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Blankenship,
Celestine 86, 04Aug1923 - 08Jan2010, (72), MI-377-26-7242
Blankenship,
Rodney L. 57, 24Jun1953 - 03Sep2010, (FO), MI-375-58-9064
Bay
+2011, Bay City, Bay Co., MI, Obituary
The Bay City Times, (MI) - August 25, 2011
Mersdorf, Roy C. of Bay City, Michigan. Mr. Mersdorf passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Brian's
House at the Age of 86 years. The son of the late Charles and Lillian (Jacobs) Mersdorf was born July 4, 1925 in Bay City.
He worked for many years at Bay Refinery and retired from Dow
Ziploc Bags. He had a great love for his family; he played on a pool league,
enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and camping. Mr. Mersdorf
served in the U.S. Army with Headquarters Battery 78th Armored Field Artillery
Battalion during WWII with his twin brother Ray. They were both tank drivers in
Italy.
He is survived by six children: Linda (David) Blankenship of Bay City, Elizabeth "Becky"
(Dennis) Malusi of Cedar Springs, MI, Theresa (Ron)
Perkins of Canyon Lake, TX, Ellen Switala of Bay
City, Dwight "Ike" Mersdorf of Canyon Lake,
TX and Virginia"Gina" (John) Syring of Bay City; one daughter-in-in-law, Alicia Mersdorf; sixteen grandchildren; eleven great
grandchildren; his twin brother with whom he was inseparable, Ray Mersdorf.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his
wife, the former Virginia S. Richardson whom he married October 14, 1946. She
passed away July 2, 2008; one son, Roy Edward Mersdorf,
who passed away March 15, 2011; his sisters and brothers: Argetta
Cousins, Clifford and Charles Mersdorf and Eleanor Barteau; his sister-in-law, Cecelia Mersdorf.
The funeral service took place Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 11:00
a.m. at Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Officiating was
Rev. Fr. Craig Albrecht with interment following in Floral Gardens Cemetery
followed by Military Honors conducted by the Bay County Veterans Council.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2011, Kawkawlin, Bay Co.,
MI, Obituary
The Bay City Times, (MI) - February 17, 2011
Mildred Jean of Kawkawlin,
Michigan. Age 68 years, died February 14, 2011. She was born in Bay
City on October 2, 1942 to the late Melvin G. and Elodia
(Roupe) Peterson.
Survivors include four children: Dawn (Robert) Sachs, Eugene (Amy) Ballor Jr., Jeanette (Kenneth) Stoller
and Douglas (Brenda) Ballor; eight grandchildren:
Brandon (Kayla) Hitch, Autumn and Robert Sachs, Kourtni
and Heather Stoller, Zachary and Cameron Ballor and Leatha (Tony) Smerdon; six great grandchildren; two brothers, Melvin
(Nita) Peterson and Kenneth (Carolyn) Peterson; a sister-in-law Evelyn Johnson
and a special friend Joyce
Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Ballor,
Sr. and three brothers: Robert, Donald and Roger Peterson.
Funeral service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Salvation Army
Church. Capt. Shirley Myers and Kenneth Peterson will officiate. Burial will be
at Floral Gardens Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Berrien
2011, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI, Obituary
The Herald-Palladium, (St. Joseph, MI) - August 4, 2011
obituary
Otherine "Billie" Horton, 92, formerly of
Benton Harbor, passed away early on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Orchard Grove
Extended Care Centre in Benton Harbor.
Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. on
Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at the Fairplain Chapel of
Florin Funeral Service, 1153 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, with Pastor Roy
Jeffrey and Harold Puckett officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland
Cemetery in Bridgman.
Billie was born on Nov. 12, 1918, in Judsonia, Ark., to William and
Alpha May Cartwright. On April 22, 1946, she married William Horton and
together they had six children. Billie enjoyed playing bingo, sewing and
quilting in her leisure time. Most of all, Billie cherished time spent with her
friends and family - particularly with her children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Billie is survived by her children,
Sylvia (Jim) Blankenship of Bangor, Linda Copeland of Paragould,
Ark., Thomas (Sherry) Horton of Watervliet and Luzette Stump of St. Joseph; 22 grandchildren; 32
great-grandchildren; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Billie was preceded in death by her
husband, William; by her children, Craig and Patricia; and by her brothers and
sisters.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Calhoun
2010, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI,
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/282311/Vandegriff-John.php
John Alvin Vandegriff, Sr., 90, of Battle
Creek, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Battle Creek Health System
surrounded by his children. He was born April 16, 1920 in Bethel, OH the son of
Alvin and Sarah (Daley) Vandegriff.
