999 at the Martin Funeral Home-Clark Chapel in Vassar with Rev. Charles Green officiating. Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements were in care of Martin Funeral Home-Clark Chapel, Vassar. Vassar Pioneer Times March 1999

James L. Blades, 63, of Nacogdoches, Texas, and formerly of Cass City, died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999, in Texas. Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, in Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City, with the Rev. Margaret Passenger of Kingston United Methodist Church officiating.

Bernice M. Bondarenko, Died Tuesday May 18, 1999 at Brian's House in Essexville. Age 78. Bernice was born April 20, 1921 in Fairgrove. She was married to Alex Bonderenko February 24, 1940 in Gilford. She was a member of the Gilford United Methodist. Church. She is survived by Husband: Alex; 1 Daughter: Judy and husband Gary Harrington of Cass City; Grandchildren: Pat and wife Karen Sheridan Jr. of Fairgrove; Mike and wife Kelly Sheridan of Fairgrove; Shawn and wife Leslie Sheridan of Frankenmuth; Jodie and husband Dan Dolgner of Burr Ridge, IL.; Heather Harrington of Royal Oak, MI.; 7 GreatGrandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter Barbara K. Sheridan and a Grandson Thomas Sheridan. Funeral Service will take place 10:00 AM Friday at the Gilford United Methodist Church with Rev. Kevin Harbin officiating with burial in Brookside Cemetery. Friends may call at the Martin Funeral Home in Fairgrove 6-9 PM Wednesday and 9-9 Thursday and at the church on Friday from 9:00 AM until time of service. Memorial contributions may be directed to Brian's House, Gilford United Methodist Church or the donors favorite charity.

Nelson Briggs, died Saturday February 27,1999 at St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas. Age 83, he was born May 18, 1915 in Vassar and had resided in the Mayville - Vassar area most of his life. He married Josephine K. Plane November 16, 1934. Prior to his retirement he had been engaged in farming and had also been a milk hauler for many years. He is survived by his wife Josephine; 1 Son and 2 Daughters: Marvin and wife Karen Briggs of National City; Bonnie and husband Stuart Thorton; Diane and husband Raymond TerBush; 14 Grandchildren; 21 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great Great Grandchildren; 3 Brothers: Wesley Briggs of Millington; Carl Briggs of Houghtan Lake; and Robert Briggs of Flint. He was preceded in death by a Son Garry Briggs, 2 Sisters: Madeline and Ruth, and 4 Brothers: Harold , Raymond, Clark and Ron. Funeral Services will take place on 2:30 P.M Tuesday at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar with Pastor Douglas Stockwell will officiate with burial in Tuscola Twp. Cemetery. The Family will receive friends at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar from 4-9 PM Monday and from 12 noon on Tuesday until time of service.

Damon Nelson Brink, age 67, formerly of Akron, died Wednesday September 23, 1998 at his home in Cape Coral, Florida. A native of Akron, Michigan, Mr. Brink had been a resident of Cape Coral since 1986. He was the former owner of The Black Dahlia in Akron and he owned and operated his own Farm for over 30 years. Survivors include his four sons: Drew (Jennifer) Brink, Cape Coral, FL, Scott (Marilyn) Brink, Beaverton, Michigan, Chris (Lori) Brink, Springhill, Tennessee, and John Brink Charlotte, Michigan. Two daughters: Diane (Sidney) Long, Charlotte, Michigan, and Melissa (Dean) Bevacqua, St. Clair Shores, Michigan, One brother Duane Brink, Punta Gorda, FL, Two sisters: Sharon Williams, Wilmington, Ohio and Lois (Felix) Finian, Saginaw, Michigan. Also surviving are nine grand children and one great grandchild. Funeral Services will be held at Martin Funeral Home in Fairgrove on Saturday September 27, 1998 burial services will be held at Brookside Cemetery.

Doris Joan Buchinger "Trinklein - Krick", Birch Run, age 60, died Wednesday, January 13, 1999 at St. Mary Hospital in Saginaw. Mrs. Buchinger was born October 21, 1938 in Birch Run the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf A. and Angeline B. (Ranke) Trinklein. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Vassar and worked as a waitress at Zehnders in Frankenmuth for 34 years. Surviving are 3 daughters, Judy and husband Al Pashby of Birch Run; Mary and husband Brian Bauer of Chesterfield, and Karen and husband Rick Fisher Jr. of Vassar; 7 grandchildren, Tiffany, Christine and Donovan Pashby, Joshua and Katie Bauer, and Richard III and Zack Fisher; very special friend Dick Fisher Sr. She was preceded in death by husband Don Buchinger. Funeral services will be held 10 am Saturday at Martin Funeral Home in Vassar with Pastor Scott Lindner officiating. Burial at Eastlawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home 12-9pm Thursday, and 9am-9pm Friday. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to Grace Lutheran Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Kenneth Lee Burrows, of Vassar Township, age 65, died Tuesday, April 14, 1998 at St. Mary Hospital in Saginaw. Born March 4, 1933 in Lapeer the son of Mr. and Mrs. George and Alice Burrows. He and Ruth Fulsher were united in marriage on December 6, 1985 in Bay City. Mr. Burrows retired from Universal Engineering in Frankenmuth in 1987 for the shipping department after 38 years of service. He enjoyed watching baseball and going to the movies. Surviving are wife Ruth; Children; Kenneth Jr. and wife Janice Burrows of Millington; Joyce and husband Richard Sanders of Vassar; Karen and husband Bruce Hadden of Birch Run; Joel Burrows of Vassar; stepchildren ; Dawn Helm of Caro; Marina Boadway of Fairgrove; 11 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren; 9 Step grandchildren; Sisters and Brothers; Doris Thumm of Spokane, Washington; Sharon Mattozzi of Green Acres, Washington; Rose Marie Turner of Santa Rosa, California; Ray Burrows of Lake Orion, Michigan; Half Sister; Ruth Carlin of Washington; He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Leroy. Funeral services will be held 1pm Friday at Martin Funeral Home, Clark Chapel in Vassar with Pastor Carl Avery officiating. Burial in Tuscola Cemetery. Family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday 2-5pm and 7-9pm. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to the Family Discretionary Fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Amelia "Dell" Bustamante, 90, of Alpena, formerly of Cass City, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, at home. Born Amelia Thomaszewski on Oct. 24, 1908 in Manistee, she married Joseph Bustamante. He preceded her in death in 1960. She was a member of the Garden Club and Doll Club. She is survived by two sons, Anthony and his wife, Cecile, of Sterling Heights, and Michael and his wife, Nancy, of Sterling Heights; two daughters, Mary (Mrs. Earl) Sageman of Elkton and Barbara (Mrs. Ed) Retherford of Alpena; a daughter-in-law, Rosemary Bustamante; 32 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death in 1997 was a son, Joseph. Arrangements were handled by Bannan Funeral Home. A memorial Mass took place Oct. 1, 1999, at SS. Cyril and Methodius in Sterling Heights. Interment was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.

Dorothy E. Campbell, Vassar, died Monday, July 12, 1999 at St. Luke's Hospital in Saginaw. Age, 79. Mrs. Campbell was born June 21, 1920 in Flint the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry and Amelia (Arnst) Meinecke. She and Herbert Heidenberger were united in marriage November 19, 1938. He preceded her in death December 28, 1968. On October 1971 she married Douglas Campbell who preceded her in death in 1995. She had several foster children before she and Herbert adopted Eugene, James, Nancy and Kenneth. A member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Vassar where she was the oldest and longest Communicant member. A member of the Ladies Aid Society and the Musical MaMas. Mrs. Campbell enjoyed making rugs on her loom, sewing, crafts, flowers and gardening. She was employed by Byron Roth Turkey Farm until they closed. Retired form Vassar Manufacturing after 15 years of service. Surviving are children: Eugene and wife Frances Heidenberger of East Lansing; James and wife Bonnie Heidenberger of Vassar; Nancy Judd of Lima, Ohio; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Geraldine Sukeriekoff of Berkley; Harold and wife Jeanne Meinecke of Otisville; Henrietta Vargo of Gilford; Robert and wife Luella Meinecke of Millington; Mildred and husband Laverne Coon of Otisville; John and wife Patricia Meinecke of Millington; Henry and wife Arlene Meinecke of Davison; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, son, Kenneth Heidenberger and sister Amelia Perry who lived in Vassar. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday July 16, 1999 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church with Rev. James Naumann officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar on Thursday 9am-12 Noon, 1-5pm and 6-9 pm. On Friday morning Mrs. Campbell will be taken to church to lie in state , where friends may call from 10am until time of services at 11:00am. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to Leader Dogs for the Blind.

Nancy J. Campbell, of Millington, died on Saturday, March 27, 1999 at the Genesys Health Park in Grand Blanc. She was 60 years of age. Mrs. Campbell leaves to cherish her memories her husband and family; Mr. Ronald (Ron) Campbell of Millington; her children, Laurie and Douglas Jackson, Lisa and Bob Boulis, all of Millington, Tim Campbell of Fort Worth, Texas, and Matthew Campbell of Royal Oak; two grandchildren, Amy Jackson and Ian Boulis; one brother, Cliff and Kathy Hacker of Millington; one sister, Maxine and Ed Bigelow of McKinley; and one brother-in-law, Ray Miller of Hudson, Florida. She also leaves her extended family as well as several nieces, nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Miller; a brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Barbara Hacker, and her parents. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at the St. Bernards Catholic Church in Millington with Rev. Fr. Richard Szafranski officiating. Interment was in Pinegrove Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Millington Community Center Fund. Funeral arrangements were in care of Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington. Vassar Pioneer Times

Doris M. Carrington, of Vassar died on Thursday, April 15, 1999 at the Frankenmuth Care Center. She was 77 years of age. Surviving is one daughter, Kathy Windsor of Bremon, Indiana; one son, Bernard Killin of Vassar; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 17, 1999 at the Hanlin Chapel in Vassar wit Pastor Rick Sheppard officiating. Funeral arrangements were in care of Hanlin Chapel for Funerals of Vassar. Vassar Pioneer Times

Robert M. Cartwright, 79, of Unionville passed away Wednesday evening, Sept. 1, 1999, at Bay Medical Center. He was born in Unionville on July 22, 1920, the son of Harry O. and Mildred I. Morford Cartwright. On March 30, 1943, he married the former Helen Marie Lenhard in Gagetown. She preceded him in death in 1995. Mr. Cartwright served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Unionville Moravian Church. Following his graduation from Michigan State University, he was a teacher with the Unionville and Gagetown school systems, and then became principal at Akron-Fairgrove public schools and Unionville-Sebewaing Area Public Schools. He was also athletic director and coach at Unionville and USA schools. He was a proud member of the Michigan Coaches Hall of Fame, the USA Schools Hall of Fame, the Michigan Sports Sages and for a number of years hosted a WKYO Radio program entitled, "Let's Talk Sports." He was a member of the American Legion Post 421, Unionville, a member of the Masonic Lodge, Caro, and was very active in the Thumb Meet of Champions and an avid golfer. For many years he was a member of the Country Gospel Orchestra. He is survived by his son, Larry Cartwright and his wife, Berta, of Charlotte; daughters, Kathie Abke and her husband, Lynn, of Bad Axe, Colleen Schoenfeldt and her husband, David, of Macomb, Holly Geurts and her husband, Dan, of Gladstone, Bonnie Kauffold and her husband, Randy, and Tracy Kemp and her husband, Paul, of Sebewaing; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, at the Unionville Moravian Church with the Rev. Terry Weavil officiating. lnterment will be in Columbia Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Unionville Funeral Chapel. Mr. Cartwright will also lie in state from 1 p.m. until the time of the services on Sunday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Unionville Moravian Church or the charity of the donor's choice.

Virginia C. Chalmers, Fairgrove, age 83, died April 24, 1999 at Tuscola Medical Care Facility. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held 12:00 pm Saturday May 1, 1999 at Fairgrove United Methodist Church Rev. Kevin Harbin officiating. She was born June 22, 1915 in Detroit the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton D. And Millie (Kinney) Oak. Surviving are: husband Melvin W. Chalmers.

Irene Norma Clouse, Vassar, age 79, died Sunday, October 11, 1998 at Covenant Medical Center-Harrison in Saginaw. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday at Martin Funeral Home in Vassar with Rev. Mr. Cyril Haines officiating. Burial at Riverside Cemetary. Family will receive friends at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar on Tuesday from 11am until 9pm and on Wednesday 9am until time of service at 11am. She was born November 21, 1918 in Vassar, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison and Matilda (Roth) Levis. She and Walter Clouse were united in marriage on February 28, 1937. He preceded her in death after 52 years of marriage on January 25, 1989. Those left to cherish her memory are; 2 children, Walene and husband Gary Blasius of Vassar, Richard Walter Clouse of Vassar; 4 grandchildren, Gary and wife Rachel Blasius of Concord, N.C., Heidi Blasius of Raleigh, N.C., Todd Blasius and fiancee Cory of Fostoria, Kevin and wife Patricia Blasius of Millington; 3 great grandchildren, Kevin, Taylor and Brandon; several neices and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, huaband and infant daughter, 3 brothers, infant brother Harold, Clarence and Roy.

Isabelle May Colling, of Millington, died on April 6, 1999 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility. She was 87 years of age. Surviving is one brother, Charles Colling of Millington, two nieces; Lois and Richard Ladd of Mayville, and Margaret and Emile Lacramp of Sequim, Washington; five nephews, Robert and Shirley Colling, Dalton and Barbara Colling, all of Fostoria, Delbert Tilley of Rochester, Alton and MaryKay Colling of Rochester, New York, and Kenton and June Colling of Millington; and many grand and great-grand nieces and nephews, and a special cousin, Barbara Breinager of Millington. A Rebecca Memorial Service and an Eastern Stars Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, April 7, 1999. Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 8, 1999 at the United Methodist Church in Millington with Pastor Paul Amstutz officiating. Interment was in Watertown Township Cemetery in Fostoria. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the United Methodist Church in Millington. Funeral arrangements were in care of Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington. Vassar Pioneer Times

Kenneth S. Copeland, 80, of Cass City passed away Friday morning, Jan. 22, 1999, at the James E. Cartwright Care Center in Saginaw. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons and one daughter and their spouses, K. Norman Copeland and his wife, Rosemary, of Kalamazoo, Ronald Copeland and his wife, Mary, of Lakeland, Fla., Wayne Copeland and his wife, Marcia, of Bad Axe, Jon Sawicki and his wife, Joann, of Greenfield, Ind., and Beryl Bliss and her husband, Robert, of Cass City; two stepdaughters, Christine Guewa and her husband, Bill, of Unionville, and Kathryn McCullough of Cass City; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters, Howard Copeland of West Branch; Gladys Hendrick; Harold Copeland and his wife, Helen, and Helen Decker and her husband, Jerry, all of Cass City; two sisters-in-law, Blanche Copeland of Cass City and Leone Copeland of Fla.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999, at the Cass City United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dr. Phillip Rice will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Cass City United Methodist Church or the James E. Cartwright Care Center. Arrangements were handled by the Wakeman Funeral Home of Saginaw.

Ellen (Toots) Coltson, 92, of Kingston died Friday, August 6, 1999 at Lamotte Retirement Home in Decker, Michigan. Mrs. Coltson was a life long resident of the Kingston area. She was born June 12, 1907 in Shabbona, daughter of the late George and Elma (Gotham) Parrott. Ellen was a 1926 graduate of Marlette High School, married Irl J. Coltson January 12, 1927 in Kingston, he passed away February 5, 1989. She was a past member of the White Creek Floral Club and Lamotte Presbyterian Church and attended the Marlette 1st. Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one son: Ronald and Loris Coltson of Marlette and one daughter: Patricia and Clair Innes of Hoschton, Georgia; one sister Katherine Turner of Manhatten, Kansas; 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Irl, parents George and Elma, brothers Herb, Earnest, Jim, George, Dewey, Fred; sisters Hazel and Estella. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 10, 1999 at 11:00 am at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette with Rev. John R. Allan officiating. Burial was at the Kingston Cemetery in Kingston. Memorial may be given to the Marlette United Hospice or Marlette 1st Presbyterian Church. Visitation was held at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette on Sunday 6 pm to 9 pm and Monday 1 pm to 9 pm. Casket bearers were: John Innes, Shawn, Coltson, Brian Coltson, Neal Coltson, Gary Coltson and Terry Coltson.

Marilyn Florence Cooper, age 61, of Vassar died Friday, November 26, 1999 at her home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 29, 1999 at Vassar First Baptist Church with Pastor Douglas Stockwell officiating. Burial at Millington Cemetery. Family will be present to receive friends at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar 6-9pm Saturday and 9am until 9pm Sunday. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to Vassar Baptist Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home or church. Mrs. Cooper was born November 25, 1938 in Vassar, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Rosanna (Summerfield) Ill. She and Wayne C. Cooper were united in marriage August 24, 1957 at Millington Baptist Church. She was a member of Vassar First Baptist Church and the choir. Left to cherish her memory are husband: Wayne; son: Terry and wife Theresa Cooper of Millington; five grandchildren: Christopher, Michael, Nicholas, Regina and Justina; mother: Rosanna Servis of Millington; brother: Cleo Ill of Millington; sister: Rosemary and husband Jim Childs of Bridgeport; special sister-in-law: Lorine Cooper of Saginaw; sisters-in-laws: Wavis Roberts, Karen Cooper, Mary Jane Gross all of Millington, Bernadine Korth of Grand Blanc; brother-in-law: Gary Cooper of Millington; friend: Helen Wellemeyer; many nieces and nephews.

Vivian N. Cowper, 79, passed away Thursday, August 19, 1999 at Four Seasons Health Care Center in Bad Axe. She lived in Marlette for 37 years and was previously from the Tuscola County area. She was born on May 29, 1920 in Ruth, Michigan to the late Milton and Jessie (Cleland) Thompson. She married Harold Cowper on November 14, 1936 in Deckerville, Michigan. He preceded her in death on June 26, 1994. She worked for the Marlette Dry Cleaners for 35 years and attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Sandusky and Vassar. She is survived by three sons, Ronald (Patricia) Cowper of Reese, Donald Cowper of Marlette and Jim Cowper of Brown City; four daughters, Joan (Bud) Dennis of Mayville, Janet (David) Leaman of Vassar, Carol (Don) Scribner of Vassar and Norine (Gerald) Kelley of Deford; a sister, Vera Schumacher of Sandusky; 28 grandchildren; and 49 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; parents, Milton and Jessie; a daughter, Joyce; a sister, Betty; one grandson; and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, August 22, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette with pastor Jeff Jorgensen officiating. Interment was at the Marlette Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Four Seasons Health Care Center, or the Lamotte Missionary Church.

