Montcalm County Obituaries    

From the Greenville Daily News

Many, many thanks to Linda Johnston whose labors in gathering and typing the obituaries from the newspaper makes them available here for Montcalm County researchers.

1999 OBITUARIES

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PALETHORPE, J. C. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, July 21, 1998 Cedar Springs - J.C. PALETHORPE, 78, Cedar Springs, passed away early Sunday morning, July 19, 1998, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, of 36 years; eight children Janet BABB of Colorado, Connie and Leo LANDRY of Louisianna, Butch and Joy PALETHORPE of Grandville, Paul and Carol PALETHORPE of Hess Lake, Jan and John WEBER of Newaygo, Joanne MERCER of Belding, Carol CAITHAMI of California, John And Doloris BLUE of Cedar Springs; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roy PALETHORPE of Greenville, Tom PALETHORPE of Belding; one sister, Mary JEPSON of Cedar Springs; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Bliss-Earl Cedar Chapel, Cedar Springs. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens. Friends may meet with the family today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral chapel.

PARIS, LEORA L. "PEG" - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, December 29, 1999 Greenville - Leora L. "Peg" PARIS, 78, formerly of the Lincoln Lake area, passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit, Greenville. She was born March 29, 1921, in Greenville, the daughter of Walter and Thelma LUCAS GOETSCH. She was a member of American Legion Post 101 of Greenville, Child Study Club, Blue Star Mothers, P.T.A. and Boys and Girls Scouts. She is survived by her children, Sandra and Carl BLUMBERG of Greenville, James PARIS of Boyne City, John and Christine PARIS of Gowen; her grandson, Steve and Kim BLUMBERG of Greenville; her granddaughters, Rhonda and Mark MC CONNELL, Cheryl KING, all of Greenville, Denise and Gregg GIETZEN of Grand Rapids, Jill, Katie and Molly PARIS of Boyne City; and her six great-grandchildren. Her husband, Alton "Squirt" PARIS, preceded her in death on July 28, 1990, and her grandson, Greg, on Oct. 1. 1977. Memorial services were Tuesday at Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Jerry Jones, of First Congregational Church, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Area 6 Special Olympics.

PARKER, LORRAINE B. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, April 16, 1999 Rockford - Lorraine B. PARKER, 77, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Belding Wednesday, April 14, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton PARKER Sr. on April 4, 1983. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Clayton and Janice PARKER of Belmont, Cindy Ann and Jerry ECKER of Kentwood, Lori and Dwight "Ike" FREY of Newaygo; her grandchildren, Heather Lynn PARKER, Laura Lynn and Todd NAGEL, Rose Lane FREY, Amber PARKER; great-grandchild, Cody; sister, Dorothy KAMERAAD of Lansing; and nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Mrs. Parker is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford, with the Rev. Dick Riley officiating. Interment is in Bostwick Lake Cemetery. Friends may meet with Lorraine's family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

PARRISH, NORMAN E. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, January 18, 1999 Stanton - Norman E. PARRISH, 66, formerly of Stanton, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999. He was born June 22, 1932, in Firth, Idaho, the son of L.V. and Zelpha KIRK PARRISH. He is survived by his wife, Audrey L. PARRISH; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Rachel and Danny GESELMAN, Julie PARRISH, Kathryn and James BEACH, all of Stanton, Lynda and Ted JOLLS of Limestone; nine grandchildren, Meredith, Samantha, Megan, Susannah and Audry Jo GESELMAN, James, Amanda, Mitchell and Jonathan BEACH. Funeral services were held today at the Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Stanton, with Pastor Bill Bode officiating. Interment was in Forest Hill Cemetery, Stanton.

PATCH, ALBERT L. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, August 17, 1999 Warren - Albert L. PATCH, 79, of Kingman, Ariz., formerly of Michigan, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999, at Kingman Medical Center, Kingman, Ariz. He was born April 23, 1920, in Toledo, Ohio. Mr. PATCH worked as an accomplished bricklayer before becoming disabled. He served in World War II with the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. PATCH made seven amphibious assault landings. He received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart (wounded in Okinawa), and commendation for his service during battles fought on Guam. He was a member of the Sixth Marine Division Association, VFW and the Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by his children, Bradley and Bonnie, Vicki KITCHEN, Mark and Rose PATCH; sisters and brothers, Ellen WICKENHEISER, Victor and Lorraine PATCH, Alicia and Ray OLDHAM; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Friday at D.S. Temrowski and Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile), Warren. Private interment will take place in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.

PATRICK, H. ZANE - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, May 15, 1999 Stanton - H. Zane PATRICK, 75, of 420 N. Court St., P. O. Box 506, Stanton, died Friday, May 14, 1999, at United Memorial Long Term Care Unit in Greenville. He was born Sept. 24, 1923, in Mancelona, the son of Andrew and Alice FULTZ PATRICK. Mr. PATRICK was a resident of Stanton since 1953, and previously lived in Saginaw. He owned and operated the State Farm Insurance agency in Stanton from 1953 to 1989. He was a former Stanton city councilman, a member of First Congregational Church, the Stanton Star Lodge #250 F&AM, the Crescent Chapter #47 O.E.S., and the Stanton American Legiion. He was a member of the Stanton Rotary Club where he was a past president and recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award. On June 12, 1943, in Mancelona, he married B. Irene PATRICK. She survives along with one daughter, Betty SMITH of Ft. Myers, Fla.; one son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Bea PATRICK of Grayling; three grandchildren and one spouse, Trisha and Ronald SMITH, Travis PATRICK, Erin PATRICK; one great-grandson, Connor SMITH; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Greta MILNE of Mancelona, Barbara and Dexter VELIQUETTE of Elk Rapids; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald and Madeline PATRICK of Mancelona, Glenn and Marilyn PATRICK of Big Rapids, Andrew and Billie Sue PATRICK of Hesperia; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and sisters. Funeral services are Monday at 11 a.m. at First Congregational Church, Stanton, with the Rev. David Engler officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Stanton. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Stanton. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial considerations may be made to First Congregational Church, Stanton Star Lodge #250 F & AM or Crescent Chapter #47 O.E.S.

PATRICK, PATRICIA M. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, December 29, 1999 Marion - Patricia M. PATRICK, 63, of Lakeview, formerly of Dearborn Heights, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, at her home. She was born on Sept. 11, 1936, to Frank J. and Martha NOESKE WISZ in Detroit. She married Thomas PATRICK on July 19, 1958, at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church in Dearborn Heights. Mrs. PATRICK recently retired to Lakeview after living 25 years in Dearborn Heights and nine years in Jackson. She attended Wayne State University in Detroit and worked as a customer service representative for Staff Pro CMS in Jackson. In her younger years, she was an instructor at Weaver Music in Allen Park, where she gave accordian lessons. She also enjoyed making Victorian photo albums and fabric photo frames with her own business, Fabric Fancies by Patricia. She was a lifetime member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church in Dearborn Heights and also attended St. Frances deSales Catholic Church in Lakeview. Mrs. PATRICK was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed attending family gatherings and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She and her husband also loved vacationing at their property in the eastern Upper Peninsula. Survivors include her husband, Thomas PATRICK of Lakeview; children, Carrie and Jeffrey HADDEN of Oxford, Dr. Cathleen and Dr. Gary PADDEN of Lakeview, David and Kristin PATRICK of Canton, Dr. Sandra PATRICK-TAYLOR and fiance, Erick STANTON, of Grand Rapids; her mother, Martha WISZ of Livonia; brothers and sisters, Dorothy and Grat RIFFE of Aiken, S.C., Bonnie WISZ of Detroit, Frank and Marsha WISZ of Milford, Lynne and Jerome KILLIAN of Brooklyn, Jeff and Brenda WISZ of Tampa, Fla.; four grandchildren, Andrew and Ally PADDEN, Joel and Ross HADDEN. She was preceded in death by her father. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Friday at St. Frances deSales Catholic Church, Lakeview, with Father Phil Slwinski and Pastor David Braak officiating. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the Catholic Church in Lakeview. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Frances deSales Catholic Church in Lakeview, Kelsey Community Wellness Center or Home Hospice of Mecosta. Funeral arrangements are by the Fosnaught Funeral Home, Marion, Mark R. Holdship, director.

PATRICK, RUBY F. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, January 2, 1999 Greenville - Ruby F. PATRICK, 84, Greenville, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 1998, at her home. She was born March 26, 1914, in Tazewell County, Va., the daughter of Beverly J. and Mary B. LAWSON TABOR. On Sept. 2, 1930, she married George G. PATRICK, who preceded her in death on Sept. 9, 1995. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Serena PATRICK of Jonesville; two daughters and one son-in-law, Louise COSTNER of Greenville, Janice and Leonard J. VANDER MEY of Dallas, Ga.; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law. She also is preceded in death by one son, George Jr. in 1952; one sister, Edith HACKNEY in 1959; three brothers, Harold TABOR in 1973, Frank TABOR in 1976, and James TABOR in 1979. She was a member of the Church of the Rock Assembly of God. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today at Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Dale Murray and Pastor Logan Nash officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions can be made in Ruby's name to Church of the Rock Assembly of God.

PAULIN, DONALD "BJ" - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, November 2, 1999 Ionia - Donald "BJ" PAULIN, 24, of Orleans, passed away Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, due to accidental injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born Sept. 7, 1975, in Pontiac, the son of James and Donna OWENS PAULIN. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He married Beth YODER Oct. 3 of this year. She survives him in Orleans. Also surviving are his father, James PAULIN of Orleans; his mother, Donna and Robert SCHMITZ of Pewamo; one son, Nathan STAFFEN of Ionia; one daughter, Karlie Ann PAULIN of Lowell; two stepdaughters, Tia Marie SWART and Alyssa Danielle SWART, both of Orleans; three brothers and one sister-in-law, James Albert PAULIN of Muir, Albert Edward PAULIN of Orleans, Sean Michael and Michelle PAULIN of Greenville; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Patrick, in 1975; grandparents, Grandma and Grandpa PAULIN and Grandma and Grandpa OWENS. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ionia, with the Rev. Melvin Fox officiating. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Ionia. Visitation will be today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lake Funeral Home, Ionia, where a rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Anyone wishing may make memorial contributions to a trust fund established for BJ's children. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

PAULSEN, BETTY J. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, April 7, 1999 Greenville - Betty J. PAULSEN, 61, West Colby Road, Greenville, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999 at her home following a brief illness. She was born Jan. 24, 1938, in Greenville, the daughter of Herbert and Helen JENSEN DENNIS. She was a 1956 graduate of Greenville High School. Betty had been employed at the Greenville Meijer store since 1968. She was married to Gerald C. PAULSEN on Aug. 22, 1958, by the Rev. St. Clair Parsons at his cottage at Turk Lake. She was preceded in death by her father in 1990. She is survived by her husband, Jerry, of Greenville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Marsha PAULSEN of Belding, Ron and Lorina PAULSEN, Randy and Debbie PAULSEN, all of Greenville; six grandchildren, Megan, Mackenzie, Karisa, Joshua, Slater and Justin; her mother, Helen DENNIS of Greenville; one sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Wilbur CHRISTENSEN of Greenville; one aunt, Dorothy BUTTON of Belding; one uncle, Charles and Thelma JENSEN of Greenville; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Oscar and Wanda PAULSEN of Greenville, Faith WHITE of Petaluma, Calif., George WADSWORTH of Florida; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at the Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Wayne Otto officiating. Burial will be in East Montcalm Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan.

PECK, DANIEL LANE - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, October 21, 1999 Greenville - Daniel Lane PECK, 60, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday morning, Oct. 19, 1999, at Metron of Greenville. The son of Milford and Agnes Lane PECK, he was born Jan. 13, 1939, in Grand Rapids. Dan had worked for Stephenson & Lawyer in Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Kay Agnes STONE-WILLIAMS. Surviving are his brother, Herbert PECK of Rockford; his good friend, Butch HULBERT of Grand Rapids; and several aunts and uncles. Private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be directed to Metron of Greenville. The Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Grenville, is serving the family.

