YELLE, Henry Joseph, age 85 of Mt. Morris passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010. Private services have been held. Henry was born September 14, 1924 in Petoskey. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII. Henry was employed by Fisher Body as a truck driver until his retirement. Surviving are his daughter, Linda Hylton and husband, Billy of Mt. Morris and 7 grandchildren. Services provided by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc Twp., where online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

WALKER, Perry Walker Jr., (P J) age 23, of Fostoria passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at St. Mary’s of Michigan. Funeral Mass will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Mayville, Monday April 5, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. with Father William Bonnici officiating. With cremation following. Family will receive visitors on Saturday, April 3, from 6 to 8 P.M. and Sunday, April 4, 1 to 8 P.M at Avram Funeral Home of Mayville, a Scripture Service at 7 pm Sunday evening, and from 10 A.M. until time of service at the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Mayville. Memorials may be made to the Family Fund. Perry was born October 17, 1986 in Warren, Michigan to Perry and Kathy ( Velliquette) Walker. He is a 2004 graduate of Mayville High School. He attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. Perry worked at the Darling Bolt Co. in Warren Mi. Perry had many hobbies, he loved his dogs and hunting, auto restoration, motorcycling, movies, music, playing cards, billiards, and being with his friends. He was a jokester, a teaser and enjoyed video games. Perry is survived by his parents; Perry and Kathy of Mayville, One Brother; Allen (Nikki) Walker, Four Sisters; Christina (Brandon) Smithhart, of Mayville, Megan Geralds-Walker and Angel Walker both of Mayville. Special sister; Leslie van Tellingen of the Netherlands, Girlfriend; Rachel Coon of Fostoria, A Niece and Nephew; Layla and James Smithhart, and special companions, Lily and Loki. He is preceded in death by his Grand parents; Lena and Edward Velliquette, Ethel and Allen Walker. Friends may share an on line condolence at www.avramfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Avram Funeral Home, 6028 Lincoln St. P.O. BOX 130, Mayville, Mi 48744. Telephone 989-843-5441

VILDERS, Willem Sr. – Age 79, of Holly, died April 2, 2010 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Visitation will be held 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Karl Richter Campus, Special Services, 920 E. Baird St., Holly, MI 48442. Willem was born February 22, 1931 in in Amsterdam the son of Johannes Gerardus and Berta (DerHaag) Vilders. He served in the Dutch Army and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Korea. Mr. Vilders retired from Chrysler with 45 years of service. He was the founder and former president of the Bromeliad Society. He had resided in Detroit most of his life, the last several years in Warren. Surviving are: children, Willem Jr. (Lesley) of Holly, Debra (Larry) Stuhrberg of Linden, Mark of Clinton Twp., Brian (Rasima), Scott (Stepania) all of Italy; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Han (Ans)of The Netherlands; special friend, Anne Kroll of Warren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Todd Vilders; sister, Carla Wijnberg. Very special thanks to Heartland Hospice for their kindness. Tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of

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SPAULDING, Stella Arlene (Norman) – Of Otisville, age 73, died Saturday, April 3, 2010 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Visitation 10a.m. Wednesday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held 1p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Burial in Flint Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Stella was born in Flint on July 21, 1936. Stella graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Flint. She enjoyed her gardening, which was her pride and joy and spending time with her family. Stella retired from AC Spark Plug in 1981.

Surviving are husband, Teddy; 7 children, Lawrence Cadroy of Otisville, MI, Susan (Joe) Gordon of Saline, MI, Cynthia (Kirby) Hamilton of Fenton, MI, Caroline (Johnnie) Williamson of Charlotte, NC, Rebecca (Kenneth) Maxwell of Gladwin, MI, Roxanne (Joel) Bennett of Clio, MI and Kimberly (David) Neumann of Mt. Morris, MI; 17 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; Brother, Art (Barbara) Norman of Davison, MI; 2 sisters, Marlene (Bob) Wind of Austin, TX, Judy (Ron) Worley of GA; Several nieces and nephews; Her dog, Sparky, cat, Smokey.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Edward Joseph Cadroy, Jr.

