 Obituaries
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July
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Coats Jr.,
Hugh
L.
Born: 6/19/1921
Died: 7/1/2009
Hugh L. Coats Jr., 88, of Stewart Beach, Black Lake and Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota died Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at his home on Black Lake.He was born June 19, 1921 at Geneva, Illinois to Hugh L. Sr. and Lenore Marie (Rodgers) Coats. Hugh married Margaret “Marnie” Knight June 9, 1944 in Wheaton, Illinois. Surviving are a son, David Coats of Plymouth, Minnesota; three daughters, Ann (Rob) Canfield of Landenberg, Pennsylvania, Lee (Dick) Minors of Wayzata, Minnesota and Jan Etters of Vail, Colorado; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; and many loved nieces and nephews.
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Karnes,
William
Henry
Born: 2/12/1934
Died: 7/29/2009
William Henry Karnes, 75, of Rogers City died June 29, 2009 at Alpena Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Karnes is survived by two children, Kenneth (Audrey) of Standish and Holly (Ivan) Wirgau of Rogers City; six grandchildren, Courtney, Kelley, Katherine, Andrew, Jennifer and James (Tiffany); three great-grandchildren, Hailey, Tanner and Keian; two sisters, Iris (Larry) Allcorn and Sharon Streich; and h
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June
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Baker,
Barbara
June
Born: 10/3/1936
Died: 6/14/2009
Barbara June Baker, 72, of Rogers City passed away June 14, 2009 at Alpena Regional Medical Center.
She was born October 3, 1936 in LeRoy, New York.
Mrs. Baker is survived by six children, Deborah (Richard) Hawkins, Bill (Laura), Dan, Jeff (Harriet), Don (Dorothy) and Colleen (Randy) Thompson; 22 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
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Brewer Sr.,
Keith
R.
Born: 11/6/1934
Died: 6/24/2009
Keith R. Brewer Sr., 74, of Onaway, formerly of Monroe, died June 24, 2009 at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Barbabra of Onaway; three sons, Keith Jr. (Susan) Brewer of Millersburg, Kirk R. Brewer of Onaway and Kevin Brewer of Dundee; a daughter, Kerry Kelly of Norfolk, Virginia; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Donna (Ed) Baranowski of Dundee, Carol Timmins of Monroe and Mary (Stan) Zdeb of Brentwood, Tennessee; and three brothers, Larry (Andrea) Timmins of Onaway, Thomas (Judy) Timmins of Grosse Isle and Gerald (Kathy) Timmins of Houghton Lake.
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Cope,
Alice
A.
Born: 5/14/1932
Died: 6/19/2009
Alice A. Cope (Peterman), 77, was born May 14, 1932 at the home of her parents Arthur Peterman and Lydia Peterman (Wellesley). On December 22, 1952 she married Jetre W, Cope (Jet). In addition to her husband she is survived by three brothers, Lyle Peterman (Tendercare Nursing Home of Cheboygan), Cecil Peterman of Onaway and Clifton Peterman (Pauline) of Onaway and a sister-in-law, Eliza Jane Peterman (Faircloth) of Onaway. She also is survived by two sons, Rocco Cope (Becky) of Onaway and Jesse Cope (Mary) of Muskegon; and a daughter, Desarae Earn (Gregg) of Alanson. Surviving grandchildren number 15 plus Sidney Cottle. She also is survived by a chosen daughter, Elizabeth Heeke (now Stanton). Alice also is survived by 13 great-grandchildren with two more on the way.
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Dashner,
Ralph "Pete"
L.
Born: 9/13/1924
Died: 6/6/2009
Ralph L. “Pete” Dashner, 84, of Rogers Township passed away June 6, 2009 at Northern Michigan Hospital. He was born September 13, 1924 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Ralph and Catherine (Redel) Dashner.
Ralph served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War as a lieutenant. He retired from the automotive department with United Technologies. Mr. Dashner enjoyed the outdoors and his lifelong love of fishing.
He will be missed by his wife of 57 years, Charlotte; his friend and son, Bill; and many other friends and fishing buddies.
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Davis,
Lolita
Jeanne
Born: 2/18/1931
Died: 6/23/2009
February 18, 1931- June 23, 2009. Lolita Jeanne (Breach) Davis passed away on June 23, 2009 in Camarillo, California where she lived for 31 years with her husband of 59 years, Robert (Bob) A. Davis.