PEDERSON, ANNA M. CAPEN - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, July 14, 1999 Howard City - Anna M. CAPEN PEDERSON, 88, of Pierson, passed away Monday, July 12, 1999, at Metron of Cedar Springs. She was born June 9, 1911, in Freesoil, the daughter of James and Margaret MUNSON MC VAY. During her working years, she was employed as a blueprint operator at Weber Showcase for many years and also worked at Cameo in Grand Rapids in the custom design department. Anna also was very active in the Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bruce Sr. and Judy Mae BARBOUR of Irons; three daughters and one son-in-law, Phyllis LINDSEY of Dundee, Francine NASSIF of Pierson, Margaret and Dana HOCH of St. Petersburg, Fla.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Floyd MC VAY of Lake Odessa; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Howard. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Germain-Mohnke Funeral Home, Howard City. Burial will be in the Pierson Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and prior to the services on Saturday. __________________________________ PELTON, LYLA - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, February 15, 1999 Howard City - Lyla PELTON, 66, Sand Lake, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at her residence. Memorial services will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Pierson Bible Church, with Pastor Charles Jones officiating. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 6 p.m. until time of services. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Germain-Mohnke Funeral Home, Howard City. __________________________________ PENNELL, DONNA - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, September 20, 1999 Howard City - Donna PENNELL, 77 of Pierson, passed away Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. She was born May 31, 1922, in Sand Lake, the daughter of Ernest and Ruth PHILLIPS PAEPKE. During her working years she worked as a nurse's aide at various locations as well as working as a waitress. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church, the Gray Ladies Red Cross Auxiliary, and a life member of the Sand Lake Garden Club. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Leon PARKER of Sand Lake, Joan and James OSTRANDER of Sidney; one stepson, Richard PENNELL of Mount Clemens; one stepdaughter-in-law, Mary PENNELL of Gowen; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren; five sisters and one brother-in-law, Alma and Carl MC NEES, Lois WULFF, Marion JONES, all of Pierson, Shirley JOHNSON of Wyoming, Patsy ESBAUGH of Trufant; two sisters-in-law, Marge PENNELL, Frances WARD WOHLFORD; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Russell, in 1975; and one stepson, Raymond PENNELL. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today at Germain-Mohnke Funeral Home, Howard City. Burial will be in Pierson Cemetery. Memorials to the Children's Miracle Network or Make a Wish Foundation may be left at the funeral home. __________________________________ PENNOCK COLLIN KIPLIN - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, June 22, 1999 Belding - Collin blessed us with three weeks of life before joining our Lord in Heaven Tuesday, June 15, 1999. Born May 24, at St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Rapids, he leaves behind his adoring family, Daddy Joe, Mommy Kim and big Brother Joey. Grandparents Ron PENNOCK, Jan PENNOCK, Linda POST, Vic and Jan INMAN; great-grandparents Velma SPENCER, Everett and Reba PENNOCK, join us in our sorrow. Please celebrate his memory with us Sunday at 7 p.m. at Easton United Methodist Church, 4970 Potters Rd., Ionia, corner of Johnson and Potters Roads. Donations will be accepted and given to St. Mary's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. __________________________________ PETERMAN, DERWARD C. "DER" - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, March 11, 1999 Edmore - Derward C. "Der" PETERMAN, 77, Edmore, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 1999, at Saginaw Veterans Hospital. He was born Nov. 5, 1921, in Sheridan, to Chester and Zella FISH PETERMAN. Der and his family moved to Edmore in March 1953 and went into business with Clifford Dobbrastine. After 13 years at the gas station they purchased Cliff & Der's Ford Sales & Mercury Sales. Der served in the U.S. Army from September 1942 until December 1945. He spent nearly two years in the South Pacific with the American Division as a T-Sergeant. He was a charter member of Sheridan VFW Post and transferred to Kelsey Wiley VFW Post 2292 in Edmore in 1953, serving as post commander several times. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald; two sisters, Audrey ST. PETERS and Vernadine "Red" HENRY. Mr. PETERMAN is survived by his wife, Rhea E. DOBBRASTINE PETERMAN whom he married on Nov. 15, 1942, in Oklahoma. Also surviving are his children, Larry PETERMAN of Mount Pleasant, Linda and Allen HARDIN of Norfold, Va., Garett and Linda PETERMAN, Jackie and Pauline PETERMAN, all of McBride, Rodney and Jodie PETERMAN of Chesaning; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Gernard and Mary Jane PETERMAN of Stanton, Mike and Ruth PETERMAN of Turk Lake, Bob PETERMAN of Sheridan; one sister, Bernadine "Brownie" THAYER of Sheridan. Funeral services for Mr. Peterman will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Stebbins-McCullough Funeral Chapel, Edmore. Interment will be in Vinewood Cemetery, Edmore. Friends may call today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. __________________________________ PETERMAN, RUTH M. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, December 7, 1999 Lakeview - Ruth M. PETERMAN, 80, of Greenville, passed away Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. She was born Dec. 6, 1919, in Lakeview, to Edwin and Helen WISE MILLS. Mrs. PETERMAN was a member of Turk Lake Methodist Church and retired from Frigidaire after many years. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Raymond and Lloyd MILLS. Mrs. PETERMAN is survived by her husband, Mike, whom she married 21 years ago; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Andrea ADAMS of Gaithersburg, Md.; one stepdaughter, Christie HARDY of Greenville; four grandchildren, Jeffrey, Mark, Cynthia, Rob; one stepgranddaughter, Michelle, one great-granddaughter, Ashleigh; and one stepgreat-granddaughter, Hallie. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Turk Lake United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Youngman-McCullough Chapel, Lakeview and Thursday from noon until time of service at the church.

PETERNEL, ALOJZIE "LOUIE" - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, August 3, 1999 Belding - Alojzia "Louie" PETERNEL, 64, of Orleans, passed away Sunday, August 1, 1999, in Greenville. Louie was born June 19, 1935, in Podpec, Slovenia, the son of Jurji and Marie LIPOVEC PETERNEL. In the late 1970's Louie came to the United States to work in the furniture industry. He was a kind and gentle man and a good friend. He is survived in Slovenia by two brothers and six sisters; special friends, the Pedro Ramos family of Greenville and Andy Didyk of Long Lake. Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with Deacon Howard Scheid officiating. In keeping with his wishes, interment will be next to his family in Slovenia. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the Alvah N. Belding Library.

PETERSEN, CHARLENE - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, November 4, 1999 Greenville - Charlene PETERSEN, 72 of Lincoln Pines, Gowen, formerly of Trufant, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, at Spectrum Health Downtown Campus. She was born in Greenville on Feb. 2, 1927, the daughter of Charles and Florence G. SATTERLEE BAILES. She graduated from Greenville High school in the class of 1945, and on Aug. 23, 1946, was married, in Greenville, to Lee V. PETERSEN by the Rev. Dr. St. Clair Parsons, of the First Congregational Church. For many years she worked in Trufant in the pharmacy of Miller Drug Store and later for the O'Donald Pharmacy in Greenville. Her husband preceded her in death on Dec. 28, 1986. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Larry A. and Sandy PETERSEN of Wyoming; her grandchildren, Jil R. and Brian MARCUM of Grand Rapids, Bryan PETERSEN of Gowen and Kellie PETERSEN of Wyoming; three great-grandchildren; her sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Calvin WITTENBACH of Greenville; two nephews and one niece. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Logan Nash officiating. Burial will be in Trufant Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

PETERSEN, GERALDINE L. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, April 15, 1999 Sheridan - Geraldine L. PETERSEN, 70, 2941 S. Derby Road, Sidney, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 1999, at United Memorial Long Term Care Unit, Greenville. She was born May 3, 1928, in Stanton, the daughter of Philip and Effie SODMAN JOHNSON. She married Eldon D. PETERSEN on June 27, 1953, at Stanton. He preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. PETERSEN, formerly of Pontiac, was a resident of the Sidney area since 1987. She was a member of Nevins Lake Church, Stanton. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and David KRAVITZ of Lutz, Fla., Debra and Tony GREER of Danville, Ill.; eight grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Paul FORSYTHE of Mesa, Ariz.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Bernard and Ardy JOHNSON of Big Rapids, Bruce and Ruth Ann JOHNSON, Wayne and Carolyn JOHNSON, all of Stanton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Nevins Lake Church, Stanton, with Pastor Bob Goodenough officiating. Interment will be in South Sidney Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan. The family suggests memorial considerations to Nevins Lake Church. __________________________________ PETERSEN, JOHANNA LYNDRUP - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, February 5, 1999 Greenville - On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, Johanna LYNDRUP PETERSEN, 99, began her final journey home to be with her Lord and reunited with her beloved husband, the Rev. Johan PETERSEN; her brothers, Chris, Harold, Peter, Thorvald and William; and sisters, Clara, Maren and Ellen, who preceded her in death. Born Sept. 16, 1899, she passed away just seven months prior to her 100th birthday. Johanna's life begain in Chicago, Ill. She moved with her parents to a farm in Greenville in 1906. She graduated from Greenville High School and attended Western Michigan College to become a teacher. In 1939, she married the Rev. Johan PETERSEN, a busy pastor who had two Lutheran congregations -- one in Detroit and one in London, Canada. A year later they moved to Ruskin, Neb., serving that congregation for eight years. Later, they moved to Flaxton, N.D., where she helped her husband minister in the Lutheran congregations of Flaxton, Vowdells and Northgate, N.D. The role of a pastor's wife was one Johanna bore with pride, honor and dignity. Because of her husband's failing health, they moved to Rockford in 1958, where Johanna resumed her elementary teaching career. In 1964 it was necessary for her to give full-time care to her faithful husband. Five years later they returned to Greenville and joined St. Paul Lutheran Church. Not long after, her husband passed away. Johanna's door on Montcalm Street was always open to family and friends. A hot cup of coffee and homemade Danish pastry were a must. As the matriarch of the LYNDRUP family, her sage advice was often sought. In 1997, she moved to Bishop Hills Nursing Home in Rockford to live out her faithful life to all mankind. Johanna was one of 10 children -- three sisters and six brothers. All are deceased except Luther, her 88-year-old brother who lives in Mount Pleasant, S.C. She is survived by many nieces, nephews and one foster daughter, Rosemary KOSTER of Minot, N.D. Funeral and committal services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Greenville, with Pastor Tom Zollman and Eugene Wekander officiating. Burial will take place in the spring in South Sidney Cemetery. Johanna will be in repose at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, today. Members of the family will meet with friends on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the church for visitation until time of services. Memorial contributions may be made in Johanna's name to St. Paul Lutheran Church.

PETERSEN, MILO LAVERN - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, May 10, 1999 Greenville - Milo Lavern PETERSEN, 78, Benita Street, Greenville, died Friday, May 7, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital. Mr. PETERSEN was born Dec. 6, 1920, in Belding, the son of Milo and Eledia CLARK PETERSEN. He graduated from Belding High School in 1939. He worked in his father's carpentry and demolition business until entering the U.S. Marine Corps in 1941, serving in the Pacific Theater at Iwo Jima and Peleliu. After World War II, he began working in Greenville, where he met Roberta FREEMAN. They were married in Greenville on Jan. 18, 1947. He was principally occupied in the life insurance business until 1961, when he entered the First State Bank, and then later, Commercial State Savings Bank of Greenville, from which he retired as vice president in 1984. In his youth he was a member of Belding Church of Christ. Mr. PETERSEN, in his later years, was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church, Greenville, serving there in various capacities. He served as a volunteer at United Memorial Hospital for Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program. He was a member of various service, conservation and veterans' organizations including Greenville Lions Club, American Legion Ray I. Booth Post 101, Cleveland-Wolverton Post 3794 VFW, Flat River Conservation Club, Ducks Unlimited and First Marine Division Association. Mr. PETERSEN was well-known locally as a fisherman, hunter and conservationist. As a youth, he earned pocket money trapping. Alone and with his friends, he hunted and fished throughout Michigan and North America. He is survived by his wife, Roberta M. PETEREN; one son, Dr. Stephen C. PETERSEN of Clarksburg, W.Va.; one brother and sister-in-law, Maurice Adair and Betty PETERSEN of Belding; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lester and Betty FREEMAN of McMillan, Norwood and Beverly HOOSE of Owosso, Jim and Phyllis BAER of Lincoln, Neb. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Greenville First United Methodist Church with his pastor, the Rev. Harry R. Johnson, officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church.

PETERSEN, NIELS C. "PAPA SMURF" "FATHER TIME" - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, January 25, 1999 Belding - Niels C. "Papa Smurf" "Father Time" PETERSEN, 60, 6682 Whites Bridge Road, Belding, passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. He was born March 25, 1963, in Carson City, the son of Rasmus P. and Marie F. MICKELSEN PETERSEN. Mr. PETERSEN was a tree trimmer for the Ionia County Road Commission from 1958 to 1966. He was a member of Greenville Royal Order of Eagles. He is survived by his mother, Marie F. PETERSEN of Perrinton; his fiancee, Lou MAHLICH of Greenville; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Penny and Robert MC COWN of Woodland, Tammy and Jeff SPINDOR of Mineral Wells, Texas, Kathy BENNETT of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one son, Tony PETERSEN of Ionia; four sisters, Grace LOWERY of Ionia, Sylvia PETERSON of Cedar Lake, Lilly WYMER of Punta Gorda, Fla., Dorothy STRACK of Perrinton; one brother, Gordon PETERSEN of Grant; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Frederick PETERSEN, during World War II at Berlin, Germany, in 1945; and SSgt. Clarence PETERSEN, retired from United States Air Force, in 1990. Funeral services will be Thursday from 2 p.m. at the Huffman Funeral Home, Belding, with the Rev. Kenneth Harger officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Ionia. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

PETERSEN, STANLEY R. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, July 28, 1999 Greenville - Stanley R. PETERSEN, 81 of Leland Dr., Greenville, died Monday evening at his home. He was born August 11, 1917, near Gowen, the son of Christian and Anna SVENDSEN PETERSEN. He was a graduate of Greenville High School in 1936, a veteran of the U.S. Army in WWII and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. He began working for the Standard Oil Co., now AMOCO, as a jobber in 1947 and then founded Petersen Oil Co. of Greenville, retiring in 1979. He was married to Jeanette L. STOPPEL on Nov. 9, 1946, in Lansing. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Lucille MOORE, Rita RASMUSSEN and Dora HASELTON. Surviving are his wife of 52 years; their children, Thomas B. and Fran PETERSEN of Greenville, Paul and Diane PETERSEN of Holt, Amy and Keven SMITH of Greenville; six grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandson; one brother-in-law, Max MOORE of Trufant; two sisters-in-law, Helen TRAILL of Holt and Ruth RUSSELL of Lansing; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Scott Linder, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, officiating. Visitation will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Church or Lutheran Social Services of Michigan.

PETERSHEIM, KATIE H. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, February 15, 1999 Stanton - Katie H. PETERSHEIM, 70, 5499 W. Kendaville Road, Lakeview, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at her home. She was born Feb. 19, 1928, in Independence, Iowa, to Eli and Mary HERSHBERGER GINGERICH. She married Henry J. PETERSHEIM on Feb. 17, 1949, in Ohio. Mrs. PETERSHEIM, formerly of Minnesota, was a resident of the Lakeview area since 1989. She is survived by her husband, Henry J. PETERSHEIM; two daughters, two sons and their families, one sister, two brothers and their families. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the PETERSHEIM home, located at 5499 W. Kendaville Road. Interment will be in Amish Greenville Church District Cemetery, Stanton. Friends may call at the PETERSHEIM home today until 9 p.m. The family was served by the Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Stanton.

PETERSON, BRYCE A. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, May 3, 1999 Edmore - Bryce A. PETERSON, 77, Six Lakes, passed away Sunday morning, May 2, 1999, at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. He was born Feb. 11, 1922, in Edmore to Ben and Ruth DEJA PETERSON. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and one son. He is survived by two sons, Allen PETERSON of Manistee, Donald PETERSON of Greenville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathyleen and Bob MYER of Belding, Ruthann and Mike RIPLEY of Six Lakes; 26 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Ben and Elanor PETERSON of New Mexico; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Carol DORAN, Ruthann and Jerry PERKINS, all of McBride, Ethelda and Richard KLUNDER of Six Lakes. Funeral services will be Tueday at 1 p.m. at the Stebbins-McCullough Chapel, Edmore. Interment will be in McBride Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday two hours prior to services at the funeral home.

PETERSON, MARY H. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, September 20, 1999 Sheridan - Mary H. PETERSON, 71, of 3100 Long Lake Road, Harrison, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born April 4, 1928, in Janesville, Wis., the daughter of Allen and Clara ZMUDA ROCHE. Mrs. PETERSON had been a resident of Harrison since 1985, formerly of Stanton and Palo. She was a member of Palo Rebekah Lodge 389, LEA 53 of Palo and LAPM 10 of Midland. She was married to Robert W. PETERSON on June 4, 1949, in Ionia. She is survived by her husband; one son and his friend, Raymond PETERSON and Karen QUINCY of Jerome; one daughter-in-law, Kay OLIGNY of Lowell; two grandchildren, Melissa PETERSON and Justin PETERSON, both of Lowell. She was preceded in death by two infant sons who died at birth, Roger and Ronald, and a third son, Robert Allen PETERSON, who died Jan. 8, 1992. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Stebbins and Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan, with the Rev. Kenneth Harger of Shiloh Community Church officiating. Interment will be in Palo Cemetery, Palo. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. with a Rebekah Lodge and LEA Lodge service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial considerations to the American Heart Association.

PETERSON, MINNETTE LOUISE - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, November 6, 1999 Edmore - Minnette Louise PETERSON, 90, Edmore, passed away Thursday, Nov. 4. 1999, at Kelsey Memorial Hospital, Lakeview. She was born March 18, 1909, in Chicago, to Fredrick and Josephine Magdalene SIMON WEICKART. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, a member of the Asenath Circle of United Methodist Church Womens Group, and a Red Cross volunteer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, in 1984. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Linda PETERSON of Edmore, three grandchildren, Susan and Mark AMENT of Niles, Beth PETERSON and Michael PETERSON, both of Edmore; and a great-grandson, Alexander AMENT. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at New Life United Methodist Church in Six Lakes, with Pastor Larry Brown and Pastor Connie Bongard officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church or New Life United Methodist Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Arrangements were handled by Stebbins-McCullough Chapel in Edmore.

PHILLIPS, LYLE E. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, September 17, 1999 Greenville - Lyle Edison PHILLIPS, 90 of Wabasis Avenue, Greenville, passed away Wednesday evening, Sept. 15, 1999, at Home of Hope, Grand Rapids. The son of Eddie and Evah WOOD PHILLIPS, he was born March 31, 1909, in Belvidere Township. In his youth, he lived near Petoskey, Muskegon and finally Greenville. Since retirement he wintered in Arizona, returning to farm at Wabasis Lake in the summers. Lyle was a devoted family man and had varied interests, including gardening, furniture building and restoring, and music. He collected, restored and played violins, often giving some to eager young children. Family and friends will cherish the years we had with him. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Walter PHILLIPS on May 16, 1996; one sister-in-law, Lucile THOMPSON; three brothers-in-law, Raymond HUBBS, Dale HUBBS, and Fred THOMPSON. Surviving are his wife, Maxine HUBBS PHILLIPS, whom he married on Nov. 17, 1934; two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and List PHILLIPS of Concrete, Wash., Greg and Sharon PHILLIPS of Mesa, Ariz.; one daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Les BRONKEMA of Greenville; one adopted daughter, Jackie ANSTETT DAHL and her husband, Phil of Montana; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Irene PHILLIPS and Jean HUBBS; several nieces and nephews. At Mr. PHILLIPS request, his remains have been donated to the University of Michigan School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Ann Arbor. Private family services were held. Contributions in his memory would be appreciated to First United Methodist Church, Greenville or Oakfield Baptist Academy. The Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, is serving the family.

POLLOK, LEAH JEAN - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, July 7, 1999 Mason - Leah Jean POLLOK, 86, of Williamston, died Monday, July 5, 1999. She was born Dec. 15, 1912, in Ingham Township, Ingham County. Leah was an elementary school teacher for 34 years. Half of that time was spent teaching in a one-room rural school and the remainder she taught third grade at Steel St. School in Mason. She treasured both the kids and friendships she made. Her church and faith were a very important part of her life, spending many years teaching Sunday School classes. She was preceded in death by her husband Vance POLLOK in 1988, and one brother, Roland DIEHL. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Nancy of Williamston; two grandsons, Scott and Charla of Williamston, Bruce of Wyoming; three great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Kirsten and Brendan; one brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Donna DIEHL of Belding. Funeral services will be Thursday noon at the Gorsline-Ruchiman Co. Ball-Dunn Chapel, Mason, with the Rev. Stephen Ezop, pastor of Dansville and Wheatfield United Methodist Churches, officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mason. The family will receive friends at the chapel today from 6 to 8 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the Wheatfield United Methodist Church, 520 E. Holt Road, Williamston, 48895, in memory of Leah.

PORTER, EVA M. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, August 16, 1999 Sheridan - Eva M. PORTER, 77, of 4168 W. Stanton Road, Stanton, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999, at Gratiot Community Hospital, Alma. She was born June 6, 1922, in Eaton County, the daughter of William and Nina GILLETT HOLLISTER. She was married June 21, 1941, in Ohio, to Charles A. PORTER. Mrs. PORTER was a resident of the Stanton area since 1969, formerly of Pinckney. She was a member of the Stanton American Legion Post 452 Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by a special friend, Roy WATKINS of Stanton; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Duane PORTER of Sheridan, LeRoy and Deb PORTER of Stanton, Allen PORTER of Sheldon, Miss., Robert and Brenda PORTER of Stanton; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Florence and Bruce VAN BLAIRCUM of Pinckney, Frances BEAR of Whitmore Lake, Martha and Ray COSGRAY of Pinckney; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Clare and Connie HOLLISTER of Lake Odessa, Carl and Wanda HOLLISTER of Sheridan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. PORTER on July 21, 1986, and six brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Stebbins and Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan, with Pastor Kenneth Harger of the Shiloh Community Church officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Sheridan. Visitation will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

POST, GARY LEE - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, January 23, 1999 Greenville - Gary Lee POST, 45, Greenville, went home to Heaven Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, after a six-year battle with brain cancer. Gary was born Dec. 27, 1953, the son of Arthur and Ruth BUSMAN POST of Marne. On April 29, 1977, he married Carol BIERMA. Gary was known for his deep Christian faith, his love of farming, his passion for music and his devotion to his family. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1976 and was employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 22 years. Gary was a member of Oakwood Christian Reformed Church, where he will be remembered as a devoted deacon and an enthusiastic member of the choir. He is survived by his wife, Carol, and their children, Melissa, Heidi, Renee and Nathaniel; his brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Phyllis POST, and their children Heather, Jason and Johnathan, of Grand Rapids; one sister and brother-in-law, Marcia and Greg BOUCHILLON, and their sons, Grant and Chase, of Nashville, Tenn.; his mother, Ruth POST of Coopersville; one brother-in-law, Lewis PETERSEN of Howard City; his mother-in-law, Margaret BIERMA of Grand Rapids; one sister-in-law, Bonnie BIERMA of Whitehall; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Arthur POST, in 1981, and by his sister, Carolyn PETERSEN, in 1991. Funeral services will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Oakwood Christian Reformed Church, Belding, with the Rev. Jeff Meyer officiating. Burial will be in River Ridge Cemetery, Belding. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville. Memorial contributions may be made to Oakwood Church or Promise Keepers.

POTTER, ELLIS JARRARD - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, September 9, 1999 Greenville - Ellis Jarrard POTTER, 83, passed away May 26, 1998, in DeLand, Fla. Jarrard was born in Greenville on Dec. 4, 1914, the youngest child of Roy and Myra POTTER, and a descendant of some of Greenville's earliest pioneers. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1931, and enlisted in the Michigan State Police in 1937. He began his State Police career as a trooper and was regularly promoted. During World War II, as a detective, he worked in both criminal and internal investigations, and as a liason with the governor's office investigating instances of espionage and sabotage. While a sergeant, he commanded the post in Michigan's largest city, Detroit. Mr. POTTER rose to the rank of first lieutenant and retired as assistant district commander of the Lansing post in January 1966. Mr. POTTER became chief of police in Owosso immediately following his retirement from the State Police. During his 10 years as chief, he established the first training school for police officers in Shiawassee County and was instrumental in the founding of Lansing Community College's education program for local law enforcement officers. He retired from the Owosso Police Department in 1976 and moved to Florida, where he and his wife, Ellen, enjoyed golf, square dancing and travelling the United States and abroad. During his long career in law enforcement, Mr. POTTER complete several college courses, training programs and seminars, and received numerous commendations. He was a member of the Elf Khurafeh Shrine of Saginaw, Scottish Rite Bodies at Bay City, a past worshipful master of the Owosso Masonic Lodge, and a member of several law enforcement associations. Jarrard POTTER is missed and survived by his wife of 52 years, Elisabeth "Ellen" POTTER of DeLand, Fla.; daughters, Joan CARPENTER LEE of Keene, Texas, Nancy POTTER INGLIS of Austin, Texas, Myra POTTER BOLINGER of Los Angeles, Calif.; one son, Richard E. POTTER of Chicago, Ill.; and several grandchildren. An interment service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville, led by Pastor Harry R. Johnson of First United Methodist Church.

POWELL, KENNETH L. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, March 23, 1999 Edmore - Kenneth L. POWELL, 81, Vestaburg, passed away Monday, March 22, 1999, at his home. He was born Feb. 24, 1918, in Wheeler Township, to James and Daisy HYPOLITE POWELL. He was preceded in death by one daughter, one brother, two sisters, his parents, one grandson, one granddaughter, one great-grandson and one great-granddaughter. Mr. POWELL is survived by his wife, Lois, whom he married May 25, 1947, in Rogers City. He also is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Benny and Martha DALRYMPLE of Morganfield, Ky., Jim and Sandi POWELL of Grand Junction, Colo., David and Ruth POWELL of Vestaburg, George and Deb POWELL of Breckenridge; two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Tony VAUGHN, Joanne and Buzz MORROW, all of Vestaburg; 26 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; and special friend, Ray HOLT. Funeral services for Mr. Powell will be Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at the Stebbins-McCullough Chapel, Edmore, with Pastor Jack Skirvin officiating. Interment will be in Richland Township Cemetery, Vestaburg. Friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

POWERS, DIANE L. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, January 30, 1999 Flushing - Diane L. DUNKIN POWERS, 68, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, at her home in Diamondale. She was born July 3, 1930, in Greenville. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, William "Bill" POWERS; four children, Mrs. Janice ALM of Flushing, Michael POWERS, Kimberly POWERS and Katherine POWERS, all of Holt; six grandchildren, Derek, David and Dylan ALM, Anthony POWERS, Sarah POWERS and Emily POWERS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Lloyd and Beatrice DUNKIN. A private memorial service has already taken place.

POWERS, GENE A. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, December 24, 1999 Belding - Gene A. POWERS, 35, of Belding, passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at Spectrum Health East Campus, Grand Rapids. He was born Jan 12, 1964, in Belding, the son of Louie and Margaret SLOSSER POWERS. Gene graduated from Belding High School. He is survived by his mother, his "adopted" brothers and sisters, Tracy THRUSH of Sheridan, John and Sandy THRUSH of Belding, Tift and Matt MOORE of Greenville, Jennie and William BARR of Belding, Jamie and Jason BANNISTER of Sheridan; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father in 1991 and one brother, Tony, in 1983. Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with Pastor Kenneth Harger officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., 7 to 9 p.m. and one hour prior to the funeral on Monday. Memorials may be made to Smyrna Bible Church or the Gideons.

