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Catherine R. Smith,
94, of
Hartford died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004, at South Haven
Healthcare.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday at
Davidson Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, Coloma, where visitation
began one hour prior to the service. Burial followed in Fairview
Cemetery, Watervliet.
Mrs. Smith was born July 8, 1910, in Miami, FL, to Carl
and Catherine (O'Niel) Guttchen. She lived most of her life in that
area. She loved to go flying in her friend's airplane. They
were in a club called the "Grasshoppers" and flew somewhere twice a
month. She moved here in 1992 to live with her daughter.
Survivors include: her two daughters -- Lois Vanette
and JoAnn (Harry) Berg; one granddaughter, April Berg; and a
great-granddaughter, Angela, all of
Hartford.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband,
Hansel Smith.
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Mary Ann Shafer Munro,
died Dec. 11, 2004 in Henderson, Nevada. Born Sept. 7, 1927, in Hartford, Mich., she was
the sixth of seven children of Del and Ruth Shafer. They were the
prototype of a Midwest farm family.
In 1947, she married Nat Munro, an adventurous World
War II U.S. Army veteran, and left home heading west, where they
eventually arrived in Henderson in early 1948.
Mary Ann raised four children, and in addition, was the
accountant for Nat's construction contracting business. She later
worked in real estate and as a teaching assistant. She actively
supported the activities of Special Olympics and Opportunity
Village. She was proud of Henderson and Southern Nevada; the people,
desert, mountains and history. Her lifetime spanned from the roaring
20's through the Great Depression, through World War II, then the
birth and development of modern Henderson and Las Vegas, and into
the 21st Century. Hers was a wonderful life.
Mary Ann was vital and active right up until the final
few weeks of her life when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
During those final weeks, she was the definition of selflessness and
courage. She is missed in every possible way.
Mary Ann is survived by Nat, her husband of 57 years;
and her children, Steve, Alick, Marsha and Bruce. She had six
grandchildren, Lindsey, Mackenzie, Haley and Graham Munro, Cameron
and Gabriel Hulsey. Her surviving siblings are, Robert, Steve, Naomi
and Ellen.
On Wednesday, Dec. 15, at Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder
Highway, a visitation will be at 1 p.m., followed by a memorial
service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Opportunity Village or Special Olympics.
Note:
Mary Ann was a 1945 Hartford
High School graduate.
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Myrtle Smith Squires,
95, of Hartford passed from her life on earth to eternity in heaven
on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at Rose Arbor Hospice House, Kalamazoo.
Myrtle was born on May 17, 1909, in Chicago, the
daughter of James and Annetta (Chenery) MacLeod Sr., both of whom
precede her in passing. She moved to Hartford from Chicago as a
little girl. Myrtle was a life member and a Worthy Matron of the
Benevolence Chapter OES 256.
She attended the Hartford United Methodist Church and was the
organist and pianist for a number of years. She was co-owner of the
Art Smith Paint and Appliance Store for many years.
The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday,
Nov. 26, at the Hartford United Methodist Church, where an Eastern
Star service will be held at 7:30 p.m.. The service to honor her
memory will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at the church.
The Rev. Ronald Hansen will officiate. Burial will follow at Maple
Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Memorials may be made to Benevolence
Chapter 256, the church or to donors' choice.
Myrtle is survived by her children -- Myra (Gale)
Weberg of Hartford, Sandy (Gary) Curtiss of Mattawan and Richard
(Mary Jo) Smith of Lawrence; stepchildren -- Donald (Janet) Squires
and Mildred (Bruce) Bradley; grandchildren -- Steven Smith, Nancy
Baker, Mark Smith, Debra Kiser, Scott Weberg, Brian Weberg, Kevin
Weberg, Sharyl Freeman, Judi Kingsbury and Steve Curtiss; 17
great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Myrtle was preceded in death by
her first husband, William (Art) Smith in 1971; her second husband,
Mackey Squires in 1982; a brother, James MacLeod Jr.; two sisters,
Hazel Shymkus and Elizabeth (Bess) Barkell; and a stepson, James
Squires.
Note:
Click here to
view photo of Myrtle when she worked at the Hartford Telephone
Office in the early 1930s.
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Donna L. Hoover,
69, of Bangor passed away Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, at her home.
The family will meet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday
at the Bangor Chapel, D.L. Miller Funeral Home (www.dlmillerfuneralhome.com).
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Bangor, with Pastor John Kenyon officiating.
Interment will follow in North Shore Memory Gardens. The family
suggest memorials to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church or South
Haven Area Hospice.
Donna was born June 27, 1935, in Watervliet, the
daughter of Donald and Alice (Seibert) Rush. She had lived most of
her life in the Bangor-Hartford areas and was a member of Trinity
Evangelical Lutheran Church. Donna enjoyed doing crossword puzzles
and shopping for her grandchildren, which were the highlight of her
life; but first and foremost, she was always a lady.
Surviving are her husband, Murl, whom she married Jan.
19, 1957, in Hartford; three children -- Diana (Bruce) Bagnell of
Nashua, N.H., Gail (Randy) Gumpert of South Haven and Bruce (Ranee)
Hoover of Stevensville; eight grandchildren; her mother, Alice Rush
of Hartford; four sisters -- June Walker of South Bend, Ind., Jean
Walker of Hartford, Ruth Malling of Temecula, Calif., and Denise
Fuller of Hartford; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Mitchell; her
father, Donald Rush; and a sister, Karen Rush.
Note: Donna was
a 1953 graduate of Hartford High School.
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Robert S.
Heuser, of Lawrence died suddenly on Oct. 15, 2004, in Grand
Junction, Color., at the age of 70.
Robert was born on Jan. 25, 1934, to Eugene Jerome and Marjorie
Pauline (Rush) Heuser in Hartford. He married Georgia Ann Sousley on
Sept. 8, 1956.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife Georgia;
four children --Marjorie of Kalamazoo, Marcia (Gerold) Hoke of
Lawrence, Bruce of Lawrence and Melanie Henderson of Lawrence; five
grandchildren -- Meghan, Kristen and David Reed; Charles and Katlyn
Henderson. Robert is also survived by brothers --Wallace (Laura)
Heuser of Lawrence, Kenneth (Marqueda) Heuser of Kalamazoo, Earl
Heuser of Hesperia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert
was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie; his father, Eugene;
stepmother, Pauline; a sister, Joan; and a brother, David.
Robert graduated from Hartford High School
in 1951, and Michigan State University in 1956, with a horticulture
and wildlife management degree. He was active in the management of
the family farm, Hilltop Orchards and Nurseries Inc. in Hartford.
Robert was also active in the Boy Scouts of America as scout master
of troop 197 in Lawrence for 17 years and earned numerous leadership
awards. He also served as a school board member for the
Lawrence Public Schools. Robert was a member of the Rocky
Mountain Elk Foundation, past member of the Kalamazoo Model Railroad
Club, was a supporter of many youth organizations and a member of
the Hartford United Methodist Church. Robert recently received the
first Mentoring Champion Award from the Van Buren Mentoring
Roundtable for his contributions to youth in Van Buren County.
His passions included wildlife conservation, hunting, hiking and
woodworking. He also loved spending time with family and
friends.
The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday,
Oct. 21, at the Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford. A celebration of
Robert's life will be held at the Hartford United Methodist Church
at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, with the Rev. Ronald Hansen
officiating. Burial will be in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence immediately
following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made
to the American Diabetes Association; Lawrence Quick Response Team;
Boy Scouts of America (Troop of your choice) or the Rocky Mountain
Elk Foundation.
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Raymond
Theron Floate, 89, of
Hartford, passed from his life on earth to eternity in heaven on
Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004, at Community Hospital, Watervliet.
Raymond was born on Dec. 21, 1914, in Hartford, the son
of William and Leila (Shafer) Floate, both of whom precede him in
death. Raymond also was preceded in death by a sister, Freda Kime,
and a brother, Walter Floate. Raymond married his wife of 63 years,
Isabelle on July 11, 1941, and she survives along with a son,
William (Carole) Floate of Lake Bluff, Ill.; a daughter, Paula
(Zach) Holmes of Plymouth; a grandson, Zach G. Holmes of Colorado
Springs, Colo., and a granddaughter, Christine Holmes of Richmond,
Va.
Raymond was an agricultural teacher in both the Allegan
Public Schools and the Kaleva Public Schools and was the assistant
Allegan County agent for the MSU extension services. Raymond retired
from Michigan Fruit Canners in 1980 after 34 years of employment.
The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on
Sunday at the Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford. A service to honor his
memory will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at the Hartford United
Methodist Church, of which he was a member. The Rev. Ronald Hansen
will be officiating. Burial will follow the service at Maple Hill
Cemetery, Hartford. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
Hartford Public Library or Hartford United Methodist Church.
Note: Ray was a
HHS 1933 graduate.