Naomi Ysletta Cox, age 93 of Mt. Morris died Wednesday Oct. 7, 1998 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral services will be 1pm Saturday from Miles Martin Funeral Home. Pastor Thomas Craighead officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home after 12 noon Friday. Memorials may be directed to her church the Bray Road Baptist Church. Born September 26, 1905 in Vassar the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy and Blanch Watkins. She and Bert Cox were united in marriage. He preceded her in death January 1976. Naomi was a member of Bray Road Baptist Church and AARP. Among all the things she will be remembered for she will be remembered also as an excellent seamstress and for her beautiful crochete work. Surviving are her 5 children: James and wife Bernice Cox of Clio; David and wife Diane Cox of Clio; Victor and wife Cindy Cox of Mt. Morris; Joyce and husband John Tait of Mt. Morris; Juanita Tennant of Mt. Morris; 2 daughters-in-law: Ruth Cox of Davison; Ethel Cox of Montrose; 27 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren; 26 great great grandchildren; sister: Eleanor Clampitt of Vassar; several nieces and nephews; very special friends: Neva Beach; Connie Stebbins; Nancy Hawkins; and her special friend and nurse: Kathy Bowers. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and 2 sons: Burton Cox and John Cox.

Joesph R. Crittenden, Millington, age 37, loving husband and father died Monday July 6, 1998 at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Funeral Services will be held 1pm Thursday July 9, 1998 at Miles Martin Funeral Home, with cremation to follow. Family will receive friends 12 noon until 9pm Wednesday and Thursday 9am till time of service at 1pm. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Lung Association or the Scholarship Fund for Joseph (Nick) Crittenden. Mr. Crittenden was born October 21, 1960 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. And Carol A. (Henderson) Crittenden. He married Kathy J. Marling on March 5, 1983. He was a member of Local Union #706 and also a member of Harley Owners Group. He had been employed as a Union Carpenter for 17 years, the past 10 years with Central Interiors. He was also an avid hunter. Surviving are: wife, Kathy of Millington; son, Joseph (Nick) Crittenden; parents, Carl and Carol Crittenden of Vassar; 3 brothers, Mike and wife Karri Crittenden of Caro; Mike Cathy Crittenden of Missouri; Carl and wife Kathy Crittenden of Flushing; sister, Tina and husband Wade Volz of Flushing; sister-in-law, Cindy Crittenden of Montrose; grandmother, Pearl Beaulieu of Millington; several nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his brother Greg Crittenden.

Agnes Fern Culbert (Moore), age 98, of Fairgrove and Bay City died Sunday Nov. 29 1998 at Carriage House-Bay City . Funeral Services will be 11am Wednesday from Fairgrove Presbyterian Church. Pastor Donald R. Hyer will officiate. Burial in Brookside Cemetery, Fairgrove. Mrs. Culbert will remain at Martin Funeral Home- Fairgrove where Friends may call after 2pm Tuesday. Agnes Fern Blair was born June 13, 1900 in Fairgrove Township to Isabelle and William Blair. On December 23, 1920 she married Harry Moore, who predeceased her November 13, 1971. On June 13, 1979 she married George (Duff) Culbert. He predeceased her June 13, 1988. She Leaves one daughter, Isabelle Zuehlsdorff of Bay City, three grandchildren, Cheryl Zuehlsdorff of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Gregg Zuehlsdorff of Bay City and Dr. and Mrs Gary Zuehlsdorff, great grand children Benjamin and Sarah of Denver, Colorado. She also leaves a step-daughter Mrs Ellis Day, her husband Ellis, their son Mike Day, daughter Patricia Donovan, (Terry) and their children Mark and Matthew. She lived most of her life in Fairgrove, the oldest member of the Fairgrove Presbyterian Church, and was a life member active in the order of the Eastern Star Chapter #371, serving as worthy Matron, and a member of the State auditing committee for the order of the Eastern Star. She cherished her many friends in the Fairgrove community who were so very faithful to her for so many years. She dearly loved the members of the Bay county Health Department, the Staff of Bay Shores Nursing Home, and the Nurses and aides of the Carriage House of Bay City who were so compassionate and caring of her during her final days.

Delilah M. Cummings, 88, of Kingston, passed away Monday, November 16, 1998 at her home in Kingston. She is survived by three sons, Jay and Mabel Caverly of Kingston, Calvin and Kay Caverly of Kingston and Raymond and Carol Caverly of Gagetown, Michigan; four daughters, Dorothy and Elroy Gilmore of Mayville, Michigan, Bonnie and Charles Cummings of Mayville, Laural and Robert Miller of Kingston and Linda and Jimmy Harris of Fostoria, Michigan; two step-sons, Dale and Judy Cummings of Kingston and Elton and Joanne Cummings of Caro, Michigan; three step-daughters, Norma and Ernie Campbell of Kingston, Nancy and Dennis Sieler of Deckerville, Michigan and Connie and Melvin Witkovsky of Caro; a sister, Deola Gilmore of Kingston; 27 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ross and Ina Calkins; husbands Alton and Eugene, a daughter, Jeanie Sue; grandchildren, Dustin and Cheyenne; a brother, Raymond; and a sister, Neva. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, November 19, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel Marlette with Rev. Kenneth Boileau officiating. Interment was in Kingston Cemetery. Casketbearers were William Miller, Troy Caverly, John Harris, Mark Cummings, Calvin Caverly and Roger Gilmore. Memorials may be made to the Kingston Rescue, or the United Hospice Service.

Barbara Joanne Custer, Millington Age 67 died at home on Monday Dec.7, 1998. Funeral Services will be 11am Friday from Juniata Baptist Church. Burial in Riverside Cemetery . Friends may call at Martin Funeral Home - Vassar 6:00pm-9:00pm Wednesday and on Thursday from 12 noon - 9pm. Friday morning she will be taken to church to lie in state from 10am to services at 11am. Barbara was born August 20, 1931 in Flint the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Willis and Florence (Slusser) Burley. Barbara was a devoted mother and wife, and a great supporter of Vassar Ambulance Service. Surviving are her children: Terry and husband Jake Niedling of Powell, TN; Robert and wife Tabitha Rose of Portland, TN; Roxanne and husband Randy Ohman of Millington; Machelle and husband Steven Manwell of Merrillville, IN; Dennis Rose of Merrillville, IN; Jeff and wife Lori Rose of Wakefield; David and wife Jackie Rose of Millington; Jody and husband Ed Hunt of Millington; 16 Grandchildren; 1 Great Grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Robert Rose Nov.11, 1976, her second husband James Custer Sept. 5, 1995, and her daughter-in-law Gracie Rose.

Louise I. Daenzer, 87, of Port Hope passed away on Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in Tendercare Nursing Center in Cass City following a short illness. She was born on Aug. 6, 1912, in Flint to the late Frank and Margaret (Wendt) Martens. She and Eric Daenzer were married on Oct. 27, 1955, in Bay City. He preceded her in death on June 24, 1965. She is survived by several cousins. She was preceded in death by four children. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Mark Giradin, pastor, and the Rev. Eugene Koessel, former pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Bay City.

Paul R. DeLong, 19, of Cass City died Thursday evening, Sept. 30, 1999, in a silo farm accident in Sanilac County. He was born Nov. 1, 1979 in Bad Axe, son of Robert DeLong and the late Laurie McRae. He was never married. He attended Cass City elementary school. He was a 1998 graduate of Ubly High School. He was a sophomore at Delta College in Elementary Education Special Education Curriculum. He was the winner of the Kevin Kerbyson Memorial Award as Grand Champion Senior Showmanship 1998, winner of many big steer showmanship awards in county fairs in Tuscola, Huron and other counties. He was a member of the Ubly High School football, baseball and basketball teams, and was a student aide in the special education classes at Ubly High School. He was a volunteer for the Special Olympics in Caro for many years. He was a member of the Cass City Livestock 4-H Club. Paul was employed by many area farmers and most recently at the Schulte Farms in Harbor Beach and as a repair technician for DeLong's Repair in Cass City. He is survived by his father, Robert, and his wife, Kathleen, of Cass City; one brother, Joseph, of Cass City; one sister, Kate, at home; his maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Laura McRae, of Ubly; his paternal grandmother, Lucile DeLong, of Cass City; many aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his mother, Laurie McRae; and his paternal grandfather, Donald DeLong. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999, at St. John's Catholic Church of Ubly. The Rev. T. J. Fleming, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Elkland Cemetery of Cass City. Visitation will be from 2 to 9:30 p.m. today, noon to 9:30 p.m. Monday and from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Memorials may be offered to the Special Olympics, Ubly Special Education or a charity of the donor's choice.

Shirley Doerr, 68, of Cass City died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, in IHS of Michigan at Riverbend, Grand Blanc. She was born May 17, 1931 in Bad Axe to Herbert and Ada (Rader) Anderson. She married Edward Mason in March of 1956. He died Nov. 8, 1957. Shirley then married Donald Doerr on Aug. 23, 1958 in Gaylord. He died Oct. 23, 1976. Shirley was a licensed practical nurse until her children were born. She ran a thrift shop for Big Brothers & Big Sisters in Caro and retired in May of 1996. Shirley was a past member of the Hospital Auxiliary, Eastern Star of Cass City and a Lioness of Cass City. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and reading. She loved children and enjoyed raising hers and others. She is survived by her children, Cynthia Doerr Joseph and her husband, Robert, Richard Doerr and his wife, Mary, John Doerr and his wife, Barb, and Donald Doerr and his wife, Barb, all of Cass City; grandchildren, Evan and Abby Joseph, Christina,Melissa, Mason, Nicole, Brent and Joseph Doerr, Samantha Wright and Cory Hill; brother, Herbert Anderson and his wife, Dorothy, of Bad Axe; sisters-in-law, Mary Jane Peterman and her husband, Jack, of Kalamazoo, Carol Anderson of Caseville; a special son, Steven Meeker; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Doerr in 1979; and brothers, Robert Wayne Anderson and James Anderson. Memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in Kranz Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Mosey of Ellington Church of the Nazarene officiating. Interment is in Elkland Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. Memorials may be made to Big Brothers & Big Sisters or Hills and Dales General Hospital.

Joseph John Dupont, Fairgrove, age 54, died Monday , February 8, 1999 at St. Lukes Hospital in Saginaw. Mr Dupont was born November 15, 1944 in Chicago the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred and Bonnie (DeGrand) Dupont. He was a veteran of the US Army serving 1962- 1965. Mr. Dupont had been employed at Anlaan Corporation Construction and was a member of Operating Engineers Local 324 for 30 years. He enjoyed boating, fishing and golf. Surviving are: 2 sons: Joseph John Dupont Jr. of Vassar and Jeffery John Dupont of Millington; 4 brothers and 1 sister all of Escanaba; significant other: Kay Francis of Fairgrove; mother of his children: Theresa Miller of Montrose. He was preceded in death by 1 brother. A graveside committal service will be held 10:00 Am Monday, February 15, 1999 at Brookside Cemetery in Fairgrove with Fairgrove VFW Post 7486 officiating.

Pauline B. Engels, Cass City, died Sunday July 19, 1998 at Tendercare . Age 85. She was born April 15, 1913 in Port Austin the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter and Angela (Snezak) Miller. She and Julius T. Engels were united in marriage August 15, 1953 in Angola, IN. She is survived by her husband: Julius, her 5 children: Donald and wife Shirley Miller of Curtisville; Richard and wife Patricia Hart of Saginaw; Geraldine and husband Bruce Wescoat of LasVegas, NV; Robert and wife Bernice Hart of Reese; Judy and husband Paul Huizar of Vassar. Many grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Sister: Eleanor Lesoski of Gagetown, 2 bothers: Samuel and wife Lottie Miller, Leonard Krezeski of Caro. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 daughters, Arlene Hart and Pauline Raymond and a grandson Robert F. Hart. Funeral services will be 11am Wednesday from Martin Funeral Home - Vassar. Pastor Phillip Hudson officiating. Burial in Riverside cemetery, Vassar. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 1-9pm and Wednesday from 9am - until time of funeral at 11am.

May B. (Fader) Ensign, 56, of Caro, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Saginaw. May B. McComb was born Nov. 12,1937 at Vassar. She was a lifelong resident of Tuscola County, living most of her life in the Caro area. She married Lee R. Ensign June 5, 1993. May was a Cub Scout den mother as well as a 4-H leader, and had been a member of the Women of the Moose, Caro Chapter #40. She is survived by her husband, Lee R. Ensign; 3 sons, Ricky Roy Fader and his fiance, Marsha Gonzales, Reese, Rev. James Fader Jr. and his wife, Kelly Ann, Caro, Scott Fader and his fiance, Michelle Vernier, Caro; one daughter, Rhonda Renee Green and her fiance, Fred Aherns, Caro; 11 grandchildren; 3 step-children, Mrs. Steve (Krista) Byrd, and Mark Ensign, all of Mt. Clemens, and Robert Ensign, Pontiac; her mother, Mrs. Dolly Hickie, Caro; 2 sisters, Mrs. Russ (Shirley) Badder, and Mrs. Jim (Nancy) Howell, all of Cass City; 2 brothers, Jimmy and Carla Hickie, Sebewaing, and Cal and Elosie McComb, Arizona. Also surviving are her mother and father-in-law, Lee and Theda Ensign, Caro; one brother-in-law, Tom Ensign, California; several nieces, nephews. CASS CITY CHRONICLE FEBRUARY 16, 1994

Bertha Ertman, 94, of Cass City died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, at Hills & Dales General Hospital. She was born Nov. 6, 1904, in Parisville to Joseph and Antoinette (Peruski) Peplinski. She married Walter A. Ertman on Nov. 25, 1924, in Parisville. He died Nov. 24, 1983. Bertha was a member of St. Pancratius Catholic Church and St. Pancratius Women's Council. She was very active in church. She enjoyed canning, polkas and bingo. Bertha is survived by her daughters, Lillian Wisniewski and her husband, George, of Warren, Lorraine Danielak and her husband, Jack, of Houghton Lake, Janice Braun and her husband, Donald, of Pensacola, Fla., Marilyn Klco and her husband, Alan, of Cass City; sons, S. Elmer Ertman and his wife, Bernice, of Tyre, Donald Ertman and his wife, Penny, of Sandusky, Melvin Ertman and his wife, Theresa, of Minden City; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Gertrude Ertman of Imlay City, Alice Matthews of Warren, Eleanor Skrzypinski of Warren; brothers, Matthew Peplinski and his wife, Lillian, of East Pointe, Bernard Peplinski of Westland; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sons, Ernie and Bernard; sisters, Emma Peplinski and Victoria Burns; brothers, Clements, Alfred, Edward, Henry, Cassimer and Norman Peplinski.Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, in St. Pancratius Catholic Church with the Rev. Paul Bala officiating. Interment is in St. John Cemetery in Ubly. A scripture service will be offered at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the church. Visitation is from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today and 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday in the church. Memorials may be made to St. Pancratius Catholic Church Woman's Council. Arrangements are being handled by the Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City.

Ira Raymond Ewald Sr., of the Otisville and Millington areas died on Sunday, April 11, 1999 at the Hurley Medical center in Flint. He was 82 years of age. Surviving is his wife Dorothy; five sons, Gary Ewald of California, Jimmy Jay and Ira Ewald Jr., both of Millington, Eugene Ewald of Davison, Bob Ewald of North Carolina; nine daughters, Suzanne (Susie) Jay, and Joanne (Jay) Hitsman, both of Millington, Diane (Jay) Shackford and Carol Frink, both of Howell, Kathy (Ewald) Ferris of Montrose, Dorothy (Ewald) Broadworth of Caro, Holly (Ewald) Petzold of Millington, Cindy (Ewald) Goff of Clio, and Mary (Ewald) Workman of Millington; many grandchildren; and great grand-children; one half-brother Chuck Balyeat of Flint; sisters, Lila Mae Fischer of Gladwin, and Geneva Kamen of Detroit. Mr. Ewald was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Eugene, Albert; and Myron, three sisters, Ella Dorothy, and Phoebe Jane; and one son, Edward Jay Ewald who had been residing in California. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 14, 1999 at the Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington with Pastor Hilliard Shackford officiating. Interment was in Smith Hill Cemetery in Otisville. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the family. Vassar Pioneer Times April 1999

Lucille Todd Finfrock, Mt. Morris age 91, died Wednesday July 21, 1999 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Saturday from Miles Martin Funeral Home. Burial in Flint Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home 2-9pm Friday. At 7pm Friday evening Mt. Morris Chapter #474 OES will assemble at the funeral home for an Eastern Star Memorial. Born April 22, 1908 in Caro the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cameron and Nora (Shannon) Todd. She and John Finfrock were united in marriage May 28, 1950. He preceded her in death April 28, 1991. She was a lifemember, and past matron of Mt. Morris Chapter #474 OES and Past High Priestess of the El Said Court. She was founding member of the Wednesday Night Forum club in Mt. Morris which was together for over 50 years. Lucille retired 1953 after 29 years of service operating the Mt. Morris Consumer Power office. During World War II she was a nurse's assistant with the Visiting Nurse Assoc. Surviving are: her son: Timm and wife Marla Finfrock of Whitmore Lake; 2 grandaughters: Amy and Holly; Sister: Virginia and husband Robert Swartz of Sturgis; Special aunt: Virginia and husband John Jenkins; several nieces and nephews.

Donald H. Foster, age 79 of Fairgrove died Wednesday April 7, 1999 at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, April 10, 1999 from Wahjamega Country Church. Pastor Rick Harrell officiating. Burial 2 PM Saturday in Brookside Cemetery. Those desiring, may consider memorial contributions to Wahjamega Country Church or Gideon Society. Envelopes available at the Funeral Home or Church. Friends may call at the Martin Funeral Home-Fairgrove 3-5 and 7-9pm Friday. Saturday morning Mr. Foster will be taken to church to lie in state from 10am until time of funeral at 11am. Born March 14, 1920 in Fairgrove the son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. and Olive K. (Wylie) Foster. He and Gladys Elizabeth Boughan were united in marriage August 10, 1953. He retired from State of Michigan where he was employed as an Attendant Nurse. Mr. Foster was an active member, Deacon, and Sunday School Teacher at the Wahjamega Country Church. He was a member of the Gideon Society. Surviving are his wife: Gladys; his 4 sons: Robert Foster; Kim Foster; Jack and wife Kathy Foster; Douglas and wife Diane Foster; 6 grandchildren: Jason; Miranda; Kacy; Brandon; Andrew; and Adam; 3 sisters: Alice and husband Keith Fick; Mable Pfeifer of Vassar; Goldie Langworthy of Caro; Brothers-in-law: Robert Boughan of Caro; Chester Boughan of Cheboygan; Numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Robert F. Foster, age 87, of Fairgrove died Monday January 4, 1999 at Covenant Rehabilitation Center in Saginaw. Mr. Foster was born August 10, 1911 in Fairgrove the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter and Carrie Foster. He and Grace Noble were united in marriage February 9, 1939. She preceded him in death May 8, 1995. Mr. Foster was a lifelong farmer. Surviving are his son: Richard A. And wife Alana Foster of Fairgrove. Daughter: Diane L. And husband Terry McBride of Midland. 4 grandchildren: Jennifer and husband Rick Lines of Naples, FL; Kristin and husband Tom Smith of Midland; Rob and wife Tanya Foster of Fairgrove; Sean McBride of Chicago, IL; 1 great granddaughter: Emily Lines. Sister-in-law: Lucille Noble of Caro Several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Howard Foster. Funeral services will be 1pm Thursday from Caro Baptist Church. Pastor Ronald C. Wigand officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery, Fairgrove. Family will receive friends at the Martin Funeral Home- Fairgrove Wednesday from 2-9pm. On Thursday morning Mr. Foster will be taken to church to lie in state from 12noon until time of funeral at 1pm. Those desiring may consider memorials to Caro Baptist Church, Fairgrove Presbyterian Church, or the Gideon Bibles. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and at church.

