Susie Virginia Abdelkader was a Polish Catholic born in the coal mining region of West Virginia. She fell in love with a Palestinian Muslim, who happened to be working his way across the country. This unique pair married and raised three boys in a loving, caring home. Susie was strong and independent as well as being devoted to the...
Mr. John S. Hamilton, age 75, died Friday, February 27, 2009. He was born in Odessa, TX on September 21, 1933 to Johnnie & Ressie (Owens) Hamilton. He had won a singing scholarship to college but chose to stay home to take care of his mother with cancer. John married the former Joyce Jackson on March 26, 1960. Mr....
In her lifetime, Joyce Marie Panici truly conveyed a woman of substance who was defined by the faith and love that surrounded her. She instilled in her family what was important, and will be thought of lovingly as a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Most importantly, Joyce will be remembered for her unwavering dedication to family, who...
Mrs. June T. Bagby, age 89, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009. She was born in Axtell, Kansas on June 7, 1919 to Del & Thelma Benson and married Robert F. Bagby on December 26, 1941. Mrs. Bagby had been employed as a Teacher at Reeths Puffer Schools for 30 years and was the principal at the Pennsylvania Road School....
Miss Linda J. Shavalier, age 69, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009. She was born on May 2, 1939 to Axel & Helen (Fisher) Shavalier. Miss Shavalier had been employed by Goodwill. She will be greatly missed. SERVICE Services will not be held.
Mr. Carl M. Superko, age 73, died Monday, February 23, 2009. He was born in Ishpeming, MI on August 1, 1935 to Carl & Ruth (Trebilcock) Superko. Mr. Superko had been employed as a Senior Analyist at Control Data Corp for 35 years until retiring in 1998. He was an avid reader and enjoyed working on the computer &...
Marion Louise Krueger grew up on a farm with a large family, married at a young age and raised a large family of her own. Through the simple things of life she discovered what was important: family, friends and faith. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Born on July 22, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to...
Mrs. Audrey J. Weikert, age 82, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009. She was born in Muskegon, MI on March 27, 1926 to William & Mary (Boozer) Braun and married Rudolph Bylund in June of 1946. After Rudolph's passing, she married Harold Weikert in August, 2000. Mrs. Weikert had been employed as an Administrative Assistant at Mona Shores Public Schools...
Mrs. Gertrude D. Koats, age 99, died Monday, February 16, 2009. She was born in Boyne City, MI on June 27, 1909 to Joseph & Bertha (Turner) Charon and married Frank J. Koats in June of 1929. Mrs. Koats had been employed at Gardner Denver for 24 years until retiring in 1996. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting and reading but...
Lifes most precious gifts are the ones you love and Marilyn Bordeaux enjoyed, cherished and celebrated every moment she spent in the company of her beloved family. An endless source of love, Marilyn looked for ways to give to others, always thinking of their needs before her own. Her great sense of humor and easy manner won her many...
To Lois Hannum there was no greater calling than that of being a mother and no greater feeling than the love of her family. Lois was a woman of faith who viewed each day as a precious gift and she colored the world with her warm and compassionate personality each and every day. Lois had a genuine servants heart...
Whether he was valiantly serving his country, visiting with the customers in his restaurant, or traveling with his wife, Constantine Gus Drelles consistently carried himself with honor, integrity, and compassion. He embraced each day he was given and brought light and life to those around him with his contagious joy and zest for life. It was no secret that...
Joan Riley "Pat" McNally, 79, died on February 10. Mrs. McNally was raised in Chicago, the sixth of nine children in a close-knit Irish-American family. She put herself through the Chicago Teacher's College, graduating with a B.Ed. in 1951. She taught elementary school physical education until 1952, when she married her sweetheart, William F. McNally, an ensign in the...
Barbara Jimerson Morrall was a very special lady - devoted to her family and her faith. She was a strong-willed and loving mother and grandmother, who gave selflessly to enrich the lives of her loved ones. Barbara was a constant in the lives of those who knew her, very dependable and loyal, and her years of dedication afforded her...
Betty Ribesky Johnson treasured every moment, especially those spent in the company of her family and friends. They were the people who she taught, the people who she learned from, and above all else, the people who brought her life immeasurable joy. Though the Great Depression hit many families hard during the 1930s, Bud and Florence (Meyer) Cashbaugh of...
Mrs. Margaret F. Babinec, age 81, died Monday, February 9, 2009. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland on May 20, 1927 to Norman & Margaret (Fergus) Mosser and married Sam Babinec on May 8, 1959. Mrs. Babinec had been employed as a Keypunch Operator at Clarke Floor Machine. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church & enjoyed...
There are some people who live their lives just going through the motions, their lives seeming to fade into the everyday tapestry of live. Then there are those who live their lives with vibrancy and zest, coloring the world with the multi-faceted layers of their personality, just by being who they are each and every day. Dorreen Riddle was...
Whether she was playing a tune on the piano, traveling with her family, or remodeling a house, Lorene Beighley did them all with vibrancy and compassion, embracing both her Lord and her family. She viewed each day as a special gift to cherish and she often set aside her own needs to tend to the needs of others, her...
Robert VanDerStelt, known as Bob to his family and friends, was a multi-talented man. With an IQ of 162, where 150 is considered a genius, Bob was more than just a scholar. Blessed with an incredible musical talent, he shared his love of life and rock and roll music with the world as a touring musician. 1945 was a...
Mr. Frank J. Kinsley, age 71, died Friday, February 6, 2009. He was born in Muskegon, MI on October 3, 1937 to Les & Vivian (Heuser) Kinsley and served his country in the US Army. Mr. Kinsley had been Owner of Kinsley Enterprises Corp. for 35 years. He was a lifetime member of Seaway Gun Club who enjoyed cooking,...