BENKERT, Maxine Marion of Saginaw, Michigan

Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2010, age 84 years.

Maxine Baker was born in Saginaw, Michigan March 17, 1926 the daughter of the late Anton and Edna (Fischer) Baker.  She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1943.  She married Robert Benkert August 24, 1946.  He predeceased her December 24, 2009.  She was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church and worked at the church funeral luncheons for many years.  She enjoyed sewing.

Maxine is survived by two sons and a daughter,  Ronald (Julie) Benkert, Judith (Wesley) Allen, Wayne (Lois) Benkert, seven grandchildren; Aaron (Lisa) Benkert, Jason (Amy) Benkert, Michael Allen, Lisa (Michael) Randall, Matthew Benkert, Tracie (Michael) Prueter, Dawn (Steve) Lamb, 8 great-grandchildren: a sister, Dolores Schweizer; a sister-in-law, Rose Laubhan; two nieces and a nephew.

The funeral liturgy will take place 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 4735 W. Michigan.  Rev. John R. Johnson will officiate with burial in St. Andrew Cemetery.  Friends may visit with the family at W. L. Case & Company, 201 N. Miller Rd. on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. where they may join the family for a parish vigil service at 7:00p.m. and on Wednesday at church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.  Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, the Arthritis Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice.

ANDRUS, Dorothy Lucille Marie (Zandi) – of Flint, age 88, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, March 20, 2010 surrounded by her family and is now reunited with her husband, her son and Jesus in heaven. A Funeral Service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison; Pastor Doug Klein officiating. Burial will follow in Davison Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-8 PM Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.
Dorothy was born in Gile, Wisconsin on March 25, 1921 to Anton ‘Tom’ and Selma ‘Sal’ Zandi. She was their only child. The family moved to Flint, Michigan in her early childhood. She grew up on Illinois Avenue near her beloved Auntie Emma Gilbert and her dear cousins, Les, LaVerne (Bartosz), June (Dolan) and Robert Gilbert. She graduated from Flint Central High School where she met the love of her life, Lyle Andrus. Lyle and Dorothy eloped to LaGrange, Indiana on February 8th, 1939. Together they had 4 children; Paul Lyle, Sally Lucille (Jim Creech), Nancy Marie (Bill Storey), Kathy Joann (Richard Schalter); 7 grandchildren, Jill Marie (Jim Bauer), Matt Creech (Holly), Jeff Storey, ‘Kate’ Kathryn Ann (Jeff Ruggles), Lindsay Marie (Jason Porter), R. Adam Schalter, Kellen Kathleen Schalter; 5 great-grandchildren, Zachary, Haleigh and Jackson Bauer; Riley and Connor Creech. At 49, Dorothy went back to college to once again pursue her passion of nursing. She graduated in 1974 with high honors. Although she never worked professionally, her knowledge of medicine combined with her compassion for others was used often throughout

her life. She was a tireless volunteer serving in the American Legion, The National T.T.T. Society and the PTA. She also served as a facilitator for a grief support group, took blood pressures at the senior center, taught Sunday School and was a room mother and a Girl Scout leader. Even in the last year of her life, she continued to reach out to those around her, seeking to make new residents at her new home, The McFarlan House, feel more comfortable.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle; her son Paul; her son-in-law, Bill and her parents Tom and Sal. She is irreplaceable and will be missed greatly by her family. The Best Things Come In Small Packages…

 WOODTHORP, Helen L. (Taliaferro) – Of Flushing, age 87, died Friday, March 19, 2010 at Homewood Village. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 22, 2010 at North Baptist Church, 4004 Lennon Road, Flint, Pastor Todd Meece officiating. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8p.m. Sunday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Mrs. Woodthorp will be at the church from 9a.m. Monday until the time of the service. Helen was born in Filion, Michigan on January 5, 1923.