PRICE, BETTE M. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, March 5, 1999 Belding - Bette M. PRICE, 75, Belding, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. She was born Sept. 13, 1923, in Belding, to Frank and Mary STARCOSKI KING. She was owner/operator of Price's Apparel in Belding for 27 years, with her husband, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the American Legion Hugo Fales Post 203 Auxiliary, the Ladies Golf League at Candlestone Golf Course and the Belding United Methodist Church. She was married May 13, 1946, in Belding, to William PRICE. He survives with their children, Mary Jo and Robert GREGSON of Cookville, Tenn., Shelle Jean PRICE of Lansing; her mother, Mary KING of Belding; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one brother-in-law, Robert and Marilyn PRICE of Belding. She was preceded in death by her father. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with Pastor Kenneth Harger officiating. Interment will be in River Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary.

PROCTOR, THOMAS O. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, June 7, 1999 Belding - Thomas O. PROCTOR, 66, Belding, passed away Saturday, June 5, 1999, at home. He was born Nov. 2, 1932, in East Lansing, the son of Merwin and Philomena WIEBER PROCTOR. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1971 after serving in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was a member of Belding Bible Church and Sheridan VFW Post 5065. He married Elaine SAIN on Feb. 5, 1955, in Crystal. She survives with their children, Sherry and John ALBERT of Greenville, Sandy and Mark DE JONGE of Grand Rapids, Dan and Jennifer PROCTOR of Grapevine, Texas; six grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Aunda SAIN of Belding; two sisters, Alberta PELKIE of Faribault, Minn., Laura MC CANN of Lansing; and one brother, Jim PROCTOR of Lansing. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services are Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with Pastor Kenneth Martin officiating. Interment will be in River Ridge Cemetery, Belding, with graveside military rights conducted by Sheridan VFW Post 5065. Memorial contributions may be made to Belding Bible Church or Montcalm Area Hospice.

PUTMAN, MARGUERITE J. "MARGE" - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, November 11, 1999 Greenville - Marguerite J. "Marge" PUTMAN, 85, of West Grove Street, Greenville, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital Long Term Care. She was born in Brinkhaven, Ohio, on Nov. 5, 1914, the daughter of George and Mabel HOWE HOAGLAND. She worked in restaurants and lounges for many years, including the Park Place in Traverse City, the former City Club in Greenville and also the Candlestone in Belding. She was a member of the Bartenders Hall of Fame and loved the game of golf and especially enjoyed reading. Marge was preceded in death by four brothers, James, Clarence, Henry and Donald HOAGLAND, five sisters, Maude THOMPSON, Grace ZIMMERMAN, Dolly YAEGER, Ina JONES and Ethel FARMER. She is survived by one brother, Jack HOAGLAND; several nieces and nephews; and special friends Sandra WALLIN and Arletta GROVES. Memorial services will be 7:30 p.m. Friday at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Harry R. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Workman Cemetery, Danville, Ohio. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flat River Community Library, Greenville.

QUISENBERRY, JAMES D. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, October 25, 1999 Lakeview - James D. QUISENBERRY, 79, of the Six Lakes area, passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999, in Lakeview. Mr. QUISENBERRY was born June 16, 1920, in Doniphan, MO., to John and Bertha QUISENBERRY. Mr. QUISENBERRY attended M-46 Tabernacle, was a member of Farm Bureau since 1950, belonged to the VFW, Hugh-Pontius of Lakeview and the Wonderland Rock Club. He is survived by his wife, Audrey, whom he married Aug. 10, 1945, in Remus; three sons and daughters-in-law, Daryl and Beth QUISENBERRY, Gary and June QUISENBERRY, all of Six Lakes, Gregg and Lisa QUISENBERRY of Del Rio, Texas; six grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Ina Jean QUISENBERRY, Dwight and Norma QUISENBERRY, all of Okemos; one sister, Doris FISHER of Clarksville; one sister-in-law, Nora QUISENBERRY of Barryton; one brother-in-law, William MAUSETH of Ludington. Besides his parents, Mr. QUISENBERRY was preceded in death by three sisters, Louise QUISENBERRY, Bonnie Jean BLISS and Thelma MAUSETH; one brother, Elbert QUISENBERRY. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today at Youngman-McCullough Chapel, Lakeview, with Pastors Dan and Jack Skirvin officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Six Lakes. Those who wish may make contributions to the M-46 Tabernacle in memory of Mr. Quisenberry.

RACE, HERBERT D. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, June 29, 1999 Greenville - Herbert D. RACE, 85, of Greenville, passed away Friday evening, June 25, 1999, at Metron of Belding. The son of Albert and Maggie SOMMERLOT RACE, he was born Feb. 26, 1914, in Belding. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Mary RACE, Rena REER, Clela TOW; and one brother, Howard RACE. Mr. RACE served with the Civilian Conservation Corps during World War II in northern Michigan. He enjoyed spending his time in the woods with nature. Surviving are four daughters and two sons-in-law, Dorothy MARCELLUS of Smyrna, Tenn., Marilyn BEILFUSS, Julie and Earl LINDERMAN, all of Greenville, Sharon and Carlo SPARTO of North Muskegon; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Herbert "Dale" and Marge RACE of Crystal, Carl RACE of Montana, George RACE of Butternut; 22 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Gerald Johnston officiating. Burial will be in River Ridge Cemetery, Belding. The family will receive relatives and friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

RACKLIFFE, DAVID A. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, May 6, 1999 Greenville - A quiet man of many talents, interests and contributions to this life left the Greenville community Tuesday, May 4, 1999, when David Adams RACKLIFFE accepted his promotion to glory at his home. A 45-year resident of Greenville, he was born March 29, 1918, to Alfred E. and Sarah ROBBINS RACKLIFFE in East Orange, N.J., where he spent his school years. A youthful interest in building model airplanes led to studies at Casey Jones School of Aeronautics in Newark, N.J., after graduation from East Orange High School in 1934. His first job was in Buffalo, N.Y., in the loft of Curtis Wright Corp. Two years later he went to Bell Aircraft at Niagara Falls, N. Y., where he stayed throughout World War II. RACKLIFFE was pleased to do his share for the war by working on the famous War Hawk, Airacobra, Airaconda fighter planes, the first jet-propelled fighter and the first supersonic jet -- the Bell X1. During his first working years, he spent most weekends on horseback as a guide for trail rides at Ellicott Creek Riding Academy. He began both stamp and coin collections and resumed model building, now railroads. These interests developed over the years into elaborate collections that filled many of his off-work hours and gave him great satisfaction. On April 12, 1941, he married Dorothy Evelyn BOMMER in United Methodist Church of Kenmore, N.Y., where she and her family had been members for 20 years. Their first son, Gary Adams RACKLIFFE, was born May 5, 1944. A second son, Lee Whitney, was born Dec. 31, 1946, but was promoted to glory very soon on March 20, 1947. On Sept. 15, 1947, the RACKLIFFEs were again blessed to be able to adopt a son, Craig Whitney RACKLIFFE. David was a member of the Masonic Lodge of the Ancient Landmarks of Buffalo and traveled with the teaching/debating team. He also participated in Toastmasters Club. In 1947 he moved his family to Fond du Lac, Wis., where he changed to refrigeration engineering and helped design the trailer-home ice boxes and refrigerators in demand after the war. While there, he was an active member of the American Society of Refrigeration Engineers and the Elks Club. Twice he was convinced to display his seldom-seen humorous side by participating in belly dancing and ballet scenes in variety shows to benefit the March of Dimes. In 1954 the RACKLIFFES moved to Greenville where he was employed by Ranney Refrigerator Co. for 15 years. The RACKLIFFES soon joined the community theater group, and Dave was impressive as Jonathan in "Arsenic and Old Lace." Last year he again joined the cast, but this time as one of the dead bodies from the cellar for the curtain call. A Boy Scout in his school years, he got back into Scouting as his sons became old enough. From 1958 to 1964 he was activities chairman for Troop 130 at First Congregational Church and then for the district committee. One memory shared recently with Max Ellsworth is the time they spent laying out the first Klondike Derby for area Scouts at Colby Ranch. It was such a long course they had to borrow a transit to get it right. In 1969, RACKLIFFE went from Ranney Refrigerator Co. to Kelvinator in grand Rapids. Three years later, that division of WCI was moved to the Greenville plant. At the age of 40, in 1958, David fell in love with skiing. His son's Scoutmaster, Norm Brown, led the boys into it. Dave got tired of sitting in the lodge waiting, so he tried the slopes and was immediately hooked. He later went through the training and became a member of the National Ski Patrol. He patrolled at Brady Hills near Lakeview and was patrol leader from 1971 to 1980. After Brady's closed he moved to Crystal Mountain. During the 15 years he was in this service, he not only patrolled all around Southwest Michigan, but also several places in the Rockies and New England. The biggest thrill was being invited to join the U.S. Army Patrol at Berchtesgaden, Germany, for a day. The first granddaughter was born in Heidelberg, Germany, in January of 1968. During a three-week visit there, Dave added a love of the Alps to skiing. When he was planning his retirement, he wanted a one-year adventure in Europe, in the Alps, skiing every month of the year. In October 1984, the RACKLIFFES moved to Bludenz, Austria. It was soon apparent that one year was not long enough, and the adventure extended to two and a half years. Back in Greenville, the RACKLIFFES purchased a van and trailer to tour the U.S.A. They took a ski trip through New England and Canada, a loop down through Florida and a Caribbean cruise. Within five months, the RACKLIFFES decided they needed more Europe time, but their plans to return in early 1988 were delayed. After 13 years as minister of First Presbyterian Church of Blue Rapids, Kan., the Rev. Craig RACKLIFFE accepted a call to the Presbyterian Church of Superior, Neb. He was installed on Jan. 11, 1988. Six days later, Craig died of a massive heart attack. The RACKLIFFES returned to their old apartment in Bludenz, Austria, to enjoy another five and a half years in Europe. During nearly 10 years abroad, the RACKLIFFES concentrated mainly on learning about Austria and Southern Germany but managed to get to many other countries. Austrian living was a wondrous experience for the RACKLIFFES, but when they decided in July of 1993 to return to America, they only considered Greenville -- home -- where they had lived for 30 years. Since their return David has been an active member of First Congregational Church, Lions Club and Naomi Lewis Bridge Tournaments. David is survived by his wife, Dorothy; one son and two daughters-in-law, Gary and Lucye RACKLIFFE, of Grand Rapids, Sherbette RACKLIFFE BERMEL of Grand Island, Neb.; five grandchildren, Mary CRANDELL, of Seattle, Wash., Elizabeth of Clawson, John of Kansas City, Kan., Joshua and Jodi Anne of Lincoln, Neb.; and one great-grandson, Christopher of Kansas City, Kan. The celebration of David's life will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at First Congregational Church of Greenville, corner of Cass and Clay Streets, with the Rev. Jerry Jones and David's family sharing their thoughts. At David's wish, his ashes will be spread in his beloved Austrian Alps in August. Please join the family at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions to the David A. Rackliffe Memorial Fund at First Congregational Church.

RANDALL, VALERIA A. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, May 11, 1999 Belding - Valeria A. RANDALL, 89, Belding, passed away Sunday, May 9, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. She was born Nov. 1, 1909, in Belding, to Carl and M. Agnes KRUPP GEIGER. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Grand Haven. She was married January 1967 in Belding, to Mickey RANDALL. He preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 1997. She also was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Loretta BOREK; three brothers, Paul GEIGER, Karl GEIGER, and George GEIGER. She is survived by two sisters, Esther PIERCE of Belmont, Nora RICH of Belding; three brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Katherine GEIGER, Ernest and Evelyn GEIGER, Raymond GEIGER, all of Belding, Loraine GEIGER of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Miriam, with the Rev. Troy A. Nevins officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with rosary service at 8:30, and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church. Memorials in Valeria's name may be made to St. Mary's Church, Miriam.

RASMUSSEN, BERNICE L. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, December 16, 1999 Lakeview - Bernice L. RASMUSSEN, 80, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Mrs. RASMUSSEN was born Nov. 11, 1919, in Winfield Township, Montcalm County, the daughter of Richard and Lenora MERO. On April 17, 1947, she was united in marriage to Floyd RASMUSSEN in Morley. Mrs. RASMUSSEN was retired from Federal-Mogul in Greenville after 30 years of service. She was a member of Langston Church and Prayer Group. Surviving are her husband, Floyd RASMUSSEN, of Greenville; one sister, Guyrah SWITZER of Lakeview; one sister-in-law, Lila MERO of Big Rapids; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Russell and Margaret RASMUSSEN, Theo RASMUSSEN, Reta MERO, Anna Louis MORSE, all of Lakeview, Clark and Margaret RASMUSSEN, Bernard and Kay, all of Stanton, Mable and Jack TATE, Marjorie and Frank LUND, Kenneth and Doris RASMUSSEN, all of Greenville; Audrey and Jerry CRANE of Six Lakes, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Evelyn THORNBURY. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Langston Church, with Pastor Dan Maguire officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Langston. Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Youngman-McCullough Chapel, Lakeview.

