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ELSIE JEAN HEBER
1929-2009
Elsie Jean Heber,
age 80, of Harrison, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2009 in Clare,
Michigan. She was born on July 30, 1929 in Durham, North Carolina, the
daughter of Alton Theodore and Elsie Mae (Vaughan) O’Briant. Jean
married Robert William Heber on November 1, 1946 in Durham, North
Carolina.
Mrs. Heber was a long time resident of Harrison. She was a member
of the First Congregational Church, Harrison and former member of the
American Legion Post 404 Women’s Auxilary and the V.F.W. 1075 Women’s
Auxilary. Jean retired from the Harrison Community Schools.
Surviving Jean is her husband, Robert, her six sons, Randall Heber
and wife Deborah of Merrill, Michigan, Douglas Heber and wife Jean of
Clarkston, Michigan, Keith Heber and wife Sue of Clare, Michigan,
Timothy and Kevin Heber both of Harrison and Mike Heber of Grand Rapids,
Michigan, two daughters, Teresa Pozdol and husband Stanley of Mears,
Michigan and Jody Lipovsky and husband David of Harrison, one brother,
Lee O’Briant of New Jersey, two sisters, Eunice Pennell of Durham, North
Carolina and Cara Perry of North Carolina, sixteen grandchildren and
fourteen great grandchildren plus numerous nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
Funeral services for Mrs. Heber took place on Thursday, December
31, 2009. Inurnment will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Harrison.
Memorial contributions may be considered to the First Congregational
Church, Harrison or the American Heart Association. Those wishing to
share an online condolence with the Heber family are invited to do so at
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were entrusted with the Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison.
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KAREN M. GOWEN
Karen M. Gowen, age 44 of
Elizabeth, Arkansas passed away Monday, December 21, 2009 at her
residence. She was born May 11, 1965 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Gerald
and Margaret (Chilcutt) Griswald.
Karen graduated in 1982 from Harrison Community Schools, Harrison,
Mi. Karen was employed with Clare County Sheriffs Department from March
of 1985 until May 1991. Mrs. Gowen married Don Gowen on October 15,1991
in PawPaw, Michigan. She was a Real Estate Broker in the Twin Lakes
Area. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed the outdoors.
Mrs. Gowen is survived by her husband: Don Gowen of Elizabeth, a
son: Jeremy Gowen of Mountain Home, three step-sons: Donnie Gowen, Jr.,
David Gowen and Robert Gowen and wife: Holly, all of Sturgis, Michigan,
a sister: Michelle, a brother: Ron, a dear uncle and aunt: Gino and Faye
Griswald of Hardy, Arkansas, many loving family members and several
loving grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at the
Roller Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in Custer-Herron Cemetery.
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ALBERTA RODGERS
December 20, 1911 - December 28, 2009
Alberta Fassnacht
Rodgers, age 98 of Harrison, passed away on Monday, December 28,
2009 at Tendercare Nursing Home in Clare, Michigan. Alberta was born on
December 20, 1911 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Milton and Ada
(Crawford) Fassnacht. She married Howard E. Rodgers Sr. in 1932 in West
Virginia.
Mrs. Fassnacht Rodgers had resided in Harrison since 1970, coming
from Birmingham, Michigan. Alberta worked alongside her husband
operating a bait shop, cabin rental and boat rental business on Budd
Lake for several years.
Surviving is her son, Howard E. Rodgers Jr. of Mckinney, Texas,
plus several grandchildren. Alberta was preceded in death by her
husband, Howard Sr. on July 15, 1980, her parents, one grandson, Jeffery
Scott O’Leary and daughter Linda O’Leary on December 1, 2009.
In keeping with Mrs. Fassnacht Rodgers’s wishes, cremation has
taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Inurnment
will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Akron, Ohio. To share an online
condolence with the Rodgers family please visit
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Inc., Harrison.
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BARRY LINN FRANK
MAY 28, 1953 - JANUARY 2, 2010
Barry Linn Frank,
56, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 at Central
Michigan Community Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, from complications
of ALS.
Born May 28th, 1953, in Lansing, Michigan and raised in Harrison,
Barry was the son of Richard and Beverly (Lincoln) Frank. He was united
in marriage to the former Cindy S. Carr on March 16,1974.
An avid outdoorsman and a member of the Bay County Gun Club, Barry
was the owner of BLF Sports in Gladwin. His store was a popular haunt
for local hunters, gun collectors, and Barry’s many friends. He worked
until the progression of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease,
required him to close the store.
He is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Cindy S. Frank;
children Sara Frank-Hepfer (Pat) and Patrick Frank; grandson Eli Hepfer;
Beverly and Duane Hoeft, his mother and stepfather; siblings Kim Frank
and Cristie Brown. He was preceded in death by his father Richard Ray
and his brother Timmy.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Thursday,
January 7, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison.
Family and friends are encouraged to gather on Thursday from 10:00 a.m.
until time of service. Memorial contributions in memory of Barry may be
considered to: Central Michigan Hospice. To share an online memory or
condolence with Barry’s family, please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com
Arrangements for Mr. Frank were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home,
Harrison (989) 539-7810.
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SHIRLEY JEAN JURRJENS
Shirley Jean Jurrjens,
age 80, born in Detroit, Mi on Jun. 6,1929 departed on Dec. 24, 2009 and
resided in Royal Oak, Mi.
Beloved wife of Hank R. Jurrjens, Loving mother of Pamela (Martin)
Markiewicz and Nancy (Thomas) Pilbeam. Predeceased by her parents the
late Harold and Alice Land. Dear sister of Charles (Ada) Land. Proud
grandmother of Scott (Terri) and Robert (Tammi) Markiewicz, Amanda
(William) Dobson, Thomas Jr. and Lynn (Fiancé Adam Leckler) Pilbeam and
six Great-grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. Wapiti Service
Sunday evening. Service was on Monday at 11:00 a.m. Wm. Sullivan & Son
Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak.
Visitation was on Sunday, December 27. Memorials to Mercy Memorial
Hospice or MidMichigan Hospice. Share your memories at
www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.
This Memorial Obituary provided by Wm, Sullivan & Son Funeral Home
- Royal Oak
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LOIS C. VANWAGNER
November 23, 1932 - December 26, 2009
Lois Carolyn VanWagner,
age 77 of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at Mid
Michigan Medical Center, Clare, Michigan. Lois was born on November 23,
1932 in Genesee County, Michigan, the daughter of William Norman and
Arvada Belle (Corson) Bailey. She married Mr. Carl VanWagner on June 15,
1951 in Chesaning, Michigan.
Mrs. VanWagner had resided in Harrison since 1969 coming from Eaton
Rapids, Michigan. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycling, shopping
with her grandson Brent and playing bingo.
Surviving Lois is her loving husband, Carl VanWagner of Harrison,
two sons, Mike VanWagner of Harrison and Ralph VanWagner and wife Cheryl
of Harrison, one brother, Clarence Bailey of Houghton Lake, Michigan,
two sisters, Marilynn Smalley of Houghton Lake, Michigan and Cheryl
Green and husband Tom of Midland, Michigan, six grandchildren, Jenny,
Carl, Allen, Elaine, Lois and Brent, two great grandchildren, Elizabeth
and Nevaeh plus numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death
by her parents and one son, Richard “Rick” VanWagner on February 7,
2003.
In keeping with Mrs. VanWagner’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
A graveside memorial will be held at a later date. To share online
condolences with the VanWagner family please visit
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison.
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