HARDER, Duane Simeon, age 80, of Bay Port passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Brian’s House of Bay City. He was born on July 26, 1929 in Mt. Morris to the late Elmer and Ellen (Smith) Harder. Duane and Joanne Dutcher were united in marriage on July 8, 1950 in the Bay Port United Methodist Church. He graduated from Bay Port High School in 1949. Duane served in the US Army during World War II, serving in the War of Occupation in Japan. Duane worked as a counselor for Saginaw Community Hospital, working in the field of alcohol and drugs. He was awarded the Senatorial Award for his service in 1982, and also received the highest award to a non union worker also in 1982. Duane was a member of alcoholics anonymous for 43 years of which he was a delegate for Michigan to the General Service Office in New York City. He belonged to the civitans for several years while they lived in Florida. He was a member of the Bay Port United Methodist Church, where he was a chairman of the Board of Administration for a year, a Sunday School Teacher, and a lay minister. He is survived by his wife Joanne Harder of Bay Port, and their children: Joel Harder and his wife Kristine of Croswell, Neil Harder and his wife Regina of Caseville, Mark Harder and his wife Lisa of Kansas, and Terese Gnagey and her husband Alvin of Bay Port. Eighteen grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ervin Harder, and his sisters Ellen Hayes, Fern Birkenbach, and Margaret Bowers. A Memorial Service will take place Friday, February 19, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Bay Port United Methodist Church, with Rev. Doug Mater officiating. Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory. A gathering of friends and family will be in the church on Friday at 9:30 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the charity of your choice. MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME 7436 Paul St., Pigeon, MI

FLATTERY, Charles D. Born: March 22, 1924, Died: December 18, 2009. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday February 18, 2010 at St. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church, 4735 W. Michigan, Saginaw, Township. Charles D. Flattery, age 85, of Osprey, Florida, passed away on December 18, 2009. He was born on March 22, 1924 in Saginaw, Michigan. He retired after 40 years from Baker Perkins in Saginaw as a Forecast Purchaser. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He moved to Osprey 25 years ago from Saginaw. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Geri; children, Helen Ann Moskal and Mike of Des Moines Iowa, Penny Thormeier and Ross, Peggy Jones and Robert of Saginaw, Rebecca Willard of Osprey, Florida and Bradford Flattery of Venice, Florida; two brothers, Robert, Ken and two sisters, Helen Scott and Mary Krueger all of Saginaw, Michigan. He also leaves behind 17 grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Dennis and a grandson, Billy Jones. Memorials: Memorial donations may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

Graveside service to be held February 18th at 11am.

Please contact the funeral home for location of the service.

A time of remembrance is scheduled for Saturday, February 20th from 2-5pm at a residence in Essexville