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Gleason, Lowell F.
Milan, Michigan
Age 62. Born September 12, 1945 in Tracy, MN to Roy and Buelah (Bangasser) Gleason.
Died June 25, 2008 from complications of pneumonia and multiple myeloma (bone marrow cancer).
In addition to his parents, nephew Brad Lofgren preceded him in parting.
Lowell was the most beloved brother of Eloise (Tom) Knight of Fowlerville MI, Lee Ann Lofgren of Camden MI, and Valorie Gleason of Milan MI.
Also surviving are niece Julie (Michael) Tobin, nephews Paul Lofgren and Charles (Bonnie) Knight and great nieces and nephews.
He leaves behind special friends Doug, Tim, Carl, John and Gary and many others who were an important part of his life.
Lowell was a University of Michigan retiree and enjoyed several years of travel, golf, painting and his passion for his Harley motorcycle.
Cremation has taken place and a family graveside service will be held at a later date at Marble Park cemetery in Milan, where Lowell's ashes will be interred next to his parents.
In the near future the family will host a celebration of his life and encourage his friends to recall tales and outrageous stories about Lowell.
Herlocher, Gerald C.
Milan, MI
Age 71, passed away June 08, 2008 peacefully at home with his family at his side. Mr. Herlocher was born June 24, 1936 in Sugar Valley, PA, the son of Harvey and Elizabeth (Alford) Herlocher. Gerald moved to Michigan in 1956, and married
Virginia Mae (Wardle) Herlocher on June 21, 1958. He retired from Huron Tower Apartments in June 2007. Surviving are his wife Virginia and six children; Wavie (husband Fred) Barton of Zephyrhills, FL, Mary (husband Duane) Rudy of North Branch, MI, Raymond (wife Anne) Herlocher of Maybee, MI, Lisa Perry of Tecumseh, MI, Anita (husband Barry) Paul of Milan, MI and Loretta McCready of South Lyon, MI. Also surviving are Gerald's 12 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, one brother Horace Orie (wife Mary) Herlocher of Loganton, PA, one sister in-law Leona (Wardle) Winkle of Belleville, MI and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by one sister, Hazel (husband Abe) Paulhaumies of PA, Alfred (wife Loraine) Herlocher of TX, Edward (wife Ruth) Herlocher of New York, Harvey (wife Mildred) Herlocher of PA, Carl (wife Rebecca) Porth of PA, Clare (wife Violet) Porth of PA, one brother in-law Wilbur Paul Winkle of MI and one grandson; Kenneth Raymond Hamilton of MI. Gerald was a devoted husband and a loving father, and he will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held at Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home - Milan on Tuesday from 6-8pm and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11am with Pastor Bob Riddle officiating. Burial following at London cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. www.ochalekstark.com.
Hitchingham, Lela (Pearce)
Augusta Twp., MI
Age 93, died Sunday, June 08, 2008 at Chelsea Retirement Community (Townsley Village). She was born May 17, 1915 in Hillsdale, Michigan to Clayton and Agnes (Fuller) Pearce. On October 23, 1937 she married
Russell A.”Red” Hitchingham in Grand Rapids and he preceded her in death on August 5, 2004. Lela graduated with honors from Camden-Frontier High School in Hillsdale County, MI and was employed prior to marriage at the Ypsilanti State Hospital. After she married
she settled into the role of a traditional farm housewife. She was devoted to her husband “Red” and her six children. Lela attended Lincoln Community United Methodist Church and was active in many church service groups, functions and activities. She enjoyed cooking and baking and supported service lunches and dinners sponsored by the church. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will all tell you that she was an excellent cook and baker. Lela also enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardens and shared their bounty with family, friends and neighbors. She was an active supporter of the Lincoln Consolidated Schools while her children attended and an advocate of higher education. She encouraged all six of her children to attend and graduate from college and due to her support and encouragement, her children were successful in achieving 100% of that goal. Survivors include four sons; Larry (Dawn), Clayton (Eileen)., Philip, and Kevin, two daughters Bonnie, Marcia (Dean) Anderson, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, two sisters Ethel Harmon and Janet House. She will be dearly missed by all. Visitation will be held at Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home, Milan on Friday from 2-8pm. Funeral services will be held 11-00am Saturday, June 14th at Lincoln Community United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Union-Udell cemetery. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make a charitable contribution to a charity of their choice. www.ochalekstark.com.