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SCHATZLEY, Louise “Lou” Schatzley, of Davison age 85 died Friday April 2, 2010 at Genesys Hospice Care Center. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am Tuesday April 6, 2010 at the Goodrich United Methodist Church 8071 S. State Goodrich. Pastor Ruth McKown officiating with burial following at Davison Cemetery. Family will receive visitors from 2-4 and 6-8 pm Monday April 5, 2010 at the funeral home. Mrs. Schatzley will lie in state at the church from 10:00am Tuesday until time of services. Those desiring may make contributions in Louise’s name to the Church Memorial Fund or Genesys Hospice. Louise was born in Williford Arkansas July 11, 1924 the daughter of the late; Theodore & Minnie (Hyatt) Spurlock. She spent many years in Naples Fla. and the Burton –Davison area. She was joined in marriage to Walter Schatzley in 1950 and he preceded her in death in 2000. She was a member of the Goodrich United Methodist Church. Surviving are children; Gary Rodney Tompkins, Denise (Dale) Miller, and Kandra (Herb) Boyd. Grandchildren; Michael Boyd and Leslie (Tony) Cicalo. Great grandchildren; Brendan Cicalo and Averie Cicalo, and a host of other relatives and special companion Angel. She is preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

MURDOCK, Steven A. – of Montrose and Flushing, age 48, died Thursday, April 2, 2010 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 1PM Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Montrose, Rev. Dr. Mary Lloyd officiating. Interment to follow in Montrose Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-9PM, Monday from 12-4 and 6-9PM and on Tuesday from 11AM until the time of service. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses.

Steve was born on June 6, 1961 in Flint, Michigan to Carl and Donna (Wilbur) Murdock. He graduated from Hill-McCloy High School in 1979. He attended the Community Hope Church of God in Flushing. Steve was a very gifted athlete who excelled in baseball. He was a skilled craftsman and enjoyed bike riding, woodworking and playing horseshoes. Steve was a very loving person who always put others first. He had a very big heart. Steve was always willing to lend a helping hand and his caring and compassionate nature will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Surviving are: son, Matthew Murdock of Montrose; daughter and best-friend, Krysta Shubert-Murdock of Flint; mother, Donna Murdock of Montrose; brothers, Daniel (Peggy), Raymond (Rose), Bruce (Rose), Mark (Mary), Bradley, Jeffery (Karen), Eric (Miranda), Brian (Linda); step-children, Jason and Erica; 2 nieces and nephews; 25 great-nieces and nephews; former wife, Ruby (James) Groves; friend, Wendy Doan; dogs, Duke and Sadie. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Carl in 1992 and his brother, James in 2000. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.

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DOWLESS, Lawrence R. Sr. “Randy” – of Mt. Morris, age 61, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. A Funeral Service will be held 10 am Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison, Pastor Dwight Rottiers officiating. Visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 pm Tuesday and Wednesday.

Randy was born in King City, California on April 23, 1948, son of the late Lewis Dowless and Mozelle (Williamson) Collins. He worked as a Foreman for GM before retiring in 2001 after 33 years of service. Randy was an avid reader and loved hunting, fishing and singing.
Randy is survived by his sons, Lawrence Jr. and Lucas; daughter, Leasha (Adam) Lovern; grandchildren, Stephanie, Tricia, Tabbitha, Lawrence III, Jacob, Alison, Lance, Logan, Cole and Jayde; sisters, Janice (Glenn) Fielding and Kaye (Collins) Crawford; brothers, Mark (Maggie) Collins and Clay Collins; stepbrother, Jimmy Crossnoe; Mary and Scott Evans; stepmother, Mary Dowless; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. A special thanks to niece, Gloria (Crawford) Coats for her dedication to him. He was preceded in death by his stepdad, Cecil M. Collins Jr. The family would like to give a special thank you to his friends, other family members and those that helped him with his needs and joys.
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CURTIS, FREDERICK M. CURTIS, age 91 of Otter Lake, died Friday, April 2, 2010 at his home. His funeral service will be 11AM Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Hudson Funeral Service, Rev. James Franklin and Rev. Clarence Moorhouse officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Lapeer. Visitation will be Monday from 2-7PM at Hudson Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hometown Home Health Care and Hospice, 1681 Woodbridge Park Drive, Lapeer, MI, 48446 or Otter Lake Church of the Nazarene, 12351 Lake Rd., Otter Lake, MI, 48464. Frederick was born on July 8, 1918 to Rolland and Gertrude (Loomis) Curtis. He married Helen Whipple on July 23, 1938 in Columbiaville, MI. He retired after 31 years from General Motors-Buick Motor Division in February 1980. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, camping, watching sports, and traveling to Florida and Wyoming. Surviving is his wife, Helen; Daughter: Patricia (Stephen) Roberts; Grandchildren: Scott (Sharon) Roberts of Indianapolis, IN., and Eric Roberts of Clawson, MI.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters. The family would like thank Hometown Home Health Care and Hospice and nurses, Deanna, Shelly, and Kathy. Also a special thanks to Sara Wermuth for all of her care and assistance.