He married the late Virginia (Chingwa) Vandegriff on September 21, 1952 in Northville, MI. John
served in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years in addition to working other jobs
like a night watchmen at Knappen-Milling to provide
for his family. After retiring from the U.S. Air Force he worked and retired
from Clark Equipment. He had been a member of a number of organizations
including the Saladin Shriners, Scottish Rite Lodge, Free
& Accepted Masons, 33 Degree Mason, Lodge 398, VFW, American Legion, and
The Eagle's. John was also a member of the St. Jerome Parish. John loved
tending to his plants, cooking, spending time with his family, and especially
playing cards. For many years he looked forward to his bi-weekly meetings at
the Knights of Pythians and made sure he was on there time.
John is survived by his children,
Eileen (Duane Blankenship)
Yeager, John (Linda) Vandegriff, Jr., Grant (Tammy) Vandegriff,
and Laura Ure; he was especially proud of his
grandchildren, Larry, Tony, John III, Sean, Alexis, Jenny, Samantha, Shalyn, and Alec; great granddaughter, Alaila;
good friends, John Forney and Jo McClenney.
He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia; parents; grandson,
Daniel Yeager; favorite son-in-law, Tim Ure; his
brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held Monday, 9:00 A.M. at the Bachman
Funeral Chapel with Pastor Robert L. Zuhl of First
Wesleyan Church officiating. Burial will be at the Fort Custer National
Cemetery in Augusta, MI.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2011, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/308340/Burris-Elton-Coach.php
Elton “Coach” Burris, 93, born September 26th, 1917, passed quietly
March 8, 2011 surrounded by so many who loved him very much.
His family: wife, Hazel of 63 years; sister, Ella Gex; children:
Larry Burris, David Burris and Sue Blankenship;
grandchildren: Andy (Sarah) Blake, Ben (Maggie) Blake, Rachael Bird and 8
great-grandchildren, who Elton called “a bunch of cuties”.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 13, 2011 at the Baxter
Funeral Service 375 W. Dickman Rd. Battle Creek, MI
from 2-4PM & 5-7PM, with funeral services on Monday March 14, 2011 at
1:00PM at the funeral home. Al, Bucky, Dad, Big-D, G-pa, Great Grandpa, and
most of all, our loving “COACH” will be carried proudly to Fort Custer National
Cemetery following the service.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2012, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Death,
Published in Battle Creek Enquirer on
February 28, 2012
Robert R. Blankenship, Battle Creek, 62, died February 26, 2012.
Services are pending.
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2012, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Obituary
Published in Battle Creek Enquirer on March
1, 2012
Robert R. Blankenship, age 62, died February 26, 2012, at the VA Medical Hospital in
Battle Creek, MI.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and
Elaine Blankenship. Robert attended Lakeview Schools until joining the Marines in 1969. He
served in the 1st Marine Division in the artillery in Vietnam. Robert held
various jobs throughout the years, one of his
favorites was being a grounds person at Fort Custer National Cemetery
Robert is survived
by a brother, Gary Blankenship; and sisters,
Gail Myers and Jane Rouse;
nine nieces and nephews; and many cousins.
Services will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery on March 1,
2012 at 11:00.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Clinton
2010, Bath, Clinton Co.,
MI, Obituary,
Lansing
State Journal , January 2, 2010
Judy A. Blankenship
64, of Bath, died Monday. Services 2 p.m. today at Watkins
Brothers Funeral Home, Laingsburg.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Eaton
+2011, Grand Ledge, Eaton Co., MI, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lsj/obituary.aspx?n=james-d-blankenship&pid=150599053
James D. Blankenship,
age 81, and longtime Grand Ledge area resident, passed away April 23, 2011 in Troy, Michigan. James was born August
5, 1929 in Conway, Missouri to the late Frank and Clara (Gann) Blankenship. He served in the Navy from 1946 through
1950 and was later employed, as a computer programmer, by Diamond Reo and
Oldsmobile in Lansing. He enjoyed golfing and gardening and was a lifelong
supporter of the educational pursuits of his children and grandchildren.
