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Pamela Claudette Palmer
Pamela Claudette Palmer, age 62, of Brooklyn, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2005, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 6, 1943 in Jackson. Pam graduated from Cement City High School and Jackson Beauty Academy. She retired from X-ACT Products of Brooklyn.
Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Maureen (Emmons) Green; son, Steve Bliss and step-sister, Kathleen Holmes. She is survived by her husband, Gene Palmer; children, Charles and Tanya Bliss, Rhonda Whiting, Debbie, John, Hilda and Mike Palmer; brothers, Bill Green and David Knapp; step-brothers, Jim and Bill Sweezey; and grandchildren, Tyler, Faith, Jessie, Haley, Mikey and Nick.
Visitation will be held on Thursday 4 to 8 P.M. at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel in Brooklyn. A Celebration of Pam’s life will be held on Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at the funeral home beginning at 2 p.m. The Rev. Dave Knapp, Pam’s brother, will officiate the service. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Eagles in Brooklyn. Memorial contributions may be directed to Gene Palmer to help defray medical expenses or to the American Cancer Society.
Debra (Mommers) Dalles
Debra M. “Debbie” (Mommers) Dalles, age 39, of Laramie, California she met and eventually married her “Soul Mate and best friend” Brian Dalles on July 1, 1989 who was also serving in the Navy at the time.
On September 6, 1992, Debbie gave birth to their first son Wesley “Wes” and in 1993 the family eventually all moved to Laramie and had a home built on the Dalles family ranch. On August 20, 1996 Debbie and Brian celebrated the birth of their second son “J.W.” Debbie had always stated that being a mother as well as a wife was her “true purpose in life” adding that she enjoyed it more than anyone could articulate.
In keeping with her true interest in the caring of others, Debbie entered and eventually graduated in 1997 from the University of Ohio, John (Edith) Mommers of Indian Head, Maryland, James (Debbie) Mommers of Onsted; and sister, Tammy (Dharmesh) Gada of Adrian, Mich.
Debbie was also loved and greatly admired as family and friend by all her unnamed brother and sister-in-laws and her many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services are scheduled for Friday, December 16, at 2 p.m. at the Gateway Community Church, 268 S. Main, Onsted, Mich.
In lieu of flowers Debbie had asked that if anyone wished to do so please donate to the Meredith and Jeannie Ray Cancer Center, 225 N. 30th, Laramie, Wyo. 82072, or Hospice of Laramie located at 1262 N. 22nd, Laramie, Wyo. 82072.
A fund for Debbie’s two sons Wes and J.W. has also been set up at First Interstate Bank in care of Sharleen Castle, 1771 Snowy Range Road, Laramie, Wyo. 82070.
JoAnn Schiel
JoAnn Schiel, age 70, of Brooklyn, passed away at W. A. Foote Memorial Hospital on November 30, 2005. JoAnn was born June 26, 1935 in Detroit, the daughter of Paul and Frances Dray.
She married Richard Schiel on July 29, 1954 in Bay City and he survives.
Mrs. Schiel was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family. Besides her husband of 51 years, Mrs. Schiel is also survived by her children, Richard Jr. (Darcy) Schiel, Randy (Jeanette) Schiel, Scott (Joan) Schiel, Lester (Cathy) Schiel, and Chad Schiel; and grandchildren, Joshua, Polly, Jason, Darby, Joseph, Jessie, Kyle, Derek and Eli. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Paul Dray, Jr.; and infant sister, Ruth Dray.
A Celebration of life was held on Saturday, December 3, 2005, at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel, Brooklyn, with Pastor Robert Malsack officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of donor’s choice and envelopes are available at the funeral home. Interment was at Highland Cemetery.
Marion Annieve Giffin
Marion Annieve Giffin, age 81, of Sumpter Township, Mich., formerly of Taylor and Sweezy Lake, Mich., died at her home on Monday, December 5, 2005. She was born June 8, 1924 in St. Louis, Missouri; eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Troy, Mich. Marion was an avid writer who was working on a reference book comparing the Old Testament to the New.
Interment was at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Michigan.
Survivors include a granddaughter, Anne (Ivan) Graham of Jackson; a grandson, Phillip (Amy) Baxter of Marysville; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ruth; two daughters, Margaret Bilby and Mary Jane Baxter; by a grandson, Brian Bilby; and by a sister, Mary Lutz. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005 in the Michigan Trail Riders Association. He developed numerous friendships through his involvement with these organizations. He enjoyed horseback riding, kayaking and was an avid outdoorsman. He was an animal lover and will be missed by his beloved horses and basset hound, Mille Ans.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, followed by a celebration of Bob’s life at 6 p.m. at Sherwood Funeral Home, Grass Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Hillsdale County or Jackson County Sheriff’s Department Mounted Division.
George E. Bryja
George E. Bryja, 70, had a massive stroke following surgery on Sept. 1, 2006. We were all blessed with more days to spend with him. He fought hard but eventually died Nov. 23, 2006.
He was born to Walter and Jeanette Bryja in Dearborn, Mich., on February 22, 1936. He served in the U.S. Army on Taboga Island, Panama as a radar operator from 1958 to 1960. He married Esther Sieradzki on February 24, 1962, and was a product designer at Ford Motor Company for over 20 years until his retirement in 1991.
After retirement, he continued the commute bringing fresh eggs and his homemade "George's Preserves" to his friends in Dearborn.
He was a member of the Eagles and had many hobbies including, hunting, fishing, making fishing lures using recycled materials, gardening, and especially spending time with his 17 grandchildren.
George was a kind-hearted man who always had time to chat and to tell a good story.
He is survived by his wife, Esther; children, Cathy (Ed) Foreman, George Jr. (Jeannie), Karen (Todd) Bagdon, Jennifer (Alfred) Brown, James (Kari), Robert, and Sarah (Grant) Tinney; grandchildren, Catherine, Amanda, Alfred IV, Liam, George III, Joshua, Phillip, Indigo, Zoe, Jasmine, Joseph, Abigail, Ashur, Seth, Trinity, Ingrid and Gabrielle; a special brother and friend, Bob; brothers, Walter, Daniel, and Thomas; sisters; Theresa and Jeannette.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Judith Ann and Sandra.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006 at St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church in the Irish Hills, with the Rev. Fr. Carl Simon officiating.
Interment will follow in St. Joseph Shrine Cemetery, Brooklyn, Mich. with military honors conducted by Michigan National Guard Military Funeral Honors.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian and one hour prior to funeral mass at the church. A scripture service will be held 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
