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Margaret J. Doty
Died: Thursday, July 04, 2002
Age: 69
Almont
Margaret J. Doty, 69, of Almont, died Thursday (July 4, 2002) at Lapeer Regional Hospital.
She was born Aug. 3, 1932, in Dearborn to Stanley and Mary Eleanor (Tyson) Young. She married Thomas Doty.
She loved to pass the time with ceramics, movies, British comedies, cats, dogs and gardening.
She is survived by her son, Thomas (Jennifer) Doty of Romeo; daughter, Lesley Ann (Brent) Hollister of Almont; grandchildren, Amanda Doty of Ohio, Amber Pridgen of Romeo, Sara Doty and Bridgett Doty of Auburn Hills, Karyn Doty of Romeo, Douglas Hollister of Almont and Dagen Hollister of Almont; and sister, Marilyn Peterson of Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Doty, on Oct. 4, 1991.
Funeral services were Monday (July 8, 2002) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Almont. The Rev. Jane Snyder of the Armada United Methodist Church officiated.
Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Almont.
Charles J. Briggs
Died: Wednesday, July 03, 2002
Age: 80
Otter Lake
Charles J. Briggs, 80, of Otter Lake, died July 3, 2002 at Lapeer Regional Hospital.
He was born March 29, 1922 in Fowlerville.
He was a Navy veteran and served his country during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; children, Ricki of Florida, Cheryl Tucker of Florida and Kathie (Ervin) Keinath of Davison; step-children, Roberta and Frederick; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren;and one brother, Keith Briggs.
A memorial service will take place in Florida at a later date.
Arrangements by Baird-Newton Funeral Home, Lapeer.
Mileta E. Taylor
Died: Monday, July 01, 2002
Age: 86
Grayling
Mileta E. Taylor, 86, of Grayling (formerly of Lapeer), died Monday (July 1, 2002).
She was born to William F. and Mary Jane (Duperow) Scott. She married Thomas "Cham" Taylor III. in 1960. She is survived by her daughters, Lotus Young, Kathleen Parkinson and Jennifer Brockman; step-daughters, Jean McEachern, Louise Bennett and Mary Owen; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brother, Donald Scott; and sisters, Beatrice Manley and Dorothy Annibal.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Cham" Taylor; and her parents.
Visitation will be 1-9 p.m., Friday (July 5, 2002) at Sorenson Funeral Home, Grayling, (989) 348-2951.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday (July 6, 2002) at Michelson's Memorial Church, Grayling. Burial will be in Mount Hope cemetery, Lapeer.
Iola Mae Titus
Died: Sunday, June 30, 2002
Age: 80
Lake Wales, Fla.
Iola Mae Titus, 80, of Lake Wales, Fla., died Sunday (June 30, 2002) at the Heart of Florida Medical Center in Davenport, Fla.
She was born Dec. 17, 1921 in Lapeer. She married William A. Titus.
She had been a resident of Lake Wales since 1971, coming from Mount Morris. She was a homemaker, a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star and of the Protestant faith.
She is survived by her children, Phillip F. (Constance) Titus of Sedona, Ariz., Clifford O. Titus of Whitesburg, Tenn, Douglas Titus of Clearwater, Fla., Jeffery B. Titus of Green Cove Springs, Fla, Karen Roach of Auburn Hills, Donna Titus of Avon Park, Fla., Linda L. Titus of Lake Wales, Fla., and Diane F. (Gary) Davis of Babson Park, Fla.; brother, Harold Robinson of Lake Wales, Fla.; sisters, Goldie Bourne of Kalkaska, Reita Maxfield of Attica and Nancy Pumfrey of Millington; 10 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William; sister, Jessie Kinney; and brother, Russell Robinson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to the Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Ave., Auburndale, Fla., 33823.
A memorial service was Tuesday (July 2, 2002) at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel.
Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Wales, Fla.
Dwight Toles Patterson
Died: Saturday, June 29, 2002
Age: 89
Leonard
Dwight Toles Patterson, 89, of Leonard, died Saturday (June 29, 2002) while on vacation in Wauseon, Ohio.
He was born Dec. 27, 1912, in Leonard, to Charles and Nellie (Toles) Patterson. He married Shirley Sowles in Leonard on Dec. 5, 1936.
During his lifetime he was employed by Hurd Lock of Almont, the U.S. Postal Service in Leonard and the National Twist Drill in Rochester. His hobbies included steam engines and Model-T cars. He also enjoyed various activities at the Addison Senior Center. He attended the Leonard Community Church.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Shirley Sophia Sowles Patterson; sons, Bruce (Virginia) Patterson of Attica and Wayne (Linda) Patterson of Attica; grandchildren, Steven (Cissie) Patterson, David (Nikki) Patterson, Nathan (Chris) Patterson and Rebecca (Nick) Cole; half brothers, Charles (Shirley) Patterson and Shirley "Pat" Patterson; half-sisters, Mary Jean Boyd and Joleta; niece, Carol Kinch; nephews, Wallace and Ralph Patterson; sister-in-law, Louise M. Sowles; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Phillip.