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Frederick Mathew Cade,
83, of Hartford, passed from his life on Earth to eternity in heaven
with his Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004, at his
home.
Fred was born on June 16, 1921, in New York, the son of
the late John and Agnes (Fields) Cade, both of whom precede him in
passing.
Fred owned and operated the
Shell gas station when it was located on Red Arrow Highway in
Hartford for 20 years and then owned and operated the Sinclair/Arco
gas station for another 28 years. Fred was a loving husband,
father and grandfather, and a caring friend to many others.
He served his country during
World War II as a U.S. Marine.
As to Fred's wishes, cremation has taken place. A
memorial service to honor his memory will be held at 11 a.m. Monday
at the Hartford Federated Church. Pastor Timothy Nyhuis will
officiate. Private burial with military rites will be held at Fort
Custer National Cemetery in Augusta at a later date. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to the Hartford Federated Church.
Fred is survived by his wife, Frances, whom he married
on Oct. 28, 1943; son, David (Susan) Cade of Hartford; daughter,
Virginia Munro of Denver, Colo.; son, Michael (Janice) Cade of
Coloma, and son, Christopher (Lisa) Cade of Glenwood Springs, Colo.
Fred is also survived by six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a
brother, John (Sherrie) Cade of Trenton, N.J.; and several nieces,
nephews and friends. Besides his parents, Fred was preceded in
death by a brother, James Graves.
Note: Fred was
a 1940 graduate of Hartford High School.
Click here to view is military photo and profile. He was
instrumental in the creation of Hartford's first tennis court in the
1960s(?) down near the old dump in Hartford.
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James Thomas Kappler, aged 67, of Jackson,
passed away on September 16, 2004 at W.A. Foote Memorial
 Hospital. He was born
on September 7, 1937 in Manchester, MI to Alvin and Hazel (Eckler)
Kappler.
He was a 1959 graduate of the University of Michigan with a
Bachelor of Arts degree in education. Jim began his teaching career
at Grass Lake High School. After receiving his Master of Arts degree
in education from Eastern Michigan University, he became the high
school principal at Grass Lake. He then was
principal at Hartford High
School and Manchester High School. One of Jim's greatest joys
was helping a troubled or underachieving student to succeed.
Following a career in education, Jim began a second career as a
travel consultant at Martha Cox Travel
and for the past
15 years at Lee Bisbee Travel Service. Jim's clients appreciated his
attention to detail and I ability to paint a verbal picture of their
destinations. Jim's hobbies were reading and travel. He was an avid
fan of the Detroit Tigers and Michigan Wolverines.
He is survived by his sister, Barbara (John) Beck of
Marshfield, WI; three aunts and several cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m., Tuesday,
September 21, 2004 at Sherwood Funeral Home with the Reverend Gustav
H. Kuether officiating, per his wishes, cremation will follow.
Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the National Organization of
Rare Diseases designated to the Polycythemia research fund.
Note:
James was principal of
Hartford High School 1968-1977.
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Alice Meister Miller,
88, formerly of Hartford, passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 10,
2004.
She was born in Petoskey, Mich., on Jan. 18, 1916, to Justin and
Elizabeth (Steffel) Meister.
Mrs. Miller was a paralegal
secretary for Olds & MacKinder law firm. She had been a
member of the Southwest Michigan Legal Secretaries Association,
serving as president and secretary.
She supported her husband in
establishing the chapter of the Hartford Lions Club, of which she
was a member. She had been active in the Altar Society at
Immaculate Conception Church of Hartford.
They lived in
Kalamazoo and Portage for several years. She attended Western
Michigan University. They were volunteers at Bronson Hospital Senior
Center and Portage Senior Center. Mrs. Miller had lived with her
daughter, Joyce Carmichael at Shafer Lake, for the past three years.
She will be
dearly missed by all her children, Elizabeth (VonDean) Huddleston of
St. Joseph, Carole Mayer of Ann Arbor, Herschel (Betty) Miller of
Delton, Mich., and Joyce (Casey/Kenneth) Carmichael of Lawrence.
The
grandchildren she leaves are Michael Huddleston Sr. of Burnsville,
Minn., Barbara Jenkins of North Ridgeville, Ohio, Phillip Huddleston
of Reno, Nev., Bill Mayer and Robert Mayer, both of Ann Arbor,
William Miller III of Byron, Ga., Jerome Miller of Wyoming, Mich.,
Shane Empson of Saint Clair Shores, Mich., and Shannon Empson of
Oakland, Calif. She also leaves seven great-grandchildren; and a
brother, Edward (Kathryn) Meister of Mount Pleasant, Mich.