Jeanne’s (Granny’s) memory will be carried forward with tremendous respect by her survivors: husband, Robert A. Davis; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and William Smith; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Joshua Cauley and Jessica Dally; granddaughter and grandson-in-law Jena and Michael Calderon; great-granddaughters Alexandra and Mariah Calderon; and lifelong family friends.
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Eagleson,
Robert
Bob
Born:
Died: 6/26/2009
Robert “Bob” G. Eagleson, 71, of Onaway, died May 26, 2009 at his home.
He is survived by his companion, Helen Eagleson of Onaway; four daughters, Suzanne and Ruth, both of Germany, Lore’ of Kansas, and Alura of Texas; a son, Robert of Florida; three stepdaughters, Jannie of Tennessee, Pam of Florida, and Ellen of Alaska; many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; sisters, Grace (Clayton) Campbell and Carol Wiggins, both of Onaway; sister-in-law, Wilma Eagleson of Rogers City; and many nieces and nephews
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Farmer,
Bonita
Bonnie
Born:
Died: 6/30/2009
Bonita “Bonnie” Katherine Farmer, 66, of Ypsilanti (formerly of Rogers City) passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009.
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Freel,
Kenneth
Ray
Born: 5/13/1925
Died: 6/21/2009
Kenneth Ray Freel, 84, of Onaway, died June 21, 2009 at Lois's Adult Care Home in Onaway.Ken was born to Charles Frederick, Sr. and Wilma (Smith) Freel May 13, 1925 in Millersburg. He married Mona May McClary in December of 1948 in Bowling Green, Ohio.
He is survived by three daughters, Carol Jean Klingensmith of Redford, Karen Ray Gould of Brownstown and Monica Leigh DeAngelo of Lapeer; two sons, Oren E. Freel of Hazel Park and Frank Allen Freel of Brighton; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Fred Freel of Onaway.
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Freel,
William
James
Born: 2/24/1921
Died: 6/17/2009
William James "Bill" Freel, Jr., 88, of Millersburg, died June 17, 2009 in Allendale.
Bill was born to William James, Sr. and Anna (Peetz) Freel February 24, 1921 in Millersburg. He married Grace Dempsey December 31, 1945 at the Onaway Methodist Parsonage.He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Grace Freel of Millersburg; a daughter, Coleen (Dan) Rook of Hudsonville; a son, Paul (Rebecca) Freel of Dillion, South Carolina; four granddaughters, Stacy (Jim) Vereeke of Allendale, Carmen (Dwight) Freel of Charleston, South Carolina, Mindy (Matt) Tucker and Katie (Grayson) Smith, both of South Carolina; four grandsons, Ben Freel of Texas, Brad (Lori) Prince of Florida, and Garrett and Holden Freel, both of South Carolina; and seven great-grandchildren, Ben, Audrey, Shea, Mikayla, Elijah, Oliver, and Daphne.
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Huffman,
Lane
H.
Born: 10/21/1940
Died: 6/9/2009
Lane Harding Huffman, 68, of Onaway died June 9, 2009 at Community Memorial Hospital.He was born to Samuel B. and Evelyn (Harding) Huffman October 21, 1940 in Walhalla, North Dakota. He married Kay A. Evans July 23, 1974 in Flint.
He is survived by a son, Troy (Kim) Huffman of Flint; a daughter, Tammie (Tim) Ashbury of Burton; a stepdaughter, Cynthia Pinkston of Edmond, Oklahoma; grandchildren Jesse Douglas of Oklahoma and Troy Jr., Angela, Jonathan Huffman all of Flint; a great-grandson, Carter Gage Huffman of Flint; a brother, Rodney (Karen) Huffman of Walhalla; and a sister, Kaye (Denis) Martin of Cavalier, North Dakota.
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Huffman,
Kay
Born: 3/29/1939
Died: 6/1/2009
Kay A. Huffman, 70, of Onaway died June 1, 2009 at her home.
