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SHARRARD, Parker Earl DVM
Parker's life began December 5, 1921 in Imlay City, Michigan. In 1943 he received a degree in Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University. Parker married Jean Strauser from St. Johns, Michigan on March 21, 1943. After practicing veterinary medicine in Chelsea, Michigan for 23 years, they moved to Plainwell in 1966; he then worked at the Animal Clinic in Kalamazoo until he retired. He served for many years on the Ransom District Library Board. His family includes his wife, Jean Sharrard, 4 children and their spouses, Sandra and Kristian Hvidberg of Phoenix, AZ, Thomas and Kay Sharrard of Milwaukee, WI, Carole and Art Morley of Tampa, Fl., and Lisa and John DeTiberio of St. Louis, MO., grandchildren, Scott Sharrard of New York, NY, Sara and Julie Bustamante of Tampa, Fl, Anne and Cynthia DiTiberio of St. Louis, a sister Ruby Pistrui of Chandler, AZ., cousin Arlene Justin of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, and several nieces and nephews. Parker died suddenly, May 23, 1998 in Plainwell. Friends may call at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel, Wednesday 7-8:30 PM, there will be no service. Memorial gifts may be made to the Ransom District Library Endowment Fund.
TUESLEY, Robert
Robert's life began November 3, 1902 in Howard Township, Michigan. Robert spent his childhood and adulthood farming in Niles, Michigan. On July 25, 1932, Robert married Agnes Dolph and they had four children: Robert and his wife Carol Tuesley of Portage, MI; Linda and her husband Gerald Crotser of Three Rivers, MI; Sharron and her husband Charles Shingledecker of Marcellus, MI; and Diane Westfall who preceded her father in death. In Robert's spare time he enjoyed being outdoors and watching ball games. Robert's family includes; brothers Joe and his wife Marion Tuesley of St. Cloud, FL. and Seth and his wife Marge Tuesley of Niles, MI., 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Robert died Tuesday, April 28, 1998 in Three Rivers, MI. His wife Agnes, daughter Diane, and parents Robert and Eunice (Coulter) Tuesley, and brother Phillip Tuesley preceded Robert in death. Friends may visit with Robert's family Wednesday, April 29, from 7-9 PM at Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home Portage Chapel. Robert will be buried Monday at 11 AM next to his wife at Osceola Memory Gardens in Kissimee, Florida. Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society.
VANDER PLOEG, Shannon Marie
Shannon's life began September 25, 1982 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of James and Wendy (Stewart) VanderPloeg. She lived in this area all her life and was a 10th grader at Otsego High School, where she was active in the band "color guard", soccer and her favorite activity the Winter Guard "Illusions". Shannon was an academic achiever, who enjoyed reading and music. Her family remembers her as a bright, sassy girl who loved her family and life, and recalled that her last days of her life were some of the most fun and rewarding for her. Her family includes her parents Wendy and Greg Hassel of Otsego and Jim and Pam VanderPloeg of Kalamazoo, her brothers and sisters, Nicholas Lumbard, Kyle Russell, Autumn Russell, Caitlin VanderPloeg, and Willow Hassel, her grandparents, Mike and Larraine Stewart, John and Marylou VanderPloeg, Mandy Hensley, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and boyfriend, Grant Mitchell. Shannon died Sunday May 24, 1998, in Battle Creek, as a result of an auto accident. Friends may call at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel, Wednesday 6-8 PM and Thursday 2-4 & 6-8 PM, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday 10:30 AM, Rev. Tim Foreman speaking. Burial will follow in Trowbridge cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the Winter Guard "Illusions".
WYCOFF, Ruth I.
Ruth's life began April 5, 1917 in Richland, Michigan the daughter of the late Frank and Lena Sonnevil. She had been a resident of this area all her life and was a past leader for the Plainwell 4-H Club, and a member of the garden club. Her family remembers her fondness for the farm life, gardening and flowers and playing cards. Her family includes her 3 children and their spouses, Charles and Judy Wycoff of Grosse Ile, Michigan, James Wycoff of Plainwell, Dorothy and Lonnie Cool of Kalamazoo, 6 grandchildren, Jonathan, Sara Elizabeth, Jessica and Shannon Wycoff, Melissa and Brian Cool, a great granddaughter, Samantha Wycoff, a sister Helen Morris, several nieces and nephews. Ruth died peacefully at her home Thursday May 21, 1998, and was preceded in death by her husband Frederick in 1973, 2 brothers, Ray and Roy Sonnevil and a sister Edna. Friends may call at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel, Monday 4-8 PM, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday 2 PM. Burial will follow in the family plot in East Cooper cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Symons, Mary M., Ann Arbor, MI
(Formerly of Milan)
Age 44, died peacefully in her sleep at home. She was born on July 1, 1955 in Cadillac, MI, the daughter of Clayton H. and C. Jean (Decaire) Symons. She was a graduate of Milan High School and a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Ann Arbor. She enjoyed her family, her friends, cooking and was an active volunteer. Surviving in addition to her parents are two brothers, James (Carolyn) Symons of West Branch, MI and Michael (Ginger) Symons of Fort Walton Beach, FL;a sister, Patricia Symons of Milan;a sister-in-law, Joanne Symons of Milan; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, William. Cremation has taken place. Services for Mary will be private. Memorial contributions in Mary's memory may be made to the Immaculate Conception Library Fund, 410 North St., Milan, MI 48160, or to the charity of donor's choice.