On April 25, 1942 she married Robert Taliaferro in Flint and he preceded her in death on October 8, 1983. She then married Kenneth Woodthorp on January 5, 1985 in Flint and he preceded her in death on August 24, 2008. She was a member of North Baptist Church in Flint, where she was a member of the Choir and the Ladies Guild. Mrs. Woodthorp was a LPN at McLaren Regional Medical Center. She taught tailoring and hat making at Mott Foundation. She was a missionary to Haiti. Surviving are children, Kathie and husband Jim Musson of Clio, Marybeth and husband Dell Schipper of Texas, Robert and wife Susan Taliaferro of Burton; daughter-in-law, Kathy Taliaferro of Flushing; grandchildren, Andrew Musson of Clio, Amy (Darrin) Storms of Frankenmuth, Jeffrey  (Dawn) Musson of Clio, Julie (Michael) Haverdink of Texas, Jonathan (Amy) Schipper of Texas, Jane Schipper of Texas, Ann Hall of Illinois, Leslea Camp of Royal Oak, Ryan Camp of Flint, Jason Kline of Flushing, Natalie (Michael) Romanello of Ohio and Karlee Taliaferro of Flushing; 12 great-grandchildren, Ashley, Tyler, Chelsea, Thomas, Allison, Courtney, Benjamin, Chase, Sarah, Kyle, Kaiden and one expected in July; brother, Donald (Loralee) Hall of Lapeer; sisters, Ardith (LeRoy) Wooster of Port Hope, Michigan and Edith (Gerald) Miner of Midland. She was preceded in death by her son, Timothy; parents; three sisters and two brothers. Special thank you to Homewood Village and Avalon Hospice for all the wonderful loving care so graciously given by each caregiver. Memorial contributions may be made to North Baptist Church.

SCOTT, Andrew G. – Of Davisburg, age 74, died Thursday, March 18, 2010 at University Hospitals. Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 22, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Dan Steinhart of Grace Church-Waterford officiating. Burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Gift of Life. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Andrew was born in Saxe, Virginia on June 7, 1935. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps for two years. He enjoyed golf and restoring old cars. Andy retired from General Motors SPO as General Supervisor after 37 years of service, following a heart transplant. He divided his retirement years between Canadian Lakes in the summer and Florida in the winter. Surviving are loving wife, Joan; three children, Debbie (Mark) Garner of Durand, Kimberly Scott of Owosso and Brian Andrew Scott of Swartz Creek; two step-sons, Greg and Mark Vess; four grandchildren, Chelsea Scott, Haley McCollum, Travis and Lindsey Garner; two great-grandchildren, Kylie and Brandon; sister, JoeAnn (Doug) Maxwell of Saxe, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Georgie Scott and brother, Albert Scott

PETERS, Alyssa Marie Jean – born February 19, 2010 at 10:54 pm, went into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 11:00 am. Born weighing one pound three ounces and 12 inches long, she fought to stay alive as long as she could. In the short time she was here, Alyssa touched many lives, especially her Mom’s. Alyssa was comforted with her Mom sitting by her incubator as she held her Mom’s finger. Alyssa will be greatly missed, but one day she will be reunited with her loved ones in heaven.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison. Pastor Jim Combs Jr. will officiate.
Alyssa is survived by her mother, Angela Peters; grandparents, Patty and Joe Galard; uncle, Tony Sullivan; great-grandparents, Jean Lanctot and Bob and Lil Peters; great-uncles and great-aunts, Andy (Lisa) Peters, Greg (Jana) Peters and Shannon (Vicki) Peters; many cousins.
The family would like to thank Hurley Medical Centers’ Antepartum and NICU staff and nurses that cared for Angela and Alyssa. A very special thanks to Dr. Kazem, Laura and Donna as their compassion touched our lives in a way that will never be forgotten. Their kind deeds and words will be etched in our hearts forever. Many thanks to Your Ride of Davison for transporting Angela everyday to visit Alyssa. Finally, thanks to our brothers and sisters in Christ at The Point Church, and to our family and friends for all of their prayers and support.

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MEIER, Joy Katherine 89 of Midland, died early Friday morning, March 19, 2010, at the Toni and Trish House.

~Memorial Service~

Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. from the First United Methodist Church.

HOLLOWAY, Leo F. – Of Flint, age 83, died Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Kith Haven Nursing Home. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 22, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Jack Dowden officiating. Burial in Polk Memorial Gardens in Columbia, Tennessee. Those desiring may make contributions to Emmanuel Baptist Church. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Saturday and 2-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Leo was born in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee on June 20, 1926. On December 14, 1974 he married Rhoda Mealy. Surviving are four sons, Rick and wife Jennifer Holloway of Tennessee, James and wife Flo Forinash of Dearborn, Stuart Forinash of Flint, Leonard and wife Mary Bourdage of Dearborn; eight daughters, Katherine Bowen of Stanwood, Michigan, Martha Valley of Flint, Linda Hamer of Washington, Peggy and husband John Bird of Iowa, Pat and husband David Walker of North Carolina, Polly and husband Jay  Roberson of California, Carol Barlet of Flint, Judy and husband Steve Panyek of Detroit; 30 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; sister, Jeweldean Cheatham of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two previous wife’s.

