Debra Lynn Fusina
of Stockbridge, Michigan
Age 51, passed away at her home Wednesday October 29, 2008. She was born September 15, 1957 in Ypsilanti, the daughter of Glenn and Dolores (Powers) Horn. Deb worked and managed the Gregory Country Pub for 22 years, and if she meet you once, she always remembered who you were. Surviving are her husband, Richard H. Fusina, her three children, Christine (Chris) Walker of Stockbridge, David Swope of Stockbridge, and Leo Swope of Lansing. Also surviving are one brother, Steve (Gail) Horn of Stockbridge and two sisters, Lisa Fraze of Charlestown, IN and Dee Dee Asbury of Grundy VA. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge with Rev. Robert Freysinger officiating. Expressions of sympathy can be made to St. Joseph Livingston County Hospice. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Mary June Poirier
of Chelsea, Michigan
Age 88, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Towsley Village in Chelsea. She was born on November 7, 1919 in Detroit, the daughter of Roy and Claire (Leslie) O’Brien. In 1942 she married Ralph A. Poirier, who preceded her in death in 1957. She is survived by her children, Alex (Kelly) Poirier of Roatan, Honduras, Claudia (Mark) Carpenter of Pinckney, Kathy (William) Maledon of Phoenix, AZ, Claire Poirier of Scottsdale, AZ, and Gregory (Susan) Poirier of Pinckney. She is also survived by her sister, Gloria (Eugene) Chamberlin of St. Clair Shores, her brother, Roy (Beverly) O’Brien Jr. of Clinton Twp., and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 14200 Old US-12, Chelsea, with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Towsley Village. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
of Chelsea, Michigan
Age 88, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Towsley Village in Chelsea. She was born on November 7, 1919 in Detroit, the daughter of Roy and Claire (Leslie) O’Brien. In 1942 she married Ralph A. Poirier, who preceded her in death in 1957. She is survived by her children, Alex (Kelly) Poirier of Roatan, Honduras, Claudia (Mark) Carpenter of Pinckney, Kathy (William) Maledon of Phoenix, AZ, Claire Poirier of Scottsdale, AZ, and Gregory (Susan) Poirier of Pinckney. She is also survived by her sister, Gloria (Eugene) Chamberlin of St. Clair Shores, her brother, Roy (Beverly) O’Brien Jr. of Clinton Twp., and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 14200 Old US-12, Chelsea, with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Towsley Village. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
Joseph LeRoy Anderson
Of Dexter, MI
Age 65, passed away at home on October 28, 2008 after a courageous, four-year battle with multiple myeloma. Joe was born May 8, 1943, to Joseph and Clara (Coopersmith) Anderson in Detroit. He graduated in 1961 from Sacred Heart High School in Roseville and in 1962 from Weaver Airline School in Kansas City. He worked for Eastern Airlines in Baltimore and Willow Run before crossing over to the construction trade. He was a long-time drywall contractor (Associated Drywall) in the greater Ann Arbor area. On May 10, 1968, he was united in marriage to Annette Henk in Mount Clemens. They have two daughters, Brenda (Dave) Sizer of Mount Lake Terrace, WA, and Carol (Jerry) Reinhardt of Bellvue, CO. Joe led an elegantly simple life and was well known for his even temperament, great sense of humor, and passion for billiards. He played pool for local leagues, was a member of the Moose Lodge, and competed in several BCA tournaments. He also enjoyed fishing, bowling, and was a sports fan of all Detroit and University of Michigan teams. In addition to his wife and daughters, Joe is survived by his sister Beverly (Patrick) Stone, his brother Thomas (Patricia) Anderson, and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his best friend Orval Forbes and many life-long friends. Joe was loved and respected by all who knew him, and he will be deeply missed. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph, Clara, and Mary Louise (Buchheister) Anderson, and a brother Lawrence. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., with a scripture service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the St. Joseph Catholic Village Church, 3430 Dover St., Dexter; visitation will also take place on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of Mass. In lieu of flowers, please send expressions of sympathy in Joe’s name to U of M Cancer Center, Hospice of Michigan, or St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Of Dexter, MI
Age 65, passed away at home on October 28, 2008 after a courageous, four-year battle with multiple myeloma. Joe was born May 8, 1943, to Joseph and Clara (Coopersmith) Anderson in Detroit. He graduated in 1961 from Sacred Heart High School in Roseville and in 1962 from Weaver Airline School in Kansas City. He worked for Eastern Airlines in Baltimore and Willow Run before crossing over to the construction trade. He was a long-time drywall contractor (Associated Drywall) in the greater Ann Arbor area. On May 10, 1968, he was united in marriage to Annette Henk in Mount Clemens. They have two daughters, Brenda (Dave) Sizer of Mount Lake Terrace, WA, and Carol (Jerry) Reinhardt of Bellvue, CO. Joe led an elegantly simple life and was well known for his even temperament, great sense of humor, and passion for billiards. He played pool for local leagues, was a member of the Moose Lodge, and competed in several BCA tournaments. He also enjoyed fishing, bowling, and was a sports fan of all Detroit and University of Michigan teams. In addition to his wife and daughters, Joe is survived by his sister Beverly (Patrick) Stone, his brother Thomas (Patricia) Anderson, and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his best friend Orval Forbes and many life-long friends. Joe was loved and respected by all who knew him, and he will be deeply missed. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph, Clara, and Mary Louise (Buchheister) Anderson, and a brother Lawrence. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., with a scripture service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the St. Joseph Catholic Village Church, 3430 Dover St., Dexter; visitation will also take place on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of Mass. In lieu of flowers, please send expressions of sympathy in Joe’s name to U of M Cancer Center, Hospice of Michigan, or St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Dollberta Parsons
Of Chelsea, MI
Age 80 passed away on October 27, 2008 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born the daughter of Greene and Elizabeth (Risner) Cole on August 11, 1928 in Salyersville, Kentucky. On February 7, 1953 she married Alton L. Parsons and he preceded her in death in 1975. Dollberta ’Oma’ loved to can, work in her flower beds, and enjoyed music and dancing. Most of all she loved to be with her family especially her grandchildren. Surviving are her children, Doug (Debbie) Parsons of Arlington, TX, Karen (Paul) Lehman of Chelsea, and Sharon (Erin) Parsons of Grass Lake, four grandchildren Brandon (Annie) Miller, Sarah Parsons, Stacy Miller, and Matthew (Marla) Parsons, three great grandchildren Makayla, Brodey and Conner, as well as her sisters Anna (Bill) Aaron of Clinton and Wavalene Cole of Chelsea. A graveside service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Chaplain Tim Brokaw officiating. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Arbor Hospice foundation or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Of Chelsea, MI
Age 80 passed away on October 27, 2008 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born the daughter of Greene and Elizabeth (Risner) Cole on August 11, 1928 in Salyersville, Kentucky. On February 7, 1953 she married Alton L. Parsons and he preceded her in death in 1975. Dollberta ’Oma’ loved to can, work in her flower beds, and enjoyed music and dancing. Most of all she loved to be with her family especially her grandchildren. Surviving are her children, Doug (Debbie) Parsons of Arlington, TX, Karen (Paul) Lehman of Chelsea, and Sharon (Erin) Parsons of Grass Lake, four grandchildren Brandon (Annie) Miller, Sarah Parsons, Stacy Miller, and Matthew (Marla) Parsons, three great grandchildren Makayla, Brodey and Conner, as well as her sisters Anna (Bill) Aaron of Clinton and Wavalene Cole of Chelsea. A graveside service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Chaplain Tim Brokaw officiating. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Arbor Hospice foundation or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Thomas J. Reynolds
of Stockbridge, Michigan
Passed away peacefully Friday, October 24, 2008 after a hard fought and courageous battle with cancer. For three and a half years Tom was a patient of Dr. Francis Worden at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor. Dr. Worden treated Tom with dignity and respect. Together they shared a special bond between Dr. and patient and an awesome sense of humor. Tom was born in Stockbridge on February 21, 1944, the son of Donald D. and Bess A. (Cosgray). Tom was a 1964 graduate of Stockbridge High School. He was employed at Diecast Corporation of Jackson for 27 years and retired in September of 1994. Tom enjoyed photography, music, and was proud to have been sober since August 10, 1978. He is survived by two brothers, William R. (Patricia) and Robert L., and one sister, Dianne (Terry) Outwater, all of Stockbridge. Tom had a large circle of wonderful friends including Steve, Mark, and Karen, whose friendship and love were special. He also enjoyed a special relationship with Audrey Martini. They looked forward to spending their time together. A special thank you to the staff of Allegiance Hospice and Home Health of Jackson, MI. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge with Rev. Carl Benes officiating. Private burial will take place at Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy may be made to S.A.E.S.A. or Allegiance Hospice. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday.