RASMUSSEN, ELSWORTH W. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, June 14, 1999 Sheridan - Elsworth W. RASMUSSEN, 74, of 113 W. Lake St., Stanton, died Saturday, June 12, 1999, in Sheridan Community Hospital. He was born May 20, 1925, in Kent County, the son of Claude and Elda SNYDER RASMUSSEN. Originally from Sheridan, Mr. RASMUSSEN was a longtime resident of Stanton. He was a retired self-employed carpenter and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Stanton American Legion Post 452 and a past commander of the VFW Post 5065 of Sheridan. He married Phyllis E. SOULE RASMUSSEN on Sept. 28, 1943, in Sheridan. She survives, along with two daughters, Sharon and Alden NEITZEL of Stanton, Sue WICKES and Steve CESAR of Sidney; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Cynthia RASMUSSEN of Stanton; six grandchildren and spouses, Richard and Carrie RASMUSSEN, Michele and Timothy ROOD, Brent NEITZEL, Ryan WICKES, Stephanie CESAR, Jessica WICKES; four great-grandchildren, Cassandra, Joshua, Ian, Hannah; and one sister Eleanor JOHNSON of Stanton. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services are Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan, with Pastor Michael Murray officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial considerations may be made either to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

RASMUSSEN, RONNIE LEROY - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, October 23, 1999 Edmore - Ronnie LeRoy RASMUSSEN, 65, of Stanton, passed away Friday, Oct. 22, 1999, at his home. He was born March 23, 1934, in McBride, the son of Lester LeRoy and Onollee SHARKEY RASMUSSEN. He was a farmer, school bus driver at Montabella Schools, and a former Douglas Township treasurer. He was preceded in death by his wife, JoBerta in October, 1996, and his parents, Lester and Onollee RASMUSSEN. He is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Richard RASMUSSEN, Roger and Suzanne RASMUSSEN, all of Stanton, one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jo and Lynn HEINLEN of Stanton; four grandchildren, Bradley, Austin, Megan and Weston. Services for Mr. RASMUSSEN will be 11 a.m. Monday at Stebbins-McCullough Chapel in Edmore. Interment will be in Entrican Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montcalm Area Hospice with envelopes available at the funeral home.

RATCLIFF, CLAUDIA G. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, May 18, 1999 Michigan Center - Claudia G. RATCLIFF, 100, of Jackson, formerly of Howard City, passed away at Faith Haven Care Home on Monday, May 17, 1999. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, June and Harry AIKEN, Chloea and Robert MILLER, all of Jackson; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Carlene RATCLIFF of Howard City; 22 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Hobert; two daughters Pat MOHR and Sally BLOOMER; and her husband, Carl, in 1960. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Nichols-Arthur Funeral Home, Michigan Center, with Elder Leonard Griehs officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Napoleon. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

REED, VELMA I. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, November 4, 1999 Greenville - Velma I. REED, 87, formerly of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, at Porter Hills Presbyterian Retirement Home, where she was a resident for the past five years. She was born Feb. 26, 1912, the first child of Glenn R. and Lena SATTERLEE STOKES. She was a Greenville resident for most of her life. She was a life member of the Oak Grove, Montcalm Township Methodist Circuit and First United Methodist Church, Greenville, since she was six years old, and the American Legion Post Auxiliary 101, Greenville. She also was a member of the Flat River Historical Society. She was a former country school teacher for two years and a bookkeeper. Before retirement in 1974, she worked for the last 26 1/2 years for the Greenville Tool and Die Co. She also was a black market investigator for OPA in Rhode Island in 1944. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rex L. REED, on Nov. 19, 1990; and her sister, Vivian STOKES WESTOVER, on Nov. 30, 1997. Mrs. REED is survived by her three brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald R. and Joan STOKES of Arlington, Va., Alvin F. and Hattie STOKES of Ithaca, E. Clinton and Marilyn STOKES of Alexander, Va.; her brother-in-law, Richard E. WESTOVER; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Porter Hills, following half-hour visitation, and led by Chaplain Hank Post. Memorial services in Greenville will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Harry Johnson officiating. Burial will be in East Montcalm Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Greenville, or the Porter Hills Benefit Fund. Arrangements were handled by Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville.

REIL, GARY L. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, August 12, 1999 Lakeview - Gary L. REIL, 51, of Six Lakes, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1999, at Kelsey Memorial Hospital, Lakeview. He was born Sept. 17, 1947, in Grand Rapids, the son of R.T. and Bertha REIL. Mr. REIL is survived by his wife, Janet, and his six children, Tony and Monique REIL of Six Lakes, Tonya and Doug ROBERTS of Sand Lake, Andy REIL, Andrea and Ron KNAUSS, Brady REIL, Brittany REIL, all of Six Lakes; eight grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Phyllis REIL of Sand Lake; his mother, Berth REIL of Florida. Mr. REIL was preceded in death by his father. Services for Mr. REIL will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Youngman-McCullough Chapel, Lakeview. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel. Those who wish may contribute to a memorial fund for Gary's family.

REINERTH-HARRISON, MILDRED A. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 Sheridan - Mildred A. REINERTH HARRISON, 71 of 3899 E. Shore Dr., Stanton, passed away Friday, Aug. 13, 1999, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing. She was born Nov. 30, 1927, in Detroit, the daughter of Anthony and Helen KACZMAREK ZIELINSKI. Mrs. REINERTH HARRISON had been a resident of the Stanton area since 1987, formerly of Mount Clemens. In her career, she worked at Federals Department Store and retired after 15 years in banking from Manufacturers Bank. She always had a positive attitude and enjoyed her family and many friendships. She was active in St. Bernadette of Lourdes Catholic Church and spent winters in Arizona. She was married to her first husband, Walter A. REINERTH, on Sept. 3, 1949. He died Dec. 31, 1995. On Oct. 25, 1997, she married Alwyn G. HARRISON at Edmore. She is survived by her husband, Alwyn G. HARRISON; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Michael and Robyn REINERTH of Okemos, David and Ann REINERTH of Attica, Christopher REINERTH of Port Orange, Fla.; four grandchildren, Danah, Brian, Emily, Rick; three stepchildren, Alwyn A. HARRISON of Farmington, Ronald D. HARRISON of Mesa, Ariz., Ann M. GEELHOOD of West Bloomfield; seven stepgrandchildren; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Barbara CAPRARO of Stanton, Connie and Marty EHRLICH of Lexington; one brother and sister-in-law, James and Jean GREEN of Otter Lake. A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Bernadette of Lourdes Catholic Church, Stanton, with the Rev. Bill Zink officiating. In accordance with Mrs. REINERTH HARRISON'S wishes, cremation has already taken place. Final interment of the cremains will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Stanton. At the request of the family, there will be no visitation. The family suggests memorial considerations to St. Bernadette of Lourdes Catholic Church, 991 E. Main St., Stanton. Arrangements were handled by Stebbins and Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan.

REINSMITH, MAXINE IRENE - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, March 15, 1999 Crystal - Maxine Irene REINSMITH, 69, Carson City, died Saturday, March 13, 1999, at Carson City Hospital. She was born Sept 19, 1929, in Shepherd, the daughter of Orvil and Cora Irene JACQUES. She married J. C. REINSMITH on Dec. 5, 1946, in Ithaca. She enjoyed her family, friends and flower garden. She is survived by her husband, J. C. REINSMITH of Carson City; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Sheryl REINSMITH, Scott and Jody REINSMITH, all of Sumner, Douglas and Lynn REINSMITH of Fairbanks, Alaska; one daughter and son-in-law, Pamala and Gary BUSSELL of Carson City; 11 grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Richard HANDY of Breckenridge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Cora Irene JACQUES; one sister, Betty CURTIS; and one grandson, Clifton REINSMITH. Funeral services were held today at 11 a.m. at the Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Crystal, with the Rev. Ried Martin of First Congregational Church officiating. Interment was in New Haven Center Cemetery, New Haven. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

RENDER, IRIS D. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 Greenville - Iris D. RENDER, 80, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1999, at Metron of Belding. She was born Feb. 8, 1919, in Lewiston, the daughter of Louis H. and Laura M. CHAMBERLAIN TAYLOR. She was a member of the Church of Nazarene. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Vickie DE LAMATER of Stanton; one granddaughter, Shawn WHITE of Greenville; three grandsons, Doug DE LAMATER of Belmont, Richard D. DE LAMATER of Grand Rapids, Robert DE LAMATER of Stanton; four great-grandchildren, Sherri WHITE, Levi WHITE, James DE LAMATER, Alex DE LAMATER; one sister-in-law, Leawanna TAYLOR of North Adams. She was preceded in death by her four brothers, Durward, Douglas, Russell, Donald; and two sisters, Pauline and Capitola. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. John T. Barker of the Church of Nazarene officiating. Burial will be in the Sidney Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Iris' name to the American Diabetes Association or the American Lung Association.

RESER, JOHN R.J. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, January 6, 1999 Belding - John R. J. RESER, 14340 Heffron Road, Belding, passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 1999, at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wis. He was born Jan. 26, 1987, at Hastings, the son of Brian M. and Andrea M. LA HAIE RESER. John was a sixth-grade student at Belding Middle School. He is survived by his parents, Brian M. and Andrea LA HAIE RESER of Belding; two sisters, Shawn RESER and Nichole RESER, both of Belding. Funeral and committal services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Huffman Funeral Home, Belding, with the Rev. Ben Ritter officiating. Interment will be in Ashley Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

RESLER, JOSEPH J. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, October 11, 1999 Lakeview - Joseph J. RESLER, 95, of the Lakeview and Morley areas, formerly of Trufant, passed away Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, in Lakeview. He was born Jan. 3, 1904, to Joseph and Minnie RESLER in Mecosta County. Mr. RESLER is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Kennteh JOHNSON of Gowen, Maxine and Norman HELMER of Lake City, Leona and Ben MUMAH of Howard City; one son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Laura RESLER of Morley; one sister, Mable RESLER of Big Rapids; two brothers, George RESLER of Florida, Richard HELMS of Oregon; several nieces and nephews. Mr. RESLER was preceded in death by his wife, Laura; one brother, Philbert; four sisters, Mary LESINECK, Violet WALCUTT, Jennie BARNES, Nellie HOLT; two grandchildren, Carla PALAGO and Bradley HELMER; one great-grandson, Aronn HOPKINS. Services will be 11 a.m. Tueaday at Youngman-McCullough Chapel, Lakeview, with Pastor Larry Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Higbee Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions in Mr. Resler's memory to the building fund of New Life United Methodist Church, Lakeview.

RHYNARD, JASPER WAYNE - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, August 18, 1999 Ithaca - Jasper Wayne RHYNARD, 88, formerly of Ithaca, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999, at the Michigan Masonic Home, Alma. Jasper was born Feb. 15, 1911, in Perrinton, the son of Charles and Flora WHITE RHYNARD. At the age of 13 he moved to Ithaca. He worked at Razor's Cafe and later at the Shell station. He went back to high school when he was 18 years old and graduated from Ithaca High School in 1932. Jasper married Edith SIBLEY in 1933. He leased the local Shell station on the corner of Center and Main in Ithaca. In 1941 he opened a Firestone store on Center Street next to the station. As a local businessman, he was on the village council, a member of the Ithaca Rotary Club and a member of the F&AM 123 Masonic Lodge in Ithaca. The family attended the Ithaca Presbyterian Church. Edith and Jasper were divorced in 1951. He left Ithaca in 1970 and opened a tire facility on old US27 between Ithaca and St. Louis. Jasper moved to Greenville in 1976 and opened a business selling wood stoves and pontoon boats. He became a Senior Active member of the Stanton Rotary Club. He and his wife, Florence, lived at Turk Lake. In 1998 Jasper returned to Ithaca, living at Rosewood, before moving to the Michigan Masonic Home in Alma in April of 1999. Jasper was always a Detroit Tigers fan and loved people. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Gary HOBBS of Merritt Island, Fla.; one son, Charles RHYNARD of Charlotte, N.C.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Jason RHYNARD, Hugh RHYNARD, Lynn RHYNARD; two sisters, Ethel BAKER and Louise COOPER. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Barden Funeral Home, Ithaca, with the Rev. David McBride officiating. Burial will follow in the Ithaca Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

RIAL, ALVIN C. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, January 18, 1999 Greenville - Alvin C. RIAL, 74, White Creek Country Estates, Cedar Springs, formerly of Burgess Lake and Lincoln Pines, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999. He was born May 8, 1924, in Belding, the son of Glenn and Helena STOUT RIAL. He graduated from Belding High School in 1942 and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Pacific. He was formerly a member of the American Legion, was a member of UAW Local 137, and coached Little League. He retired in 1986 after 40 years with Belding Products Division. He is survived by his wife, the former Donna G. REYNOLDS, whom he married May 25, 1946. He also is survived by one son, Michael of Belding; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Ron HOLLAND of Zeeland; his grandchildren, Jason, Heather and Nicholas HOLLAND; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Eloise GOODREAU of Houston, Texas, Mary and Fred RUMISEK of Ionia, Marie LaBelle of Redwood City, Calif.; three sisters-in-law, Gertrude and Robet LUCE of Inglis, Fla., Arlene and Archie CURTIS, Jean and John BRITZMAN, all of Greenville; two brothers-in-law, Roderick and Pauline REYNOLDS of Greenville, Douglas REYNOLDS and fiancee Gay JOHNSON of North Muskegon. He was preceded in death by one brother, Glenn Jr. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Frank Marsh officiating. Burial will be in East Montcalm Cemetery, Greenville. Visitation will be Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to United Memorial Hospital Intensive Care Unit.