She was born to Fredrick and Kathryn (Poole) Evans March 29, 1939 in Flint. She married Lane H. Huffman July 23, 1974 in Flint.She is survived by her husband, Lane H. Huffman of Onaway, a daughter, Cynthia Pinkston of Edmond, Oklahoma; a stepson, Troy (Kim) Huffman of Flint; a stepdaughter, Tammie (Tim) Ashbury of Burton; two sisters, Lucy Hawkins of Cheboygan and Kate Wade of Edmore; grandchildren, Jesse Douglas of Oklahoma; and Troy Jr., Angela, and Jonathan Huffman of Flint; and a great-grandson, Carter Gage Huffman of Flint.
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Huffman,
Lonie
A.
Born: 4/23/1963
Died: 6/7/2009
Lonie A. Huffman, 46, of Onaway died June 7, 2009 after losing his battle with cancer.
He was born to Stanley and Lucille (Major) Huffman April 23, 1963 in Detroit.He is survived by his parents, Stanley and Lucille Huffman of Onaway; a brother, Paul (Lisa) Huffman of Beulah; a sister, Paula (Don) Morrison of Madison Heights; and nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
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Jaeger,
Harry
Alvin
Born: 4/17/1935
Died: 6/1/2009
Harry Alvin Jaeger, 74, of Rogers City passed away June 1, 2009 at his home. He was born April 17, 1935 in Rogers City to Paul and Caroline (Krueger) Jaeger.
He is survived by five children, Ann (Mike) Azain of North Branch, Joanne (Glen) Berg of Brutis, Harry (Priscilla) of Rogers City, Carla (Pete) Boatz of Traverse City and Katrina (Chris) Parrish of Traverse City; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Calvin (Bev) of Rogers City; and companion and friend, Nancy Chrzan.
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Kraycs,
Jerry
M.
Born: 5/28/1941
Died: 6/7/2009
Jerry M. Kraycs, 68, loving husband, father and friend, passed away June 7, 2009, after a long and courageous batter with colon cancer. His family was by his side.He was born May 28, 1941 in Bay City to Joseph and Beatrice (Ryers) Kraycs. He is survived by his wife, Sheila; his mother Beatrice Gronlund of Flint; his children Shannon Kraycs of Grand Rapids and Shawn and Joanne Kraycs; and grandchildren Shane and Shae-lin of Grayling.
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Pines,
Gregory
G.
Born: 7/25/1957
Died: 6/28/2009
Gregory G. Pines, 51, of Northville, passed away June 28, 2009. He was born July 25, 1957 in Jackson to Isadore B. and Virginia A. (Plath) Pines.
He is survived by his loving wife, Connie; his mother Virginia Pines; his children, Griffin Pines and Emilly Pines; his sisters, Deborah (John) Fredrich and Janice (Dean) Woodbeck; and his granddaughter Erin Newman. He was preceded in death by his father.
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Purol,
Clarence
F.
Born: 3/26/1919
Died: 6/21/2009
Clarence F. Purol, 90, of Posen passed away at his home on his 68th wedding anniversary, June 21, 2009.
He is survived by his wife, Julia; four daughters, Elaine (Clements) Misiak of Posen, Barbara (Dan) McDougall of Alpena, Delphine (Clarence) Bisson of Presque Isle and Patricia (Kevin) Loubert of Waterford, Ontario; five sons, David (Laura) of Holt, James (Marie) of Posen, Joseph (Sandra) of Alpena, Thomas of Alpena and Bernard (Patricia) of Alpena; 23 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Eleanor Spisak, Theresa Swan, Frances Smith and Rose (Wayne) Bruning.
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Roberts,
Clifford
R.
Born: 10/16/1918
Died: 6/3/2009
Clifford R. Roberts, 90, Onaway, died June 3, 2009 at Hancock Haven Adult Foster Care Home in Cheboygan.
