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HARRY H. SHORE

Dexter

Harry H. Shore, 69, of Dexter died Jan. 10, 2003, at Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor. He was born Oct. 17, 1933, to Hesel and Ernestine Shore in Bellvue, Pa.

Mr. Shore graduated from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School in 1953 and attended the University of Michigan before entering the world of offset book printing by going to work at Braun & Brumfield.

He worked at Braun & Brumfield until early 1972, when he and Ned Thomson co-founded Thomson-Shore Inc. in Dexter.

Mr. Shore was a wonderful son, husband, father, role model, mentor and a dear friend to many.

He was fond of all sports, spent Saturday mornings instructing youth bowling leagues and bowled himself.

Mr. Shore was a competitive racquetball player at the state level. He was an ingenious landscaper, a master wood-worker, a cribbage player and he loved to travel.

Mr. Shore is survived by his mother, Ernestine E. Shore; his wife, Gloria; three children, Sheri (Dave) Circele, J. Dean (Gloria) and Chris; three stepchildren, Tod (Laurie) Jordan, Keith (Janith) Jordan and Kelley (Kevin) Jones; 11 grandchildren, Margaret Anne, Jayson, Danny (Micki), Angel, Danielle, Alex, Elaina, Karen, Samantha, Megan and Nicholas; and several nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

A memorial service was held Sunday at the United Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Drive, in Dexter. The Revs. William Donahue, Patrick Bonnie and John E. Harnish officiated.

Mr. Shore chose to donate his body to the U-M Medical School.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ann Arbor Graphics Arts Memorial Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 1951, Ann Arbor, MI 48106, or Arbor Hospice, 2366 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48103.

Arrangements were made by Hosmer-Muehlig Funeral Home in Dexter.

EDITH WEST

Romulus

Edith West, 89, of Romulus died Jan. 8, 2003, at her daughter’s home. She was born March 23, 1913, in Pikesville, Ky.

She married Wilbur West and he preceded her in death in February 1967.

Surviving are two daughters, Bernie West of Romulus and Frances Braden of Romulus.

Graveside services were held Saturday at Maple Grove cemetery in Sylvan Center. The Rev. Richard Dake officiated.

Arrangements were made by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea.

BRUCE E. ROBERTS

Jackson

Bruce E. Roberts, 38, died Jan. 12, 2003. He was born May 1, 1964, in Saginaw the son of James and Nancy Roberts of Concord.

Family and friends will remember him as a strong and loving man who endured a lifelong illness. His hobbies, which always centered on family, included golf, fishing, billiards and travel. He was a 1986 graduate of Spring Arbor College.

Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife, Ann (Weiner) Roberts; his parents; a brother, Larry (Lynn) Roberts of Somerset; a grandmother, Minnie Roberts of Merrill; two nephews, Luke and Lance; one niece, Lynelle; his father and mother-in-law, Raymond and Janet Weiner of Chelsea; brother-in-law, Raymond Weiner III, as well as a dog and two cats.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Lori Ann.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. today at the Caring Community Church in Albion. Interment will follow.

Arrangements were made by Watson Funeral Chapel in Jackson.

DIANNA L. COPENHAVER

Dexter

Dianna L. Copenhaver died Jan. 9, 2003, after a 3 1/2-year battle with lung cancer and is now with the Lord.

Mrs. Copenhaver was born Sept. 3, 1948. She was the first of nine children born to Regina (Poletti) Krantz and Howard Krantz. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Krantz; her grandmother, Philomina Poletti; and her sibling twins, Caroline and Steven Krantz.

Mrs. Copenhaver left her family with a treasury of memories, which they will cherish. Her sense of humor was endless. Her family will celebrate the many facets of her life. She was a crystal of life and personality.

Mrs. Copenhaver was a daughter, sister, mother, nurse, wife and soccer coach. She was prankster and comedian, and "Queen of the Baldfaced Lie."

Throughout her battle with cancer, she was courageous, caring stubborn and a wonderful friend.

During her journey through life, she crossed paths with many people. She gave to each and every person, whether a friend, stranger in a shopping line or competitor at an auction sale, with a smile, a tear, a gentle hand, a hug or joke.

