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Illa I. McNally
Illa I. McNally, age 89 of Liberty Township passed away Monday, March 8, 2004. She was born January 22, 1915 in Crown Point, Ind. the daughter of Roy and Myrtle (Hoffman) Gawthrop.
She married Harry McNally, Sr. May 9, 1932 in Detroit and he survives. Illa is also survived by two sons, Harry (Gerry) McNally, Jr. of Jackson and William (Sadie) McNally of Liberty Township; daughter, Margo (Milo) Hawlett of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; 15 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; one brother, Donald Gawthrop; and one sister, Betty Taylor.
Illa was a member of the Brooklyn Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sons: John and Thomas McNally; and 3 brothers: Albert, Glen and Jack Gawthrop.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.
The funeral was held on Thursday, March 11, at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home with the Reverend Robert Malsack officiating.
Theresa Margaret Cabay
Theresa Margaret Cabay, age 68, of Brooklyn passed away at home on March 3, 2004. Theresa was born in Craigmore, Inverness County, Nova Scotia on October 14, 1935, the daughter of the late Angus and Christy (MacNeil) MacEachern. She married Frank Cabay on May 4, 1957 in Detroit and he survives. Mrs. Cabay was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, Sandbaggers Golf League and the Newcomer's Club.
Besides her husband and Mother, survivors include her daughters, Linda (Jim) Morrison of Franklin, Mich., Carol (Joe) Schmitt of Allen Park, Mich., Donna (Russ) Brown of Bloomfield Village, Mich., Nancy Florida in May 1974. She passed away there in August of 1994 and Leon returned to Michigan, dying as he lived, enjoying a good novel.
Gary lived most of his life at the family homestead at Clark Lake. He attended high school at Cement City, later enlisting in the National Guard. Retiring from Ford Motor Company in Saline after 30 years, he bought a farm in Pelkie where he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Evalyne Swartout and G. Raynor Reed and a brother Phillip Michael. Gary leaves behind his brothers, Larry (Sharon) Reed of Clark Lake, Tom (Felice) Reed of Dewitt and his sister Noreen (Jim) Abercrombie of Baraga along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, many friends and a special aunt and uncle.
Gary has been cremated according to his wishes and a memorial service will be held at a later date at Clark Lake.
Charles Emerson Kendall
Charles Emerson "Chuck" Kendall, age 73, of Brooklyn passed away on February 17, 2004 at W.A. Foote Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 11, 1930 in Wabash, Ind. The son of Charles and Mary (Burns) Kendall, Sr. Chuck married Betty Conant on February 13, 1951 in Napoleon at the Napoleon Methodist Church and she survives. Chuck was a member of the Brooklyn Baptist Church. He served his country in the U. S. Marines during the Korean Conflict.
Besides his loving wife of 53 years, Chuck is survived by his children, Charles Kendall III of Napoleon, Kathy (Bill) TenEyck of Gregory and Lynda (Mike) Myers of Cement City; six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two brothers, Edward (Donna) Kendall and Tom (Pat) Kendall; and one sister, Helen Cannon. He was preceded in death by his parents.
According to Chuck's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held on Friday, February 20, 2004 at the First Baptist Church in Brooklyn with Pastor Raymond Bruce officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church in Brooklyn. Arrangements entrusted to the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel.
Murray W. Hess II
Murray W. Hess II, of Brooklyn, age 90, died February 19, 2004 at Heartland Health Care Center in Grand Rapids, Mich. He was born August 24, 1913 in Napoleon, the son of Burr T. and Myrtie G. (Runyan) Hess. Murray married Mary Rueckert on October 15, 1938 and she preceded him in death on November 17, 1999.
Murray was a farmer and land developer of the west end of Wamplers Lake. He also hauled milk and lime for local farmers. He was a former member of the 1st Baptist Church of Brooklyn, a member of Gateway Community Church (Onsted Baptist Church) and the Gideons International.
He is survived by their four children, Nancy Ann (James) Green of San Clemente, Woods and Kenneth (Kalyn) Horney of St. Clair Shores; one brother, Norman (Christine) Fournier of Roseville, Mich.; two sisters-in-law, Brenda Fournier of Watervliet and Susan Fournier of Big Rapids, Mich.; and 6 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Darlene Trepanier and Sharon Person and two brothers, Jack and Arthur E. Fournier. She was an avid Euchre player enjoying clubs at the Eagles and American Legion in Brooklyn.
A celebration of Muriel's life will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel in Brooklyn with Rev. Arvid Northrop officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to the family for future designation.
Leon S. Dermyer
Leon S. Dermyer, age 94, passed away February 21, 2004 in Adrian. He was born in Brooklyn, Florida in 1974.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice; two sisters, Edna and Alma; and one brother, Raymond. He is survived by a nephew Dean Dermyer, grand nephews David, Matthew and Marc Dermyer. Per his request cremation has taken place and no service will be held.