Branham, Harold, Whitmore Lake, MI
passed away suddenly October 5, 1999. He was born February 22, 1939 to Alfred and Gladys (Nichols) Branham in St. Ignace, MI. He received an Honorable Discharge from the Armed Forces in 1966 and worked as a carpenter until he retired. He is survived by his son, Troy Branham of Whitmore Lake; a daughter, Kimberly Branham; two granddaughters, Amanda and Robbie of OK; soulmate and companion of 26 years, Sharon Fearer; a sister, Dolores Bosley of St. Ignace; three brothers, Gerald Branham of St. Ignace, Alfred (Pat) Branham of Grand Rapids, Ronald Branham of CA; several nieces, nephews and close friends. No services will be held. A visitation will be held Friday, October 8, from 4-7 p.m. at his home.
Duane D. Rupert
April 24, 1909 - December 15, 1951
Vicksburg
Duane’s life began on April 28, 1909 and was raised by his grand parents in Galien, MI. His determination shone through at a very early age, as he began selling produce from his grand parent’s garden at the age of ten. Duane attended grade school in Galien, MI and then attended High School in Three Oaks, MI where he was a member of the football team. While in High School he worked for the local creamery for fifty cents a day. Duane graduated from Three Oaks High School in 1926. He fell in love with the Galien Middle School French Teacher, Effie Greer. Duane and Effie began dating and they were married in 1927. Duane had hopes of becoming a doctor but did not have the money to go to medical school; settling on becoming a funeral director, Duane attended the Worsham School of Embalming in Chicago, IL. While attending college, his daughter, Marilyn was born. Duane supported his family during his college years by driving for Yellow Cab Company in Chicago, IL. They returned to Galien, MI where he served his apprenticeship with, and worked for, the Kenney Funeral Home. Duane heard that a town, about 65 miles northeast of Galien needed a funeral home. They moved to the Village of Vicksburg in October of 1933 and opened the Rupert Funeral Home. This was the first “home for funerals” in the area. Duane was very active in the community. He was a member of the Vicksburg Rotary Club, serving as president from 1944 – 1945; he was a member of the Vicksburg United Methodist Church; a member of the Masonic Lodge F&AM and he was very active in getting the addition to Franklin Community Hospital built. Duane enjoyed music and sang in the Society for the Preservation of Barbershop Quartets Singing In America and participated in the first Rotary Club “Showboat.” He and Effie also spent countless hours running the Rupert Ambulance Service. His service in the US Navy during WWII was a great source of pride. Duane loved people; he always had a smile on his face and loved a good joke. Hunting in the Upper Peninsula, fishing on Indian Lake, playing with his dogs and enjoying the outdoors were Duane’s favorite pastimes. He was also known to enjoy a good cigar. ‘Four-0-Nine’ South Main Street the address of the Rupert’s home and the Rupert Funeral Home, was also known for the all night Croquet Matches which were followed up with a pancake breakfast in the early morning hours. Duane died in Vicksburg at Franklin Community Hospital on December 17, 1951. His family includes his wife Effie and daughter, Marilyn and her husband, Sheldon Durham. The visitation and the funeral were held at the Rupert Funeral Home in Vicksburg. Duane was buried in the Vicksburg cemetery following the service.
Patricia Ann Grandstaff
February 5, 1953 - November 27, 2001
Howe IN
Pat’s life was full of love. She was a newlywed, in love with her new groom Bill Grandstaff; she loved her pets and companions BooBear and Angel; and she loved her family. John and Kathryn (Wright) Pearson welcomed their daughter into the world on February 5, 1953 in Kalamazoo. Pat attended school in Portage and completed her education by attending night school in California. She enjoyed her work as an apartment manager for many years and she also operated her own housekeeping business.
Pat’s family includes her husband William “Bill“ Grandstaff of Howe, IN; a daughter Lisa Adams; a granddaughter Samantha Decker; stepsons Aaron and Scott and his wife Sonia Grandstaff; stepgrandchildren Nicole and Scott Jr. and a baby on the way. She had a sister Christine and her husband Steve Juenemann; a brother Ron Pearson and several nieces and nephews. Pat had an “adopted” daughter Monica and her husband Bobby Davis and “adopted” grandchildren Eric, Lish, Little Eric, Lace, Andrea, Burke, Stephanie and Andy.
Pat died Tuesday evening in Fort Wayne, IN as a result of a severe heart attack on Saturday night. She follows in death her parents and a brother John Pearson. Her family will meet friends Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 11am to 1 pm at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Vicksburg Chapel where her Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday at 1 pm with Rev Charles Hulbert leading the service. Please share a memory of Pat with her family at the chapel or make a memorial contribution to the American Heart or American Lung Association.
