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 OBITUARIES

April 2008 Obituaries

KALMAN "KELLY" HAUK

   Kalman "Kelly" Hauk, 73, of Harrison, passed away Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 at his home. Mr. Hauk was born March 24th, 1935 in Agyogsserny, Hungary, the son of Gyula and Rosalia (Nemeth) Hauk. Kalman was united in marriage to the former Mary Lou Dunn on April 13th, 1961 in Kahocta, Michigan. Mr. Hauk had resided in Harrison since 1990, coming from Owosso, Michigan.
Kalman was a member of St. Athanasius Catholic Church, Harrison. Mr. Hauk enjoyed golfing, bowling, hunting, playing the three and four digit lottery, and was an avid sports fan. Kalman held a great love for his grandchildren.
   Surviving is his loving wife, Mary Lou Hauk of Harrison, one son, Kalman Sandor Hauk II and wife Destiny Teachnor-Hauk of Lansing, Michigan, two daughters: Kimberly Wartman and husband William of Lansing, Illinois and Kelli Fields and husband Kenneth of Bellevue, Nebraska, three step-sons: Richard Bunker and wife Kim of Birch Run, Michigan, Randolph Bunker and wife Namsuk of Chesapeake, Virginia and Robert Bunker and wife Marlene of Vassar, Michigan, one step-daughter, Roselynne Bunker and husband Bobby of Corunna, Michigan, one brother, Gyula Hauk and wife Maria of Agyogsserny, Hungary, two sisters: Rosalia Nemeth of Agyogsserny and Wilma Hauk also of Agyogsserny, eight grandchildren: Anthony, Brittany, Trey, Korbin, Kenya, Kalman Storm III, Spirit and Xtreme, six step-grandchildren: Andrea, Robert, Autumn, Alex, Nicholas and Heather, four step great-grandchildren, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Hauk was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Gazella.
   Memorial services were held Friday, March, 28, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Athanasius Catholic Church, Harrison, with Father Noel Rudy officiating. Memorial contributions in memory of Kalman may be considered to: American Cancer Society. To share an online condolence with Kalman's family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.

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CHARLES MILTON YODER

   Charles Milton "Chuck" Yoder, age 77, of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at his home. He was born the son of Leslie H. and Marion (Lasslet) Yoder on April 10, 1930 in Romeo, Michigan. On August 21, 1954, he was united in marriage to the former Joan Marie Cruickshank in Taylor, Michigan. He had worked as a paint polisher in the automotive industry for many years. In his spare time, he was an active member of the American Legion Post #200 of Taylor, Michigan and he thoroughly enjoyed: woodworking, hunting, fishing, and enjoyed drawing. He had lived in the Harrison area since 1995 where he had moved from Melvindale, Michigan.
   He is survived by his wife Joan, of Harrison; his son, David (Corie) Yoder of Southgate, Michigan; his three daughters, Wendy (Jerry) Alley of Lincoln Park, Michigan, Janet (Saul) Bran of Spring, Texas, and Vickie (John) Lee of Lincoln Park, Michigan; a brother, Norman (Lois) Yoder of Glennie, Michigan; his sister, Joanne (Claude) Noe also of Glennie; his sister-in-law, Nancy Oliver of Harrison; his eight grandchildren, one great-grandson, and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents.
   Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gladwin First United Methodist Church with Reverend Lynn Chappell officiating. Visitation will begin at the Stocking Funeral Home in Harrison on Tuesday, April 01, 2008 from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be considered to: American Cancer Society or to the Mid-Michigan Hospice. In keeping with Chuck's wishes, cremation will take place immediately following the services. To share an on-line condolence with the family, please visit www.stockingfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements were entrusted with the Stocking Funeral Home of Harrison.

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JOHN WILLIAM BINGLEY

   John William Bingley, age 71, of Harrison, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at his home. He was born. the son of Russel and Effie (Webb) Bingley on September 03, 1936 in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan. On July 31, 1976, he was united in marriage to the former Minnie M. Lewis in Harrison, Michigan. John had work on the assembly line for General Motors Company of the Buick Motor Division for thirty-one years. In his spare time, he enjoyed: hunting, fishing, raising rabbits, and feeding the birds. He had lived in the Harrison area since 1990 where he had moved from Grand Blanc, Michigan.
   He is survived by his wife Minnie of Harrison; his son, Richard (Helen) Krchmar of Harrison; three daughters, Debra (Calvin) Ellens of McBain, Michigan, Linda Kitchens of Temperance, Michigan, and Shelly (Richard) Laughlin of Marion, Michigan; his brother, Don (Joyce) Bingley, and his sister, Joanne Bingley all of Flint, Michigan; and eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
   Funeral services took place on Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Stocking Funeral Home with Reverend Jerry Britton officiating. Full military honors will take place under the direction of the Harrison American Legion Post #404. Burial will follow in the Summerfield Township Cemetery in Harrison. Memorial contributions may be considered to Heartland Hospice or to the Leota Community Church. To share an on-line condolence with the family, please visit www.stockingfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements were entrusted with the Stocking Funeral Home of Harrison.

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DONALD LEROY BROWNE

   Donald Leroy Browne, age 89, of Harrison, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2008, at the Mid-Michigan Regional Medical Center in Clare, Michigan. He was born the son of William Henri and Alice (Whiteside) Browne on June 17, 1918 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. On July 19, 1947, he was united in marriage to the former Colette Mary Langlois. Don had served in the United States Army during World War II. He also co-owned and operated Browne & Russell Inc. of Mt. Pleasant for many years and later, owned and operated Timberlane Cleaners of Harrison from 1970-1982. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling. Don was also very mechanically inclined when it came to repairing automobiles and enjoyed "tinkering" on them when he had time. He had lived in the Harrison area since 1970, where he had moved from Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
   He is survived by his wife Colette; his son, Russ (Terri) Browne all of Harrison, his daughter, Sherry (Marty) VonDoloski of Mt. Pleasant, his four grandchildren: Jason (Patty) VonDoloski, Christie (Josh) Eling, and Sarah and William Browne; and his four great-grandchildren: Miles, Macy, Emma, and Parker. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ronald Browne.
In keeping with Don's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will be held at a later date. To share an on-line condolence with his family, please visit www.stockingfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements were entrusted with the Stocking Funeral Home of Harrison.

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JEROME P. ROSIECKI

   Jerome P. "Jerry" Rosiecki, 55, of Harrison, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Mid Michigan Medical Center-Clare. Jerome was born March 2, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Jerome J. and Norma J. (Chabot) Rosiecki.
   Mr. Rosiecki had resided in Harrison since 2001, coming from Eastpointe, Michigan. Jerome enjoyed watching sporting events on television, especially baseball and playing chess with his cousin Leonard, whom he finally was able to win a game against.
   Surviving are his parents, Jerome J. and Norma J. Rosiecki of Sterling Heights, Michigan, one son, Jerome M. Rosiecki of Michigan, one brother, Joseph A. Rosiecki of Harrison, two sisters: Colleen M. Lepera and husband Frank of Lake Orion, Michigan and Rene'e Wilkinson and husband Ken of Mt. Clemens, Michigan and one granddaughter, Chasadi Rosiecki.
   Direct burial took place Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Harrison. To share an online condolence with Jerome's family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.