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DeVona Bradley, age
82 of North Branch died Monday, February 13, 2012 at
The Pines of Lapeer Memory Care,
surrounded by her family. DeVona
was born July 20, 1929 in Pontiac, Michigan to
Arthur and Merytle (Brazil)
Podvin.
DeVona grew up in the North Branch area.
On February 20, 1945 she married Ivan Bradley.
They were happily married for almost 67 years.
She enjoyed playing bingo, sewing, and visiting her friends and
family.
Left
to cherish her memory are husband Ivan, daughter Kathy (Richard) Curtis of
North Branch, sons; Alan (Denise) Bradley of Denver, Ivan (Pam) Bradley of
Prescott, MI, and Kevin (Donna) Bradley of North Carolina, sister Maxine
Garwolds of Wyoming, MI., and brother Arthur “Butch” (Allona) Podvin of
North Branch, 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 1
great-great-grandson, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She
was preceded in death by her parents, son Evan, brother Don Podvin, and
sister Marce Rogers.
Memorials
may be made in her name to the North Branch Ambulance Service.
The
family will be present for visitation on Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 4
to 8 pm, on Friday, February 17, 2012, DeVona
will lie in state at SS. Peter and Paul from 10 to 11am with the funeral
mass to follow. Burial will be
in Westlawn Cemetery, North Branch, MI.
Fr. Richard Treml will officiate.
The family would like to
extend a very special thank you to the North Branch Firehouse Café and their
staff, John Holcomb, Ron Rogers, and family and friends for their kindness
and help.
Lucille Coleman-Lawrie,
age 70, of North Branch died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at McLaren
Lapeer Region. Lucille was born
March 17, 1941 the daughter of Warren and Ival(Wallace) Coleman, in
Louisville,
Kentucky.
Lucille enjoyed sewing,
bird watching, working on crossword
puzzles, cooking, spending time with her family and grandchildren, and she
was very fond of her cats.
Left
to cherish her memory are; daughter Carol (Conrad) Schmidt of Mayville, son
Eddie (Renee) Rubicz of North Branch,
brothers; Gene (Jan) Coleman of Howell, and Jerry (Irene) Coleman of
Ohio, sisters; Sheila (Doug) Lockard of Howell and Robin Coleman of Howell,
and Dawn Coleman of Howell, 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
She
was preceded in death by her parents.
The
family will be present for visitation on Friday, February 10, 2012 from 3 to
7pm with the funeral service to
follow at 7:00 pm at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home.
Pastor Steven Henry will officiate.
Bernice K. Smith age
97 of Kings Mill died Friday, February 3, 2012
in the care of her grandchildren at her granddaughter’s home.
Bernice was born July 30, 1914 in Arcadia Twp., she was the daughter
of Joseph and Milly (Randolph)
Schwerin.
Bernice grew up in the Kings
Mill area and attended Kings
Mill
Country
School.
She married Anthony Smith, he preceded her in death.
Bernice, Anthony, and their only daughter Cathy, worked together on
the family farm. After Anthony’s
death Bernice worked at Lapeer General Hospital
for several years before retirement.
She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, working in her flower and
vegetable gardens, and visiting with family and friends. She
attended SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
Left
to cherish her memory are granddaughter Tina (Vern) Freeland of Bancroft,
MI., grandson Tony (Danielle) Hartley of Lapeer, 3 great-grandchildren;
Amber Douglas, Brandon Douglas and Jordan Hartley, son-in-law Larry Hartley,
sister Louise Ragatz of Imlay City, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She
was preceded in death by her husband Tony, daughter Catherine, sisters;
Margurite and Helen and brothers; Vern, Louie and Harry.
Memorials may be made to the Family for use at their discretion.
Visitation
will be Monday, February 6, 2012 from 4 to 8 pm with a rosary at 7:00pm at
Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home.
The funeral mass will be10:00, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at SS. Peter and
Paul Catholic Church in North Branch with Fr. Rich Treml officiating.
Burial will be in SS. Peter and Paul
Cemetery 
Robert E. Porte, D.O.,
age 80 of North Branch died
Monday, January 30, 2012 at the Mission Health Care At Bellevue, Washington.
