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Mrs. Mabel Coleman
Mabel I. Coleman, age 100 of Hillman died July 25, 2005. Mrs. Coleman, one of ten children, was born in Nova Scotia, Canada on November 4, 1904 and moved to Hillman from Royal Oak. She was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ in Birmingham, a charter member of the Mature Members and a member of the Allied Youth Program who were active in organizing dances including the New Years Eve dance at the Masonic Temple. She enjoyed the outdoors and gardening. Mrs. Coleman was preceded in death by her husband Robert Coleman in 1985. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie (Rick) Shaw of Hillman; 4 grandchildren, Sandra, Robert and Debbie Shaw and Susan (Rob) Young; 2 great grandchildren, Cody and Brenda Young; 1 sister, Helen Reilich of Sarasota, FL. Services were held at the Nelson Funeral Home in Gaylord on Friday, July 29, 2005. Burial will take place at White Chapel cemetery in Troy. Condolences may be sent to the family C/O Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord MI 49734
Mrs. Sheila Ann Curran
Sheila Ann Curran, age 71 of Gaylord died Monday, August 22, 2005 at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. She was born in Detroit on March 8, 1934. She had lived in Livonia, was a graduate of St. Mary Commercial and later attended the University of Detroit. In addition to being a homemaker, she worked as an administrative assistant at General Motors and later a customer service representative at Ford Motor for 14 ½ years. She and her husband retired on May 1, 1991 and in November of that year they moved to Gaylord. Mrs. Curran was a member of St. Mary cathedral parish. She is survived by her husband, Gerald; her children, Margaret (David) Wright of West Bloomfield, Michael (Denise) of Troy, Maureen (Anthony) Winfree of Highland, Elizabeth Ann Curran of Ann Arbor, Paul Joseph (Susan) of Livonia; 10 grandchildren, Kevin, Kathrine, Meghan, Jack, Kenneth, Colleen, Margaret, Kelli, Sarah and Michael. FUNERAL SERVICES will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2005 at 10 AM from St. Mary Cathedral. Burial will follow at Resurrection cemetery. Visitation at the Nelson Funeral Home will be held on Thursday from 6 to 9 PM and on Friday from Noon to 4 PM and 6 to 9 PM. Visitation will continue on Saturday at the cathedral beginning at 9 AM. The Ancient Order of Hibernians will recite the rosary Thursday evening at 7 PM. St. Mary Knights of Columbus will recite the rosary Friday evening at 7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith In The Future, the St. Mary Cathedral building fund, through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord MI 49734.
Mrs. Mary Eleanor Engel
Mary Eleanor Engel, age 89, longtime Gaylord resident, died Tuesday, June 28, 2005. Mrs. Engel was born in Detroit on March 19, 1916. She had been the bookkeeper for the Gaylord Lumber Company for many years and in her free time enjoyed bowling and loved to golf. Mrs. Engel was a past president of the Otsego memorial Hospital Auxiliary. MEMORIAL SERVICES will be held on Friday, July 1, 2005 at 4 PM from the Nelson Funeral Home, Rev. John McCracken, officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday beginning at 2:00 PM. Mrs. Engel is survived by her husband, Lewis; her daughter, Ronnalee (Gary) Gleason of Gaylord, her son, Bill (Donna) Engel of Gaylord; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Her brother Eugene Magnee preceded her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the Otsego County Commission on Aging, through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord MI 49734.
Mr. Ted Engel, Jr.
