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DONNA M. CORP
Donna M. Corp, 52,
of L’Anse, left this world to go to the next, following a short battle
with cancer on Friday, January 26, 2007. She was born in Detroit, MI on
December 18, 1954 daughter of the late Lynn and Lorraine (Nephew)
Griffis. Donna was raised in Detroit and moved to Harrison, MI in 1969
when she attended and graduated from Harrison High School. It was in
Harrison where Donna met her husband Lamont “Kip” Corp and started their
family. Donna and Kip also opened the Enchanted Rock Goldsmithing, which
stood in existence for over 20 years. After short stays in Phoenix and
Las Vegas, the Corp’s headed north to L’Anse to begin the next chapter
of their lives. Donna enjoyed working at the Holiday Gas Station in
L’Anse and taking her dog, Cleo to the water. She also loved to do bead
work and paint the Lake Superior shoreline.
Mrs. Corp is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Lamont
Corp II of L’Anse, her three children, Lamont III (Jennifer) Corp of
Battle Creek, MI, Marcella Corp of Mt. Pleasant, MI, and Candice Corp of
L’Anse, her only grandson, Brecken Corp, father-in-law, Lamont Corp I,
sister-in-law, Melode Corp Leavitt, and her niece and nephew, Shannon
and Shawn Griffis. She was preceded in death by her brothers, George and
Ronald Griffis.
A memorial service for Mrs. Corp was held at 3 pm., Monday, January
29, 2007 at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with Father
Augustin George officiating. The family will receive friends at the
funeral chapel on Monday from 2 p.m. until time of the service. The
family has entrusted funeral arrangements to the Reid Funeral Service
and Chapel, L’Anse. Mrs. Corp’s obituary may also be viewed and
condolences sent to the family at
www.rfsc.net
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MICHAEL SCOTT EAKINS
Michael Scott Eakins
41 of Harrison passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 25, 2007.
Michael was born June 19, 1965 in Torrence,California, the son of Donald
Marvin and Sandy (Radcliff) Eakins. Mr. Eakins had resided in Harrison
since 2003, coming from Henderson, Kentucky. Michael was united in
marriage to Lucille F. "Luci" Barnhart on August 23, 1997.
Mr. Eakins loved animals, cooking for family and friends, making
people smile and laugh and never hesitated to help those in need.
Surviving are his loving wife; Luci F. Eakins of Harrison, his
mother; Sandy Alsop of Salt Lake City, Utah, five sons; Thomas McClure
of Great Lakes, Illinois, Christopher Eakins of Harrison, Matthew Knight
of Owensboro, Kentucky, Brendon Gill of Owensboro and Steven McClure
also of Owensboro, two daughters; Brandy Knight of Owensboro and Shana
Gill also of Owensboro, two brothers; Donald Eakins and wife Sally of
Bremerton, Washington and Ricky Eakins and wife Kathy of Arizona,
several aunts and uncles and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Eakins was
preceded in death by his father.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, February 1, 2007 at 3:00
p.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, with Elder Dale Beavers
officiating. Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Eakins may be
considered to: The Eakins Family. To share an online condolence with
Michael's family, please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison.
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THOMAS FREDERICK KITTLE
Thomas "Tom" Frederick
Kittle 34 of Harrison passed away Sunday, January 28, 2007 at St.
Mary's of Michigan, Saginaw, Michigan. Tom was born February 28, 1972 in
Fulda, Germany, the son of Charles Frederick and Ingrid Marie (Warnken)
Kittle. Mr. Kittle was united in marriage to Melissa Joy Kiefer on
August 12, 2000 in Belleville, Michigan. Tom had resided in Harrison
since 2005, coming from Detroit, Michigan.
Mr. Kittle enjoyed repairing automobiles, woodworking and building dune
buggies. Tom was always willing to help those in need.
Surviving are his loving wife; Melissa J. Kittle, three sons;
Frankie, Travis and Connor, one daughter; Cheyenne Kittle all of
Harrison, his parents; Charles F. and Ingrid M. Kittle of Harrison, one
sister; Karen Kittle of Harrison, two brothers; Andy Kittle and wife
Sarah of Detroit and Michael Kittle and wife Debbie of Garden City,
Michigan, several aunts and uncles, three nephews; Timothy Kittle of
Harrison, Jeremiah Kittle of Garden City and Alexander Kittle of
Detroit, many cousins, his mother in law; Bonnie Stratz of Redford,
Michigan, grandmother in law; June Magee, plus numerous friends.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at
2:00 p.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, with Reverend Jerry
Britton officiating. Cremation will follow services at North Central
Michigan Crematory, Marion, Michigan. Memorial contributions in memory
of Mr. Kittle may be considered to: The Kittle Children, in care of
Melissa Kittle. To share an online condolence with Tom's family, please
visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com Arrangements were entrusted with
Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison.
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SYLVIA V. LETOURNEAU
Sylvia V. (Lauhala)
LeTourneau was born in Hibbing, Minnesota on December 6, 1913.
Formerly from St. Clair Shores, Michigan, she passed away on January 31,
2007 at age 93 in Harrison, Michigan. She was the beloved mother of
James and Sheila; Sharon and Richard Gates; Joan; Nancy; and Peter and
Mary. She was loving grandmother to James Jr., Kristen Michele and
Robert; Megan, Marcy and Lyssa; Angell and Scott; Kimberly, J.D., Shari
and Ryan; Peter Jr., Alex and Yvonne. She was loving great-grandmother
to twenty-seven.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Hilda Lauhala
and sister, Lillian Hurley. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, making doll
clothing and furniture, cooking and watching golf on television.
Relatives and friends will miss her feisty, funny, upbeat outlook on
life. Private memorial and cremation honored her wishes. Arrangements
were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison.
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