He was born March 7, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan,
the only child of Clifford and
Mildred (Lerner) Porte.
Robert graduated from Redford
High School, in
Redford,
MI.. After graduation he attended
Albion College
for his pre-med degree, and completed his education in Des Moines, IA.
for his Doctorate of Osteopathic. Dr. Porte worked with Dr. Henry Balbanian
before starting his practice in North Branch, MI., where he practiced
until the time of his car accident in 1998.
Dr. Porte’s primary focus remained being a skillful, devoted and
loyal Physician to his patients for over 40
years.
Robert married the mother of his
three children, Julia Jean Goodfellow in 1954. After their divorced
in 1984, he married Donna Jean Lyman in 1991, who was his stability and
strength until her death in 2005.
Dr.
Porte attended Lapeer Presbyterian
Church and was a member of the
North
Branch United
Methodist
Church.
Robert was a member of the Michigan Osteopathic Association, Michigan Heart
Association, North Branch Masons and several other organizations.
He
enjoyed raising and riding horses on his farm..
He also enjoyed weight
lifting and running.
Left to cherish his memory are his son Todd, and daughters; Tracey and
Heidi, step-daughter Tonya Lyman, step-son Robert Lyman, 12
grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, and a special family Earl, Debbie
and Cheryl.
Memorials in Dr. Porte’s memory may
be made to the North Branch Emergency Aid.
The
family will be present for visitation on Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 4
to 8pm, and Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 11am to 1:00pm.
The funeral service will be 1:00pm Sunday, February 5, 2012 at
Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Gedcke officiating.
Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery,
North Branch, beside his wife Donna.
Arrangements by Blackburn
Chapel-Martin Funeral Home

Ann Brusie age 79, of
North Branch died Monday, January 30. 2012 at
home in the care of her loving family.
Ann was born on January 10, 1933 in Deford, MI., she was the daughter
to William and Anna Gural. Ann
married David W. Brusie on August 22, 1953, together they raised four sons.
Ann spent much of her life working side by side with her husband and
sons on the family farm. She
took pride in raising her sons in an environment of love, hard work and
integrity. Mrs. Brusie was a
meticulous bookkeeper and her skills were valuable in the growth of the
family business. Ann was an
excellent cook and specialized in Ukrainian dishes.
Her kitchen was always open to whoever happened along at mealtime.
After her family was raised she worked at Independent Bank in North
Branch until retirement. Ann was
a member of the North Branch
Eastern Star.
Memorials may be made to the Maple Grove Cemetery,
First
United
Methodist
Church or the Marlette
United Hospice Service.
Left to
cherish her memory are sons; Dave (Deanna) of North Branch, Robert (Melissa)
of Wellington, Florida, Tim (Patty) of North Branch, and Dan (Jody) of North
Branch, 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, sister Marion (Ed)
Ferkowicz of Smiths Creek, MI., Brothers; Michael Gural of Ohio and Anthony
Gural of Washington, sisters-in-law Mary Jane Diegel of Clio, and Margaret
Ann (Oscar) Schierlinger of Texas . She
was preceded in death by her husband, Dave, brothers; John, Frank, and an
infant brother William Frederick sisters; Olga, Sandra, and Rose Marie.
Visitation will be Tues., January 31, 2012 from 5 to 8 pm, Wed., February 1,
2012 from 11 am to 1 pm, and 4 to 8pm, Thurs., February 2, 2012 Ann will lie
in state at the North Branch United Methodist Church from 10 to 11am. with
the funeral to follow at 11:00am.
Burial will be in
Maple Grove Cemetery,
North Branch. Pastor Joe
Schierlinger, Father Richard Treml
will officiate.
John Steven Wilson, Jr.,
age 50 of North Branch, died Sunday, January 22, 2012.
He was born July 6, 1961 in
Flint,
Michigan to John and Irene (Machnik)
Wilson. John
grew up in North Branch and graduated from North
Branch
High School in 1979.
John
enjoyed scrapping, boating, watching football and he loved to eat.
He is survived by his daughter, Jacqueline Wilson, sons; Jonathon and
Michael Wilson, father, John (Judy) Wilson Sr. and mother, Irene Gratopp,
grandmother, Belva Wilson and sister, Brenda Coster.
He
was preceded in death by his grandparents, and an infant sister and brother.
Memorials may be made to the family.
The
family will be present for visitation on Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 4
to 8pm, Friday, January 27, 2012 from
10 to 11. The funeral service
will be 11:00am, Friday, Jan. 27,
2012 at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home.
Rev. Roger Keur will officiate.
Burial in St. Elizabeth’s Cemetery in Marlette.
Leo J. Ruhlman, age
84, lifelong resident of North Branch, died Monday, January 16, 2012 at
Devonshire Retirement Village.
Leo was born August 20, 1927 in North Branch,
the son of Lawrence J. and Margaret (Grobbel) Ruhlman.
Leo served his country during the Korean War.
On July 12, 1958 he married Josephine Kohler at St. Mary’s Catholic
Church, Burnside. Leo was a
dairy and crop farmer. He was a
member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the SS. Peter and Paul
Knights of Columbus, Council 9568, a
member of the North Branch American Legion, Post 457 and a Life Member of
the NRA.
Leo enjoyed hunting and site seeing.
Left
to cherish his memory are, wife, Josephine, sons; Tom (Mary) of North
Branch, Tim Sr. (Kathy) of North Branch, daughter, Cathy (Jeff) Render of
Brown City, and son, Al of Lum, and Pat (Debbie) of North Branch,
15 grandchildren, sister, Cecilia
Theison, brothers; Dave and Edwin and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He
was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Mary Theresa, 2 sisters and
1 brother.
You
may make memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association (Alz.org) or a charity of
your choice.
Visitation will be on Wed., January 18, 2012 from 5 to 8 pm, Thurs., January
19, 2012 from 2 to 8 pm, with a rosary at 7:00 pm.
The funeral mass will be
11:00 am, Friday, January 20, 2012 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
with Fr. Richard Treml officiating.
Burial will be in SS. Peter and
Paul Cemetery, North Branch.

Gordon “Gordie” Coulter,
age 48, of North Branch died
Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Marlette United Hospice surrounded by his
family. Gordie was born August
23, 1963 in Lapeer, MI,
the son of Duane and Laura (Ross) Coulter.
Gordie grew up in Lapeer and graduated from
Lapeer
West High
School in 1981.
On January 2, 1993 he married Gayle Rock at Trinity Methodist
Church.
They were happily married for 19 years.
Gordie was very active in the Real Estate Business for 18 years and
he also was an auctioneer for Coulter Auction Service.
Gayle and Gordie were members of
West Goodland United
Methodist
Church
in Goodland Twp. Gordie was
also very active in his community.
He was on the Board of Directors for Tri-County Bank for almost 4
years, involved with the Eastern Michigan Fair, multiple Chambers of
Commerce, Lapeer Optimist Club, and many other organizations. Gordie enjoyed
golfing, hunting, spending time with Samantha and Gayle, working in the Real
Estate Business and socializing with friends. In May 1996, Gordie and
Gayle’s son Jacob passed away and was buried in
Marlette
Cemetery.
Jacob will be reinterred with Gordie.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Gayle, daughter Samantha,
both of North Branch, brothers; Michael (Cheryl) Coulter of Lapeer and
Thomas (Cindy) Coulter of St. Johns, parent-in-laws; Henry and Janet Rock of
Mayville, brother-in-law; David (Lori) Rock of Lapeer, sister-in-law; Angie
(Tom) Rye of Marlette and a special companion, his dog Scooby, many cousins,
nieces, nephews, and close friends. He was preceded in death by his son,
Jacob and his parents, Duane and Laura Coulter. Memorials may be made to the
Marlette United Hospice Service or the Family Discretion Fund.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 27, 2011 from 12 to 4pm and 6 to8pm and
Wednesday, December 28, 2011 12 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm with the funeral service
at 11:00am, Thursday, December 29, 2011 at
West
Goodland
United
Methodist
Church.
Gordie and son, Jacob will be buried at West Deerfield
Cemetery in Fostoria, MI.
Pastor Don Moshier, Pastor Greg Reynolds, and Pastor Don Bennett will
officiate.