RICH, HARVEY D. SR. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, January 19, 1999 Belding - Harvey D. RICH Sr., 81, Belding, passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, at Metron of Belding Nursing Home. He was born Sept. 14, 1917, in Belding, to Leon and Lila LAMBERTSON RICH. Harvey was retired from Federal-Mogul, Greenville, where he worked as a draftsman. He served in World War II and was a member of the American Legion in Belding for 50 years where he held various offices and was a past post commander. He married Bessie GROW in 1946 in Goshen, Ind. She preceded him in death on Aug. 14, 1998. He is survived by their children, Joyce Ann and Edward VAN DOMELEN, Harvey Gregory RICH, all of Belding, Gloria Jean and Candelario JARAMILLO, Regina and Garry SCOFIELD, all of Stanton, Marcele and Melvin PETERS Jr. of Arizona; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Burley and Hazel RICH, Robert and Delores RICH, Nora RICH, all of Belding. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Evelyn PIERCE; three brothers, Leon RICH Jr., L. D. RICH and George RICH. Funeral and committal services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with Pastor Kenneth Harger officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family.

RICH, HAZEL A. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, November 1, 1999 Belding - Hazel A. RICH, 77, of Belding, passed away Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999 at her home. The daughter of George and Fern BLISS YEOMANS, she was born Dec. 28, 1921, in Greenville. Hazel was a graduate of Greenville High School with the class of 1941. She was employed for 20 years at Jolly Kids and later at the Chrysler Trim Plant in Lyons. On July 12, 1941, in Ionia, she married Burley RICH. He survives along with their children, Vicki CHLEBEK and Monty RICH, both of Belding; her grandchildren, Mary and Rick THACKER, Mike and Cherri CHLEBEK, Mark CHLEBEK and Pam, Evie SHARKEY and Terri RICHARDSON; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; one sister, Nellie WOLLPERT of Charlotte; and one sister-in-law, Dorothy YEOMANS of Greenville. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Minnie; three brothers, Barney, Earl and Aubrey "Deany". Funeral and committal services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with Pastor Kenneth Martin officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens. The family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

RICHARD, SAMUEL D. "DICK" - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, July 12, 1999 Belding - Samuel D. "Dick" RICHARD, 84, 13370 Forrest River SE, Lowell, formerly of Ionia, passed away Sunday, July 11, 1999, at his residence. He was born May 9, 1915, in Mecosta, the son of Earl and Clara RICHARD. He was married to Donna BRAND on Nov.12, 1946, at Remus. He was the owner-operator of an antique shop. He is survived by his wife, Donna of Lowell; three daughters, Bonnie Jean TOUSIGNAUT of Dayton, Ohio, Betty Jane MELFROID of Lowell, Beveryl June RICHARD of Little Rock, Ark.; two sisters, Aletha SHORNA of Owosso and Pauline SMITH of Haslett; four halfbrothers, Dale GREEN of Oregon, N.M., Vernon GREEN of Queen Circle, Fla., Virgil GREEN of Coldwater, Fred GREEN of Albuquerque, N.M.; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Huffman Funeral Home, Belding, with the Rev. Samm Edelman officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

RICHARDSON, REBECCA LINN - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, November 12, 1999 Lakeview - Rebecca Linn RICHARDSON, 52, of Lakeview, passed away Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, at her home. Mrs. RICHARDSON was born Jan. 29, 1947, the daughter of Carl and Dorothy LANTZ. Surviving are her husband, Roger, whom she married Nov. 5, 1966, in Grattan; three daughters and one son-in-law, Faith and Sean GROVER, Hope RICHARDSON, all of Grand Rapids, Charity RICHARDSON of Lakeview; one son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Sue RICHARDSON of Morley; her mother, Dorothy HATTERY of Plymouth, Ind.; two sisters, Rhoda HATTERY and Rita HATTERY, both of Plymouth, Ind.; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Bob and Janie FREESE of Nappanee, Ind., and Ross HATTERY of New Mexico. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Greene Sunday School, Morley. Arrangements were handled by Youngman-McCullough Chapel, Lakeview.

RICHEY, MILDRED V. "GIGI" - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, November 23, 1999 Dimondale - Mildred V. "Gigi" RICHEY, 85, of Dimondale, formerly of Stanton, died Monday morning, Nov. 22, 1999, at a Lansing hospital. Mrs. RICHEY was born June 10, 1914 in West Virginia, a daughter of George and Amanda MC CARDLE PARKER. She was a licensed practical nurse and a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Stanton. Surviving her are her daughter and son-in-law, Dixie and Fred ROBINS of Dimondale; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and two nieces. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Field and Leik Funeral Home, Dimondale, with the Rev. Alsen K. Wenzel, of Hope Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church, Stanton, or to the charity of your choice.

RICHMOND, BETTY L. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, February 6, 1999 Belding - Betty L. RICHMOND, 68, of Belding, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999, at Metron of Belding Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 9, 1930, in Belding to Ralph and Claudine EDMONDS DAVIS. Betty loved to crochet and gave her work as gifts to family and friends. She was married May 28, 1948, in Belding, to Charles RICHMOND. He survives her. She is also survived by their children, Donna HOLBROOK of Greenville, Cathy and Philip WILSON of Fenwick, Ralph L. and Thelma RICHMOND of Duluth, Minn., Ken and Terry RICHMOND of Orleans; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Evelyn and Jim CLARK of Weidman, Viola NICHOLS, Violet Pansey TUCKER; and her stepfather, Collins MILLER, all of Belding. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Shiloh Community Church with Pastor Kendall Harger officiating. Interment will be in Greene Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Johnson Funeral Home, Belding. Memorials may be made to Shiloh Community Church, the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society.

RICHMOND, DALE S. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Belding - Dales S. RICHMOND, 82, Belding, passed away today, April 14, 1999, at Spectrum Health-East Campus. He was born Feb. 16, 1917, in Belding, the son of Leo B. and Hazel M. SMITH RICHMOND. He graduated from Belding High School, class of 1969. He ws a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He owned and operated Dale's Barber Shop, retiring in 1985, after 27 years. He was a member of Smyrna Bible Church. He married Theda J. DE VINE on Nov. 15, 1940, in Lowell. She survives along with their children, Dala and Roger GRANZO, Gary RICHMOND and his fiancee Nancy SHELTON, all of Belding, Gene and Mike COLON of Lakeview; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Leah and Don BANNISTER, Faye BROKAW, all of Belding; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Raymond RICHMOND, in 1981; and one granddaughter, Lori Jo. Funeral servies will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with the Revs. Darwyn Hassert and Jake Jacobsen officiating. Interment will be in Otisco Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Smyrna Bible Church or the Arthritis Foundation.

RIDENOUR, LOUISE V. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, February 19, 1999 Greenville - Louise V. RIDENOUR, 86, formerly of Greenville, passed away Thursday evening, Feb. 18, 1999, at Memorial Hospital in Ludington. The daughter of Guy and Ila OSTRANDER JOHNSON, she was born March 29, 1912 at Entrican. A graduate of Greenville High School, she was employed as a bookkeeper at the Farmer's Co-Op and for the city of Greenville. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Greenville. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Michael GRINWIS of New Era; two sons and daughters-in-law, Garry and Mary Lou MULICK of Belding, Ed and Connie MULICK of Richmond, Ind.; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Edward P. MULICK and Paul Alfred RIDENOUR; and a daughter, Mary Louise HANSEN. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the First United Methodist Church, Greenville, with Pastor Harry R. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville. Envelopes for memorial contributions to the First United Methodist Church are available at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

RINGLEKA, HOWARD JR. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, December 11, 1999 Grand Rapids - Mr. Howard RINGLEKA Jr., 52, of Stanton, a U.S. Army veteran, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999. Howard was a member of American Legion Post 452 of Stanton. He is survived by his wife, Carla PERRIN RINGLEKA; two sons, Joseph and Jonathan RINGLEKA, both of Stanton; one daughter, Amanda L. RINGLEKA of Greenville; one grandson, Brett; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ron and Michelle RINGLEKA of Caledonia, Gerald and Loann RINGLEKA of Standale; a stepbrother and his wife, Edward and Dawn SAGRYN of Rockford; stepsister, Dorothy WINN and D.L. of Grand Rapids; nieces and nephews; father-in-law, Carl PERRIN; mother-in-law, Marilyn LARSON; and six brothers-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Vera. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuary, West, 585 Stocking Avenue, Grand Rapids. Interment is in Fairplains Cemetery, Sparta.

RITTERSDORF, ARDITH E. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, October 1, 1999 Belding - Ardith E. RITTERSDORF, 78, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, at her home. She was born Sept. 28, 1921, in Portland, the daughter of Miles and Neva COVERT TRANN. Ardith graduated from Belding High School with the class of 1938. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church, Greenville. She was married Sept. 12, 1942, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Miriam, to Joseph RITTERSDORF. He survives with their children, Jean and Charles SMITH, Karen and Phil ANDERSON, all of Greenville, Barbara and Don BROCKWAY of Belding, JoAnne and Ted NADWODNICK of Gowen, Peggy and Dave HILER of Grenville, Richard and Rosalie RITTERSDORF of St. Petersburg, Fla., Joseph RITTERSDORF Jr. of Flint, David and Becky RITTERSDORF of Allegan, Steve and Carol RITTERSDORF, Peter and Ruth RITTERSDORF, all of Greenville and Mike FISHER of Flint. She also is survived by 27 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Thelma RUSSMAN of Portland; one brother, Ray TRANN of Smyrna. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Al TRANN; and one grandson, Kevin RITTERSDORF. Funeral Mass will be at noon Saturday at St. Charles Catholic Church, Greenville, with Father Fred Brucker officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be today from 3 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with rosary at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association or Veritas. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

RITZ, CARL L. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, December 20, 1999 Sheridan - Carl L. RITZ, 59, of 4860 W. Bluewater Highway, Saranac, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, at his home. He was born Oct. 26, 1940, in Fenwick, the son of Raymond and Lora THOMAS RITZ. Mr. RITZ had been a resident of Saranac since 1992, formerly of Belding and Ionia. He retired from the Ionia County Courthouse grounds and maintenance department. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and also loved bird watching, wood working and spending as much time as possible with his grandchildren. He was married June 9, 1962, in Ionia, to Helen M. CARIGON. He is survived by his wife, Helen M. RITZ; his mother, Lora RITZ of Saranac; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lori and Fred BABCOCK of Ionia, Susan and Steven WARD of Grand Ledge; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jerald and Kimberly RITZ of Greenville, James RITZ at home; nine grandchildren, Joshua BROWN, Michael and Steven WARD, Jason RITZ, Bradley and Karlie BABCOCK, Jared, Adam and Sara RITZ; one sister, Elaine GUTHRIE of Lansing; one brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Delore RITZ of Sulphur Springs, Texas; and special family friends, Wilma and Harry WRIGHT of Saranac. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond RITZ, in 1983. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shiloh Community Church, with Pastors Kenneth Harger and Charles Dalton officiating. Interment will be in Woodard Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Stebbins and Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan. The family suggests memorial contributions to either the Ionia County Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Independent Living Center, Ionia.

ROBERTS, GERALD "JERRY" - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, June 17, 1999 Belding - Gerald "Jerry" ROBERTS, 64, Belding, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Jerry was born July 25, 1934 in Belding, to Irving J. and Luella GRIFFIN ROBERTS. He retired in 1997 from Extruded Metals after 42 years of service. He graduated with the Class of 1952 from Belding High School. He was married March 29, 1980, in Grand Rapids to Bonna WAFFLE, and she survives, along with their children Bonita and Tom WAFFLE STEELE of Belding, Linda and Rod LAWRENCE of Walker, Jim ROBERTS of Wyoming, John ROBERTS of Grand Rapids; one grandson, Jason BEBEE; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Betty and Elmer PACKARD of Houghton, Ginger TOLESON of Shiloh, Jean FERMAN of Belding; two sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Irvin ROBERTS, in 1986. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with Pastor Kenneth Harger officiating. Interment will be in River Ridge Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Alvah N. Belding Library, or the Belding Museum.

ROBINSON, PATRICIA J. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, November 17, 1999 Lakeview - Patricia J. ROBINSON, 69, of Lakeview, passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, at Kelsey Memorial Hospital, Lakeview. Mrs. ROBINSON was born Jan 14, 1930, in Lakeview, the daughter of Leo and Mabel WHITNEY. Surviving are her husband, Rowland ROBINSON, one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Roger LAWRENCE, all of Lakeview; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Robert ROBINSON of Lowell, Paul ROBINSON of Lakeview, Rex and Chris ROBINSON of Grant; five grandchildren, Roger Jr., Randy, Karen, Sookie, Tonya; one sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Theo PIKE of Lakeview; and one brother, Ronnie WHITNEY. Memorial services will be 8 p.m. Friday following the evening visitation at Youngman-McCullough Chapel, Lakeview, with the Rev. Ted Johnson officiating. A private family interment will take place at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

ROBINSON, VIRGINIA V. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, January 8, 1999 Crystal - Virginia V. ROBINSON, 66, Crystal, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, in Carson City. She was born Jan. 6, 1933, in St. Louis, to Jesse and Dorothy OSTRANDER CASNER. On Nov. 4, 1960, she married Lyle ROBINSON in Stanton. He preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 1988. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Ron BRISTOL Jr. of Crystal; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Marcia and David BARGER of Crystal; eight grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by her parents and her grandson, Luke, in 1981. Funeral services are Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Crystal, with the Rev. Rolla Timmons officiating. Interment will be in the Ferris Center Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the "Wishes of the Family."