Mrs. Miller was
preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, William Herschel
Miller; her parents; grandson, Stephen Huddleston, and
granddaughter, Mary Miller; sisters, Mildred Brown, Ruth Lustig and
Edith Brown.
There will be no
visitation, as cremation has taken place. A memorial Mass will be
celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church in Hartford, Saturday,
Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. Friends are invited to visit with the family
and share lunch after the service, in the church hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
Hartford Lions Club Scholarship Fund or the Immaculate Conception
Church.
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Richard C.
Robbins -
The loving
family and many friends and acquaintances of Richard C. Robbins Jr.,
of Hartford,
Michigan,
were shocked and saddened to learn of his sudden passing on Sunday,
August 29, 2004, at Community Hospital, Watervliet.
Dick was born on August 14, 1940, to Richard C. and
Velma (Newnum) Robbins Sr., in Arlington Township, Michigan. He
graduated from Lawrence High School in 1958 and served
six years in the U.S. Navy,
both on active duty and in the reserves.
Dick married his devoted wife, Sharyn Michal (Keech) in
1961 and were subsequently the proud parents of Lisa (Tim) Morrow of
Sawyer, Michigan and Richard "Gary" Robbins of St. Joseph, Michigan.
In addition to his immediate family, Dick is survived
by his mother Velma Robbins of South Haven, Michigan and
step-mother, Danna Robbins of Hartford, Michigan. Dick will be
dearly missed by the light-of-his-life, granddaughter Jayme Woodward
of Sawyer, Michigan, a student at River Valley High School. Dick is
also survived by two brothers, Thomas (Gail) Robbins of Zionsville,
Indiana and Spence "Wally" (Anne) Robbins of Statesville, North
Carolina, two brother-in-laws Jim (Ruth) Keech of Keeler, Michigan
and Richard (Barbara) Keech of Berrien Springs, Michigan along with
several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. His father,
Richard Cecil Robbins Sr., preceded him in death in 2003.
Dick spent most of his working career in the
construction industry as both a driver and a master mechanic. He
helped to set up the agriculture/diesel department of the Van Buren
Vo-Tec Center and taught there for one year. Dick was
an active member of the
Hartford Fire Department for many years. He served the community of
Hartford as a councilman and was currently a member of the Hartford
Township Zoning Commission. Dick most recently retired and worked
part time at Kellogg Hardware in Hartford.
Dick's "farm" was his passion where he also
collected antique farming equipment. He loved the country life as it
afforded him many opportunities to feed and observe birds, deer and
local wildlife. Dick was always ready to lend a helping hand to his
many good friends and neighbors, putting to use his years of
experience to fix what had been broken, and improve what was
lacking.
The family will receive friends from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M.
on Wednesday September 1 at the Calvin Funeral Home Hartford. The
memorial service to honor Dick's memory will be held at 11 A.M. on
Thursday at the funeral home. Pastor Timothy Nyhuis of the Hartford
Federated Church will officiate. Private burial of his ashes will be
held later in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Those wishing to make a
memorial in Dick's name may do so with the organization of their
choice.
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Bobbie Edward Summerhill,
62, of Hartford passed suddenly from his life on earth to
eternity in heaven on Saturday, July 17, 2004 at Lakeland
hospital, St. Joseph. Bobby was born on Dec.
8, 1941, in Kennett, MO., the son of Walter and Vernon Jonell
(Goldsmith) Summerhill.
Bobbie was a 1960 graduate of Hartford High School. He
formerly was employed at the Watervliet Paper Mill for more than
27 years and then worked for over six years at the Bowater NuWay
Paper Company of Benton Harbor.
The family will
receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, at Calvin
Funeral Home, Hartford. A service to honor his memory will be
held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 23, at Hartford Federated Church.
Pastor Timothy Nyhuis of Hartford Federated Church and Pastor
Wayne Davis of His Place, Cathedral of the Faith of Hartford, will
officiate. As to his wishes, cremation will take place following
the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Berrien
Community Foundation/Oncology Care Patient Support Fund.
