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Jean A. Boone
Died: Monday, December 03, 2001
Age: 52
Fostoria
Jean A. Boone, 52, of Fostoria (formerly of Bloomfield Hills Township), died Dec. 3, 2001.
She was born March 24, 1949, on the east side of Detroit, to Clarence and Phyllis (Scheich) Elwart. She married John Boone in Texas on June 11, 1972, then officially in Missawa, Japan on June 15, 1973.
Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She enjoyed playing Bingo.
She is survived by her husband, John of Fostoria; son, Mark of Fostoria; daughters, Amy of Waterford, Jill of Fostoria; mother, Phyllis Elwart of Fostoria; 3 grandchildren; brothers, Lee (Marion) Elwart of Novi and Roy Elwart of Ypsilanti.
She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Elwart in 1982.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Funeral services were held Friday (Dec. 7, 2001) at Immaculate Conception Church, Lapeer. Father Janusz Iwan officiated. Burial was in Mount Loretto cemetery, Lapeer.
Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer.
Richard H. Wagner
Died: Monday, December 03, 2001
Age: 72
Davison and Lapeer
Richard H. Wagner, 72, of Davison and Lapeer, died Monday (Dec. 3, 2001) at Lapeer Regional Hospital.
He was born Dec. 30, 1928, in Lapeer County, to Alex and Mabel (Richards) Wagner. He married Judith Davis on Feb. 28, 1969.
Richard had been an area farmer his entire life.
He is survived by his wife, Judy of Lapeer; daughter, Kathy Guilfoil of Lapeer; son, Richard II of Lapeer; grandchildren, Bradley, Brent and Taylor; as well as many other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tracey Phillips in 1999.
Funeral services were held Friday (Dec. 7, 2001) at Groves Chapel Hansen Funeral Home, Davison. The Rev. Jeremy Selvidge officiated. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.
Arrangements by Hansen Funeral Home, Davison.
Ralph Loxly Miller
Died: Monday, December 03, 2001
Age: 88
North Branch
Ralph Loxly Miller, 88, of North Branch (formerly of Mt. Clemens and Madison Heights), died Monday (Dec. 3, 2001) at the Fisher Convalescent Home, Mayville.
He was born March 23, 1913, in Detroit, to Roy and Hazel (Crosby) Miller. He married Grace Harn.
He worked for Pfeiffer Brewery and the Budweiser Brewery, retiring after 38 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of the North Branch American Legion Post #457. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his daughters, Sandra A. (Vadeboncoeur) Battisti of Salinas, Calif. and Pamela A. (Edward) Leplow of Sterling Heights; son, Alan R. (Laura) of North Branch; sister, Lillian Carroll of Chesterfield Twp.; 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace and his parents, Roy and Hazel Miller.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Funeral services were held Thursday (Dec. 6, 2001) at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Mayville. Rev. Terry Balogh officiated. Burial was in the Christian Cultural Memorial Center, Rochester.
Arrangements by Avram Funeral Home, Mayville.
Fred A. Ratliff
Died: Sunday, December 02, 2001
Age: 79
Metamora
Fred A. Ratliff, 79, of Metamora, died Dec. 2, 2001.
He was born April 11, 1922, in Argonne, Wis., to Greenberry and Evelyn (Foss) Ratliff. He married Carolynn Russell in Lapeer on Aug. 10, 1996.
Mr. Ratliff served his country in the United States Army during World War II, receiving two Purple Hearts. He was a bricklayer stone mason for over 50 years and was a member of the Brick Layers Association Union his entire career. Fred was a member of the VFW Post #4139 and St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lapeer. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Carolynn of Metamora; children, Jeanette (Harry) Kessner of Green River, Wyo., Ann (Richard) Angus of Lapeer, Roger (Linda) of Port Huron, Tim (Blanche) of Imlay City; step-children, William (Shawn) Hauxwell of Lapeer, April (Mike) Dotson of Lapeer; 12 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lillian Leedy of Clarkston and Ruth Klingersmith of Clarkston.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen (Doll) Ratliff in 1994; parents; and sister, Jo Fisher.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Funeral services were held Thursday (Dec. 6, 2001) at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lapeer. The Rev. John Kaiser officiated. Burial was in Mount Loretto cemetery, Lapeer, with a military graveside service under the auspices of the American Legion Post 16 Honor Guard.
Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer.
