RATHBUN, Todd L., age 46 of Perry, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Perry Chapel with Fr. Larry Delaney officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8pm.

Mr. Rathbun was born on June 12, 1963 in Lansing, MI the son of Louis and Sandra (Taylor) Rathbun. He attended St. Therese School in Lansing and since the age of 16, Todd has been working for L&L Food Centers where he currently worked as Store Director at The Lansing location on Saginaw Hwy. On September 12, 1998, Todd married Michelle King in DeWitt. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, camping with his kids, and loved going to the vacation home with family.

He is survived by his wife, Michelle; 4 children: Amanda Rathbun of Lansing, Robert Rathbun of Daytona Beach, FL, Taylor and Emily Rathbun both of Perry; 2 grandchildren: Tyler and Seth; Parents, Louis and Sandra Rathbun of Lansing; brother, Craig (Lori) Rathbun of Lansing; uncle, Kenneth (Susan) Taylor of Lansing; aunt, Debra (Pat Fortino) Taylor of Idaho; mother-in-law, Wanda (Jim) Wildermuth of Perry; father-in-law, Tom (Carol) King of Perry; grandmothers: Betty Ulchin of Laingsburg, Eileen King of Perry and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Elle’s Place or to the family for Todd’s children.

HULLIBERGER, Patricia Ann – of Otisville, age 71, passed away March 21, 2010 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. A Funeral Service will be held 2 pm Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 E. Davison Rd., Davison; Rev. Robert D. Taylor officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Visitation will be 12-2 pm Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

Patricia was born in St. Joseph, MI on November 24, 1938, daughter of the late Lester and Hilda (Bartel) Brunke. Patricia Brunke married Duane Hulliberger on October 24, 1959.
She is survived by her husband, Duane; children, Stevan (Mechelle) Hulliberger, Angela (Sang) Yim, Eric (Jennifer) Hulliberger; grandchildren, Jonathan, Jacob, Rylee, Lukas, Lily, Lisa, Sandi, Kelly, Torey and Amber; brother, Larry; sisters, Betty, Marilyn, Joyce and Judy; many nieces and nephews. Patricia was preceded in death by her brother, Sonny.

HAUGER, Mary Jean, age 73 of Millington, MI. died Sunday, March 21, 2010 at her home. Last Rites were administered Thursday night, March 18, by Pastoral Administrator Philip Krill with all of her family in attendance. Funeral Services will be 2 P. M. Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at St. Frances Cabrini Xavier Catholic Church in Vassar, MI. with Father Dale Orlik officiating. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Vassar, MI. Family will receive visitors 12 – 2 P.M. Tuesday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family or the charity of your choice. Mary Jean was born February 2, 1937 to Earl and Ida Ruth (Lovejoy) Safford in Saginaw, MI. She graduated from High School then married William Hauger on October 22, 1955 in Vassar, MI. and became the proud mother of nine children. Mary Jean enjoyed sewing, making baskets, crafts, working in flower beds, gardening, house decorating and socializing with neighbors and relatives. She is survived by her husband: William of Millington, children: Ellen (Mark) Miros of Bay City, Brent (Tina) Hauger of Mayville, Patrick Hauger of Millington, Jennifer Hauger of Knoxville, TN, Eric (Dawn) Hauger of Gaines, Aaron (Michelle) Hauger of Vassar, Jeffrey (Melissa) Hauger of Big Rapids, Jason (Lisa) Hauger of Weidman, and Jill Hauger (fiancée: Roger Delgado)of Converse, TX. Seventeen grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mary Jean was preceded in death by her parents: Earl and Ida Safford, brother: Omer Safford, sister: Ruth Rubisch, granddaughter: Amy and grandson: Daniel.

HANKERD, Kindell Marie, 44, died unexpectedly March 20th, 2010 with her family by her side at Hurley Hospital in Flint, MI.

Funeral service will be held 11am Thursday, March 25, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Father Paul Schwermer officiating. Visitation 2-4pm and 6-8pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Per Kindell’s wishes, cremation will take place following the service.  Those desiring may make contributions to the family to set up a scholarship fund for her children.

Kindell was born August 24, 1965 in Flint, MI to Robert and Marilyn (Williams) Ames and graduated from Swartz Creek High School in 1983. She met and married Thomas Hankerd in 1985; she followed him to Norfolk, VA while he was stationed in the Navy.  After Tom’s tour was complete, they returned to Lansing, MI where in 1995 they were blessed with the birth of their first child, Lauren Kelly Hankerd.  In 2008, their family grew with the adoption of two sons Skylar and McKale Hankerd. Kindell’s greatest joy was her family. She was immensely proud of her children and loved nothing more than being a wife and fulltime mother. Kindell was also heavily involved in the support of the Davison Area Community Schools and volunteered her time willingly.

Kindell is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 25 years, Thomas, daughter Lauren (14), sons Skylar (8) and McKale (7), mother Marilyn Ames (friend Debbie), brother Michael (Kim) Ames, Father and Mother-in-law Pat and Mary Hankerd, Brother-in-laws Tim (Gina) Hankerd, Jim (Kim) Hankerd, John (Sue) Hankerd, Jeff Hankerd, Uncles William Bassett, James (Lori)Williams, David Williams, Aunts Phyllis Ames, Kathie Wayland, Joanne (Al) Fountain, Carol (Dick) Corrion, Lisa (Jim) Bohmier, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Ames, Grandparents Cecil and Elsie Ames, Herb and Eunice Williams, Aunts Shelva Bassett and Jenny Ames, Uncles Arvid (Moose) Ames, Duane Ames, Roger Wayland and Brother-in-law Ted Hankerd.

Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s rush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds of circling flight. I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry.  I am not there. I did not die – Mary Elizabeth Frye

The family would like to thank the Hurley Hospital ER and ICU Staff for the wonderful and dedicated care given Kindell.   
Kindell touched the hearts of everyone she met. We are all better people for knowing her. Heaven has a new Angel (in charge).

JOSLIN, Joyce J. (Edwards) – Of Flint, age 73, died Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Avalon Hospice. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to the family.  

Joyce was born in Flint on August 23, 1936, the daughter of the late Emmett and Lucille Edwards.

Surviving are children, Brian of Flint, Melanie Joslin of Flint, Michelle Joslin of Flint, Timothy and wife Claudia of Fenton; grandchildren, Claudia Aguilar of Linden, Hannah Joslin of Linden, Nickolas Joslin of Fenton; great-grandson, Anthony Donald Aguilar Perez of Linden; several cousins and many special friends.

Special thanks to a very special friend, Roberta Smith of Colorado Springs, CO.

She was preceded in death by husband Donald on September 4, 2007.

CALL, Joann K., age 58 of Swartz Creek, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel. Elder Joe Nelson will be officiating at the service with burial to follow in Pine Tree Cemetery, Corunna. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8pm.

Mrs. Call was born on August 18, 1951 in Alma, MI the daughter of Thomas and Helen (Butler) Wallace. She attended High School in Corunna as well as Baker College in Flint where she received an Associate Degree. She married Alan D. Call on March 27, 1976 in Holly, MI.

Mrs. Call served some time as Hospital Administrator for Genesys Health Systems. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Durand. She enjoyed cooking, playing the piano and learning, especially history. She also liked horses and her corvette.

She is survived by her husband, Alan; 8 children: Jeff Chappell, Mark (Karen) Chappell, Stacy (Carl) Turner, Julie Williams, Chad (Rosy) Call, Jeremy (Sarah) Call, Tara Call, Krista Call; 15 grandchildren and sister, Karen (Barry) Jenks.

She was preceded in death by her son Jerrod.

BERENT, Ellen Frances (McCann) – Of Flint, age 92, died Sunday, March 21, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11am Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 2415 Bagley, Flint, Father Thomas Firestone officiating. Burial in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Contributions may be directed to Catholic Outreach or The Thomas J. Berent Memorial Fund. Visitation 4-8pm Monday and 11am-3pm and 5-8pm Tuesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A Rosary will be prayed 7pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Berent will be at the church 10am Wednesday until the time of the Mass.

Ellen was born in Midland, MI on August 17, 1917, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Sian) McCann and was a resident of the Flint area most of her life. Ellen married Jacob Berent on November 15, 1941 in Flint and he preceded her in death in 1966. Ellen was a devout Catholic and a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and St. Pius X Catholic Church. She enjoyed making bracelets and doing jigsaw puzzles and associating with her many friends at American House. Ellen was employed at Carol’s Pizza for many years after raising her family.

Ellen is survived by two sons, David (Christina) Berent and Joseph (Lesle) Berent; Daughter-in-law, Mary Alice Berent; Proud grandmother of Gregg Berent, Pamela (Sean) Saumier, Marc (Sue)Berent, Terese (Michael) McDermott, Thaddeus Berent, Rachel Berent and Lauren Berent; Proud great-grandmother of Jessica Voelker and fiancé Jared Knoodle and Jacob Saumier; Several nieces and nephews.

Ellen was preceded in death by her husband Jacob, son, Thomas, sisters, Elizabeth Kilbreath, Agnes Dittenbir, Margaret Duffiney, Della Herzog, Hazel Smith, Loretta McCann, Leona Coquillard, Mabel McCann, brothers, Thomas, Michael, Russell, Raymond and David McCann.

Special thank you to Dr. Silvia Seoane and McLaren Home Hospice for their care and support.

In remembrance of Ellen, wear your Grandma B’s bracelet!

Service Thursday 10am at the church.

Services Thursday 11am at the church.

Service April 9th@ 1pm at the church.

Graveside service Wednesday @ 1pm.

Service Wednesday 10am at the church.

ROTTIERS, Margaret Anna (List) – of Birch Run, age 88, died Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Frankenmuth Lutheran Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Christ Lutheran Church – 8101 Poellet Rd. in Birch Run. Rev. Dr. Richard Hillenbrand officiating. Burial in Birch Run Cemetery. Friends may call at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Birch Run on Wednesday from 4-8 PM. Margaret will lie in state at the church on Thursday from 10 AM until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Frankenmuth Lutheran Home or Christ Lutheran Church.

Margaret was born October 2, 1921 in Frankenmuth, Michigan to the late Herbert and Renata (Eischer) List. She married Bernard Rottiers on June 24, 1944 in Frankenmuth. Margaret retired from AC in 1985 with 32 years of service. Margaret was a devout Christian and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Birch Run. She was also a member of UAW Local 651. She enjoyed fishing at Houghton Lake and in Canada. She also enjoyed bowling, gardening, flowers and baking pies. She especially loved spending time with her family.

Surviving are: husband: Bernard “Buck”; Daughter: Jeanne (Gary) Hutchinson of Birch Run. Grandson: Jason (Colleen) Hutchinson. 2 great grandchildren: Kate Elizabeth and Maia Nicole, all of Commerce Township. Sister in law: June List of Frankenmuth. Brother in law: Gene Buchinger of Reese. Several nieces and nephews. Margaret was also preceded in death by her brother Rudy List, twin sister, Marie Buchinger and sister Florence Horning.The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Lutheran Home of Frankenmuth. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.

Service Saturday 11am at the church.

Services Wednesday 10am at the church.

Service Sunday 4pm at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness