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Joyce Currier
Died: Sunday, September 23, 2001
Age: 62
Imlay City
Joyce Currier, 62, of Imlay City, died Sept. 23, 2001.
She was born July 3, 1939, in Clawson. She married James R. Currier in Lapeer on Aug. 8, 1993.
She was employed by Hotchkiss Homes Inc., Silverwood, as a Group Home Supervisor for 15 years. She attended Faith Baptist Church, Brown City.
She is survived by her husband, James of Imlay City; daughters, Tammy (Daniel) Winslow of North Branch, Teresa (James) Nivison of Tracy, Calif., Tonja (Marcus) Mere of Swartz Creek; son, Edward Lagness of Caro; step-children, Cheryl (Ron) Miller of Almont, Deborah (D.J.) Birkinbine of Palms, Karen (Ed) Brinker of Imlay City, Steven (Michelle) of Dryden, Daniel (Paula) of Dryden; sisters, Marcia (Bernard) Hotchkiss of Lapeer, Sandy (Gary) Childers of Lapeer, Faith (Joe) Canaday of Florida, Dawn (Larry) Massey of Lapeer, Rebecca (Joseph) Muxlow of Imlay City, Deborah (John) Guiliano of Ypsilanti, Crystal (Dennis) Brandt of Imlay City, Bonnie (Dennis) Day of Imlay City, Renee (Todd) Goodell of Lakeland, Fla.; brothers, Gary (Roberta) Smith of Lakeland, Fla., Truman Smith of Drayton Plains, Paul (Dodi) Smith of Florida, David (Sonya) Smith of Lakes, Daniel (Mary) Smith of Pontiac, Timothy (Debra) Smith of Imlay City, Thomas (Linda) Smith of Imlay City, Bill (Janie) Smith of Attica, Philip (Barbara) Smith of Tennessee; 19 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday (Sept. 26, 2001) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Imlay City. Burial was in Goodland Township cemetery, Imlay City.
Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Imlay City.
Linda E. Stephens
Died: Sunday, September 23, 2001
Age: 55
Metamora
Linda E. Stephens, 55, of Metamora (formerly of Lake Orion), died, Sunday (Sept. 23, 2001).
She was born March 27, 1946, in Pontiac, to Harry and Mildred (Hutchins) Smith. She married Willis Bill Stephens in Pontiac on June 20, 1964.
Linda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She enjoyed her flower garden and the yard. Linda also gardened and canned all the vegetables and fruits.
She is survived by her husband, Bill of Metamora; children, Mark (Carol) of Lapeer, Julie Lynn (Doug) Head of Lakeville, Minn.; grandchildren, Corey, Katherine, Kyle and Christopher.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mildred (Hutchins) Smith and brother, Harry Smith.
Memorial contributions may be made to Genesys Hospice.
Funeral services were held Tuesday (Sept. 25, 2001) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Rev. David Ray officiated. Burial was in Green Corners cemetery, Hadley.
Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer.
Roseltha Martha Mathews
Died: Saturday, September 22, 2001
Age: 91
Lapeer
Roseltha Martha Rose Mathews, 94, of Lapeer (formerly of North Branch), died Saturday (Sept. 22, 2001).
She was born May 27, 1907, in Gladwin, to Frederick and Verna (Koontz) Freier.
She married Andrew Robert Mathews in Angola, Ind. on March 20, 1933.
Mrs. Mathews started teaching in the Lapeer Public Schools at Slater School and finished in the city of Lapeer. Also, she was a teacher at the North Branch Wesleyan School. She taught over fifty years, retiring in 1975. She was a Sunday School teacher, Board Member and pianist at the North Branch Wesleyan Church. Rose was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Lapeer. In addition to her teaching job, Rose did all of the chores as a farm wife for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.
She is survived by her children, Jane (Gordon) Jager of Anna, Texas, Arden (Barb) of Almont, Judy of Akron, Ellen Duckwitz of Nyack, N.Y., Debbie (Charlie) Rosebush of Lapeer; 24 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Esel (Glenn) Kitchen of Pontiac, Geraldine (Kenneth) Lidster of Tiffin, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Mathews; daughter, Mary Lou Thomas; parents; siblings, Burt Freier, Melvin Freier, Alice Medlin and Marguerite Burke.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, Benevolent Fund.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday (Sept. 26, 2001) at Trinity United Methodist Church, Lapeer. Rev. Terry Euper will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn cemetery, North Branch.
Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer.
Carl W. Delling
Died: Saturday, September 22, 2001
Lapeer
On September 22, 2001, my father passed from this life to unite with our Lord and many friends and family that had passed before. The loss is great as he was more than my father, he was my companion and my best friend. I realize that my loss is heavens gain and that I must be strong for that is what he would have expected, but please realize this is a day I never wanted to face and while his heart was attached it was mine that was broken. I lost my strongest supporter and his confidence in me was often a great source of strength. While I was the one with the education and supposed intellect, it wasn't until now that I understood what he was trying to teach me in the final days. With the recent events at the World Trade Center and my father passing, I realize that we may never have the opportunity to say to those we love how we feel. I never told my dad how much I loved and respected him, for to do that would be to acknowledge that I was someday going to lose him. Instead I ignored the opportunities he gave me as neither of us wanted to speak of what we both knew was inevitable. My ignorance causes much of my distress today. I am sure my dad knew how much I loved him by my acts and deeds, but I am sure the words would have comforted him even more. I always thought there would be a tomorrow, but unfortunately tomorrow is today and my words must now reach to heaven and I must wait an eternity for his response. While the sadness of his death haunts me, I must ask you to rejoice in his life. While my father had a limited education, he was smart enough to run the city of Flint as the Third Ward Councilman and was Vice Mayor. While he was a proud and independent man, he learned unity and justice in his tenure in the Sit Down Strike in 1936, and as a Flint City Policeman from 1939-1950. He was a tough man as evident by his boxing prowess as Civilian Conservation Corps Champion or as owner of the Blue Bird Cafe which was one of Flints toughest areas to operate a bar. He was an outspoken man often speaking out when doing so was not always popular. My father enjoyed 88 years on this earth and as a result of his life the world and the lives of many people have been made better and their burdens lighter. Carl Watrous Delling was a man I was proud to have as my father and to have enjoyed his passing, but, also in my rejoicing in the ending of his pain and suffering, and in transcending this life to the next. They say you can tell the value of a man by the value of his friends. Thanks to all of you, my father will pass as a rich man. I can only hope to live my life as fully as my father lived his. On behalf of my father and family I thank you for your thoughts, for your prayers and your kindness.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lapeer County Democratic Party or McLaren Hospice.
Memorial services were held Tuesday (Sept. 25, 2001) at the New Beginnings Outreach International Church, Lapeer.
A graveside service was held Monday (Sept. 24, 2001) at Evergreen cemetery, Grand Blanc.
Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer.
Mary Lou Crosby
Died: Saturday, September 22, 2001
Age: 70
Warren
Mary Lou Crosby, 70, of Warren (formerly of Carsonville), died Saturday (Sept. 22, 2001).
She was born Jan. 28, 1931, in North Branch, to Leslie and Myrtle (Bowen) Klauka.
Mrs. Crosby owned and operated Crosby's Greenhouse on M-46 in Carsonville for 15 years, retiring in 1996. She had a wonderful green thumb and could grow everything.
She is survived by her sons, Dennis (Mabel) of Port Huron, Steven (Marcia) of Otter Lake; 6 grandchildren; siblings, Leslie (Joan) Klauka of Warren, Ellen (Earl) Walker of Beaverton, Pa., Ralph (Sue) Klauka of North Branch.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Buell Crosby; son, Douglas and her parents.
Funeral services were held Tuesday (Sept. 25, 2001) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Lecil Sullivan and Bill Denk officiated. Burial was in Port Sanilac cemetery.
Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer.
George A. Bradway
Died: Saturday, September 22, 2001
Age: 70
Cass City
George A. Bradway, 70, of Cass City, died Saturday (Sept. 22, 2001), at Hills and Dales General Hospital, Cass City.
He was born Sept. 10, 1931, in Escanaba, to William and Alma (Owens) Bradway. He married Nancy Usher in Cornell on Sept. 11, 1951.
