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Lillian M. Rider
December 16, 1927 - September 16, 2004
Location: Eagle Funeral Home, Fayette
Visitation: Saturday, September 18, 2004 from 1:00 p.m. Until Time of Service
Service: Saturday, September 18, 2004 @ 2:00 p.m.
cemetery: Pleasant View Union cemetery in Fayette
Lillian M. Rider, age 76, of Willoughby, Ohio and formerly of Fayette, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 16, 2004, at Mentor Way Nursing Home. She was born December 16, 1927 in German Twp., Ohio to Clayton and Ilah (Ebersole) Aeschliman. She married Sherwin T. Rider and he preceded her in death on October 16, 1993.
She was previously employed at Higbie-Fulton Division in Archbold, Ohio.
Surviving Lillian are one daughter in-law, Christine Jackson of Mentor, Ohio; three granddaughters, Danielle (Brian) Oswalt of 29 Palms California, Jamie (Robert) Carter of Toledo, Ohio and Cassandra Jackson of Mentor, Ohio; one grandson, Travis Jackson of Covington, Kentucky; two great grandchildren, Brenda and Chris Oswalt, many special friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her, parents, step-father, Loren Everingham and two sons, Paul and Robert Jackson.
Funeral services for Lillian Rider will be Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Eagle Funeral Home in Fayette, Ohio with Rev. Clyde Wonders officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant View Union cemetery in Fayette. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Western Reserve.
Lawrence Richardson Taylor
September 12, 1937 - August 25, 2004
Location: VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale
Visitation: No Calling Hours
Graveside Service: Wednesday, September 1, 2004 @ 2:00 p.m. @ Oak Grove cemetery in Hillsdale
cemetery: Oak Grove cemetery in Hillsdale
Lawrence Richardson Taylor, 66, violinist, musicologist, composer, teacher, and lecturer, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004, in Wayne, New Jersey at the Hospice Center of New Jersey. He was the son of Laurence J. & Arlene (Walton) Taylor.
Dr. Taylor was born September 12, 1937 in Addison, Michigan. He graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1955 and received his bachelor's and master's degree from Michigan State University. He received his Ph.D. in music from Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York at the early age of 25. He continued his composition studies in Paris with Nadia Boulanger in the early 1960's. An active classical musician, Dr. Taylor developed a legendary association with numerous major composers and conductors of the 20th century, including Vaughn Williams, Britten, Tippett, Copeland, and Pierre Boulez. A violinist in London's New Philharmonic Orchestra under Otto Klemperer from 1963 to 1967, he returned to the United States where he taught musicology program at Trenton State College, now the College of New Jersey, and taught there until the present. He played violin in the Princeton Symphony Orchestra for 20 years. Dr. Taylor maintained an encyclopedic knowledge of music and became well-known as the program annotator and popular pre-concert lecturer for the symphony, a gift which he shared with other organizations including the Opera Festival of New Jersey.
He leaves behind his mother, Arlene W. Taylor of Kimberton, PA.; one sister, Nancy Taylor Norris of Birchrunville, PA.; one nephew, two nieces, four great nieces and three great nephews.
There will be a graveside funeral service for Dr. Lawrence Taylor on Wednesday, September 1, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. at the Oak Grove cemetery in Hillsdale with the Rev. Janet Lee officiating. Arrangements are by the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale.
Luther "Luke" VanderVer
March 11, 1953 - September 18, 2004
Location: Eagle Funeral Home, Fayette
Visitation: Monday, September 20, 2004, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Service: Tuesday, September 21, 2004, at 11:00 a.m.
cemetery: Pleasant View Union cemetery, Fayette, Ohio
Luke VanderVer, age 51, of S. Walnut St., Fayette, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 18, 2004 at his home. He was born March 11, 1953, in Hornsville, Missouri to Ruval Earl and Juanita Mildred (Haney) VanderVer.
He married Mary Brenneman on May 24, 1984, in Phoenix, Arizona and she survives. Luke was employed as a truck driver with Florilli Corporation in West Liberty, Iowa for over eight years.
Surviving Luke besides his wife, Mary, of Fayette are three daughters, Denise VanderVer of Spartansburg, South Carolina, Melissa (Gene) Johnson of Festus, Missouri and Chasity (John) Brents of Menominee, Wisconsin; one son, Eric VanderVer of St. Louis, Missouri; stepfather, Alvin Schirmer of Cedar Hill, Missouri; three stepchildren, Billy Smithling of Phoenix, Arizona, Shannon Stewart of Prior, Oklahoma and Crystal Stewart of Phoenix, Oregon; nine grandchildren, eight sisters and four brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother.
Funeral services for Luke VanderVer will be Tuesday, September 21, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at Eagle Funeral Home in Fayette, Ohio with Pastor Angie Drebes officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant View Union cemetery in Fayette. Visitation will be Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Marjorie M. (Benge) Gaylord
March 14, 1918 - September 11, 2004
Location: VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home, Hillsdale
Visitation: Monday, September 13, 2004 from 6-8 p.m.