Jennifer Junod, age
60 of Columbiaville died December 8, 2011 at her home in the loving care of
her family. Jennifer was born
June 2, 1951 in Barking, Essex, England, the daughter of James and
Barbara ( Johnson-Cooper) Limage. On June 21, 1969 she married Timothy Junod
in
England.
She enjoyed knitting, cooking, camping and spending time with her
family. She is survived by her husband Timothy, mother Barbara Limage,
daughters; Stacy Klos of Columbiaville, and Ammie (Charles) Wright of East
Pointe, son Jamie (Susan) Junod of Mt. Clemons, sisters; Patricia (Michael)
Pratt, Michelle Limage, brother Ken Limage all of England, 6 grandchildren
and 2 step-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her father. Cremation
has taken place.
Cody Olmstead,
age 18, of North Branch, passed away November 17, 2011 at
Hurley
Medical Center
in Flint, MI. Cody was born June 22, 1993 in Marquette, MI
to Mark Olmstead and Sandy Olmstead. He grew up in North Branch and
graduated from North Branch High School,
class of 2011. Cody wished to join the Navy SEALS. Cody worked for Albar
Industries in Lapeer. He enjoyed weight lifting, wrestling, hunting,
dancing, and spending time with his family and friends. His favorite thing
was to make people laugh. Cody is survived by: father, Mark Olmstead;
mother, Sandy Olmstead; step-father, Jeff Van Wagnen; brothers, Eric
Olmstead, Dalton Bates and Dylan Bates; sisters, Michelle and Jennifer
Olmstead, and Cassie Holden; cousins, Billie and Tammy Bates; his buddy,
Duke; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family will receive
visitors Tuesday, Nov. 22nd
from 3-8 PM and on Wednesday, Nov. 23rd from 10-11 AM at
Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Wednesday,
Nov. 23rd
at 11 AM at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home with Pastor James Hampton
officiating. Burial will be in
Westlawn
Cemetery in North Branch,
MI.
Kenneth R. Ferguson, age 68
of Attica, died Thursday, November 17, 2011 at
Lapeer
Regional
Medical
Center.
Kenneth was born July 10, 1943 in Melvin, Michigan, the son
of Arnold and Pearl
(Osworth) Ferguson.
Ken grew up in the Village of Melvin.
On April 11, 1964 he married Linda Davis at the Marlette Bethel
Church.
He worked for General Motors for 30 years and retired in 1994.
Ken was Past-Master for Marlette Lodge in 1974, and was a member at
the Attica/Imlay Lodge for over 40 years.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and he especially loved to
ride his 6-41 1958 Ford Work Master tractor in parades.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Linda, daughters; Dawn
(Rusty) Badgley of Peck, and Shelley Ferguson of
Cleveland, GA., and son Robbert “Robbie” Ferguson of
Attica, brothers; George (Marilyn) Ferguson of Roscommon, and Edward (JoAnn)
Ferguson of Davison, sisters; Martha Ferguson of Warren, Marilyn Ferguson of
Davison and Grace (Rick) Yourdan of Missouri, grandchildren; Travis Welch
and Stephanie Nielsen, and great-grandson Bryce Nielsen, many nieces,
nephews and cousins. He was
preceded in death by his parents and brother Bill. Memorial Contributions
may be made to the family for use at their discretion. The family will be
present for visitation on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 5 to 8pm, with a
Masonic Service at 7:00 pm at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home.
On Monday, November 21, 2011 from 12 to 1 pm with the funeral service to
follow at 1:00 pm at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home.
Rev. Ronald Hutchinson will officiate.
Burial in
Elk
Twp. Cemetery
in Peck, MI.
John E. Turner, age
73 of Ossineke, (formerly of
North Branch),died Sunday, October 30, 2011 at
Alpena
Regional
Medical
Center.
John was born March 5, 1938 in North Branch, the son of Walter and
Elizabeth Ardis (Thompson) Turner.