ROGERS, BRIAN J. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, May 26, 1999 Jackson - Brian J. ROGERS, 52, Parma, formerly of Greenville, passed away at home under the loving care of his family and friends on Monday, May 24, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Lori; three children, Courtney and Richard GATEWOOD of Texas, Ryan ROGERS of Colorado, Casey ROGERS at home; his parents, John and Marge ROGERS of Montana; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Glenda ROGERS of Oklahoma; one sister, Jane WELCH of Montana; sister-in-law, Cindi and Chris ELLSWORTH of Upper Michigan; mother-in-law, Harriet MOSIER of Greenville; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Mr. ROGERS was a Vietnam veteran, employed at Waterfield Financial for many years, and was an avid golfer. According to his wishes, he has been cremated. There will be no visitation. A memorial service is 1 p.m. on Thursday at the Desnoyer Funeral Home, 204 N. Blackstone, Jackson. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Jackson, 915 Airport Road, Jackson 49202.

ROGERS, ESTHER E. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, March 12, 1999 Belding - Esther E. ROGERS, 87, Fenwick, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 1999, at Ionia County Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 26, 1911, in Belding, to Alfred and Ruth HALE MOORE. She graduated from Belding High School with the Class of 1930. She retired from Chrysler Corp. in Lyons in 1974. She attended Shiloh Community Church, and was a member of the Eastern Star and the Wally Baum Airstream Club. She was married Feb. 17, 1934, in Belding, to Lynn M. ROGERS, who preceded her in death on May 5, 1989. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Robert MOORE in 1988 and Russell MOORE in 1976. She is survived by her children, Mary Ellen and Danny GROOM of Fenwick, Susan and James WARDEN of Fenwick, Richard and Pam ROGERS of Orleans, David and Jean ROGERS of Ionia, Dr. Robert and Debbie ROGERS, Daniel and Cathy ROGERS, all of Orleans, and James and Margaret ROGERS of Manistique; and 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Shiloh Community Church with Pastor Kenneth Harger officiating. Interment will be in Woodard Lake Cemetery. Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Johnson Funeral Home, Belding. Memorials may be made to Shiloh Community Church or the Alvah N. Belding Library.

ROLLINGS, MURIEL EVELYN - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, February 15, 1999 Greenville - Muriel Evelyn ROLLINGS, 79, Terre Haute, Ind., passed away late Friday evening, Feb. 12, 1999, at the home of her daughter in Oakfield Township. She was born Sept. 13, 1919, in Ziegler, Ill., the daughter of William and Bessie COOK FOX. She was a homemaker and member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary in Terre Haute. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Raymond ROLLINGS, on Feb. 20, 1979; one sister, Gertrude PRUITT; four brothers, William, Clyde, Sidney Eugene and Freddie FOX. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnn and Richard TIFFANY, Donna Kay and John HIGGINS, all of Greenville, Patricia and Michael PATTON of Gowen; a special niece, Clara JOHNSON of Terre Haute, Ind.; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Juanita and Ray MARTIN of West Terre Haute, Ind., Rose and Leland WHITNEY of Terre Haute, Ind., Edna Mae STRADER of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, Gaylord FOX of Christopher, Ill.; two sisters-in-law, Jo Ann HOLMES of Decatur, Ill., Pearl ROLLINGS of Terre Haute, Ind.; one brother-in-law, Leonard RIDDLE of Decatur, Ill.; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Callahan Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Ind., with the Rev. J. Stanley Howell officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Ind. Envelopes for memorial contributions to Hospice or the American Diabetes Foundation are available at the funeral home where the family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Visitation was held Sunday evening at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, which handled arrangements and is serving the family.

ROSS, M. JERRY - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, April 20, 1999 Sheridan - M. Jerry ROSS, 66, 918 W. Fenwick Road, Fenwick, went to meet his Lord on Monday, April 19, 1999. He was born Sept. 19, 1932, in Ionia, to Mer and Vera HILL ROSS. He graduated from Ionia High School in 1950, and moved to the Sheridan area. He married Betty J. LARSEN on March 20, 1954, at Sheridan. Jerry served in the U. S. Army from 1955 to 1957, the last year in a drum and bugle corps. His employment by the Postal Service began in 1957. He worked in Ionia and Lansing offices, becoming active in the local and state unions. He enjoyed his tim spent as a state vice president. He also loved the farm, believing it to be a great place to raise his large family. In 1979 he retired from the post office, but bravely fought his diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, thankful for what he could do. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. We will miss him greatly, but are joyful his fight is over and he is whole once again. He is survived by his wife, Betty; their three sons, Randy and Gaylia ROSS, Martin and Laurie ROSS, all of Fenwick, Greg and Connie ROSS of Sheridan; four daughters, Sheila and Jan MORSE of Houghton Lake, Brenda and Dan BISSELL of Greenville, Carolyn ROSS and Ann ROSS, both of Fenwick; his grandchildren, Joe, Jennifer and Jamie ROSS, Luke, Melinda, Rebekah, Rachel, Robert and Thomas ROSS, all of Fenwick, Jason and Jacob ROSS, Joel and Gavin LANE, all of Sheridan, Melissa and Orion MORSE of Houghton Lake, Kevin and Michelle BISSELL of Greenville, Marlayna and Brent HUMBLE of Belding; one brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Pam ROSS of Sheridan; one sister-in-law, Joyce and Gene TEFFT of Fenwick; three brothers-in-law, the Rev. Robert and Kathy LARSEN of Bliss, Idaho, Fred LARSEN of Sheridan, Don and Lois LARSEN of Stanton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan with Gilbert Morris officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Sheridan. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to either Gratiot Home Care of Stanton or the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

ROTH, CHARLES H. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, August 6, 1999 Spring Lake - Charles H. ROTH, 73, of Spring Lake, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999, at his home. He was born Feb. 25, 1926, the son of Joseph N. and May HOWELL ROTH in Arlington Heights, Ill. He married Bonnie BRAMAN on June 9, 1951, in Belding. Mr. ROTH was an Army veteran of World War II and moved to this area 27 years ago from LaGrange, Ind. He was vice president of sales for Sealed Power Corp. until retirement. Mr. ROTH was a member of United Methodist Church of the Dunes in Grand Haven, the Spring Lake Country Club and was formerly active in several automotive industry organizations. His interests included golfing, fishing, hunting and gardening. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Bonnie; two daughters and sons-in-law, Betsy and Ken THOMAS of Kansas City, Mo., Kathy and Tom CRUM of Spring Lake; one son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Nina ROTH of Sturgis; seven grandchildren, Heather, Mike Stacy, Eric, Anne, Cori and Emily; mother-in-law, Minnie BRAMAN of Grand Rapids; two sisters and brother-in-law, Louise and Jerald TER HORST of Alexandria, Va., Peg MIRTI of Las Vegas, Nev.; one sister-in-law, Joanne ROTH of Fremont; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, John and brother-in-law, Fred MIRTI. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. today at United Methodist Church of the Dunes in Grand Haven. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Ottawa Community, 1515 DeSpelder, Grand Haven. Funeral arrangements were handled by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home, Spring Lake.

ROWE, SAMUEL - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, August 6, 1999 Howard City - Samuel ROWE, 39, of Coral, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 1999, at Kelsey Memorial Hospital, Lakeview. He was born Sept. 30, 1959, the son of Thurman and Alma MURELL ROWE. During his working years he worked for P.J. Robinson Trucking in Coral for many years until recently taking a job with Spartan Stores as a truck driver. He served in the armed fores and was an avid outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are two brothers and one sister-in-law, Manuel and Margie ROWE of Coral, Daniel ROWE of Howard City; six sisters, Carol SOBIE of Stanton, Geraldine ROGERS of Greenville, Connie SMALL of Langston, Kay ROLTON of Stanton, Judy HAYNES of Belding, Kim NAGLE of Cedar Springs; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Germain-Mohnke Funeral Home, Howard City, with Pastor John Dawson officiating. Burial will be in the Coral Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from noon until the time of service.

ROWLEY, DIANA LYNN - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, December 28, 1999 Greenville - Diana Lynn ROWLEY, 45, Greenville, passed away Sunday afternoon, Dec. 26, 1999, from injuries received in an auto accident in Greenville. The daughter of Ralph Y. and Elsie B. BIGLER RICHMOND, she was born Nov. 12, 1954, in Belding. Diana had been employed at Frigidaire in Greenville since 1980. Surviving are her husband, Bernerd L. "Bud" ROWLEY Jr.; her parents, Ralph and Elsie RICHMOND of Belding; her children, Tonya BROWN and Jason BROWN, both of Greenville; three grandchildren, Rafael NIETO, Miguil NIETO, and Kaden VAN PORTFLEET; her sister and brother-in-law, Gloria and Rick BEACH of Euless, Texas, her brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Debbra RICHMOND of Fenwick; her mother-in-law, Averill KITCHEN of Belding; her father-in-law, Bernerd Lyle ROWLEY Sr. of Barryton; three brothers-in-law, Kevin ROWLEY of Spencer Township, Shawn ROWLEY of New York, Shane ROWLEY of Belding; several aunts and uncles, many nieces and nephews, and a host of cousins. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Thursday at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Kenneth Harger, pastor of Shiloh Community Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Smyrna Cemetery. Envelopes for memorial contributions are available at the funeral home, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

RUSH, MARCELLA A. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, May 13, 1999 Sheridan - Marcella A. RUSH, 84, 3607 S. Sheridan Road, Sheridan, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 1999, at Kelsey Memorial Skilled Care Unit, Lakeview. She was born Dec. 11, 1914, in Leseur Center, Minn., the daughter of Frank and Mary PHRIODA ZAVADIL. She married Walter J. RUSH at Stanton on May 20, 1933. He preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 1990. She also was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Libby WASKIN. Mrs. RUSH, formerly of Holland, was a resident of Sheridan since 1933. She and her husband owned a dairy farm and delivered milk to many homes in the area. She also worked at the pickle factory for Don Holler from 1955 to 1956. She and her husband then opened the Sheridan Cafe in 1959, retiring in 1979. Marcella enjoyed her children, cooking and her flowers. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Doris and Jack HALL of Fenwick, Joanne PEEPLES of Sheridan; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Leslie and Bonnie RUSH of Calhoun, Ga., Alvin and Margaret RUSH of Stanton, Richard RUSH of Grand Rapids; 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Jennie ZAVADIL of Holland; one brother-in-law, Carlton and Dorothy RUSH of Bellevue; two sisters-in-law, Lucile B. RUSH of Lynnhaven, Fla., Marge RUSH of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m., at the Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan, with Pastors Jerry Carlson and Wayne Beard officiating. Interment will be in Evergren Cemetery, Sheridan. Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial considerations to the Michigan Heart Association.

RUSSELL, KAYLENE MARIE - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, December 10, 1999 Greenville - Kaylene Marie RUSSELL, 35, of Satterlee Road, Gowen, died suddenly Wednesday morning Dec. 8, 1999, at her home. She was born in Lansing July 11, 1964, the daughter of Larry FULGER and Beverly June CHIESA. She was a graduate of Carson City High School, worked for Frigidaire Corp. and was a member of UAW local 137 in Greenville. She is survived by her husband John S. RUSSELL; her four daughters, Kari, Katie, Kris and Kim GACHTER, her son, John S. RUSSELL III; her parents, Larry and Carol FULGER of Greenville and Beverly and Jim LESLIE of Iron Mountain; her two sisters and brothers-in-law, Terri and Dennis ORR of Greenville, Alisa and Will KIRBY of Sheridan; her two brothers, Larry FULGER Jr. of Iron Mountain, Irvin FULGER of Greenville; her grandmothers, Louise JARRARD of Iron Mountain, Marilyn FANKBONER of Springerton, Ill.; her parents-in-law, John Sr. and Schilan RUSSELL; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Carol MUNEZ, Sara and Todd COVELL, Sheryl and Debra STEENHAGEN, Dane RUSSELL; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Kevin Pycraft, of Calvary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Little Denmark Cemetery, Gowen. Visitation will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the family.

RUSSELL, WALTER A. "BUD" - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, May 24, 1999 Lake Odessa - Walter A. "Bud" RUSSELL, 70, Lake Odessa, passed away Saturday, May 22, 1999, at the Laurels of Fulton, Perrinton. He was born on June 13, 1928, the son of Lewis G. and Louise PEIFFER RUSSELL, in Carson City. He retired from the U.S. Navy after enlisting on Jan. 2, 1946, and discharged on Sept. 23, 1964, as ASM3. He traveled the world on the U.S.S. Phillippines and other naval ships. After his retirement from the U.S. Navy, he was employed by and retired from Lake Odessa Public Schools. He married Marjorie D. VERMILYEA on May 19, 1967. She preceded him in death on Dec. 27, 1992. He is survived by two brothers and one sister-in-law, Carroll RUSSELL of Phoenix, Ariz., Louis C. and Mary RUSSELL of Greenville; one sister, Virginia CUNNINGHAM of Hubbardston; many nieces and nephews. His parents, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with the Rev. George Speas officiating. Interment with full military honors will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Ionia chapter.