She has left each person in her life a different and special memory of her kaleidoscope of love. Her laughter, hugs and stories we hold dear as they continue their individual journeys through life. Still, she gives strength and love.

Mrs. Copenhaver is survived by her husband, William G. Copenhaver; son William H. Copenhaver and his significant other, Elizabeth Hodges, and her sons, Jeremy, Jason and Joshua Hodges; daughter Stephanie Copenhaver; son Jakob Copenhaver; and twins Emily and Aileen Copenhaver; her grandfather, Rudolph Poletti; and her mother, Regina Krantz.

She is also survived by her brother James Krantz and his wife, Chris, and their sons, Jared and Zachary; sister Valerie (Krantz) Hart and her husband, Pat, and their children, Veronica and Elizabeth; brother Matthew Krantz and his wife, Nikki, and their son, Andrew; brother Dean Krantz; sister Angie (Krantz) Bouterse and her husband, Shawn, and their son, Grant; brother Daniel Krantz and his wife, Jamie, and their twins, Ethan and Leah; as well as numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and a host of Copenhaver-in-laws and Copenhaver nieces and nephews.

Although Mrs. Copenhaver has moved on, she lives through memories. Her life grows larger as the family shares memories of her with each other. She will not be forgotten, but sorely missed.

Visitation was held Sunday at Hosmer-Muehlig Funeral Chapel in Dexter. Mass of the Christian Burial was Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. John Klein presided.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory.

EVELYN LUCILLE YOUNG

Pinckney

Formerly of Ann Arbor

Evelyn Lucille Young, 89, of Pinckney, formerly of Ann Arbor, died Jan. 10, 2003, in Howell. She was born Nov. 1, 1913, in Lake City the daughter of Albert and Olive (Bush) LaDouceur.

Mrs. Young is formerly of the Dexter-Pinckney area. She attended

Dexter Gospel Church.

She married Eugene Raymond Young Feb. 6, 1932, in Lake City. He preceded her in death March 9, 1995.

Survivors include two daughters, Norma J. Lawrence, formerly of Pinckney, and Eva A. (Bill) Jeffery of Pinckney; two sons, Larry E. (Sharon) Young of Dexter and James F. Young of Pinckney; three sisters, Dorothy Sheler, Ruth Lutz and Madeline Tacoma; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Young was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Sheler; a brother, Merlin LaDouceur; and two grandchildren, Michael and Richard.

A funeral was held Monday at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea. The Rev. John O'Dell officiated. Burial followed at Forest Lawn cemetery in Dexter.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

DIANE J. JANISSE

Chelsea

Diane J. Janisse, 61, of Chelsea died Jan. 10, 2003, at her home. She was born Aug. 20, 1941, in St. Clair Shores the daughter of Donald and Alida (Ouellette) Chauvin.

Mrs. Janisse had lived in the area since 1989, coming from Westland. She was a nurse at the Chelsea Retirement Community and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Superior Township for several years.

Mrs. Janisse was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea. She enjoyed her pets, her breakfast club, horses, spoiling her grandchildren, watching her grandson play hockey, and she was proud to be the mother of a Chelsea firefighter.

On July 8, 1961, she married Euclide L. Janisse in Detroit and he survives. Also surviving are her mother of Westland; two children, Donald (Pam) Janisse and Renee (Michael) Whipple, both of Chelsea; two sisters, Donna Hogan of Westland and Carol (Jim) Pecar of Florida; and three grandchildren, Kyle and Kayla Whipple, and Lexi Janisse.

She was preceded in death by her father and one daughter, Denise Janisse.

A funeral was held Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Fortunato Turati officiated. Burial was at Mount Olivet cemetery in Chelsea.

Memorial contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice or St. Mary Catholic Church.

Arrangements were made by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea.