of Stockbridge, Michigan
Passed away peacefully Friday, October 24, 2008 after a hard fought and courageous battle with cancer. For three and a half years Tom was a patient of Dr. Francis Worden at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor. Dr. Worden treated Tom with dignity and respect. Together they shared a special bond between Dr. and patient and an awesome sense of humor. Tom was born in Stockbridge on February 21, 1944, the son of Donald D. and Bess A. (Cosgray). Tom was a 1964 graduate of Stockbridge High School. He was employed at Diecast Corporation of Jackson for 27 years and retired in September of 1994. Tom enjoyed photography, music, and was proud to have been sober since August 10, 1978. He is survived by two brothers, William R. (Patricia) and Robert L., and one sister, Dianne (Terry) Outwater, all of Stockbridge. Tom had a large circle of wonderful friends including Steve, Mark, and Karen, whose friendship and love were special. He also enjoyed a special relationship with Audrey Martini. They looked forward to spending their time together. A special thank you to the staff of Allegiance Hospice and Home Health of Jackson, MI. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge with Rev. Carl Benes officiating. Private burial will take place at Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy may be made to S.A.E.S.A. or Allegiance Hospice. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday.
Mark A. Vreeland
Of Chelsea, MI
Age 45, passed away October 11, 2008 at his home. He was born the son of Thomas Allen and Pamela Lee (Underwood) Vreeland on April 4, 1963 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. On January 15, 2005 he married Connie Louise Turnblad and she survives. Mark was an avid bow hunter and enjoyed spending time in the outdoors with family and friends. He was a deacon in his church, directed the Teen Club in the southern Michigan region, for the United Church of God, and also worked youth camps for his church. Most of all he was a loving son, brother, husband, father and uncle that will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his son Mark Andrew Vreeland II and his daughter Rachel Laurie' Vreeland. Also surviving are his sisters Kristin Dishaw of Ypsilanti, and her children Anna, John, Michael, Rebecca, and Pamela Dishaw of Ypsilanti; sister Sarah (Mike) Hauck and their children Joshua, Katie and David Hauck of Illinois and Uncle Scott (Rose) Underwood of Dansville, Michigan. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 26 at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. with Pastors Randy D'Alessandro and Melven Rhodes officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the UCG Teen Club at the United Church of God, PO Box 1326, Ann Arbor, MI 48106.
Of Chelsea, MI
Age 45, passed away October 11, 2008 at his home. He was born the son of Thomas Allen and Pamela Lee (Underwood) Vreeland on April 4, 1963 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. On January 15, 2005 he married Connie Louise Turnblad and she survives. Mark was an avid bow hunter and enjoyed spending time in the outdoors with family and friends. He was a deacon in his church, directed the Teen Club in the southern Michigan region, for the United Church of God, and also worked youth camps for his church. Most of all he was a loving son, brother, husband, father and uncle that will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his son Mark Andrew Vreeland II and his daughter Rachel Laurie' Vreeland. Also surviving are his sisters Kristin Dishaw of Ypsilanti, and her children Anna, John, Michael, Rebecca, and Pamela Dishaw of Ypsilanti; sister Sarah (Mike) Hauck and their children Joshua, Katie and David Hauck of Illinois and Uncle Scott (Rose) Underwood of Dansville, Michigan. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 26 at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. with Pastors Randy D'Alessandro and Melven Rhodes officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the UCG Teen Club at the United Church of God, PO Box 1326, Ann Arbor, MI 48106.
Alice L. Bergman
Of Chelsea, MI
Age 90, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008 at her daughter's home. She was born on June 27, 1918 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of T.B. and Nellie (Price) Quigley. Alice had lived in the area for the past 60 years coming from Ann Arbor. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and sewing. On December 5, 1936 in Ann Arbor, she married Howard Lee Bergman, and he preceded her in death in 1991. Surviving are four children, Janet Buku, of Chelsea, Beverly Holly, of Chelsea, Steven (Kristine) Bergman, of Chelsea, and Debra (Paul) Walter, of Whitmore Lake; one brother, Leonard (Jan) Quigley, and one sister, Kathleen Egeler, all of Chelsea, also nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, John Bergman, her daughter, Patricia Bergman, and her brothers and sisters, Margaret Hatt, William Quigley, Ted Quigley, Charlie Quigley, Jean Alber, Tom Quigley, Dorothy Quigley, Alfred Quigley, and Robert Quigley. Funeral services will be Friday, October 17, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. from Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Freysinger officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery, Ann Arbor. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Chelsea Meals on Wheels or Arbor Hospice. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 6-8 P.M. and Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M.