HINE, Helen P. – of Clio, age 92, died Thursday, March 18, 2010 at her residence. Funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday, March 21, 2010 at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Birch Run with Chaplain Gary Yeager officiating. Private burial will be at Newton Cemetery, Arbela Twp on monday. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 10 AM until time of services at 2 PM. Contributions may be made to the Hospice of one’s choice.

Helen was born March 12, 1912 in Birch Run to the late LeRoy and Ella (Cook) Andrews and resided in Clio all of her life. She married Richard Hine in 1963. He preceded her in death in 1989. She was a Member of the Birch Run Moose Lodge and the Clio Fraternal Order of Eagles.

She was the beloved mother of: Duane (Linda) Nachbar of Grand Rapids, Charles (Sally) Nachbar of Clio; also surviving are: stepson, Heber Hine; 8 grandchildren, Michael Nachbar, Jeremy Nachbar, Laura (Steven) Johnson, Charles W. Nachbar, Darlene (Cipy) Galindo, Dean (Cathy) Nachbar, Bethany (Joseph) Parker; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by: Duane & Charles’ father Matthias Nachbar, brother Charles Andrews, sister Sarah Falkenhagen. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.

GOETSCHY, Doris M. age 81 of Laingsburg passed away on Friday, March 19, 2010 at Eaton Community Hospice.

Doris was born on September 23, 1928 in Laingsburg, the daughter of Timothy Mahoney and Wanda Kleinfeld. She graduated from Laingsburg High School and had worked at Mahoney’s Grocery Store for many years. On September 4, 1948 she married Albert Goetschy in Laingsburg. She was a member of the St. Isidore Altar Society and Friends of the Laingsburg Library.

Doris is survived by her husband Albert, ten children, Dennis (Kaye)Goetschy of Laingsburg, Donald (Jane) of Laingsbur, Ronald (Sharon) of Lansing, Christine(Karl) Krebiehl of Laingsburg, Kathleen (Mark) Zacharda of Ovid, Karen (Russell)Pennington of Hopkins< MI James Goetschy of laingsburg, Jerry (Barb) Goetschy of Lke Odessa and Lawrence (Dawn) Goetschy of Ovid., 21 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Anne Gunnell, Jack (Pricella) Mahoney, Caroline, Marylyn Hatt and Tom (Shirley) Mahoney. She was predeceased by her son Tom and sister Margaret Mikolezik.

Funeal Services will be announced on Saturday.

VONDRASEK, William J., age 89 of Bath Passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at I.R.M.C-Greenlawn Campus.

William was born on march 27, 1920 in Bendon, MI, the son of Frank and Anna (Styblo) Vondrasek. He graduated from Buckley High School and MSU completing his Masters Degree. He served in the US Army during WWII. He was a member of the Farm Bureau, Soil Conservation, Bath Lions, Agriculture Teachers Association and CAUSE(Citizens Alliance Upholding Special Education).

William is survived by his wife Barbara, three children: William Jr.of Kingsport TN,Vaughn of Laingsburg and Kent of Lansing, tow grandchildren Nicol and Chad, sisters Anne(Eusher)Fatout and Helen (Charles) Crandell and predeceased by brothers and sisters Marie, Blanche, Mildred and Frank.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday March 20, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Watkins Brothers Funeral Home, Laingsburg Chapel with Pastor Rae Franke officiatiing. family will meet with friends on Friday From 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Rose Cemetery, Bath.

SHELSKI, Rose Marie – of Flint, age 78, passed away March 17, 2010 at Melody Brookwood Home Care, Burton. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 am Monday, March 22, 2010 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, G-5199 Richfield Rd., Flint; Rev. Rev. Fr. George Puthenpeedika celebrant. Burial will follow in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 12-8 pm Saturday and Sunday at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 E. Davison Rd., Davison. A Rosary will be prayed 7 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

 Rose was born in Norfolk, VA on March 6, 1932, daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Johnson) Cadenzer. She resided in the Flint area most of her life. Rose was a member of the East Side Senior Center and St. Leo’s 50 and Over Club. Rose was a member of Holy Rosary parish. She was very outgoing. Rose loved socializing and being with people.