Mr. Theodore Engel, age 75, of Gaylord died Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at his home. He was born Nov. 2, 1929 in Alba. Ted was a geologist, contractor, and a business owner of the Chalet Motor Lodge for over 20 years. He was the pastor for Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints now the Community of Christ for 16 years and was an Elder for the Church for many years. He was a counselor with Catholic Human Services, the Friendship Shelter and Harbor Hall in Petoskey before retiring last July. He was very active in his community including being on the Otsego Memorial Hospital Board, Chamber of Commerce Board, Kiwanis Club, the Economic Development Corp., the Intermediate School District Board, Habitat for Humanity, Outreach International, and Alpenfest committees and was honored as Buergermeister in 1983. He loved the outdoors, being with people, flying, reading, traveling, mountain climbing, backpacking, canoeing and was world champion in the Ausable canoe race for 3 years in a row in the early 1950’s. Most of all he loved being with and enjoying his family, especially his grandchildren. Services for Mr. Ted Engel will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 2 PM from the First United Methodist Church. Matt Kinsinger officiating. Friends may gather with the family on Friday evening from 5-9 pm at the Nelson Funeral Home and at the church on Saturday beginning at 1PM until the time of service. Mr. Engel is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joyce; his children, Dave (Sue) of Gaylord, Karen (Mike) Stotts of Lander, WY, Kathy (Jeff) McLuckie of Lee’s Summit, MO; grandchildren, Jordan and Alexa Engel, Annikki and Sam Haivala, Ashley and Erin Stotts, Caitlin and Aiden McLuckie, Bill and Leslie Brown and Sarah Seiler; sister, Jeanne (Carl) Rossman of Owosso; also many nieces, nephews and cousins including Denny (Kris) Turbin. He was preceded in death by his parents Theodore A. and Thelma Engel, sister Joyce Packer, and daughter-in-law Kerri Engel. Memorial contributions may be made to Outreach International, Habitat for Humanity or the Friendship Shelter through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734.
Mrs. Marilyn (Hoogstraten) Ford
Marilyn (Hoogstraten) Ford, 70 of Gaylord died Saturday, July 23, 2005 at her home. Mrs. Ford was born in Kalamazoo on August 19, 1934, the daughter of Otto and Clara (Dieterman) Moyer. She had been employed with Michigan Bell in the Kalamazoo, Petoskey and Traverse City areas. She enjoyed camping, gardening and NASCAR. Mrs. Ford is survived by two daughters, Sue (Larry) Nowak of Gaylord, Dara (Fred) Hiedema of Holland; one son, Douglas (Margo) Hoogstraten of Wolverine; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; one sister, Norma Earl of Grand Junction, CO; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George Ford, a son at birth, David Matthew Hoogstraten and her longtime companion, her beagle Molly. FUNERAL SERVICES will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 1200 PM from Holy Redeemer Church in Vanderbilt, Father John McCracken officiating. Visitation at the Nelson Funeral Home will be held on Tuesday from 5-8 PM and on Wednesday at the church beginning at 11 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Vital Care Hospice or to the Otsego County Animal Shelter through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734.
Mrs. Delores Foust
Mrs. Delores A. Foust, age 78 of Lewiston died Saturday, July 30, 2005 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. She was born in Lincoln Park on January 13, 1927 and had been living in Lewiston the past 8 years. In February 2, 1957 she married
Clare Foust. In 1966 the couple began traveling throughout the United States building log homes. They were active in senior citizens groups throughout. Mrs. Foust attended the Lovells Community Church and loved animals. She was preceded in death by her husband Clare in 2001. She is survived by two children, Charles (Barbara) Foust of Six Lakes, MI and Linda Foust; and two grandchildren, Chuck Foust and Carol Ann Cavanaugh. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Mr. Dale Fox
Dale W. Fox, age 76 of Johannesburg, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2005. He was born December 4, 1928 in Chester Twp. to Charles and Minnie (Waters) Fox. He was a lifelong area resident, and graduated from Johannesburg Rural Agricultural School. Dale served his country as a paratrooper in the United States Army 11th Airborne Division. On August 19, 1967 he married
Ina Jean Campbell of Johannesburg, where she currently resides. Mr. Fox had worked at the General Motors Oldsmobile plant in Lansing and also for the State of Michigan Highway Department. For several years, he was the owner/operator of the Fox’s Standard Service in Johannesburg. Dale was a member and Past Commander of American Legion Post #198 and a member of Lodge #581 F & AM in Lewiston. He was also a life member of the 11th Airborne Division Association, the Michigan Wild Turkey Hunters Association and a board member of Top of Michigan Rural Electric Company. He enjoyed hunting turkey and deer, bowling, playing cards, and doing crossword puzzles. He was preceded in death by sisters, Wilma Sampson and Ruth Mirling, and brothers Frank, Ted, Ronald, and Ralph Fox. In addition to his wife, Ina Jean, he is survived by his children, Eric Storm (Janet) Fox of Orion Twp, and Becky Fox (Brandon Hatch) of Waterford; a granddaughter, Alana Fox of Orion Twp.; a brother, Max Fox of Johannesburg; and several nieces and nephews. FUNERAL SERVICES will be held on Monday, August 8, 2005 at 2:00 PM from the Nelson Funeral Home in Gaylord, Rev. Thomas Mammoser, officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Hope cemetery in Johannesburg. Visitation at the Nelson Funeral Home in Gaylord will be held on Sunday, 1-8 PM and on Monday beginning at 1 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fox Family to be used for charities to be selected later, through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord MI 49734.