Of Chelsea, MI
Age 90, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008 at her daughter's home. She was born on June 27, 1918 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of T.B. and Nellie (Price) Quigley. Alice had lived in the area for the past 60 years coming from Ann Arbor. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and sewing. On December 5, 1936 in Ann Arbor, she married Howard Lee Bergman, and he preceded her in death in 1991. Surviving are four children, Janet Buku, of Chelsea, Beverly Holly, of Chelsea, Steven (Kristine) Bergman, of Chelsea, and Debra (Paul) Walter, of Whitmore Lake; one brother, Leonard (Jan) Quigley, and one sister, Kathleen Egeler, all of Chelsea, also nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, John Bergman, her daughter, Patricia Bergman, and her brothers and sisters, Margaret Hatt, William Quigley, Ted Quigley, Charlie Quigley, Jean Alber, Tom Quigley, Dorothy Quigley, Alfred Quigley, and Robert Quigley. Funeral services will be Friday, October 17, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. from Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Freysinger officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery, Ann Arbor. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Chelsea Meals on Wheels or Arbor Hospice. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 6-8 P.M. and Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M.
Kenneth Hicks
of Dansville, MI
Age 79, departed this life October 9, 2008. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed bluegrass music and sharing his life experiences with his cherished family and friends. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Simpson Industries in Jackson, MI. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents William and Elsie (Hale) Hicks, his beloved wife of 57 years Nella (Greene) Hicks, sister Grace, Brothers Jackie, Jessie, Estill, Buck and Clark, and his beloved grandson James R. Schmidt. Kenneth leaves to treasure his memory, his children, Kenneth (Ginger) Hicks, Clata (Ken) Raines, Ruth (Richard) Schmidt, Mary (David) Flannery, Ronald (Amy) Hicks and Donald (Heather) Hicks, grandchildren, Jesse and Ron Schmidt, Matthew and Austin Raines, Jacob and Caleb Flannery, Allison, Kjendal and Logan Hicks, Trevor, Evan and Olivia Hicks, and Ethan, Gabriel and Chloe Hicks, eight great-grandchildren, two brothers and a very special cousin Randolph Hicks. As requested, cremation has taken place. A memorial service is planned for October 18, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, MI. Family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. before service. Contributions in Kenneth’s memory may be made to Heartland Hospice.
of Dansville, MI
Age 79, departed this life October 9, 2008. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed bluegrass music and sharing his life experiences with his cherished family and friends. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Simpson Industries in Jackson, MI. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents William and Elsie (Hale) Hicks, his beloved wife of 57 years Nella (Greene) Hicks, sister Grace, Brothers Jackie, Jessie, Estill, Buck and Clark, and his beloved grandson James R. Schmidt. Kenneth leaves to treasure his memory, his children, Kenneth (Ginger) Hicks, Clata (Ken) Raines, Ruth (Richard) Schmidt, Mary (David) Flannery, Ronald (Amy) Hicks and Donald (Heather) Hicks, grandchildren, Jesse and Ron Schmidt, Matthew and Austin Raines, Jacob and Caleb Flannery, Allison, Kjendal and Logan Hicks, Trevor, Evan and Olivia Hicks, and Ethan, Gabriel and Chloe Hicks, eight great-grandchildren, two brothers and a very special cousin Randolph Hicks. As requested, cremation has taken place. A memorial service is planned for October 18, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, MI. Family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. before service. Contributions in Kenneth’s memory may be made to Heartland Hospice.