John grew up in North Branch and graduated from
North Branch High School
in 1956.On November 11, 1961 he married Shirley Tanton, she preceded him in
death on July 11, 1986. On
December 15, 1987 he married Joan McDonnell Beatty, she preceded him in
death on March 27, 2010. John
was a farmer before he started working for General Motors in 1966 and
retired in 1979. He
opened the Turner AFC Home in North
Branch in 1969 until they closed it in 1999. John enjoyed stamp collecting,
watching western movies, dancing, collecting trains, camping, gardening,
wood working, listening to classic country music and he missed living on the
farm. He is survived by his daughters; Lisa (Brad) Wetherford of North
Branch, and Lori (Gary) Milam of Lapeer, step-daughters; Renee Beatty and
Mark Barnes of Attica, Karen C. Beatty of
Beverly Hills, MI., Lynne (Tony) Catoggio of Palm Coast, Fla., Mara (Frank)
Berishaj of Chesterfield, MI., and Tara A. (finance Mike Presta) Beatty of
Romeo, 1 grandson, Bradley Wetherford, Jr., and 7 step-grandchildren,
sister Charlotte (Norman) Stine of North Branch, brothers; Walter R. Turner
of Arz., and Harry L. (Ilene) Turner of North Branch,
many nieces and nephews. Memorials
may be made to the
Alzheimer’s Association.
The family will be present for visitation on Thursday,
Nov. 3, 2011 from 4 to 8 pm and Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 from 10 to 11am with
the funeral service at 11:00 am, at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home.
Rev. Ronald Hutchinson will officiate.
Burial in Westlawn
Cemetery, North Branch.
Joyce M. Stoneburg,
age 87 of Lapeer, died Oct. 24, 2011 in Lapeer. Joyce
was born April 7, 1924 in
Millington, MI to Willis and Maude (Storms) McMaster. She
grew up in Millington.
On Oct. 23, 1943, she married John H. Stoneburg in
Genesee. She was a nurses’ aid for several years in Oakdale.
Her world was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joyce is
survived by: daughter, Linda (Hal Tolan) Pangus of CO; sons, Gary (Gwyn)
Stoneburg of Lapeer and Bill (Laurie) Stoneburg of Hadley; 9 grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Joyce is preceded in
death by her husband, John, son, John, 2 sisters and 1 brother. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to the family. Family will receive
visitors on Saturday, Nov. 5th from 10-11 AM at Trinity United
Methodist
Church
in Lapeer. A memorial service will take place at 11 AM on Saturday, Nov. 5th
at the Trinity United Methodist
Church, 1310 N. Main St.,
Lapeer, with Pastor Gloria Haynes officiating.
Ted James Pratt,
age 38 of North Branch died Wednesday, October 12, 2011.
On Monday, October 17, 2011 from 9:30 am to 10:00am there will be a small
gathering at the Clifford Baptist Church in Clifford. The funeral
service will follow at 10:00am. Pastor David Lott will officiate.
Burial will be in Great Lakes Cemetery, Holly, Michigan.
Donald J. Bueche Sr.
age 82,
of Fruitland, Florida (formerly of North Branch), died Saturday, October 8,
2011 in Florida. There will be visitation on Thursday, October 13,
2011 from 3 to 8pm and Friday, October 14, 2011 from 10 to 11 am with
the funeral at 11:00 am at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Crestwood Cemetery in Grand Blanc. Memorials may be
made to the St. James Lutheran Church in North Branch or St. Mark's Lutheran
Church in Florida.
Nancy M. Owens,
age 61 of Otter
Lake
died Tuesday, October 4, 2011.
She was born December 24, 1949 in Cheyboygan, MI., the daughter of William
and Frances (Lafond) Barber. On July 19, 1968 she married Michael Owens in
Cheboygan.
Nancy’s Catholic Faith was
important to her. She enjoyed
gambling, gardening, baking and being a devoted and loving wife, mother and
grandmother. She is survived by her husband Michael, daughters; Toni (Bill)
Tarrant of Gladwin, Tricia Owens of Grand Blanc, Tanya Keiter of Millington,
Tiffany (Erik) Erickson of North Branch, sons; Tyler (Cindy) and Tanner
Owens both of Otter Lake, sisters; Mary Bur, Sally (Vern) Hiar, and Sue
Carlson, brothers; James, Joseph (Jeri-Lu), Bill (Roseann), Ken, and Keith
(Debbie) Barber, 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, many nieces,
nephews, and cousins. The family
will be present for visitation on Friday, October 7, 2011 from 2 to 8 pm and
Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 9 to 10 am.
