Lyle D. Markle

Lyle D. Markle of Henrietta Twp., age 81, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at his home. He was born on June 14, 1929 in West Branch, MI, the son of Leslie and Margaret (Hartwick) Markle. Lyle had lived in the area since 1969 and owned Markle’s Market in Munith, Markle’s Garage, and Lyle Markle’s Inc. (a paper warehousing/storing business) in Munith. He also hauled onions for Dixon Farms. On July 13, 1970 he married Shirley A. Riddell, and she survives. Also surviving are five children, Delton (Sue) Markle of N.C., John (Janice) Mulberry of Lexington, KY, Diana (Perry) Rickman of Rives Junction, Alan (Rhonda) Holbrook and Steve (Colleen) Holbrook, all of Grass Lake; 11 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge with Rev. Robert Castle officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Henrietta Twp. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Cascades Humane Society, Jackson. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

David L. Lincoln

David L. Lincoln of Munith, MI, age 63, died Saturday, June 26, 2010. He was born on December 10, 1946 in Detroit MI, the son of James H. and Mary (Kimmerling) Lincoln. David had lived in the area since 1972 and was retired as a school teacher and was an avid outdoorsman. He was married to Barbara Elizabeth Anderson and is survived by her and his parents of Harbor Beach, MI; two sisters, Janet (David) Stoller Lincoln of Prescott, AZ and Linda (Randy) Olson Lincoln of Arvada, CO; and brother, Edward. Dave is also survived by his father-in-law, Ellsworth "Andy" Anderson of Albion, MI and brother-in-law, James (Diana) Anderson of St. Joseph, MI. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Dr., Reston, VA 20190-5362. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Richard L. Middlebrook

Richard Lee Middlebrook of Munith, MI, age 84, passed away Friday, June 25, 2010 at his home. He was born on February 15, 1926 in Jackson, MI, the son of Ralph and Martha (Powell) Middlebrook. Richard had lived in the area most of his life and enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and welding. On January 31, 1967 he retired from the United States Army after 20-plus years of service. On June 4, 1956 he married Patricia L. Ewing and she survives. Also surviving are four children, Donna (David) Ross of Belleville, Gay (Ezequiel Sr.) Flores of Vandercook, Gale (Rainer) Borchert of Munith, and Dean (Corrine) Middlebrook of Mason; one brother, Clifford (Shirley) Middlebrook of California and one sister, Sally (Andy) Andrews of Jackson; ten grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Max Bishop; one sister, Colleen Thorton; and one brother, Ralph W. Middlebrook. Funeral service will be Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge with Pastor Robert G. Finkbeiner officiating. Burial will take place on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. from Woodland Cemetery, Jackson. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Arbor Hospice. The family will receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and also Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Ella M. Quigley

Ella Marie Quigley of Chelsea, MI, age 93, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born on September 11, 1916, the daughter of Marion H. and Berthenia May Barrick. Ella had lived in the area since the 1930’s. She loved animals and playing the piano. Surviving are two children, Michael Quigley of Chelsea and Sandra (Jesse) Prater of Florida; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one sister-in-law, Ann Barrick of Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore L. Quigley; an infant daughter, Carol Ann Quigley in 1944; her siblings, Marcus Barrick, Gwendolyn Johnson, and Mary Lou Deer; and one grandson, Randy Guinan. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home with Deacon Richard Shaneyfelt officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Sylvan Township. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chelsea Retirement Community.

Mason R. Cutler

Mason Reid Cutler of Gregory, MI, age 16, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010. He was born October 17, 1993 in Ann Arbor. Mason completed his Junior year at Stockbridge High School and was involved in Cross Country, Golf, Wrestling, and Basketball. He was named Second Team All Conference 2009 in Cross Country. He was an excellent swimmer, loved camping and fishing up north at the family cabin in Grayling, and collecting fossils and rocks. More than anything he had a wide circle of friends and saw the best in everybody. He also loved his two dogs, Rhudy and Nutty. Surviving are his parents, Bryant Cutler of Gregory and Penny (Paul) Howard of Waterford; his siblings, Calie D. Cutler and Daniel M. Cutler; maternal grandparents, Dan and Elaine Den Houter of Whitmore Lake; and paternal grandparents, Sharon Cutler of Pinckney and Daryl (Shirley) Cutler of Lansing. He is also survived by his aunts, Kimberlee Cutler (and uncle Jack Russell) of Brighton, Anna (Ronald) Grant of Dundee and Mary (Michael) Pondell of Grand Rapids; and numerous great-aunts, great-uncles, friends, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 25, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Stockbridge with Rev. Brian Johnson and Rev. Heidi DeMott Shanes co-officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, Stockbridge. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mason Reid Cutler Boys Cross Country Scholarship Fund at Stockbridge High School. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.

