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Leona Ruth Rider
Died: Saturday, November 24, 2001
Age: 76
Goodrich
Leona Ruth Rider, 76, of Goodrich (formerly of Lapeer), died Saturday (Nov. 24, 2001) in Burton.
She was born July 6, 1925 in Oxford. She married Claude Rider in Pontiac on Aug. 17, 1943.
She was a loving mother. She not only cared for her own family, but provided food, shelter and clothing for countless others through the years. She will be greatly missed by her loving children.
She is survived by her children, Betty (Russell) Dale of Fla., Robert of Fla., James of Flint, Claude Jr. (Melissa) of Burton, William of Goodrich, Larry of Goodrich, Leonard (Sue) of Melvin; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; brother, Earl Bliss of Lake Orion; sisters, Norma (Richard) Boudick of Minn. and Ann Bellhumer of Flordia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Bud Rider in 2000; daughter, Lois; son, Richard; brother, Jerry; and sister, Lois.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association.
Visitation will be held 12-9 p.m., Wednesday (Nov. 28, 2001) at Baird Newton Funeral Home, Lapeer.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001) at Baird-Newton Funeral Home, Lapeer. Pastor Todd Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Stiles cemetery.
Arrangements by Baird-Newton Funeral Home, Lapeer.
John Henry Chaney
Died: Friday, November 23, 2001
Age: 42
Imlay City
John Henry Chaney, 42, of Imlay City, died Nov. 23, 2001.
He was born March 22, 1959, in Pontiac, to Clarence and Donna (Brown) Chaney.
He graduated from Brown City High School, class of 1977. John had been employed by General Motors Truck and Bus in Pontiac. He was a member of the Imlay City First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his parents, Clarence and Donna of Imlay City; sisters, Alice (Lacy) Bunt of Imlay City, Pamela of Edinburg, Texas; brothers, Kerry of Davison and Richard of Flint; nieces and nephews, William, Amy, Brandy Quintana, Jacob Bunt, Laura Martinez, Amanda Martinez, Austin Martinez, and David.
Funeral services were held Wednesday (Nov. 28, 2001) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Imlay City. Pastor James Sheldrake officiated. Burial was in Burnside Twp. cemetery, Lapeer.
Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Imlay City.
Robert T. Haynes
Died: Friday, November 23, 2001
Age: 72
Lapeer
Robert T. Haynes, 72, of Lapeer, died Friday (Nov. 23, 2001).
He was born Oct. 6, 1929, in Metamora, to Miles Edward and Frances (Metcalf) Haynes. He married Shirley Brooks at the Elba Methodist Church on Feb. 10, 1954.
Mr. Haynes served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a teacher for several years. Robert owned and operated a motel for 17 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of the Calvary Bible Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Robert enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley of Lapeer; children, Diane of Lapeer, Roxanne (Paul) Schillman of Grand Blanc, Mark (Kathy) of Marquette; grandchildren, Jenna Schillman, Derek Schillman, Kevin, Kelly; siblings, Gordon of Grand Rapids, Eva (Charles) Ross of Bastrop, Texas, Bertha Smith of Lapeer, Celia (Kenneth) Hollenback of Burton, Gerald (Sharon) of Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Neil.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Calvary Bible Church.
Funeral services were held Monday (Nov. 26, 2001) at Calvary Bible Church, Lapeer. Rev. Arnold Bracy and Rev. James Sheldrake officiated. Burial was in Stiles cemetery, Lapeer with a military graveside service under the auspices of American Legion Post #16 Honor Guard.
Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer.
Lorena M. Gerlinger
Died: Friday, November 23, 2001
Age: 84
Clermont, Fla.
Lorena M. Gerlinger, 84, of Clermont, Fla. (formerly of Hadley), died Friday (Nov. 23, 2001). She was born Aug. 25, 1917, in Woodland, to Lawrence and Stata M. (Wolcott) Hilbert . She married Loren Gerlinger.
Lorena was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a homemaker. She worked a short time as an X-ray Technician. She was a Sunday School teacher for many years at Trinity United Methodist Church, Lapeer. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clermont, Fla. and a former member of Trinity Methodist Church, Lapeer.