Funeral services were Wednesday (July 3, 2002) at Roth-Muir Funeral Home, Romeo. The Rev. Steve Porter will officiate. Burial will be in the Lakeville cemetery.
Arrangements by Roth-Muir Funeral Home, Romeo.
Peter W. Gormley
Died: Saturday, June 29, 2002
Age: 81
Jackson
Peter W. Gormley, 81, of Jackson (formerly of Attica), died Saturday (June 29, 2002), in his sleep, as a result of a long-term illness.
He was born Feb. 27, 1921, in Lum, to Peter E. and Nina Gormely.
He graduated from Lapeer High School and was residing in Jackson. His early years were spent living in the Lum area with his parents, four brothers and one sister. His wife of 60 years currently lives in Jackson with their son, Michael. During WorldWar II he was stationed in the South Pacific for four years. After release from the service, he returned to his career at Pontiac State Hospital. He retired after 31 years with the State Mental Health Program as a registered radiological technologist, and chief administrator of the radiology department. He served as president of the Michigan Radiological Society, D-9, from 1968-1969. He was a member of the Board of the National Radiological Society and received the Malinckrodt Award in 1974 for technologist of the year through the Michigan Society of Radiologic Technologists. He favored two hobbies in his lifetime, his first being, a pilot flying private planes and his second being, hunting for deer and wild turkey. His boyhood love for flying carried throughout his years as he piloted many trips with family and friends. His love for hunting also began when he was a boy, as he followed in the family tradition of yearly hunting trips with his siblings. This remained a well-bonded family activity throughout most of his years, it would seem as if he would always be looking forward to the next deer season once he returned from the current year's trip.
He is survived by his wife; son, Michael (Connie); grandson, Steve; and great-granddaughter, Alexis; sister, Helen McGarvey; a large extended family, with many nieces and nephews throughout Michigan, many still in the Lapeer area.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bernard, Maurice, Winston and Leland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
A rosary was prayed Monday (July 1, 2002) at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home, North Branch.
Funeral services were Tuesday (July 2, 2002) at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, North Branch.
Arrangements by Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home, North Branch.
John George Wiater
Died: Friday, June 28, 2002
Age: 80
Clifford
John George Wiater, 80, of Clifford, died Friday (June 28, 2002) in Bradenton, Fla.
He was born Oct. 11, 1921, in Hamtramck, to the late Kazimierz and Aniela (Mikrut) Wiater. He married Alice Marie Januszek.
He worked for General Motors A.C. Spark Plug in Flint until his retirement. He served his country in the U.S. Army Medical Corp during World War II. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the American Legion Post 457 in North Branch and Polish American Club of Caro. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Alice of 54 years; children, Angela Wilcox of Clifford, Mary (Marvin) Wilcox of Clifford and John (Karen) Wiater of Lake Orion; grandchildren, Melissa (Kevin) Kelly of Kingston, Danielle (Mike) Dunn of Wisconsin, Julie (Larry) Kardell of Mayville, Matthew (Kristen) Wilcox of Imlay City and Lori (Timothy) Bartz of Marlette; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Ali Kelly, Alecia and Michelle Bartz and Mia Dunn; sisters, Rose Cabic of Clifford and Josephine Bohnsack of Mesa, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and mother-in-law, Mary Prusak.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Burlington Fire Rescue Department or St. Patrick's cemetery Fund.
Funeral services were Tuesday (July 2, 2002) at St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Clifford. The Rev. Rich Schmidberger officiated.
Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel Inc., Marlette.
Marybelle Walsh
Died: Friday, June 28, 2002
Age: 80
Lapeer
Marybelle Walsh, 80, of Lapeer (formerly of West Virginia, retiring in Florida), died Friday (June 28, 2002).
She was born May 10, 1922, in Clarksburg, W.Va., to Vern and Anna (McCullough) White. She married Martin Walsh.
She was a telephone operator for 37 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed golfing and volunteering at the hospital.
She is survived by her children, Nancy (Dale) Jarvis of Lapeer and John (Jane) Walsh of Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren, Amy Monville, Emily Jarvis and Johnna Walsh.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Walsh in 1973; and brother, Robert White.
Memorial contributions may be made to Suncrest Auxiliary.
Funeral services were Monday (July 1, 2002) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. The Rev. Peter DeKlerk officiated. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park cemetery in Clarksburg, W. Va.
Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer.
