ROSS – Amazing would sum up the life of James Robert Ross Sr., 57 of Sanford, who died May 10, 2010 at the MidMichigan Medical Center. Also known as honey, dad, Big Jim, Uncle Jim, and a good friend to all. He was born July 1, 1952 in Midland, son of Arlene (Klopp) Ross and the late Jack Ross. Jim was currently employed at B & B Salvage and was married to the love of his life Sandra for almost 38 years. Jim loved to take Sandra for rides to get ice cream and coffee. He so enjoyed just being with her and never drove in the car without holding her hand. Jim was an incredible father always making sure his children were taken care of and he would slip them money every time he had a chance. He loved his grandchildren more than life, taking them for rides on the frontend loader, having sleepovers and only grandpa could pull off the best of bonfires. There was no one who loved to help others like he did. He served as an Executive Deacon in his church for many years, he was one of the best. When you needed work done on your car, he was happy to do it. He would never take your money, but loved to trade you for what you had (usually involved food). He was so fun to be around, between his unique sense of humor and his smile he could change the course of your day.
Jim is survived by his wife, Sandra; son, James (Kylee) Ross of Midland; daughters, Jennifer (Steve) Benzing and Julia Ross both of Midland; grandchildren, Jameson R. Ross, Sydnee T. Ross, Cole M. Benzing and Graham E. Benzing all of Midland; his mother, Arlene Ross of Midland, brothers and sisters, Mary (Jim) Gettel of Sebewaing, Karen (Skip) Brousseau of Bellaire, Robert J. Ross of Coleman, Richard J. (Terri) Ross, John P. (Patti) Ross both of Midland and sister-in-law, Mary Ross of Midland. In addition to his father, Jim was predeceased by a brother, David J. Ross.
~Memorial Service~
Memorial Services will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, May 14, 2010 from the Living Word Church, 2010 N. Stark Rd. Rev. Mark T. Barclay will officiate.
~Visitation~
Jim’s family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service.
~Memorials~
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Jim Ross Family.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Directors, where there will be no visitation.

MUDGE, Frederick G. – Of Flint, age 85, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010 at Genesys Regional Medical Center with family at his bedside.
Funeral service will be held 1p.m. Friday, May 14, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Jim Garfield Sr. officiating. Burial in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation 2-8p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Fred was born in Flint on July 27, 1924, son of Frederick and Lily Mudge. At a young age he moved with his parents to Exeter, England for a brief stay before returning to Flint where he lived out the rest of his days. He joined the US Marine Corps and served during World War II. Fred then met the love of his life, Florence Ann Eckert and they married June 18, 1949. They had five children, Robert (Nancy) Mudge, Dianna Dyer, Sharon Gillmore, Frederick Mudge, Jr. and Mary Ann Mudge. Fred retired 30 years ago as a foreman supervisor at Fisher Body #1. He then went on to work as a bookkeeper for his good friend, Mike Schwartz, at Nathan J’s for many years. He leaves behind two beloved sisters, Elsie (Jim) Elliot of Sun City, FL, Pat (Stan) Gooch of Grand Blanc, MI; sister-in-law, Jean Eckert, his five children, 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife “Flossie”. The Mudge family would like to give special thanks to the ICU Nursing Staff at Genesys Hospital for their kindness and wonderful care during this very difficult time. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com