SAEGER, HAZEL B. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, March 25, 1999 Greenville - Hazel B. SAEGER, 98, Greenville, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at home. She was born Nov. 30, 1900, in Noble County, Ind., the daughter of Benjamin and Iva TYLER. Hazel married Harry Lynn SAEGER on June 24, 1924. He preceded her in death in 1860. She also was preceded in death by one grandson, David Tyler KASS, in 1977. Until recently, Hazel was active in the United Methodist Church, a member of Lois Circle, a member of Homemakers and the first to establish the Good Friday breakfast sponsored by the Greenville Business and Professional Women and the Homemakers of United Methodist Church. She was Business and Profession Woman's "Woman of the Year" in 1990. She was one of the founders of the Flat River Historical Society. She also was known to many as the "Bird Lady". She is survived by one daughter, Bettilyn KASS and Richard GENETTE of Greenville; four grandchildren, Stephen Henry KASS of Orlando, Fla., Philip Lynn and Helen KASS of Taylor, James Fredrick and Lisa KASS of Redford, Susan KASS FABER of Taylor; six great-grandchildren, Philip James KASS of Flat Rock, David Gerald KASS, Rose Marie KASS, both of Taylor, Amber Rae FABER of Huntington Woods, Robert Lee KASS, Diana Lynn KASS, both of Redford; and one sister, Doreen TULLY of Fort Wayne, Ind. Memorial services will be Friday at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Greenville, with Pastor Harry Johnson officiating. Cremation has taken place. Members of the family will meet with friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville. Memorial gifts may be sent to Greenville Area Foundation, where a fund in her honor to benefit United Methodist Church will be established.

SAGE, CARRIE - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, June 28, 1999 Saranac - Carrie SAGE, 57, passed away Thursday, June 24, 1999, at Spectrum Downtown, Grand Rapids. She was born July 3, 1941, in Greenville, the daughter of Virgil P. and Mary Lila REED POWERS. She was a member of Free Methodist Church of Saranac (River of Life Church). On June 19, 1981, she married James SAGE. He survives with three sons and two daughters-in-law, John and Robin SAGE of Saranac, Gary SAGE of Six Lakes, Jody and Victoria SAGE of Saranac; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Kay and Charles WILSON of Saranac, Barb HILL of Six Lakes, Callie and Richard CURTIS of South Carolina, Kathy and Brian EVANS of Lake Odessa; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Marvin and Alice POWERS, Vance and Audrey POWERS, Emerald and Maude POWERS, all of Greenville; one sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine and Booner BISSELL of Greenville; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services are today at 2 p.m. at Saranac Free Methodist Church (River of Life Church) with the Revs. Nate Gibbons and Byron Davey officiating. Interment of ashes will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding. Anyone wishing may make contributions to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were handled by the Lake Funeral Home, Saranac.

SAGE, DONALD A. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, May 26, 1999 Palmetto, Fla. - Donald A. SAGE, 87, of Palmetto, Fla., pased away Thursday, July 16, 1998. In 1948 Donald founded Sage's Meat Processing, which is still in operation in Greenville. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Joyce SAGE of Greenville; one daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Ronald MARKS of Greenville; four grandchildren and their spouses, Dennis and Therese SAGE of Chicago, Tracy and Todd WHIPKEY of Greenville, Steve and Wendy SAGE of Lowell, Mickey and Debbie SAGE of Tampa, Fla.; 10 great-grandchildren, Andrew, Patrick, Jenna, Kendra, Ericka, Emily, Autumn, Seth, Colin and Megan. Donald was preceded in death in 1982 by his wife, Wanda, whom he married in 1934; two sisters, Lois BREIMEYER and Violet SIMONS; six brothers, Jimmy Rogers, Samuel, Ira, Jerald, Myron and Joseph SAGE; and special friend, Helen HUBBARD. Memorial services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding, with Pastor Jerry Jones officiating. Arrangements were by the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville.

SAHLBOM, ROLF E. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, December 11, 1999 Howard City - Rolf E. SAHLBOM, 84, of Coral, passed away Dec. 9, 1999, at Kelsey Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 31, 1915, in Coral, the son of John and Annie ERLANDSON SAHLBOM. During his working years, he was a lifelong farmer, and he worked at Light Metals for 17 and a half years before retiring in 1977. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Lakeview. In 1945, he married Doris ANTOR, who survives him. He also is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, John Michael and Pam of Cedar River; three daughters and one son-in-law, Ruby and Gary LARSEN of Trufant, Linda SAHLBOM of Aptos, Calif., Debbie OGONOWSKI of Grand Rapids; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Rolf Fred SAHLBOM. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday at Heckman-Mohnke Funeral Home, Howard City, with Pastor David Gotshall officiating. Burial is in the Coral Cemetery. Memorials to a charity of your choice may be left at the funeral home, where friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday and before services on Monday.

SAILOR, BLAKELY DEAN - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, May 24, 1999 Carson City - Blakely Dean SAILOR, 17, Crystal, died Sunday, May 23, 1999. He was born Feb. 12, 1982, in Carson City, the son of Dean SAILOR and Judy Elaine SNOW SAILOR. He was a sophomore at Carson City-Crystal High School. He is survived by his father, Dean SAILOR of Carson City; his mother and stepfather, Judy Elaine and Rich GOTWALT of Crystal; one brother, Jason SAILOR of Grand Rapids; one sister, Britney SAILOR of Crystal; two grandmothers, Geraldine SNOW of Hubbardston and Opal SNYDER of Carson City. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Carson City, with the Rev. Jody Flessner officiating. Interment will be in Crystal Cemetery. Visitation is today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.

SANBORN, ERMA L. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, January 20, 1999 Greenville - Erma L. SANBORN, 75, East Coffren Street, Greenville, passed away Monday evening, Jan. 18, 1999, at the home of her daughter in Greenville. She was born May 23, 1923, at Lansing, the daughter of William E. and Edith POTTER HAZZARD. She married Clyde SANBORN on Feb. 7, 1942, at Midland. He preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 1993. She also was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Anson SANBORN in April 1997; one sister, Helen SANDERSON; and one brother, Earl HAZZARD. She is survived by four daughters and one son-in-law, Rose MURDEN of Lansing, Shirley SMITH, Mary Lou and Timothy CUMMINS, all of Greenville, Betty PUTNAM of Edmore; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Roy SANBORN of Edmore, Clyde "Butch" and Kim SANBORN of Montana; one brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Dorothy KING of Midland; 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Logan Nash of the Greenville Church of the Rock officiating. Burial will be in Richland Township Cemetery near Vestaburg. Envelopes for memorial contributions are available at the funeral home, where the family will receive relatives and friends today from 6 to 8 p.m.

SANDERS, GRANT A. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, August 16, 1999 Greenville - Grant A. SANDERS, 86, of Alma, passed away Saturday morning, Aug. 14, 1999, at Gratiot Community Hospital, Alma. The son of Roscoe and Alice GARY SANDERS, he was born Feb. 7, 1913, in Emerson Township. He retired from teh Dow Chemical Co. in 1977 and will be honorably remembered by countless friends. A veteran of World War II, he served with the U.S. Army Cavalry and was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife of 60 years, Lu SANDERS; one daughter, Barbara SANDERS; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Rosemary SANDERS all of Alma; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Maxine SANDERS of Ithaca; six sisters and one brother-in-law, Louise GRIFFETH of Alma, Mary and Ken COLE of Midland, Velma COOL of Alma, Beatrice BYERS of St. Louis, Lorraine ROWE and Viva THRUSH, both of Alma; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today at Alma Baptist Church, with Pastor Bill Stiles officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Gardens. Contributions in his memory are suggested to the American Cancer Society. The Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, is serving the family.

SANFORD, DEAN ANCIL - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 Greenville - Dean Ancil SANFORD, 63, of Dickerson Lake Road, Greenville, died Monday, Aug. 23, 1999, at Kelsey Memorial Hospital, Lakeview. He was born in White Cloud on March 26, 1936, the son of Ancil and Frances FOX SANFORD. He was employed for many years at R.J. Tower Co. in Greenville and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his three sons and a daughter-in-law, Jeff and Linda SANFORD of Lakeview, Jody SANFORD and David SANFORD, both of Greenville; four grandchildren, Jamie, Amanda, Kyle and Jeremy; and his former wife, Loretta. He was preceded in death by his father in January 1981 and his mother in January 1991. Funeral and committal services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Dan Maguire of Langston Church officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Langston. Visitation will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

SAUR, JOHN CHARLES - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, June 1, 1999 Greenville - John Charles SAUR, 52, Oakfield Township, died Monday, May 31, 1999, at Metropolitan Hospital. He was born in Ionia July 1, 1946, the son of Wilbur H. and Virginia K. LULKA SAUR. He was a graduate of Ionia High School and a summa cum laude graduate of Ferris State ollege. He was a certified public accountant, retiring in 1998, a farmer, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of St. Charles Catholic Church, Greenville. He was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret, in 1970; his brother, Christopher, in 1977; and his father, Wilbur, in 1979. Surviving are his mother, Virginia, of Oakfield Township; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas SAUR of Dearborn, Calvin and Wendy SAUR of West Bloomfield, Michael and Pat SAUR of Oakfield Township, Mark and Mary SAUR of Stanton; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Tom BAYER of Ada, Monica and Paul NAGATA of California, Theresa and David BRACE of Greenville; 18 nieces and nephews; and his aunt, Lorraine POPMA, of Grand Rapids. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Charles Catholic Church, Greenville, with the Rev. Fred Brucker as celebrant. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids. A rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Charles Catholic Church Building Fund.

SCHAIBLY, THELMA SOUTH - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, February 19, 1999 Chula Vista, Calif. - Thelma South SCHAIBLY, a longtime Michigan public school teacher, died in San Diego on Monday, Feb. 15, 1999. Mrs. SCHAIBLY taught in several central Michigan schools including Shepherd, Woodland and Edmore. She taught mathematics and art and directed the staging of themes for many carnivals and proms in Edmore. In her retirement, she was ative in several churches in the Edmore area, including Blanchard-Pine River, Millbrook and Edmore United Methodist churches, and the Edmore Church of God. After the death of her husband, Kennard B. SCHAIBLY in 1995, she lived with her daughter, Iva Dane BLOOD, in State College, Penn., and her son, John SCHAIBLY, in San Diego. In addition to her son and daughter, she leaves six grandchildren, including Wesley BLOOD of Toledo, Sherley BLOOD of San Pablo, Calif., Evan SCHAIBLY of Fort Collins, Colo., Janel BLOOD of Concord, Mass., Daryl BLOOD of Holland, and Marla BLOOD of State College. She also leaves two great-grandsons. A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the Blanchard-Pine River United Methodist Church, 7765 West Blanchard Road, Blanchard. Arrangements by the Humphrey Mortuary in Chula Vista.

SCHEID, EMILY A. - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, December 9, 1999 Belding - Emily A. SCHEID, 77, of Belding, passed away Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, at Home of Hope, Grand Rapids. She was born Feb. 1, 1922, in Belding, the daughter of William and Mary SEDLACEK SKOPEC. She was a graduate of Belding High School with the class of 1939. During her working years she worked in the accounting department of Clark Equipment Co. in Battle Creek and Osceola Refining Co. in Reed City. Later she was the office assistant for St. Joseph and St. Mary Parishes. Emily was a member and held offices in the Ave Maria Guild and Altar Soceity of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Belding. On Oct. 25, 1947, in Belding, she was married to Lawrence J. SCHEID. He preceded her in death Feb. 9, 1953. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, John SKOPEC, on April 10, 1977; and one brother-in-law, Joseph BRAKORA, on Nov. 11, 1998. She is survived by three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Helen BRAKORA of Big Rapids, Barbara and Fred PARKER of Battle Creek, Mary and Charles VAN VLEET of Fond du Lac, Wis.; and several nieces, nephews and many loving friends in Belding. Mass of Christian burial was 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Belding, with Father Troy A. Nevins officiating. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Rapids. Memorials may be made to the Second Century Fund at St. Joseph Church or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

SCHLIENTZ PRETZ, IRENE - Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, February 1, 1999 Belding - Irene SCHLIENTZ PRETZ, 83, Belding, passed away Sunday evening, Jan. 31, 1999, at Heartland Health Care Center, Ionia. She was born Nov. 21, 1915, in Greenville, to Claud and Daisy HARRISON HOOVER. She was a former bookkeeper for many years at the Belding Savings and Loan and was a member of the Belding Business and Professional Women's Association. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Carl SCHLIENTZ; her second husband, Christian PRETZ; and one son, Robert Carl SCHLIENTZ Jr. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Richard BRUFF of Belding; two sisters, Betty HANSEN of Maryland, Elanor L.A. HANSEN of Grenville; one brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Jo HOOVER of Florida; five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with Pastor Kendall Harger officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the I