Rose is survived by her children, Judy (Bruce) Sage, Steve (Tena) Shelski and Paula Reif; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Her husband, Leon Shelski, preceded her in death. Rose’s family gives a special thank you to Emily and Victoria of the Melody Brookwood Home Care.

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NIKOLOFF, John – of Davison, age 62, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at his residence. A Funeral Service will be held 11 AM Saturday, March 20, 2010 at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 2143 S. Center Road, Burton; Rev. Matthew Butrie officiating. Burial, with military honors, under the auspices of the Davison American Legion #267, will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-4 and 6-8 PM Friday at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service on Saturday at the church. A Parastas Service will be held 7 PM Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church.

John was born in Flint, MI on October 3, 1947, son of the late Angelo and Vera (Christoff) Nikoloff. He married Shelley Jones on June 25, 1972. John was self-employed with Dewitt American Home Design.

John is survived by his wife, Shelley; son, Paul; daughter, Andrea; granddaughter, Alycia; brother, Steven (Darlene) Nikoloff; nephew, Alex and family.

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GRINNELL, Madeline B. age 89 of Kalamazoo, formerly of Perry, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Heartland Healthcare in Kalamazoo. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 509 N. Main St. Morrice, MI 48857. The family will receive friends at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Perry Chapel on Friday from 6-8pm.

GIBSON, James W. – of Clio, age 79, passed from this life on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 1PM Monday, March 22, 2010 at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio, Pastor Darrell Bailey officiating. Interment to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 1-4 and 6-9PM with a 7PM memorial service conducted by VFW Post #1452 and on Monday from 11AM until the time of service. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.

James was born on February 15, 1931 in Flint, Michigan to the late J.W. and Nina (Whitman) Gibson. He has lived in Clio since 1964. James married Helen M. Fry on March 24, 1952 in Newark, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. James was employed with Moore Bros. Electric as an Electrician for 42 years, retiring in 1996. He served on the Thetford Twp. Planning Commission. James enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodwork.

James is survived by: wife, Helen; children, Diane (Pat) Garl of Clio, James Jr. (Mary) Gibson of Clio and Janet (Darrell) Bailey of Davison; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brothers, Andrew Gibson of Flint and Wayne Gibson of Saginaw; sisters, Helen Ball of Flushing, Betty (Al) Gilbert of Arizona, Donna Woolever of Florida; several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd Gibson. Please share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.

O’Guinn Family Funeral Home Clio Chapel 810-686-5070

DICKERSON, Glen A. of Fostoria Mi passed away early Wednesday morning March 17, 2010 while at the Brian’s House Hospice Care in Davison, Glen was 83.

Glen A. Dickerson the son of Leland & Grace (Sherman) Dickerson was born in Mayville MI on August 15, 1926. Glen served our country during WW II in the US Army. He was employed with Fisher Body of General Motors for 20 years before his retirement in 1971. He was married to his loving wife Frances for 46 ½ years before she passed in 1996. Glen was a member of the Otter Lake VFW Post 2409 and was a member of UAW Local 598. Glen leaves to cherish his memory, daughter & son in-law Jeri & Dale Herington, four grandchildren, and their spouses, Dan & Debra Herington, Julia & Paul DeGuise, Chris & Sheri Herington, and Ray & Corrie Herington. Glen leaves also 8 great grandchildren and their spouses, a brother and sister in-law, James & Arthella Dickerson, as well as several nieces, nephews and other extended family. Besides his wife Glen is also preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and four sisters.

