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Jerry N. Grannis
June 19, 2007
Jerry N. Grannis, 59 years, of Pinckney, Michigan died Tuesday afternoon, June 19, 2007 at his residence.
He was born March 20, 1948 in Ypsilanti, Michigan; the son of Norton and Evelyn (Rutherford) Grannis. Jerry married Caroline Nelson on December 5, 1969 in Ann Arbor, Michigan and she survives.
He is also survived by one son, Jerry of Portage, MI; two daughters, Amanda Eicher of Illinois and Katherine Kramer of Pinckney, MI; eleven grandchildren; his mother and father of Dexter, MI; two brothers, Richard of Gregory, MI and Ronald of Dexter, MI; two sisters, Kathy Morrison of Addison, MI and Cynthia Mosley of Dexter, MI; preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Bradford.
Jerry was a manager for a plastic manufacturing company. He served with the U.S. Army Company C Second Battalion during the Vietnam War.
Funeral service will be held 11 AM Friday, June 22, 2007 at Shalom Lutheran Church 1740 E. M-36 in Pinckney, Michigan with Rev. Kurt Hutchens officiating, burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Dexter, Michigan. Family will receive friends 1-3 and 6-8 PM Thursday June 21 at Shelters Funeral Home in Pinckney. Memorial contributions are asked to the VA Hospital.
Carroll F. Briggs
June 15, 2007
Carroll F. Briggs (Bond), 65, died at Stockbridge Country Manor on Friday,
June 15, 2007, following a lengthy illness. Carroll was born on April 8, 1942 in Owosso, MI, the daughter of Loy and Leta (George) Bond. She was a graduate of Pinckney High School, class of 1961.
Carroll loved to spend time with her family and had provided child-care for many youngsters. She enjoyed playing games, shopping, cooking and baking. She loved Bingo and would have her heart set on giving the prize to someone else, long before she even won! That alone, made her a winner! She was such a caring and generous person, putting other’s needs far above her own. Carroll displayed a wonderful sense of humor throughout her struggles with her health and she knew her family and friends right to the end. She politely obeyed the RULE - “Life is short so start with dessert.”
Carroll was a very loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt and friend. She is survived by her son Mark Owens of Pinckney and her daughter Joyce; brother Ronald (Linda) Bond, of Grand Rapids; sisters, Gloria (Jim) Swank, of Jackson; Bonnie Bond, of Pinckney and Nancy (Bob) Hall, of Brighton as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition she leaves behind her many friends and loving caregivers at the Stockbridge Nursing Home where she had resided for the past seven years.
She was pre-deceased by her husband, Robert Briggs; her stepson, Glenn Briggs; brother Gary Bond and both of her parents. Memorial donations in her remembrance may be made to St. George Special Ministries, 803 W. Main St., Brighton, MI 48116, or designated to the family for Mark’s continued care.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 28 at 1:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. memorial service at Shelters Funeral Home, 250 North Mill St. Pinckney, Mi. Please share a message of condolence with the family.
Marilyn B. Tracey
June 5, 2007
Marilyn B. Tracey, 69 years, of Pinckney, Michigan, died Tuesday afternoon, June 5, 2007 at her residence.
Marilyn was born July 3, 1937 in Pinckney, Michigan; the daughter of Henry and Janet (Vanderwall) Shirey. She married Robert Tracey on February 24, 1962 in Howell, Michigan and he survives.
Marilyn is also survived by her daughter, Shari (Robert) Orr of Pinckney; one grandson, Jackson and her brother, William (Gloria) Shirey of Pinckney.
Funeral service will be held 11 AM Saturday, June 9, 2007 at the Peoples Church 425 Unadilla St. in Pinckney with burial in Pinckney Cemetery. Her family will receive friends 5-8 PM Thursday and 5-8 PM Friday at the Shelters Funeral Home and 10 AM until time of service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Livingston Hospice or Peoples Church Building Fund.
Dorothy C. Lavey
June 3, 2007
Dorothy C. Lavey, 75 years, of Pinckney, Michigan died Sunday afternoon, June 3, 2007 at the Chelsea Retirement Community in Chelsea, Michigan.
Dorothy was born January 16, 1932 in Minnesota; the daughter of Wilford and Martha (Simons) Barrett. She married Robert Lavey on February 13, 1973 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Pinckney, Michigan and he survives.
Dorothy is also survived by two daughters, Helen Dowty and Collette Vierling; six grandchildren; her mother, Martha Grabowski; one brother, Steve Grabowski; two sisters, Mary Workman and Ann Hankel.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Thursday, June 7, 2007 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Pinckney, Michigan. The family will receive friends at the church from 10 AM until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Home or the American Diabetes Association.
Richard B. Osiecki
May 27, 2007
Richard B. Osiecki, 82 years, of Brighton, Michigan died Sunday morning, May 27, 2007 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Richard was born March 31, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan; the son of Thomas and Agnes (Mijk) Osiecki. He married Gladys D. Pedigo on December 26, 1954 and she survives.
He is also survived by six daughters, Vickie McGinnis, Linda Johnson, Patty Verellen, Teresa Frenette, Angela Osiecki and DeAnna Carvana; two sons, Rickie and Harry; Fifteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Richard retired from Reuland Electric Co. of Howell, Michigan.
Funeral service will be held 11 AM Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Shelters Funeral Home with burial following in Pinckney Cemetery. Family will receive friends 4-8 PM Wednesday, May 30th.