His wife of 57 years, Edith, and sister, Frances, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his children,
Linda (Ray) Leyko, Brent (Sherry) Blankenship, Susan and Lori Blankenship; grandchildren, Aaron, Beth, Jenny, Jamie,
Lucas, Jana, Travis, Trenton, and Hunter; and great-grandchild, Maddox. He is
also survived by his sister, Alice (Jim) Keesling; and numerous nephews and
nieces, including Sharon Smith.
The family will receive friends Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, 12:00 pm until the
time of the funeral service at 1:00 pm. Interment with military honors will
follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge.
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2010, Potterville, Eaton Co., MI, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/17391/Rickle-Dorothy.php
Dorothy L. Rickle, 91, of Potterville, MI died Saturday, September 25,
2010. Mrs. Rickle was born November 5, 1918 in
Lexington, TN, the daughter of Rev.
Deward and Florence (Cox)
Blankenship.
She is survived by her sons; Michael (Beth) Rickle
of Potterville, Robert (Alice) Rickle of Silver City,
NM, Gregory (Nina) Rickle of Midland, Steve (Kathy) Rickle of Dimondale; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 2006. Dorothy
enjoyed her flowers, pets and loved her family. She was a member of Eastern
Star in Potterville. She remembers crossing the Mississippi River in a covered
wagon at the age of 4.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Friday, October 1, 2010 at
Pray Funeral Home with Reverend Rebecca Morrison officiating. Interment will be
at Deepdale Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Genesee
2011, Fenton, Genesee Co., MI, Obituary
The Flint Journal, (MI) - December 23, 2011
Lusk, Jack M. - Age 79, of Fenton, died December 21, 2011 at Caretel Inns, Linden. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Fenton Church of God, 14569 North Rd., Fenton,
with Pastor Eugene Blankenship
officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
Jack was born February 5, 1932 in Princeton, WV, the son of Oakley
and Stella (Miller) Lusk. He retired from General Motors. Mr. Lusk enjoyed
hunting, spending time with family and friends and loved Bluegrass Music.
Surviving are: daughters, Linda Lusk, Rhonda (Michael Nelson) Lusk,
Karen (Harry) Haag; step daughters, Carol (Dale) Blankenship Daggett, Michele Lusk Corry; sisters, Sandra Lusk
Charles, Judith Lusk Fleming; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Violet; brother,
Bobby.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2011, Flint, Genesee Co., MI, Obituary
The Flint Journal, (MI) - January 25, 2011
Payne, Orla "Grant" - Age 50,
of Flint, died Sunday, January 23, 2011 at McLaren Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Sharp
Funeral Homes, Miller Road, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Burial
in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly.
Mr. Payne was born February 2, 1960 in Flint, the son of Carroll
and Margaret (Hart) Payne. He was a 1978 graduate of Carmen High School. He has
resided in Flint for most of his life. Mr. Payne married Pamela Blankenship October 4, 2003 in Farwell. He was a
veteran of the U.S. Army.
Surviving are: wife, Pamela Crafts; four children, Sarah Crafts of
Flint, Angie Payne of Iowa, Krystal Payne of Iowa and Preston Payne of Alabama;
two granddaughters, Chloe and Leah; brother, Mike Payne of Cass City; two
sisters, Margo Payne of Farwell and Beth Little of Farwell; several nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and favorite sister-in-law,
Sherrie Deskins.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2011, Flint,
Genesee Co., MI, Obituary
The Flint Journal, (MI) - February 13, 2011
Davidson, Peggy Blye (Ellison) – Age 79,
died at home Thursday, February 10, 2011 after a long battle with ovarian
cancer. Peggy was born in Ghent, W. Virginia December 29, 1931, the daughter of
Frank and Hattie (Martin) Ellison. She married Bryan Davidson September 14,
1968 and lived in Flint all her married life.
Surviving are husband Bryan, two sisters; Josephine Hope of Swartz
Creek, Rosemary Blankenship of W. Virginia; daughter Tammy Thomas;
brother-in-law, Bud (Judy) Davidson; sister-in-law, Wilma (Thomas) McCabe; one
niece and several nephews.
The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, February 14, 2011 at
the Reigle funeral home. Pastor Steve Wood will
officiate. Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2011, Flint,
Genesee Co., MI, Obituary
The Flint Journal, (MI) - October 23, 2011
Daggett, Garth Dale - Age 74, of Flint and Swartz Creek, died
Saturday, October 22, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. Funeral services
will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Sharp Funeral Home &
Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint. Rev. Daniel Blankenship will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset Hills Cemetery.