Visitation: Sunday, March 21, 2010

12:00 PM until 1:45 PM

Hanlin Funeral Home

4823 W. Main St

Millington, MI 48746

Service: Sunday, March 21, 2010

2:00 PM

Hanlin Funeral Home

4823 W. Main St

Millington, MI 48746

HANLIN, Marion I (Hasting) of Petoskey MI formerly of Millington passed away peacefully at the Hospice of Palm Beach County with her family at her side Marion was 73.
Marion I. Hasting the daughter of Shirley & Ruth (McIntyre) Hasting was born in Detroit Michigan on September 18, 1936. Marion married Jerry W. Hanlin and the couple settled in Millington were they raised their four son’s and operated the family business “Hanlin Funeral Home” Later in life Marion furthered and completed her education and became a certified teacher, a career of which Marion retired from after doing so for 25 years. While in Millington Marion was active in The Millington Woman’s Club, the Athletic Boosters and other civic organizations. She along with her sister in-law Ardith Hanlin and other Woman’s Club Members were instrumental in sponsoring a charter for the Millington Junior Woman’s Club which is still active today. When she and Jerry retired they made their home at their summer home in Petoskey MI on Walloon Lake and she and Jerry also began to spend winters in Boynton Beach Florida.
Marion leaves to cherish her memory husband Jerry four sons Jeff Hanlin &(David Lincoln), Bill & Tammy Hanlin, Jerry & Brenda Hanlin, and Jim Hanlin, two grandchildren grandson Spencer Hanlin and granddaughter Madaline Hanlin, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and many, many friends. Marion is preceded in death by her parents, a sister Betty Morgan, and other extended family members.

Visitation: Friday, May 7, 2010

2:00 PM until 8:00 PM

Hanlin Funeral Home

4823 W. Main St

Millington, MI 48746

Service: Saturday, May 8, 2010

11:00 AM

Hanlin Funeral Home

4823 W. Main St

Millington, MI 48746

“God Saw”

God saw she was getting tired
and a cure was not to be.
So He put His arms around her
and whispered, come with Me.

With tearful eyes we watched her suffer
and saw her fade away.
Although we loved her dearly,
we could not make her stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,
hard working hands to rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.

Author Unknown

SWEET Jr., Gale – age 84 of Mayville died March 14, 2010 at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, MI. A Memorial Service will be 11 A.M.Friday, March 19 at the Avram Funeral Home in Mayville. Interment will take place at Fremont Township Cemetery. Military Honors will be performed by The American Legion Post #181 and Mayville / Vassar VFW Post #10884. Family will receive visitors 10 A.M. Friday until the service at the Avram Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to The Family Discretionary Fund. Gale was born May 8, 1925 in Flint, MI. and married Janet King on August 13, 1947 in Millington, MI. He was a WWII Vet, Life Member of the Mayville American Legion Post #181, a Life Member of the Mayville/Vassar VFW Post #10884 and a Life Mason Member. Gale was a repairman and jack of all trades. He enjoyed traveling and was always on the go. He played Bingo and Euchre with his friends. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor and his fun loving teasing nature. You knew you were his friend if he called you a “Dumb Farmer”. He is survived by his son: Roger (Julie) Sweet of Mayville, grandchildren: Shaune (Jay) Friday of Mayville, Roy Sweet of Caro, Amanda Waller of Mayville, Amy (John) Gregor of Caro, Debbie (Ward) Donovan of Caro, Eric Ewald of Millington and Laura (Mike) Lengyel of Kingsley, sisters: Irene (John) Carpenter of Otisville and Judy (Otis) Edwards of Flint, grrandchildren: Kali, Logan, Rachel, Xander, Allison, Kendra and Devon He was preceded in death by his wife: Janet, children: Kevin Sweet, and Connie Ewald, his siblings and also his parents Friends may share an on line condolence at www.avramfuneralhome.com

SLINKARD, David R. – Of Flint, age 84, died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Genesys Hospice Care Center in Goodrich. Funeral service will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Church of Christ, 4410 Seymour Road, Swartz Creek, Bill Maguffee officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation 11 a.m. Tuesday until the time of the service at the church. David was born in St. Louis, Missouri on December 16, 1925. He served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Slinkard was employed by Bankers Life and Casualty for over 30 years. Surviving are daughters, Cindy Slinkard, Kim Brackin, Pat and husband Dennis Bentley; grandchildren, Anthony, James, Thomas, Christopher and Adam; friends, Phyllis Tice and her daughter, Kim Baliko.

LUCKETT, Irene M. – 86, of Midland, died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Brittany Manor. She was born May 24, 1923 in Alpena, daughter of the late William Franklin and Anna Augusta (Nitcher) Southam. She attended Saginaw Schools and was raised in both Roscommon and Saginaw. On October 21, 1940 she was married to Charles William Luckett in Wauseon, Ohio. He predeceased her July 6, 1979. Mrs. Luckett was employed as a chef for over forty years in Midland area, working at various restaurants, including the Colonial Inn and the Red Carpet. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Coleman, and the Sanford Eagles AERIE Lodge #3677 Auxiliary for fifteen years. Her enjoyments included fishing and camping, and doing crafts and puzzles. She was also a clown at the Midland Fairground for a few years.