CRANE, James – Of Mt. Morris, age 55, died Friday, April 2, 2010 at Genesys Hospice Care Center in Goodrich. A memorial service will be held 5pm Tuesday April 6, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Genesys Hospice Care Center in Goodrich. Visitation 3pm Tuesday until the time of the service at the funeral home.

James was born in Flint on February 12, 1955, and was a resident of Mt. Morris most of his life. On December 28, 1974, he married Sheila Belton. James was employed with GM Power Train from 1978, retiring in 2009. He was also a member of UAW Local #599.

Surviving are wife, Sheila; Daughter, Stefani and husband Tony Rusch; Step-mother, Jean Crane; Brother, Ed and wife Bev Crane; Sister, Linda and husband Mark Cline and sister Kathy; 2 step-sisters; 1 step-brother.

He was preceded in death by son, Jason, parents Maurice and Betty Joe.

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BRILINSKI, Robert W. – Of Flint, age 77, died Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Select Specialty Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Reverend Paul Boerger officiating. Burial in Crestwood Cemetery. Visitation 3-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Robert was born in Flint, Michigan on April 6, 1932 and resided in Flint most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On October 25, 1952 he married Mary Lagness. Mr. Brilinski was employed by AC Spark Plug Division for 38 1/2 years, retiring in 1988. Surviving are wife, Mary; three sons, Darrell and wife Rhonda, Dan, Dale and wife Pam, all of Flint; five grandchildren, Brandon, Mandi, Jeff, Jeremy and Cortney; three great-grandchildren, Evan, Tiona and Mya. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister; two grandchildren and one great-grandson.

BITTNER, Doris “Irene” Bittner, 82, of Reese, died early Saturday Morning, April 3, 2010 at the Cartwright Center in Saginaw. The former Doris “Irene” Pscholka was born July 4, 1927 in Flint, daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Peters) Pscholka. She lived in Saginaw and attended Arthur Hill High School. She met and married Carl F. Bittner December 7, 1946 in Saginaw at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. He predeceased her May 19, 2004. The couple resided on their family farm in Reese for the remainder of their lives. Irene was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Reese and volunteered her time at the Bethesda Store in Saginaw. She was a member of TOPS in Reese and was a Cub Scout Den Mother for several years. She was known throughout the Reese community for several of her famous dishes; potato salad, cherry pies, bean soup, deviled eggs, and many more. The people of Reese looked forward to seeing what dish Irene brought to the tailgate parties before a Reese High School Friday night football game. She and Carl enjoyed watching many little league and Reese High School Athletic events. They also enjoyed many years wintering in Mission, Texas. She was always there to help the guys on the family farm with meals, rides or whatever she could do to help out. Surviving are her loving children and their spouses, Bernie and Debbie (Keyes) Bittner of Reese; Jean and Tom Beyer of Saginaw; and Mark Bittner of Reese; three grandchildren; Jeff Beyer and his wife Beth of E. Syracuse, N.Y.; Jennifer Beyer of Ann Arbor; and Jason Bittner of Reese; one great grandchild, Frederick Beyer and her brother, Alton Pscholka of Indianapolis IN. In addition to her parents and husband, Irene was predeceased by her grandson Steven Bittner, January 23, 1986, her sister, Phyllis Koinis and her brother, William Pscholka.

~FUNERAL~
Funeral services will take place at 11 a. m. Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from the Trinity Lutheran Church in Reese. Rev. Robert Bennett and Vicar Adam Lehman will both officiate with burial to follow in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
~VISITATION~
Irene’s family will receive friends at the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 9940 Saginaw Street in Reese on Monday from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of services.
~MEMORIALS~
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Trinity Lutheran Church.