Garth was born January 9, 1937 in Flint, the son of Arlo and Estella (McDonald) Daggett. He was a 1956 graduate
of Flint Central High School and was married to Lois Margaret Stoddard on
August 24, 1957. Mr. Daggett retired from McDonald Dairy with 45 years of
service.
Left to cherish his memory:
wife of 54 years, Lois; children,
Dale (Carol) Daggett of Swartz Creek, Robin (Wade) Hitchcock of Genesee, Dawn (Rev. Dan) Blankenship of
Flint; nine grandchildren, Andrew
(Jacqueline) Music, Adam (Jennifer) Daggett, Jodie Daggett, Alicia (Jeremy)
Shaver, Shawn (Nicole Verran) Blankenship ,
Matthew Daggett, Alex (Hilliary) Blankenship , Jessica Blankenship , Emily Daggett; six great-grandchildren
and two on the way; sister, Joann (Richard) Landrum; extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Nora Shroader; son, Bob Daggett.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2011, Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., MI, Obituary
Herald-Citizen (Cookeville, TN) - November 10, 2011
Funeral services for Virginia (Faye) Hall, 68, of Grand Blanc,
Mich., will be held at 2 p.m. (EST) on Friday, Nov. 11, at Swartz Funeral Home
in Flint, Mich. Burial will be in
Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon until 8 p.m.
(EST) today, Thursday, Nov. 10, and from 10 a.m. (EST) until time of services
on Friday at the funeral home.
Ms. Hall died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, at her residence. She was born
Sept. 5, 1943, in Bakerville to the late Jessie and
Bessie Brake Woods. Ms. Hall was a resident of Cookeville for the past 25
years. She was employed with Hamady Brothers in Grand
Blanc. Faye loved gardening, woodworking, sewing crafts and fishing.
Her family includes three daughters, Deborah Brown and friend
Kenneth Brown, Kimberly Ritter and Dorinda and
husband Robert Sosh; two sons, Delano Jr. and wife
Holly Hall and Jerry Ritter and friend Janie Moore; three brothers, Jerry, Jim and
Robert Woods; 13 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and many loved
nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a
daughter, Moureen Ritter; a brother, Steven Woods;
and two sisters, Betty Chappell and Linda Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2011, Linden, Genesee Co., MI, Obituary
Tri-County Times (Fenton, MI) - November 9, 2011
Carrie A. (Quick) Blankenship - age 91, of Linden, died Monday, November 7, 2011 at Avalon
Hospice. Graveside services will be held 11 AM Friday, November 11, 2011 at
Fairview Cemetery, Linden.
Carrie was born August 1, 1920 in Sterling, the daughter of John
and Carrie G. (Fox) Ellison. She married Donald W. Quick October 15, 1939 in
Standish and he preceded her in death January 9, 1979, she then married Woodrow Blankenship in 1992 and he preceded her in death July
27, 1995. She had resided in Linden since 1948. Carrie had been employed by
Linden Presbyterian Church for 25 years as a custodian and also did upholstery
and restored furniture. She was a member of Linden Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed
farming with her husband Donald from 1949 to 1978. She especially enjoyed
crocheting.
Surviving are: daughter, Geraldine Kay Coppler
of Linden; 2 grandchildren, Richard Coppler, Jr. and
wife Victoria of Swartz Creek and Janice Coppler of
Linden; 4 grandchildren, Jacqulyn, Aaron and Andrew Coppler and Nicholas Adams; 3 stepsons, Eugene and wife Barb Blankenship , Oscar and wife Pat Blankenship and Mark Blankenship ; stepdaughter, Shirley and husband E. G. Politte; 2 brothers,
Jack Ellison of Sterling and Douglas Ellison; 3 sisters, Virginia Myer, Mary
Watson and Polly Avery and husband Robert; several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Charles H.
Quick; son-in-law, Richard Coppler, Sr.; stepson, Ron Blankenship .
From: Diane Renfrow
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2011, Linden, Genesee Co., MI, Obituary
Tri-County Times (Fenton, MI) - November 11, 2011
Douglas E. Smith - age 83, of Linden, died Thursday, November 10,
2011. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Monday, November 14, 2011 at Sharp
Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 East Broad Street, Linden. Chaplain Steve Hittle, of Heartland Hospice will officiate. Interment will
follow at Fairview Cemetery, Linden.