Service: Tuesday, Septemnber 14, 2004 @ 11:00 a.m.
cemetery: Allen cemetery in Allen
Marjorie M. (Benge) Gaylord, 86, of Hillsdale, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2004, at the "Mac" McGuire Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born March 14, 1918 in Adams Twp., to Gerald L. & Elsie (Shaw) Bortell.
Marjorie retired from the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility Housekeeping Dept., was a resident of the Allen and Hillsdale areas all her life and a member of the First Baptist Church in Hillsdale.
She was married June 29, 1939 to Robert Benge and he preceded her in death in 1975. She later married Robert Gaylord on June 9, 1984 and he preceded her in death in 1989. She is survived by a daughter, Jean Adams of Hillsdale; a son, Thomas (Christine) Benge of Allen; sister, Frances Kiersey of Coldwater; a brother, Rolland (Marian) Bortell of Jonesville; 3 grandchildren, Clifford (Jessica) Adams, Nichole (Andy) Reynolds and Lori (Randy) Rubley; 5 great grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren and 4 step great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, and a brother, Wendell.
Funeral services for Marjorie Gaylord will be Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Lester Smith officiating. Interment will follow at the Allen cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, September 13, 2004 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to Crossroads Farm Youth Ministry or the McGuire Skilled Nursing Facility.
Margaret J. Green
March 11, 1939 - September 1, 2004
Location: VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home, Hillsdale
Visitation: Friday, September 3, 2004, from 12:30 until the time of service
Service: Friday, September 3, 2004, at 2:00 p.m.
cemetery: Maplewood cemetery, Reading
Margaret J. Green, 65, of Hillsdale, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. She was born on March 11, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to Leslie and Ina (Overstreet) Pettross. Margaret was a retired cook and worked in many food establishments in the county, she attended the Cambria Baptist Church. In 1963 she married Roy Green who preceded her in death in 1972.
Margaret is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Green of Hillsdale; two sons, Jeffrey (Tanya) Franson of Hillsdale, Gary (Teresa) Franson of Pittsford; a sister, Billie(Kenneth) Harris of Pittsford; two grandsons, four step-grandchildren; a niece Leslie Smith and two great nephews.
Funeral services for Margaret Green will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale, with Pastor Don Harkey officiating. Interment will follow at the Maplewood cemetery in Reading. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. Friday until service time.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Grandsons college fund.
Metta A. Olsen
July 6, 1910 - September 1, 2004
Location: VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home, Hillsdale
Visitation: Monday, September 6, 2004, from 6-8 p.m.
Service: Tuesday, September 7, 2004, at 10:00 a.m.
cemetery: Cadillac Memorial Gardens, Westland, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday
Metta A. Olsen, 94, of Hillsdale, formerly of Ypsilanti, passed away Wednesday September 1, 2004 at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She was born in Harrison, Wisconsin on July 6, 1910 to Frederick and Metta (Nelson) Johnson.
Metta graduated from Kingsford, Michigan High School in 1929, she was employed in food services at Eastern Michigan University until her retirement.
On July 25, 1929 she married Paul A. Olsen who preceded her in death in 1970. She was also preceded by her parents, a son, Edward, a granddaughter, five sisters, and four brothers.
Metta is survived by a daughter, Dorothy (Donald) George of Hillsdale; two grandsons, Gary (Beverly) George of Quincy, Daniel (Teresa) George of Parker, Arizona; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday September 7, at 10:00 a.m. at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale, with Pastor Daniel George officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Cadillac Memorial Gardens in Westland. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility.
Blanche M. Dietz
January 20, 1907 - September 21, 2004
Location: Eagle Funeral Home, Jonesville
Visitation: No Calling Hours
Graveside Service: Thursday, September 23, 2004 @ 11:00 a.m. @ Sunset View cemetery
cemetery: Sunset View cemetery in Jonesville
Blanche M. Dietz, age 97, of Jonesville, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2004, at the Laurels of Coldwater.
She was born January 20, 1907 in Hallock, Minnesota to Allen & Ella Nora (Leibarger) Murray. Blanche was a former resident of Warren, Michigan and had a masters degree in nursing. She was also a member of the Jonesville Baptist Church.
She is survived by a nephew, Allen Murray of Lake Orion, Michigan; a sister, Bernice Starr of West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; brother, A. Dale Murray of White Rock, British Columbia, Canada; also survived by many other nieces and nephews.
There will be a graveside service held Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sunset View cemetery in Jonesville with Pastor Kenneth Pierpont officiating. There will be no funeral home calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jonesville Baptist Church. Arrangements are by the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville.
Patrick Henry Reuter
June 21, 1950 - August 29, 2004
Location: Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson
Visitation: Friday, September 3, 2004 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson and 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Hudson with a Scripture Service at 8:00 p.m.
Memorial Mass: Saturday, September 4, 2004 @ 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hudson
cemetery: Private Interment at Calvary cemetery in Hudson
Patrick H. Reuter, age 54, of Hudson passed away Sunday, August 29, 2004, at Marquette General Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born June 21, 1950, in Hudson, Michigan to Henry and Janice (Schad) Reuter. Henry survives and resides in Jackson, and Jan preceded him in death on July 16, 2002. She is sadly missed by her family and the community as well.
