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HEATH T. GOODWIN
Chelsea
The Rev. Heath T. Goodwin, 88, of Chelsea died May 31, 2005, at Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born March 11, 1917, in Carson City, the son of Harold and Gertrude (Allsopp) Goodwin.
Mr. Goodwin moved to Chelsea from Adrian in 1994. He formerly lived in Holland.
Mr. Goodwin was a member of the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church. He served churches in South Chicago, Pentwater, St. Louis, Mich., Ionia, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Holland and Adrian.
He also served as district superintendent of the Grand Traverse District, director of Christian education in both Detroit and West Michigan conferences, part-time chaplain at the Ionia State Mental Hospital, and assistant to the president and chaplain at Adrian College.
Mr. Goodwin was awarded an honorary doctorate from Adrian College for his work in Christian education. He was a member of the General and Jurisdictional Conference when the racially segregated segment of the United Methodist Church structure was eliminated. He served on the executive committees of the conference from 1968 to 1972, the Grand Rapids Child Guidance Clinic, and the Battle Creek Children and Family Services.
Mr. Goodwin married
Alice Munro June 29, 1942, in Holland, and she survives. Other survivors include four sons, Lawrence (Sharon) of Vero Beach, Fla., William (Suzanne) of Lakewood, Colo., Paul (Barbara) of McLean, Va., and Donald (Joyce) of Novi; eight grandchildren, Heath, Gretchen, Matthew, James, Andrew, Evan, John and Bonnie; five great-grandchildren; and a cousin, Malcolm (Rita) Goodwin of Farmington Hills.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert.
A memorial service was held Friday at the Chelsea Retirement Community Chapel. The Rev. Beth Foster officiated. Burial was at Pilgrim Home cemetery in Holland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Chelsea Retirement Community Chapel Fund.
Funeral arrangements were by Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea.
CLYDE HOWARD
Stockbridge
Clyde Howard, 83, of Stockbridge died June 3, 2005, at Chelsea Community Hospital. He was born Feb. 22, 1922, in Bradley, Ky., the son of Wick and Elsie (Minix) Howard.
Mr. Howard had lived in the area since 1940 and loved hunting. He worked at Federal Screw in Chelsea for 30-plus years.
Surviving is one daughter, Holly (Mark) Grenier of Stockbridge; one grandson, Aaron Grenier; and brothers and sisters, Rella Fetterly of Salyersville, Ky., Madeline (Walter) Ottoman of Chelsea, Calvin (Ruby) Howard of Eaton Rapids, Mareda O'Brien of East Lansing, Beth Nawrock, Mary (James) Fletcher, Larry (Barbara) Howard, Linda (J.R.) Clark, all of Stockbridge, and Judy (Dale) Leach of Horton.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth T. Howard; one sister, Ann Siegler; and his nephew, Kevin Clark.
A funeral was held Monday at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge. The Rev. Jeff Howard officiated. Burial was at Oaklawn cemetery in Stockbridge.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Family Tabernacle Church of God in Gregory.
SHIRLEY A. DAWSON
Waterloo Township
Shirley A. Dawson, 69, of Waterloo Township died June 3, 2005, at Chelsea Community Hospital after battling an illness for six years. She was born Aug. 23, 1935, to Jesse C. and Bernice (Thayer) Brayton in Flint.
Mrs. Dawson had lived in Waterloo Township for the past 49 years and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1955. She was very supportive of the rural characteristics of her home and the surrounding area, especially the farming community.
Mrs. Dawson loved to paint, draw and read. She was an avid fan of Detroit professional sports, especially the Red Wings. She also enjoyed being outdoors with her two dogs, Moe and Baber. Most of all, she loved her grandchildren.
Mrs. Dawson is survived by her children, David A. (Flora) Dawson of Las Vegas, Rebecca A. Dawson of Munith, Elizabeth F. Dawson of Waterloo Township and Carol L. Dawson of Waterloo Township.
She also is survived by her grandchildren, Nathanial D. Dawson, Trevor A. Dawson, Jesse M. Dawson-Boutell and Lauren Brayton Dawson.
Mrs. Dawson was proud of her family and very proud of her son's service to the United States in both Gulf Wars.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry R. Brayton.
A funeral was held Monday at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home. The Rev. Beth Foster officiated. Burial was at Oak Grove East cemetery in Chelsea.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
AGNES SULLIVAN
Rutland, Vt.
Formerly of Dexter
Agnes Frances Hoey Sullivan, 93, of Rutland, Vt., formerly of Dexter, died June 2, 2005, at Our House Too residential care home in Rutland. She was born Nov. 4, 1911, at her family home on Mast Road in Webster Township, the daughter of Mary Alice Cullen and John Hoey.
Mrs. Sullivan received her undergraduate and master's degrees in education from the Michigan Normal School, now Eastern Michigan University.
She taught for many years, starting in Podunk and Gregory, one-room country schoolhouses in Webster Township. She later moved to Detroit, where she taught for a decade at the Leland and Oakman Schools for Crippled Children.
She married
Edward J. Sullivan Oct. 12, 1946. They lived in Detroit until 1955, when they moved to the Mast Road farm. He died in 1968.
Mrs. Sullivan was a substitute teacher in Dexter, Pinckney, Ann Arbor and Chelsea for a number of years. In the 1960s, she returned to full-time teaching. She taught special education at Pleasant Lake School and Dexter High School until 1976.
In her retirement, she traveled in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Africa.
Mrs. Sullivan was preceded in death by a son, John B.; four brothers, Bernard, Edward, Louis and Berchmans; and two sisters, Loretta and Mary Norbert.
She is survived by two sons, Christopher (Kathy) and Kevin (Trina), as well as a daughter, Brigid (David Hoeh).