She is survived by her children, Lorenda M. (Randy) Currey of Lapeer, Loren W. (Kelly) of Saline, Leora E. Hudspeth of Clermont, Fla.; sister, Louise Shorno of Coldwater and Ellen Kenney of Ann Arbor; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Loren Gerlinger.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday (Dec. 2, 2001) at the Woodland Michigan cemetery. Cremation has taken place.
Arrangements by Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home Winter Garden Chapel, Fla.
Nancy Jane Minch
Died: Thursday, November 22, 2001
Age: 75
Lapeer
Nancy Jane Minch, 75, of Lapeer (formerly of Metamora and Waterford), died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2001).
She was born Jan. 10, 1926, in Defiance, Ohio, to Chalmer and Wilma (Galloway) Spahr. She married William Paul Minch on Dec. 3, 1944.
Nancy was a member of Deerfield Church of Christ. She volunteered for the local tutoring program, a local probation program and for Lapeer Area Citizens Against Domestic Assault (LACADA). She was a board member for the Wolverine Christian Service Camp, Columbiaville.
She is survived by her daughter, Melissa (Gilbert) Sundquist of Clarkston; son, Steven J.; grandchildren, Cari (Richard) Kocher of Waterford and Jared Sundquist of Clarkston; great-grandson, Jude Sundquist.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Paul Minch; and her parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wolverine Christian Service Camp, Columbiaville.
Funeral services were held Monday (Nov. 26, 2001) at the Deerfield Church of Christ. Rev. Paul St. Louis officiated. Burial was in Cadillac Memorial Gardens, East, Clinton Twp.
Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer.
Jeffrey L. McQueen
Died: Thursday, November 22, 2001
Age: 49
Metamora
Jeffrey L. McQueen, 49, of Metamora (formerly of Oxford), died Thursday (November 22, 2001).
He was born April 8, 1952, in Greenville, to JB and Bonnie McQueen. He married Cathrine St. Croix in Lapeer on Aug. 25, 1984.
Jeffrey was a 1970 graduate of Oxford High School. He was an Associate Broker for Real Estate One Gardner, Lapeer for 15 years.
He is survived by his son, Joshua of Lapeer; parents, JB and Bonnie McQueen of Oxford; brother, Tim (Barb) of Fenton; nephew, Jacob of Fenton; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; many friends, including former wife, Cathy; and his special friend Patty Boesler of Lapeer.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jeff McQueen Trust, Attn: Beverly J. Osmond, State Bank Trust Dept., P.O. Box 725, Fenton, MI 48430-0725.
A memorial Fellowship will be held 5-7 p.m., Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001) at Hunters Creek Club House, (Hunters Creek Manufactured Home Community) Lapeer. Cremation has taken place.
Dale V. Nutt
Died: Wednesday, November 21, 2001
Age: 66
Kissimmee, Fla.
Dale V. Nutt, 66, of Kissimmee, Fla. (formerly of North Branch), died Nov. 21, 2001.
He was born 1935, in Flint, to Robert J. and Judith A. (Putnam) Nutt. He married Judith A. (Levffgen) Nutt.
He moved to Kissimmee from North Branch in 1991. He was a retired truck driver for Complete Auto Transfer in Flint. He was also a member of Local #332. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was married to his wife, Judith for 45 years.
He is survived by his wife, Judith A.; sons, Dale M. and Dwayne A. both of Clermont, Fla., Daniel J. of Brooksville, Fla., and James D. of Lapeer; daughter, Theresa M. LaForge of Kissimmee, Fla.; brother, Virgil D. of Indian River; sisters, Marilyn Johnson of North Branch, Charlene Turner of Davison, Phillis Klaulka of Lupton, Norma Morey and Cheryl Whitney both of Lapeer; 10 grandchildren; and 1 great-granddaughter.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to The First Baptist Church of Kissimmee, 1700 N. John Young Parkway, Kissimmee, Fla., 34741.
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m., Friday (Nov. 30, 2001) at The Lapeer Michigan Assembly of God. Deacon James D. Nutt will officiate. Burial will be in Dawn Memorial cemetery, Lapeer.
Arrangements by Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home, Kissimmee, Fla.