Mrs. Darlene French
Darlene Nancy French, age 57 of Mio died Sat. May 21, 2005. She was born on Feb. 28, 1948, and retired from State Farm Insurance Co. on Dec. 31, 2003. Memorial Services will be held on Weds. May 25th at 7:00 pm from the Wm. Sullivan & Sons Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., Utica, MI. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. until the time of service. She is survived by her husband Michael, son Matthew Graham, and mother Margaret Benoot. Also surviving are her sisters Wanda Buck, Sherry Wardwell, Paula Oles, Kim Bickes, and brothers Randy and Ron Benoot. Memorial contributions appreciated to the American Heart Assoc. through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, MI. 49734.
Mr. Marvin Geikowski, Jr.
Marvin W. Geikowski, Jr., 47 of Atlanta died Thursday, June 16, 2005. Marvin was born in Taylor on May 23, 1958, the son of Marvin Sr. and Josephine (Kolakowski) Geikowski. He had lived in Arizona for a number of years before moving to Gaylord in 1989. He then moved to Atlanta in 1991. He had a love of the outdoors, hunting and fishing and was an all-round sportsman. He was also a member of St. Francis parish in Lewiston. FUNERAL SERVICES will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 11 AM from St. Francis Church in Lewiston, Father Gregory Kurutz, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Francis cemetery. Visitation will be held at St. Francis Church on Friday from 4-8 PM and on Saturday beginning at 10 AM. Mr. Geikowski is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Geikowski of Indian River; his parents, Marvin Sr. and Josephine of Atlanta; grandson, Dillan Geikowski; two brothers, Dennis Geikowski of Taylor and Dean (Tannis) Geikowski of Arizona; one sister, Cynthia Casady of Atlanta. His daughter Danielle and his brother Ronald preceded him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the Geikowski family through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord MI 49734.
Mr. Nicholas Alan Griffith
Nicholas Alan Griffith, 22 of Gaylord died Monday, July 11, 2005 at his home. Nick was born in Flint on June 13, 1983 the son of Robert and Kenetha (King) Griffith. He was raised in Gaylord and had recently lived for 6 months in St. Augustine Florida. He had attended St. Mary Cathedral School and Gaylord Community Schools. Nick was currently working at the Spud Warehouse and Edward’s Sign Studio in Gaylord. He loved the outdoors; hunting, fishing and snowmobiling and had a passion for writing poetry. He also enjoyed working on his Camaro. Nick is survived by his parents, Robert and Kenetha Griffith of Gaylord; his sisters, Olivia A. Smith and her husband Robert of Gaylord, Monica S. Griffith-Braud and her husband Curt of Gonzales, LA; niece, Madison MacQuarrie of Gaylord; grandparents, Roy and Helen Griffith of Atlanta, MI; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents William and Anna King. FUNERAL SERVICES will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 11 AM from St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord, Rev. John McCracken, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview cemetery in Gaylord. Visitation at the Nelson Funeral Home will be held on Wednesday from 4-9 PM and at the cathedral on Thursday beginning at 10 AM. A rosary will be offered at the funeral home Wednesday evening at 7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Griffith family to be used for various charities, through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord MI 49734.
