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ROBERT L. VALLANCE
Robert L. Vallance,
age 79, of Harrison, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at the Clare
Hospital.
Robert was born May 4, 1930 in Riverdale to Rolland and Beatrice
(Jacobs) Vallance. He served in the United States Armed Forces during
Korea from 1950 to 1951. He married Dorothy Sweet in January of 1989 in
Mason. He retired from General Motors in Lansing and was a member of UAW
Local #652. Robert was also a member of the Harrison Moose Lodge #2235,
the American Legion and a life member of the Oldsmobile Outdoor Club. He
enjoyed playing pool, dancing, fishing and the out of doors.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy Vallance of Harrison, three
children, Rick of Baltimore, Maryland, Jeff and Denise both of
Charlotte, two step-daughters, Cindy (Doug) Hubbell of Leslie and Brenda
(Bernie) Woodward of Harrison, several grandchildren, step
grandchildren, Jeremy (Lindsey) Hubbell, Cheyenne and Luke Hubbell,
Douglas Bowen, Melissa and Bobbie Kissee and a great granddaughter
Cheylyn. Also two brothers, Pete (Rose) Vallance of St. Louis and Jerry
Hendershott of Thompsonville and a sister Joyce (Charles) Smith of
Lansing.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, and several brothers
and sisters.
A funeral service was held on Monday, June 29, 2009 at 1pm at Lux
and Schnepp Funeral Home in Riverdale with Pastor Carl Cecil
officiating. Interment was in Riverdale Cemetery. Visitation was held
Monday from 11 am until the time of services. To view Robert's obituary
or to leave a condolence for the family visit
www.luxfuneralhomes.com.
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ROBERT J. DUBY II
Dec. 28, 1949 ~ July 11, 2009
Robert J. Duby II, 59, passed away
suddenly on Saturday, July 11, 2009. He was born on December 28, 1949 in
Saginaw, Michigan, to Robert & Elizabeth (Miller) Duby II. He married
Mickie Gary on May 20, 1988 in Harrison, Michigan. He had lived in Clare
county for the last 22 years, previously residing in Saginaw. He was
employed at Ameritech for 30 years, retiring in 1999. He also worked
part time at Home Depot in Houghton Lake. He was currently Director of
the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Gladwin,
Michigan, as well as a member of Grace Baptist Church, Gladwin, Gladwin
Masonic Lodge and Volunteer Fireman, working for multiple Departments
throughout the years.
He is survived by his wife: Mickie Duby of Gladwin, MI; daughter:
Melissa (David) Gombar of Saginaw, MI; daughter: Heather (Mark) Weslock
of Breckenridge, MI; son: Robert Duby III of Little Rock, Arkansas;
daughter: Shirley (Jim) Kregear of Falmouth, MI; daughter: Tina (Mark)
Ritchey of Redford, MI; son: David (Amy) Wright Jr. of Virginia Beach,
VA; 9 grandchildren; sister: Beverly Fika of Alma, MI; several nieces &
nephews; brother-in-law: Richard Luedke of Saginaw, MI.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister: Sally Luedke;
brother-in-law: Jim Fika. Funeral Services were conducted on Thursday,
July 16, 2009, 11:00 A.M. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, with
Pastor Sam Wilson officiating. Visitation was held on Wednesday, July
15, 2009 from 1-9:00 P.M. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin. He
was laid to rest at Hamilton Twp. Cemetery, Harrison, Michigan. In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions may be used according to the wishes
of the family.
www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com
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THOMAS HALE NELSON
Nelson, Thomas Hale,
age 70 of Brooklyn, MI, died suddenly Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Herrick
Medical Center. Tom was born January 7, 1939 to Curtis D. and Pauline
(Anderson) Nelson. On August 7, 1958 he married his wife of 48 years,
Aki Shimabukoro. Kay preceded Tom in death on October 3 1, 2006.
Tom will be missed by his son Thomas A. Nelson and his wife Lynn of
Hope Mills, NC grandchildren Curtis B. and Taylore S. Nelson of Hope
Hills, NC. Besides his wife he was preceded in death by his parents and
one sister Joann Sams.
The family gathered with friends on Thursday, June 25, 2009 from 6
to 8 p.m. at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel. A graveside
service took place on Saturday, June 27, at 12:00 p.m. at Maple Grove
Cemetery in Harrison, MI. Memorial donation may be given to Hospice of
Lenawee envelopes will be at Borek Jennings Funeral Home. Arrangements
in Harrison are entrusted to Stocking Funeral Home, (989)-539-7810.
Please sign Tom's guest book at
www.borekjennings.com, or leave a message of comfort for his family
by calling 1-877-231-7900.
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JOHNNY LEE HENRY
DECEMBER 25,1952 ~ JUNE 26, 2009
Johnny “John” Lee
Henry, 56 of rural Harrison, passed away Friday, June 26, 2009 at
Mid Michigan Medical Center-Clare. John was born December 25, 1952 in
Harrison, Michigan, the son of Roy Franklin and Florence Margaret (DeBarr)
Henry. Mr. Henry was united in marriage to the former Ruth Ann Heroy on
January 26, 1974 in Harrison. John had resided in Harrison his entire
life.
Mr. Henry spent many years in the Oil Patch working as a mechanic.
John was a member of John J. Carton Masonic Lodge #436 of Harrison. In
his free time, John enjoyed motorcycling, hunting, fishing, dancing,
wood crafting and watching NASCAR.
Surviving is his wife, Ruth Ann Henry of Harrison, one daughter,
Bonnie Sue Baker and husband Mike of Cadillac, Michigan, one son, Bill
Mills and wife Mary of Harrison, one brother, Bruce Henry and wife Linda
of Harrison, three sisters: Nancy Tedrow and husband Gerry of Michigan
Center, Michigan, Susan Gedney and husband Paul of Harrison and Ruth
Henry also of Harrison, six grandchildren: Johnny Lee Mills, Nolan
Kramer, Ruth Ann Kramer, Piper Baker, Chelsea Mills and Shayla Mills,
one great-grandson, Johnny Lee Mills Jr., plus numerous nieces and
nephews. Mr. Henry was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from
Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison with Exec. Pastor Tim Fall officiating.
Burial was in Summerfield Township Cemetery, Harrison. Memorials in
memory of Mr. Henry may be considered to: John Henry Family. To share an
online condolence or memory with John's family, please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com
Arrangements for Mr. Henry were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home,
Harrison (989) 539-7810.
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