Clifford was born October 16, 1918 in Onaway to Oscar A. and Maybell (Fairman) Roberts. He married Idamae Lorenz October 11, 1942. She preceded him in death in 1994. He then married Florence (Smith) Webster, December 28, 1996 at Onaway United Methodist Church. Cliff is survived by his wife, Florence of Black Lake; three sons, Bruce (Karen) Roberts of Monument, Colorado, Paul Roberts of Alpena and Dale (Jeanine) Roberts of Temperance; a daughter, Ann (Dan) Glawe of Alpena; three stepchildren, Dave (Linda) Webster of Black Lake, Steven Webster of Cheboygan and Diane (Tom) Thompson of Elk Rapids; a brother, Arden (Jean) Roberts of Warren; seven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
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Thompson,
Billy
Les
Born: 4/24/1953
Died: 6/24/2009
Billy Les Thompson, 56, died June 24, 2009 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He is survived by his wife Sharon (Schram) Thompson; two sons, Scott (Sabrina) Thompson and Nathan (Krissi Meyers) Thompson, all of Indian River; two daughters, Nicole (Mark) McClure of Onaway and Christina Shank of Indian River; his parents Bill and Barb Thompson of Evanston, Wyoming; a brother, John (Raenae) Thompson of Evanston; and nine grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at Crossroads New Life Fellowship Church, Evanston Monday June 29.
A memorial service will be conducted in Michigan at a later date.
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Wilson,
Norman
Born: 3/15/1942
Died: 6/1/2009
Norman “Buster” “Bubby” Wilson, 67, of Tower died June 1, 2009 at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital, Petoskey.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sally Wilson of Tower; two sons, Richard Wilson of Tower and Timothy Wilson (NancyAshenfelter) of Devil’s Lake; two daughters,
Teresa (Hugh) Taylor of Adrian and Tammy (Jeff) Younglove of Onaway; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Mary Gilmore of Hudson, and Sammie Wilson and Alice Wilson, both of Petoskey.
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May
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Centala,
Paul
J.
Born: 8/9/1968
Died: 5/13/2009
Paul J. Centala “P.J.”, 40, of Metz passed away May 13, 2009 at his home.
He was born August 9, 1968 in Rogers City to Florian and Blanche (Konwinski) Centala.
Paul is survived by his wife, Lisa; two children, Nicholas and MaKayla; his mother, Blanche Centala of Metz; a sister, Michelle (Andy) Sullivan of Gaylord; two step-brothers, Kenny (Jackie) Kowalski of Rogers City and Toby Kowalski of Metz; and several nieces and nephews.
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Dragomer,
Elrose
Born: 12/6/1935
Died: 5/4/2009
Elrose (Fleming) Dragomer of Hawks and Santa Clarita, California passed away May 4, 2009.
She was born December 6, 1935.
Many cousins survive Elrose. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Dragomer, parents, Rose and Art Fleming; and a brother, Eugene Fleming
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Eldridge,
Ruth
T.
Born: 12/23/1925
Died: 5/24/2009
Ruth T. Eldridge, 83, of Rogers City passed away May 24, 2009 at Golden Beach Manor. She was born December 23, 1925 in Rogers City to Jack and Louise (Martin) Cherrette.
On December 12, 1952 she married Clarence Eldridge.
Mrs. Eldridge is survived by a son, Donn (Jeri) Eldridge of Rogers City; a daughter, Jane (Steve) Kroll of Rogers City; grandchildren, Gregory Eldridge, Jessica (Chad) Romel, Nathan Kroll and Kellie (Dar) Goodrow; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marjorie (Don) Nelson.
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Gilmer,
Addie
L.
Born: 12/5/1919
Died: 5/13/2009
Addie L. Gilmer, 89, of Onaway, formerly of the Taylor/Wyandotte area, died May 13, 2009 at the Cheboygan Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility.
Addie was born to Straley Benjamin and Lavadie (Kent) Ball December 5, 1919 in Marshall, North Carolina. She married Joseph W. Gilmer August 26, 1937 in Greenville, South Carolina. Addie is survived by her daughter, Barbara (John) Liddle of Trenton; two sons, Robert (Linda) Gilmer of Philadelphia and Donald (Melissa Kirkum) Gilmer of Hendersonville, North Carolina; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Lester Ball of Brighton, Ed Ball of Marion, North Carolina and Elmore "Bud" Ball of Marshall, North Carolina; three sisters, Beulah Corn of Hendersonville, Clara Holbert of Akron, Ohio, and Sally Ball of Ashville, North Carolina; dear friends, Gwen Sutton and Joanie Biedenbach; and many nieces and nephews.