WOODS, Melba Louise – of Flint, age 79, passed away March 30, 2010 at her residence. A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison, Pastor Larry Cameron officiating. Burial will follow in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 PM Wednesday and 12-2 PM Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Guiding Light Tabernacle of Flint.
Melba was born in Clarkston, Missouri on September 7, 1930, daughter of the late Alvie Dee and Madie (Pollard) Moore. She married Robert Woods on November 20, 1948 and he preceded her in death on February 6, 2005. Melba attended College to learn shorthand and she worked at Ternstedt and Pepsi Cola as a bookkeeper. She loved listening to Elvis and playing bingo. Melba was a member of Guiding Light Tabernacle. She loved her church and God and taught Sunday School for many churches. Melba was a 50 year avid antique collector with her husband.

Melba is survived by her children, Michael (Debra), David and Kimberly; grandchildren, Guy, Jeffrey (Angela); step grandchildren, Matthew Mondeau, Jennifer (Nathan) Kellaway; great-grandson, Alec Kellaway; sisters, WilsaDee Fawks and Glenda (Bill) Atteberry; sister-n-law, Ruth Woods. She was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Hurley and brother, Dorman Moore.

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MCCORMACK, Carol K. – Of Birch Run, age 66, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw. Funeral arrangements will be announced.

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HOWARD, Truman “Ben” Age 94, of Antrim Township, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso on Sunday March 28, 2010. Ben was a farmer, ran an excavating business, and was a master welder. He had also worked for Chevrolet and Simplicity Engineering. Services will be at Bancroft United Methodist Church Saturday, April 3 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Jeremy Benton officiating. Interment will be at Glass River Cemetery in Antrim Township. Visitation is at Watkins’ Brothers Funeral Home in Bancroft Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm with a Masonic Service Friday at 7:30 p.m. Ben was born on the family farm in Antrim Township on November 27, 1915 the second of six children born to Benjamin Franklin Jr. (Linn) and Nina Imogene (Dean) Howard. He attended Morgan #1 Country School and Owosso High School. He graduated from Bancroft High School as the Salutatorian of the Class of 1933. Ben was a member of the Bancroft Methodist church for 80 years and had served as Lay Leader. He sang in the choir where he met the love of his life, the new school teacher from Kalamazoo, Anna Ruth Norcross. They were married at Ft. McPherson, Georgia July 10, 1942 and were married more than 62 years when Anna passed away in 2005. Ben went into the U.S. Army in September 1941. He was a Jeep driver, leading supply convoys in Europe for the 35th Infantry Division. His unit was in five campaigns: Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was an Expert Rifleman and earned the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged in November 1945. After the war, Ben and Ann built their home on the family farm and called it BenAnna Ranch. They raised two daughters there and their home was always open to cousins from the city to experience and enjoy the adventure of a farm in the summertime. Ben was an excellent harmonica player and he and his friend Clayton Conrad entertained as an amateur act at the Cheasaning Show Boat. Ben also wrote light verse and his work was published as “For Better or Verse: The View From BenAnna Ranch.” Ben was a Boy Scout in his youth, a 4-H Leader, past member of the 4-H Council and Antrim Township Board. He was a member of the Shiawassee County Historical Society, serving as President for fifteen years. He was involved in saving the Lemon School and worked on the church in the Corunna Historical Village in McCurdy Park. He was a Past Master of the Bancroft Masonic Lodge # 382 which merged with Perry Masonic Lodge # 350 F&AM. He was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Bay City Consistory. Ben never really retired. He continued to make improvements to the farm with his backhoe, worked on welding projects, mowed his lawn and cut weeds with the brush hog. He carried a radio on his tractor so he could listen to Detroit Tiger baseball games as he worked. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, a faithful friend, a man of integrity who loved the beauty of the earth and all its creatures, great and small. He led by example with patience, kindness and a twinkle in his eye, always ready to share the humor of life. He will be missed by the many people whose lives he touched. He is survived by his daughters and their husbands, Elizabeth and Lawrence Poe of Morrice and Peggy and Dr. Ronald Niksich of Georgetown, Texas; granddaughters Sarah Niksich and Emily and husband Curt Laughlin of Austin, Texas and Joanna Poe of Munith, Michigan; brother Henry Howard of Morrice. He is also survived by nephews and nieces: the Hulberts – Bill and Caroline, Jerry and Gail, Gary and Diana; the Jarrads – Jim and Katy and Mary Sang; the Mortimores – John and Bridget, and Nina; cousins Bill Vogt, Rhua Bliss, and Doris Perkins; several of Ann’s nieces and nephews. Also good friends Frances Durling, class of 1933, Ivan Conger, Raymond Love, Lyle and Dee Buchanan, Sharon Bower and Barbara Williamson. Ben was predeceased by his wife Ann, his parents, infant brother Worthington, sisters Ruth Jarrad, Harriet Hulbert and Ellen Mortimore, nephew George Mortimore, friends Glenn Durling and John Vince Wright, special cousin and neighbor Calvin Howard. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Cancer Center, Memorial Hospital’s special angels of Three-south, and Dr. Santiago. Memorials are suggested to the Bancroft United Methodist Church or the Shiawassee County Historical Society. Online condolences can be sent to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com

