Obituaries on this page are as follows: Harold REDA, Eldine REITHEL, Child of L. RICE, Frank RICE, Melissa RICE, Donald RICHARDS, Phyllis RIDGE, Daisy ROBINSON, Helen ROCK, Rudolph RODAMMER, William ROENICK, Anna ROGERS, Sister Mary Walter ROMAIN, Ida ROSS, Milford RYAN, Madeline SAGER, Robbi SALGAT, Joanne SATTLEBERG, Christian SCHARICH, Merle SCHOTT, Penny SCHMITT, Marcia SCHNELL, Terry SCHWADERER, Rodney SHANNON, Betha SHARBOWSKI, John SHOCKEY, Kyle SIMPSON, Irma SKINNER, Betty SLATER, Lola SNOW, Thomas SPREEMAN, Martha STANARD, Virginia STEPHENS, Harrison STINE, Carol STING, Donald STRATTON, Elda STREETER, Bernard SWICK, George SYLVESTER
Obituary from the Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: June 21, 2000.
Harold A. (Red) REDA--Master Sergeant, Retired--Passed away Thursday, June 15, 2000. He was 68. He is survived by one daughter, Ronda McClurg of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Beatrice Coats and her husband Don Coats of Casa Grande, AZ; sister, Marie Lewis and her husband Gordon Lewis of Mason; brother, A.G. (Bud) Reda and his wife Mary of Jacksonville, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. He served in the United States Marine Corps for over 23 years with two combat tours in Vietnam. He was predeceased in death by his wife, Winell of St. Simons, GA; brothers, Fred J. Reda of Frankenmuth, Franklin W. Reda of Clio and James A. Reda of Clio. Memorial services are pending.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: September 12, 2001
Eldine E. REITHEL--Unionville--Passed away Friday, Sept. 7, 2001. She was 82. She was born in Unionville on Oct. 24, 1918, the daughter of Jacob and Florence (Schmidt) Roller. On March 28, 1941 she married Merill G. Reithel. He preceded her in death on Sept. 29, 2000. Eldine was a lifelong member of Unionville Moravian Church and its Ladies Aid. For many years, she had been a member of the Moravian Ladies Quilters. Among her hobbies were designing quilts and crocheting. Eldine is survived by a son, David (Kathleen) Reithel of Unionville; a daughter, Diane (Edward) Schulz of Acton, Massachusetts; grandchildren, Steven (Cindy) Schulz of Pa., Brent Schulz of New York, Kevin (Amy) Reithel and Kent Reithel, both living in Unionville and Scott Reithel of Royal Oak; four great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Meghan Reithel, and Joshua, Rachel and David Schulz; a brother, Ernest Roller of Florida; and a sister, Carol (Roy) Schulz of Unionville. Eldine was preceded in death by brothers Ralph, Clayton and Arthur; and a sister, Nelda Irrer. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10 at Unionville Moravian Church with Rev. Glenn Heintzelman officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Unionville Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: April 21, 1899
Death of two year old child of Mr. and Mrs. L. RICE, Friday, April 14, 1899. Burial in the Hurds Corner Cemetery.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: February 12, 1932
Frank RICE died Sunday morning at the home of his niece Mrs. Frank Maland. The funeral was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Phil Shanks in Millington.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: February 5, 1932
Fostoria--The body of Mrs. Melissa Brown RICE was brought to the Watertown Cemetery from Flint for burial Wednesday. The funeral was held at the Baptist Church in Mayville, of which she was a member.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: May 27, 2000
Donald E. RICHARDS--Fairgrove--Died Thursday, May 25, 2000 at Bay Medical Center. He was 76. Donald was born April 5, 1924 in Merritt Township, the son of Julius and Mary (Schillair) Richards. He and Evelyn Spencer were united in marriage September 19, 1944. She preceded him in death May 19, 1995. Donald liked going to rummage sales and was a collector of interesting items, especially teapots. Surviving are four sisters, Sylvia and husband Everett Osantowski and Eleanor Eigner, all of Fairgrove, and Marie Chamberlain of Bay City; six brothers, Harvey and wife Hazel Richards of Mikado, Edward Richards of Freeland, Roy Richards of Vassar, Delbert and wife Joann Richards of Fairgrove, Virgil and wife Clarice Richards of Bay City, Julius Jr. and wife Beverly Richards of Vassar; adopted son, Richard; many nieces and nephews; special friend Mary Gwisdala of Bay City. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Evelyn; two infant daughters; brother, Ervin, and baby brother Lawrence. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Martin Funeral Home in Fairgrove with Rev. Walter David officiating. Burial is in Gilford Cemetery. The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home 2-9 p.m. Sunday and 9-11 a.m. on Monday. Memorials may be made to Family Wishes. Friends may share a memory with the family at the funeral home.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. dated: July 22, 2000
Phyllis June RIDGE--Cass City--Died Wednesday, July 19, 2000 in Tendercare, Cass City. She was 63. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 22 at Kranz Funeral Home of Cass City with Dr. Philip Rice of Cass City United Methodist Church officiating. Memorials may be made to Hills & Dales General Hospital Auxiliary.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: February 2, 1892
Daisy ROBINSON--Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Robinson lost daughter Daisy, age 3 months, of la grippe on the third.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: June 24, 2000
Helen Priscilla ROCK--Caro--Died Wednesday, June 21, 2000 in Kalkaska. She was born January 8, 1931 in Hammond, Louisiana to Stephen and Rose Mary (Petho) Kish. She married Wilford Rock on August 9, 1952 in Caro. She lived in Caro all her life and retired as a registered nurse from Delphi. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by one daughter, Roselyn (Richard) Snyder of Caro; one son, Arnold Rock of Caro; two sisters, Mary Connel of Vassar and Julia (William) Dillon of Caro; two brothers, Steven Kish of North Carolina and Albert (Betsy) Kish of Bad Axe; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Frank Kish of Caro. No services were planned at this time. Arrangements were by Sorenson Funeral Home, Inc. of Grayling.