The Henry Reuter family lived on a small farm on Day Road, just outside of Hudson with their two children, Pat and Shawn. Jan owned and operated a small antique shop at that location, where she bought, restored and sold antiques. Her strong interest in historical preservation gave Pat his foundation in the community.
Pat was a life long Hudson area resident and graduate of Hudson area schools in 1968. He went to Northwood Institute to major in Automotive Marketing. His goal was to continue family tradition and establish himself in the family business started in 1944, by his grandfather, Carl Reuter. This business, C.R. Motor Sales, is a successful new and used car facility located outside the City of Hudson in Hillsdale County. During his early years of employment, Pat attained Master Mechanic status. He went on to assume the sales and management role in 1987, when his father Henry retired.
Pat married Chresteen (Bramer) Reuter on January 15, 1972, in Traverse City, Michigan and she survives. Their marriage brought forth three wonderful sons, Jamie of Annapolis, Maryland, Jon (Elizabeth) of Cleveland, Ohio and Jacob of Arden, North Carolina. Also surviving are one sister, Shawn (Larry) McWhirter, one niece, Heidi (Tim) Boone and several extended family members.
Pat was not only devoted to his wife, family and friends, but to the Catholic faith, his community and the many organizations that existed to support them. He gave of himself unselfishly to promote growth and prosperity in the Hudson area. Pat was an active member in such organizations as: Hudson Jaycees, Hudson Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, Hudson K. of C. Building Corporation, Sacred Heart Finance Commission, Calvary cemetery, Fair Board, Sons of American Legion and Hudson Thanksgiving Club. Pat was an avid fisherman and hunter; sponsoring various county chapters of Pheasants Forever, Wild Turkey Federation, Whitetail Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Pat had an extensive collection of fine art, guns, antiques and motorcycles. He had a flair for finding the most unusual items with the aid of the internet and Ebay. He has managed to accumulate items of interest from all parts of the world.
Pat traveled extensively for business and pleasure as well as, to hunt and fish. His love for the outdoors landed him in the Northwest Territories of Canada. In 1998, with three good friends, he founded the Alymer Lake Lodge in Rocknest Bay. The lodge is located 110 miles south of the Artic Circle. The lake itself, is 60 miles long and offers fabulous trout fishing and caribou hunting.
Pat's final wishes were carried out at Marquette General Hospital on Sunday, August 29. He became an organ and tissue donor, and will continue living through many organ recipients for years to come.
A Memorial Mass for Pat Reuter will be Saturday, September 4, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Rick Eberle and Fr.H. Paul Ruddy as celebrants. Private interment will be at Calvary cemetery in Hudson. Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson, and 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with at Vigil Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Pat Reuter Education Fund for Sacred Heart School, Hudson Public Library, Camp de Sales for the Deaf, Hudson Museum, Sons of the American Legion-Hudson Post, University of Wisconsin Organ Procurement Center, and Marquette General Hospital Trauma Center.
Marguerite Lucille Witt
June 24, 1914 - August 23, 2004
Location: Eagle Funeral Home, Waldron
Visitation: Friday, August 27, 2004 from 4-8 p.m.
Service: Saturday, August 28, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Betzer Community Church
cemetery: Evergreen cemetery, Ransom Twp.
Marguerite Lucille Witt, age 90, formerly of Waldron passed away, Monday, August 23, 2004, in Punta Gorda, Florida, after several years of declining health. She was born June 24, 1914, in Ransom Twp., Michigan to Emery and Maud (Kelley) Greenhoe. She married Joe Witt on June 19, 1937, and he preceded her in death on August 18, 1979.
Surviving Marguerite are one daughter, Becky Iaquinta of Punta Gorda, Florida; two granddaughters, Susie McCarty of Lapeer, Michigan and Kelley Baumgartner of Zionsville, Indiana; one grandson Reid Witt of Fayette, Ohio; one sister in-law, Grace Sly of Fayette, Ohio; six great grandchildren, two nephews and one niece. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one son, Michael on August 29, 1994.
Marguerite lived nearly her entire life in the Waldron area in the family home built on land her ancestors owned in Ransom Township. She was a life-long member of Betzer Church and had been a member of the Betzer Ladies Club and Waldron Library Club for many years. For the past 35 years she had split her time between the family farm on Gilbert Road and her winter home in Bradenton, Florida.
Marguerite was a graduate of Hillsdale College and taught for many years in the Waldron Public Schools prior to retiring in the mid 1960's. Her teaching specialties were English and Latin she also served as Librarian of the High School.
Funeral services for Marguerite Witt will be Saturday, August 28, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at Betzer Community Church with Pastor Kim Repp officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen cemetery in Ransom Township. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home in Waldron, Michigan.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Waldron Public Library. She was especially proud that Waldron had acquired a library and that it has become such an important and well used entity within the community.