Joann Teitgen
August 13, 1946 - March 27, 2002
Plainwell
Joann Knickerbocker Teitgen was a talented woman. Her gift of craft making showed through her stuffed animal creations and the talent that flowed from her pen in the creation of the heroine and the main character, Mrs. Knickerbocker in the mystery stories she wrote.
Joann passed away peacefully, after a lengthy illness, at the Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo on Wednesday, March 27, 2002, under the loving care of her family and the Kairos staff.
Joann’s life began August 13, 1946 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the daughter of the late Paul and Hazel (Stetler) Knickerbocker. She grew up in Scotts and was a 1964 graduate of Climax-Scotts High School, and received a degree in Business from what is now Davenport College. Joann met Arthur Marsh Teitgen of Manitowoc, Wisconsin while they were both attending a hotel management school in Milwaukee. Their relationship blossomed and they were married June 26, 1971. For many years, they made their home in the Plainwell area, because of its proximity to Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. Joann was office manager of Flint Ink Corporation for many years; a job she truly enjoyed to the point her co-workers were like a second family. Her mystery writing stemmed from her love of Agatha Christie novels and her life long curiosity of the paranormal. Joann was creative in the making of arts and crafts, including macramé and crocheting.
Her family remembers her enjoyment of feeding and watching the birds, and have fond memories of enormous vegetable gardens that helped carry the family through times when employment was sporadic. One of the special times for the family was their vacation out west and because of a car breakdown in Sheridan, Wyoming, they spent an afternoon riding horses. At one point Art fell off his horse and Joann asked with concern, “Is the horse okay?” She never lived down that comment as Art had to use a cane for a month, but the horse was fine. Joann was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Plainwell; member of the Plainwell Walter Miller Post #250 American Legion Auxiliary and the Lucinda Hinsdale Stone Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Among her hobbies, she particularly enjoyed genealogical research and writing mystery stories. Joann was also an accomplished scuba diver and a loyal NASCAR fan; her favorite driver being A.J. Foyt.
Her family includes her husband, Art, a sister, June Weller of Kalamazoo, a brother and sister in law, Paul and Louise Knickerbocker of Bellmead, Texas, a son, Terry Allan Teitgen of Kinross, Michigan; a son and daughter in law, Paul Arthur and Kumiko (Ito) Teitgen of Bellville, Michigan; daughters, Marie Louise Teitgen and Julianna Teitgen of Plainwell; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Friends called at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel, where a Celebration of Life Service was held Wednesday April 3, 2002, Rev. Rudy Kuyten speaking. Burial followed in Ft. Custer National cemetery.
Brad E. Duane
June 21, 1983 - May 1, 2002
Plainwell
His big heart and his fun loving energy attracted a large circle of friends to Bradley E. Duane. He was born in Plainwell, MI, on June 21, 1983, to Tim & Joy Duane. As a child Brad loved getting dirty while playing outdoors. Being a sportsman came natural to him, as he played basketball, football, and baseball. In little league he even batted perfect almost every game. He took on his fondness of fishing at an early age and always seemed to catch more fish than anyone who went with him. Brad attended school in Plainwell and was known as the class clown with his ability to make people laugh so easily. His spare time was spent listening to music alone or with friends. If anyone was to be the center of attention it was Brad, with his humor and loud presence. He was never afraid to tell his family he loved them or give his mom a kiss on the cheek in front of his friends. Brad’s family rarely saw him without a smile on his face. His family includes his parents Tim & Teri Duane, of Otsego, and Joy Duane of Plainwell; siblings: James & Lisa Duane of Holland, Clinton (C.J.) Bellingar of Plainwell, Tara Babbitt of Kalamazoo, and Ty Babbitt of Otsego; grandparents: Patricia Gettys of Allegan, Robert & Dolores Staley of Delton, and Linda Witt of Otsego; great- grandparents: Marie Staley, Mildred Clugston, and June Trusty Subka; and other extended family members. Brad died in an automobile accident May 1, 2002, in Otsego, MI. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers: Kenneth Gettys & Melvin Duane. Friends may call at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel on Sunday, May 4, from 1-3 & 5-7 pm, where the Celebration of Life service will be held Monday at 11 am.
Grover, Thomas Tom R., Jr., Venice, FL
Formerly of Ann Arbor and Howell
Age 24, died October 2, 1999. Tom was born on June 28, 1975 in Sarasota, FL. He was a 1994 graduate of Venice High School, from which he played varsity football and baseball. He was an EMT with the Manatee County EMS and a firefighter with the Nokomis Fire Department. Tom was an off-road enthusiast. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Debra and Rick Wilson of Hendersonville, NC; his father and step-mother, Tom and Denise Grover of Howell, MI; two brothers, Matthew Grover of Venice, FL and Glenn Grover of Howell, MI; one sister, Jennifer Grover of Howell, MI; paternal grandparents, Bob and Peggy Grover of Howell, MI; four uncles. Funeral services and burial were held Wednesday, October 6, 1999 in Venice, FL. Memorial donations may be made to the Nokomis Fire Department, 111 Pavonia Road, Nokomis, FL 34275. Arrangements by EWING FUNERAL HOME