Tuscola County Advertiser in Caro, MI. dated April 28, 2001
Rudolph (Rudy) RODAMMER--Glenwood Springs, Colo.--Died Sunday, April 8, 2001 at Glen Valley Care Center. He was born in Vassar July 15, 1916, the son of Herman and Mary (Hecht) Rodammer. He moved to Denver, Colo. in 1941. He was married to Beulah (Bea) Mott July 3, 1967. She survives him. Rudy was a retired iron worker and most recently was a gatekeeper at the South Canyon Landfill. He enjoyed fishing, baseball, crossword puzzles, maps and conversation. Survivors include a sister, Arlene (Henry) Hohman of Vassar; nieces, Katherine (Aaron) Korthals of Vassar, Patricia Myers of Austin, Texas, Mary Hohman of Orlando, Florida, Nancy (Ken) Hill of Alma; nephew, Donald Hayden of Colorado; many cousins and friends. He thought a lot of all his surviving family members and friends. Rudy requested to be cremated.
Saginaw News Dated: 14 Nov 1951 Saginaw, MI.
William ROENICKE, 3207 Holland Road--Funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday at Harold A. Cederberg Funeral Home. Rev. Hans Knauer will officiate with burial in Buena Vista Cemetery. Mr. Roenicke may be seen at the chapel.
Huron Daily Tribune, Huron County, MI. Dated August 4, 2000
Anna Marie ROGERS, 38, of Olive Hill, Ky, formerly of Pigeon, died Wednesday evening, Aug. 2, 2000, at the St. Claire Medical Center, Moorehead, Ky. She was born Feb. 2, 1962, in Pigeon to Joan G. (McArdle) Blome and the late Donald Blome. Anna was a 1980 graduate of Laker High School and moved to Williamston near Lansing a short time later. In 1996, she moved to Moorehead, Ky., with her family and took a position at St. Claire Medical Center where she was a surgical assistant. She was a member of the Olive Hill Church of the Nazarene and a marvelous artist and poet. Surviving are her husband, Gary; two daughters, Sarah and Amanda, at home; her mother, Joan Blome of Pigeon; her brother, Tim Blome and his wife, Raynette, of Pigeon; and three sisters, Arlene Jamison and her husband, Ron, of Cass City, Majorie Justin and her husband, Jim, of Bad Axe, and Donna Deering of Pigeon. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7, 2000, at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton. Burial will be near her father in Grandlawn Cemetery, Pigeon. Visitation will be 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday and after 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the family.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: April 11, 2001
Sister Mary Walter ROMAIN--Adrian, formerly of Caro--Passed away Sunday, April 8, 2001 at the Dominican Life Center. She was 83. She (Rachel) was born November 7, 1907. Sister Mary Walter Romain entered the Dominican Order of Sisters in 1933 and taught school in Chicago, Lansing, Detroit and the Soo. She is survived by one sister, Ellen Romain of Caro. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Dominican Chapel with burial in the Dominican Cemetery in Adrian. Memorials may be made to the Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 E. Sierra Heights Dr., Adrian, MI. 49221.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: July 26, 2000
Iola ROSS--Caro--Died Saturday, July 22, 2000 in her home. She was 80. She was born January 19, 1920 in Caro to Russell and Gertie (Avery) Curry. She married Richard L. Ross July 26, 1941 in Akron. He died April 25, 1995. Iola attended County Normal and taught school for several years before having children. She was a member of Kingston United Methodist Church, Naomi Circle, Domino Club, and Knitting Club. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing and gardening. Iola is survived by her children, Jane Ross and husband, John Christiano of Essex Junction, Vt., Judy Ross (Arnold Leesy) of Lexington, Richard Ross of Caro; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; stepsister, Opal Hunter of Mayville; sister-in-law, Emma Ross; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Margaret Curry and Ethel Seddon; brother, John Curry. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 25 at Kingston United Methodist Church with Rev. Margaret Passenger officiating. Interment was in Indianfields Township Cemetery, Caro. Memorials may be made to the Kingston United Methodist Church or Kingston Scholarship Fund. Kranz Funeral Home of Kingston was in charge of arrangements.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: April 25, 2001
