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PAULINE GRILLO
Pauline (Randazzo) Grillo, age 96, beloved Mother,
Grandmother and Great Grandmother, passed away on June 25, 2007, in the
home of her devoted children. Pauline was born March 7, 1911 to Giovanni
and Maria (Cusimano) Randazzo, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded
in death by three brothers, Mattio, Samuel and John and by her loving
husband Salvatore (Sam) Grillo.
During World War II, Pauline served her country as a "Rosie the
Riveter" manufacturing armament for the troops. Following WWII, Pauline
and Sam built a successful grocery business in Detroit, Mi. The Grillo
family vacationed in the Harrison area for many years prior to
relocating permanently in the late 1980's. Pauline became a permanent
Harrison resident in 1988. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and sewing.
She is survived by her four children, daughter, Catherine (Dick)
Lohmann, her sons, Andrew Grillo, John (Kathy) Grillo and Larry (Lynda)
Grillo. Pauline leaves behind eight grandchildren and twenty great
grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews in Michigan and
California. Pauline had a particular fondness for her nieces Mary (Randazzo)
Cardona and Anntonette "Cookie" (Randazzo) Cantini of California,
Antonette (Toni) LaLonde of Michigan and her nephew, John Randazzo also
of California.
A funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 11:00
AM, at St. Athanasius Catholic Church with Father Noel Rudy officiating.
Pauline will be laid to rest at St. Athanasius Catholic Cemetery. The
Grillo family was assisted with arrangements by Stocking Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to MidMichigan
Home Care of Clare County.
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LEROY WILLIS MINNICK
Leroy W. Minnick,
age 75, of Harrison passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2007. He was born
on October 20, 1931 in Indiana, the son of Clyde and Charlotte (Miller)
Minnick. Leroy married Maxine B. Blakely on February 27, 1982 in Caro
Township, Michigan.
Mr. Minnick came to Harrison in 1986, coming from Clio, Michigan.
He was a life member of the Clare V.F.W. Post #5738, Fraternal Order of
Eagles-Aerie #3541 of Harrison and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #2235
of Harrison.
Surviving Leroy is his loving wife Maxine of Harrison, son, Clyde
Thomas Minnick and wife Michelle of Montrose, Michigan, daughter, June
Rice and husband Ken of Birch Run, Michigan, one step-son, Raymond D.
Blakely of Harrison, one stepdaughter, Deborah Blakely of Clio,
Michigan, one brother, Charles Minnick of Ohio, five grandchildren, two
great grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Michael and
Chuck Minnick, two brothers and two sisters, Mary and Joyce.
In keeping with Mr. Minnick's wishes, cremation has taken place. To
leave an online condolence with the Minnick family please visit
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
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LAURA MAY HUND
Laura M. Hund, age
89 of Harrison passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 26, 2007. She
was born on November 14, 1917, the daughter of Charles Wesley and Iva
Charlotte (Wint) Inman in Ingersoll Township, Michigan. Laura was united
in marriage to Douris A. Hund on May 2, 1937 in Hope, Michigan. Mr. Hund
preceded Laura in death in 1982. Laura enjoyed puzzle books, crocheting
and loved to cook and bake.
She is survived by four children, son, Karl Hund and wife Sue of
Beaverton, daughters, Betty Brooks and husband John of Harrison, Esther
Dennis and husband Steve of Harrison and Kathleen Merrill and husband
Gary of Coleman, one sister-in-law, Betty Inman of Midland, 18
grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Laura was also preceded in
death by her two brothers, Willard and Bert Inman, one sister, Emma
Lamphierd and two grandsons, Thomas Hund and James Brooks.
Funeral services were held on Friday, June 29, 2007 at 1:00 PM at
the Stocking Funeral Home with Elder Dale Beavers officiating. Mrs. Hund
will be laid to rest at the New Hope Cemetery in Midland County,
Michigan. Memorial Contributions in memory of Laura may be given to the
charity of the donor's choice. Those wishing, may leave an online
condolence for Laura's family at
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
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HAROLD CLAIR CRAMER
Harold Clair Cramer
78 of Harrison, formerly of Ovid, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at
Florida Hospital, Zephyr Hills, Florida. Harold was born July 1, 1928 in
Flint, Michigan, the son of Alfred and Helen (Bates) Cramer. Mr. Cramer
was united in marriage to Iola D.V. Hill on October 16, 1948 in St.
Johns, Michigan. Harold had resided in Harrison since 1979, coming from
Ovid.
Mr. Cramer enjoyed playing guitar, traveling, spending time with
his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, wood carving, hunting and
fishing. Harold never met a stranger, he befriended everyone he came in
contact with.
Surviving are his loving wife, Iola D.V. Cramer of Harrison, two
sons: Gerald Cramer and wife Valerie of Traverse City, Michigan and
William Cramer also of Traverse City, three daughters: Sallie Arnett and
husband Augie of Ovid, Linda Boisclair of Engadine, Michigan and Patsy
Howard and husband Phillip of Monteray, Tennessee, two sisters: Joyce
Davis and husband Jerry of Elsie, Michigan and Anna Marie Pruitt and
husband Mike of St. Johns, fifteen grandchildren, sixteen
great-grandchildren plus numerous nieces and nephews. Harold was
preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Peggy Cramer and six
brothers: Irving, Arthur, Alfred, Ronald, LeRoy and Eugene Cramer.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 2, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. from
Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, with Minister Jared Cramer and Mr.
Augie Arnett officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid.
Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Cramer may be considered to:
Make a Wish Foundation. Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking
Funeral Home, Harrison.
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