EBEL, Theodore J. – of Burton, age 71, passed away March 29, 2010 at Hurley Medical Center. A Funeral Service will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison, Pastor Felton Shoults officiating. Burial will follow in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-8 PM Wednesday and 11 AM until time of service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Burton Senior Center or American Heart Association.
Theodore was born in Sebewaing, MI on April 23, 1938, son of the late Fred and Lydia (Schafer) Ebel. He worked at General Motors for 36 years and actively volunteered at the Burton Senior Center.

Theodore is survived by his wife, Helen; children, Ann White, Brian (Audra) Ebel, Patrick Fairchild, Pam Henry and Paul (Tammi) Fairchild; 16 grandchildren; siblings, Don, George, Fred and Jan.

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DAKIN, Vernon M. “Marty” – of Montrose, age 69, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at his residence. Friends may call at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio on Saturday from 12 Noon to 5 PM. Cremation to follow. Contributions may be made to the McLaren Home Health and Hospice.

Marty was born November 12, 1940 in Flint to Vernon and Gertrude (Charron) Dakin and Josephine Turner. He was raised in New Lothrop and graduated from New Lothrop School. He has lived in Clio, Mt. Morris and Montrose since then. He married Helen Bolin on October 16, 1987 in Mt. Morris. Marty retired form Pontiac Truck and Bus on November 11, 1991. He loved the outdoors, animals and going for country drives.

Surviving are: wife, Helen; 5 children; Dana Dakin (special friend Sue Kaan) of Montrose, Lisa (Ron) Sujak of Montrose, Annie (Bill) Crow of Lapeer, Butch Dakin of Mt. Morris (their mother, Bev (Rick) Shanks), and daughter Nan (Tim) Kohler of Clare; 4 grandchildren, Chris Crow, Chloe Crow both of Lapeer, Matthew Gleason of Gladwin, Rene Scott of Petersburg; great-grandchildren; Cody, Cheyanne and Hunter; siblings, Dolores (Chuck) Renner of New Lothrop, Courtney (Larry) McBride of CA, Pat Stebbins of GA; sister-in-law, Pat Turner of AZ; numerous nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a brother Jerry Turner. The family extends a special thank you to Sally and Mikala from McLaren Hospice for their loving care. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.

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BOWMAN, Dale W. – of Traverse City, formerly of Flushing, age 83, died Monday, March 29, 2010 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Funeral arrangements will announced.

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WOLF, Lloyd Arthur – of Flint, age 83, passed away March 28, 2010 at Avalon Hospice. Cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will take place. Burial will be in Great Lakes National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Genesee County Animal Shelter, G-4351 Pasadena Ave., Flint, MI 48504.

Lloyd was born in Bay City, MI on October 7, 1926, son of the late Lloyd Henry and Stephanie (Karpus) Wolf. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy during WWII. Lloyd married Helen Rose Forro on September 13, 1947. Helen preceded him in death on November 18, 2008. Lloyd was a former member of St. Leo Catholic Church and a current member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Flint.
Lloyd is survived by his children, David Wolf, Mary Beth (Fred) Clough, William (Andrea) Wolf and Christopher (Alicia) Wolf; grandchildren, Anne Marie, Jason, Natalie, Christina, Sarah, Nathan, Cameron, Kacie and Ethan and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Steven and sister, Marge.