Mr. Smith was born in Pulaski, VA on September 20, 1928. He worked
in the radio and TV industry for over 60 years and was well known in the Flint
and Detroit areas. He was named Country Music Disc Jockey Of
The Year in 1953 and conducted teen dances in the 1950's and 60's all
over Michigan. He was the past commander of the VFW Post 4642 in Linden and was
a veteran of the Naval Reserves.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Helen F. Smith
(Byrd); father and mother, George and Stella Smith; brothers, Earl and Edgar
and sister, Ethel.
He is survived by his son, Mark and Dawn Smith of Linden;
daughters, Lisa and Bill Montgomery of Linden and Teah
Samek of Corunna; grandchildren, Rachel Medicus and Charity Montgomery of Sebring, FL, Veronica and
KEllen Samek of Corunna and
Jordan, Jade and Marquis Smith of Owosso; nephews,
John and Lucy Blankenship of Frankenmuth, Joe and Monica Blankenship of Owosso, Steven Smith of Rocky Gap, VA;
nieces, Pamela Morrison of Pulaski, VA and Vicki Kraus of Midlothian, TX.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Hillsdale
2011, Pittsford, Hillsdale Co., MI, Obituary
The Hillsdale Daily News, (MI) - May 24, 2011
Benjamin F. "Ben" Porter, age 75, of Pittsford, passed
away May 19, 2011. Ben was born Feb. 12, 1938, in Hudson the son of Frank and
Nora (Sines) Porter.
On Feb. 19, 1973, he married the love of his life, Darlene. He was
an avid gardener and loved to fish. In addition to his wife, Darlene, Ben is
survived by his children, Darlene (Carl) Blankenship, Benjie Porter,
April (Jack) Patterson, Shawn (Laurie) Porter, Teresa (Dale) Sharrar, Todd Porter and Tadd (Melissa) Porter and numerous
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson and a great
granddaughter.
At his request, cremation has taken place and there will not be any
services.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ingham
2012, Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, Obituary
Published in Lansing State Journal on January
20, 2012
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lsj/obituary.aspx?n=shirley-anne-blankenship&pid=155552358
Shirley Anne Blankenship, Lansing; Shirley
Anne Blankenship, age 88, went
to be with our Lord on January 17, 2012. She was born March 13, 1923 to Leonard
and Cecille Stephens in Lakeview, MI. Shirley
graduated from Lansing Sexton High School June 23, 1943.
She is survived by her husband
of 67 years, Harold; son,
Kenneth W. (Patricia) of Rutherfordton, NC; 2
grandchildren, Kristin and Kyle of Linden, NC; 2 great-grandchildren, Adam and
Jordan also of Linden, NC; 2 sisters, Donna Harder (Bill) of Lansing, and Barbara
Smith of Mason. She enjoyed camping, crafts and golfing. She was a member of
the Delta Mills United Methodist Church.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 23,
2012, at the Delta Mills United Methodist Church, 6809 Delta River Drive,
Lansing with Rev. Brian
Blankenship officiating.
Kalamazoo
2011, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI, Obituary
Kalamazoo Gazette (MI) - February 2, 2011
Jirgens, Elaine E. "Aunt Smokie"
Of Kalamazoo, Elaine began her life's journey on March 6, 1934, in
"Phoenixville", PA, and took her final coffee break in
"Phoenix" AZ, January 26, 2011, with her husband of 60+ years, Zigfrids, by her side.
Elaine leaves behind five children, William (Robin) Jirgens, Maija (Steve Bird) Jirgens, Ziggy Jirgens, Jr., Peter (Chris) Jirgens,
and Rita Jirgens. Elaine loved her jewelry, but her
true gems were her five grandchildren, Dana Blankenship , Ryan Blankenship , Jennifer Rayman,
Chad Jirgens, and grandma's princess, Zoe Jirgens-Smalla; three great grandchildren, Mason Blankenship , Morgan and Gavin Rayman;
Godchild, Silvia Fride; nieces, nephews, and Morris,
her cat.
Elaine's interests included taking care of her first love, Zigfrids, her family and friends. She loved cooking, making
snack-os, scrapbooking, shopping, traveling, dancing,
and entertaining. She always worried about others instead of herself, giving
above and beyond. She was kind hearted, and always called every day to see what
was happening. Elaine enjoyed working at Perrigo
Pharmaceutical Company for 27 years, where she made lifetime friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:00 PM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Lapeer
2011, Lapeer, Lapeer Co., MI, Obituary
The Flint Journal, (MI) - August 28, 2011
Blankenship, Gloria J., age 80 died August 24, 2011 in Lapeer.
