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Deacon Alvin F. Provot
Deacon Alvin F. Provot, 75, went to be with his Lord on July 31, 2004, when he died peacefully at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he spent his life dedicated to living the principles of Christ, in order to share His message with others.
Alvin was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 21, 1929 to Alfred N. and Kathleen (Ridley) Provot. He graduated from Berkley High School in 1947, and attended the Chrysler Trade School.
He married the love of his life, Marie Therese LeBlanc, on October 16, 1948, over 55 years ago. It was his loving marriage that inspired his involvement in the church, and his commitment to family and community. He was baptized into the Roman Catholic Church on his wedding day, which guided all his personal and spiritual accomplishments for the rest of his life.
He worked for Liberty Special Tool Company in Royal Oak, Michigan in 1957 and later became plant manager for their new plant in Bad Axe, Michigan.
He attended St. Paul's School of Religious Studies in the Diocese of Saginaw from 1971-1974. On June 8, 1975, he was ordained a Deacon in the Catholic Church at Sacred Heart Parish in Bad Axe.
In 1975, he and a partner bought a metal fabricating plant in Bad Axe, which was destroyed by fire in 1977. In 1978, Al rebuilt the plant, and acted as owner and manager of the Martin Machinery Company.
In 1981, Al and Therese moved to Madison Heights, Michigan, where he began working at Special Drill and Reamers. He served as Deacon in the St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, and was very active in all areas of the church.
In 1986, they moved to Coldwater in order to be closer to their children and grandchildren. They opened the “Provot Group Daycare Home”, where Al was able to enrich the lives of many children with his unique sense of humor and fun.
During this time, he also worked in human resources at Eagle Printing Company.
He served as Deacon at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Coldwater, where his service included prison ministry; teaching confirmation, baptismal and prenuptial classes; providing counseling; officiating at funerals, weddings and baptisms; providing communion and prayer services for shut-ins and groups such as Pine Senior Respite Center; and making hospital visits.
Al is a former Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus and is President of the 50-Plus Club at St. Charles. He was an active member of the Coldwater Kiwanis Club.
Most dear to Al's heart was the Branch Area Food Pantry, which he founded and developed in 1987. In the fall of 2003, the Food Pantry was renamed the “Deacon Al Provot Food Distribution Center” in a ceremony conducted by the Honorable James A. Murray, Bishop of the Kalamazoo Diocese. He was honored with proclamations from Governor Jennifer Granholm, Representative Bruce Caswell, and Mayor Robert Rumsey for dedication to this mission.
He was a charter member of the Branch Interfaith Hospitality Network, which provides housing and support for families or individuals who are homeless and, in some cases, have no jobs.
He has been a regular volunteer at the Relay for Life fundraisers, having battled lymphoma twice; and he was the keynote speaker for the Relay's kickoff breakfast in 2003.
He was awarded the Branch County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award in 1999, and the Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds Award in May, 1999.
Al was an avid golfer and member of the Coldwater Country Club, where he played on two leagues. He recently was re-introduced to the game of pool by his good friend, Jack Lutz, and enjoyed the camaraderie at the Burnside Senior Center.
Alvin is survived by his loving wife, Therese, eleven children, including three sons, Michael (Barbara) Provot of Canton, Michigan; Patrick (Donna) Provot of Concord, Ohio; and Philip (Theresa) Provot of Coldwater; eight daughters, Marie (Keith) Lippincott of Port Byron, Illinois; Christine (Scott) McMillin of Sturgis; Helyn (John) Castle, Kathleen (Keith) Dunny, Susan (Joseph) Sobeske and Karen (James) Sobeske, all of Coldwater; Marguerite (Joe) Duke of Bronson and Judy (Robert) Brombach of Almont, Michigan; three brothers, Albert Provot of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Alan Provot of London, Ontario, Canada; and David Provot of Portland, Maine; three sisters, Kathleen Madison of New Orleans, Louisiana; Vivian Miller of Chalfont, Pennsylvania; and Lee Morse of Rapid River, Michigan. His stepmother, Helen Glass, of Portland, Maine, also survives him. He was preceeded in death by his parents. He was the proud grandfather of twenty-seven and great-grandfather of seven.
Deacon Al will lie in repose at St. Charles Borromeo Church on Tuesday, August 3, from 2:00 until 8:00 pm and on Wednesday morning from 9:30 am until 11:00 am. Rosary will be held on Tuesday at 7pm.
Mass of Christian burial celebrating the life of Deacon Al Provot will be at 11:00 am at St. Charles with the Honorable Bishop James A. Murray officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Deacon Al Provot Food Distribution Center.
