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WOODBECK, Joann – Of Grand Blanc, age 67, died Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Genesys Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor G. Patrick England officiating. Burial in Crestwood Cemetery. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Monday and 1-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Joann was born in Summers Point, New Jersey on November 4, 1942. On February 3, 1968 she married Howard Woodbeck. Surviving are husband, Howard A. Woodbeck, Sr.; her mother, Kay Nodurft; daughter, Julia Kinney and husband Patrick and their children, Samantha, Kristina and Brooklyn; son, David Woodbeck and his children, Allen and Alexander, her deceased son, Howard A. Woodbeck, Jr. and his children, Morgan and Dillon.

THOMPSON, Geraldine S. – of Birch Run, age 78, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her family after a long battle with emphysema. Funeral services will be held 11AM Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Birch Run. Entombment to follow in Flint Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 1-9PM and on Tuesday from 10AM until the time of service.

Geraldine was born July 12, 1931 in Flint, Michigan to the late James and Jessie (Palmer) Tackabury. She had resided in the Birch Run area since 1963 coming from Flint. Geraldine married Donald Thompson on April 18, 1953 in Angola, Indiana and was able to share 52 wonderful years together until his passing on April 16, 2006. Geraldine enjoyed spending time with her family, vacationing in Alanson, Michigan, fishing with her grandchildren, going to craft shows, making Sunday dinners and just about anything else that kept her busy. She was employed by AC before deciding to become a full time wife and mother.

Surviving are: children, Donald (Sue) Thompson of Birch Run, Roxann (Jim) Scheffler of Hale, Cindy (Edward) Robertson of Birch Run, Donna (Gerald) Baze of Farwell; grandchildren, Michele (Anthony) Teneyuque, Shelly Thompson, Staci (Brad) Beffrey, Jennifer (Tim) Scheffler, Donnie Thompson, Eddie Robertson, Jessie Scheffler, Jeremiah Scheffler, Josh Battles, Cody Battles, and Dominique Baze. Great grandchildren Marissa Teneyuque, Elyana Teneyuque, Ayden Teneyuque, Ethan Scheffler, Riley Scheffler, Paige Robertson, and Natalee Scheffler. Geraldine was prededed in death by her husband Don Thompson, her mother Jessie Tackabury, her father James Tackabury, along with her sister Maxine Carnell, and brothers Eugene Tackabury, and JP Tackabury, also 2 great grandchildren Anthony Jr & Nicholas Teneyuque. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.

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PICKELMANN, Delmar “Del” – of Birch Run, formerly of Port St. Lucy, Florida, age 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 13, 2010 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held 11AM Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at the Birch Run United Methodist Church, Rev. Clifford Schroeder officiating. Burial to follow in Birch Run Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Birch Run on Tuesday from 4-9PM and at the church on Wednesday from 10AM until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, Birch Run Fire Department or the charity of one’s choice.

Del was born to the late Leonard and Beatrice (Ashby) Pickelmann in Flint, Michigan on April 21, 1929. He married Kathleen Morse in 1950 in Birch Run. Del served in the U.S. Army. He was self employed as a mason contractor for many years. Del was a member of the Birch Run United Methodist Church. In Florida, he belonged to the Community United Methodist Church. He was very active in both churches. Del was an avid reader. He enjoyed tending to his rose garden and he was very supportive of Relay For Life.

Del is survived by: wife, Kathleen; daughter, Pam (Tim) Dodak of Birch Run; son, Deland (Rose) Pickelmann of Birch Run; grandchildren, Tara (Brady) Totten, Talia (Zach) Belill, Tonia (Mic) Tude Thuot, Tyson Pickelmann, Kurt Pickelmann, Garrit Pickelmann; great-grandchildren, Skylar, Brooklyn, Javen, Leyton, Emerson, Madelyn, Langley; brother, Leonard Lyle (Jean) Pickelmann of Swartz Creek; brother-in-law, Jerry (Clara) Morse of Birch Run; sisters-in-law, Diane (Dennis) Ball of Birch Run and Tanya (Lee) Sims of Birch Run; several nieces and nephews. Del was also preceded in death by his son, Del Michael Pickelmann and brother, Gerald Pickelmann. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Birch Run Fire Department, the 6th floor ICU Nurses at Covenant-Harrison, Dr. H. Pietrus and Dr. Bartnick. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.

