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RUTH ANN SHUNK
Ruth Ann Shunk 70 of Harrison passed
away Thursday, November 15, 2007 at Lakeview Lutheran Manor in Cadillac,
Michigan. Ruth was born March 12, 1937 in Lapeer, Michigan, the daughter
of Earl and Minnie "Alice" (Johnson) Hunt. Ruth was united in marriage
to John "Jack" Shunk on December 17, 1966 in Farwell, Michigan. Mr.
Shunk preceded Ruth in death on April 21, 1991. Mrs. Shunk had resided
in Harrison since 1971, coming from Alma, Michigan.
Ruth was the owner and operator of J&R Distributing for many years,
where she was responsible for distributing sports magazines and maps for
Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula.
Surviving is her daughter, Janelle Blackburn and husband Alan of
Cadillac, one son, Frederick Thiemke and wife Sharon of Caro, Michigan,
two brothers: William Hunt and wife Glenda of Caro and Robert Hunt of
Texas, two sisters: Lois Sutton and husband Richard of Caro and Sally
Seeyle and husband Dale of Harrison, five grandchildren: Jonathon
Blackburn and wife Angela of McBain, Michigan, Robert Blackburn and wife
Kelly of Cadillac, Kelly Levely and wife Jennifer of Gladstone,
Michigan, Troy Levely and wife Kathy of Kalamazoo, Michigan and
Bridgette Thiemke of Caro, three great-grandchildren: Jadyn and Adriana
Blackburn and Mason Levely, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Shunk
also was preceded in death by her father, Earl Hunt, her mother, Minnie
"Alice" Hunt-Richmond, her step-father, James Richmond, one grandson,
Christopher Blackburn and one sister, Shirley Best.
Celebration of Life services were held Monday, November 19, 2007 at
2:00 p.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison with Pastor Chris Moon
officiating. Burial is in Fernwood Cemetery, Temple, Michigan. Memorial
contributions in memory of Mrs. Shunk may be considered to: Chris
Blackburn Memorial Skate Park, Cadillac-In care of: Janelle Blackburn,
832 Holly Rd., Cadillac, Michigan 49601. To share an online condolence
with Ruth's family, please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989)
539-7810. ***
DAVID LEE GOSSETT
David Lee Gossett 60 of Harrison,
passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical
Center-Saginaw, Michigan. Mr. Gossett was born November 26, 1946 in
Highland Park, Michigan, the son of Charles E. Gossett Jr. and Reba F.
(Farmer) Gossett. Mr. Gossett served his country in the United States
Army during the Vietnam War. David had resided in Harrison since 1982,
coming from Taylor, Michigan.
Surviving are two sons: Charles Gossett and wife Christina of
Newport News, Virginia and David Gossett and wife Shana of Roseville,
Michigan, two daughters: Tera Gossett and husband David Gorski of
Detroit, Michigan and Pamela Gossett also of Detroit, one brother,
Charles Daniel Gossett of Kentucky, one sister, Sharlene E. Reseigh and
husband Ralph of Lapeer, Michigan, nine grandchildren, several nieces
and nephews and special friends, James and Sandra Norton of Harrison.
Mr. Gossett was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Paul
Gossett.
Celebration of Life Memorial services were held Monday, November
26, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, with Elder
Dale Beavers officiating. Military honors were held under the auspices
of the V.F.W. Post 1075 of Harrison. Inurnment was in Pleasant Plains
Cemetery, Harrison. To share an online condolence with David's family,
please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted with
Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.
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ROBERT ANTHONY BAUKUS
Robert "Bob" Anthony
Baukus 76 of Harrison passed away Monday, November 12, 2007 at his
home after a long illness. Robert was born March 13, 1931 in Big Beaver,
Michigan, the son of Edward and Katherine (Sears) Baukus. Bob had
resided in Harrison since 1962, coming from Clawson, Michigan. Bob was
united in marriage to the former Diana R. Lucas on March 5, 1971 in
Harrison.
Bob attended Lawrence Technological University in Southfield,
Michigan and graduated from Ferris State University, Big Rapids,
Michigan, with a Bachelor degree in teaching. Bob was a member of the
John J. Carton Masonic Lodge #436 of Harrison. Mr. Baukus was co-owner
of Baukus-Yankee Builders of Harrison for ten years. He taught building
trades at Mid Michigan Community College for fifteen years and also
worked for Mann Construction of Harrison for six years. Bob enjoyed
woodworking, hunting and fishing.
Surviving is his loving wife, Diana R. Baukus of Harrison, one son,
Brian Baukus also of Harrison, three daughters: Karen Baukus and husband
Dennis Weisheim of Harrison, Lori Baukus of Crystal Falls, Michigan and
Kimberly Blain and husband Jason of Harrison, one sister, Nancy Tasker
and husband Richard of Prescott, Arizona, five grandchildren: Jason
Trowbridge, Jamie Trowbridge, Erin Baukus, Brooklyn Blain and Jason
Blain, plus numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 11:00
a.m. from Community of Christ Church, Harrison with Elder Dale Beavers
officiating. Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Baukus may be
considered to: Baukus family, in care of Diana R. Baukus. To share an
online condolence with Robert's family, please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison.
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MARSHALL OSCAR HANDY
Marshall "Ick" Oscar
Handy 76 of Clare, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2007 at his
home after a long illness. Mr. Handy was born March 14, 1931 in
Charlevoix, Michigan, the son of Milo and Sylvia (Dell) Handy. Ick
served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Ick was
united in marriage to the former Marion Hardman on February 16, 1952.
Mr. Handy moved to Harrison in 1962, coming from Flushing,
Michigan. In 2004 he moved to Clare. Ick was a member of the American
Legion Post 404 of Harrison.
Surviving is his loving wife, Marion Handy of Clare, one son,
Jeffrey Handy of Bay Shore, Michigan, three daughters: Jacqueline Handy
of Owosso, Michigan, Judy DeNike of Glendale, Arizona and Jill Seney and
husband Jim of Harrison, two sisters: Doris Shaw and husband Ted of
Harrison and Shirley Putz and husband Mark also of Harrison, nine
grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, plus numerous nieces and
nephews. Mr. Handy was preceded in death by his parents and one brother,
Milo "Bud" E. Handy.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.
from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, with Elder Dale Beavers
officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Plains Cemetery, Harrison. Memorial
contributions in memory of Mr. Handy may be considered to: The Handy
Family, In Care of: Marion Handy. To share an online condolence with
Ick's family, please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted with
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