Betty Fox, age 64, of Vassar died Friday October 15, 1999 at St. Mary Hospital in Saginaw. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Monday from Martin Funeral Home Clark Chapel-Vassar with Rev. Cyril Haines officiating. Burial in Tuscola Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home after 1:00 pm on Sunday. She was born on June 7, 1935 in Tuscola County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert and Emma (Rollinger) Sargent. She and William L. Fox were united in marriage November 15, 1955. Betty enjoyed Bingo especially at the Vassar Eagles. Surviving are husband: Bill; Daughter: Rosemary and husband Robert Wilson of Vassar; Grand Daughter: Wendy Kay Wilson; 4 Brothers and 1 Sister: Albert Sargent of Vassar; Mary L. Hoover of Tuscola; Harvey Sargent of Saginaw; Jack Sargent of Vassar; Donald Sargent of Vassar; Stepsister: Joyce; numerous nieces and nephews.

Helen M. Freeland, Vassar, Age 72, died Friday December 31, 1999 at her home. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Tuesday from Grace Lutheran Church, 885 Saginaw, Vassar Pastor Tim Bender will officiate. Mrs. Freeland will remain at Martin Funeral Home-Vassar where friends may call from 3-9pm Monday. Tuesday morning she will be taken to church to lie in state from 10am until time of service at 11am. Memorials may be considered for Hospice For Bay Area. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and church. Born May 26, 1927 in Pontiac the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Luther and Elizabeth M. (McCormick) Lawrence. She was a graduate of Lapeer High School Class of 1945. She and Everett J. Freeland were united in marriage November 8, 1946. Mrs. Freeland was a lifelong seeker of knowledge to educate others, evidence by the donation of her body to UofM Medical School and Research. She enjoyed traveling, painting, gardening, reading, and crafts. She attended numerous classes through Mott Foundation and Mott Community College. Surviving are husband: Everett; 5 daughters: Dianne and husband Lou Giordano of New Jersey; Judith and husband Rob Johnson of Clare; Nancy and husband Carl Rybarczyk of Edgerton, WI.; Linda and husband David Bewley of Frankenmuth; Lori Freeland of Vassar; 6 grandchildren: Mark Lanway; Brian Lanway; Chad Johnson; Lisa Johnson; Brandon Bewley; Brian Bewley; 2 great grandchildren: Jared Lanway; Misha Lanway; Sister: Betty Phillips of Gladwin; Numerous nieces and nephews.

Roland Freewald, age 86, Of Millington, died Thursday, April 8, 1999 at Cartwright Center Hospice, VA Hospital, Saginaw. Funeral services 11 AM Monday, April 12, 1999, St. Lukes Lutheran Church, Vassar. Burial Tuscola Cemetery with military committal. Rev. James W. Naumann officiating. Family will receive friends Saturday, 4-9pm and Sunday, 4-9pm at Martin Funeral Home-Clark Chapel, Vassar. Monday, Mr. Freewald will lie in state at the church 10 am until time of service at 11 am. Memorials may be made to the Cartwright Center Hospice, VA Hospital, Saginaw. Envelopes available from the Funeral Home. Mr. Freewald was born July 15, 1912, Detroit, MI, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Fred and Minnie "Wergert" Freewald. He and Lucille Horn were united in marriage in 1936. She preceded him in death in February 1990. He was a veteran U.S. Army during WWII serving with the infantry. Entered the Armed Services in July 1943. In September 1944 he went overseas, where he earned the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Badge, and Campaign ribbons for the European, African and Middle Eastern Theatres of War and two Bronze Stars. A Life member of Disabled American Veterans, member St. Lukes Lutheran Church in Vassar. He retired from GM, Flint, as a truck driver. He then owned and operated Pineview Motel in Millington. Survivors include: brother: Freddie Freewald of Caro; Sisters: Viola Phelps of Mayville; Ruth Stohl of South Lyons; Charlotte DeLong of Frankenmuth; Margaret O'Brien of Mt. Morris; Dorothy Fulsher of Lexington; Helen Hoffman of Vassar; Betty Hormel of Millington; Alice and husband William Ackerman of Vassar; Maxine Conway of Bridgeport; sister-in-law: Wilma Cooper of Ohio; several nieces and Nephews; dear friend Karthern Alt of Millington. Preceded in death by parents Father on February 24, 1963 , Mother on October 12, 1981, and brother Floyd Freewald in 1917.

Florence M. Fulcher, 94, a homemaker, passed away Saturday, October 31, 1998 at Fisher Convalescent Home in Mayville, Michigan. She is survived by two daughters, Melva and Ralph Davidson of Madison, GA. and Jane Ann and Frank Fielder of Lima, OH.; three grandchildren: and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl: her parents, John and Cassie Hager; brothers, Kent, Carl and Donald Hager; and a sister, Beatrice Hether. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, November 5th at 2:00 p.m. at the Marlette Baptist Church with Rev. Ralph Davidson and Rev. Mark Nieman officiating. Interment will be at the Marlette Cemetery. Acting casketbearers include Beryle Hager, Robert Hager, Paul Stevens, Jack Hager, Verlin Morgan and Ray Clendenan. Visitation will be at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be given to the donation of choice. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette.

John Henry Gohsman, Vassar age 90 died Friday March 19, 1999 at home. Funeral services will be held at Martin Funeral Home in Vassar at 11:00 AM. With burial at Riverside Cemetery. Rev. Cryil Haines officiating. Friends may From 4pm to 9pm on Sunday March 21, 1999, and from 9am to the time of service on Monday at 11:00 AM. Mr. Gohsman was born on August 13, 1908 in Vassar, Michigan the son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. And Hulda (Haack) Gohsman. He worked on the family farm well past the age of 80. Surviving are: Sisters; Marion Gray and Margaret Gohsman; Nieces and Nephews: George and Lorna Gray; Glenda and Curt Fackler; James and Margo Gray; Robert Gohsman; Carol and George Miller; Pat Gohsman; Sharon and Leonard Stadler; Tery Gohsman; Michael and Cindy Gohsman. He was preceded in death by both Parents and brother Fred F. Gohsman.

Thelma Mary Graubman, Vassar died Tuesday July 13, 1999 in Saginaw. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday July 16, 1999 at 1:00 pm at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church. With Burial in Tuscola Cemetery. The Family will receive friends 5-9pm on Wednesday, 1pm-4pm and 5pm-9pm on Thursday at Martin Funeral Home in Vassar. Mrs. Graubman will be taken to church to lie in state from 12 noon until service time at 1:00 pm. A scripture service will take place on Thursday at 5:30 pm, at the funeral home. Thelma was born April 15, 1913 to Joseph & Josephine (Alexander ) Dulong in Wallaceburg Ontario, Canada. She came to the United States at age 3. She Married Carl "Chuck" Graubman on November 23.1933 in Detroit. Thelma was a member of St. Frances X. Cabrini Catholic Church and the Vassar Eagles Auxiliary. She was also an avid bowler for many years. Thelma retired from Woodcock Insurance Agency in Vassar after 19 years of service. She is survived by: Husband: Chuck; sister: Delina Schotzberg of Conn.; nieces and nephew. She was preceded in death by both parents, sisters Salina, Margaret, brothers Henry, James, Fred. Donations may be considered to The American Cancer Society or Mass Cards.

Vera E. Green, age 96, passed away Saturday November 21, 1998 at the Frankenmuth Care Center. She was born in on October 25, 1902 in Fairgrove. She was a member of the Fairgrove Presbyterian Church, a life member of Kedron, and Chapter O.E.S. in Caro. She married Ward H. Green on January 25, 1920. He preceded her in death on June 20, 1974. Survivors are : Daughter-in-law Barbara (Fred) Wahrman of Romulus; Step granddaughters Debra (Don) Klug and Susan (Jerry) Cichowski; Sister-in-law Iva Black of Caro; 5 nieces and nephews. Harold Black; Dorothy Campbell; Virginia Reeves; Nona (Wm) Jonke and Ernest Black. Black. Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her parents Donald Green and Edith Black, her 2 sons; Dale W. Green January 10, 1942 and Donald Green March 6, 1944; and grandson, David D. Green February 15, 1986. 4 brothers: Leo, Clayton, Claude, and Carl Black. Funeral services will take place Tuesday November 24, 1998 at 11:00 AM. Martin Funeral Home in Fairgrove with the Rev. Walter David officiation. Burial at the Brookside Cemetery. Friend may call at Martin Funeral Home Monday, November 23, 1998 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Tuesday from 9:00 AM to time of Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Church or the Fairgrove ambulance service.

Harry 0. Habicht, 83, of Vassar, died Friday, May 13, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Saginaw. He was born July 8, 1910 in Ashtabula, Ohio. He married Maxine L. Livingston June 27, 1930 in Toledo,Ohio. Mr. Habicht was a retired farmer, farming in the Cass City and Milan area and had worked at Ford Motor Co. in Milan. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Dale (Janet) Reed, Vassar; 3 granddaughters, and 6 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in deaih by two sisters, Irene Neal in 1990, and Edna Lewis in 1993. Funeral services were held May I5 at the Clark Funeral Home, Vassar, with the Rev. Scott Lindner officiating. Burial was in Marble Park Cemetery, Milan. 06-01-1994

Barbara Jean Hagadorn, Vassar Twp. Age 52 died Wednesday March 3, 1999 at her home. Funeral services will be 11:00am Saturday from Martin Funeral Home - Vassar Rev. Mr. John Becker officiating. Burial in Tuscola Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to VNA Hospice Partners in Caring or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Born January 23, 1947 in Saginaw the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy and Florence (Grabowski ) Levis. She and William A Hagadorn were united in marriage at Vassar Presbyterian Church March 21, 1998. She had been employed for 20 years with Means Corp. of Vassar as a production worker. Surviving are her husband: William; Children: Brian Dondie and wife Beth Ducolon of Bay City; Cheryl Ann and husband Jeremy James of Caro; Ann Marie Ducolon of Ft. Myers, FL.; 6 grandchildren; mother: Florence Best of Vassar; 2 brothers and 3 sisters.She was preceded in death by her father Roy Levis.

Marie A. Hansen, 92, of Caro, and formerly of Midland, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999 at the Tuscola County Care Facility. She was born on September 4, 1906 in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late Steven and Anna (Russia) Benaske. She attended Central Michigan University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in education. She married John L. Hansen on June 9, 1933 in Indiana. He predeceased her on June 7, 1993. Mrs. Hansen had taught school in Frankfort, Ludington, and then in Midland at the Eastlawn Elementary School for 30 years, retiring in 1972. After retiring, she and her husband spent winters in Dundee, Fla., and their summers at their home in Houghton Lake. Mrs. Hansen was a wonderful, loving mother and grandmother, with her energies going to her family. Surviving are: three daughters, Janice Feaster of Grand Rapids, Karen Mahan of Caro, Mary Lynn Hazel and her husband Robert of Capac; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24 from the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Chapel, 1200 West Wheeler St., Midland. The Rev. Wallace H. Mayton III of Memorial Presbyterian Church will officiate, with burial in Midland Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Hansen's family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the charity of one's choice.

James D. Harmon, 40, of Holt, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 14, 1999 at his home. He was born April 26, 1959 in Mayville to James A. and Kay (Henderson) Harmon. He is survived by his son, Anthony Harmon of Kentwood; mother, Kay (Joc) Bennett of St. Charles; father, James A. (Nancy) Harmon of Mayville; brother, Patrick (Lori) Harmon of Oakley; sisters, Lisa Devcreux of Smithfield NC, Luann (Gary) Alexander of St. Charles, Sandy Bennett of St. Charles; grandmother, Marge Henderson of Kingston; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ward and Clara Harmon and Lynn Henderson. Funeral services were conducted Friday, August 20, 1999 in the Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston with Rev. Margaret Passenger of the Kingston United Methodist Church officiating. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. He was buried between his grandfather and uncle in the Kingston Cemetery.

Bonniemaie Hawley, Akron, Died suddenly at her home Thursday, June 11, 1998. She was 58. Bonniemaie was born in Menasha, Wisconsin June 10, 1940 to Frank and Violet (Chojnowski) Dombrowski coming to the Akron Fairgrove area at an early age. She graduated from the Akron High School and she enjoyed macrame as a hobby when time permitted. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She had been employed at the Caro Manufacturing Company and also with Erla's Grocery Store in Cass City. She was married to Willard Hawley October 5, 1992 in Caro. Survivors include her husband, Willard; three sons, Bob (Cheri) Ahrens of Fairgrove, Doug (Barb) Ahrens of Fairgrove, Fred (Rhonda) Ahrens of Fairgrove; her mother, Violet of Frankenmuth: two daughters; one brother, Francis (Clara) Dombrowski of Corunna; three sisters, Pat (Al) Wahlgren of St. Paul, Minnesota, Judy (Mike) Essenmacher of Walled Lake; Rosemary Miller of Fenton; 17 grandchildren. Bonniemaie was preceded in death by her father, two husbands, Edward Ahrens in 1977, Alex Beller in 1992, one brother, Raymond and one sister, Rita. A memorial service was held at the Akron Harvest Baptist Church in Akron with the Rev. Phillip R. Hudson and pastor James Fader, Jr. officiating. Memorials may be made to the family or charity of choice. Arrangements were entrusted to the Briggs-Trenerry Funeral Chapel of Akron. Tuscola County Advertiser 6-20-1998

Sidney Ann Haynes, of Vassar died on Tuesday, November 24, 1998, at St. Luke's Hospital in Saginaw. She was one year and two months old. Surviving is her mother, Jody Haynes of Vassar; grandparents, Verna and Charles Sharrow and Randy Haynes, all of Vassar; great grandparents, Gladys Wilber and Ken Barbant of Vassar, and Charles and Jan Sharrow of Saginaw; great great-grandfather, Fred Wilber, Sr., of Vassar; aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services were held on Monday, November 30, 1998 at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery in Vassar. Funeral arrangements were in care of Martin Funeral Home, Clark Chapel, Vassar. Vassar Pioneer Times December 1998

Catherine Herline, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother died Friday February 26, 1999 at her home after a lengthy illness. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Urban and Alvena Craft, she was born February 18, 1930 in Rose City and attended school there. She married O.R."Lucky" Herline September 24, 1948. She was a member of Saginaw Grace Baptist Church. The Vassar Auxiliary Aerie No. 2380 FOE and also the Thumb Area Mud Runners organization for nineteen years. Prior to her retirement in 1984 she had been employed at Fisher Body - Coldwater Plant for 30 years. Catherine love to play bingo and also bowled in two Senior leagues, winning many awards and accumulating many dear friends. She was also devoted to her sons and their spouses: Alan and Marie Herline of Hale; Edward and Renee' Herline of Genesee; Fritz and Terri Herline of Vassar, Also many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren; Three Brothers: Edward and wife Dene Craft of Mt. Morris; Ronald and wife Shirley Craft of Mt. Morris; Urban and wife Doris Craft of Mancelona; Seven Sisters: Genevieve Nesbit of Lupton; Delores Shore of West Branch; Florence and Jerome Illig of Gladwin; Marlene and husband Jerry Griffor of Hemlock; Evelyn Wiles of West Branch; Barbara and husband Frank Page of Vassar; Sharon and husband Chuck Enos of Whitmore. She was preceded in death by Two brothers George and Albert and a Sister. Funeral services will take place 11:00 AM Tuesday March 2, 1999 at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar with Mr. Ross Reynolds Jr. officiating with burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may cal at the funeral from 2-9 PM Monday.

Fredrick Hessler Akron, Michigan born December 22, 1957 passed away November 1990 in Akron, Tuscola County, Michigan.

Christine Ann Hickey, 47, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997 at her home. She was born Feb. 1, 1949 in Cass City, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Leitch A. and Millie (Randall) Mark. She married Duane E Hickey at the Fairgrove Presbyterian Church June 8, 1968 and moved to Fairgrove where she lived on Merry Rd. She was a member of the Fairgrove Presbyterian Church and VFW Fairgrove Post #7486 Auxiliary. She had been employed with Caro Community Hospital for over 25 years as a Nurse's Aide. Surviving are her husband, Duane; 2 daughters, Robin and husband John Esteb of Sunderland, Mass., and Sarah Hickey of Fairgrove; her mother, Millie Mark of Cass City; 4 sisters, Jane and husband Keith Mitchell of Cass City, Kay and husband Terry Dolan of Clarkston, Susan and husband James Krausenek of Saginaw, and Linda and husband Ronald McLaren of Caro; a brother, Ed Mark; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; her father and mother-in-law, Foster and Norine Hickey of Fairgrove, and a sister-inlaw, Christine Shaw. She was preceded in death by her father. Leitch A. Mark, February 1977. Funeral services were held Friday at Fairgrove Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Mr. Jack Cormack officiating. Memorials may be considered for Hospice of Bay City or VFW Cancer Fund. Donations may be made direct or at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by the Martin Funeral Home,Clark Chapel Fairgrove.CASS CITY CHRONICLE 1-29-1997

Foster Hickey, 77, of Fairgrove died Sunday, Feb. 23, 1997. Born May 19, 1919, in Fairgrove, he was the son of John W. and Mamie(Harris) Hickey. He married Norinne Goodall Aug. 10, 1942. A farmer, he was a member of the Fairgrove Lions Club, Farm Bureau and Michigan Milk Producers Association. He had served in 4-H and was a member of the Fairgrove First United Presbyterian Church. Surviving are: his wife, Norinne; a son, Duane Hickey of Fairgrove; a daughter, Christine Shaw of Fairgrove; 3 granddaughters, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, a sister, Ellene Foster, and a daughter- in-law, Christine Hickey, Funeral services were scheduled at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First United Presbyterian Church, Fairgrove, with the Rev. Jack Cormack officiating. Burial was to be in Brookside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Martin Funeral Home-Clark Chapel, Fairgrove. Memorials may be given to the Fairgrove Lions Club or the First United Presbyterian Church of Fairgrove. Cass City Chronicle 2-26-1997

Geneva A. Higgs, 76, formerly of Caro, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, at Tendercare Nursing Home in Cass City. She was born Sept. 30, 1923, in Caseville. The former Geneva Champagne married Norman "Dick" Higgs May 10, 1941, in Laredo, Texas. He preceded her in death on July 22, 1988. She is survived by a son, Fred Higgs and his wife, Carolyn, of Canton; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Kenneth Champagne and his wife, Norma, of Pennsylvania, and Elmer Champagne of Caro; one sister-in-law, Connie Champagne of Deford; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Edmund, Clete and Linus; and one sister, Mary Pinkoski. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Kenneth Yaroch officiating. Burial will take place in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery in Wilmont.