Hoeman, Carol
Ypsilanti, MI
Age 81, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008. She was born July 14, 1926 in Ypsilanti, the daughter of William and Carol (Coleman) Fensch. She was married
to Paul G. Hoeman for 37 years before he preceded her in death. Carol was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include- her son, Jeffery (Marilyn) Hoeman and grandchildren, Ryan and Tyler, all of Canton; brother, William Fensch of Deerfield Glade, TN; brother- and sister-in-law, Roger and Shirley Hoeman of Louisiana; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and brother- and sister-in-law, George and Margie McCoy. The funeral service will be 11-00 am Monday, June 23, 2008 at Stark Funeral Service Moore Memorial Chapel with Pastor Kent Jennings of Immanuel Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Arborcrest Memorial Park. Contributions in her memory may be made to the church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home where the family will receive friends 2-4 & 6-9 pm Sunday.
Johnson, Robert J. “Bob”
Ypsilanti, MI
Age 71, passed away suddenly Sunday, June 15, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born June 10, 1937 in South Haven, MI, the son of Harold C. and Lydia E. (Kramp) Johnson. On June 18, 1977, he married
Cindy Dubay in Mt. Clemens and she survives. Bob worked for the Environmental Protection Agency for over 30 years. He was retired from the Naval Reserve and was a member of the Yankee Air Force. In addition to his loving wife of 31 years, survivors include- two daughters, Nicole (Jason) Glovier of St. Clair Shores and Heather (Steven) Mezzadri of Livonia; and one grandson, Benjamin. He was preceded in death by his parents. The funeral service will be 11-00 am Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Stark Funeral Service Moore Memorial Chapel with Fr. Bob Roggenbuck of Transfiguration Catholic Church officiating. Burial will follow in St. John cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to either the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer's Association. Envelopes are available at the funeral home where the family will receive friends 6-9 pm Thursday and 2-4 & 6-9 pm Friday.
Koons, Barbara J. “Barb”
Belleville, MI
Age 81, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008 following an extended illness. She was born April 9, 1927 in Flint, MI. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Ypsilanti Moose and the Belleville F.O.E. Survivors include- three daughters, Linda Kay Caldwell of Mounds, OK, Penny Jeane (Terry) LeMaster of Columbus, MT and Kathy Norine Jackson of Mounds, OK; eight grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, David Earl Joslin and her husband, Wilbur E. Koons. Private services will be held at Michigan Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Friends of MI Animals Rescue, P.O. Box 854, Belleville, MI 48112-0854. Arrangements by Stark Funeral Service Moore Memorial Chapel.
Lentz, Agnes R.
Milan, MI
Age 84 died June 26, 2008 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. She was born May 13, 1924 in Ypsilanti to Buirl and Clara (Cook) Baer. On April 26, 1947 she married
Bob Lentz in Whittaker and he preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 2007. Mrs. Lentz was an active member of the Lincoln Community United Methodist, the Ruth Circle and church vocalist. She drove bus for Lincoln and Milan Schools for over 35 years and volunteered for Aid in Milan for over 20 years. Survivors include a son- Kenneth of Maybee, a daughter Ellen (Kevin) Patton and granddaughter Krista Leah Patton of Willis and three nephews. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, a half-sister Laura, a sister Margaret Chie, and a half brother Wilson. Funeral services will be held 2-00pm Monday, June 30th at Lincoln Community United Methodist Church with Rev. Beverly Maar officiating. Burial will follow in Marble Park cemetery, Milan. Contributions may be made to the family. Visitation will be held at Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home on Sunday from 3-8pm. and at the church on Monday from 1-00pm until time of service. www.ochalekstark.com.