HOWARD, Alvin, age 94, of Flint, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at The Pines of Swartz Creek. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 14, 2010 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc Twp. Chaplain Goodman Cox officiating. Interment will follow at Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris. Visitation will be Thursday 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to McLaren Hospice Visiting Nurses. Alvin was born September 10, 1915 in Flat Lick, Kentucky the son of James and Ellen (Baker) Howard. Surviving are five sons, Doyle (Teresa) Howard of Mundy Twp., Wayne (D’Alice) Howard of Lennon, Rocky Howard of Flint, Lanny Howard of Mt. Morris, Chapy (Cathy) Howard of Flushing. He also leaves six grandchildren, Brett, Ashley, Cody, Jessica, Lauren, Jenna and one great-grandchild, Lexis; a sister, Bernice Jones of California. He was preceded in death by brother, Thomas and an infant sister, Leora. The family extends special thanks to McLaren Hospice and the staff of the Pines of Swartz Creek. Online condolences may be posted on the obituaries page of
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DUCHAM, Edward “Eddie” William 23, of Midland, died Monday evening, May 10, 2010 while surrounded in love by his family. He was born November 13, 1986 in Midland, son of Alan and Jean (Fulkerson) Ducham of Midland. Eddie was a student at H.H. Dow High School.
Eddie was almost 21 years post bone marrow transplant for a rare genetic disorder called Mucoppolylsaccharidoses, Type 1, Hurler’s Syndrome. Being about the 20th Hurler child in the U.S. to have a lifesaving bone marrow transplant for treatment of Hurler’s Syndrome, he was a pioneer in the field. In October 2009, Eddie was diagnosed with a squamous cell tumor in his lower jaw which took his life and was unrelated to his Hurler’s. Eddie touched many people’s lives. It was truly an honor and a blessing to be his parents. He will live on in our broken hearts forever.
Eddie was a volunteer babysitter at the Midland Community Center Kids Korner where he loved playing with and listening to the voices of the little children. He looked forward to participating in the Center for Independent Living’s HangTime program every summer on Wednesday afternoons. Eddie loved celebrating birthdays, eating cake, and everyone singing the Happy Birthday song. He looked forward to getting together with “The Gang” and especially at Sanford Lake and driving Jim’s boat every summer. Eddie loved not only school, but the bus ride to and from. He was really good at telling the drivers when to STOP and GO. He loved going to the tennis center, bowling, and swimming/hot tubbing with his classmates. Eddie’s favorite class was gym with Mr. Neher. He was an excellent basketball player. Eddie loved his music, and you very rarely saw him without his tape player and bag of children’s songs. Among his favorite songs were, The Cat Came Back, This Little Light of Mine, If You’re Happy And You Know It, Clap Your Hands, Bingo. His favorite books were: Goin on a Bear Hunt, Barney’s Alphabet Fun, Spot Goes to School, Winnie the Pooh, and Brown Bear. He loved going with his buddy, Dawn, on Sunday afternoon excursions. He also loved his walks with his Mom and his good friend, Sue. He said “bless you” to anyone who sneezed, coughed, or cleared their throat whether he knew them or not. Eddie was a huge Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune fan and visited the sets of both shows twice in his lifetime meeting and having his picture taken with Alex Trebek, Vanna White, and Pat Sajack.
He will be sadly and deeply missed by many. He is survived by his parents, Al and Jean; brother, Jason (Wendy) Ducham and their son, Austin of Tennessee; grandmother, Joan Fulkerson of Midland; special aunts, uncles, and cousins, Jim (Tammy) Fulkerson and their children, Todd, Ella, Paige, and Hunter of Midland, Janet (Mark) Forde of Ypsilanti, Bill (Danielle) Ducham and their children, Kirsten, Josh, Billy, and Dani of Reed City; his very best friends, Heather Naessens, Doug Dean, Tony, Dawn, and Anna Sauve, Michelle and Brianne Altman, Pete and Marge Bush, Robert across the street, Sue, and his Midland Lions Club buddies; and by several other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Eddie was predeceased by his grandfathers, Tad Fulkerson, and Chick Ducham; and by his grandmother, Donna Ducham.
~Funeral~
Funeral services for Eddie will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 14th, from the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Chapel, 1200 West Wheeler Street. Rev. Sam Hamilton of Emmanuel Baptist Church will officiate, with graveside burial rites in Midland Cemetery.
~Visitation~
Eddie’s family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., and on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
~Memorials~
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the National MPS Society, PO Box 14686, Durham NC 27709-4686, or MidMichigan Home Care.