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Hayes, Edith Elizabeth (Walworth), age 69 of Durand, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Flint. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at the Durand Church of the Nazarene, 9725 E. Monroe Rd. Durand, MI 48429. Pastor Mike McCarty will be officiating with burial to follow in Fremont Cemetery, Bancroft. The family will receive friends at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel on Monday from 1:00-8:00pm.

Edith was born on September 27, 1940 the daughter of Wayne and Martha (Loder) Walworth. She was a member of the Durand Church of the Nazarene and a volunteer at the Durand Senior Center.

Edith is survived by her 6 children: Melody Rorabeck, Star Fair, Darlene (Joe) McCormick, Delbert Fair, Teresa (Stewart) Wigglesworth, Brady Fair; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 9 siblings: Coilah (Glenn) Hicks, Ella (Cecil) Favel, Elsie (Ed) Carson, Wayne (Brenda) Walworth, John (Lois) Walworth, Frances Figel, Elmer (Debra) Walworth, Benjamin Walworth, Jerry Walworth and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by both parents, brother Larry, sisters: Neva, Marsha and Lucile.

Contributions may be given to a charity one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com.

CAMPBELL (Smith) , Doreen S. – age 55 of Flint Township, died peacefully at home on Friday, February 12, 2010 after a 15-year battle with breast cancer. Per Doreen’s wishes, cremation has taken place. To honor her memory, please join her family and friends at a Buddhist memorial service to be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Doreen’s family will be present at the funeral home to receive family and friends between 12 noon-2 p.m. on the day of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Tenth Life Cat Shelter, 3415 Hull, Flint, MI 48507 or Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, c/o 1133 E. Bristol Road, Burton, MI 48529.  Doreen (along with her alter-ego, best friend and life-long companion – her twin, Kathy) was born December 5, 1954 in Flint, the daughter of Richard and Yaeko Smith. She graduated from Flushing High School and lived her entire life in the Flint-Flushing area. She worked as Stockroom and Quality Control supervisor for Nu-Vision for 24 years, and for the last 10 years she was a bus driver for Genesee Intermediate School District, where she provided kindness, sensitivity and affection for her beloved students. She also worked summers and weekends as a driver for Blue Lakes Charters and Tours for 7 years.  Known for her fun-loving but quirky sense of humor, Doreen had a positive impact on all who knew her. Throughout her struggles with cancer, she was the epitome of courage and strength of character. She fought cancer with a positive attitude and her desire for the preservation of “quality of life”, thus living longer and stronger than her expected prognosis. She focused her energies toward helping other people, love for her family, beautifying her yard, and providing a loving home for her pets: the love of her life, Australian Shepherd “Lady” and sweet kitties – Meow-Meow, Kitty-Kitty and Chloe. She was a member of the local Buddhist chapter of Soka Gakkai International, serving in leadership capacities during the healthier phases of her life.  Doreen is survived by a loving family including: two daughters, Wendy and husband Ray Thorington of Millington, Amy and husband Al Lowell of Mt. Morris; her twin sister, Kathy and husband Ted McIntosh of Flushing; sister, Norma and husband Dennis Bowles of Flint; brother Jim and wife Pam Smith of Flint; brother, Ed and wife Sue Smith of Flushing;  sister, Mary Smith of Flint; grandchildren, Ajia, Allison (and husband, Ryan), Jaye, Samantha, Yaeko, Autum and RJ; great-granddaughter, Quinn; nephews, Steve, David and Trent; nieces, Angie and Jennie; aunt, Mary Hayes of Harrison; uncle, John Smith and wife Linda; cousins and a multitude of friends and acquaintances. She was preceded in death by parents, Richard and Yaeko Smith; grandchildren, Tabitha and Jacob, niece, Jamie Smith.  Heartfelt thanks to Linda, Beverly and Kim of Avalon Hospice for their friendship, kindness and comfort, as well as all Avalon staff. Doreen was especially grateful to her oncologist, Dr. Rizwan Danish, who accommodated her desire for “quality of life.”