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Harold William Koons
Harold William Koons of Brooklyn and Georgia J. Hudnutt on Aug. 14, 1948 in Manitou Beach and she survives.
Edwin lived all his life in the Manitou Beach-Addison area. He graduated from Addison High School in 1941. He was a veteran of WW II, serving in the United States Army in the South Pacific for three years. He worked at Krieghoff-Lenawee for many years where he was a construction superintendent in the carpenters union, retiring in 1985. Three of the major building projects Edwin was involved in were the North Hall at Adrian College, Gleaner Life Insurance Company on US-223 and the Merillat Corporate Office also on US-223. He was a member of Post #118, American Legion, Addison, and he attended the Addison United Church.
Surviving besides his wife Michigan for 13 years until her retirement in 1992.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Collins-Tuxbury is survived by her children, Lorena Brunson of Tampa Bay, Fla., Kellie Whigham of Inkster, Mich., William Tuxbury of Dearborn, Mich.; six grandchildren; brother, Bruce (Elaine) Collins of Southgate, Mich.; sisters, Lois Collins of Ohio, the son of Harold and Wilhelmina (Henne) Padley. He married Carol Gensler on Sept. 1, 1956 in Toledo and she survives. Bob was active in both the American Legion in Manchester and the Irish Hills Eagles in Brooklyn.
Besides his wife, Carol, he is survived by his children; Bonnie Padley (Tim John) of Brooklyn, Robert Jr. (Beth) Padley of Brooklyn and Doug Padley (Jorge Ramos) of Long Beach, Oregon, Texas and Kyle (Heather) of Jackson; five grandchildren, Korey, Michael, Kierstin, Zachary and Alyssa; brother, William (Doris) Maitland of Price is Right. Marilyn played softball for E.F. Huebner Corp. in Jackson County's first women's softball League. They won the State Championship the first six years.
A celebration of Marilyn's life will take place on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Brooklyn Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn with Rev. Robert Malsack officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to the Presbyterian Church. Envelopes will be available at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel in Brooklyn.
Nicholas C. Bucurestean
Nicholas C. Bucurestean, age 81 of Lake Somerset, formerly of Detroit, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005 at Bixby Medical Center in Adrian.
He was born on Jan. 17, 1924 in Detroit, Mich. to Peter and Marie (Schaffer) Bucurestean. He married Carol J. Pum on Dec. 3, 1965 in Detroit, and she survives. Nicholas lived in the Detroit area for many years before moving to Lake Somerset in 1986. He graduated from Pershing High School, and attended college at the University of Michigan, Lodge #519 of Redford and American Power Boat Association. He built and raced boats for 25 years and also ran the N.C. Boat Company in Detroit. He was inducted into the American Power Boat Association Hall of Fame in Detroit, was involved in the Radio Controlled Airplane Clubs in Adrian and Hudson and was a free lance photographer for many years in Detroit. He was on the Lake Somerset Building Committee for 25 years.
Surviving besides his wife Carol are two daughter, Sharlene (Tom) Borke of Canton and Dawn (Michael) Ostach of Wixom; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Eleanor (William) Parent of Plymouth.
Per the deceased request, cremation will take place with no formal services. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison.
Clair Zawodny
Clair S. Zawodny, 20, of Addison died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005. Services were held Tuesday at Brown-Van-Hemert Funeral Home, Addison.
Marjorie M. Janke
Marjorie M. Janke, 79, of Adrian, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at Adrian Health Care Center. She was born Aug. 24, 1925, in Logansport, Ind., to Leroy and Hazel Mae (Hobaugh) Bradburn. After the death of her mother, she was raised by Lawrence and Elsie Hobaugh. On Dec. 18, 1943, she married Paul Janke. He preceded her in death on June 8, 2001. Marjorie had served as music director for the church choir at the Church of God in Saginaw.
Her survivors include three sons, Bryan Janke and his wife, Barbara, of Adrian, Dennis Janke and his wife, Linda, of Birch Run, Mich. and Timothy Janke and his wife, Patricia, of Bridgeport, Mich.; a daughter, Brenda Mommers and her husband, Guillaume of Brooklyn; a brother, Gary Jay; three sisters, Esther Ellen, Naoma Jeanette, and Patricia Nan; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Paul, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon K. Janke in infancy and a sister, Mary Alice.
Graveside services were held Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at the Fairfield Cemetery with Pastor John Sholly officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.
Louise E. (Baker) Gage
Louise E. (Baker) Gage, age 97, of Spring Arbor, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2005.
She was born Aug. 12, 1907 to William and Florine (Taylor) Brooks on the family farm in Brooklyn. She graduated from Cement City High School in 1926, a class of three. She then attended Cleary Business College in Ypsilanti. Louise married Edwin Baker in 1929, and they had three daughters. After Edwin passed away in 1951, Louise worked under civil service and retired from the Veteran's Hospital in Ann Arbor in 1965. She became reacquainted in 1973 with Floyd Gage, a friend from the horse and buggy days. They married later that year, and lived many years on their Grass Lake Farm.
Louise enjoyed gardening, traveling, the beauty of the country and her Grass Lake friends.
Floyd passed away in 2000, and she was preceded also in death by a sister, Clarabelle Brooks; two brothers, Reid and Joe Brooks. She is survived by her three daughters, Elvina Swenson of Florida; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Louise will always be remembered as a hard worker who loved the outdoors. She was a loving mother and friend who will be greatly missed.
Services were held at the Grass Lake United Methodist Church on January 14, with the Reverend Larry Rubingh officiating. Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery, Napoleon. Those who wish may direct contributions in her name to the Church, if desired. Funeral arrangements were made by Chas. J. Burden and Son, of Jackson.
Goldie J. "Ella" Moore
Goldie J. "Ella" Moore age 88 years, of Rollin, Mich. died Monday, January 10, 2005 in the St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, the result of a car-truck accident in Rollin Township Monday afternoon.
Kevin J. Tidwell
Kevin J. Tidwell, age 41, passed away January 12, 2005.
He is survived by his son, Thomas Tidwell, daughter, Amelia Tidwell and former wife, Christina Tidwell, all of Churubusco, Ind.; father, Thomas L. Tidwell of Crossville, Tenn.; two brothers, Kerry J. Tidwell of Fishers, Ind. and Keith J. Tidwell of Crossville, Tenn.; three sisters, Kim Ford of Addison, Kelly Salow of Ypsilanti, Mich. and Rebecca Cooper of Michigan.
Services were held on January 18, at 1 p.m. at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, Ind. A Memorial Service will also be held on Saturday, January 22, at 10:30 a.m. at West Rome Baptist Church in Manitou Beach, Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas & Amelia Tidwell College Fund.