Margaret A. Cranna
Of Jackson, MI
Formerly of Stockbridge
Age 70 Passed away at the Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson on October 10, 2008. She was born the daughter of Howard and Sarah (Wright) Feldpausch in Stockbridge, MI on March 4, 1938. On December 29, 1956 she married Raymond C. Cranna in Unadilla and he survives. Margaret loved working with yarn and her hands, knitting, crocheting, and sewing. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles and bird watching. Most of all she was a loving sister, wife and mother. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter Rheann of Jackson, brother Louis Feldpausch of Jackson, sisters Doris (Jack) Richmond of Gregory, Lois McGauley of Jackson, Mary Feldpausch of Jackson, and Donna Feldpausch of East Lansing as well as one aunt Rhea Feldpausch of Clarkston, Raymond’s brothers and sisters along with several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother William Feldpausch. Funeral services will at the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home on Monday, October 13, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev Robert J. Freysinger officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Of Jackson, MI
Formerly of Stockbridge
Age 70 Passed away at the Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson on October 10, 2008. She was born the daughter of Howard and Sarah (Wright) Feldpausch in Stockbridge, MI on March 4, 1938. On December 29, 1956 she married Raymond C. Cranna in Unadilla and he survives. Margaret loved working with yarn and her hands, knitting, crocheting, and sewing. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles and bird watching. Most of all she was a loving sister, wife and mother. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter Rheann of Jackson, brother Louis Feldpausch of Jackson, sisters Doris (Jack) Richmond of Gregory, Lois McGauley of Jackson, Mary Feldpausch of Jackson, and Donna Feldpausch of East Lansing as well as one aunt Rhea Feldpausch of Clarkston, Raymond’s brothers and sisters along with several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother William Feldpausch. Funeral services will at the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home on Monday, October 13, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev Robert J. Freysinger officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Joyce A. Novak
Of Jackson, Mi.
Age 79, passed away Monday October 6, 2008 at Arbor Manor Nursing Home in Spring Arbor, Michigan. She was born on September 9, 1929 in Dearborn, Michigan the daughter of Everett and Evelyn (Stroud) Bruce. Mrs. Novak was the head administrator at the Stockbridge Country Manor for 27 years. She liked to travel, garden, cook and loved her two cats, Carly and Tugger. Surviving are three children, Brian (Melinda) Novak of Westland, Barry (Margaret) Novak of Munith and Beth Novak of Jackson. One brother Tom (Glenda) Bruce of Dearborn, and one sister in law, Marilyn Bruce of Waterford. Two grandchildren Joseph (Kristin) Novak and Paul Novak. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother Everett Bruce Jr. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge with Pastor Joel D. Lindman Officiating. Burial will follow at Munith Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M.
Of Jackson, Mi.
Age 79, passed away Monday October 6, 2008 at Arbor Manor Nursing Home in Spring Arbor, Michigan. She was born on September 9, 1929 in Dearborn, Michigan the daughter of Everett and Evelyn (Stroud) Bruce. Mrs. Novak was the head administrator at the Stockbridge Country Manor for 27 years. She liked to travel, garden, cook and loved her two cats, Carly and Tugger. Surviving are three children, Brian (Melinda) Novak of Westland, Barry (Margaret) Novak of Munith and Beth Novak of Jackson. One brother Tom (Glenda) Bruce of Dearborn, and one sister in law, Marilyn Bruce of Waterford. Two grandchildren Joseph (Kristin) Novak and Paul Novak. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother Everett Bruce Jr. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge with Pastor Joel D. Lindman Officiating. Burial will follow at Munith Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M.