Milford J. RYAN Sr.--St. Helen, formerly Akron--Died Friday, April 13, 2001 in his St. Helen home after a battle with lung cancer. He was 66. Mr. Ryan was born January 23, 1935, in West Branch, the son of Fred and Elizabeth (Osborne) Ryan. He married the former Shirley Beach July 3, 1954 in Akron. They made their home there for 44 years. He was a linesman at Saginaw Steering Gear for 34 years. Formerly of Akron, he had lived in St. Helen since 1998. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; daughters, Connie Bowen of Port Richie, Fla., Cindy (Steve) Irvine of Cass City, and Peggy Ryan of West Branch; sons, Don (Audrey) Ryan of Tustin, Micheal of Morristown and Milford II of Morristown; brother, William of Wichita, Texas; sister, Alverna Hessler of Akron; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service was conducted Wednesday, April 18 by Rev. Dan Stoneback at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home, West Branch. Memorials may be made to the family.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated May 27, 2000
Madeline A. SAGER--Vassar--Passed away Thursday, May 25, 2000 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro. She was 72. Madeline was born on August 5, 1927 in Bay City and was the daughter of Filex and Thresa (DeFord) Bishop. Madeline leaves to cherish her memory her family, four children, Wayne Sager of East Aurora, NY, Gene Sager of Victor, NY, Denise Sager of Mesa, Ariz., Darlyne Williams of Centerville, Pa.; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Filex Bishop of Bay City, Ray Bishop of Pinconning, Roy Bishop of Saginaw; three sisters, Roselma Elliotte of Saginaw, Prisilla Bristow of Amarillo, Texas, Pauline James of Vassar; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilbur and Harold. Services were in care of Hanlin Chapel for Funerals in Vassar.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: April 25, 2001
Robbi L. SALGAT--Caro, formerly of Fairgrove--Passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2001, in Cartwright Center in Saginaw. He was 50. He was born on December 1, 1950, in Saginaw, and lived in the Caro and Fairgrove areas all of his life. He was a graduate of Akron-Fairgrove High School. Robbi was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in Vietnam, and was a member of the Fairgrove V.F.W. Post #7486. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of employment. He is survived by one daughter, Danielle Salgat of Novi; his father, Leland "Bud" Salgat of Caro; two sisters, three brothers and spouses, Sondra and Thomas Hadaway of Fairgrove, Yvette and Keith Kasserman of Pigeon, Jan and Sandy Salgat of Caro, Todd Salgat of Caro, Kurt Salgat and friend, Cindy Gaul of Bay City; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ellen, in 1996; and a brother, Howard in 1984. Funeral was held at Collon Funeral Home of Caro on Wednesday, April 25 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ronald Wigand of First Baptist Church of Caro officiating. Burial was in Ellington Township Cemetery with military graveside services under the auspices of Fairgrove V.F.W. Post #7486.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated July 1, 2000
Joanne Mae SATTELBERG--Unionville--Passed away Thursday morning, June 29, 2000 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Saginaw. She was 69. She was born on May 25, 1931 in Sunfield, MI., the daughter of Donald and Iva Lundquist Park. On December 22, 1951 she married Vincent Sattelberg in Marshall, MI. Joanne was a former member of Scottsdale Presbyterian Church of Scottsdale, Arizona and its choir, a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Unionville and a former choir director, she had been Elmwood Township Clerk for 13 years, and performed volunteer services at Hills and Dales Hospital, Cass City.Surviving are her husband, Vincent; her mother, Iva Park; their children, Margie (Steven) White-Cormier of Caro, James (DeAnn) Sattelberg of Unionville, and Richard (Joan) Sattelberg of Gagetown; grandchildren, Angela White, Philip White, Sarah (Bill) Mokma, Benjamin Sattelberg, Matthew Sattelberg, Nicholas Sattelberg, Jenna Sattelberg, Erica Cormier and Meghan Cormier; one great-grandchild; a brother, Robert (June) Park of Mesa, Arizona; and a sister, Kathryn Vincent living in Battle Creek. Visitation will be at Unionville Funeral Chapel on Sunday when the family will be present between the hours of 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. A memorial service will take place Monday morning, July 3 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church with Rev. Michael Oakwood officiating. Memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church or the charity of choice. Unionville Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI.
