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FLORA J. NICHOLS
Flora J. Nichols, age 78, of Cement City, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at the Toledo Hospital in Toledo, Michigan Center.
Anna Rose Gage (Romanowski)
Anna Rose Gage (Romanowski), age 77, of Clarklake left this world’s pain and troubles behind on October 1, 2005 at Jackson. Anna was born May 12, 1928 to Anna and Walter Ramanowski at Jackson.
She is survived by her son, Gary Scott of Clarklake; daughter, Marsha Scott of Jackson ; step-daughter, Becky of Michigan Center.
Phyllis J. Pierson
Phyllis J. Pierson, age 87 of Cement City, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, at W.A. Foote Memorial Hospital. Born June 17, 1919 in Tecumseh, she was the daughter of Floyd and Susie (Olds) Willnow. She married Leonard Pierson on June 29, 1940 in Clarklake and he survives.
Besides her loving husband of 66 years, Phyllis is also survived by her children, SuAnn (Tony) Middleton of Clarklake and Douglas (Kathleen) Pierson of Clarkston; three grandchildren, Derek Middleton, Natasha (Robert) Sebolt and Mark (Ashley) Pierson; sister, Nancy (Hop) Anderson of Clarklake; niece, Angela Anderson of Rockford, Mich.; nephew, Eric Anderson of Clarklake; and great nephew, Ian Anderson.
Phyllis was a member of the Cement City Baptist Church, the Cement City Garden Club and the Girl Scout Leaders of America. A Celebration of her life took place at the Cement City Baptist Church on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006 with Pastor Drew Michigan Farm Bureau, the Rollin Baptist Church, the Addison Senior Citizens Center and the Carousel Club.
He is survived by three sons, James E. (Barbara) Matthews of Addison, William L. (Marilyn) Matthews of Brooklyn, Thomas W. (Donna) Matthews of Jerome; one daughter, Wilma J. (Darold) Woodward of Springport; two step-sons, Charles E. (Joyce) Belcher of Hudson, John W. (Georgie) Belcher of Onsted; one step-daughter, Roberta (Warren) Frantom of Paris, Tenn.; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his first wife Beatrice and his second wife, Frances; two brothers, Arthur and Walton; and two sisters Alberta and Merleen.
Funeral services were held on Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, with Pastor Matthew M. Coleman officiating. Burial took place in Woodstock-Sanford Cemetery in Woodstock Township. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Rollin Baptist Church or to the Addison Senior Citizens Center.
Taylor Marie Fisher
Taylor Marie Fisher, age 6 years of Brooklyn, went to be with the Lord very unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006, at Motts Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor. Taylor was a vibrant first grader at Onsted Elementary School who loved life and all those around her. Her greatest joy was to be with family and friends, being outdoors, hiking for flowers with mommy, hunting with daddy and guiding the way for her baby sister who she loved more than anything.
She was born on May 4, 2000, in Ann Arbor, the beautiful daughter of Shaun and Jaime (Laird) Fisher and loving big sister of Alyssa. She is also survived by many other heartbroken family members, grandparents, Bob and Joyce Laird of Brooklyn and Greg and Denise Fisher of Onsted; great grandparents, Dorothy Fisher of Florida and Malcolm McKenzie of Adrian; great-great grandmother, Thelma Minick of Dunn Chapel, Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Onsted.
In lieu of flowers donations are requested to the Taylor Marie Fisher Fund at the Onsted State Bank. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Duane C. Coolbaugh
Duane C. Coolbaugh, age 69, of Vineyard Lake, passed away on Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, at his home under the care of family, friends and hospice of Jackson & Oaklawn.
Duane is survived by his wife of 25 years, Carol (Richards) Coolbaugh; children, Leo (Gerri McNally) Coolbaugh of Tennessee and Shirley Charlton of Kalamazoo; 14 grandchildren; sister, Marion Jusick of Battle Creek; brother, Don Coolbaugh of Jackson; sister-in-law, Twyla Coolbaugh of Vineyard Lake and Rosemary Coolbaugh of Jackson; several nieces and nephews; and the Richards family. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Judy; and two brothers, Bob and Harold.
Duane was a retiree of Clark Equipment, a U.S. Army Veteran and former member of the Michigan Center on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. For those who wish, contributions to Duane’s family for their needs and wishes would be appreciated.
James Gallinati
James Gallinati, age 88 of Brooklyn, passed away at home on Oct. 4, 2006, under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Jackson and Oaklawn. James was born in Flint on June 10, 1918 the son of James Louis and Nora E. (Davis) Gallinati. He married Barbara Ann Hardy on May 26, 1946, at Clarklake Baptist Church and she survives. Mr. Gallinati served our country in the Navy and was a member of the Brooklyn Presbyterian Church for 47 years. He worked for the Michigan Department of Transportation until his retirement in 1978.
In addition to his loving wife of 60 years, James is also survived by his children, James (Cindy) Gallinati, Barbara (Rex) Bernstein and Robert (Trudi) Gallinati; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and long-time friend, Tom Shultz. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert Louis.
A Celebration of Mr. Gallinati’s life took place on Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, with Rev. Robert Malsack officiating at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel in Brooklyn. Burial was held at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Jackson and Oaklawn or the Brooklyn Presbyterian Church building fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Donald C. Kouba
Donald C. Kouba, age 66 of Brooklyn, passed away Oct. 5, 2006. He was born June 20, 1940 in Romulus, Mich., the son of Carlos and Marguerite Kouba. He married Nancy Lee Houston on Aug. 26, 1961, and she survives. Don retired from the Southgate Community School District after serving 28 years as a teacher and assistant principal. Don was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, who loved to hunt, fish and share endless stories with his friends.
Besides his wife, Don is survived by his sons, Jeffrey (Lori) Kouba and their children, Kyle and Ashlyn; and Kurt (Tracy) Kouba and their children, Zachary and Katelyn. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place and his ashes will be placed at the family deer camp in Iron River, Mich. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel.