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Grant,
Wesley
John
Born: 3/6/1927
Died: 5/14/2009
Wesley John Grant, 82, of Rogers City passed away May 14, 2009 surrounded by his family in his daughter’s home in North Muskegon. Born March 6, 1927 in Trenton, Wesley was the son of John A. and Mamie (Larson) Grant. He married Joan Reeves in Carleton, February 25, 1950.
In addition to his wife of 59 years, Wesley is survived by his children, Mark Grant of Rogers City, Terry (David) Ringe of Georgia, Paul Grant of Harbor Springs, Alice (Gene) Meldrum of North Muskegon and Ruth (David) Monte of Crested Butte, Colorado; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Donald (Meldonna) Grant of Carleton.
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Horrocks,
Helen
M.
Born: 7/4/1924
Died: 5/11/2009
Helen M. (France) Horrocks, 84, of Onaway died May 11, 2009 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital.Helen was born to Roland and Hedwig (Haidysh) France July 4, 1924 in Cheboygan. She married Norris Horrocks, Sr. October 3, 1942 at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Cheboygan. She is survived by four sons, Norris, Jr. (Shirley) Horrocks of Millersburg, Ron (Jean) and Tim (Torry) Horrocks, both of Onaway, and Don (Jan) Horrocks of Cheboygan; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Faith (Max) Morris of Greenville and Josephine "Jo" Therisi of Ann Arbor.
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Moll,
Mary
(Namye Yang)
Born: 12/22/1929
Died: 5/9/2009
Mary Moll (Namye Yang), 79, died May 9, 2009 in Ocala, Florida.
She was born December 22, 1929 in Chun Jou, Korea to Soon Chung Yang and Park See.
Mary came to America as a war bride of Forest Barrett and became an American Citizen. She married Anthony Moll June 17, 1988 in Onaway.
She leaves special friends, Marion Brewbaker Moran of Onaway, Doris Smith of Ocala and best friend, Elaine Lorenz of Rogers City.
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Schleben,
Delores
D.
Born: 8/1/1931
Died: 5/10/2009
Delores D. Schleben, 77, of Kalkaska, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center – L.T.C. She was born on August 1, 1931 in Rogers City to the late Walter and Paulina (Gapzinski) Yarch.
Delores is survived by her dear children, Grace (James) Tester of Kalkaska, Arthur (Jean) Schleben, of Hawks and Leonna Bishop of Pontiac; her siblings, Lillian (Daniel) Zeilaskowski of Rogers City, Helen Zielaskowski of Rogers City, Ann (Larry) Losinski of Rogers City, Evarge (Joseph) Belusar of Rogers City, Darlene (Paul) Spen of Qcqueoc, Rose (George) Patrick of Ocala, Florida and John Yarch; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren
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Tennant,
Diane
J.
Born: 6/8/1964
Died: 5/6/2009
Diane J. Tennant, 44, of Indian River, formerly of Onaway and Cheboygan, died May 6, 2009 at her home.Diane was born to Samuel L. and Mary (Rossier) Tennant June 8, 1964 in Onaway. She is survived by her daughter, Leah LeeAnn (Francis "Andy") Bent of Concord, CA; two grandsons, Deacon Andrew and Dominic Andrew Charles Bent, both of Concord, California; a granddaughter, Natillia Eva Elizabeth Bent of Concord; former husband, Fred Crawford of Cheboygan; two sisters, Patricia (Cletus) Watson of Onaway and Janet (Mark) Smith of Atlanta; a brother, Steven (Kathi) Tennant of Terre Haute; companion, Stephan Harrod of Indian River; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles; and three stepsisters, Sue (Gary) Wilson Rogers City, Marilyn (Bill) Crodes of Hillman, and Julie (Rob) Thornburg of Kalkaska.
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Wissusik,
Zinaida
Born: 11/16/1920
Died: 5/16/2009
Mrs. Zinaida Wissusik, 88, of Brighton Township, passed away May 16, 2009 at her daughter’s home in Owosso. She was born November 16, 1920 in Riga, Latvia, the daughter of Valdemars and Darja (Gregoriev) Sneiderbus.
Surviving are a son, Kurt Wissusik and his wife Maureen of Brighton; a daughter, Rita Schmult Quaderer and her husband John Quaderer of Owosso; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A brother-in-law, Richard Wissusik, of Orlando, Florida also survives her.
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