Smith, Mattie
Rialto, CA (formerly of Ypsilanti)
Age 87, passed away Monday, June 9, 2008 in California. She married
J.P. Smith in 1949 and he preceded her in death. She had been a long-time resident of Ypsilanti before moving to CA. She was a member of Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ in Willow Run. Survivors include- her son, Cecil (Iris) Rice; daughter, Gwen Minnieweather; son, Emmanuel Smith; son, Timothy Smith; and brother, Rufus (Alice) Hart. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two children, James Edward Rice and Pearl Wilkerson, three brothers and two sisters. The funeral service will be 11-00 am Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at Stark Funeral Service Moore Memorial Chapel with Rev. Anthony Shaw officiating. Burial will follow in United Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at the funeral home 5-7 pm Tuesday and from 10-30 until time of service Wednesday.
Smith, Mildred G.
Ypsilanti, MI
Age 83, passed away Friday, June 6, 2008 after a long illness. Mildred was born October 11, 1924 in Middlesboro, KY, the daughter of Roscoe and Bessie (Reynolds) Bryant. On Dec. 24, 1941, she married
Carl Smith in Middlesboro and he preceded her in death May 24, 2003. Survivors include- one daughter, Brenda (Bill) Bartley of Ypsilanti; one granddaughter, Renee (Scott) Peach of Ypsilanti; two great grandchildren, Brandon and Hayley; one sister, Dana Jarrett of Canton; six brothers, Hayden Bryant of Canton, J.R. (Doris) Bryant, James (Carol) Bryant, Jerry (Theresa Hadley) Bryant, all of Ypsilanti, Rev. Larry (Cuma) Bryant of Cleveland, TN and Robert (Rhonda) Bryant of Colorado Springs, CO; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Henry Bryant and three sisters, Gwen Bryant, Mary Lou Bryant and Lela Cinnamon. The funeral service will be 1-00 Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at Stark Funeral Service Moore Memorial Chapel with Rev. Larry Bryant officiating. Entombment will follow in Washtenong Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 3-9 p.m. Monday.
Smith, Vivian J.
Alpena, MI (formerly of the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area)
Age 99, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at home in Alpena. Vivian was born September 9, 1908 in Detroit, the daughter of William E. and Edith (Bach) Carter. She graduated from Southwestern High School in Detroit. On June 7, 1934, she married
Arnold Smith in Detroit and he preceded her in death December 21, 1989. She had been a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ypsilanti and a life member and past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Cyrus Chapter #458 in Detroit. Vivian is survived by- her daughter, Janet (James) Hines of Alpena; three grandchildren, Karen (Jon) Newhouse of Alpena, Laurie L. Dethloff of Pinckney and Mark (Dawn) Bell of Saline; seven great grandchildren, Laura Beth and Mandy Newhouse, Shanna, Niki, Jon and Jason Dethloff, David Hanna; and one great great grandson, Conner Hanna. The funeral service will be 1-00 pm Monday, June 9, 2008 at Stark Funeral Service Moore Memorial Chapel with Rev. Melanie Carey of First United Methodist Church officiating. Private burial will be in Woodmere cemetery. Contributions in Vivian's name may be made to either Turning Brook of Alpena, 300 Oxbow Drive, Alpena, MI 49707 or the charity of one's choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home where visitation will be 11-00 am until time of service Monday.
Squires, Ransom E. “Sock”
Milan Twp., MI
Age 84 died Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at home. He was born March 23, 1924 in Milan Township to Ransom E. and Nora Belle (Downing) Squires, Sr. On October 28, 1944 he married
his high school sweetheart Laura May Grassley at London United Methodist Church and she survives. “Sock” graduated from Milan High School in 1941 then served in the Navy during WWII in the Pacific. After returning home to the family farm where his was born, he continued farming all his life. He was a member of London United Methodist Church. He enjoyed going to the county fairs where he was a life member of Michigan Pony Dynamometer and was involved with the Monroe County Pony Pullers for several years. Besides his wife Laura May, he is survived by their son Ronald (Sally) of Britton, three grandsons, Steven (Laura) of Commerce Township, Jonathan (Toni) of Newport and Matthew (Becky) of Elyria, Ohio, four granddaughters Tonya (Mark) McMahan of Ft. Wayne, IN, Thelma (Joshua) Caldwell of Auburn, IN, Kathy (Cliff) Hall and Rachel (Jason) Clausen of Coruna, IN, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Elsie Porter, Alice Haystead one brother Leon Squires. Visitation will be Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8pm at Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home, Milan where services will be held 11am Friday, with Rev. Ruth McCully officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to London United Methodist Church or St. Joseph Mercy Hospice. www.ochalekstark.com.