Ruth A. Freitag

Freitag, (Chanel) Ruth Agnes of Diamondale (formerly of Okemos). Born February 11, 1914 to Robert and Bertha Harton, Ruth A. Freitag mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on June 19, 2010. She was a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School. She was a member of the Christian Science Church in Boston, MA and a charter member of the Second Church of Christ Scientist in Lansing. While living in Okemos, she was an active member of the Okemos Garden Club, Friends of the Library, and Brook Hollow Country Club in Williamston, MI. Her parents, husband, Otto (Bob) Freitag and first husband, D. Kenneth Chanel, preceded her in death. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Kathy Chanel of DeWitt; two granddaughters, Sheri (Matt) Jordan of Las Vegas, NV and Pam (Darrell) Hoeve of Lansing; step-daughter, Linda Scott; two great-grandsons, Chris (Marina) Jordan; Matt Jordan; great-granddaughter, Lyndsey Chanel; great, great-grandson, Chris; sister-in-law, Earlene Chanel of Essexville, MI; nieces, Beth and Jill; and nephew, Rick. There will be a private family service later. The family would like to thank Grace Hospice, The Marquette staff, the Evergreen Health Services staff, and the Burcham Hills staff for the care they provided to Ruth. Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home of Chelsea is serving the family. Contributions may be made to Grace Hospice of Lansing, 2205 Jolly Road, Suite C, Okemos, MI 48864.

Robert H. McClinchey

Robert H. McClinchey of Munith, MI, age 78, passed away in Jackson, Michigan on June 18, 2010. He was born the son of Roy and Mildred (Cook) McClinchey on January 14, 1932. On December 1, 1951 he married Barbara Jean (Titus) and she survives. Bob liked to play cards and was good at it. He was a 30 year veteran of the Henrietta fire department and a long time member of Munith United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Munith Lions Club where he was a past Treasurer and he retired from the Dana Corporation after 32 years of service to them. Most of all he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Rod (Kathy) McClinchey of Munith and Dawn (Jim) Ward of Rose City along with grandchildren Roy, Ryan, Justin and Kristin and six great grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister Jean Kunzelman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Esther and brother Leroy. Funeral services will be from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Larry Rubingh officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Munith United Methodist Church or to a charity of your choice.

Gale E. Rowse

Gale E. Rowse age 85, of Stockbridge, MI, died June 14, 2010. He was born in Lansing on November 7, 1924 to James and Ora Rowse, who preceded him in death. He fought a courageous battle with Alzheimers and cancer for 5 years. He retired from Saginaw Asphalt Paving Company in 1986 after 26 years. His whole life was his family and he enjoyed doing everything with them. He loved making things out of wood and gave a lot of it away. Surviving is his wife of almost 61 years, Jean; two sons, Lynn (Louanne) and Terry (Anne). Five grandchildren, Heather (Aaron) Lewis, Alicia Rowse, Julia Rowse, Michael Rowse, and David Rowse. Also one brother, Arnold (Evelyn). One brother preceded him in death, Duane, and his sister-in-law, Viva. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 18, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Heidi DeMott Shanes officiating. Burial will follow at Plainfield Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Gregory Community Church or Millville United Methodist Church.