Gloria lived most of her life in Flint, the
loving mother of Larry Lovelace of Jefferson City, TN and Tim (Beth) Lovelace
of Burton, MI. Dear grandmother of Brian, Amy, Rachel, Stephen and Matthew. And
the special aunt to many nieces and nephews. Gloria
retired from McLaren Regional Medical Center where she worked many years.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Lapeer Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Gloria J. 80, 01Mar1931 - 24Aug2011, Lapeer, Lapeer, MI, MI-377-28-6397
Lenawee
2010, Tipton, Lenawee Co.,
MI, Obituary
http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2010/09/22/obituaries/doc4c996eb67a754379927616.txt
Rodney L. Blankenship, age 57, of Tipton, passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2010,
at his home. He was born June 24, 1953, in Roseville, Michigan, the son of Rod and Dolores
(Settles) Blankenship.
He was a graduate of Wayne State University. He was married to
Donna Permenter on July 21, 1983, in Toledo, Ohio and
she survives. Rod enjoyed volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. He retired
from the Center for Forensic Psychiatry as a training instructor in 2006. He
was currently a CPR instructor for Lenawee County and coordinator for CERT.
He is survived by his wife, Donna (Permenter) Blankenship; his parents, Rod and Dolores Blankenship; and
one brother, Greg Blankenship. He is also survived by three children, Jeri (Alex) Parker, Josh (Brandi) Blankenship,
and Jamie Marr; and four grandchildren, Breanna and Michael Blankenship
and Lexi and Nick Marr.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Macomb
+2010, Warren, Macomb Co., MI, Obituary
http://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/Obituary%20Files/emil_pauline_baker.htm
Emil Pauline Baker, 83 years of age of Warren, Michigan passed away
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at the Clinton Aire Nursing
Home in Clinton Township. Born at Haysi, VA, she was
the daughter of the late King Solomon and Nancy Coleman Blankenship.
She was a loving Mother and a wonderful Homemaker.
Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by her husband: John D. Baker.
She is survived by: 2-Daughters: Maryann Woodard and Janet (Dan)
Houston, 2-Sons: Edward (Dee) Baker – Kenneth (Nancy) Baker, 4-Sisters: Opal
Jackson, Imal Eickler, Ollie Blankenship, Carol (Ernest) Blankenship.
Also,
survived by 11-Grandchildren, 19 Great-Grandchildren, several Nieces and
Nephews.
Preceded in death by her daughter: Dorla
June Baker - Siblings: Ethyl (Fred) Deel, Clinton Blankenship, Eula (Armis) Hill and Lawrence Blankenship
Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, November 15, 2010 at
11:00 A.M. with Elder Roger Coleman officiating with burial to follow in the
Howard Coleman Cemetery on Greenbrier, Rt. #1, Vansant,
VA.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Macomb Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Celestine A. 86, 04Aug1923 - 08Jan2010, Saint Clair Shores, Macomb, MI, MI-376-26-4251
Mason
Mason Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankinship,
Joseph R. 80, 01Dec1930 - 18Mar2011, Ludington, Mason, MI, MI-385-26-8245
Oakland
Oakland Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
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Blankenship, James
D. 81, 05Aug1929 - 23Apr2011, Rochester,
Oakland, MI, MO-487-32-1097
Blankenship,
Bessie M. 87, 10Sep1922 - 17Jul2010, Waterford, Oakland, MI, MI-375-16-7322
Saginaw
2011, Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI, Obituary
Saginaw News (MI) - April 24, 2011
Osuna, Jesus "Jesse" Beloved father, grandfather,
brother and uncle of Saginaw, Michigan passed away on Friday, April 22, 2011 at
St. Mary's of Michigan, age 68 years. Jesse Osuna was
born on August 28, 1942 in Harlingen, Texas to the late Julio and Guadalupe
(Esquivel) Osuna.
He married Teodora Hernandez on August
30, 1963. She predeceased him on April 4, 2003.
Surviving are his five children: Cyndi (Rick) Mosqueda,
Jesse Osuna, Jr., Belinda (Frank) Blankenship, Julio Osuna and Thomas (Vicky) Osuna; grandchildren: Jessica (Manison),
Stephanie (Ruben), Carrie, Seth, Rainelle, Kamiya and
Danyelle; two great grandchildren, Lily and Marcus;
and two brothers and five sisters: Abel (Mary), Homer, Frances, Janie, Elena,
Ophelia, Gloria. Also surviving is a special nephew, Tony Botello.