Leonra B. Horne, Died Saturday August 28, 1999 at her residence. Leona B. Scott was born March 19, 1917 in Fairgrove, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James and Belle (Rueger) Scott. She was married to Henry Horne March 26, 1938. He preceded her in death December 5, 1995. Leona was a member of Fairgrove United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter: Laura Lee and husband Richard Reincke of Clinton Township; 3 Grandchildren: Scott Reincke of Adrian; Eric Reincke of Macomb Township; Lisa Peterson of Mt. Clements; 1 Great Granddaughter: Mikayla Reincke; Also 2 Brothers and 2 Sisters: Victor and Morris Scott both of Fairgrove; Erma Jean Bohnhoff of Saginaw; Emma Lou Thrall of Marysville, Washington; She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 Brother and 1 Sister also preceded her in death. Funeral service will take place 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 31, 1999 at the Martin Funeral Home-Clark Chapel in Fairgrove. Rev. Walter David will officiate with burial in Brookside Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 2-9 PM Monday Memorial contributions may be directed to the Fairgrove United Methodist Church or the Alzheimers Association.

William J. Hunter, Fairgrove, Died on Saturday June 19, 1999 at Brian's House in Hampton Township, Age 71 years. He was born on August 21, 1927 in Fairgrove, Michigan to the late Carmin and Phebe (Murday) Hunter. He married Stefana Koral on December 16, 1950. She predeceased him on October 7, 1993. They had three children who survive him. Allen Hunter and wife Joan of Sedalia, MO; Kathy Millison and husband Richard of Clovis, CA; John Hunter of Fairgrove, MI; and two granddaughters: Heidi and Jessica Hunter of Sedalia, MO. On November 4, 1994 William married Phyllis Russell. She survives him as well as two step-sons; four step-daughters; and eleven step-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister: Mae Krohn of Bad Axe, MI. Bill as family and friends knew him, farmed the family farm until the early 1970's. He was also employed as a long and short haul trucker for St. Louis Freight Lines for 10 years and Causley Trucking for 20 years. He had been retired for the past 10 years. To his family and friends he will be remembered for his friendliness, generosity, and sense of humor. He had a love and curiosity for life and how people lived it, striking up conversations with friends and strangers wherever he went. Bill was a lifetime member of Fairgrove Presbyterian Church. Funeral service will take place 11:00 AM Wednesday June 23, 1999 at the First Presbyterian Church in Fairgrove, MI. Rev. Walter David will officiate. Interment will follow at Brookside Cemetery in Fairgrove, MI. Mr. Hunter's family will receive friends at the Martin Funeral Home-Clark Chapel, Fairgrove, MI on Tuesday 2-9 PM and at the church from 10:00 AM Wednesday until the time of services. Memorials may be made to Fairgrove First Presbyterian Church or Brian's House.

Dorothy Mae Isham, of Gladwin died on Saturday, November 21, 1998, at her home. She was 72 years of age. Surviving is her husband Lloyd; one son, Keith Isham of Georgia; her mother, Mildred Brown of Gladwin; and one sister, Betty Nickerson of Gladwin. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 24, 1998 at the Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington. Interment was in Millington Township Cemetery. Funeral services were in care of Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington. Vassar Pioneer Times December 1998

Dewain Wesley Jones, 77, of Lakeland, Fla., formerly of Cass City, died May 2, after a short illness
He was born Jan3, 1919 in Blissfield, Mich. He served in the U. S. Navy in World War II. He had a pilot's license and had retired from General Motors and Disney World
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Anne; 6 children, Penny Onesky of Orlando Fla., Rebecca Jones of Lakeland, Fla., Dewain Jones of Snover, Pamela Simon of Grand Blanc, Jennifer Maxwell of Loughman, Fla., and Robin Schneider of Lakeland, Fla., and 14 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 6, at Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Flat Rock, Mich.
Burial was in Zion Cemetery in Blissfield
05-08-1996

Alvin Joseph Kalkman, Juniata age 51 died at his home. A memorial service will be held 10 am on Monday October 25, 1999 at Martin Funeral Home-Vassar. Alvin was born October 30, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan. The son of Mr.& Mrs. Erwin and Anna (Simmet) Kalkman. Alvin served in Viet Nam with the US Army from 1966-1968, he received the Purple Heart. He retired from GM Delphi in 1966. Survivors include, 6 sisters: Lois Kalkman of Highland Park; Kathryn Higley and husband Harold of Birch Run; Rosemary Kalkman of Grand Ledge; Joan Kipfmiller and husband Jerry of Freeland; Linda Freier and husband James of Reese; Marge Kalkman of Saginaw; 8 brothers: Bernard Kalkman and wife Gerry Kay of Saginaw; Melvin Kalkman of Vassar; Donald Kalkman of Vassar; Robert Kalkman and wife Roxanne of Vassar; Erwin Kalkman Jr. of Bridgeport; Harvie Kalkman of Caro; James Kalkman and wife Mary of Frankenmuth; Gerald Kalkman and wife Carol of Vassar.

Thelma O. Keyes, age 83, of Fairgrove. Died Wednesday March 10, 1999 at Bay Medical Center. Mrs. Keyes was born in Wisner Twp. on August 6, 1915, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin and Amy (Johnson) Ruppert. She worked for Prestolite in Bay City for 27 years. Left to cherish her memory are Son: Walter and wife Sandy Keyes of Vassar; grandchildren: Scott and Karen Keyes of Toledo, Ohio; Lori and Scott Morris of Chesapeke, Va.; Steven and Becky Keyes of Sunrise, Fla.; Great-Grandchildren : Kristen , Erin, Randi, Robyn, and Kelsey Keyes, Lindsey Flores, Lance Flores, Zack Morris and Emily Keyes; two Brothers: Wallace Ruppert of Akron; Malcomb and wife Nancy Ruppert of Akron; Sister-in-law: Marge Ruppert of Fairgrove; several Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Leonard and Walter Ruppert, and sister-in-law Thelma Ruppert. She lived in Gilford many years before moving to Fairgrove to care for her aging father. Thelma's past few months were spent at Frankenmuth Care Center. She was a member of Fairgrove Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed her many friends and was always there with a helping hand for anyone in need. Thelma enjoyed making quilts for friends and family. She made baby quilts for babies born with AIDS. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday March 13, 1999 at First Presbyerian Church in Fairgrove with Rev. Kevin Harbin officiating. Burial in Brookside Cenetery. Family will receive friends at the Martin Funeral Home in Fairgrove on Friday from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM. On Saturday Mrs. Keyes will be taken to church to lie in state from 10:00 AM until time of services. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to the Presbyterian Church in Fairgrove. Envelopes are availble at the funeral home or at church.

Justin N. King, 17, of Millington was called home to be with the Lord when he died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on May 24, 1982 in Lapeer, the son of Amy (King) Reinbold and Lawrence Taljonick. He was a sophomore at Millington High School. He liked cars and music. Surviving are his mother, Amy and her husband, Chris Reinbold, of Saginaw; father, Lawrence Taljonick of Millington; brother, Evan; sister, Marley; grandparents, John and Sandy Aaron, of Saginaw, David King of Port Huron, and Bob and Pat Taljonick of Otisville; great-grandparents, Fran and Tom Neville of Bad Axe and Bruce and Jean Winchell of Freeland; great-great-grandmother, Anna Tilden of Saginaw; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, Oct. 18, 1999, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Otisville. Burial was in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Davison. Millington High School's Homecoming game was dedicated to Justin. He was an organ donor, and will continue to live on in the hearts of his loved ones and the lives of others.

Richard L. King, Vassar, Age 61, died Sunday July 19, 1998 in Garden Peninsula, Michigan in his cabin. Funeral Services will be will be held at 1:00pm Friday, July 24, 1998 at Martin Funeral Home-Vassar. Rev. Richard W. Sheppard officiating. Burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. A Eagles Memorial Service will be held 7pm Thursday under the direction of Vassar F.O.E. #2380. Friends may call the funeral home after 6-9pm Wednesday, Thursday from 9-9pm, Friday 9am until the time of the service. Mr. King was born March 6, 1937 in Big Beaver, MI, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth and Marion (Stumpf) King. He and Sharron Barrons were united in marriage on May 13, 1961. He retired in 1995 from Chevrolet Metal Fabricating as a machinist after 27 years of service. He served in the US Army 1958 to 1964. He was a life time member of the National Rifle Assoc., also the Vassar Eagles, and the Richville Conservation. He enjoyed hunting and loved the outdoors and cabin in the U.P. Surviving are wife: Sharron; 3 sons: Daniel and wife Betty King of Millington; Garry and wife Tessa King of Vassar; David and wife Stacy King of Vassar; daughter Debra and Rick Fultz of Vassar; 9 grandchildren: Ricky Fultz, Richard, Danny, Michael, Aneadra, Kayla, Skylark, Jaden, and Sierra King; mother-in-law Ceneith Barrons of Cass City; sister: Mary Lou and husband Tom Denton of St. Charles; brother: Bob and wife Pat King of Vassal; 3 sister-in-laws and 1 brother-in-law: Susie Collins of Kingston; Shirley Williamson of Caro; Jackie and husband Jerry Roeske of Kingston; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father in 1988 and mother in 1996.

George W. King, Sr., 87, of Cass City died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in his home. George is survived by his children, George W. King, Jr., and his wife, Phyllis, of Cass City, Bette Lou Hunt and her husband, Calvin, of Ubly, Glen L. King and his wife, Janet, of Auburn, Jerry King and his wife, Bev, of Bridgeport and James L. King of Cass City; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; a brother, William King of Lexington; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000, in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, with Chuck Emmert of Novesta Church of Christ officiating. Interment was in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City.

John McCloy Kirk, Fairgrove, age 81 died Sunday Nov. 29, 1998 at Bay Medical Cntr. Funeral services will be 1pm from 1st Baptist Church of Caro, 1535 Gilford. Pastor Ronald C. Wigand officiating. Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery. Mr. Kirk will remain at the Martin Funeral Home, Fairgrove where friends may call after 1pm Tuesday. Family will be present to receive friends from 1-5pm and 7-9pm. On Wednesday morning Mr. Kirk will be taken to church to lie in state from 12pm until time of services at 1pm..Born May 4, 1917 in Fairgrove the son of Mr. and Mrs. James and Mary (McCloy) Kirk. He and Genevieve Reid were united in marriage in Saginaw July 19, 1936. He retired 1978 from Michigan Sugar as a fieldman with 32 years service. Surviving are: wife: Genevieve daughter: Shirley and husband Keith Kowitz of Fairgrove; 2 granddaughters: Tammy and husband Jerry Fierros, Terri and husband Keith Wilson; Great great grandchildren: Benjamin Wilson and Megan Wilson; Brother: Wilson and wife Elsie Kirk; Sister: Margaret Scharich; 2 sisters-in-laws: Grace Kirk and Marion Horton; several nieces and nephews preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers: Fred Kirk, Robert Kirk, and Francis Kirk. Memorials can be made directly or at the funeral home to the 1st Baptist church of Caro.

Wanda Lou Kitchen, 67, of Marlette passed away Friday, November 6, 1998 at her residence following a long illness. Survivors include her husband, Howard Kitchen of Marlette; a son, Dr. Albert Kitchen of Deckerville; two daughters and son-in-laws, Diane (Ernest) Tomlins of California and Renee (Garland) McPeters, California; eight grandchildren, Albert Kitchen, Jason Kitchen, Timothy Tomlins, Jill Fischer, Kelly Fischer, Alika McPeters, Elizabeth McPeters and Emily McPeters; a sister and brother-in-law, Jerie and Mike Morrison; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Anita F. Fischer who passed away September 18, 1985. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, November 12, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Marlette. Interment will follow at the Kingston Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Huron Memorial Hospital Friends for Life Hospice, 1100 South Van Dyke, Bad Axe, Michigan, 48413. Arrangements by Jowett Funeral Home, Port Huron.

Janice M. (Bassett) Knapp, of Flint, formerly of Millington, died on Tuesday, April 13, 1999 at the Hurley Medical Center in Flint. She was 33 years of age. Surviving is her husband and family; Joseph (Joe) Knapp of Flint; children, Zachary, Adrienne, and Ian, all at home; parents, Patrick and Leah Bassett of Millington; mother and father-in-law, Marvin and Martha Knapp of Houghton Lake; grandparents, Mrs. Thelma Knapp, and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence and Margaret Kempf; brothers and sisters, Scott and Barb Bassett, Randy Bassett, Gary Bassett, Janeen and Jim Witmer, Chris Bassett, Heidi Blasius, and Jody and Dan McCoy; sister-in-law, Amy and Steve Hawkins, brother-in-law, Jason and Pilar Knapp; nieces and nephews, Bryan, Derek, Brett, Carrie, Sheana, Cassie, Jennifer, Justen, Alyssa, Lainey, Daniel, Tony, Judah, Gina, Elisa, and Affi. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Frank and Iris Revesz and Chauncey and Francis Bassett; an uncle, Chan Bassett; grandparent-in-law, Gerald Knapp; and a niece, Lindsey Nicole Bassett. Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 17, 1999 at the Otisville Assembly of God Church with Pastor Stephen Powers officiating. Interment was in Millington Township Cemetery. Funeral services were in care of Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the family to establish a trust fund for the children. Funeral arrangements were in care of Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington. Vassar Pioneer Times

A. Jannette Knowlton, Millington, Age 83, died Tuesday, May 11, 1999 at Hills and Dales Hospital in Cass City. Mrs. Knowlton was born February 16, 1916 in Birmingham, Michigan the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Ward. She was married to Charles T. Knowlton Sr. He preceded her in death May 12, 1977. Mrs. Knowlton enjoyed gardening, farm animals and cooking. Surviving are: son: Chuck and wife Mary Ann Knowlton of Gladwin; grandsons: Thomas and wife Lourie Knowlton of Medina, Ohio; Richard and wife Carla Knowlton of Caro; great grandchildren: Charlotte; Christopher; Kelsey and Heather. Funeral services will be held 12:30 pm Friday, May 14, 1999 at Martin Funeral Home in Vassar. Burial will take place at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy. Family will receive friends at Martin Funeral Home in Vassar Thursday 7-9pm and Friday 9am until time of funeral service. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to the American Heart Association or charity of your choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Florence Knuckles, of the Frankenmuth-Vassar area, and formerly of Piggott, Arkansas, died on March 28, 1999 at her residence in Frankenmuth. She was 85 years of age. Mrs. Knuckles was born on September 30, 1913 in Pollard, Arkansas, the daughter of Richard and Tenia Mae (Nickols) Brady. She was a life long member of Wanderers' Home Baptist Church. She was married to Raymond Knuckles on July 23, 1932 and to this union two children were born, Francis D. Knuckles of Piggott and M. Nadine (Knuckles) Whitaker of Millington. They survive her along with a sister, Ethel Wilkes of Piggott, Arkansas; one brother, Manuel Brady of Rector, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Brenda Ward of Cantonment, Florida, Bryan Whitaker of Mayville, Jayson Whitaker of Frankenmuth, Lisa Legue of Millington, and Ray Whitaker of Mayville; 15 great-grandchildren; and a host of friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by a brother, Oliver Brady of Pollard, Arkansas. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at the Hoggard and Son Funeral Home in Piggott, Arkansas with David Dodd of Paragould, Arkansas officiating. Pallbeares were Donald Wilkes, Rick Brady, Bobby Wayne Brady, Lional Dodd, Lindel Small, Harry Small, and Scott Small. Interment was in Gravel Hill Cemetery in St. Francis, Arkansas. Arrangements locally were placed in the care of Hanlin Chapel for Funerals in Vassar in conjunction with Hoggard and Son Funeral Home in Piggott, Arkansas. Vassar Pioneer Times

Donald F. Kochalka, age 70 of Vassar died Wednesday May 5, 1999 at Covenant Medical Care in Harrison after a lengthy illness. He was born January 4, 1929 in Saginaw the son of Lasko and Mary (Dvorski) Kochalka. He married Betty J. Boivin February 29, 1964. Don and Betty owned and operated State Town and Country Realty Co. for 35 years. He was a member of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church and its Mens Club. He had been an avid member of the Vassar community for many years and also served in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his wife Betty of Vassar; Children: Bill Lewis and family of Vassar; Linda and husband Daniel Fowler and family of Fostoria; Ronald and wife Tina Lewis and family of Howard City; Connie Jo Janes and family of Reese; Diane and husband Thomas Kanyok and family of Vassar; Kim and husband Tim Kern of Richville; Also his beloved dog and best friend Toby. 12 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren; Beloved friends and Grandparents of their children, Carl and Thelma Graubman of Vassar; Also 1 Brother and 2 Sisters; Robert Kochalka of Bay City; Cathy Mikel and Jane Jeffery both of Pa.; Many Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his Parents, a brother Joseph Kochalka and a Sister Mary Meyer. Mass of Christian Burial will take place 2:00 P.M. Saturday at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church Rev. Fr. James Carlson will officiate. The family will receive friends at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar on Friday from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM and on Saturday from 9:00 AM until 1:30 PM at which time family and friends will gather for prayer and then to proceed to church for Holy Mass at 2:00 PM. A Scripture Service will take place at the funeral home at 7:30 PM Friday. Memorial Contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association or the Kidney Foundation.