Mrs. Elsie M. Guldenstein
Elsie M. Guldenstein, age 88 of Lewiston, died Sunday, June 19th in Lapeer Co. Medical Care Facility. She was born on July 4, 1916 in Croswell, MI., the daughter of William and Cora Bell Lewis. She was preceded in death by her husband Irvin in 2002, and three brothers. She is survived by her children, Robert G. Guldenstein of Lewiston, Doris Distelrath of Port Huron, Irvin “Butch” Guldenstein of Marine City, Delores Zavislak of Lapeer, and Sherry Chivers of Commerce, CO. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Laverne Lewis of St. Clair, and brother-in-law, Herb Guldenstein of East China. Interment will be at Hillside cemetery in St. Clair, MI.
Mrs. June Harvey
June Moyle Harvey, 79, of Gaylord, and formerly of Garden City, passed away on August 2, 2005 at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petosky. She was born in Dodgeville, Houghton County, MI to Joseph and Marcelline (Snell) Moyle on February 15, 1926. Upon graduation from high school in 1943, she moved to Detroit where she was employed. On January 12, 1946, she married
Walter L. Harvey Jr. upon his return from 3 years in the armed forces. She is survived by her loving husband, Walter; two sons, Daniel (Brenda) of Pinckney and James (Denise) of Belleville; one daughter, Sheryl (Greg) Bonfiglio of Howell; 9 grandchildren, Daniel Jr. (Kim) Harvey, Edward (Paula) Harvey, Kimberly (Karl) Harvey, Lisa Dow, Jim Harvey Jr., Darren Harvey, Nicholas Ploch, Timothy Ploch and Ryan Ploch; and 12 great grandchildren. Also surviving is a stepsister, Florence Burich of Dodgeville and a stepbrother, Charles Little of Houghton, and 2 nieces. She was preceded in death by one brother, Llewellyn. Walter and June were married
59 ½ years and resided in Garden City until their retirement in 1982. June was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Gaylord, and a member of the Faith Circle. She was also a member of the Otsego Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for 22 years and the Homemakers Extension Group for many years. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2005 at the First United Methodist Church in Gaylord, with the Rev. John Naile officiating, followed by interment at Fairview cemetery in Gaylord. Visitation was held from 2-8 p.m. Friday, August 5, 2005 from the Nelson Funeral Home in Gaylord. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734.
Mrs. Nellie M. Hill
Nellie M. Hill, age 92 of Vanderbilt died Thursday, June 09, 2005 at her home. Mrs. Hill was born on May 3, 1913 in Harrisville, MI., and has lived in Vanderbilt since 1979. She has previously lived in the Saginaw/Bay City area, and had been a volunteer for the American Cancer Society for 30 years. She loved to cook, and enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. Most importantly, she was a very special grandma. Mrs. Hill is survived by her children, Madeline Martin of Oregon, Marilyn Redinger of Howell, Jacqueline (Thomas) Drayton also of Howell, and Richard F. (Natalie) Hill of Fowlerville. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; brother, Wilfred LaBrosse of Roscommon; daughter-in-law, Vickie Hill of Fowlerville; and best friend and loyal companion Brit. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell in 1989; son Russel G.; and sisters, Lucia Rafferty and Evelyn Cushman. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, June 18th at 11:30 a.m. from Holy Redeemeer Church in Vanderbilt, Fr. John McCracken officiating. Family will accept visitors beginning at 10:30 until the time of service. Interment will be in Evergreen Hill cemetery in Vanderbilt. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, MI. 49734
Miss Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Iknayan
Liz Iknayan, age 18 of Gaylord died Wednesday, July 20, 2005. She was born in Gaylord on October 26, 1986 and was a 2005 graduate of Gaylord High School. She was very athletic and participated in several sports including soccer, basketball and cross-country running. She loved music. FUNERAL SERVICES will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2005 at 1 PM from the First United Methodist Church, Reverend John Naile officiating. Visitation at the Nelson Funeral Home will be held on Friday from 5-9 PM and will continue on Saturday at the church from 12 Noon until the time of services. Liz is survived by her father Dr. Charles N. (Nancy)Iknayan of Bessemer; her mother, Maggie Jensen of Gaylord; her sisters, Leah of Denton, TX, Robin of Gaylord and Mt. Pleasant, Kelly of Gaylord and Ann Arbor; step-brother, Michael Miron of Bessemer; step-sister, Marsha Miron of Bessemer; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to Yellow Ribbon International, through the Nelson Funeral home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734.
