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ALVIN G. REIMOLD
Ann Arbor
Alvin G. Reimold, 84, of Ann Arbor died Jan. 28, 2008, at the University of Michigan Hospital. He was born July 5, 1924, in Freedom Township, the son of Alfred E. and Alma (Kappler) Reimold.
Mr. Reimold married
Irene M. Wilson, and she preceded him in death June 25, 1997.
Mr. Reimold was a member of the Bethel United Church of Christ Freedom Township and a member of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He had been employed by the University of Michigan Hospital as a shuttle bus driver for more than 30 years until his retirement.
Survivors include three children, Robert (Joann) Taylor of Alpena, Fred (Jackie) Reimold of Belleville and James (Sherri) Reimold of Sun City, Ariz.
Other survivors include a sister, Ellen Egeler; two brothers, Calvin (Marva) Reimold and Earl (Anna) Reimold; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Beverly Reimold; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, Irene, he was preceded in death by a brother, Milton A. Reimold, and a sister, Irena Wahr.
Cremation has taken place.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, with the Rev Patricia Kenney officiating.
Burial was at the Washtenong Memorial Park in Ann Arbor, with services under the auspices of the Veterans Honor Guard of Washtenaw County.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Arrangements were handled by Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline.
ARTHUR A. BLUEMER
Milan
Arthur A. Bluemer, 90, of Milan died Jan. 29, 2008. He was born Feb. 16, 1917, in Merrill, to Albert and Emelia (Beyersdorf) Bluemer.
Mr. Bluemer was predeceased in November 2007 by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn. He served in the Army as military police during World War II at the Los Alamos, N.M., Atomic Bomb Base. In 1963, he moved to Milan and was employed by Wickes Lumber, then went into insurance sales with Aid Association for Lutherans, where he retired.
Mr. Bluemer was the moving force behind the formation of the community service program, Aid in Milan. Following retirement, he worked for R. Schrock Co. of Milan for 20 years.
Mr. Bluemer was a member of Christ Our King church in Saline, the Lutheran Men's Club and the International Lutheran Laymen League, where he was an officer for four years on its board of governors.
Mr. Bluemer is survived by four children, Janet Belisle of Gladwin, Ellen (Richard) Hall of Pleasant Hill, Calif., Cheryl (Ronald) Stansbury of Columbus, Ohio, and Terry (Janice) Bluemer of San Diego; 11 grandchildren, Debra (LaPorte) Herriman, Mark LaPorte, Chris (LaPorte) Currie, Patrick LaPorte, Toni (LaPorte) Klainin, Brett and Julie Hall, Neil Stansbury, Leslie (Stansbury) Snyder, and Zachery and Thomas Bluemer; 12 great-grandchildren; his sister, Mildred (Theodore) Glowacki of Freeland; and many nieces and a nephew.
His brother, Elmer, predeceased him.
Visitation was Friday at Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home in Milan and included a prayer service. A funeral was held Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church in Hemlock, with committal at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Saginaw.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Hour Ministries, Aid In Milan or the charity of one's choice.
LEONA I. COTTON
Clare
Leona I. Cotton, 87, of Clare died Jan. 29, 2008, in Ann Arbor. She was born Jan. 14, 1921, in Farwell the daughter of Lorenzo Frank and Ida Irene (Colosky) Pringle.
She was united in marriage to Frederick R. Cotton March 21, 1941, in Sterling, and he predeceased her Dec. 12, 1994.
Mrs. Cotton lived in Clare for the past 35 years, having moved from Farmington Hills. She was remembered by her family as being an amazing gardener and seamstress. She loved animals, and enjoyed golfing and painting.
Mrs. Cotton is survived by her children, Sandra Lee Campbell and Jeffry (Laurie) Cotton; her grandchildren, Catherine Lee (Terry) Breneman, Terilynn Lee (Henry W.) Furll, Scott (Haru) Bradbear, Brian (Jessica) Bradbear, and Jennifer and Stephanie Cotton; her great-grandchildren, Geoffrey and Steven Breneman, Sara and Tyler Bradbear, Mackenzie Bradbear, and Stephanie Cotton.
Mrs. Cotton is also survived by her beloved pets, Angel, Scooter and Sunny
A funeral was held Saturday at the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home in Clare. The Rev. Dennis Bromley officiated. Burial was at Surrey Township cemetery in Farwell.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society. Sign her online guestbook at www.stephenson-wyman.com
RICHARD "BUBS" L. BOYD
Milan
Richard "Bubs" L. Boyd, 67, of Milan died Feb. 1, 2008, after a short illness. He was born Aug. 10, 1940, in Los Angeles, the son of Woody H. and Doris M. (Ciaciuch) Boyd.
Mr. Boyd married
Anne L. Theisen Sept. 30, 1967, in Garden City. He worked for Squirt Nesbit Distributors in Garden City and R.F.D. in Wayne, and retired form United Brass in Romulus after 37 years of service.
Surviving are his wife; one son, Charles "Chuck" (Arby) Boyd of Milan; two daughters, Cory (Sam) Lawson of Milan and Erine (Tierra) Boyd of Milan; a brother, Frank Boyd of Englewood, Ohio; and three grandchildren, Lindsey, Lawson, Joseph Lawson and William "Willy" Boyd.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; a half-brother, James Boyd; and half-sister, Dixie Boyd, both of Paris, Ill.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Services were in care of Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home in Milan.
RICHARD C. FRANK
Detroit
Formerly of Saline
Richard Calhoun Frank, one of the nation's foremost preservation architects, died peacefully Jan. 28, 2008, in his office in Detroit. He was born May 17, 1930, in Louisville, Ky., to parents William G. Frank and Helen Calhoun Frank, who predeceased him.