John A. Knowlton, 52, of Caro passed away suddenly Saturday afternoon, Aug. 28, 1999. He was born Dec. 21, 1946 in Monroe, the son of the late William and Elizabeth (Turner) Knowlton. He came to Tuscola County with his parents as a child. He graduated from Cass City High School and moved to Caro in 1968 and has lived there since. He had been employed at Delphi Saginaw Steering Gear for 31 years, retiring on Oct. 1, 1996. For most of his adult life, one of his great pleasures was horses and their training. After his retirement from Delphi, horse training became his full-time occupation. He was a member of the Living Waters Chapel in Caro, the American and the Michigan Quarter Horse Associations, the Palomino Horse Association, the Blue Water Pleasure Horse Association and the UAW Loca1 699. He married Val Furness on June 24,1967 in Cass City. She survives him. He is also survived by one daughter, Michelle Robinson and her husband, Chris, of Caro; two sisters, Charlotte Rabideau of Cass City, Ruth Ann Hnatiuk of Arizona; three brothers, Robert Knowlton of Arizona, William Knowlton of Virginia and James Knowlton of Marlette; a very special aunt and uncle, Loretta and Walter Turner of Caro; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, at the Living Waters Chapel in Caro. The Rev. James Solomon, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Indianfields Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m and 7 to 9 p.m today at the Ransford Funeral Home in Caro and from 10 a.m until the time of the service Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to Teen Ranch of Marlette or the Living Waters Mission Fund. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Funeral Home of Caro.

Louis N. Larson, Tuscola age 71 died Wednesday Nov. 4, 1998 at his home. Funeral services will be 1:00pm Saturday from Martin Funeral Home - Vassar. Rev. Mr. Cyril Haines officiating. Burial in Tuscola Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 2-8pm Friday. Born Oct. 28, 1927 in Saginaw the son of Mr. & Mrs. Chris and Mary (Campbell) Larson. He and Marilyn P. Bender were united in marriage May 5, 1950. He was a member of Mayville VFW and had also been an old gas engine collector. Prior to his retirement he had been employed at the Saginaw Malleable Iron plant for 30 years. Surviving are his wife: Marilyn; 2 sons and 2 daughters: Donna and husband Joseph Kern of Vassar; Chris and husband John Pfeiffer of Lapeer; Nels and wife Jan Larson of Lapeer; Lars and wife Jody Larson of Allegan; 13 grandchildren. 1 sister and 1 brother: Lucene Narloch of Mt. Pleasant; Carlton Larson of New Liberia, LA.; 2 very close friends: Edward and Nancy Sullivan. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 grandchildren: Jeremy Larson and Allison Pfeiffer and 2 brothers Robert and Richard Larson.

Nova C. Lewis, of Caro died on Saturday, April 3, 1999 at the Tuscola Medical Care Facility. She was 92 years of age. Surviving are her children, Jack and wife Mildred Lewis, Louanne and husband Thomas Campbell, and George and wife Nina Lewis; grandchildren, Douglas and wife Tracy Lewis, Jeff and wife Pam Campbell, Cindy Lewis, Craig Campbell, Holly and husband Rod Byron; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Cecil Darcy, John Spicer, Bud Spicer, Stewart Spicer, Marge Stiff, and Alethea Bondy. Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her husband Milton Lewis, brothers, Roy, Leo, and Ernie Spicer, and sister Joyce Diller. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 6 at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar with Rev. John Becker officiating. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery, Vassar. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Vassar First Presbyterian Church Building Fund or the Tuscola County Medical Facility. Funeral arrangements were in care of Martin Funeral Home, Vassar. Vassar Pioneer Times

Myrtle (Marion) Long, of Millington, died on Friday, March 19, 1999 at the Hurley Medical Center in Flint. She was 62 years of age. Mrs. Long leaves to cherish her memory her husband and family; Mr. David Long, Millington; one daughter, Marlene and Gary Stephens of Flint; three sons, David H. Long of Millington, Dale and Peggy Long of Mt. Morris, and Donald D. Long and fiancee Jennifer Baber of Millington; four grandchildren, Matthew and David Long, Misty Blakley, and Heather Long; great-grandchildren, Kristen Hatfield and Sara Barber; three sisters, Norma Beauchemin of Alpena, Lonnie Meader of Flint, and Christine Green of Millington; two brothers, Richard Mathews and LeRoy Benjamin Mathews, both of Otisville; as well as several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Long was preceded in death by a sister, Madeline Loomis; and two brothers, Allen and Gene Mathews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at the Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington, with Pastor Mike Cottrell officiating. Interment was in Millington Township Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Millington Church of God. Funeral arrangements were in care of Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington. Vassar Pioneer Times

Mabel A. Manson (Caruthers), Belchertown, Mass. Formerly Vassar, Age 98 died Friday July 30, 1999 at Ware, Mass.. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, August 4, 1999 from the First Presbyterian Church, 250 W. Huron, Vassar. Rev. Mr. John Becker officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the church Wednesday from 10:00 am to time of services at 11:00am. Mrs. Manson was born August 3, 1900 in Barks, MO. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. and Rosella (Sutton) Caruthers. She was a resident of Vassar from 1934 until she moved to Belchertown, Mass. in 1991. She was a former member of Vassar First Presbyterian Church, and was a member of Hope United Methodist Church of Belchertown. Mrs. Manson was Past Worthy Matron of the Vassar Chapter #390 O.E.S., a member of Millington Chapter O.E.S. and Past Noble Grand of the Rebecah Lodge #416 in Vassar. Her husband Edward Mason died in 1959. Memorials may be considered in her memory to First Presbyterian Church Music Program, 250 Huron Ave., Vassar, MI., 48768 or to the Hope United Methodist Church Music Program, Main St., Belchertown, MA., 017001. Surviving are: Daughter: Clara M. Very of Belchertown, MA.; Sister: Clara J. Stuebner of Perryville, MO.; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Gerald D. "Bud" Martin, of Vassar, age 63, died Friday, April 10, 1998 at Caro Community Hospital. Mr. Martin was born June 23, 1934 the son of Mr. & Mrs. Walter W. And Mamie(Hunter) Martin. He and Judy DePotty were united in marraige June 29, 1957 in Tuscola. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the US Marine Corps Infantry in Korea. A member of Davison VFW Post 4087 and formerly Vassar VFW Post. Mr. Martin retired from Super Food Service in Bridgeport. He worked as a delivery truck driver since 1968 and was a member of Teamsters Local #337. Surviving are wife Judy; 5 sons, Terry Lee and wife Kathy Martin of Caro, Bryan Martin of Vassar, Bradley and wife Rita Martin of Vassar, Glen Martin of Vassar and Jeremy James Martin of Vassar; 4 grandchildren, Julie, Gerald "Bud", Andrew and Jolene; great granddaughter, Jazman Morrison; 5 brothers and sisters, Orville and wife Louise Martin of Vassar, Joh and wife Trudy Martin of Vassar, Gladys Middleton of Glennie, beverly and husband John Richard of Vassar and Tom and wife Sandy Martin of Vassar; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie on February 1, 1964, parents, 2 sisters, Joyce and Marylou, brother, Robert, niece Patty Tack, nephew James Tack, and aunt Evelyn Martin. Funeral services will be held 2:00pm Wednesday and Martin Funeral Home Clark Chapel in Vassar. Rev. Mr. Cyril Haines officiating and military honors by Mayville VFW Post 10084. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 12 noon until time of services at 2:00pm.

Shirley Martin, Vassar, Age 62, died Monday February 8, 1999 at Caro Community Hospital services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, February 12, 1999 at Martin Funeral Home in Vassar with Rev. Mr. Cyril Haines officiating. Burial at Blumfield Township Cemetery. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Family will receive friends at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM and Friday 9:00 Am until time of service. Mrs. Martin was born March 20, 1936 in Hemlock the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sr. and Pauline(Summerfield) Stedry. She and Edward Martin were united in marriage August 22, 1959 in Reese. Mrs. Martin enjoyed crocheting, knitting, bird watching, playing card and crossword puzzles. Left to cherish her memory husband: Edward: 2 daughters: Paula and husband Yax of Deford; and Alberta Martin of Caro; 1 son: Albert Martin of Vassar; 5 brothers: Vince and wife Jean Stedry of Caseville; Frank Stedry Jr. of Chesaning; Lee and wife Leora Stedry of Vassar; Don and wife Dar Stedry of Vassar; and Art Stedry of Vassar; 1 sister: Wanda and husband Wes Martin of Vassar; 3 grandchildren: Michelle Yax II; Michael Yax; and Liberty Rhodes; Stepmother: Theresa Stedry; stepsister: Ruth and husband Pat Hart all of Grayling. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline Stedry in 1959, Father, Frank Stedry Sr. in 1995, stepbrother, Jack Lambert in 1998, sister-in-law, Leola Stedry in 1998, and sister Ruth in 1939

William D. Maxson, 63, of Kingston, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, in Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon after a long illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, 1999, in Kranz Funeral Home in Kingston with Rev. Gerald Meyer of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cass City, officiating. Interment is in East Dayton Cemetery in Caro. Visitation is from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Memorials may be given to Christ the King Lutheran Church in Kingston.

Pauline M. McArthur, 95, of Cass City, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1999, in Tendercare Nursing Facility in Cass City after a short illness. She was born on March 20, 1904 in Traverse City to Orlie and Kate (Gerlinger) Squiers. She married Stanley B. McArthur on June 4, 1927 in Flint. Pauline was a member of the Cass City First Baptist Church for more than 70 years. She was a pianist at the church for more than 50 years. Pauline was a very active Sunday school teacher. She is survived by her husband, Stanley; son, Robert McArthur and his wife, Joyce; grandchildren, Kathleen Daneault and her husband, Andre, Douglas McArthur, and his wife, Brenda, and David McArthur and his wife, Angela, all of Cass City; great-grandchildren, Benjamin Adams, Andrew Adams, Joseph Daneault, Anthony McArthur and Stacey McArthur. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Margaret; great-grandson, Philip Robert Adams; sisters, Velma Squiers and Georgia Thompson. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, in the Cass City First Baptist Church with the Rev. Eric Holmgren officiating. Interment is in Elkland Township Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements are being handled by Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City. Memorials may be given to the Cass City Baptist Church.

Lillian Mead, of Millington died Friday, April 2, 1999 at Flint Hurley Medical Center. She was 74 years of age. Surviving besides her husband, are four children, Jimmie and wife Ginger Mead of Quanicassee, Vickie and husband Larry Leo of Saginaw, Judy Letts of Vassar, and Danny and wife Sandy Mead of Vassar; 11 grandchildren, Kristi and husband Doug Hasler, Heidi Mead, Jackie Mead, Jeff Leo, Greg Leo, Danlee Mead, Dustin Letts, Darcy Letts, Stacy Carlisle, Jacki Carlisle, and Sarah Carlisle; four great grandchildren, Kayla Colosky, Michael Hasler, Matthew Hasler, and Katie Lynn Mead; two sisters, Betty and husband Clarence Parth of Lupton, and Bonnie and husband Paul Stewart of Fairgrove; as well as several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Mead was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Lea Ann in 1994, and a sister June Bolton. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 6, 1999 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Richard Szafranski officiating. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery, Vassar. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the American Diabetes Fund of the charity of one's choice.Funeral services were in care of Martin Funeral Home, Vassar. Vassar Pioneer Times

M. Jean Michalski, 54, of Deford passed away Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, in Marlette Hospital. She was born July 31, 1945, in Cass City to William and Mae (Russell) Rolston. She married John R. Michalski on Feb. 29, 1964, in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Argyle. Jean is survived by her husband, John; children, Greg Michalski and his wife, Kim, of Deford, Jim Michalski and his wife, Lori, of Caro, Jeff Michalski and his special friend, Bonnie Adams, of Cass City, and Kathy Schram and her husband, Jim, of Cass City; grandchildren, Michael, Aaron, Brian, Elizabeth, Katie, Erik and Adam Michalski; brothers and sisters, Delores Damm and her husband, Lloyd, of Gagetown, Duncan Rolston and his wife, Bonita, of Bad Axe, Betty Stephenson and her husband, George, of Bad Axe, Dennis Rolston and his wife, Bonnie, of Cass City; Robert Rolston and his wife, Nancy, of Gagetown; Debra Rolston of Bad Axe, Dianne Prill and her husband, Ed, of Kinde, Tanya Terbush and her husband, Jim, of Cass City; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Frederick "Ted" Rolston and Roy Howard Rolston; brother-in-law, Eugene Vincent; and a nephew, Travis Guinther. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, at Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City with the Rev. Stuart Justin of Victory in Christ Community Church, Bad Axe, officiating. Interment is in Novesta Township Cemetery.

Lillie V. Moberly, Mayville, Age 93, died Saturday November 28, 1998 at Lapeer Hospital. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday from Martin Funeral Home, Vassar with Rev. Mr. Walter David officiating. Burial in Roseland Park Cemetery - Royal Oak. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6pm Monday, all day Tuesday, and Wednesday until time of service at 11am. She was born on March 17, 1905 in Marksbury, KY., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell and Nannie (Adkins) Lane. She and Homer Moberly were united in marriage on November 21, 1921. He preceded her in death October 21, 1977. She worked as a machine operator at Ternstedt Div. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, 1 son and 1 daughter. Surviving are: Son: Alex; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 son, 1 daughter, and a brother.

Barbara Joan Mooney, 62, of Thompsonville, formerly of the Caro area, died Saturday, March 6, 1999 at her residence in Springdale Township. She was born September 16, 1936, in Pontiac, daughter of Broox and Christine (VandeWater) Barr. Barbara retired from Caro Community Hospital, where she was an X-ray technician, as well as the past president of the ASCME Union. She loved spending time with her family, picking mushrooms, fishing, and collecting antiques. Barbara is survived by; her husband, William Douglas Mooney of Thompsonville; her children, Laura (Eugene) Green of Caro, Renee (Chris) Draves of Franklin, Tenn., Barbara (Larry) Green of Caro, and Douglas (Denise) Mooney of Caro; eight grandchildren; two sisters and one brother. Two grandchildren preceded her in death. No services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Munson Hospice. Envelopes are available at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva.

Vincent "Willie" Oprea, Died Saturday afternoon December 18, 1999 at his residence. Age 77, he was born October 30, 1922 in Detroit. He married Edith Louise Lockhart June 21, 1947. Willie was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Elf Khurafeh Shrine, Vassar Masonic Lodge #163 F & AM, and a charter member of the Vassar Eagles #2380. He had also been inducted into the Bowling Hall of Fame. He had been employed at Eaton Mfg. Co. for 17 ½ years and also owned and operated Hill Top Recreation for 30 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and many other outdoor activities and had been a private pilot for 53 years. He also shared his arrowhead collection with many. He is survived by his wife Edith of Vassar: 2 Sons: John Charles and Joyce Oprea of Lapeer; Jerry Vincent and Karen Oprea of Bay City; 3 Grandchildren: Kari, Chris and Andrew Oprea. Also 1 Sister: Rose Baxter of Drummond Island. Many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a Grandson Anthony Oprea and 4 Brothers, George, John Andy, and Tony Oprea. Funeral service will take place 11:00 AM Wednesday December 22, 1999 at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar with Pastor Tim Bender officiating with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 6-9 pm Monday, 9-9 Tuesday and on Wednesday from 9:00 am until time of service. Vassar Masonic Lodge # 163 will conduct a Memorial Service 7:30 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to Grace Lutheran Church.

Timothy M. Osentoski, 34, formerly of Cass City, died suddenly Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996 in Marana, Ariz. He was born May 6, 1962 in Cass City to Enoch 'Red' and Rose (Rusnak) Osentoski. Tim married Heather Stock in August of 1992 at Farver Road Church. Tim is survived by his wife, Heather; a daughter, Ashley; step children, Burgandy and Christopher Burleson, all of Arizona; his mother, Rose Osentoski, of Cass City; siblings, Sharon Wood and her husband, Dan, of Gagetown, Darlene Russell and her husband, Carl, of Cass City, Ken Osentoski and his wife, Jean, of Cass City, Steve Osentoski and his wife, Cheryl, of Cass City, Denise Houlihan and her husband, Brian, of Imlay City, Roseann Russell and her husband, Don, of Cass City; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Enoch; brother, John; and his grandparents. Tim will be missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Little and Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City, with the Rev. Duane C. Plonta officiating. Visitation and burial took place in Arizona. Memorials may be made to the Family Discretionary Fund.

Edna Wolf Parker, 95, of Kingston died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998, at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro. Edna Parker is survived by her children, Audrey and Otto Flachsmann of Largo, Fla., and Phyllis and Carl Silvernail of Kingston; grandchildren, Allan and Shari Flachsmann, Alyce and Roger Lyon, Kay and Rick Liszka, Scott Silvernail, Sheri McLeod, and Jaime and Leslie Silvernail; great-grandchildren, Mychelle and Tyler Silvernail, and Thad and Caleb Hofheinz; a sister, Wilma Moore of Kissimmee, Fla.; two nieces and a nephew. She was predeceased in death by her husband and an infant son, born in 1937. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998, in the Kingston United Methodist Church with the Rev. Margaret Passenger officiating. Interment will be at 3 p.m. in the Grant Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Kranz Funeral Home in Kingston, and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Kingston United Methodist Church or to Bay Shore Camp.

John C. "Jack" Osgerby, 74 years, of North Buck Road, Marblehead, Ohio, and formerly of Swanton and Whitehouse, Ohio, died Saturday, January 17, 1998 at Providence Hospital, Sandusky, Ohio. Jack was born on July 26, 1923 in Vassar, Michigan to Clark and Margaret (Larrabee) Osgerby. He married Carol M. Trott in 1948 and she preceded him in death in 1979. Jack was a carpenter for 45 years, retiring in 1994. He was also the owner of Oak Ridge Arena and Blue Creek Stables. He bred, raised, showed and trained paint and quarter horses, winning the National Reining Horse Association Futurity in 1981. He was also a horse show judge. Jack was a member of the Carpenter's Local Union #1138, the Fulton County Saddle Club and the Tri-State Rodeo Association. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Susan "Su" (Jim) Ketchmark of Denver, CO; brothers, Robert (Betty) of Dallas, TX, and Cecil (Nelda) Osgerby of Caro, Ml; his compan­ion, Lola Kaiser, of Fremont, OH; sister-in-law, Mary Alice Osgerby; along with many nieces and neph­ews. He was preceded in death by his son, Jay R., in 1986. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 1998 in the Neville Funeral Home Southwest Chapel, 7438 Airport Highway, Holland (865-8879), where friends will be received after 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, those plan­ning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Hospice Asso­ciation of Northwest Ohio or the American Heart Association. The Blade, (Toledo, Ohio), January 1998 Submitted by family

Laura Patridge, age 92, of Burton formerly of Vassar, died Tuesday, February 2, 1999 at Hurley Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, February 5, 1999 at Martin Funearl Home in Vassar with Dr. Rick Flanders officiating. Burial at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. Those desiring, may consider memorial contributions to the American Red Cross. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Family will recieve friends at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar 6-9pm Wednesday, 9am - 9pm Thursday and 9am until time of funeral on Friday. Mrs. Partridge was born on July 9, 1906 in Yale, Michigan the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel and Emma (Pettingill) Reed. She and Paul L. Partridge were united in Marriage in 1929. He preceded her in death in 1973. Mrs. Partridge loved to make quilts for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also loved working in her Flower garden. Surviving are 4 sons and 1 daughter: Eldon and wife Ann Partridge of Illinois; Wesley Partridge of Vassar; James Partridge of Burton; Bruce and wife Penny Partridge; Marjorie Harper of Vassar; 18 grandchildren; several great grandchildren.