The funeral service will be 10 am at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral
Home. Father Richard Treml will officiate.
Frances McCardle,
age 87 of Silverwood, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at the
Sanilac Medical Care Facility.
Frances
was born February 5, 1924 in
Detroit, Mi., the daughter of Aurther and Winnie
(Pepper) Rowe. She grew up
in the Silverwood area and graduated from
North
Branch High
School.
On August 17, 1946 she married Edwin “Jay” McCardle in North Branch
United
Methodist
Church.
Frances worked for the North Branch
School District as a
playground aide and a secretary for more than 30 years.
She was a member of the Silverwood United
Methodist
Church
and the North Branch Eastern Stars.
Frances
enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting, cooking, baking wedding cakes,
gardening and her family and grandchildren were very important part of
her life.
Frances is survived by her sons; Pat
(Cathy Griewahn) and Tim (wife, Annette) McCardle
both of Silverwood, 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren,
nephews; James Fulford of CA., and Dale McCardle of Gladwin.
She was preceded in death by parents, husband Edwin in 2009, and
brother Harvey in 2001. Memorials may be made to the
Silverwood
United
Methodist
Church. The family will be
present for visitation on Thursday, October 6, 2011 from 5 to 8 pm and
Friday, October 7, 2011 from
3 to 8 pm with an Eastern Star Service at 7:00 pm at Blackburn
Chapel-Martin Funeral Home.
On Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Silverwood United
Methodist Church from 10 to 11am. The funeral
service will be 11:00 am on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Silverwood
United Methodist Church. The burial will be in
West
Burlington
Cemetery,
Silverwood, MI.
Barry Brown will officiate.
Sharon
Cox,
age 68 of North Branch passed away Monday, October 3, 2011
at her home in the loving care of her family. Sharon was born June 1,
1943 in Springfield, Michigan, the daughter of Clyde and Viola (Nelson)
Knowlton. She grew up in Clarkston and graduated from Clarkston High
School. On December 9, 1961 she married Carl Cox in Oxford, Michigan.
Sharon was a homemaker and attended Dixie Baptist Church in Clarkston.
Left to cherish her memory are; husband Carl , daughters; April Young of
Oxford, and Bonnie Cox of Oxbowl Lake, and Son; Carl L. Cox Jr., (wife,
Michelle) of Lake Orion, sisters; Carol Smith and Kathie Peters both of
Mt. Morris, brothers; Jim (wife Cheryl) Knowlton of Alpena, Harold
(wife, Beth) Knowlton of Lapeer, and Donie (wife, Dorothy) Knowlton of
Mt. Morris, 4 grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She
was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Bob Knowlton. The
family suggests memorials may be made to the American Cancer
Association. The family will be present for visitation on Wednesday,
October 5, 2011 from 3 to 8 pm and Thursday, October 6, 2011 from 12 to
1 pm with the funeral service to follow at 1:00 pm at Blackburn
Chapel-Martin Funeral Home. Pastor Doug Richardson will officiate.
Cremation will follow.
Doris (Vielhaber Ficht) Lisek,
age 71 of
Marlette (Formerly of Brown City and North Branch) died Saturday,
January 22, 2011 at Covenant Health Care in Saginaw. Doris was
born May 14, 1939 in North Branch, MI., the daughter of Raymond and
Clara (Schumacher) Vielhaber. Doris grew up in the North Branch area and
attended school in the North Branch District. In 2002 she retired from
Lear Industry in Marlette. Doris loved to work in her vegetable and
flower gardens and taking care of her birds, and her dog Chewie. Left to
cherish her memory are her daughters; Ann (Steve) Cunnings of
Chesterfield and Kathleen (Danny) Strong of Decker, sons; Gregory Ficht
of Wyoming, and George (Pam) Ficht of Silverwood, sister, Grace
Daukantas of Cass City, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and
several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorials may be made to the
Country Christian Church or the Activity Fund at the Meadow Ridge for
Seniors. The family will be present for visitation on Tuesday, January
25, 2011 from 5 to 8, and Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 11 to 1 and from
4 to 8, Thursday, January 27, 2011 from 11 to 1 with the funeral service
at 1:00 PM at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Brown City. Rev. Roger Keur will
officiate.
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