BETTESWORTH, Mary L., age 88, of Flint, formerly of Venice FL, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010 at Avalon Hospice. Memorial Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc Twp. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Avalon Hospice. Mary was born January 9, 1922 in Carterville IL, the daughter of the late Joe and Anne Bell (Crouch) Smith. She married George McLeod in 1941 and he preceded her in death in 1962, and she later married Gerald Bettesworth in 1964 and he preceded her in death in 1994. Mary was an avid golfer. She worked for Mott Food Service, and retired from the Flint School System with 15 years of service. Surviving are daughter, Connie (Marvin) Clapp of Flint; son, Donald (Terry) McLeod of Lennon; Grandchildren Paula (Robert) Whalen of Grand Blanc, and Kyle (Heather) McLeod of Grand Rapids; Great Grandchildren, Kacey and Cameron Whalen of Grand Blanc; sister, Barbara Nolte of IL. She is also preceded in death by 4 sisters and 5 brothers. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

VAN HORN, Carl W. of Oakley, Michigan
Passed away Monday morning May 3, 2010 at the V.A. Hospital, Saginaw. Age 73. He was born July 23, 1936 in Oakley. He married Patricia (Adamski) Jan. 19, 1956. She survives him, as do his children: Randy (Helen) Van Horn, James (Suzanne) Van Horn Sr., Michael (Tammy) Van Horn, Carlene (Craig) Lawson, Vicki (Eric) Peaster, Pepe (Jeanna) Hoose. 16 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. His brothers and sisters: Ralph (Rebecca) Van Horn, Mary Ann (Ben) Chambers, Barb Ockerman, Marion (Dale) Lister, Daniel (Ritha) Adamski. Those who have passed away include his parents: Howard and Margaret (Ward) Van Horn, in laws: Lucille and Victor (Mendyk) Adamski and a daughter in Christ Jeanna Hoose. Carl was a Korean War Veteran of the Army, He was the 1st. Police Chief of Oakley, He had been on the Chesaning Police Department, The Chesaning Twp. Police Department. He had worked Baker College Security. He served on the original Chesaning-Brady Fire Board. He had served on the Oakley Village Council, The Oakley-Brady Harvest Festival. He was a member of The Chesaning American Legion. He worked 37 years at G.M. Turnsted Plant. He was a member of local 336. Funeral service will take place on Friday May 7, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Misiuk Funeral Home of Chesaning. Pastor Frank Ward will officiate with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oakley, with Military Honors. Friends may call at the Misiuk Funeral Home of Chesaning on Thursday from 12 noon until 9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family for the Palliative Hospital Room at the V.A. Hospital. www.misiukfuneralhome.com

SHARPE, Evangeline C. “Babe” – formerly of Clio, age 81, died Monday May 3, 2010 at Hurley Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1 PM Thursday May 6, 2010 at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio. Burial at West Vienna Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3-8 PM and on Thursday from 12 noon until time of services at 1 PM. Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Mary’s School in Sault Ste. Marie or the charity of one’s choice.
Babe was born January 7, 1929 in Hessel, MI to the late John and Lillian (Welch) Romano and resided in Clio since 1965. She married James F. Sharpe on March 21, 1953. He preceded her in death on February 24, 2004. She was an LPN for McLaren Regional Medical Center for 20 years retiring in 1985. Babe was a former member of Saints Charles and Helena Catholic Church and the Clio Senior Citizens. She enjoyed her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, crocheting and her computer.
Surviving are: 8 children, Patricia Rolland of GA, Clayton “Jim” (Mary) McKelvie of Mooreville, Kathy Sommersberger of WI, Patrick (Dena) Peck of OK, Hugh Peck of WI, Debbie (Royce) Autry of Mt. Morris, Jodie McCarron of Flint and Krista Sharpe of Flint; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Joseph (Faye) Romano of OK; 5 sisters, Amelia LaTour of Sault Ste. Marie, Frances (Art) Cook of Barbeau, Delores (Joe) Normandin of MA, Wanda Monroe of IN, Angeline (Jefferson) Schuler of Flint; many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by: her son Steven; daughter Mary; sons-in-law Scott Rolland and Fred McCarron; 3 sisters, Cecelia, Theresa and Wilma. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.
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REYNOLDS, Rory David — Age 59, of Lennon, died May 2, 2010 at University Hospital, Ann Arbor. Funeral Services will be 12:30 PM Friday, May 7 at Lennon Wesleyan Church, 11280 E. Lennon Rd., Lennon. Interment will be 2:30 PM Friday at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Thursday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, and 11:30 AM until the time of the funeral Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make contributions to the Rory Reynolds Memorial Fund (for his grandchildren.) Rory was born November 19, 1950 in Flint. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam from 1969-1971 as a Combat Engineer. He married Mary A. Rabb October 6, 1973 in Grand Blanc. He retired from Chevrolet V-8 Engine Plant with 30 years of service. Surviving are: wife Mary; two children, Roxanne Reynolds of the U.S. Army currently serving in Iraq, Ryan and wife Sarah Reynolds of Jackson; grandchildren, Dean, Joseph, Austin, Sophia, and Owen; mother, Constance Walker of Scottville, MI; sisters, Denise Dongvillo of Scottville, MI, Renita and husband Craig Keelor of Swartz Creek, Tina and husband Juan Yabarra of Hunterville, NC; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved pets Monty and Jack. He was preceded in death by his father Rodger; and nephew Rodger Hodson. Tributes and condolences may be shared at the obituaries page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