Edward M. Buchta

Edward Michael Buchta of Dexter, MI, age 63, passed away Monday, June 14, 2010 at the Chelsea Community Hospital. He was born December 9, 1946 in Detroit, the son of Herman and Julia (Wilds) Buchta. On February 18, 1978 he married Kathaline J. Karl in Wyandotte and she survives. Edward was a skilled trade mechanic for GM. He could fix anything, loved working on cars, and built his own house. Most of all he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Michelle (Nick) Stamboulellis and his grandchildren, Nicholas and Alex, all of Dexter, and his brother, Dennis (Patricia) Buchta of Lake St. Helen, MI. Mass of Christian Burial will be prayed at the St. Joseph Catholic Village Church, 3430 Dover St., Dexter on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Brendan J. Walsh presiding. Private interment will take place at a later date. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family.

Wendell N. Eldridge

Wendell Newman Eldridge of Albion, MI, age 78, passed away Monday, June 7, 2010 at Tendercare of Albion. He was born July 18, 1931 in Hillsdale County, MI, the son of Lawrence and Edna (Dorris) Eldridge. Wendell was a pilot for most of his life, enlisting in the Air Force during the Korean War, being honorably discharged in 1954. He then attended flight school under the GI Bill to get his civilian flight rating. He flew to Northern Michigan carrying cargo, charter trips, and teaching others to fly. He always loved anything to do with airplanes and this was his most frequent topic of conversation. He resided in Jackson in later life until moving to Albion within the last two years. Surviving are his niece, Christine (Daryl) Rhoades; grand-nephew, Donald Oteney; and great-grand-nephew, Darren Oteney. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Marilyn Stratton. No funeral services are planned and cremation has taken place. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.

Audrey K. Brand

Audrey K. Brand of Grass Lake, MI, age 90, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010 at the Country Meadows Care Home. She was born February 5, 1920 and attended what is now Eastern Michigan University to become a country school teacher. She lived most of her life and worked on the Gottlieb Stoker Homestead of her grandparents along with her parents, Joseph and Ida (Stoker) Brand. She was preceded in death by her older siblings, Orrie Brand, Nina Housel, Minor (Jenny) Brand, and Floyd E. (Irene) Brand, as well as one niece, Arlene Werner. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Leslie Housel, and 10 other nieces and nephews and their families. A private burial was requested and will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Waterloo Township with her nephew, Rev. Floyd Brand, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Country Meadows Care Home in Grass Lake. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.

Vivian M. Jurosek

Vivian Marie Jurosek of Chelsea, MI, age 76, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010 at her home. She was born February 21, 1934 in Detroit, the daughter of Frank and Dorothy Van Hollebeke. On August 28, 1955 she married Max L. Jurosek and he preceded her in death on February 23, 1998. Vivian had lived in the area since 2007, coming from Farmington Hills. She was very good at cross-stitching and loved Frank Sinatra, Big Band music, and local town politics. She was a great mother and was a Den Mom for Cub Scouts. Surviving are three children, Michael (Wendy) Jurosek of Chelsea, Marla Jurosek of San Francisco, and Matthew (Cynthia) Jurosek of Wixom; two grandsons, Joshua and Noah Jurosek; and three siblings, Gerry (Robert) Villaire, Dorothy Malpass, and Frank (Autumn) Van Hollebeke. Mass will be held Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Chelsea with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner officiating. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with Vigil at 7:30 p.m. officiated by Deacon Tom Franklin, and also visitation Tuesday at church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Arbor Hospice Foundation, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Faith-In-Action, or Chelsea Community Hospital Cancer Center.

James B. Lindstrom

James B. Lindstrom of Grass Lake, MI, age 61, passed away Monday, May 31, 2010 at his home. He was born July 5, 1948 in Stockbridge, the son of Eino J. and Dorothy (Grimes) Lindstrom. On September 5, 1980 he married Joyce M. McGibney in Chelsea and she survives. He served in the Air Force, being honorably discharged in 1971, and loved fishing and hunting, especially with his muzzle loader. Most of all he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his wife he is survived by three children, Jayme (Derek) Klink, Emily (Shawn) Parks, and James B. Lindstrom, all of Grass Lake; one granddaughter, Azora G. Parks and two grandchildren on the way; and one sister, Spring (Wesley) Schultz. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Bill Lindstrom and Virginia Purdy. Mass will be held Friday, June 4, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Chelsea with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Mary Religious Education or Faith-In-Action. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.