ROBERT F. McFARLAND

Dexter

Robert F. McFarland, 90, died Jan. 8, 2003, at his home. He was born Oct. 11, 1912, to Robert and Florence (Wells) McFarland in Carlton, Minn. He married Mary G. Haines Aug. 9, 1940, and she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Robert F. (Marilyn) McFarland, Mary Ann (Robert) Moore and William A. (Judith) McFarland; a sister, Margaret Ann Gladman; seven grandchildren; and 13 grandchildren.

Mr. McFarland was a former member of the Toastmasters Club, Moose Lodge and United Way.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hosmer-Muehlig Funeral Chapel in Dexter. Ruth Ann Hanss, chaplain at Arbor Hospice, will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice, Salvation Army or the American Cancer Society.

SAMUEL A. MORGAN

Chelsea

Samuel A. Morgan, 64, of Chelsea died April 22, 2003, at his home. He was born Aug. 25, 1938, in Ypsilanti the son of Samuel Alanson and Jennie (Barnes) Morgan.

Mr. Morgan was a Chelsea resident for 30 years. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and served on the council for many years.

Mr. Morgan graduated form Ann Arbor High School and the University of Michigan. He was an engineer for A.V. L. North America in Plymouth.

He was on various bowling teams for many years and enjoyed deer hunting. He will be remembered as a man who could fix anything and helped many people.

On March 21, 1964, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Northfield, he married Nancy L. Kempf and she survives.

He is also survived by his son, Jeffrey A.; daughter-in-law, Gaylene of Brighton Township; daughter, Kathryn L. Morgan of Plymouth; two grandsons, Zachary A. and Lucas A. Morgan; mother, Jennie of Ann Arbor; brother, James (Neva) Morgan of Rockwood; brother-in-law, Roger (Sandra) Kempf of Augusta; a nephew and two nieces; and many friends.

A funeral was held Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church in Dexter. The Rev. Mark Porinsky officiated. The family received friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea. Burial was at St. John Lutheran Church cemetery in Northfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Karmanos Cancer Institute of Detroit or Faith Lutheran Church.

SHAWN YOUNG

Canton

Shawn Marie Young, 39, of Canton died of cancer April 21, 2003. She was born March 25, 1964.

Mrs. Young is survived by her husband, William Young III; father, Jerry (Mary) Blough; mother, Donnaleen Lanktree; three brothers, Brian (Lisa) Blough, Craig Blough and Derek (Vanessa) Blough; three sisters, Michele (Joe) Boncher; Jamie Blough and Adrian Lanktree; one stepbrother, Michael Smith; a maternal grandmother, Edna Vershaeve; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Alice and Phil Blough; maternal grandfather, Al Vershaeve; and twin nephews, Nicholas and Dustin Brown.

Funeral services and burial were held April 25 in Rochester.

LEONA MARY KUHL

Ann Arbor

Formerly of Chelsea

Leona Mary Kuhl, 68, of Ann Arbor, formerly of Chelsea, died May 3, 2003, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Superior Township. She was born April 11, 1935, in Chelsea the daughter of Harley and Margaret (Quigley) Hatt.

Mrs. Kuhl was a Chelsea-area resident most of her life. She worked as a legal secretary, and was a clerk at the Washtenaw County Courthouse. She also was a member of the American Business Woman's Association.

Mrs. Kuhl enjoyed traveling and quilting. She learned how to fly and built an airplane with her second husband, Howard Wilson.

On Sept. 12, 1953, she married Earl E. Kuhl in Chelsea, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 1991. She married Howard S. Willson Oct. 2, 1992, and he survives.

Other survivors include three daughters, Vicki Richards of Corning, N.Y., Kathy (Brian) Groom of Jackson and Annette (Chris) Riske of East Jackson; a stepson, Douglas (Judi) Willson of Manchester; a stepdaughter, Lauren (Tim) Wacker; one brother, Lewis (Kathy) Hatt; two sisters, Nina (Claude) Underhill and Susan (Butch) Honeck; six grandchildren, Joni, Jay II, Jeff and Jill Richards, and Tyler and Zachary Riske; and one great-granddaughter, Jasmyn Allyn.

A funeral was held Monday at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea. Burial was at Oak Grove East cemetery in Chelsea.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

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