Christian SCHARICH--Unionville--Passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at Bay Medical Center. He was 89. He was born February 3, 1912 in Tuscola County, the son of Casper and Regina (Weigan) Scharich. On March 28, 1936 he married Frieda Fischer and she survives him. Christian was retired from Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Besides his wife, Christian is survived by son, Luke of Clinton Township; a daughter, Gloria (Larry) Vandermark of Akron; a granddaughter, Sha Borkowski of California. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Casper, David and Charles; a sister, Amelia Reppuhn and a sister-in-law, Amelia Scharich. Funeral service was conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, March 16, from St. Paul Lutheran Church with the Reverend Michael Allen officiating. Burial was in Demorest Cemetery in Akron Township. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or a charity of choice. Unionville Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Tuscola County Advertiser Dated: Sept. 27, 2000
Merle SCHOTT-Vassar--Passed away Saturday, September 23, 2000 at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Merle was born in Detroit on July 10, 1914 and was the daughter of Ernest and Marvel Engle. On July 10, 1936 Merle married Arthur Schott. Together they shared 64 years of marriage. Merle had been a Vassar resident for the past 55 years and a member of Vassar First Baptist Church. Merle leaves to cherish her memories her husband and their family, Art Schott of Vassar; son, Robert Schott of Caro; two grandaughters, Jamie and Susan; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Fern Mussnig of Mayville and June Griffon of Caro; as well as her extended family. As Merle had requested and her family honored her wishes, there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place at Merle's request. Memorials may be made to the Vassar First Baptist Church. Hanlin Chapel for Funerals of Vassar assisted the family in the arrangements.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: June 3, 2000
Penny Ann SCHMITT--Caseville--Our hearts are broken, our arms are empty. Our daughter, Penny Ann Schmitt, was born January 29, 2000 in Huron Memorial Hospital, Bad Axe and died Thursday, June 1 in Hurley Hospital, Flint. Penny will also be missed by her brothers and sisters, Justan O'Kelly, Allan O'Kelly, Abigail O'Kelly, Roy Allen Fritz O'Kelly; grandparents, Roy Allen and Penny Fritz, Sr. of Caro, Lorraine Hampel of Caro and David Hampel of Caro. She was preceded in death by a brother, Joshua Edwin Roy Fritz Schmitt. Penny's funeral service was held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 2 at Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City with Rev. Mike Goforth of Calvary Baptist Church, Caseville, officiating. Penny was buried in East Dayton Cemetery near her brother. Memorials may be made to the Family Discretionary Fund.
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Tuscola County Advertiser in Caro, MI. Dated: September 6, 2000
Marcia Ann SCHNELL--Vassar--Passed away Monday, September 4, 2000 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was 61. Marcia Ann Yeager was born October 8, 1938 in Bay City, the daughter of Clifford and Marion (Robinson) Yeager. She was married to Eugene Schnell on June 3, 1961. Marcia had been employed at the Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth. She was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Richville. Marcia enjoyed camping, ceramics, woodcarving, painting, gardening and her grandchildren. Surviving besides her husband, are two sons and their wives, Michael and Carol Schnell of Vassar, Clifford and Kris (Beyerlein) Schnell of Vassar; four grandchildren, Chad and Jason Schnell, Zachary and Stephanie Weiss; a sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Fritz Sommer of Munger; a stepbrother, Jim Carr of Suttons Bay; stepmother and stepfather, Emmet and Dorothy Bates of Houghton Lake; mother-in-law, Edna Schnell of Vassar; brother-in-law, Ronald Schnell of Vassar. She was predeceased by her parents, Clifford and Marion Yeager; and a sister-in-law, Sally Schnell. Funeral service will take place 11 a.m. Thursday, September 7 at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Richville. Pastor David Hakes and Pastor Wes Gillaspie will officiate with burial in St. Michael's Lutheran Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to visit at the Martin Funeral Home of Vassar on Wednesday, September 6 from 2-9 p.m. On Thursday morning, Marcia will be taken to church to lie in state from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be given to St. Mary's Cancer Unit or Lutheran Home Health Care. Martin Funeral Home-Clark Chapel of Vassar was in charge of arrangements.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: July 26, 2000
Terry (Ted Tobias) SCHWADERER--Clio, Henpeck, and Cass City--Died Friday, July 21, 2000. He was 81. Born to Nita and Frank Wolverton in Flint October 16, 1918, he married Margaret Silvernail June 30, 1940. She is deceased. He married Nora Warby September 25, 1982 at Richfield Church of Nazarene in Otisville. Terry worked on Wilder Slosser Farm in Henpeck for 20 years. He worked in model shop at A.C. for 27 years, retiring in 1984. Surviving are wife Nora of Clio and Henpeck; two daughters, Janet of Flint and Mary and James Ritchie of Elkhart, IN; one son, Charles of Flint; two granddaughters, Brenda and Bob Downie of Gaines and Cindy Hardy of Elkhart, IN.; five grandsons, Dan, Dennis and Terry Wineman of Flint, David and Arron Ritchie of Indiana; eight great-grandchildren, Mandy and Steven Durdan of Linden, Janet Downie of Gaines, Katie, Lisa and James Wineman of Burton, Melanie, Troy and Taylor Hardy of Indiana; two great-great-granddaughters, Kayla and Serena Durdan of Gaines; six stepdaughters, Beverly and John Krist, Evelyn and Rev. George Adam, Myrtle and Royce Russell, Maxine and Walter Whitfield, Vera and Charles Palmer, Anna and Alexis Franco; two stepsons, Sherwood and Connie Warby, Merton and Cathy Warby; 14 step-grandchildren, Pat and Donna Smith, John and Anne Krist, George Adam, Jr., M.D., Michael Warby, Ryan Russell, Steven, Christopher and Valerie Palmer, Cheri and Justin Kuzniar, Megan and Tom Prater; seven step-great-grandchildren, Pat and Paul Smith, Karleigh, Kennedy and Kassidy Krist, Kurtis Kuzniar, Chase Kuzniar, Preston Prater; best friend, Lois Davis; one sister, Norma Worden of Flint. Deceased are mother, father; first wife Margaret; one daughter, Barbara; one brother; one sister; several nieces and nephews. Terry lived in Henpeck and Clio all his life except 11 years in Cass City. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 24 at Whipple Funeral Home in Clio. Pastor Robert Prince officiated.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: May 30, 2001
Rodney R. SHANNON--Fairgrove--Died Saturday morning, May 26, 2001 at Covenant Cooper. He was 97. He was born March 17, 1904 in Fairgrove, the son of Douglas and Eleanor (Crowley) Shannon. He married Elsie E. LeValley March 24, 1929. Rodney was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caro and had been employed by Buick Motor Co. and Defoe Shipbuilding, but most of his working life was devoted to working the family farm. In 1960 he built the first all-electric house in Tuscola County. His hobbies included hunting and beekeeping. For the past 29 years he and Elsie spent the winter months in Florida. He is survived by his wife, Elsie of Fairgrove; six children, Donna and husband Wendell Pafford of Essexville, Douglas Shannon of Fairgrove, Mert Periard of Florida, Mary Ann Shannon of Bay City, Marie and husband Keith I. Shannon of Gagetown, Sherry and husband Paul T. Vaughn of Mayville; 21 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Marsha, daughter-in-law, Delores Shannon, and also two sisters. Funeral service took place 11 a.m. Monday, May 28 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caro. Rev. Fr. Kenneth Yaroch officiated with burial in Brookside Cemetery. Martin Funeral Home, Clark Chapel in Fairgrove was in charge of arrangements.
Huron Daily Tribune, Huron County, MI. Dated: July 13, 2000
Bertha SHARBOWSKI, 80, of Redford and formerly of Argyle Township, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2000, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church of Frieburg. The Rev. T.J. Fleming, pastor of St. John Church, Ubly, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. today and from 8 to 9 a.m. Friday at Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly.
The County Press Lapeer, MI. dated: June 7, 2000
John H. SHOCKEY--North Branch--John H. Shockey, 70, of North Branch, died Friday (June 2, 2000) at Lapeer Regional Hospital. He was born Sept. 4, 1929 in LaVale, Md., to John and Marion (Shank) Shockey. He married Judy Caldwell at North Branch St. James Lutheran Church on Nov. 7, 1970. He graduated in 1948 from Butler High, Pa., then shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and was discharged in 1952. After serving his country, he entered Thiel College, Greenville, Pa., and graduated in 1956. He worked at Lapeer Vesley with 15 years of service and Vlasic Foods with 10 years of service as an electrician. After retirement, he worked at Lapeer County Vocational Technical Center for 5 years as a paraprofessional. He was a member of the North Branch American Legion Post 457, a member of the Destroyer Escort Association, National and Michigan Chapters, and the North Branch St. James Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter, Janay (John) Knop of Lapeer; son, James (friend, Kelly) of North Branch; mother-in-law, Ethel Caldwell of North Branch; sister, Maryann (Ken) Welch of St. Johns; brothers, Donald (Dorothy) of Arkansas and George (Brenda) of Pennsylvania; aunt, Virginia Shank of Maryland; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard; and father-in-law, Glenn Caldwell. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Branch St. James Lutheran Church or the North Branch Township Library. Funeral services were Tuesday (June 6, 2000) at North Branch St. James Lutheran Church. Pastor Tim Kuske officiated. Burial with military honors was in Maple Grove Cemetery. Arrangements made by Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home.
The County Press Lapeer, MI. Dated: June 7, 2000
Kyle Gilbert SIMPSON--North Branch--Kyle Gilbert Simpson, 1 year and 3 months, of North Branch, died Sunday (June 4, 2000). He was born Feb. 20, 1999, in Lapeer, to Rodney and Brenda (Schmitt) Simpson. He was a loving son and brother. He and his brother Dakota had an extra special love for one another, and Kyle will be sadly missed by his brother. He has many, many friends who love him dearly. He is survived by his parents, Rodney and Brenda of North Branch; brother, Dakota, at home; grandparents, Steven and Darlene of Lapeer, and Hazen and Shirley Schmitt of Lapeer; great-grandparents, Delores (John) Florian of Sterling Heights, Ronnie of Silverwood and Kathryn and Alfred Andersen of Fostoria; great-great-grandmother, Beatrice Andersen of Fostoria; aunts and uncles, Anthony and Deborah Walker of Lapeer, Shannon and Shelly of North Branch and Kevin and Dodi Schlaud of North Branch; and also survived by many loving great aunts, great uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Lyle "Bud" Simpson; great-grandmother, Reona Oming; great-grandfather, Joseph Schaefer; and great-uncle Ronald Simpson. Memorial contributions may be given to the Children's Hospital of Detroit. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, June 7, 2000) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. The Rev. Roger Keur will officiate. Burial will be in Rich Township Cemetery.