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TOPOLINSKI, F. Paul – Of Fenton, age 83, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Caretel Inns of Linden. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 North Adelaide Street, Father David Harvey officiating. Burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Catholic Outreach or St. John’s Gift Campaign. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A Knights of Columbus Vigil Service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mr. Topolinski will be at the church from 10:30 a.m. Wednesday until the time of the Mass. Paul was born in Flint, Michigan on April 3, 1926, to John A. and Josephine (Doyle) Topolinski. He graduated from St. Michael’s High School in 1944 and then General Motors Institute. He lived most of his life in Fenton, and was self-employed as a tax accountant. He was a member and past president IIAM and the National Society of Public Accountants since 1952. Paul was active at St. Agnes Flint and then St. John’s Evangelist Church of Fenton. He was a Third & Fourth Degree Life time Knight of Columbus and a faithful usher at the 8:00 A.M. service. He was a World War II veteran, lifetime member of the Elks and a member of the Moose in Fenton. He was a loving Grandpa (Paw) to his grandchildren. Paul will be sadly missed by all of his family, friends and clients who loved him dearly. Surviving are wife, Mary Ellen (Hanley); sons, Paul (friend Chris), John (Sharon); daughter-in-law, Karen; grandchildren, Jamie (Evan), Jerry, Erin, Jonathan and Mario; great-grandchild, Mason. He is also survived by his sisters, Jean (Jack) Delaney and Joan (Andy) Andrews and sister-in-law, Dorothy. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jerry, in 2007; brothers, Donald and Leonard. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Kathy Stewart for all of her help.

LELAND, Donald E., age 87 of Durand, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the Durand Senior Care and Rehab Center. Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm on Friday, April 2, 2010 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel with Rev. John Walworth officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8pm.

Mr. Leland was born on March 10, 1923 in Durand the son of Eugene and Gladys (Swan) Leland. He married Phyllis Tullar in Durand on May 18, 1946 and together raised 2 sons.

Mr. Leland was the owner and operator of Leland Pontiac Car Dealership in Durand for many years. He enjoyed doing crafts and loved boating and the water.

Mr. Leland is survived by his wife of 63 years, Phyllis; son, Tad (Delight) Leland of Ft. Myers, FL; 3 grandchildren: Luke, Adrianne, Keith; 1 great grandson, Gabe; sister, Linda (Bill) Russell.

He was preceded in death by his son, Chad, both parents and 3 brothers.

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HODGES, James Thomas of Flint age 76 died Thursday March 25, 2010 at Brian’s House Hospice. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday March 30, 2010 at the Hansen Funeral Home Groves Chapel Downtown Davison. Rev. Sarah LaRose-Nettell officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park with military honors under the auspices of Davison American Legion Post 267. The family will receive visitors from 1-4 and 6-8 pm Monday at the funeral home. James was born in Ackerman Mississippi on October 20, 1933 the son of late: James & Myrtle (Franklin) Hodges. James enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. He leaves to cherish his memory; daughter Mitzi Peacock of Oxford, son Larry and wife Kim Hodges of Flint, several grandchildren and step-children, sister Marie Burton of Mississippi and a host of other relatives. He is preceded in death by his wife Dean.

COOK, Arthur “Pack Rat”, age 72 of Durand, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Genesys Hospice in Goodrich. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at the Durand Church of the Nazarene, 9725 E. Monroe Rd. Durand, MI 48429 with Pastor Mike McCarty officiating. The family will receive friends at the church 1 hour prior to the service.

Mr. Cook was born on September 8, 1937 in Flint, Michigan the son of Arthur W. and Dora Jane (Luther) Cook. He married Sherry Brand in Flint in April of 1964 and together raised 6 children. Mrs. Cook passed on September 15, 2001.

Mr. Cook was an active supporter of the Shiawassee Humane Society and had worked many years for Cameron Tool in Lansing.

Mr. Cook is survived by his 6 children: Arthur McCayhill of TN, Donna (Greg) Hehn of Linden, Mary (Pat) Woodbury of FL, Joseph (Deb) Cook of Durand, Ronald (Vicki) Cook of Ohio, Michael (Judy) Cook of Lennon; special friend: Brenda Hildebrandt of Durand; 16 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 5 sisters: Patricia, Marguerite, Therese, Deborah, Michelle;2 brothers: Randy, George and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry and both parents

Services will be held at the church.

Services will be held at the church.