She is also survived by grandchildren Jason (Leah) Wylie, Kara Jean, Ryan Sullivan Flynn, as well as Julia Priscilla, Christopher (Laurie) Jeffrey (Karen) and Jonathan (Giselle) Hoeh; and great-grandchildren Isaac, Lila, Calvin and Claudia.
In addition, several nieces, nephews and their families survive.
Mrs. Sullivan was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Altar Society, Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, World Wildlife Fund, Washtenaw Land Trust, The Antiquarians, Dexter Historical Society and the Webster Historical Society.
Cremation has taken place.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. June 24 at Hosmer-Muehlig Funeral Chapel in Dexter.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. 25 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Dexter, with burial immediately following in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Webster Historical Society or the Dexter Historical Society
DORIS MAE KEMPF
Dexter
Doris Mae Kempf, 78, of Dexter died June 5, 2005, at Chelsea Community Hospital. She was born May 15, 1927, to Blanche (White) and Jess Cornell.
On Dec. 1, 1950, she married
Donald Kempf and he preceded her in death in 1994. She was a lifelong resident of the Ann Arbor and Dexter area.
Mr. Kempf worked several years at Mercy Wood Hospital, and in her later years enjoyed volunteering at the Dexter Senior Center. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Kempf is survived by her children, David N. (Carrie Johnson) of Grass Lake, Delbert L. (Christine DeBoe), Douglas F. (Linda Adair), Dorothy M. (John) Rosentreter, all of Chelsea, and Duane S. of Dexter.
Also surviving are grandchildren, Lorretta, David Jr., Charles, Dean, Renae and Katelyn; great-granddaughter, Ciara; and sister, Patricia Amundson of Princeton, Minn.
Mrs. Kempf was preceded in death by her parents; son, Dean L. Kempf; and brothers, Leslie A. Cornell, Jessie R. Cornell and Marvin L. Cornell.
Visitation was yesterday at the Hosmer-Muehlig Funeral Chapel in Dexter.
A funeral was held 11 a.m. today at the funeral home. The Rev. John O'Dell will officiate. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn cemetery in Dexter.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Dexter Senior Center.
STEVEN R. EDWARDS
Dexter
Steven R. Edwards, 58, died suddenly June 2, 2005, at the University of Michigan Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 3, 1947, in Ypsilanti, the son of the late William and Martha (Guenther) Edwards.
On Feb. 22, 1974, he married
Denise McGranahan, and she survives.
Mr. Edwards was an avid NASCAR and Elvis Presley fan.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Judy and Bonnie Edwards; four grandchildren, Ashley Thomas, Bradley Mowatt, Austin Edwards and Lucas Edwards Caldwell; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews; cousins; and a stepmother, Trudy Edwards.
He is preceded in death by his parents and in-laws, Marley and Luella McGranahan.
A funeral service was held June 6 at Hosmer-Muehlig Funeral Home in Dexter. Cremation will take place at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
WALTER J. ROSENTRETER
Dexter
Walter J. Rosentreter, 78, of Dexter died peacefully June 3, 2005, at home. He was born Aug. 7, 1926, in Webster Township, the son of Julius and Minnie (Kamps) Rosentreter.
Mr. Rosentreter married
Marilyn Henes May 22, 1947.
He faithfully and honorably served the country that he loved during World War II in the Pacific area and in the battle of Okinawa with Company A, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry. He was awarded the Purple Heart by the U.S. government.
Mr. Rosentreter was a lifelong member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the International Old-Timers CB Club. His main hobby was working in his garage on his cars, tractors and lawnmowers. His God-given gift was his superior mechanical ability to repair anything, his family said.
For 30 years, Mr. Rosentreter worked for Chrysler Corp. as a tool-and-die maker. He was eventually promoted to supervisor of the tool room and skilled trades.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; his two daughters, Joanne Bobo of Gregory and Cheryl Eaton of Apple Valley, Calif.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
"We love you, Dad, and you will be greatly missed, " his children said.
Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Hosmer-Muehlig Funeral Chapel in Dexter. The memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. The Rev. Paul Tomshany will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW or St. Andrew's United Church of Christ.
MABLE PETERS
Grass Lake
Formerly of Fountain
Mable Peters, 84, of Grass Lake, formerly of Fountain, died May 22, 2005, at Cedar Knoll Care Center. She was born April 10, 1921, in Ypsilanti, the daughter of Henry and Flossie (Pelton) Bauer.
She married
Whitman Davison May 29, 1943, and he preceded her in death Feb. 15, 1971. She then married
Laurel Peters Dec. 3, 1971, and he preceded her in death Sept. 15, 1975.
Mrs. Peters lived in Fountain City throughout her adult life. She was a member of the Fountain Sportsman Club and an avid deer hunter.
Survivors include one sister, Margaret Bauer of Chelsea; a cousin, Howard Bauer; one niece, Linda (Craig) Sayers; a great-nephew, Brian Sayers; and several sisters-in-law.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Ethel Bauer.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. today at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea. The Rev. R. Keith Worrell will officiate. Burial will be June 4 at Fountain cemetery.
The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Citizens Sportsman Club in Fountain.
WILMA ELAINE BOYER
Livonia
Formerly of Chelsea
Wilma Elaine Boyer, 89, of Livonia, formerly of Chelsea, died May 16, 2005, at Arden Courts in Livonia. She married
Robert W. Boyer on May 11, 1940, and he preceded her in death in October 1993.
Surviving are two daughters, Judy (George) Parker of Chelsea and Mary Beth Boyer of Ferndale, and a grandson, Andrew (Tammy) Parker of Ann Arbor.
