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Marian N. Tompkins Dean
Marian N. Tompkins Dean, age 93, formerly of Ridgeway, died Saturday morning, May 7, 2005 at her daughter's home in Bloomington, Ind.
She was born Feb. 28, 1912 in Woodstock Township to the late Floyd C. and Florence M. (Crego) Tompkins)
She married D. Dale Dean of Bethel, New York; two daughters, Linda L. Moore and husband, Steven of Bloomington, Ind.; and Cynthia S. Buchanan, also of Bloomington; four grandchildren, Christopher Dean, Ypsilanti; Lynn Ann (Dean) Leach and Brian Dean of Monroe; Michael Moore, Los Angeles, Florida. He was born October 23, 1918 to Milford and Fannie Sands Stubbins in Wauseon, Michigan he was a member of Rome Grange, Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star, Ohio and numerous nieces and nephews.
His parents, four sisters, two brothers, grandson Roy John Stevens and great grandson Robert Beckwith III, preceded him in death.
He was cremated, and memorial services will be held at a later date.
Erma R. Belman
Erma R. Belman, age 82 of Addison, passed away Friday, April 29, 2005 at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility in Hillsdale.
Leon Joseph Dufek
Leon Joseph Dufek, age 68 of Grass Lake, formally of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2005 at Arbor Hospice. He was born July 28, 1936 the son of Louis E. and Josephine (Deynoer) Dufek.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Gloria; children, Chris (Vanessa) Dufek of Lake Columbia, Matt (Becky) Dufek of Napoleon, Bill (Christine) Dufek of Clarklake, Sue (Lance) Cuffle of Jackson, Kim (Cevin) Miller of Grass Lake and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son. Dale Martin Dufek. Leon was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving as Corporal in the U.S. Marines. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and will be truly missed by all.
A celebration of Leon's life was held on Tuesday, May 3, at Sherwood Funeral Home with the Rev. Chuck McNeil officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Federated Church of Grass Lake. Funeral arrangements were provided by Sherwood Funeral Home in Grass Lake.
Ida J. Yeider
Ida J. Yeider, age 75 of Clark Lake, passed away at W.A. Foote Memorial Hospital May 1, 2005.
She is survived by five children, Jerry (Kassie) Yeider, William Yeider, all of Napoleon, Doug (Kolette) Yeider of Clark Lake, Nancy Ann (Danny) Davis of Napoleon and Sharon Sue (Richard) Spangler of Jackson; seventeen grandchildren, many great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by infant twins, Donna and Donald, brother Harry, former husband Gerald Yeider. She had retired from Ford Motor Company after 39 years of service and was a loving mother and grandmother.
Services were held at the funeral home on Thursday, May 5, with Rodney Meyers officiating. Interment was at Roseland Memorial Gardens. Contributions in her memory are directed to the American Diabetes Association. Funeral arrangements provided by Nichols-Arthur, Calif., to the late Raymond and Florence (Nelson) Stone. She attended Carleton College in Minneapolis, Minn. She was a consummate painter, poet and writer with numerous art prizes in community shows. Her art encompassed a plethora of subjects from nature to human condition. Alice was a member of the Ann Arbor Art Association, Poetry Writing Group, Turner Writing Group, Opera Group and an avid reader.
Alice is survived by her daughter, Christina (Bill) Milone of Stone of Ann Arbor; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four nephews and two nieces; and many supportive wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Raymond; and a brother. A gathering to celebrate her life for family and friends will be held at a later date. Arrangements were by Phillips Funeral Home, South Lyon.
Angeline Vettraino Major
Angeline Vettraino Major of Clinton Township, formerly of Brooklyn where she enjoyed living on Lake Columbia, died Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Clinton Township, at the age of 91 years.
Angeline was born Dec. 11, 1913, in Detroit, the daughter of Rocco and Maria (nee Fragnoli) Vettraino. On Nov. 23, 1938, Angeline married Lewis Major in Detroit. She was a homemaker, who was known for her great cooking, which was appreciated by all her family. Angeline was an extraordinary loving person, who was able to make instant friends. She was active her entire life, living on her own. Her hobbies were making miniatures, crocheting, especially baby sweater sets, and playing cards. Most recently she enjoyed a game of "Go Fish" with her great-grandsons.
Surviving are her son, Robert Lewis (Suzanne) Major of Clinton Township; grandchildren, Dr. Debra Ann Major of Norfolk, Va. and Robert Lewis Major Jr. of Virginia; great-grandchildren, Robert Lewis Major III, Scott Edward Major and Brian Major Garber; brothers, Ralph and Italo "Joseph" Vettraino; and sister, Marie Fregetto. Angeline was preceded by her husband, Lewis, on March 29, 1990; brothers, Eugene and Mario Vettraino; and sister, Rosina Rossi.
A funeral service took place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2005, at Hauss Funeral Home, 47477 Romeo Plank, Macomb Township, with the Rev. Fr. Charles Zee officiating. Inurnment was at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy.
Sally A. Kostusak
Sally Kostusak, age 58, of Dexter, Mich. died peacefully at home on Aug. 18, 2005, after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She was a former resident of Lake Columbia. She was born Feb. 24, 1947 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.; and sisters, Nancy Hixson of Port Charlotte, Fla. and Carol (Dan) Van Sickle of Onsted; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, James Kostusak.
Sally was a 1965 graduate of Lincoln High School in Michigan Ave Saline, Mich. with James Sprague officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made
to the American Cancer Society or Arbor Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home where friends may begin calling on Thursday from 6 p.m. until time of service. Burial will take place at the Franklin Twp. Cemetery located in Tipton, MI.
Bud Wayne Branham
A celebration of life service for Bud Wayne Branham, 40, of Clark Lake, Mich., and Counce, Tenn., will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at the Hitt Centennial Farm, 4561 North Lake Road, Clark Lake. He died on May 24, 2005 in a bicycle vs. car accident in OH.
She was born on December 24, 1966 in Detroit, MI to Russell E. and Mary E. (Spicher) Elder. Lisa married Phillip O. Bliven, Sr. on January 11, 2000 at Clark Lake, Michigan, and he survives. She lived most of her life in Woodstock Township, Lenawee County, MI area. She graduated from Columbia Central High School in 1985. She was a former member of St. Marks Lutheran Church at Cambridge Junction. She enjoyed gardening and animals.
Surviving besides her husband Phillip are two daughters, Jessica Lantis and Brittany Bliven at home, her parents, Russell and Mary Elder of Addison, two brothers, Russell F. Elder of Novi, MI, Thomas (Nicole) Elder of Brooklyn, two nieces and one nephew.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, August 13, 2005 at the Lutheran Church of the Lakes in Addison, with Pastor David Gadbaw officiating. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Friday, at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, and then visitation from 10:00 am on Saturday until the time of the service at the church. Burial will be made in Woodstock-Sanford Cemetery, Woodstock Township, Lenawee County, MI. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family.