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Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. May 12, 2001
Irma L. SKINNER--Caro--Passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2001 at Caro Community Hospital. She was 84. She was born on January 26, 1917, at Ellington, and was a lifelong resident of Tuscola County. The former Irma Allard graduated from Caro High School and married Kenneth Skinner on Nov. 1, 1936, in Saginaw. She and her husband were self-employed farmers. Irma had worked as a nurse's aide at the Caro State Home, Sacrider Nursing Home and the Van Winkle Home. Throughout her life she looked after her men; her father-in-law, her husband and four sons. She enjoyed reading the Bible and nursing information. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Skinner; four sons, David and Connie Skinner of Durand, Albert and Ruthann Skinner of Owosso, Robert and Beth Skinner of Caro, Paul Skinner of Caro; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Franklin and Phyllis Allard of Florida; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Allard and Marion Johnson. Funeral service will be held at Collon Funeral Home of Caro on Monday, May 14 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Phil Rice of Cass City United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Ellington Township Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Collon Funeral Home on Saturday from 4-9 p.m. No visitation Sunday (Mother's Day), and on Monday from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: June 30, 2001
Betty L. SLATER--Vassar--Died Thursday, June 28, 2001 at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. She was 73. A graveside committal service was held 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30 at Tuscola Township Cemetery with Rev. Cyril Haines officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Emphysema Association or the donor's choice. Arrangements were made by the Martin Funeral Home, Clark Chapel, Vassar.
The County Press Lapeer, MI. Dated June 7, 2000
Lola E. SNOW--Manton--Lola E. Snow, 83, of Manton, died Saturday (June 3, 2000). She was born Dec. 25, 1916 at Branford, Ontario, Canada, to George and Lobida (Williams) Marlow, who preceded her in death. She married Clarence H. Snow on Feb. 27, 1933, in Holly, and he preceded her in death on March 13, 1995. She was a wife, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and a homemaker. She enjoyed conservation, daybreak and belonged to Thick and Thin at the Manton Senior Center for more than 20 years. She was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church for 23 years. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Howard) Thorpe of Manton; son-in-law, Ted Davis of North Branch; grandchildren, Diane (Jim) Wilson of Cadillac, Michael (Tam) Thorpe of Clio, Jeff Thorpe of Burton, Stacey (Steve) Streete of Flint, Todd (Delores) Davis of Manton, Tracy Clark of Texas; great-grandchildren, Jami, Shelly, Jackie and Michael Thorpe of Flint, Stephanie, Christopher and Daniel Wilson of Cadillac, and Jessica Davis of Manton, Jeff Zahnister of Manton, Joshua Clark of Texas; great-great-grandchildren, Brady Laffery of Clio, Brianna Koenigsmann of Cadillac. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence in 1995 and a daughter, Shirley M. Davis on Feb. 22, 2000. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary's Episcopal Church Building Fund in Cadillac. Funeral services were Tuesday (June 6, 2000) at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Cadillac. The Rev. Father William Smith officiated. Burial was in the Westlawn Cemetery, North Branch. Arrangements by Peterson Funeral Home, Cadillac.
Tuscola County Advertiser in Caro, MI. Dated: July 15, 2000
Thomas G. SPREEMANN-International Falls, MN formerly Mayville--Passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2000, at Falls Good Samaritan Center, International Falls, Minnesota. He was 81. Funeral service will be held at Collon Funeral Home of Caro on Monday, July 17 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Samson officiating. Burial will be in Fremont Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Collon Funeral Home of Caro on Sunday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Monday from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Spreemann Family Discretionary Fund.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: May 30, 2001
Martha M. STANARD--Frankenmuth--Passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at her residence. She was 78. She was born January 14, 1923 in Caro. The former Martha Surine married Kenneth Stanard on August 15, 1953 in Caro. She was employed at the Rainbow Bread Company until her retirement. Martha loved her grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, crosswords and reading. She is survived by two sons and three daughters-in-law, Patrick and Robin Stanard of Leonard, Randy and Gwen Stanard of Bridgeport, Gisela Stanard of Frankenmuth; five grandchildren, Matthew Stanard and wife, Kris of Bay City, Zachary, Cayla Stanard of Leonard, Joshua, Alyssa, Livonia, Lewis Surine of Caro; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Stanard; three sisters, Mable Thomas, Myrtle Traster, and Mildred Witkovsky. Funeral service will be held at Collon Funeral Home of Caro on Friday, June 1 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mark Todd of Living Word Worship Center, Cass City, officiating. In accordance with Martha's wishes, cremation has taken place.