Gerald Francis Peplinski, Vassar Michigan age 69, died Wednesday March 10, 1999 at his residence. Gerald was born August 29, 1929 in Cedar, Michigan the son of Bernard and Lucille (Galla) Peplinski. He married Doris Ann O'Brien April 21, 1952 at St. Mary's Church in Lake Leelanau, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Army as a Cpl. in the 711 Airborne Ordinance. Prior to his retirement in 1995 he had been employed as a Machinist for General Motors for 45 years. He had also engaged in hobby farming since 1954 and where he spent time with family and grandchildren. He is survived by: Wife Doris Ann Peplinski; 3 daughters: Diane Peplinski; Donna and husband Michael Tedford; Denise and husband Tony Amend; 6 sons: Kenneth Peplinski,; Wayne Peplinski; Douglas Peplinski; Gerald A. and wife Frances Peplinski; Kevin and wife Robin Peplinski; Mark Peplinski and Friend Anita.; 8 Grandchildren: Troy and Chad, Brandon, Abbey and Jared, Joshua and Lydia, Chandler. Brothers: Raymond and Edward Peplinski ; Sisters Winnie, Dorothy, Adaline, Marie, Lillian, Irene and Theresa. He was preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Lucille Peplinski, Brothers Aloysius and Bernard Jr. and a Sister Beatrice who died in infancy. Mass of Christian Burial will take place 1:00 P.M. Saturday March 13,1999 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church in Vassar, Rev. Richard T. Szafranski will officiate. Graveside Military service under the direction of Millington American Legion Post #164 will Tuscola Twp. Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar from 10:00AM - 9:00 PM Friday and from 9:00 AM- 12 noon Saturday. A Scripture Service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday. Memorial contributions may be directed to VNA hospice or the American Cancer Society.

Harold O. Phillips, 78, of Clifford, passed away Thursday, November 19, 1998 at Saginaw Veterans Nursing Home in Saginaw, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; three sons, Robert and Nancy Phillips, Clifford, James and Ivanna Phillips, Silverwood, and David and Cecelia Phillips, Cass City; three daughters, Maxine and George Moore, Caro, Nancy Moore, Auburn Hills, and Sharon Smith, Caro; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Billy, Joseph and Russell; and a sister, Irene Deneen. Funeral services were conducted Monday, November 23, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette with Rev. Keith Mead officiating. Interment was at West Burlington Cemetery in Silverwood with military honors. Pallbearers were Debi George, Heath Phillips, Pete McAlpine, Nathan Phillips, Kerry Anderson, Ken Phillips and Harry McDonald. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arcangelo "Frank" Piazza, age 88, of Vassar died Tuesday, February 23, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Frank was born August 30, 1910 in Lorenzgo, Italy, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Valentino and Roma (Tremonti) Piazza. He and Marguerite Barnes were united in marriage November 1936. She preceded him in death November 14, 1988. Frank was a member of St. Francis X. Cabrini Catholic Church of Vassar. He was a Charter Member of Knights of Columbus Vassar/Millington Fr. Robert E. Smith Council 7591 and also a Charter Member of Knights of Columbus Holy Trinity 2013 of Caro, 4th Degree. Also a member of Vassar F.O.E. #2380. Frank retired from General Electric in 1975 as a welder in the heat treatment dept. He enjoyed photography, reading, collecting books, and gardening. Left to cherish his memory are 4 children, Ramon and wife Ruth Piazza of Kalamazoo, Anita Haile of Portland, Oregon, Gary and wife Joyce Piazza of Cincinnati, OH and Duane and wife Sandy Piazza of Hamilton, OH; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brother, Ferrer and wife Lula Pizza of Vassar; sister, Claudia and husband Eber Barnes of Vassar; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brother Renato. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Friday from St. Francis X. Cabrini Catholic Church in Vassar with Fr. Richard T. Szafranski officiating. Burial inb Riverside Cemetery. Wednesday at 7:30pm there will be a Rosary and 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus Memorial Service under the direction of Vassr/Millington Fr. Robert E. Smith Council 7591. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home at 7pm Thursday for a Scripture Service followed by a K. Of C. 4th Degree Memorial Service under the direction of Holy Trinity Council 2013. Family will received friends at Martin Funeral Home in Vassar 5-9pm Wednesday and 9am - 9pm Thursday. Friday morning, Mr. Piazza will be taken to church where friends may call 10am until of Holy Mass at 11am. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to the charity of your choice or St. Francis X. Cabrini Catholic Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home or at the church.

E. J. Powell, 69, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 1998 at his home after a long illness. He is survived by his children, Robin McIntosh of Swartz Creek, Lewis (Ronnie) Powell of Fairchild A. F. B., Spokane, WA. Richard Powell of Mayville, Jon (Tracy) Powell of Kingston; step-children, Doreen (Dan) Williams of Cass City, Leah Pabst of Marlette, Paula (Steve) Osentoski of Utica, Chris (Brian) Brown of Decker; special friend and companion, Bonnie Barrons of Kingston; sisters, Thelma Felice of Rochester Hills, Doris (Bill) Jackson of Lewiston; brother, Gerald (Sue) Powell of Kingston; 12 grandchildren, Joshua McIntosh, Shelby Powell, Zachary Powell, Jake and Kali Powell, Heather Stratton, Sarah and Matthew Pabst, Justin Nathan, Steven Osentoski, and Hali Brown; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene, a brother, Donald; and his parents, Lewis and Mabel Powell. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, November 21, 1998 in the Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston with Rev. Keith Mead officiating. Interment in East Dayton Cemetery, Caro. Military services under the direction of the Kingston VFW Post #5317. Memorials may be made to the McLaren Hospice or Kingston VFW Post #5317.

Anabell Read, 77, of Cass City, died on Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in Hills & Dales General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today in Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City with the Rev. David Mercer, pastor of Deford Community Church, officiating. Interment is Novesta Township Cemetery.

Freda Read, Vienna Twp. age 84, died Thursday, March 18, 1999 at her home. Funeral services will be held--1:30 PM Tuesday March 23, 1999 from Miles Martin Funeral Home. Burial in Flint Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home 6-9 Sunday, 12-4 and 6-9 Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to McLaren Hospice or Boy Scouts Tall Pine Council. Mrs. Read was born March 5, 1915 in Wisner Twp., the daughter of Mr. and mrs. William and Pearl "Houghtaling" Braque. She and Charles Read were united in marriage October 2, 1935 in Flint. He preceded her in death December 20, 1986. Surviving are: seven daughters: Carol and husband Paul Morse of Frankenmuth; Phyllis and husband Mark McKenzie of Perry; Dolores Gottlieb of Clio; Sandra Costa of MS.; Norma and husband Leonard Rogers of Mt. Morris; Susan and husband Donald Wirsing of Clio; Brenda and husband Raymond Ellingson of Clio; Many Grandchildren; Many Great Grandchildren; Many Great Great Grandchildren; She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, 1 brother and grandsons David, John, Nicholas and Darrell.

Grant G. Reava, 90, of Deckerville, formerly of Minden City, died Friday, Jan. 3, 1997, at Autumnwood of Deckerville, after a long illness. He was born June 30, 1906 in Deckerville, son of the late John F. and Elizabeth (Stopp) Reava. He married Helena L. Wendt on July 1, 1932 in Bowling Green, Ohio. She preceded him in death on Jan. 4, 1983. Surviving are two daughters, Sharon O'Mara of Adrian, Gail Burton and her husband, Wesley, of Cincinatti, Ohio; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Hilda Gault of Flint, Marie Koeff of Traverse City, Ruth Chavey of Dearborn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helena; a son, Dale; two brothers, Sherman and George Reava; and two sisters, Lela Murdock and Lorina Oliver. A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at the Smigielski Funeral Home on Cass Avenue in Minden City. The Rev. Ellen Burns of the Minden City Methodist Church will officiate. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of service Sunday at the funeral home.

Herbert A. Reinert, a lifelong resident of Millington, died on Thursday, September 23, 1999 at the Aleda E. Lutz V.A. Medical Center in Saginaw. He was 73 years of age. Mr. Reinert was born on November 13, 1925 in Arbela Township. He was the son of William and Clara (Daenzer) Reinert. On February 11, 1967 he married Ruth Ann Olvey. Together they celebrated 32 years of marriage. Mr. Reinert was a carpenter and had been employed by Bierlein Construction, retiring in 1987. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, 1952-1954. As a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Millington Mr. Reinert acted as an usher and was active in the Stewardship Program. He also was a member of the Conrad-Wager-Keene American Legion Post #164. Mr. Reinert worked part-time for the Millington Police Department and the Tuscola County Sheriff's Department. Surviving is his wife, Ruth; sisters, Florence Keinath and Elsie Diamond; a twin brother, Norbert Reinert; many brothers and sister-in-laws, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl and Clarence, and a sister, Lorna. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 28, 1999 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Millington with Pastor Tim Bickel officiating. Interment was in Millington Township Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Stephen Ministry, or to the general fund. Funeral arrangements were in care of Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington. Vassar Pioneer Times

Frank W. Riedel, Caro, age 52 died Sunday, April 25,1999 at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Funeral services will be held 2pm Wednesday, April 28 1999 at Martin Funeral Home in Fairgrove with Pastor Scott Lidner officiating. Burial in Gilford Cemetery. Family will receive friends at Martin Funeral Home in Fairgrove Tuesday 5-9 pm and Wednesday 9am until service at 2 pm. Those desiring may consider memorials contributions to the Arthritis Foundation. Frank was born December 14,1946 in Detroit, Michigan the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold and Matty (Spencer) Riedel. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards. Survivors are: sister Bonnie and husband Clare Ziegler of Vassar; brother Jack and wife Charlotte Riedel of Vassar; sister Jacqueline and husband Virgil Spencer of Vassar; mother Matty of Cass City.

Arlene R. Rock, of Millington, died on Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro. She was 85 years of age. She leaves to cherish her memory her family: a daughter, Ruth Ann and Duane Houser of Indianapolis, Indiana; a son, Daryl and Linda Rock of Millington; five grandchildren, Dan, Diane, Alan, Tammara, and Rodney; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Friday, March 26, 1999 at the Millington United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Keef officiating. Interment was in Millington Township Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Millington United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer's Association. Funeral arrangements were in care of Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington. Vassar Pioneer Times

Tuscola County Advertiser – Saturday, October 23, 1999
O. Keith Riley - Passed away on Tuesday October 19, 1999 at Caro Community Hospital. He was 82. He was born on June 19, 1917 at Caro, the son of Orlo and Nellie Riley. He was a 1936 graduate of Caro High School and the class president. Keith was a member of the Caro High School basketball team (circa '35) and went to the state finals. He married the former Elizabeth (Dottie) Pierog on May 1, 1943 at Bloomfield, New Jersey. After his graduation, he was employed with Turner Hardware in Caro until taking a position with State Savings Bank. Keith then joined the U. S. Marine Corp on September 3, 1941. During his service he was in the South Pacific Theater for 17 months and was a warrant officer upon his discharge in May of 1946. Upon his return to Caro, he continued his employment with State Savings Bank until purchasing the Economy Shoe store with his brother, John on January 3, 1947. They operated the Riley Shoe Store from 1947 until 1970. For some time they owned and operated a second shoe store in West Branch. Keith then was secretary-treasurer for Metcalf & Schrader from 1973 until his retirement in December of 1983. He was past president of the Caro Chamber of Commerce (1956) past president and treasurer of the Caro Exchange Club (Member since 1946) and a former member of the Caro Mt. Moriah Lodge #226 F &AM. He was a life member of Caro VFW Post #4164, the Tuscola County Fair Association, and a member of Theron Atwood American Legion Post #7. Keith enjoyed a good game of golf and together with Allah Schrader, they took the game into their "golden" retirement years. He is survived by his wife, Dottie; loving children and their spouses, Greg and Sharon Riley of Gaylord, and Patricia and Richard Brady of Petoskey, Mike and Gloria Riley of Standish, Maureen Riley of Caro, Janice and Robert Osborn of Caro, Julia Riley and Kim Matiszak of Caro, John and Vicki Riley of Caro, Lt. Cmdr Brian Riley, USN of San Diego, California, 20 grandchildren, two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, John and two sisters, Bernice Fitzgerald and Anna Wittie. Funeral was held at Collon Funeral Home of Caro on Friday, October 22 at 11 am with Rev. Kenneth Yaroch of Sacred Heart Catholic Church officiating. Burial was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery with Military graveside services under the auspices of Caro VFW Post #4164 and Theron Atwood American Legion Post #7. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Caro Community Hospital Endowment Foundation. Submitted by: Julie Beers

Doris A. Rotermund, 85, of Cass City died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, at Tendercare Nursing Facility in Cass City. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with the Rev. Gerald Meyer officiating. Interment is in Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria, Ill.

Beatrice Irene Badgero Roy, 75, of Rogers died Sept. 29, 1999, at her home. She was born March 12, 1924, in Midland, Mich., to Dave and Pansy Burrell Badgero. She was a homemaker and a self-employed seamstress. She moved to Rogers in 1998 from Springdale. She enjoyed crafts, cooking and crocheting. Survivors include her husband, Herman Grant Roy of the home; four sons, Dale Roy of Pea Ridge, David Roy of Prairie Grove, Douglas Roy of Rogers and Grant Roy of Minnesota; five daughters, Sharlene Gerdes of Rogers, Sharon Avery of Caro, Mich., Sheila Johnson of Rogers, Sandra Hall of St. Louis, Mo., and Susan Leake of Russellville; one stepson, Bud Roy of Denver, Colo.; one stepdaughter, Darlene Behling of Midland; 29 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Services were Oct. 1 at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers with James Cope Jr. officiating. Burial was in Friendship Cemetery.

Thelma Ruth Ruppert, Akron Age 80 died Monday March 8,1999 in Bay City. Funeral services will be at Fairgrove Presbyterian Church Thursday 11:00 am. Rev. Jeff Bursch officiating. Burial in Wisner Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 6pm -8pm, Wednesday 1pm-8pm at Martin Funeral Home Clark Chapel - Fairgrove. Mrs. Ruppert will lie in state at church from 10 am until time of services Thursday. Thelma was born September 1, 1918 in Fairgrove the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy and Carrie (Mclaren) Sylvester. She and Wallace Ruppert were united in marriage November 11, 1939 at Fairgrove Presbyterian Church. Her hobbies included needlework, being a 4-H leader, and her family. Left to cherish her memory. Husband: Wallace; 5 children: Marilyn and husband, Jack Boone of Midland; Judith and husband Romey Karpovich of New Boston, MI; Ralph and wife Sue Ruppert of Akron, MI; Betty and husband Gary Maxwell of Owendale, MI; Donald and wife Bonnie Ruppert of Bergland, MI; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 5 step great-grandchildren; Brother : Lyle Sylvester of Fairgrove; Sister: Rosemary Montney of Tampa, FL.; Sister-in-law, Ellen Sylvester of Fairgrove; Brother- in- law Malcolm and wife Nancy Ruppert of Akron; Sister-in-law Marjorie Ruppert of Fairgrove; Sister-in-law Thelma Keys of Fairgrove; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by son James Ruppert, brother Gordon Sylvester, brother-in-law Leonard Ruppert. Those desiring may consider memorials to Presbyterian Church of Fairgrove or American Diabetes Society. Envelopes are available at the funeral home or church.

Harriet Rutherford, Vassar, died Sunday, January 17, 1999. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, January 21, 1999 from Martin Funeral Home in Vassar. Burial in Riverside Cemetery. Family will be present at the Martin Funeral Home - Vassar to receive friends 12-9pm Wednesday and 9am until time of funeral on Thursday. Wednesday evening the Vassar F.O.E. # 2380 Auxiliary will assemble at the funeral home for an Eagles memorial at 7:00 pm. Memorials may be considered for the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Mrs. Rutherford was born in Bay City the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony and Louise Buda. She and Howard Rutherford were united in marriage February 22, 1934. He preceded her in death December 5, 1994. Mrs. Rutherford was a member of Vassar Eagles #2380 Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing cards, yard work and working on the farm. Surviving are, son, Mr. and Mrs. Larry and wife Jean Rutherford of Vassar; 1 brother, Donald and wife Victoria Rutherford of Las Vegas; 5 grandchildren, David Rutherford, Kevin Rutherford, Wendy Atwood, Kelly Rochefort and Roger Rutherford; and 7 great grandchildren.

Helen Rutkoski, 82, of Cass City died Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw. She was born Sept. 8, 1914 in Buffalo, N.Y., daughter of Lawrence and Catherine (Mazur) Jurkowski. She married Enick Rutkoski on Nov. 29, 1933 in Parisville and their union was blessed with 15 children. Helen is survived by her children, Mildred Orzel and her husband, Ralph, of Warren, Lucille Rutkoski of Sterling Heights, Catherine Keahn and her husband, Gerald, of Sterling Heights, Veronica Priestly and her husband, Gary, of Caro, Patricia Willcocks of Clinton Township; Rosemary Rutkoski of Dayton, Ohio, Michael Rutkoski of Columbus, Herb, LaVern, Ron 'Bruno,' Larry Rutkoski and JoAnn Osantowski, and her husband, Thomas, all of Cass City; 39 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Veronica Dielicki of East Pointe, Antoinette Rutkoski of Ubly and Bernice Jerema of East Pointe. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Enick in 1982; her son, Frank; daughters, Phyllis Lowrie and Jeann Rutkoski. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Pancratius Church, with the Rev. Paul Bala officiating. Burial will follow in Novesta Township Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today at Little & Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City.