Bobbie is survived by
his wife, Claudia; a son,, Bobbie Summerhill of Hartford; son,
Anthony (Virginia) Summerhill of Holland, Mich.; son, Timothy
(Lisa) Summerhill of Hartford; son, Jeffrey Summerhill of
Hartford; daughter, Tammy (Jeff) Bond of St. Joseph; daughter,
Tina (Neal) Reid of Apopka, Fla.,; daughter, Lisa (Rodney) Harris
of Twin Lakes, and son, Walter Summerhill of Portage. He is also
survived by 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his
mother-in-law, Earlene Rea of Hillman; brother, Terry (Linda)
Summerhill of Hartford; sister, Marsha Summerhill of Omaha;
sister, Linda (Jim) Parkhurst of Del Ray, Calif.; brother, Randy
(Lois) Summerhill of Kalamazoo; twin brothers, Ron (Linda)
Summerhill of Phoenix and Don (Jennifer Summerhill of Omaha; and
sister, Annette (Rick) Huffman of Pullman.
Bobbie
was preceded in death by his father, Walter; and a sister,
Patricia.
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Kenneth
M. Allen Sr., 61, formerly of Hartford, who was living in
Winnie, Texas, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2004, following an
automobile accident in Michigan City, Ind.
The family and close friends gathered for a private
memorial at the home of David Allen, his brother. Those wishing to
share a memory online may do so at BigKautopro@CS.com .
Kenneth "Ken" was born June 26, 1942, the son of Marion
and Lena (Bouma) Allen. He
attended Hartford High School until enlistment into the Navy.
He was honorably discharged in 1962. Ken's passion was working on
cars as a mechanic and auto body repairman.
Kenneth will be remembered as a loving husband, father
and friend. His love of NASCAR, "DW" and "Dale" will be carried on
by his friends and family. His laugh will be truly missed.
Surviving are his wife, Carolyn of Winnie, Texas; his
brother, David Allen of Watervliet; two sons -- Kenneth Jr. (Jamie)
of Winnie and Timothy (Mandy) of Georgetown, Ala.; three daughters,
"the twins," Tammy Leger (David) and Michelle Hoyt (Butch), both of
Winnie, and "The Baby," Lena Bishop (Chris) of Georgetown; one
nephew, Micheal Allen of Hartford; 14 grandchildren; and one
great-grandson who was born the morning Ken passed; one great-niece;
and a close family friend, Lis Clement. He was preceded in
death by a sister, Susanne Kaye; his mother, Lena (Bouma) Allen; and
his father, Marion Allen Jr.
Note:
Click here to view Ken's military profile and photo on the History
of Hartford website.
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Jeffrey Jon Flemming,
47, of Hartford passed from his life on earth to eternity in heaven
on Saturday, May 29, 2004, at his home. Jeffrey was born on
July 27, 1956, in Kalamazoo, the son of George and Minnie (Warman)
Flemming.
Jeff was
a 1975 graduate of Hartford High School. After graduating he joined
the U.S. Navy. Jeff returned to Hartford after his service to
his country and worked for NCR of Kalamazoo. He was with the
security at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo where he received an award
for his 15 years of service.
Jeff worked for Hartford High School and was Junior Class and
Year Book Advisor and Technology Supervisor. Jeff also had his own
business, JR Electronics. He helped restore and worked at the
Hartford Race Track. Jeff was on the Medic 1 Board and a proud
member of the Hartford Fire
Department where he was acknowledged as the Fireman of the
Year in 2003.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m.
on Tuesday, June 1, at the Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford. A
service to honor his memory will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. on
Wednesday June 2, at the Hartford United Methodist Church. The Rev.
James Terry will officiate. Jeff will be escorted by the Hartford
Fire Department to his burial in Maple Hill Cemetery Hartford, where
military rites will be performed by VFW Post 1137; VFW Post 6803;
American Legion Post 362 and Auxiliary. In lieu of flowers memorials
may be made to the donor's choice.
Jeff is survived by his two sons -- Jeremy and Ryan
Flemming of Hartford; stepbrother, Wayne (Louise) Nelson of Gobles;
and aunts -- Mary Cottier and Joyce Rzoszut, both of Coloma.
Jeff was preceded in death by his parents; and his
stepfather, Norb Nelson
Note: Click
here to view Jeffrey's photo and military profile on the History of
Hartford website.
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Lloyd Jacob Urick, the son of Mary
Urick Barber and the late Lloyd Solomon Urick, was born in Paw
Paw, Mich., on
 April 19, 1955, and died at his home in Dexter on
Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at the age of 49.
Mr. Urick was a former resident of Michigan and
had resided in Dexter the last nine years. He was a welder and had
served in the U.S.
Marines.
On April 8, 1999, he was married to Melissa
Diane Futch Moore at Bloomfield.