Whorton, Regina
Ypsilanti, MI
Age 46, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2008. A celebration of her life will be 1-00 pm Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Kingdom Hall, Jehovah's Witnesses, Ypsilanti Congregation, 6420 Tuttle Hill Road, Ypsilanti. Regina's family would like to thank everyone for all the expressions of love and kindness they have received. Contributions in her memory may be made to her family for various charities. Arrangements handled by Stark Funeral Service Moore Memorial Chapel.
Witcher, Jane Marie
Saline, formerly of Milan
Age 69 died Sunday, June 08, 2008 in Brighton at her daughter's house, following an extended illness. She was born January 1, 1939 in Ann Arbor to Hugo and Laura (Tower) Schneider. Jane graduated from Ann Arbor High in 1956. She was an executive secretary for Washtenaw County Building Operations and then retired from Community Mental Health-OBRA in March of 2000. She was a member of the Peoples Presbyterian Church in Milan and the Red Hat Society of Saline. Survivors include a son Scott and his children Ian and Joshua of Loveland, CO., a daughter Lisa (Brian) Wheeler of Brighton and a brother Hugo Schneider of Arizona. She was preceded in death by two sisters Ruth Rolston and Norma Schunk. Jane had a passion for pottery, was an avid designer, artist, and took pride in her beautiful garden. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 11-00am Thursday, June 19th at the Peoples Presbyterian Church, Milan. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Joseph Mercy Cancer Center, Ann Arbor On line condolences may be sent to www.ochalekstark.com
Wyman, Carl N.
Milan, MI
Age 74, died Friday morning, June 27, 2008 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 21, 1934 in Newton, Georgia to Benjamin and Frances (Emberling) Wyman. On June 8, 1956 he married
Donna Mitchell and she survives. Carl was employed for over 13 years by D. N. Higgins, and was active in the Milan Moose Lodge #335, acting as Governer, Junior Governer, Prelet, and the Best Bingo Caller. He loved Bluegrass music and festivals, NASCAR, and his great-grandchildren. Survivors besides his wife include his son Stephen C. (Millie) Wyman, two grandchildren, Stephen (Sarah) Wyman, and Shannon (Chris) Spaulding, 4 step grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, Payton, Brice, and Christopher Jr., and 7 step grandchildren, one brother Russell (Donna) Wyman, two sisters; Mary Tuttle and June Lewis, friends Bill and Shirley Edler and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, two sisters, three brothers-in-law, and four nephews. Visitation will be held at Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home, Milan (today) Sunday from 2-8pm with a Moose Memorial service at 7pm. Funeral services will be held 11-00am Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at London Twp. cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Betty Jane Wagoner
Milan, MI
Formerly of Adrian, MI Age 82, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008 in Ann Arbor, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph & Ruth Baughey; husband, Robert Cunningham; and husband, Ralph Wagoner; infant son, John Edward Cunningham; and brother, Ralph Baughey, Jr. Betty is survived by her three daughters, Mary & Darrell Hall, Margie & Gary Patton, and Susan Wagoner & Andrew Harrell; eight grandchildren, Michele & Ron O'Neil, Chris & Noel Patton, Michael & Crystal Tautkus, Jannie & Shawn Terry, Jennifer & Carey Feeman, Christopher Wagoner, Kevin Wagoner, and Katie Wagoner; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Jack & Nancy Baughey; and one sister, Gladys Sue & Tom Prange. Betty retired as the Resident Hall Office Manger for the University of Michigan, East Quad, and was a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10-30 am Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ypsilanti, MI. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic cemetery in Adrian, MI. The family will receive friends from 2 to 8 pm Monday, August 25, 2008 at the Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home in Milan, MI. Memorial donations may be made to Fresenius Medical Services of Ann Arbor, 5205 McAuley Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, in Betty's name.
