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Stanley Staron
Stanley Staron, age 82, of Columbia Township passed away on November 23, 2005 at his home. Mr. Staron was born on January 20, 1923 in Detroit the son of Frank and Mary (Beranek) Staron. He married Eva June Yadlowsky on September 12, 1953 and she survives.
Stanley was a member of the St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He retired from Ford Motor Company in 1980. Besides his wife, Mr. Staron is survived by his children, Kenneth Staron, David Staron and Mary (Gary) Perrydore; son-in-law, Mark Todaro; 13 grandchildren; six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Stanley Staron, Jr. and daughter, Kathleen Todaro.
A celebration of life was held on Saturday, November 26, 2005 at St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church with Father Carl Simon officiating. Interment was in St. Joseph Catholic Shrine Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel in Brooklyn.
Rodney J. “Robbie Robbins” Robinson
Rodney J. “Robbie Robbins” Robinson, age 67, formerly of Brooklyn passed away November 15, 2005. Preceded in death by parents, Winford and June Robinson and step-daughter, Linda Mirco. Survived by brother, Roger L. “Robbie” Robinson and wife Dell of Knoxville, Tenn.; daughter, Diane Reed and husband Doug and their children, Sara and Nicholas Reed of Bath, Mich.; daughter, Theresa Oleson of New Port Richey, Fla.; Flo Robinson; step-children, Rick, Denise and Elaine.
Thanks to Knoxville Hospice and friends for everything. Cards may be sent to Diane Reed, 15632 Webster Road, Bath, MI 48808.
Edward Partacz
Edward Partacz, age 86, of Brooklyn passed away on November 23, 2005 at W.A. Foote Memorial Hospital. Mr. Partacz was born on January 30, 1919 in Detroit the son of Peter and Anna (Pysterk) Partacz. He married Rose Pancio on August 23, 1941 and she survives.
Besides his wife Mr. Partacz is survived by two sons, Kenneth Partacz and Terrance Partacz and two grandchildren, Krista and Kelly. He was preceded in death by son, Gerald Partacz in 1999.
A celebration of life was held on Monday, November 28, at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel in Brooklyn at 1 p.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rita’s Catholic Church at 2 p.m. with Father Lehr Barkenquest officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to the Salvation Army. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Radcliffe Frank “Raddy” North
Radcliffe Frank “Raddy” North passed away peacefully at his home at Clark Lake on November 26, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, George "Tucker" and Mary "Mae" (Foley) North and his loving wife of 44 years, Patricia Philips North. Raddy is survived by his children, Kirby Johnson of Charlottesville, Va., Kris North (Bob Mampe) of Traverse City, Anne Havill (Charles) of Traverse City, Douglas Radcliffe North (Julie) of Jackson, and Patricia Philips McKain of Haymarket, Va.; his treasured friend and companion, Mary Deming of Jackson, his brother George Morry North III of Jackson; and granddaddy's grandchildren. He also left several nephews, nieces and cousins including Philip L. "Flip" Reynolds, Joey Reynolds Massengale, the Minnis' Boys and the Hardy Girls. He will be sadly missed by his Clark Lake and Brooklyn friends.
Catherine A. Prior
Catherine A. Prior, age 93, formerly of Toledo and a resident of the Irish Hills since 1978, died in her home on Thursday, November 17, 2005. She was born in Toledo, Ohio. He died on June 30, 1996.
Surviving are her son, Alan ( Nancy ) Prior of Toledo; daughters, Donna Thompson, of Tecumseh, Mrs. Harold (Joan) Cook of Ottawa Lake, Mich. and Mrs. Joseph (Carol) Suffety of Temperance; a dear brother, James Pearce who made his home with her after Frank’s death.
A memorial service will be held in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, corner of Brown and Evan streets in Tecumseh, on Saturday, November 26, 2005, at 1 p.m. with the Pastor Richard H. Webb officiating. The family requests contributions to be made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church or Southern Care Hospice of Jackson. Liedel Funeral Home of Maybee, Mich. were in charge of arrangements.
Sheila P. Hackworth
Sheila P. (Shafer) Hackworth, 48, of Jackson passed away on Nov. 21, 2005 at Foote Hospital in Jackson.
Born Sept. 9, 1957 in Jackson, she was the daughter of Earl and Dorothy Shafer. She was a former resident of Cement City.
Survivors include three children: Jason of Cement City, Angelina (Matt) Kilgore and Christina Mills, both of Jackson; three brothers, Rodney (Debbie) and James (Martha) Shafer, both of Cement City, and Kevin (Tina) Shafer of Jonesville; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Earl Duane Shafer.
Services will be conducted at the Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home in Jackson on Wednesday, November 23, at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Kyle Detmers officiating. Interment is to follow in Munith Cemetery.
Zelma V. Grady
Zelma V. Grady, age 94, of Brooklyn passed away November 17, 2005 at Foote Hospital. She was born on August 19, 1911 in Briceton, Michigan University, retired from teaching Chemistry and Physics at Napoleon high School for 33 years where he taught with selfless dedication and devotion to his vocation and students, for 14 years he was a part-time chemistry instructor at Jackson Community College, was a consultant for Great Lakes Industries, was faculty advisor for the Napoleon High Science Academic Team which won first place many times and had owned the Pro Boat Shop at Clarklake for ten years.
A Funeral Mass was held at St. Rita’s Catholic Church on Monday, November 14, with Father Lehr Barkenquest officiating. Contributions to the James Golba Scholarship Fund at Jackson Community College would be appreciated. All funeral arrangements were made by Nichols-Arthur Funeral Home, Ohio to Emery Leroy and Abbie Mae (Hipsley) Halliwill. She married Bernard C. Bowman on October 21, 1935 in Angola, Ind. He preceded her in death on July 30, 1979. Harriet spent her early life in Ypsilanti, Mich., lived in the Hudson area and then in Addison for the past 77 years. She graduated from Addison High School in 1933, where she was the captain of the girl’s basketball team. She and her husband Bernard, owned and operated the Walnut Hill Dairy, where they delivered milk door to door from a horse drawn wagon. She worked at Lou Lou’s Restaurant in Onsted for 11 years. She was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Club, enjoyed gardening, lawn work and spending time with her family.
Surviving are two sons, Joe (Mary Lou) Bowman, John (Dorothy) Bowman; three daughters, Margie J. Crabtree, Marcia J. (Joe) Comstock, Lucinda S. Hallenbeck all of Addison; 18 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Leroy Halliwill of Addison; two sisters, Louise (Henry) Ehlinger of Addison and Erma (Ray) Furman of Liberty, Michigan. The visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Addison Senior Citizens. A funeral luncheon will be held at the Addison Gun Club following the services.
