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JENNIE SOPHIE MICHALSKI
Jennie Sophie
Michalski, 94, of Harrison, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009
at Gladwin Pines Nursing Home of Gladwin. Jennie was born September 4,
1914 in Dowagiac, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Pilot)
Snyr. Jennie was united in marriage to Mr. Stanley Michalski on October
14, 1933 in New Boston, Michigan. Mr. Michalski preceded Jennie in death
on November 17, 1990. Mrs. Michalski had resided in Harrison since 1980,
coming from Wayne, Michigan.
Jennie was a member of St. Athanasius Catholic Church, Harrison and
a life member of the American Legion Post 404 - Ladies Auxiliary of
Harrison.
Surviving is one daughter, Delores Williams of Harrison, two sons:
Donald Michalski and wife Mary of Belleville, Michigan and Stanley
Michalski and wife Sally of Romulus, Michigan, three brothers: Henry
Snyr and wife Beverly of Manitou Beach, Michigan, Leonard Snyr and wife
Pat of Onsted, Michigan and Chester Snyr of Clinton, Michigan, one
sister, Lillian Carpenter and husband Gene of Oregon, seven
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, nine great-great
grandchildren, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Michalski also was
preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: Walter, Eddy and Matt
Snyr and two sisters: Sophie Falatine and Helen Kasperek.
Funeral services for Mrs. Michalski were held Thursday, January 29,
2009 at 12:30 p.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, with Sister
Jean Baumann officiating. Interment was in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery,
Wyandotte, Michigan. Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Michalski
may be considered to: American Legion Post 404 - Ladies Auxiliary of
Harrison. To share an online condolence with Jennie's family, please
visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com. Arrangements for Mrs. Michalski
were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989)539-7810.
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MONROE CROSS
Monroe Cross, age 87, of Harrison, passed away on
Thursday, February 5, 2009 at King's Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in
Houghton Lake. Mr. Cross was born the son of Henry and Louisianna
(Sexton) Cross on January 1, 1922 in Oneida, Tennessee. He had served in
the United States Army during World War 11, in Sicily, Naples, Rome, the
Rhineland and Southern France with the 724th Field Artillery Battalion
and was separated from service on September 20, 1945. He then went on to
work in the automotive industry as an assembly like worker.
On May 16, 1959 he married the former Grace F. Thomson in Berkley,
Michigan and they later moved to Harrison in 1969. He was a member of
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1075 and liked to garden, go fishing and
hunting and spending time with his grandchildren, great grandchildren
and especially his wife of nearly fifty years.
Survivors include his wife, Grace; his sons, Danny Cross of Soddy
Daisy, Tennessee and James Brown of Harrison; his daughters, Judith
(Greg) Carpenter of Lake City, Michigan, Sandra (Greg) Lott of Harrison
and Donna (Robert) Borgognoni of California and his grandchildren, Cindy
(Bill) Economou, John (Kelly) Sulla, Kim (Joe) Cox, Karen Shafer and the
late Rick Shafer, James (Sheryl) Underwood and Shane (Bel) Lott, all of
Harrison and 14 great grandchildren.
Mr. Cross was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers,
Tamlon and Rosier Cross and two sisters, Tina Chambers and Grace Ellis.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation service
arrangements were entrusted to the Stocking Funeral Home of Harrison.
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
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WILLIAM CARL IADIPAOLO
William Carl Iadipaolo, 63, of
Harrison, suddenly passed away Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Mid
Michigan Medical Center-Clare. Mr. Iadipaolo was born December 11, 1945
in Detroit, Michigan, the son of John and Betty (Stahl) Iadipaolo.
William was united in marriage to the former Dorien Pelton on November
18, 1964 in Centerline, Michigan.
Mr. Iadipaolo had resided in Harrison since 1992, coming from
Warren, Michigan. William was a member of the Leota Community Church,
Leota, Michigan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and watching Star
Trek on television.
Surviving is his loving wife, Dorien Iadipaolo of Harrison, three
sons: Brian Iadipaolo and wife Joyce of Harrison, Sean Iadipaolo and
wife Renee of Houghton Lake, Michigan and William Iadipaolo and wife
Norma of Onaway, Michigan, one daughter, Michele Pomeroy and husband Dan
of Harrison, his parents; John and Betty Iadipaolo of Harrison, fifteen
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Monday, February 16, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
from Leota Community Church with Pastor Jerry Britton officiating.
Inurnment will be in Summerfield Twp. Cemetery, Harrison. Memorial
contributions in memory of Mr. Iadipaolo may be considered to: Iadipaolo
Family, in care of: Dorien Iadipaolo. To share an online condolence with
William's family, please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989)
539-7810. ***
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GEORGE G. SERVISS
George G. "Jerry"
Serviss, age 87, of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, January 31,
2009 at the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center in Clare, Michigan. Mr.
Serviss was born the son George R. and Una (Godbold) Serviss on January
31, 1922 in Greenville, Michigan. He had served in the United States
Army during World War II, receiving the Bronze Star Medal and the
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medals for service in the North
Appenines, Rhineland and Central European Theatres with the 71st
Infantry, 44th Division, USA. He then went on to work as a Journeyman
Welder, retiring in 1984 from the Ford Wood Haven Stamping Plant.
On June 30, 1941 he was united in marriage to the former Margaret
Balint in Elsie, Michigan. He was a life member of the V.F.W. Post 1075,
having served as Post Commander in 1972 and 1973; the Harrison American
Legion Post #404, and was also a member of the Harrison Fraternal Order
of Moose Lodge #2235; and the 40 & 8, Voiture 767 of Clare County. Mr.
Serviss had lived in the Harrison area since March 1984 where he had
moved from Trenton, Michigan.
Mr. Serviss is survived by his wife, Margaret Serviss, of Harrison;
his son: Gary (Sharon) Serviss of Roscommon; his daughters, LynnDay
(Garnet) Lucier of Remus, Michigan and Jane (Richard) Vershave of
Harrison, Michigan and his beloved ten grandchildren, five
great-grandchildren. 5 nieces and 2 nephews also survive. He was
preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John.
Private services were held on Tuesday, February 3rd with Rev.
Gerald Baxter officiating. Burial was in Hayes Township Cemetery.
Memorial services will be held later in the Summer of 2009.
Service arrangements were entrusted to the Stocking Funeral Home of
Harrison
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
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THOMAS D. ROUSSEAU
Thomas D. Rousseau,
57, of Saginaw, passed away January 13, 2009, at his home in Saginaw
following a brief battle with metastasis melanoma. Tom was the
son-in-law of former residents Harry and Cora Riedel. Tom was born
February 24,1951 to William and Thelma Rousseau. He was united in
marriage to Virginia (Ginny) Riedel on April 2, 1977. Tom and Ginny have
a residence in Harrison.
Surviving are his wife, Ginny and daughter, Hannah. He is also
survived by his father, William, his brothers Robert and William, Jr.
and sister Michelle (Dubrulle) and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Tom retired from General Motors in 2004 after 31 years of service.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Harrison. He enjoyed sitting on the
deck overlooking Budd Lake with his crossword puzzle, watching the world
go by. He was an avid pinball enthusiast, golfer, and reader. He was
referred to as the family's "Renaissance Man" and could carry on a
conversation about just about anything. He was a wonderful son, brother,
husband, father, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all that knew
him.
Funeral services were held January 17, 2009 at the Case Funeral
Home. Chaplain Cathy Teter presided. Cremation has taken place with
interment in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Saginaw. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Clare County Animal Shelter, 4040 Hazel
Drive, Harrison, Michigan 48625.
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GERALD PIERRE ECKMAN
Gerald "Jerry" Pierre
Eckman, age 68, of Lake George, passed away at 1:46 a.m. Saturday,
February 7, 2009. Jerry was born the son of Adolph and Madge (Rasmussen)
Eckman on January 4, 1941 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Jerry was a retired
dental technician, a tinker, outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman who loved
his community and life.
Jerry is survived by his son Dwayne and his daughter-in-law Barbara
of Alexandria, Virginia; his Step-Grandchildren Brett and Brian and an
expected Grandson Thomas Pierre; his sisters Joyce Timler of League
City, Texas; Joanne Shakley of Rowayton, Connecticut; and Janice Chapman
of Lake George. His final resting place will be next to his parents in
the Lincoln Township Cemetery located in Lake George. In keeping with
Jerry's wishes cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service was held on
Monday, February 9, 2009, at 11:00 A.M. at the Farwell Chapel of
Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. To leave an on-line condolence for the
Eckman family please visit
www.stephenson-wyman.com.
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GORDON HENRY HOYLAND
Gordon Henry Hoyland,
70, of DeWitt, Michigan, passed away February 4, 2009. Gordon was born
in Webberville, Michigan, on June 20, 1938 to Richard Frank Hoyland and
Fannie Pauline (Collins) Hoyland.
Gordon is survived by his wife of 20 years Mary (Sutherland)
Hoyland; his daughter Rachel (Shelly) Sloan (Jim); Stepchildren, Sharon,
Vickie (Don), Donald (Regina), Mary (Mike), Douglas (Lynn), David Scott
(Lorie), Daniel (Renee), Faron Lee; brother, Emmett Hoyland; sister,
Barbara Hanshett, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces,
and nephews. Gordon was preceded in death by his father, mother, sister
Joann Neits, and 2 grandsons.
Gordon and Mary operated GMH Siding for 20 years. They loved
fishing, hunting, gardening, and being outdoors. He will truly be missed
by many. Per Gordon's wishes cremation services are being provided by
Gorsline-Runciman, DeWitt Chapel.
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