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Iris G. Berro
Iris G. Berro, age 55 of Jerome, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at her home.
She was born on September 2, 1950 in La Fayette, Michigan, and he survives.
Iris was raised in Taylor, Michigan University. She was employed at Adrian Insurance Company, and then employed at Remerica Jackson Lenawee Properties. She was a former member of Taylor Center Baptist Church in Taylor, she then attended Countryside Bible Church in Litchfield, Michigan. A funeral luncheon was held at Countryside Bible Church on Litchfield Road in Litchfield.
Pamela Claudette Palmer
Pamela Claudette Palmer, age 62, of Brooklyn, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2005, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 6, 1943 in Jackson. Pam graduated from Cement City High School and Jackson Beauty Academy. She retired from X-ACT Products of Brooklyn.
Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Maureen (Emmons) Green; son, Steve Bliss and step-sister, Kathleen Holmes. She is survived by her husband, Gene Palmer; children, Charles and Tanya Bliss, Rhonda Whiting, Debbie, John, Hilda and Mike Palmer; brothers, Bill Green and David Knapp; step-brothers, Jim and Bill Sweezey; and grandchildren, Tyler, Faith, Jessie, Haley, Mikey and Nick.
Visitation will be held on Thursday 4 to 8 P.M. at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel in Brooklyn. A Celebration of Pam’s life will be held on Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at the funeral home beginning at 2 p.m. The Rev. Dave Knapp, Pam’s brother, will officiate the service. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Eagles in Brooklyn. Memorial contributions may be directed to Gene Palmer to help defray medical expenses or to the American Cancer Society.
Jeffrey C. Hirsch
Jeffrey C. Hirsch, age 63 years, of Onsted, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at the V.A. Medical Center in Ann Arbor. He was born on Sept. 19, 1942 in Jackson, Mich., the son of William and Marie (Boyle) Hirsch. He married Imogene E. Rodgers on Jan. 12, 1992 in Las Vegas and she survives. Jeffrey served in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1966. He worked at Zantop International Airlines Incorporated at Willow Run Airport for 30 years as an aircraft electrician. Jeffrey enjoyed working outside in his garden, on his cars and airplanes.
Surviving besides his wife is one daughter, Lisa Hirsch and Gordie Bryant of Pinckney; one son, Jeffrey and Patricia Hirsch of Onsted; three stepsons, Gregory and Nancy Shaner of Onsted, Donald and Lisa Shaner and Jack and Cindy Shaner, all of Pinckney; two step-daughters, Bonnie and Robert Daniels of Adrian and Patricia and Tim Adams of Litchfield; four step-grandchildren and 15 step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Fred and Polly Hirsch of Jackson and Billy and Betsy Hirsch of Brooklyn. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services for Jeffrey will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at the Ohio, the son of Emanuel and Emma (Lillich) Oechsle. He lived in Dunn Chapel, Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Onsted and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Mission Fund of his church.
Virginia Marie “Ginger” Buchte
Virginia Marie “Ginger” Buchte, age 56, passed away October 27, 2005 at home. She was born in Dearborn, the daughter of Harry and Jewel (Mardis) Halliday.
Mrs. Buchte is survived by her father, Harry Halliday of Ga., son, Charles Buchte, Jr. of Michigan, and received his B.A. degree from Hope College. In 1956 he graduated from the University of Detroit School of Dentistry. Shortly after receiving his DDS, Captain Kenneth Van Hemert served his country in the U.S. Air Force, a life-long member of Bethany Christian Reformed Church in Muskegon, continued his commitment to the Lord, serving as a Deacon, Elder, and singing in the church choir. He was very instrumental in starting the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee. Singing as a male tenor with the Cosmopolitan Male Singers was a special blessing for Ken. He served as past president of the Muskegon District Dental Society, past president of the Cosmopolitan Male Singers, and was former member of the Board of Directors of the March of Dimes.
He is survived by his wife, the former June Vanderlann, whom he married on June 23, 1956, children, Kenneth J. Van Hemert, Cynthia K. Van Hemert, and Kathleen J. (Rodney) Bordeaux, all of Muskegon, grandson, Anthony who Ken faithfully followed through all his school achievements and sports, brothers and sister, John (Ruth) Van Hemert of Spring Lake, Mich., David (Barbara) Van Hemert of Manitou Beach, and Muriel (Richard) Thompson of Norton Shores, Mich. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Alice (nee Kooi) Van Hemert, and an infant sister.
The Service of Praise and Thanksgiving for the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 13, 2005, at Bethany Christian Reformed Church in Muskegon, with Pastor David Sieplinga officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Systema Funeral Home, 737 Apple Avenue in Muskegon.