George and his wife celebrated their 50th Anniversary on Sept. 11, 2001. George and Nancy owned and operated a family grocery store in Elba for 13 years and in Gagetown for 12 years. He enjoyed hunting, collecting and repairing guns, working with his bulldozer and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Sandra (Steve) Shaw of Minnesota, Patricia (Donnie) Barr of Georgia, Gary (Kathy) of Michigan, Greg (Mary) of Michigan, Pam (Kevin) Schlaud of Michigan, Gail (Bob) McCreedy of Michigan and Scott (Daneen) of Michigan; grandchildren, Jeff (Stephanie) Shaw, Becky (Mike) Stenzel, Kristen Shaw, Timothy, Stephanie, Victoria and Amelia Barr, Andrew, Adam and Patrick, Georgiann (Tim) Carter, Heather and Dana, Nicole (Mike) Lamb, Eric Schlaud, Michael (Laura) Dale, Nathon Dale, Christina and Alyson McCreedy, Kyle, Holly and Hannah; sisters, Rose Sisto of Florida and Irma (Leo) Buchcuski of Michigan; brother, William (Inez) of Michigan; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Melba Myers and granddaughter, Mylissa Schlaud.
Funeral services were held Tuesday (Sept. 25, 2001) at the North Branch Wesleyan Church. Pastor Dale Parson officiated. Burial was in Stiles cemetery, Lapeer.
Arrangements by Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home, North Branch.
Beulah Joann Preisel
Died: Friday, September 21, 2001
Age: 70
Attica
Beulah Joann Preisel, 70, of Attica, died Friday (Sept. 21, 2001) at Lapeer Regional Hospital. She was born March 14, 1931, in Durand. She married Clayton Edward Preisel on Sept. 9, 1950.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of the graduating class of 1949 of Durand High School. She was a member of the former New Era Club of Imlay City, the Imlay City Historical Museum, the Tuesday Club and the Lapeer County Courthouse Restoration Committee. She was a past President of the Michigan Lawyers Auxiliary. She was a member of the Lapeer County Republican Party since 1955, she held most of the offices in the committee over the years. She was a former Region 7 Director.
She is survived by her husband, Judge Clayton E. Preisel of Attica; daughters, Kathleen (Robert) Scimeme of Basking Ridge, N.J., Janet (Thomas) Hess of Northville, Karen (Lawrence) Drake of Clarkston; son, James (Kim) of Attica; sister-in-law, Rheta of Davison; grandchildren, Heather, Salisbury, Alysha Bologno, Katelyn, Steven and Jason Rathjen; great-granddaughter, Jaylyn Rowley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac and Pearl Anderson; brother, Elroy Anderson and Ronald Anderson; sisters, Bernetta Welshons, Kathleen Hussey, and Charlotte Hutchins.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lapeer County Courthouse Restoration Committee.
Visitation will be from 12-1 p.m., Thursday (Sept. 27, 2001) at Hunters Creek Community Church, Metamora.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Thursday (Sept. 27, 2001) at Hunters Creek Community Church, Metamora. Rev. Peter DeKlerk will officiate.
Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Imlay City.
Eugene "Gene" Gentry
Died: Friday, September 21, 2001
Age: 71
Lapeer
Eugene Gene Gentry, 71, of Lapeer (formerly of Rochester), died Friday (Sept. 21, 2001).
He was born June 10, 1930, in Southfield, to Odie and Hattie (Beck) Gentry. He married Julia Emma DeBusschere.
Mr. Gentry retired from Ford Motor Company as a millwright, he also belonged to the UAW Local 400. Most importantly, he was a very active family member.
He is survived by his wife, Julia (DeBusschere) of Lapeer; children, Judith (Ronald) VanDevender of Lapeer, Joyce (Robert) Wellman of Arizona, Jerry (Annette) Beck of Macomb, Sandy (Gene) Valecke of California, Jill (Raymond) Burke of Lapeer, James (Vicki) of Dryden, Jeanette (Brendan) Scheuher of Livonia; 17 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and 6 sisters.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Funeral services were held Tuesday (Sept. 25, 2001) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Pastor Dale Nash officiated. Burial was in Christian Memorial cemetery, Rochester Hills.
Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer.