The County Press Lapeer, MI. dated: June 7, 2000
Virginia A. STEPHENS--Lapeer--Virginia A. Stephens, 89, of Lapeer, died Thursday (June 1, 2000). She was born July 1, 1910, in Flint, to Bruce and Carrie (Bump) Long. She married Rex Stephens in Canada on July 25, 1928. She and her husband opened Brien and Stephens Shoe Store in 1934. It then became Stephens and Weston Shoe Store in 1960. She retired in 1965. She loved to bowl, play bridge and work on puzzle books. She is survived by her daughters, Joanne Weston of Lapeer, Barbara (Newell) Dorland of Lapeer; grandchildren, Harry (Molly) Weston of Frankenmuth, Frederick (Kathie) Weston of Lapeer, Carla Jo Weston of Lapeer, Kurt (Sandra) Kiser of Livonia, Keith Kiser of Saline; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren, Mark and Chris Dorland, both of California and Paul Dorland of Florida; brother, Arthur (Mildred) Long of Flint. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Stephens, 1978; grandson, Stephen Kiser, 1979; son-in-law, Carl Weston, 1982; siblings, Josephine Evatt, 1980 and Bruce Long Jr., 1990. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday (July 1, 2000) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home. Pastor Peter DeKlerk will officiate. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: April 11, 2001
Harrison H. STINE--Cass City--Died Friday, April 6, 2001 in Hills & Dales General Hospital, Cass City. He was 81. He was born April 21, 1919 in Novesta Township to George Herman and Mabel (Gleasure) Stine. He married Roberta F. Romig November 16, 1945 in the Ubly Presbyterian Church. Harrison was a dairy and beef farmer all his life. He retired in 1993 when he and Roberta moved into town. He was a member of Fraser Presbyterian Church and the Cass City VFW Post #3644. Harrison is survived by his wife, Roberta; sons, David (Jean) Stine of Saginaw and Dennis (Susan) Stine of Sanford; grandchildren, Marc (Leslie) Stine, Laurin (Rick) Gierman, John Stine, Jessica Stine; great-granndchildren, Esther Gierman, Bethany Gierman, Jacob Gierman, Breden Stine; sister, Dorothy Smith of Fenton; brother, Bruce (Otillia) Stine of Seattle, Wash.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held 11 a.m. Monday, April 9 at Kranz Funeral Home of Cass City with Rev. Mark Morningstar of Sandusky Presbyterian Church officiating. Military rites were provided by Cass City VFW Post #3644.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: May 30, 2001
Carol Ann STING--Sebewaing--Died Monday morning, May 28, 2001 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was 65. She was born Sept. 16, 1935 in West Branch, the daughter of the late William T. and June (Fultz) McKenney. She was united in marriage to Raymond P. Sting on June 1, 1963 in West Branch. Carol had been involved with the volunteer assault crisis program in Caro; the Lutheran Child and Family Service; had taught Sunday School for 25 years; was on the stewardship board of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe; was a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Bach; and was very active in the Thursday morning Bible study. She also enjoyed sewing. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Surviving are her husband, Raymond; two daughters, one son and spouses, Joann Sting of Charleston, SC, Annette and David J. Russell of Caro, Tod and Leisha Sting of Sebewaing; one granddaughter, Crystal Sting; four brothers and their spouses, John "Wesley" and Cynthia McKenney of Petoskey, Carl and Virginia McKenney of Lansing, Nat McKenney of Pueblo, Colo., Richard McKenney of Davison; two sisters-in-law, Mary Ann McKenney of Lansing and Sharon McKenney of Weidman; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Hugh McKenney; two sisters, Mary Ellen McKenney, Virginia Heisler; also one sister-in-law, Donna McKenney. Funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 31 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Rev. Ken Lueke will officiate with burial in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery near Bach. Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home of Sebewaing was in charge of arrangements.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: June 13, 2001
Donald STRATTON--Millington--Died Saturday, June 9, 2001 at his home. He was 77. Don was born in Fostoria, June 2, 1924 and was the son of Floyd D. and Gladys (Beech) Stratton. He was a resident of Fostoria and Millington all of his life. Mr. Stratton married Alzina Lake Dec. 8, 1951 in Fostoria and together they celebrated 49 years of marriage. He retired in 1980 after 32 years with General Motors, Fisher Body on Coldwater Rd. in Flint and was a member of UAW #326. Mr. Stratton was a veteran of WWll serving in the U.S. Army in the European Theater. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Millington and the American Legion in Millington, Post #164. He was a past member of the Otter Lake Lions and a member of the Legion Color Guard. Mr. Stratton is survived by his wife, Alzina; sons, Andy and wife Marlene of Millington, Rocky and wife Marianne of Millington, Edward and Chris of Chicago; stepchildren, Judy Ison of KY., Bill Lake of Waterford; Terry Lake of SC; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers and sister and their spouses, Lester and Joyce of FL, Doyle and Erica of Otter Lake, Maxine and Louie LaDuc of Lapeer; several nieces and nephews; dear friends, Bob and Bonnie Fall, Cleo Hilts, Judy, the Hospice nurse; three Army friends, Harold and Norma Rupple, Harvey and Leona Reinert, and Mac Pettys and his wife. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Levern; and sister Arlene Coleman. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 12 at the Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington with burial in the Watertown Twp. Cemetery. Pastor Tim Bickel officiated.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: June 9, 2001