Joel C. Cleary-Lusk
Of Webberville,
Formerly Of Dexter, Michigan
Age 29, died Wednesday October 1, 2008. He was born on
May 13, 1979 in Dearborn, Michigan. Joel was working for Ace Plumbing Company in Belleville for several years. He graduated from Dexter High School and then enrolled in William Ford Tech School in Heating and Cooling. His greatest love was his family and friends. His hobbies followed, and they included motorcycle racing, bull-riding, fishing, and camping. He touched many lives and will never be forgotten. On June 20, 2003, he married Marcie Sue Bogardus in Dexter, and she survives. Also surviving are his four children, Colton Harris, age 10, Kendra Bogardus, age 7, K’anna Lusk, age 4, and Kayla Lusk, age 2; his parents, Michael and Katherine (Carron) Lusk; his father, Michael Cleary, of Gibraltar, two brothers, Michael Cleary, of Ann Arbor, and Brandon (Lindsay) Lusk of Lakeland; three sisters, Rebecca Cleary and Rachel Cleary both of Gibraltar, and Angela Lusk of Chelsea; paternal grandparents, Mary Ellen Cleary, James Lusk, and John (Myra) Utykanski; mother-in-law and father-in-law, James (Janice) Bogardus, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Mark (Tammy) Bogardus, and Matt (Molly) Bogardus; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Robert (Kathleen) Carron, and paternal grandparents, Patrick Cleary, and Shirley Lusk. Funeral mass will be Monday October 6, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. from the Old St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3430 Dover St., Dexter, with Rev. Fr. Brendan Walsh presiding. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Dexter. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Joel Lusk Children’s Educational Fund. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 N. Main Street, Chelsea, on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. also Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with a Scripture Services at 7:00 p.m.; also at the church on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Of Webberville,
Formerly Of Dexter, Michigan
Age 29, died Wednesday October 1, 2008. He was born on
May 13, 1979 in Dearborn, Michigan. Joel was working for Ace Plumbing Company in Belleville for several years. He graduated from Dexter High School and then enrolled in William Ford Tech School in Heating and Cooling. His greatest love was his family and friends. His hobbies followed, and they included motorcycle racing, bull-riding, fishing, and camping. He touched many lives and will never be forgotten. On June 20, 2003, he married Marcie Sue Bogardus in Dexter, and she survives. Also surviving are his four children, Colton Harris, age 10, Kendra Bogardus, age 7, K’anna Lusk, age 4, and Kayla Lusk, age 2; his parents, Michael and Katherine (Carron) Lusk; his father, Michael Cleary, of Gibraltar, two brothers, Michael Cleary, of Ann Arbor, and Brandon (Lindsay) Lusk of Lakeland; three sisters, Rebecca Cleary and Rachel Cleary both of Gibraltar, and Angela Lusk of Chelsea; paternal grandparents, Mary Ellen Cleary, James Lusk, and John (Myra) Utykanski; mother-in-law and father-in-law, James (Janice) Bogardus, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Mark (Tammy) Bogardus, and Matt (Molly) Bogardus; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Robert (Kathleen) Carron, and paternal grandparents, Patrick Cleary, and Shirley Lusk. Funeral mass will be Monday October 6, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. from the Old St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3430 Dover St., Dexter, with Rev. Fr. Brendan Walsh presiding. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Dexter. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Joel Lusk Children’s Educational Fund. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 N. Main Street, Chelsea, on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. also Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with a Scripture Services at 7:00 p.m.; also at the church on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Paul E. Decker
Of Munith, MI.
Age 85, died September 29, 2008 at Allegiance Hospital In Jackson, Mi. He was born on July 3, 1923 in Union City Tenn., the son of Mathew C. and Esser (Wyatt) Decker. On may 17, 1941 he married Glendolyn Grady who preceded him in death on August 16, 1996. Mr. Decker had lived in the Munith area since 1965, coming from Plymouth Michigan. He was a Army
Veteran of World War II, and a job setter (Machine repairman) at General Motors for 30 years. Surviving are one son, Paul D. Decker of Colorado, one daughter Barbara J. Riley of Pleasant Lake, , one sister Shirley Walton of California, and seven grandchildren, Aaron, April, Danny, Kyle, Decker: Donnie, Kenneth, David Brown; eight grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday October 4, 2008 at 1;00 P.M. from Jeruel Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Castle officiating. Burial will follow at Munith Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Jeruel Baptist Church or American Diabetes Assoc. The family will receive friends at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. The Decker Family extends a special Thanks to Great Lakes Homecare.
Of Munith, MI.
Age 85, died September 29, 2008 at Allegiance Hospital In Jackson, Mi. He was born on July 3, 1923 in Union City Tenn., the son of Mathew C. and Esser (Wyatt) Decker. On may 17, 1941 he married Glendolyn Grady who preceded him in death on August 16, 1996. Mr. Decker had lived in the Munith area since 1965, coming from Plymouth Michigan. He was a Army
Veteran of World War II, and a job setter (Machine repairman) at General Motors for 30 years. Surviving are one son, Paul D. Decker of Colorado, one daughter Barbara J. Riley of Pleasant Lake, , one sister Shirley Walton of California, and seven grandchildren, Aaron, April, Danny, Kyle, Decker: Donnie, Kenneth, David Brown; eight grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday October 4, 2008 at 1;00 P.M. from Jeruel Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Castle officiating. Burial will follow at Munith Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Jeruel Baptist Church or American Diabetes Assoc. The family will receive friends at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. The Decker Family extends a special Thanks to Great Lakes Homecare.