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HELEN FERGUSON
Mrs. Helen Ferguson of Vassar, died Saturday, April 27, 2002 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw. She was 82 years of age.
Mrs. Ferguson was born on November 21, 1919 in Detroit, the daughter of Stanley and Agniesika (Salek) Wiacek. Her husband, Darrell R. Reynolds preceded her in death in 1975. She remarried John Ferguson who passed away in 1987. She retired from TernstedŐs, General Motors, in Flint in 1975. She was a member of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church in Vassar. She was also a charter member of the Vassar Federation of Eagles, Auxiliary #2380. She loved bingo and traveling.
Surviving is her family, children and their spouses, Agnes and Ken Orton of Secord Lake, Charlotte and Jack Riedel of Vassar, Darleen and Don Stedry of Vassar, Delores and Joe Rigg of Tawas, Shirley and Leonard Skowron of Pinconning, Jim and Hilda Ferguson, Howard Ferguson, all of Florida and Millington, died Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at the Missouri, Frank C. and Michelle Foster of Garden City; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; siblings, Carol Isley of California, Doug Foster and wife, Marg of New Zealand, Hilton Foster of Weidman.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Rhonda; two sisters, Gladys, Julia; two brothers, Delwin and Ronald (Lawrence) Foster.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 20, 2002 at the Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington. Burial followed at the Millington Township Cemetery. Pastor John Becker officiated.
Memorials may be directed to Masonic Pathways.
TRUMAN E. (HEB) HEBNER
Truman E. (Heb) Hebner, died on Tuesday, April l6, 2002 at his home in Orlando, Florida.
Mr. Hebner owned Hebner Block Company and worked in construction for many years. In Florida, Doug Logan of Belleville, Arizona; five granddaughters and one grandson; one sister, Elaine Wensley of Ellensburg, Washington; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Hebner was a member of Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church where Memorial Services were held on Saturday, April 20, 2002.
PATRICK G. BATES
Mr. Patrick G. Bates of Kingston, died Sunday, November 16, 2003 at his residence. He was 41 years of age.
Mr. Bates was born January 18, 1962 in Saginaw, the son of Grover and Dorothy (Beeckman) Bates. He was a 1980 graduate of Vassar High School. He was a Master Commercial Electrician, currently working for Shaw Electric at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was also a member of IBEW Local #58. He was also an avid hunter, bowler and golfer.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Bates of Vassar; also four sisters and two brothers, JoAnn and Kirk VanWormer, Marilyn and David MacKay, all of Vassar; Bonnie and Steven Grainger of Frankenmuth, Diane Suppes of Ionia, Mark and Janet Bates of Hemlock, Paul Bates of Saginaw; also many nieces and nephews and numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Grover Bates June 1, 2003.
Funeral services were held Thursday, November 20, 2003 at the Martin Funeral Home - Clark Chapel in Vassar. Reverend John Becker officiated with burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Make A Wish Foundation or their favorite charity.
