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LOIS KIMMEL
Lois Kimmel, 92 years, beloved wife,
mother, grandmother and friend was called home to the healing arms of
her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 in Gladwin Pines
Nursing Home.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes
Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 11:00 A.M.,
Rev. Laura Lee Strawser will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillcrest
Memorial Gardens Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February
28, 2010 from 9 A.M. - 12 Noon & 4-9 PM. at Smith Family Funeral Homes.
Lois was born on February 4, 1918 in Owosso, MI, the daughter of
William and Myrtie Archer. She attended Owosso Schools. Lois married
Wayne Kimmel and they lived most of their married years in Owosso,
retiring and moving to West Branch, where they enjoyed many friends and
retirement activities there as well.
Lois worked in retail at Morris Dime Store, DM Christian, Kresge
and Cunningham Drugs. She attended the Owosso Church of Christ in her
youth and most important to her were her faith, family, & friends. Lois
was very active in her community, known by all for her excellent cooking
and baking, she assisted in numerous charitable projects from 1985-the
late 1990’s with FASA, Families Against Substance Abuse of Shiawassee
County. Lois enjoyed quilting, reading, shopping and babysitting her
grandchildren in Owosso. She also enjoyed traveling on vacations with
family, visiting family, and especially having family and friends visit
her. She took long exercise walks with her friends for many years after
returning to Owosso in 1985, following the death of her beloved husband.
Lois also enjoyed watching TV, among her favorite not to be missed
programs were: Judge Judy, Lawrence Welk and The Gaithers. A special
pleasure for her, with her husband, was traveling to locations in
northern Michigan and listening to her son Bob play as a featured
guitarist and vocalist in bands throughout the years. She had special
deep caring love for everyone in her family, both near and far. Lois
will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her for her sincere,
caring, love for all she touched with her life.
She is survived by her son Robert Kimmel of Harrison, MI, daughter
Sharon and James VanPelt of Owosso, MI, grandchildren; Sharla Kimmel,
Karla & James Morche, Deann & Ray Huntington, Laurie & Marc Rayborn,
Terry & Kimberly Kimmel, Jeffery & Lynn VanPelt, Jodi & Michael
Kingsbury, Jennifer VanPelt, Dennis & Sharon Powell, Danny Powell, Roger
Powell, and Randy Powell, Debbie Powell, great-grandchildren; Dale High,
Robby & Erin High, Amanda & Brandon Dedafoe, James & Jeremy Morche,
Victoria & Morgan Kimmel, Adam and Ashley Kingsbury, Karl and Jamie
VanPelt, great-great-grandchildren; Kayla Dedafoe, Abigale & Kaylee
High. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, 2 daughters; Beverly
Ann Powell and baby Nancy Kimmel, 4 grandchildren, great-grandchild
Ashley Kimmel, daughters-in-law; Carol Kimmel & Joyce Kimmel-Jones,
son-in-law Bud Powell, 2 sisters; Violet and Bob DeVoe and Clara &
William Finch, 2 brothers; Thomas & Dorothy Archer and Robert & Marie
Archer. Lois also leaves many loving nieces and nephews and many long
time friends including; Ann Turner and Edith Brown of Owosso, and Oscar
and Alice Rau of West Branch.
Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.
Online condolences can be sent to
www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by
Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso, Michigan.
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RUTH WOJTYSIAK
Ruth Wojtysiak went home to the Lord
on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at age 96. Predeceased by her husband,
Sigmund; son, John & son-in-law, Larry Stid. She is survived by her
children, Mary Stid & Joseph (Alice) Wojtysiak; 4 grandchildren & 7
great grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass was held on Tuesday, 11 AM in the Chapel at St.
Ann’s Home (1500 Portland Avenue). Interment was held privately at St.
Joseph’s Cemetery in Lansing, Mi. Donations may be made to ABVI-Goodwill
(422 So. Clinton Ave., Roch., NY 14620) in her memory. To leave a
message of condolence for the family, please visit:
www.MillerFuneralHomes.com
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GEORGE PLANKEY
George Edward Plankey,
age 82, of South Lyon; passed away peacefully at home with his family on
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2010. He fought a courageous battle with heart
disease and with a positive attitude, a strong will and a great sense of
humor. He was a WWII Army veteran serving in post-war Japan. He enjoyed
playing independent basketball, was a semi pro softball player in
Oregon, enjoyed ocean fishing in Florida and he was always there when a
friend needed a helping hand. He retired from the Operating Engineers
Local 324 after 50 years of faithful service. He always carried a lunch
bucket and never missed a day of work. He was commander of Lt. Edmond
Gamble Post 4626 in Detroit three times, was 2nd District Commander and
devoted his adult life helping the veterans and service organizations.
He was a lifetime member and had recently joined VFW post 2502 in South
Lyon.
He is survived by his loving wife Doris Mae (Antilla) of 61 years.
They fell in love the day they met and never stopped loving each other
and always will. A classic love story. Surviving are two sisters: Mary
(Jerry Joki), Carol (Jerry Ekdahl) of Champion, MI and one brother James
of Ishpeming, MI. He was a loving father to his two sons: Gene (Karen),
of Republic, MI and James (Judi) of Salem, MI. Grandkids: Jeffrey,
Kristopher, Kim, James Jr., and Tammy. Great grandkids; Jessica,
Kristen, Jordan, Mya, Kaitlyn, Kayla and Leslie. The kids enjoyed
calling him “Pumpkin”. George was preceded in death also by a brother
John of Champion, MI.
A memorial service was held at VFW post 2502, 125 E. McHattie St.,
South Lyon, MI 48178, at 6 P.M., Friday, Feb. 19. In lieu of flowers,
please offer any donations to Doris Plankey c/o Phillips Funeral Home,
122 W. Lake St., South Lyon, MI 48178. Online guestbook
www.phillipsfuneral.com.
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SHAWN PATRICK GUTHRIE
Shawn Patrick Guthrie,
30, of Lake, met his mother at Heaven’s gate on Friday, February 26,
2010. He passed away unexpectedly at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Clare.
Shawn was born April 16, 1979. He attended Farwell High School and
graduated in 2000.
He was preceded in death by his mother Earlynn Brandon. He is
survived by his father Roger Guthrie of Fort Worth, Texas, sister,
Chrystle (Paul) Mercer of Lake, brothers, Justin (Tracy) Brandon of
Lake, Todd (Shannon) Brandon of Lake, Roger Guthrie II of Fort Worth,
Texas, nieces; Kalynn, Kirsten and Raeann and nephews; Kyle, Dylan and
Dakota.
Cremation has taken place and a Wake was held on Monday, March 1,
2010 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at a family home. Arrangements were
entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison.
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LYN MARIE BEAVERS
Lyn Marie Beavers,
age 53, of Harrison, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, February 27,
2010, at Woodland Hospice and Morey Bereavement Center in Mt. Pleasant,
Michigan. She was born the daughter of Hobert Dale and Marjorie Lee
(Baker) Beavers on February 20, 1957, in Clare, Michigan.
In keeping with Lyn’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A
celebration of life memorial service will be held in the spring. To
share an online condolence with her family, please visit
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were entrusted with the Stocking Funeral Home of Harrison.
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