Surviving are his wife, Melissa Urick of Dexter;
two daughters, Ashley and Tina Urick, both of Michigan; his
mother, Mary Barber of Hartford, Mich.; three sisters, Vicky Davis
and Diane Cowgill, both of Hartford, Mich., and Nancy Urick of
Watersmeet, Mich.
Visitation will be held after 9 a.m. Friday, May
21, 2004, at Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Services will be conducted at10 a.m., with full
military honors at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield on
Friday, May 21, 2004. Interment will follow in the Missouri Veterans
Cemetery in Bloomfield with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of
Dexter in charge of arrangements.
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Bill Rhinehart,
71, of Bitely, Mich., formerly of Hartford, passed away Monday, Feb.
23, 2004, at Countryside Nursing Center, South Haven.
Bill was born Nov. 9, 1932, in Hartford, the son of
Victor and Mary (Jones) Rhinehart. He retired from Watervliet Paper
Mill. Bill also served his
country for three years in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three
brothers, Jim, Bob and Jack; and a sister, Betty.
Survivors include: two daughters -- Susan (Alfred)
Button of Kismet, Kan., and Vickie (John) Loomis of Covert; son,
Scott Rhinehart of Guthrie, Okla.; six grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
As per Bill's wishes, no services will be held and
cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to the
charity of the donor's choice. Friends wishing to sign the register
online, leave a message for the
family or share a story about Bill may do so at
www.FilbrandtFFH.com.
The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Family
Funeral Home of South Haven.
Note:
Click here to view Bills
military photo and profile on the History of Hartford website at
www.hartfordmichigan.com.
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John Levi Wesaw Jr.,
72, of Hartford passed from his life on earth to eternity in heaven
on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at his home.
Junior was born on Sept. 23, 1931, in Silver Creek Township, the son
of John and Julia (Alexis) Wesaw, both of whom preceded him in
passing. He was a graduate of Hartford High School, where he helped
his basketball team reach the state semi-finals. He retired from the
Watervliet Paper Mill, in 1990, after 20 years of employment.
He was an elder in the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and he
served his country as an Army Corporal during the Korean Conflict.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on
Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford, where a
prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. with Deacon Arthur Morsaw
conducting the service. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church, Hartford, of which he was a member. Father German
Perez-Diaz will be the celebrant. Burial will be in Rush Lake Indian
Cemetery, Hartford, with military rites conducted by VFW Post 1137,
VFW Post 6803 and American Legion Post 362 and auxiliary. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
Junior is survived by his four daughters -- Norma
Wesaw-Sprague, Julia Johnson, Loretta Wesaw, all of Hartford, and
Rhonda (Phil) Hansen of Kentwood. Also surviving are grandchildren
-- Levi, Tara, Judd, Felicia, Joe, Jackson and Nicole;
great-grandchildren, Danny, Andrea and Pedro; brother, Samuel Wesaw
of Hartford; a very special cousin, Jackie Genereaux of Watervliet;
and a special aunt, Ella; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Junior was preceded in death by a son, Francis Jay Wesaw, on
Nov. 21, 1990.
Note:
John was a 1951 Hartford
High School graduate.
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"Randy" Lee Edmonds
of New Blain, Ark., formerly of Hartford, passed away' unexpectedly
in Somerville, Tenn., on Jan. 30, 2004.
Born Dec. 17,1955, in Watervliet to George and Jean (Stuckum)
Edmonds. Randy attended
Hartford Public Schools and had been employed as a truck
driver for the last 30 years for various companies.
Randy enjoyed calling his family to share his many
experiences along the road. He loved hunting and fishing and was
anxiously anticipating returning to Michigan to share these
activities with his beloved father, George.
God created Randy large in stature to encompass his
huge heart. His greatest pleasure was helping others and he freely
offered anything he possessed. To Randy, there were no strangers,
only friends he had not yet met. His smile and laughter will always
be remembered.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service to
celebrate Randy' life will be scheduled at a later date.
Randy is survived by his father, George Edmonds;
sister, Cathy (Pedro) Ontiveros; stepbrother, David (Norma) Bulat;
and step sister, Linda (Mark) OIds, all of Hartford; a stepsister,
Sheryl (Steve) Ferguson of Lawton; and numerous nieces and nephews;
and a large group of friends that were family in Randy's heart.
Randy was preceded in death by his mother, Jean; stepmother Betty;
one sister and four brothers.
Randy's passing leaves a huge void in our lives that no
one will ever fill, but his life has left us with memories that will
always make us smile. Surely he is again on a Harley, seeking new
friends.
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