Minerva E. Raymond
Died: Sunday, December 02, 2001
Age: 81
Marlette
Minerva E. Raymond, 81, of Marlette (formerly of Imlay City), died Sunday (Dec. 2, 2001) at Marlette Community Hospital, Marlette.
She was born Feb. 7, 1920, in Capac, to Charles and Elsie (Weyer) Hill. She married Ervin Raymond in Capac on May 29, 1937.
Mrs. Raymond was a homemaker and member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lapeer.
She is survived by her sons, Ervin Jr.(Karen) of Lake City, Fla., Dale (Beverly) of Decatur, Ga., Danny (Barbara) of Clifford, Charles (Penny) of Brown City, Lonnie (Cathy) of Brown City; daughters, Beverly (Keith) Clark of Clifford, Elise (Gene) Lamie of Lake Park, Ga., Sherrie (Jim) Hutchinson of Winter Haven, Fla., Pam (Ed) Fuller of Decker, Mary (Johnny) Atkeson of Marlette; 37 grandchildren; several great and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ervin Raymond on Nov. 17, 1970; brothers, Charles and Joshua Hill; sisters, Lila Harvey and Elise Guenther.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Visitation will be 1-9 p.m., Wednesday (Dec. 5, 2001) at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette and 12pm until the time of service, Thursday (Dec. 6, 2001) at the church.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Thursday (Dec. 6, 2001) at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Rev. Eric Kilmer will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Brown City.
Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Inc., Marlette.
Theo Maude Davey
Died: Saturday, December 01, 2001
Age: 73
Lapeer
Theo Maude Davey, 73, of Lapeer, died Dec. 1, 2001.
She was born July 4, 1928, in Silverwood, to George and Stella (Robinson) Kelch. She married Clyde William Davey.
Mrs. Davey's grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her whole life.
She is survived by her son, William George (D'Ann Sabada-Davey) of Lapeer; daughter, Dianne Lynn Carr of Lapeer; grandchildren, Michelle (Steven) DuBose, Loren and Michael; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Ryan, Jordyn and Jenna DuBose; brother, Allan (Grace) Kelch of Lapeer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde William Davey in 1974; parents; siblings, Clarence, Glenn, Orville, Harold, William, Claude, Jess, Ivan, Doris, Ruth and Cleo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army.
A memorial service was held Wednesday (Dec. 5, 2001) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Rev. Mary Margaret Eckert officiated.
Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer.
Diana Crookedacre
Died: Saturday, December 01, 2001
Age: 40
Lapeer
Diana "Di" Crookedacre, 40, of Lapeer, died Dec. 1, 2001.
She was born June 21, 1961, in Lapeer, to Earl and Linda (Cranick) Crookedacre.
Di was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and granddaughter. She was especially fond of her nephews, Cody and Cyle. She enjoyed yard work, gardening and plastic canvas needlepoint. She had been active as a leader and day camp director in the Girl Scouts for the past 16 years. She had also been an organizer and consultant for Seaton Elementary School.
She is survived by her mother, Linda of Lapeer; brother, Gordy (Tammy) of Lapeer; nephews, Cody and Cyle; grandmother, Olga Cranick of Lapeer.
She was preceded in death by her father, Earl Crookedacre in 1986; grandparents, Marvin Cranick, Earl John Crookedacre, Beatrice Gerhart; great-great-grandmother, Hattie Crookedacre.
Memorial contributions may be made to McLaren Hospice or Fairwinds Girl Scout Counsel.
Funeral services were held Tuesday (Dec. 4, 2001) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Minister Raymond Barr officiated. Burial was in Lum cemetery, Lum.
Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer.
Sophie Julia Rieser
Died: Thursday, November 29, 2001
Age: 95
Lapeer
Sophie Julia Rieser, 95, of Lapeer (formerly of Berkley), died Nov. 29, 2001.
She was born Jan. 6, 1906, in Warsaw, Poland, to Ludwig and Josephine (Lukasewicz) Badura. She married Roderick W. Rieser Sr. on June 28, 1946.
Mrs. Rieser was active in the Metro Detroit area on several committees including the American Lung Association, Project Hope, Salvation Army and Boys and Girls Club. She was a member of the Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak.
She is survived by her husband, Roderick W. Sr. of Lapeer; children, Roderick Rick Jr. of Lapeer, Barb (Thomas) LaViolette of Lapeer; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sister, Stella Zanto of Washburn, Wis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Charles, Joe and Mary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer.