Mary Hall Seward Mary E. Seward, born in Tuscola Co, Mich, dearest mother of Mrs Lawrence (Elizabeth) Ronzi, Richard (Connie) Seward, and Mrs James (Dolores) Breslin. Dear sister of Maida Butterfield, Bertha Wilcox, and Mrs Lee (Virginia) Rogers. Also survived by eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 23546 Michigan Ave. Visitation Monday 4-9 p.m. obit February 22, 1993, page 6E, "Detroit News", Detroit, Michigan Judy

James Clyde Shattuck, Vassar, Michigan Died Sunday July 4, 1999 at St. Marys Medical Center in Saginaw. Age 75. He was born February 9, 1924 in Mayville the son of James and Myrtle (Monroe) Shattuck. He married Naretha Sherbrook Oct. 10, 1942. He had been employed at Vassar United Plastic Co. for several years and then retired from Saginaw Steering Gear. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was active in the national Navy reunion. He was a former member of the Vassar VFW Post. Jim's biggest pride included his wife, children, grandchildren, and the Navy. He was always there as the backbone and educator for his family. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Naretha of Vassar; Son: Kalin Clyde Shattuck of Flint; Daughter: Cheryl and Husband John Piche' of Mayville; Daughter: Kathy and Husband Gerry Vander Meer of Vassar; 8 Grandchildren: Kalin James Shattuck and Wife Dawn of Clio; Lonnie Shattuck and Wife Amy of Genesee; Lisa Champaign and Husband Tony of Saginaw; Candi Hamel of Clio; Tony Dzikowicz and fiancee' Amy Sumera of Chicago; Callie Rose and Husband Aaron of Grand Rapids; Tammy Dzikowicz of East Lansing; Ryan DeClute of Vassar; 6 Great Grandchildren: Erin and Page Hamel; Thomas Hartwell; Zachary Shattuck; Elizabeth and Anthony Champaign; Also 1 Sister Mildred Baker of Davison; Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Sister Marion Fox and infant sisters. Funeral service will take place 11:00 A.M. Thursday July 8, 1999 at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar. Rev. Richard Sheppard will officiate with burial in Rich Twp. Cemetery in Mayville. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home 5-9 PM Tuesday, 1-3 and 5-9 Wednesday and on Thursday from 9:00 AM until time of service.

Audrey Elizabeth Shoens, age 87 of Mt. Morris died Monday June 7, 1999 at Hurley Medical Cntr. Funeral services will be 11am Friday from Mt. Morris First Baptist Church, corner of Walter & Louisa. Pastor Richard Cook officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park. Mrs. Shoens will remain at the Miles Martin Funeral Home where friends may call after 6pm Wednesday. Family will be present Wednesday after 6pm and Thursday after 12 noon. Friday morning Mrs. Shoens will be taken to church to lie in state from 10am until time of services at 11am. Memorials may be considered for her church, Mt. Morris First Baptist Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Born July 5, 1911 in Mayville the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan and Esther (Roth) Allen. She and Claude Shoens were united in marriage in Mt. Morris August 11, 1928. He preceded her in death March 11, 1991. Mrs. Shoens was a member, for over 50 years, at the Mt. Morris First Baptist Church; She served on the Deacons Board and was active with the Berean Sunday School Class and the Women's Missionary Society. She retired 1974 from Secretary of State Office in Flint with 11 years service. She had worked at Mark Allen's Secretary of State office in Mt. Morris for several years before working in the Flint office. Surviving are her 3 children: Claude Jr. and wife Dianne Shoens of Bad Axe; Nancy and husband Richard Woodbeck of Mt. Morris; Charlotte and husband Bob Buys of Flushing; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother John Allen.

Sara Lee Simpson, 86, Odessa, a retired teacher, died, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1997, at her residence. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Hawk officiating. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Caro, Mich., and moved to Odessa in 1947 from Rusk. She was a Methodist. Survivors: Husband, Ray Simpson of Odessa; son, William Leslie Martin of Odessa; daughter, Linda Kay Yeager of Kingwood; brother, Dan English of Michigan; sister, Margaret Sand of Michigan; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Martha Slack, 85, of Brighton Township, formerly of Deford, died Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, in Medilodge Nursing Home, Howell. She is survived by her son, William Slack and his wife, Elizabeth, of Brighton Township; grandchildren, Pamela Schappert and her husband, Don, of Dallas, Texas, Dan Slack of Walled Lake, David Slack and his wife, Mary Sue, of Akron, Ohio, and Jennifer Slack of Brighton Township; great-grandchildren, Rachel and Amy Schappert, and Trevor and Kaylie Slack; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Frank Slack; and her sister, Lela Hubbard. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, with Dr. Philip Rice of Cass City United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Novesta Township Cemetery, Cass City. Honorary pallbearers will be Dan Slack, David Slack, Orville Hubbard and Newell Hubbard. Visitation will be 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today, and 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at MacDonald's Funeral Home in Howell, and 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Clare L. Smith, Mayville, age 68 died Thursday, July 16, 1998 at Covenant Health Care - Harrison in Saginaw. Funeral services will be held 1pm Monday at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar with Elder Steve Beebe officiating. Burial in Fremont Township Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday 7-9 pm, Sunday 2-9pm and on Monday 9am till the time of funeral. Mayville - Vassar VFW Post #10884 will conduct a Memorial Service at 8:00pm Sunday. Clare was born April 17, 1930 in Mayville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Don J. And Evora (Muntz) Smith. He and Violet Kuzma were united in marriage September 28,1957, they shared over 40 years together. Clare had been a Mayville resident his entire life. He served in the Korean War as a member of the US Army from 1951 to 1953. He was employed at Buick Motor Division until 1967, when he took over the family dairy farm. Clare was an active member of the Mayville-Vassar VFW Post #10884, Mayville American Legion, Michigan Milk Producers, Michigan Dairy Herd Improvement Assoc., Farm Bureau and National Rifle Assoc. Surviving are his wife; Violet, Children Connie and husband Kevin TerBush of Mayville; James and wife Arlene Smith of Silverwood; Thomas Smith of Mayville; Joseph and wife Kim Smith of Mayville; John C. Smith of Mayville; 5 grandchildren; Sarah and Jonathon TerBush ; Frank and Craig Smith; Joseph Smith Jr.; Good friend Verna Alfano. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ward, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Clara Kuzma of Flint and brother-in-law, Jerry. Those desiring, may consider memorial contributions for the Mayville-Vassar VFW Post. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Edward Snider, Vassar, age 72, died Monday July 27, 1998 at Hills & Dale Hospital in Caro. Funeral services will take place 1:00pm Wednesday July 29, 1998 at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar with Dr. Rick Flanders, Pastor officiating. Burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Saginaw. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:30 am until time of service at 1:00pm. Mr. Snider was born in Saginaw, Michigan on March 8, 1926 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. And Lillian M. (Neer) Snider. He worked as a fork truck driver. Surviving are: 3 sisters, Nancy Laney of Vassar, Bernice Simmons of Linwood and Florence Baase of Montrose; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and 1 brother. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to Juanita Christian school.

Jack Snider, age 105, Of Yorktown died Tuesday evening at The Waters of Yorktown after a brief Illness. He was born in Saskatchewan, Canada, attended schools there, moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1926, and later to Vassar, Michigan. He was a supervisor for Eaton Manufacturing for 30 years until retiring in 1959. He moved to Yorktown in 1996. Mr. Snider was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Vassar, and attended Yorktown Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are daughter: Clara and husband Albert Reif of Tavares, Florida; three grandchildren: Mark and wife Elizabeth Reif of Texas; Craig and wife Tina Reif of Yorktown; Dana and wife Kimberly Reif of Muncie; five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Wife Maria in 1989, his parents Phillip and Barbara (Mundt) Schneider, three brothers, two sisters. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 pm Friday November 12, 1999 in The Meeks Mortuary Chapel. Friends may call at the mortuary one hour prior to services on Friday. There will be a Masonic Grave side service 1:00 pm Monday at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Vassar, Michigan with burial to follow.

George Stekl, Fairgrove, age 76, died Friday November 20, 1998, at Bay Medical Center. Mr. Stekl was born October 9, 1922 in Fairgrove the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Rose (Rajkovich) Stekl. He and Marian Starkey were united in Marriage on March 15, 1944. She preceded him in death January 3, 1997. Mr. Stekl was a life long farmer. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing and softball. Surviving are: son Dale and wife Diane Stekl of Akron; daughter Brenda Rae of Interlochen; 3 grandchildren Jennifer and husband Dennis Doyle, Jeff Stekl and Stephanie Rae; 1 great grandson Connor Doyle; and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friend at the Martin Funeral Home in Fairgrove on Sunday from 2pm to 8pm and on Monday from 9am to time of service at 11am. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday at Martin Funeral Home in Fairgrove with Rev. Kevin Harbin officiating. Burial at Brookside Cemetery. Those desiring, may consider memorials for Fairgrove United Methodist Church or Charity of their choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Betty J. Stewart, 68, of Caro, died Thursday, May 21, at Hills and Dales General Hospital, Cass City. She was born July 27, 1923, in Caro. The former Betty Force married Glen E. Stewart in 1945 in Saginaw. He preceded her in death July 25, 1989. Stewart was a lifelong resident of Caro and retired from Saginaw Osteopathic Hospital, where she had been employed as a nurses aide. She had been an active Girl Scout leader and a member of the Caro Church of Christ. She is survived by 5 children, Mrs. Barbara Shagena of Cass City, Mrs. Kathryn Sandmann of Toledo, Ohio, Mike Stewart of Fairgrove, Mrs. Kenneth (Karen) Spencer of Cass City, and Mrs Duane (Sharrie) Spencer of Saginaw; 18 grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren; 2 brothers, William Force of Caro and Frank J. Force of Pinehurst, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held May 26 at Collon Funeral Home, Caro, with Roberrt Ponder officiating. Burial was in Brookside Cemetery in Fairgrove. Memorials may be made to the Michigan the Michigan Parkinson Foundation. Cass City Chronicle 6-3-1992

Fritz Stoffel, Fairgrove, age 90 died Saturday July 18, 1998 at Tuscola County Medical Care Facility. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Wednesday Martin Funeral Home-Fairgrove. Pastor Phillip Hudson officiating. Burial in Gilford cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday 6-8pm, Tuesday 1-4pm and 6-8pm, and Wednesday from 1pm until time of services at 2pm. He was born July 31, 1907 in Essen, Germany the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl and Henrietta (Stoecker) Stoffel. He and Erna Rahlwes were united in marriage August 22, 1931. She preceded him in death Feb. 18, 1998. Prior to his retirement he had been engaged in farming. Surviving are his son Paul Stoffel of Reese; daughter: Evelyn and husband Jack Wessley of Saginaw. 6 grandchildren: John Wessley, Tim Wessley, and Larry Wessley all of Saginaw; Russell and wife Amy Stoffel of Flushing; Chad Stoffel of Reese; Kimberly and husband Scott Propson of Waterford. 2 great grandsons: Alexander and Trevor Paul Propson. A brother and a sister live in Germany.

Werber Stuwe, Vassar, age 72, died Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at the Caro Community Hospital. Friends may call at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar from 4-7pm Saturday. Mr. Stuwe was born October 9, 1925 in Detroit the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Anna(Knuttle)Stuwe. He and Ruth Reif were united in marriage November 29, 1947. Werner graduated from Vassar High School Class of 1944. He was self-employed as a building contractor and then as Industrial Brush Maker. Mr. Stuwe was accomplished in canoeing, skiing, wind surfing and aviation. Surviving are: Children; Thomas and wife Ruth Stuwe of Berre, VT; Kristin and husband Michael Belding of Berre, VT; Susan Stuwe of Willimason, MI; Grandchildren; Sarah, Hannah and Rebekah Stuwe , Laura Belding, David and Thomas Rastall; Sisters: Margaret Wagner of Scottville, MI; Gertrude Karas of Rochester, MI; 2 Aunts and many Nieces and Nephews

Mary "Dorthy" (Kenworthy) Swinehart, Gladwin, age 74, formerly of Mt. Morris, died Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at Greenbriar of Sterling. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 25, 1998 from St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mt. Morris. Rev. Fr. Raymond Urbanek officiating. Burial in Thetford Twp. Cemetery. Mrs. Swinehart will remain at the Miles Martin Funeral Home in Mt. Morris where friends may call after 12 noon Friday. Friday evening parish and family will gather to pray the Rosary at 7:30pm. Saturday Dorothy will be taken to church to lie in state from 9am until the time of funeral at 10:00am. Mrs. Swinehart was born April 22, 1923 in West Branch the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Clarence and Mary S. (Bragg) Kenworthy. She and Paul Allen Swinehart were united in marriage in Mt. Morris January 31, 1942. He preceded her in death November 6, 1976. She was a member of Mt. Morris St. Mary Catholic Church and Altar Society and Gladwin VFW Auxiliary. She worked as a sales clerk for the former Yankee Stadium in Flint. Surviving are: 5 Sons; Clarence & wife Linda Swinehart of Idaho; Gerald & wife Pam Swinehart of Fairgrove; Gary Swinehart of Nevada; Bennett & wife Mary Ellen Swinehart of Gladwin; Herbert Swinehart of Shepard; Daughter: Edith Palmateer of Flint; Daughter in law; Elsie Swinehart of Gladwin; 13 Grandchildren; 14 Great grandchildren; 5 Brothers; Charles Kenworthy of Flint; Gene & wife Jeanie Kenworthy of Lapeer; George & wife Gladys Kenworthy of West Branch; Roy & wife Ila Kenworthy of West Branch; Jim & wife Delores Kenworthy of Washington; Numerous Nieces & nephews including special nephew and niece Fred and Sue Kenworthy. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Son Paul S. Swinehart Jr. July 8, 1998, grandson Herbert Swinehart in 1967 and brother John Kenworthy.

Justin King-Taljonick, Millington, age 17, died Thursday, October 14, 1999 at St. Marys Hospital in Saginaw. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, October 18, 1999 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Otisville with Fr. Eoin Murphy officiating. Burial at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Davison. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home 7pm Sunday for a scripture service. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to Family Memorial Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at church. Family will be present at the Martin Funeral Home- Clark Chapel in Vassar Saturday 4-9pm and Sunday 11am-3pm and 5-9pm. Monday morning Justin will be taken to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church to lie in state where friends may call from 10am until time of services at 11am. Justin was born May 24, 1982 in Lapeer the son of Amy (King) Reinbolt and Lawrence R. Taljonick. He was a sophomore at Millington High School.

Thomas L. Taylor Jr., 71, of Sebewaing and formerly of Port Austin, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, at the Saginaw Veterans Hospital. He was born on April 8, 1928, in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Grace (York) and Thomas L. Taylor Sr. He married Lorraine Fluegge on July 21, 1962. She preceded him in death on Feb. 1, 1999. Surviving are two daughters, Sharon Bletl and her husband, Everitt, of Bad Axe and Gail Thompson of Sebewaing; 10 grandchildren, Everitt Jr., Ashley, Rebecca, Joshua and Derek Bletl and Brandi, Brittani, Bryon and Bret Thompson; and three sisters, Karen Gorman and her husband, Richard, of Howell, Beverly Marshall of Brighton and Patricia Leonard of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde. The Rev. Robert P. Garrett will officiate. A graveside service will follow at the Port Austin Township Cemetery.

Danielle Kay Thompson, Vassar, age, 13 died Sunday, January 3, 1999 at her home. Danielle was born March 31, 1985 in Cass City the daughter of Wendal Reed and Coreana (Bellamy) Thompson. Danielle enjoyed Cheerleading, listening to her CDS and she adored playing with her brother. Left to cherish her memory are: mother, Corri Thompson of Vassar; father, Wendal Reed of California; sister, Amy; brothers David and Draven; grandparents, Ralph and Shirley Bellamy of Mayville, Floyd and Ann Friday of Columbiaville, Judy and Jerry Kindle of Mayville; aunts, uncles and cousins, Tammy Kurtansky and her children Ashley and Stephanie; Dawn and husband Michael Tucker of Texas and children Casey and Corey, Stan and Jaime Bognar, several other aunts and uncles; great uncle Clare and wife Bonnie Bellamy of Vassar; many friends at Vassar Jr. High School and Hasco Trailer Park. She was preceded in death by grandmothers, Judy Studier (Bellamy) and Janet Reed. Funeral services will be held 1pm Wednesday, January 6, 1999 at Martin Funeral Home in Vassar with Pastor Gordon Rankin officiating. Burial in Mayville Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday 1-4pm and 5-9pm and on Wednesday 9am until services at 1pm. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to the Family Fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Floyd Thompson, 86, of Akron passed away at his home Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999. Surviving besides his wife are one son, Charles Thompson of Auburn; four daughters, Irene Thompson of Clare, Beatrice Stewart and her husband, Gayle, of Wayland, Maryann Thompson of Port Austin and Joyce Sugden and her husband, Rick, of Cass City; seven grandchildren, Beth and Ken Stewart, Rachel, Jenny and Tom Sugden and Matthew and Megan Thompson; four stepchildren, Sara Whitacre and her husband, Ed, of Pasadena, Texas, Lydia Baker and her husband, James, of Chasta, Minn., Loren Evans and his wife, Wilma, of Muncie, Ind. and Roberta Slaven and her husband, Larry, of Jamestown, Tenn.; 15 step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, David Thompson, in November 1995; and four brothers, Alex, Harold, John and Thomas Charles. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999, at the Wisner United Methodist Church on North Vassar Road. Burial will be in Wisner Township Cemetery. Visitation is 3 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Briggs-Trenerry Funeral Chapel in Akron. He will lie in state from 11 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Wisner United Methodist Church.

