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Lucille I. Brown
Lucille I. Brown, age 93 years, of Onsted, passed away Saturday morning, January 18, 2003 in the Lynwood Manor in Adrian.
Donald Albert Smith
Donald Albert Smith, age 43, of South Carolina; in-laws, Rudy and Tina Raab; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert J. Smith.
Donald attended Napoleon High School and served two years in the US Army. He and Diane enjoyed their home on Michigan Center, on Tuesday (January 14, 2003) at 3 p.m. with Pastor Chuck Turner officiating. Cremation will follow the services. Interment will take place next to his father at Norvell Cemetery at a later date. For those who wish, contributions to the family or American Diabetes Assn. would be appreciated.
Richard James Robarge, Sr.
Richard James Robarge, Sr., age 67 of Okeechobee, FL, formerly of Jerome, MI, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2003 at the Westside Regional Medical Center in Plantation, FL. Memorial service at 11 a.m. January 18 at Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison.
Clifford A. Geiger
Clifford A. Geiger, age 90 years, of Addison, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at his residence.
Verne Clifford Knight
Verne Clifford Knight, age 98, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2003 at Vista Grande Villa in Jackson. He was a long time resident of Addison, Indiana to Charles Luther Knight and Daisie Farr Knight, he was the third son in a family of eight and grew up on the family farm. In 1921 he was graduated from Warren High School, Warren, Indiana State Normal School, Muncie, Indiana on June 30, 1926. She preceded him in death on May 16, 1980. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his son, James A. Knight of Jackson, four brothers: Don, Dale, Mark and Karl; two sisters, Mildred and Susan Irene.
Mr. Knight is survived by his daughter, Marilyn K. Underhill of Hillsdale; eight grandchildren, Diane (Roderick) MacLennan of Hillsdale, Linda (Jackie) Mosley of Williamston, Massachusetts, James A. Knight, Jr. of Madison, New Jersey, Gerald (Maureen) Knight of Ann Arbor, David Knight of Jackson and Carol (Scott) Drain of Ann Arbor; ten great-grandchildren; one sister, Marjorie Gard of Warren, Indiana for the Refrigeration Equipment Company and then in Kendallville, Indiana, a position he held until he came to Michigan factory in 1956 and also expanded the Addison business to Garland, Florida. Addison Products Company developed and built dehumidifiers, room air conditioners, residential and commercial air conditioning and space heaters. During his career, Mr. Knight held many patents on air conditioning equipment. He also belonged to many industry organizations. At an early age Mr. Knight learned to fly and he held a pilot's license for over fifty years. He also had a passion for hunting and fishing and took annual trips to Canada, the far West and the Arctic Ocean. For many years he owned a ranch near Sheridan, Indiana for service.
Mr. Knight established Scholarships in honor of his wife, Velma I. Knight, at Adrian College, Hillsdale College, Spring Arbor University and Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Indiana also benefited from Mr. Knight's philanthropy. The Knight Family Charitable & Educational Foundation was established in 1984. This Foundation makes annual donations to dozens of deserving agencies. Mr. Knight funded the Knight Civic Center in Warren, Indiana. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, at the Brown-VanHemert Funeral Home in Addison, with the Rev. Thomas J. Burke, Jr. officiating. Interment will be made in Hillside Cemetery in Addison. Visitation hours will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2003.
Memorial donations may be made to the Velma I. Knight Scholarship Fund at Adrian College and the Velma I. Knight Scholarship Fund at Hillsdale College.
Kevin Gerard Kennedy
Kevin Gerard Kennedy, age 42, touched all of our lives from Sept. 2, 1960 to Jan. 5, 2003. Survived by his loving wife, Mary Kennedy; four adoring children: Tiffany, Kevin (K.C.), Keagan, and Macauley; mother, Dolores Kennedy; brothers and sisters: Kim and Valerie Kennedy, Ford and JoAnn Kennedy, Beth and Tim Sullivan, Kip Kennedy and her husband Ron Chmielewski, Mike Kennedy, Mark and Amy Kennedy, Sean and Carla Kennedy, Todd and Bonnie Kennedy, Guy and Mary Kennedy, Richard and Sharon Rottier, Karen and Kevin Bibbins and numerous nephews, nieces and close friends. He was preceded in death by his father, F. A. Kennedy, and his niece, Rozlin Kennedy.
He will be remembered as a cherished husband and father, who was also devoted to his extended family. Kevin was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church and an avid fisherman, golfer, skier and cook. He participated actively in his children's athletics and coached his son's football teams. He has made an impact on all who knew him with his natural ability to bring happiness and warmth. .. to any occasion. The joy he has brought to us will last a lifetime. His family takes pride through his dedication to his family's business, Polly's Country Market, along with all of his accomplishments and will carry that pride with them through the rest of their lives.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 8 p.m. at the Jenter & Braun Funeral Home, Brooklyn Chapel. Funeral prayers from the funeral home will be on Thursday at 10:15 a.m.. and a funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church with Father Lehr Barkenquest officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Kevin Kennedy Memorial Fund care of Citizens Bank, 310 S. Main, Brooklyn, MI 49230.
Robert W. Iveson
Robert W. Iveson, 76, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2002 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Michigan to Glenn F. and Leora S. Iveson. He served in the military, and was a life member of the American Legion.
Robert is survived by his wife, Mary Iveson of Nemo; daughter, Cathie Kroll; sons, Robert (Julie) Iveson, Glenn (Nancy) Iveson, and Ray Iveson; grandchildren, Kristy Kroll, Robbie Iveson, Braden Iveson, Nathan Iveson, and Nicholas Iveson; brother, Max (Barbara) Iveson; sister, Jean (Robert) West.
Visitation hours will be Friday, January 10, 2003 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the New Life Baptist Church. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 11, 2003 at the church in Addison, Michigan Center, with the Rev. Robert Freysinger officiating. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Napoleon. Contributions in her memory are directed to the Napoleon United Methodist Church or the Alzheimers Assn.
Robert "Bobby" M. Zuch
Robert "Bobby" M. Zuch, age 26, of Brooklyn passed away suddenly on December 30, 2002. Bobby was born on July 22, 1976 in Detroit.
He had just begun his career as an Arborist with Asplundh and was a member of the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Bobby leaves behind his fiancée, Mandy Gelia of Brooklyn; his mother, June Zuch and father, Robert Zuch, both of Brooklyn; one brother, Jason Zuch of Canton; sister, Cathy (Bob) Thiel of Jackson; his maternal grandmother, Ruth Jones of Adrian; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 4, 2003 at the Jenter & Braun Funeral Home, Brooklyn Chapel with Fr. Lehr Barkenquest and Pastor Cherry officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Assn. or to the American Heart Assn.
Robert John Hawley
Robert John Hawley, age 90, of Cement City, passed away on April 3, 2003. Bob was born November 30,1912 in Jackson, MI the son of Texas in the winter with Saraphine.
Surviving are his children: Ann (John) Eppel of Cement City, Robert Dale (Judy) Hawley, also of Cement City, and Wayne (Jean) Hawley of San Antonio, Woods will officiate. Memorials may be made to the church.