Surviving are her children and spouses, Charles and Bessie Luckett of Midland; James Luckett of St. Louis; Joann and Edward Harcourt of Coleman; and Sandra and James Riegle of Coleman; thirty grandchildren, sixty two great-grandchildren and twenty-one great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are her sons-in-law, Dewight Toner of St. Louis and Kris Lyons of Midland, her daughter-in-law, Becky Allen and her husband Perry of Sanford and her sister-in-law Joyce Southam. In addition to her parents and husband, Irene was predeceased by her children, William F. Luckett, Shirley Toner, Thomas Luckett and Betty Lyons and her sisters and brother, Esther Beebe, Helen Kirby, Betty Davison and Junior Southam.
~Funeral Services~

Funeral services will take place at 12 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010 from the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 West Wheeler Street, Midland. Pastor Carl Swanberg of the Grace Baptist Church will officiate with burial to follow in the Oakwood Cemetery in Saginaw.
~Visitation~
Irene’s family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of services.
~Memorials~
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Luckett family.

CSUTORAS, John Russell of Davison age 51 died Sunday March 14, 2010 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday March 20, 2010 at the Hansen Funeral Home Groves Chapel Downtown Davison. Pastor Randall Schultz officiating. Family will recieve visitors from 12:00 noon Saturday until time of services. Those desiring may make contributions in John’s memory to the family. John was born in Flint Michigan September 22, 1958 the son of the late; Frank & Kathryn (DeGroot) Csutoras and has resided in Davison most of his life. He enjoyed water-skiing and hockey and was a avid Red Wings fan. He leaves to cherish his memory Son Zachary (Kelli) Csutoras, brothers; J.C. (Tanya) Csutoras, Don Csutoras, Rick (Lavonna) Csutoras. Mother of his son Kelly Green and a host of other relatives and friends.

AUL, Pauline – age 92 of Mayville died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Fisher Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center of Mayville, MI. Funeral Services will be at 11 A.M. Wednesday, March 17 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville. Family will receive visitors 1-8 P.M. Tuesday, March 16 at the Avram Funeral Home in Mayville and at the Church Wednesday 10 A.M. until time of the service. Interment will take place at the North Grove Cemetery. Suggested memorials may be made to:St. Paul Lutheran Church Ladies Aid, Fisher Home Activities Department or Mayville Area Ambulance. Pauline was born June 13, 1917 to Lewis and Amanda (Steele) Stratton in Caro, MI. and married John Aul on December 6, 1952 in Caro. They resided in the Mayville area for many years. She is survived by one daughter: Charlene (Larry) Hopp of Mayville, one granddaughter: Carrie (Jason) Yopp of Midland and one grandson: Nathan Hopp of Mayville. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband: John, her parents and sister Marjorie Bennett. Friends may share an on line condolence at www.avramfuneralhome.com

CARDINAL, ROBERT H. age 84 of Otisville, died Friday, March 12, 2010 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at St. Johns the Evangelist Catholic Church, Davison, Rev. Fr. Andrew Czajkowski officiating. Cremation will take place at Sunset hills Crematory. Visitation will be Monday from 1-9PM at Hudson Funeral Service. Bob was born in Standish, MI on January 4, 1926 to William and Genevieve (Angers) Cardinal. He married Jane Foster on October 1, 1949 in Standish. Bob was a member of St. Johns the Evangelist Catholic Church in Davison and the Standish VFW Post 3724. He enjoyed reading and working with wood and was an all-around handyman. Surviving is 4 children: David Cardinal, Patrick (Beverly) Cardinal, Susan (Joshua) Swanagon and Mary Colpetzer. 12 grandchildren: Christopher (Terry) Comstock, Andrea and Theran Cardinal, Naaman Cardinal, Amanda (Ben) Eles, Sabrina and Shelby Cardinal, Sean (Debbie) Hannon, Sara (Jason French) Leonard, Tanner Swanagon, and Ian and Marisa Colpetzer. 11 great grandchildren: Troy, Ryan, Brandon, Genevieve, Katherine, Garrett, Jalen, Savannah, Nicholas, Jacob, and Amelia. He is preceded in death by his wife: Jane; son: Daniel; infant son: Bruce; and infant granddaughter: Samantha.