Funeral arrangements are by the Kolcz Funeral Home of Bronson, with assistance from the Dutcher Funeral Home of Coldwater.
Geraldine S. Wolfe
Bronson - Geraldine Sylvia Wolfe, age 90, of Bronson, died Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at the Laurels of Coldwater.
She was born March 29, 1914 in Centreville, Michigan, daughter of Frank and Carrie (Haight) Bowman. She married Howard Benson Wolfe on December 24, 1040 in Marshall. He died November 14, 1985. During World War 2, while her husband was serving in Guam as Pharmacist Mate 1st Class, she was Program Director for the North Chicago USO where many activities were provided for the service men and women so far away from home.
Geraldine enjoyed working with young people. At one time she taught 5th grade boys Sunday School. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, assisted with Girl Scout activities, was a Pioneer Girl Leader and a 4-H Leader.
A long time member of the First Baptist Church in Bronson, Geraldine was also book keeper for the former Peoples National Bank (later First National Bank of S.C. Michigan) in Bronson.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Emily Wolfe of Bronson, her son Stanley Wolfe of Jeffersonville, IN and seven Grandchildren. Her husband, her brother and an infant daughter preceded her in death.
A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date at the Kolcz Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Donations may be made to the Gideons International. Envelopes are available at the Kolcz Funeral Home of Bronson.
Rose DeRose
August 30, 1914 - April 8, 2008
Location: VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale
Visitation: Prayer Vigil Service Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. with Visitation to Follow Until 8:00 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church
Service: Friday, April 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hillsdale
cemetery: St. Anthony cemetery in Hillsdale
Memorial Contributions: St. Anthony Catholic Church, Hospice of Hillsdale or the Medical Care Facility Auxiliary
Rose DeRose
Rose DeRose, 93, of Hillsdale, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She was born in Muskegon on August 30, 1914 to Paul & Julia (Dionise) DeRose.
Rose was the Owner and Manager of DeRose Arbor for many years. She was a graduate of Hillsdale High School in 1933, a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, member of the C.C.W., the Business and Professional Women, the A.A.R.P. and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors include three sisters, Virginia (Douglas) Freed of Hillsdale, Louise (Lewis) Aemisegger of Chelsea and Theresa "Terry" (Joseph "Bud") Angel of Sylvania; and a sister-in-law, Elizabeth "Liz" DeRose of Grand Ledge, MI.; she is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Nicholas DeRose and a sister, Mary Kaiser.
A mass of Christian burial for Rose DeRose will be Friday, April 11, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hillsdale with Fr. Thomas Butler as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Anthony cemetery. There will be a prayer vigil service Thursday at 6:00 p.m. with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m., at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to St. Anthony Catholic Church, Hospice of Hillsdale or the Medical Care Facility Auxiliary.
Catherine Ross
Bronson - Catherine Ross, age 92, of Sturgis, formerly of Bronson, died Sunday, September 26, 2004 at the Sturgis Hospital following a six-day illness.
Catherine was born February 5, 1912 in Bronson, daughter of John and Mary (Czajkowski) Herman and was a lifelong Bronson area resident. She married Sylvester Ross on October 25, 1932 in St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson. He died November 22, 1983.
She had first worked at the former Bronson Reel Company, then at the former Douglas Manufacturing Co, and finally at the former L.A. Darling Company, retiring in 1959 after working over 20 years. During the Korean Conflict, Catherine worked at the Parachute Factory in Union City for five years.
She as a member of St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson and the Rosary Society. She was a volunteer for several years in Bronson for Meals on Wheels and enjoyed baking, crochet, especially creating Afghans and she loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Surviving are her daughter Sally Kimbel of Bronson, daughters and sons-in-law, Delores and Arnold Sikorski of Bronson, Sylvia and Larry Johns of Coldwater and Nancy and Colin Funk of Angola, IN; her son and daughter-in-law Ron and Terry Ross of Bronson; 12 Grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Her husband, her parents, three brothers and five sisters preceded her in death.
The Funeral Mass celebrating the life of Catherine Ross will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson. Prayers before Mass will be held at 10: 30 AM at the Kolcz Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson from 2 - 8 PM Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 PM Tuesday. Memorial Donations may be made to St, Mary Catholic Church.
Mary Ruth Leach
Burr Oak - Mary Ruth Leach, age 61, of Burr Oak, MI., died Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at the Laurels of Coldwater following a six year illness.
She was born May 5, 1943 in Sturgis, daughter of Jesse C. and Mary Ellen (McMaken ) Bowser and graduated from Brighton, IN High School in 1961. She married Donald Leach on February 28, 1964 in the Brighton Chapel, Brighton, Indiana. They moved to Burr Oak, Michigan in 1992.