Mr. Frank had previously resided in Lansing, Saline, Gregory and, most recently, in Detroit. Educated in public schools, he graduated cum laude from Louisville Male High School. He was a member of the Delphic Literary Society and a devoted member of the High School Men's Glee Club.
Upon graduation in 1948, Mr. Frank attended the University of Michigan as a student of architecture. He continued his musical interest as a member of the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club. With Bob McGrath (later of "Sesame Street") and Ara Berberian (later of the Metropolitan Opera). He also was a member of the Glee Club's "Novelaires" quartet, which made appearances throughout the country, including a spot on the "Ed Sullivan Show."
Mr. Frank continued to make music throughout his life. He was a founding member and longtime president of Measure for Measure, A Men's Choral Society and continued to perform with Measure for Measure until shortly before his death.
Mr. Frank graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in architecture in 1952. His 55 years of practice was dedicated to preserving America's heritage through its architecture, beginning with major preservation projects on historic Mackinac Island. In May 1990, the prestigious magazine, Traditional Building, called him the "happiest architect" and credited him with creating the historic preservation movement in the state of Michigan, pioneering efforts in developing the field of preservation planning, and mentoring many of today's nationally recognized preservation architects.
An exceptionally gifted and talented architect, Mr. Frank was honored by the American Institute of Architects with its highest distinction of "Fellowship" for his achievements in advancing the profession. He had touched more than 700 buildings across more than 25 states and dozens of communities in Michigan. His passion for historic preservation won him many distinguished honors.
The pinnacle of his career was the restoration of the Michigan State Capitol, for which he received the coveted American Institute of Architects Michigan's prestigious Gold Medal.
Mr. Frank is survived by his brother, William Frank of Asheville, N.C.; six children, Richard Jr. of Woodbridge, Va., Scott of Shaker Heights, Ohio, Elizabeth DeLyria of Katy, Texas, William of Romeo, Philip of Seattle and Jennifer of Tampa, Fla.
Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Frank's remains have been cremated.
A public tribute to Mr. Frank and his historic role as capitol restoration architect, hosted by the Friends of the Capitol, will be held 4 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Rotunda of the Michigan State Capitol Building in Lansing. Brother William Frank will officiate, followed by a reception in the Capitol.
Memorial donations may be made to the Friends of the Capitol, P. O. Box 17067, Lansing, MI 48901.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline.
HARVEY STARK
Ypsilanti
Harvey Stark, 90, of Ypsilanti died Feb. 1, 2008, in Ann Arbor. He was born March 23, 1917, in Bay City, to Emil and Minnie (Kochel) Stark. On May 5, 1945, he married
Joyce Dolsky, and she survives.
In 1979, Mr. Stark retired as a mason contractor and he was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Milan. He also served in the U.S. Army.
In addition to his wife, Joyce, Mr. Stark is survived by two sons, John (Sandra) and Harvey Stark (Tracy), both of Ypsilanti; a daughter, Judy (Joseph) Saksewski of Ypsilanti; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Loraine "Rene" Groat of Wyandotte.
He was preceded in death one brother and six sisters.
There will be a private graveside service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Altar Society.
ALTON FLOYD EALY
Saline
Alton Floyd Ealy, 80, of Saline died Feb. 4, 2008, at the University of Michigan Hospital. He was born Aug. 13, 1927, in Belding, to Clayton and Iva (Strong) Ealy.
Mr. Ealy served in the U.S. Army post-World War II in Japan. On Jan. 31, 1948, he married
Mary Anne Jorgensen. Following graduation from Michigan State University, he taught science, vocational agriculture and was a Future Farmers of America adviser for 34 years at Saline High School.
Mr. Ealy served his community through Kiwanis as a charter member, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Auxiliary, Rentschler Farm Museum, Habitat for Humanity and as a member of Saline Baptist Church.
Mr. Ealy was preceded in death by a brother, Robert, and sister, Audrey.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne, of 60 years; daughters Becky (Jack) Geddes, Belinda Carter and Barbara (Robert) Wild; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Leo Ealy; and a sister, Verna Beth Rood.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Mercy Saline Hospital Auxiliary or the American Heart Association. Envelopes are available at Robison-Bahnmiller funeral Home in Saline.
Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Saline, with visitation one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Jack Geddes will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakwood cemetery in saline and will included a military graveside service performed under the auspices of the Veterans Honor Guard of Washtenaw County.
Arrangements were made by the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home.
RUTH E. AKANS
Saline
Ruth E. Akans, 80, of Saline died Feb. 12, 2008, at the Arbor Hospice Residence in Ann Arbor. She was born April 18, 1927, in Detroit, the daughter of Chester and Leona E. (Dunn) Baker.
Mrs. Akans had been a Saline resident since 1969. On July 12, 1947, she married
Robert C. Akans in Belleville, and he preceded her in death Feb. 22, 2007.
Mrs. Akans was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Saline.
Survivors include her four children, Robert E. (Kathleen) Akans of Johnstown, Pa., James C. (Cynthia) Akans of Gaylord, Nancy D. (Martin) Puscas of Novi and Cheryl D. (Paul) Whitfield of Saline.
Other survivors include 10 grandchildren, Kevin, Chris, Aaron, Sarah, and Ethan Akans, Chase and Lauren Conrad, and Kristi, Ryan and Jason Whitfield; one great-grandson, Braedon Akans; and one brother, C. Edwin Baker.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
A funeral was held Sunday at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline. The Rev. James Tuttle officiated.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Saline or Arbor Hospice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