Elda Maria Caterina Tremonti STREETER--Vassar--Passed away from this life on Thursday, June 7, 2001. She was born March 9, 1910 in Lorenzago. Italy. Elda was born in the beautiful Alps in a village called Lorenzago di Cadore and emigrated to the United States with her mother and sister at the end of World War l, coming to Vassar where she spent the next 81 years. For a brief time her and her husband, Norman Streeter, lived in Mikado, Mich., where she enjoyed life in Northern Michigan forest countryside, returning to Vassar to spend the rest of their lives. She and Norman were married on March 23, 1929. He preceded her in death on July 19, 1988, having spent most of his life as an employee of the City of Vassar. Elda is survived by her oldest daughter, Norma Service and her husband, Buck; her son, Larry Streeter and his wife, Maryeln, all of Vassar. Her daughter Lanora Pierce preceded her in death in February of 1997. She also leaves behind to mourn, her 10 grandchildren, Christine Trea, Kim Gordines, Gail Damm, Jackie Atkerson, Leslie Betts, Kelly Atkins, Bruce Pierce, Mary Pierce, Amy Sayles, and Tracy Streeter; 13 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Her only sibling, Rose DeLorenzo preceded her in death in April 1995. She leaves behind a loving niece, Louise Harrison and her family, and Robert DeLorenzo and his family, and her brother-in-law, Duane Streeter and his wife and family. Several cousins also survive and countless friends who knew and loved her and her contagious smile. During her life she spent many years working for various Vassar businesses including Miller Grain Company and the Columbia Hotel but her favorite job was working for Bill Buchman at the Vassar Bakery where she enjoyed the old Italian custom of making homemade bread and greeting the public, and visiting with her many friends. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 9 at the Hanlin Chapel for Funerals in Vassar with Rev. John Becker conducting the service. Burial was in Brookside Cemetery in Fairgrove.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated August 26, 2000
Bernard L. SWICK--Caro--Passed away on Friday, August 25, 2000 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility. He was 87. He was born on August 5, 1913, at Peck, the oldest of 10 children born to Alonzo and Dorothy (Mellendorf) Swick. Bernard was a resident of Caro most of his life and was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys (Drew) in 1976 after 40 years of marriage. Mr. Swick began his employment as a grocery boy at age 12, and worked for over 50 years as a farmer, milk hauler, foundry worker, school bus driver and businessman. He, along with his wife Gladys, owned and operated Bernie's Trailer Sales in Caro for 30 years. After retirement, he resided with his devoted companion, Betty. They spent winters together in Palmetto, Florida, until his health began to fail. Mr. Swick appreciated the Lutheran Home Health Care providers who made it possible for him to live out his life in his own home. For many years he enjoyed shuffleboard, pool and talking on his CB radio. He is mourned by his son and his wife, Bob and Charlotte Swick of Caro; two daughters, Jeanne and Melvin Hergenreder of Penwater and Elaine and John Stanfield of Williamston; devoted companion, Betty Schweitzer of Caro; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren spread across the United States and England; two sisters and spouses, Arlene Paul of Rochester and Neva and Milton Albrecht of Owendale; one brother and spouse, Pete and Sue Swick of Nashville, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by six of his siblings. Funeral service will be held at Collon Funeral Home of Caro on Monday, August 28 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Ronald Wigand of First Baptist Church of Caro officiating. Burial will be in Almer Township Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Collon Funeral Home of Caro on Sunday from 4-9 p.m. and on Monday from 9 a.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Memorials may be made to Lutheran Home Care.
Tuscola County Advertiser Caro, MI. Dated: July 26, 2000
George A. SYLVESTER--Deford--Passed away on Monday, July 24, 2000 at Tuscola County Medical Care Facility. He was 89. He was born on December 29, 1910 in Sanford. George Sylvester and the former Lucille Wheaton were united in marriage on November 4, 1934, in Mayville. He retired from Eaton Manufacturing in 1975. He enjoyed puttering and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Sylvester; five children and their spouses, Geraldine and Joseph Kloc of Marlette, Charlotte and Leo Wright of Caro, Robert Sylvester of Deford, Melvin and Denise Sylvester of Kempton, IN, Linda and Robert Lowe of Tuscon, AZ; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Lillian Lloyd of Caro, Bernadine Jacques of Caro, June and Carlton LaPratt of Caro; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, George Sylvester, Jr.; and one grandson, Scott Wright. Funeral service was held at Collon Funeral Home of Caro on Wednesday, July 26 at 11 a.m. with Dr. Rick Flanders, pastor of Juniata Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Almer Township Cemetery.