Mary Ruth first worked at the Freeman Manufacturing Co. in Sturgis, then at the former Kirsch Company in Sturgis from 1972 to 1998. She then worked at LTI for two years until her illness forced her retirement.
She was a Charter member of the Fellowship Bible Church in Centreville, MI.; enjoyed flowers, antiques, photography and scrap booking.
She and her husband Don celebrated 40 years of marriage this past February. He survives along with their daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Dave Rinehart of Bronson; their son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Jennifer Leach of Howe, Indiana; three grandchildren, Jessica Rinehart, Jaclyn Rinehart and Shelby Baker and a sister, Esther (Bucky) Rice of Bronson. Her parents preceded her in death.
Funeral Services celebrating the life of Mary Ruth Leach will beb held at 11 AM Saturday, September 25, 2004 at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson with Rev. James Savasta of the Fellowship Bible Church officiating. Interment will follow in Brighton cemetery, Brighton, Indiana.
The family will receive friends at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson from 4 - 8 PM Friday where memorial Donations may be made to either, the Cancer Center at the Community Health Center of Branch County, the activities fund at the Laurels of Coldwater or to the Fellowship Bible Church in Centreville, MI.
Harry F. Loveless
February 24, 1943 - April 12, 2008
Location: VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale
Visitation: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 from 6-8 p.m.
Memorial Service: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial Contributions: Greater Hillsdale Humane Society or Good Samaritan Hospice
Harry F. Loveless
Harry F. Loveless, 65, of Reading, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008 at his home. He was born February 24, 1943 in Jonesville to Harry & Mable (Cook) Loveless. He was married in 1961 to Linda Sawyer.
Harry was a retired Mason Tender and a long time employee of Mosley Enterprises. He loved poker, fishing, children and animals.
Harry is survived by two daughters, Lorie (Kevin) Thompson of Coldwater and Sherree (Dan) Merkey of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; one son, Kevin Loveless of Hillsdale; two sisters, Jean Mathers of Central Lake and Darlene Durling of Hillsdale; three grandchildren, Gage Loveless, Branden Lawson, Shane Hoyt, and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services for Harry F. Loveless will Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 11:00 a.m at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Ned Wyse officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to the Greater Hillsdale Humane Society or Good Samaritan Hospice.
Victor Scully
Bronson - Victor Scully, age 91, of Bronson, died late Thursday, September 16, 2004 at the Heartland Health Care in Three Rivers after being admitted earlier in the day. He had been in failing health.
Victor was born July 11, 1913 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, son of Thomas and Adeline (Torrin) Scully and was raised in Brockway, Pennsylvania where he graduated as Valedictorian from Snyder High School in 1931. He married Evelyn Anderson in September, 1938 in DuBois, Pennsylvania.
After working in the coal mines for two weeks, Victor decided that he was not type of work was not in his best interest. He then worked at Brockway Glass Co. while attending night school to learn the tool & die trade. The couple then moved to Detroit in 1942 where Victor worked for the Ford Motor Car Company as a tool & die maker. During World War 2, he made the tooling for the Pratt & Whitney engines for the B-17 Bombers. He retired from Ford in 1973, and the couple moved to Bronson, Michigan in 1978 to be near their grandchildren. His wife Evelyn died June 11, 2003 after 64 years of marriage. For the last two years of his life, Victor was a resident of Drew's Place in Coldwater.
Victor was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Bronson and the MOOSE Lodge in Dearborn, MI. He enjoyed Music, singing and dancing, gardening, camping, hunting and fishing, especially for trout. His last hunting and fishing trips were at the age of 89. He also enjoyed playing cards, horseshoes and picking berries. Victor loved history especially the U.S Civil War. He enjoyed reading westerns and Historical novels, enjoyed his family and friends and had a great love of life itself. He was loved and will be truly missed.
Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Robert Cross of Bloomfirld Twp., Michigan; son and daughter-in-law, Gordon and Lolita Scully of Sturgis, MI; five grandchildren, Thomas Scully, Melinda Scully, Bethany Chapman, Amanda Cross and Derek cross; three Great Grandchildren and a brother Oliver (Alice) Scully of South Bend, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents and a brother Stanly Scully.
Memorial Donatioons may be made to the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Bronson or the Bronson Food Pantry. Envelopes are available at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson.
Visitation and Funeral service will be held at the Carlson Funeral Home in Brockway, Pennsylvania with burial in Wildwood cemetery, Brockway. Local arrangements are by the Kolcz Funeral Home.