MILLER, Muriel “Pat” – Of Flint, age 73, died Monday, May 3, 2010 at Harper Hospital.
Funeral service will be held 2p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Westside Community Baptist Church, 5090 West Pasadena Avenue, Flint Township, Pastor Ed Emmerling officiating.
Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.
Visitation 12-9p.m. Wednesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. Mrs. Miller will be at the church 1p.m. Thursday until the time of the service.
Muriel was born on February 14, 1937,daughter of the late Norman and Alta (Kittle) Stuart. She was a member of Westside Community Baptist Church and the Red Hats Society. She loved being a bus driver in the Carman-Ainsworth School District and spending time with her kids and grandkids.
Surviving are children, Terry (Janie) Towns, Bryan (Gina) Towns, Annette (Chris) Howser, Michelle Miller; Grandchildren, Amanda, T.J., Justin, Amanda Carroll, Angela and Destiny; Great-grandchildren, P.J., Jacob, Samantha, Shyanne and Dallas; 2 sisters, 2 brothers.
Special thanks to Jackie Martinez and Ruthy Eckler and for all their help.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com

HANLIN (Hasting), Marion Irene of Walloon Lake, Michigan formerly of Millington passed away peacefully at the Hospice of Palm Beach County with her family at her side. Marion was 73.
Marion was born in Detroit Michigan on September 18, 1936 to Shirley & Ruth (McIntyre) Hastings. After meeting at North Lake where Marion’s family had a summer cottage, she married Jerry W. Hanlin on February 16, 1957. Jerry brought Marion to Millington where they raised their four sons’ and operated the family business, Hanlin Funeral Home. Marion retired in 1996 from teaching Adult Education in Flint, Michigan for 15 years.
Marion her parents and sister where founding members of St. James Presbyterian Church in Detroit. Marion Graduated from Denby High school in Detroit and attended Western Michigan University before her marriage; she later returned to Central Michigan University and received her Teaching Degree in 1981.
While in Millington Marion was active in The Millington Woman’s Club as former President and State Delegate where along with her sister in-law Ardith Hanlin, she and other Woman’s Club Members were instrumental in sponsoring a charter for the Millington Junior Woman’s Club which is still active today. Marion was instrumental in the success of the Millington Athletic Boosters Club. Along with Jerry, she was a founding Member of the original Millington Chamber of Commerce and was responsible for the first Christmas decorations for the Village. With Beverly Chapin she organized the Millington Cooperative Pre-School in the late 1960’s.
Marion was a former member of the Vassar Golf and Country Club, The Petoskey Garden Club, The Walloon Lake Country Club, Officer of the Colonial Club Association in Florida where she worked to restore their Florida Home after the Hurricane of 2005. Marion took special pride in her work with the Woman’s Circle of Boynton Beach where she organized fund raisers and helped educate Haitian Immigrant Woman to better their lives for themselves and there children.
When she and Jerry retired they split the year between the family cottage at Walloon Lake, Michigan and their winter home in Boynton Beach, Florida.
Marion leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 53 years Jerry, four sons Jeff Hanlin & David Lincoln, Bill & Tami Hanlin, Jerry Hanlin & Brenda Green and Jim Hanlin, Grandchildren Spencer and Madeline Hanlin, beloved little friend Hunter Lincoln, niece Rhea Vezmar, nephew Tom Morgan., close cousins Lavina Pryzbylski, Wally Ross, Betsy Ross and families including Betsy and Mike Carlen and their daughters Jamie and Megan. Marion was also especially proud of her Hanlin nieces, Melissa, Stephanie and Amy. Memories of Marion’s love of life and fun will be remembered by the large Hastings Family and her many, many friends. Marion is preceded in death by her parents, a dear sister Betty Morgan, Aunt and Uncle Bessie and Clifford Ross and other extended family members.
In lieu of Flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Association.
http://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/donate

Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Psalm 100.

Visitation:
Friday, May 7, 2010
2:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Service:
Saturday, May 8, 2010
11:00 AM
Special Services:
The burial will follow at the Millington Township Cemetery. Rev. John Becker will deliver the funeral message and committal prayers. You’re welcome to express personal condolences or share a memory by clicking view/send.

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MAJESTIC, Martha J. – Of Grand Blanc, age 65, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at her residence, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 11824 South Saginaw, Grand Blanc, Father Kenneth F. Coughlin officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, MI 48507. A Scripture Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Majestic will be at the church from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of the Mass. Martha was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 23, 1944, the daughter of Hobert and Martha Carrigan and was a resident of Grand Blanc since 1973. She married Roy Majestic on October 17, 1964. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church; was a Eucharistic Minister and Lector, member of Third Order Franciscan, part of All FOR cell group and a member of CRHP. Surviving are husband, Roy; three children, Angela Majestic of Atlanta, Georgia, Patrick and wife Kristi of Swartz Creek,

Amy and husband Randy Lampert of Atlanta, Georgia; seven grandchildren, Justin, and Megan Goetz, Madison, Lily, Kaline, and Loben Majestic and Stella Lampert; many nieces and nephews that referred to her as Aunt Mouse. She was preceded in death by her baby, Brian Majestic; parents, Hobert and Martha Carrigan; seven brothers and one sister.

JOHNSON, Helen G. – of Mt. Morris, age 90, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio. Hank Messing officiating. Cremation to follow. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 AM until time of service at 1 PM. Contributions may be made to Genesys Hospice.

Helen was born January 14, 1920 in Birch Run to the late Ernest and Gladys (Leach) Sims and resided in Mt. Morris the past 32 years. She married Virgil Johnson on May 15, 1960.

Surviving are: husband, Virgil; 2 children, Mallory (Michael) Lomboy of OH, James (Lisa) Johnson of CA; 3 grandchildren, April, JJ and Trisha; 5 great-grandchildren, CJ, Heavenly, Luke, Simon and Eden. A sister, Leota Jones, and a brother, Glen, also preceded her in death. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.

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CHAFFIN, Naomi L. – of Clio, age 73, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Avalon Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Friday, April 30, 2010 at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio. Rev. Audrey Charlton officiating. Cremation to follow. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 2-9 PM and on Friday from 12 noon until time of service at 1 PM.

Naomi was born April 29, 1936 in Dexter, MO to the late Ralph and Gladys (Bagby) Rainey and had resided in the Flint area most of her life. She married Howard Chaffin on September 25, 1955 in York, SC. She retired from AC in April 1991. Naomi enjoyed golfing, bowling, sewing, knitting, crochet, cooking and donating to the Indians.

Surviving are: husband, Howard; 4 brothers, George (Joyce) Rainey of Flint, Harold (Betty) Rainey of White Lake, Carl (Linda) Rainey of Brandon, MS, Larry (Sue) Rainey of Lambertville; sister-in-law, Jean (Larry) Farmer of Sandusky; many nieces and nephews. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.

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