Olga W. Thurston, of Vassar, died on Saturday, April 17, 1999 at the Bortz Nursing Home in Rose City. She was 92 years of age. Mrs. Thurston was born on February 24, 1907 in Vassar, the daughter of Michael and Anna (Boatine) Schnell. She was a Vassar resident most of her life until moving to Rose City a few years ago. In November of 1930 she married Charles Thurston. He preceded her in death in 1980. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Vassar. She leaves to cherish her memories her family; children, Norma and Merritt Schlaack of Hale; grandchildren, Michael and Elizabeth Schlaack of Las Vagas, Nevada, Robert Schlaack and Diane and Larry McClymonds, all of Denver, Colorado, Nancy and Luke Bierlein of Reese, Daniel and Ann Thurston of Fairgrove, Julie and Joe Coffey, and Dennis Thurston, all of Vassar; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Ursula Stewart, of Vassar; one sister-in-law, Erna Schnell, of Vassar; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harold; and three sisters, Hilda Bragas, Loretta Thurston, and Arline Schnell. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at St. Lukes Lutheran Church in Vassar with Pastor James Naumann officiating. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery in Vassar. Funeral arrangements were in care of Hanlin Chapel for Funerals, Vassar. Vassar Pioneer Times March 1999

Virgina Collette (Rogers) Truesdail, Vassar, age 71 died Sunday, December 6, 1998 at St. Marys Hospital in Saginaw. Born December 31, 1926 in Downer's Grove, Illinois, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Cecilia (Arthur) Horne. She and Arch Rogers were united in marriage on April 14, 1962 in Eaton Rapids. He preceded her in death July 23, 1972. She then married Richard Truesdail May 1981 in Tuscola. He preceded her in death September 1, 1994. Those left to cherish her memory are, daughter, Judy Lynn and husband Wayne Schwarz of Port Huron; son, Raymond "Chip" and wife Carol Rogers of Vassar; stepson, Richard II and wife Cindy Truesdail of Grand Blanc; grandchildren, Matthew Rogers, Chrissy Truesdail, Richard Truesdail III and several other grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Lou Horne and Betty Horne; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers, Arthur Horne and Jack Horne. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday at Martin Funeral Home in Vassar. Services will conclude at the funeral home. Family will receive friends at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar on Tuesday from 5-9pm, Wednesday 9am - 9pm and on Thursday 9am until time of service. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to American Lung Association or Family Choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Ruth Laura Tulloch, Vassar, age 83, died Monday Nov. 2, 1998 at Saginaw St. Mary Hospital. Funeral services will be 11am Thursday from First Baptist Church of Vassar. Pastor Douglas Stockwell officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at Martin Funeral Home - Vassar Wednesday from 1-4pm and 7-9pm. And at the church from 10am until time of services at 11am Thursday. Memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church. A longtime resident of Vassar. Mrs. Tulloch was born near Standish Dec. 2, 1914 the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John and Laura (Wyatt) Wubbena. She graduated from Standish High School and Arenac County Normal College. She worked 5 years on the Arenac County Independent before marrying William C. Tulloch on August 3, 1938. They were married nearly 50 years when William died November 1987. The couple moved to Vassar September 1939, where William taught vocational agriculture for over 30 years. The family also farmed south of Vassar and raised four children. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church. Mrs. Tulloch served many terms as Deaconess as well as many other offices and duties. During the 1970's she enjoyed writing local news for Vassar Pioneer Times and the Caro Advertiser. In her later years she was active in the Senior Citizens club of Vassar. Surviving are her 4 children: Rodney and wife Charlotte Tulloch of Lexington, KY; John and wife Pauline Tulloch of Colorado Springs, CO; Janine and husband Richard Emery of Flint; Christine and husband Duane Robinson of Ft. Wayne, IN.; Also surviving are 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, 2 sisters: Catherine Wubbena of Standish; Jean Bittner of Vassar; And several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers.

Coral Genevieve (Cragg) Turner, Saginaw, age 93 the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer and Mary (Miller) Cragg was born on July 23, 1907 in Gilford, Michigan. She passed away at Tender Care Nursing Home on December 25, 1999. Coral graduated from Vassar High School and from Cleary Business College in Ypsilant. After graduation she worked at Detroit and Pigeon for several years until she returned to help her parents on their farm. Both her parents preceded her in death. She married Leonard Turner May 9, 1942. He passed away September 9, 1965. Coral had been an active member of Gilford United Methodist Church as long as her health permitted her to do so. She lived at her home from the time of her birth until her last illness. She leaves to mourn her loss, several cousins, nephews and nieces and special friend LaVanne Richards who Coral highly respects. Funeral services will be held at Martin Funeral Home - Fairgrove on Tuesday December 28, 1999 at 1 pm, with burial at Brookside Cemetery , Pastor Jan Prestrue minster of Countryside Trinity Church of Saginaw officiating. Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 6pm -9pm on Monday and 9am until service at 1pm on Tuesday.

Thomas Lee Tyo, 51, of Cass City died Sunday, March 10, at Hills and Dales General Hospital. He was brn July 20,1939, in Detroit, the son of Mrs. Phyllis (Brooks) Tyo of Deford and the late Forest Tyo. He marricd Miss Marilyn Hadeka Oct. 14, 1961, in Cass City, where they made their home. Mr. Tyo, an avid hunter and fisherman, had been employed by the Caro Regional Center. He was a member of the Royal Order of Moose, Caro. He served with the United States Marines in Okinawa and Japan. Survivors include his wife Marilyn; 2 daughters, Mrs. Greg (Kathy) Hutchinson of Cass City and Mrs. Dan (Dorie) Gee of Mansfield, Ohio; one granddaughter, Tiffany; his mother, Mrs. Phyllis Tyo of Deford; one sister, Mrs. Ronald Phillips of Deford, and 3 nephews, Michael, Mark and Donald Phillips, all of Deford. One brother, Donald Tyo, preceded him in death, Funeral services were to have been conducted Tuesday at St. Pancratius Catholic Church of Cass City with Rev. Julius Spleet, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Novesta Cemetery, Cass City. Arrangements were handled by Little's Funeral Home, Cass City. Cass City Chronicle March 13,1991

Joanne Marie VanHorn, Vassar, age 50, died Monday, March 8, 1999 at St. Marys Hospital, Saginaw. Funeral services will be at Martin Funeral Home-Clark Chapel, Vassar Thursday, March 11 11:00 AM, Pastor Scott Lindner officiating, Burial in Tuscola Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday, 5-9PM, Wednesday 10-12, 1-5, and 7-9PM. Mrs. VanHorn was born June 25, 1948 in Saginaw, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A. Lee and Edna Marie (Lockhart) Miller. She and Bruce VanHorn were united in marriage November 26, 1966 in Vassar. She had been employed as a production worker for Eaton Corporation. She is survived by her husband: Bruce; 3 children: Michael Lee and wife Tammy VanHorn of Clinton Twp.; Lisa Marie Beach of Bradenton, FL; Gary W. VanHorn of Vassar; 3 grandchildren, Jolyn M. Vanhorn; Justin J. Beach; Bryce T. VanHorn; sisters: Bonnie and husband James Heidenberger of Vassar; Janet and husband Michael Herrington of Vassar; brother: Charles Dennis Miller of Bonner, Montana; brothe-in-law and sister-in-law Roger and Nan Tappen of Delta, Ohio; many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Envelopes are available at Funeral Home.

Eugene W. Vincent, 57, of Cass City died Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996 at his home after a long illness. He was born Aug. 21, 1939 in Reese to George and Beryl (Harrison) Vincent. He married Tanya Rolston on Aug. 16, 1980. Mr. Vincent is survived by his wife, Tanya; daughters, Stephanie and Kimberly Vincent of Cass City and Christine Arnold and her husband, Robert, of Rochester Hills, Susan Jobe of Rochester Hills, Heidi Josey and her husband, Keith, of Rochester Hills; sons, Timonthy Vincent of Cass City, Eugene Vincent Jr., and his wife, Susan, of Cass City, Jesse Vincent and his wife, Renee, of Oxford; grandchildren, Shannon, Joshua, Jesse, Chester, Benjamin, Ashley, Robbie, Shane and Travis; sisters, Donna Spencer of Deford and Barbara Price of Snover; brother, Ronald Vincent of Marlette; many aunts and uncles and neices and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, David Vincent; a grandson, J.D. Meyers; his parents, George and Beryl Vincent; a sister, Geneieve Walker and a brother, Donald Vincent. Funeral services were Saturday in Little & Kranz Funeral Home of Cass City. Jim Ylen of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses of Sandusky officiated. Memorials may be made to the family discretionary fund. Burial is in Novesta Township Cemetery.

James E. Walker, Vassar, age 75, died Wednesday, December 16, 1998 at his daughter's home in Cass City. James was born March 3, 1923 in Caro the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Ernest and Dora (Nokes) Walker. He and Genevieve M. Vincent were united in marriage on April 1, 1946 in Vassar. He retired from Spence Brothers of Saginaw and was a member of Laborer's Local 1098 Union. He was a member of Vassar Eagles #2380. James enjoyed woodworking, fishing, traveling, and shuffle board at the Eagle's Club. Left to cherish his memory are children; Tonya and husband Lloyd Newsome of Cass City, Donald and wife Linda walker of Harrison, Jeanette and husband Michael Geno of Port Huron, Michael Walker of Kingston; 8 grandchildren Lloyd Jr., Bunny, James, Toni, Penny, Jeremy, April and Kimberly; several great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Dale and wife Beverly Walker of Six Lakes, Gerald and wife Judy Walker of Clio, Larry Walker of Clio; 2 sisters, Beverly and husband Clare Milliken of Vassar and Lillian Liebler of Clio. He was preceded in death by grandson, William Joseph Newsome, parents, six brothers, Clarence, Ernest, Lawrence, Francis, Carl and Bernard, sister, Doris Butterfield. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, December 19, 1998 at Martin Funeral Home in Vassar with Rev. George W. Harmon officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday 6-9pm, 9-9 Friday and 9-11 on Saturday. There will be an Eagles Memorial Service at 7pm on Friday.

Leo Stanley Ware, 90, of Cass City, died Friday, Aug. 27, 1999, in Hills & Dales General Hospital. He was born May 3, 1909 in Ellington Township to William Henry and Gertrude (Deming) Ware. He married Mardell N. Starr on July 3, 1930 in Lapeer. Leo worked for Nestles Food Company and Pontiac Motors. In 1944 he and Stanley McArthur began Mac and Leo Service, which he ran until his retirement in 1979. Mr. Ware was a former Lions Club member and former Cass City councilman. Leo attended Novesta Church of Christ. Leo loved his work. He enjoyed people. He loved caring for and took pride in his lawn. Leo is survived by his wife, Mardell; children, Ferris Ware and his wife, Carol, of Shelbyville, Ind., James Ware and his wife, Joan, of Cass City, Gordon Ware and his wife, Pat, of Otter Lake, Donna Nye of Cass City, David Ware and his wife, Judy, of Cass City; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; brother-in-law Stanley McArthur and his wife, Pauline; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by granddaughter, Lisa Ware; grandson, Ted Ware; daughter-in-law, Ella Jean Ware; and son-in-law, Ken Nye. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, 1999, in Novesta Church of Christ with Chuck Emmert officiating. Interment is in Novesta Township Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Ware are his grandsons. Visitation is 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City and noon to 1 p.m. Monday at the church. Memorials may be given to Novesta Church of Christ or Rawson Memorial Library.

Irene Catherine Wark, Akron, Age 80, died Monday November 15, 1999 at Bay Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Friday at Martin Funeral Home in Fairgrove with Minister Richard Miller officiating. Burial in Demorest Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home 6-9 pm on Wednesday, 9-9 Thursday and 9am until time of services on Friday. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to the charity of their choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Mrs. Wark was born on August 24, 1919 in Unionville the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hobart and Vera (Hayes) Ross. She was married to Timothy Roberts who preceded her in death. She then married George A. Wark who also preceded her in death. Mrs. Wark was employed by Navy/Defoe Shipping, Miami Veteran's Hospital and Saginaw Veteran's Hospital where she retired. She was a member of VFW Post 7468 Auxiliary. Mrs. Wark was a avid traveler, active with Church of Christ, enjoyed bowling and volunteered at Akron/Fairgrove Elementary School. Left to cherish her memory are 6 children: Clayton D. And wife Lila Roberts of Bay City; Beverly J. And husband Alton Hawley of Akron; Hobert J. And wife Joanne Roberts of Houghton Lake; Dennis F. And wife Ruth Roberts of Akron; George A. And wife Jean Wark of St. Petersburg, Fla.; Candace E. Wark of Chicago, ILL.; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister: Lena Krause of Caro; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, granddaughter Vikki-Jo Roberts and sister Helen Kassin.

Dorothy I. Wesley, of Toledo, Ohio, and formerly of Vassar, died on Monday, April 5, 1999 at the Foundation Park Care Center in Toledo. She was 80 years of age. She leaves to cherish her memory her family, husband, Charles (Chuck); a daughter, Kendra Wesley of Toledo; a son, Kelly and Lydia Wesley of Vassar; three grandchildren, Brad, Ramero, and Shayne Wesley; two great-grandchildren, Aubree and Shannen Wesley; one sister, Jane Crabs of California; one brother, Eugene Kelly of North Branch; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Craven Kelly. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 9, 1999 at the Hanlin Chapel for Funerals in Vassar with Pastor Richard Sheppard officiating. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Alzheimer's Association. Funeral arrangements were in care of Hanlin Chapel for Funerals, Vassar. Vassar Pioneer Times

Bertha (Bess) Hall Wilcox died Sunday, January 5, 1997 at Hilltop Manor, Roscommon. She was 86. She was born January 23, 1910 at Kingston, the daughter of Edwin and Zella (Willsey) Hall. She graduated from Mayville High School with the Class of 1927. Survivors include a daughter, Sue (Graham) and son-in-law Jack Fox of Houghton Lake; granddaughters, Natalie and husband Andy Farris of Kansas City, Kansas, and Stacey and husband Erick Ciesliga of Shelby Township; five great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Maida Butterfield of Saginaw and Virginia Rogers of Venice, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bill, sisters Mary (Lina) Seward and Bernice Dickerson. obit "Mayville Monitor", page 2, Mayville, Michigan, Thursday, Jan 30, 1997 Judy

Leigh Wilson, 89, of Deford died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, in Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, in Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City with the Rev. David Mercer of Deford Community Church officiating. Interment will be in East Dayton Cemetery in Caro.

Nellie M. Wright, 78, of Cass City died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, in Covenant Health Care-Cooper in Saginaw. She was born March 11, 1921 in Elyria, Ohio to Carl and Minnie (Johnson) Glatz. She married George Albert Wright on June 14, 1941 in Fraser. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999, in Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City with the Rev. David Hollander of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caro officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Paul L. Wright, 87, passed away Friday, November 13, 1998 at the Tuscola Medical Care Facility in Caro, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Sarah of Mayville, Michigan, a son, Jeffrey and Victoria Wright of Beverly Hills, Michigan; four daughters, Judith and Dan Fischer of Marlette, Lovina Huffman of Marlette, Patricia Oberle of Caro, Michigan and Lori Lau of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a baby son, Robert; and a sister, Mary Drake. Funeral services were conducted Monday, November 16 1998 at 1:00 p.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette with Rev. Bonny Lancaster officiating. Interment was at the Kingston Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Mayville United Methodist Church, or the donation of choice.

Margaret Anna Wyckoff (Monchilov), Vassar, age 81, died Monday October 11, 1999 at Brittany Manor Nursing Home in Midland. Margaret was born December 25, 1917 the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven and Barbara (Soltis) Hornyak . She was joined in marriage May 10, 1937 to James Monchilov. He preceded her in death June 19, 1968. She married Alez Wyckoff February 20, 1971. He preceded her in death December 8, 1984. Left to cherish her memory are 2 daughters: Marjorie Ann Boyd of Florida; Rosemary and husband Jim Welton of Midland; son: James and wife Gloria Monchilov of Bay City; 8 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; 2 brothers: Steven and wife Rosemary Hornyak of Florida; Julius and wife Shirley Hornyak of California; Several nieces and nephews. Stepchildren: James Wyckoff; Albert Wyckoff; Alfred Wyckoff; Maurice Wyckoff; Janice Phelps; and Debbie Carroll. Family will be present to receive friends at Martin Funeral Home - Vassar 5-9pm Tuesday. Funeral services will be 8pm Tuesday from Martin Funeral Home-Vassar with Pastor Jeff Jorgensen officiating. Burial at EastLawn Memorial Gardens with committal services at 10am Wednesday in the mausoleum chapel. Those desiring may consider the Vassar Seventh day Adventist Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and at the cemetery.

Eleanor Yoder, Vassar, age 71, died Monday, November 22, 1999 at Covenant Medical Center - Cooper. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church in Vassar with Fr. John A. Ederer officiating. Burial in Tuscola Cemetery. Family will be present at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar to receive friends 6-9 pm Tuesday. There will be a Prayer Service 7:00 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Wednesday morning family and friends will gather at the funeral home for prayers at 10:35 a.m and then proceed to church for Mass of the Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to the charity of their choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home or church. Mrs. Yoder was born December 13, 1927 in Lafferty, Ohio, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley and Mary (Cooper) Krygrowski. A graduate of Flint Central High School and attended G.M.I. She and James were united in marriage July 17, 1954 in Flint. Surviving are: husband, James; 6 children: James and wife Marie Yoder of Davison; Raymond and wife Sandra Yoder of Phoenixville, PA.; Anna Lenzini of Indianapolis, IN,; Helen and husband Steve Hicks of Kalamazoo; John Yoder of Ft. Collins, CO.; Steve Yoder of Ft. Wayne, IN.; 6 grandchildren; brother: Edward and wife Helen Krygrowski of Flint; sister: Helen and husband Richard Felt of Florida; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 2 daughters Teresa and Mary Eleanor, parents and brother Richard.

Bonnie Ziegler, age 67 of Vassar died Friday Dec. 31, 1999 at Saginaw St. Marys Hospital. Funeral services will be 2pm Tuesday from Martin Funeral Home, Clark Chapel-Vassar. Pastor Tim Bender officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the Martin Funeral Home 6-9pm Sunday, all day Monday, and 9am until time of funeral Tuesday. Memorials may be directed to, her church, Grace Lutheran Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Born February 3, 1932 in Gilford the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold and Mattie (Spencer) Riedel. She and Clare R. Ziegler were united in marriage April 24, 1949. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and retired from Caro Regional Center with 28 years service. Surviving are : husband Clare Mother: Mattie Riedel of Gilford 5 children: Bob and wife Meg Ziegler; Mark Ziegler; Larry Ziegler; Tim Ziegler all of Vassar; and Debbie and husband Don Collins of Bradenton, FL. 10 grandchildren: Scott; Angie and husband Adam; Lance and wife Amy; Justin; Mandy; Matt; Cory; Jennifer; Stephanie; and Ryan. brother: Jack and wife Charlotte Riedel of Vassar. sister: Jacqueline and husband Virgil Spencer of Vassar. numerous nieces and nephews.

David William Ziegler, Vassar, Michigan,Age 48, died Sunday, July 18, 1999 at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort. David was born December 24, 1950 in Sandusky the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clare and Bonnie (Riedel) Ziegler. He served in the U. S. Army Reserves 1969-1972. Was employed by Saginaw Metal Castings Operation as a production worker for 29 years. And enjoyed playing the guitar, fishing and boating. Surviving are: his sons: Lance David and wife Amy Ziegler of Vassar; Justin James McClure of Vassar. Companion and friend for 22 years: Susan McClure of Vassar. Special children: Heidi and husband Tim Walker of Saginaw; Jason and wife Kristi McClure of Marquette. 3 Grandchildren: Jordan Walker, Brandon Walker, Kalen McClure. Parents: Clare and Bonnie Ziegler of Vassar. brothers and sister: Bob and wife Meg Ziegler of Vassar; Mark Ziegler of Vassar; Larry Ziegler of Vassar; Tim Ziegler of Vassar; Debbie and husband Don Collins of Bradenton, Florida; grandmother: Mattie Riedel of Cass City; aunts; uncles; nieces and nephews. special friend: Paul Williams and all fellow workers at Saginaw Metal Castings Operations. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday at Martin Funeral Home in Vassar with Pastor Michael Cottrell officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery. Family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday 2-9 pm, and on Wednesday 1-4 and 5-9 pm. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to Disabled American Veterans. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

     

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