The Osuna family would like to give a special thanks
to aunts Ophelia, Martha, and Janie for their love and support. Jesse was
preceded in death by a granddaughter, Christina Elizabeth Osuna;
and a brother, Pastor Reyes Osuna.
Jesse's Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday,
April 28, 2011 at the Deisler Funeral home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Rev. Jerry Flores will officiate
with the burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2011, Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI, Obituary
Saginaw News (MI) - May 1, 2011
Mosqueda, Ricardo of Saginaw, Michigan. Heaven has
lifted another angel. Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend Rick
went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2011. Rick was born on November 16, 1959
in Saginaw, Michigan where he resided.
He graduated from Saginaw High School in 1977 and worked for the
City of Saginaw for 21 years. Rick was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church
and the Knights of Columbus. Rick was also an avid bowler for many years and
was known by many throughout the bowling community. Anyone who knew Rick, knew he loved his family, bowling and the University
of Michigan, the "maize and blue". Go Blue!
Surviving is his wife Cynthia Mosqueda
and three daughters; Jessica (Manison) Toney of
Auburn, Indiana; Rainelle and Danyelle Mosqueda, at home. Siblings: Ramon (Rosario) Mosqueda, San Antonio, TX; Emma (David) Chantaca,
Birch Run; Sonia Mosqueda and Ruben Silvas, Holland; Ruben (Marcella) Mosqueda,
Saginaw. In-laws: Jesse Osuna, Jr., Belinda (Frank) Blankenship, Julio Osuna and
Thomas (Vickie) Osuna, all of Saginaw; many nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents Ruperto
and Delores Mosqueda and his in-laws Jesse and Teodora Osuna. Rick enjoyed
spending time with his wife and children, taking his daughters bowling and
listening to Mexican/Tejano music.
Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3,
2011, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 915 S. 6th Avenue. His family will receive
friends at the W. L. Case & Company Funeral Chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Road,
from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Monday, and then at the church on Tuesday from 10:00
a.m. until the time of funeral Mass.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Saint
Joseph
2011, Constantine, St. Joseph Co., MI, Obituary
The Goshen News, (IN) - July 8, 2011
Robert Dean Anglemyer, 63, died Wednesday
at his home.
He is survived by his four sisters,
Frances (Emmeth) Engeseth
and Carol Anglemyer, both of Delton, Judy Anglemyer, Elkhart, Ind., and Kathy Blankenship, Grand Junction; and four brothers, Donald
(Ruth) Anglemyer, Decatur, Jerry Anglemyer,
Cassopolis, Tom (Marcia) Anglemyer, Union, and Dennis
Anglemyer (Bonnie Walma),
Dora.
A graveside service will take place July 15 at 10:30 a.m. at
Prospect Hill Cemetery, Cassopolis. There will be a memorial gathering at
Victory Missionary Baptist Church, Decatur, following the graveside service.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Mendon, Saint Joseph
Co., MI, Obituary
http://www.threeriversnews.com/articles/2010/07/05/obituaries/doc4c31ee3c0b9e3508219379.txt
Marion Blankenship,
66, of Mendon, died Friday, July 1, 2010 at the Three Rivers Health, Emergency
Room. She was born in Dowagiac on April 27, 1944 the daughter of Clyde W. and
Dorothy M. (Johnson) Davis. She was married to Benny Blankenship on Jan. 21, 1960 in Goshen, Ind. They resided in Marcellus and
Jones before moving to Mendon in 1963. Marion was a
homemaker who enjoyed gardening, reading, and her cats.
Marion is survived
by a daughter, Doris
Blankenship of Sturgis; a son,
David Blankenship of Mendon; a brother, Jerry Jacobs of
Ludington; four sisters, Linda Jacobs, Lou Ann Olsen both of Marcellus, Marie
Sears, and Mary Riggs both of Niles; several nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Benny in
1983; two brothers, Richard and Ray Davis; and two sisters, Meredith Bainbridge
and Marguerite Cleland.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 7 at the funeral
home followed by burial in Mendon Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Saint Joseph Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
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Blankenship,
Marion P. 66, 27Apr1944 - 02Jul2010, Mendon, Saint Joseph, MI, MI-385-42-0577
Washtenaw
2010, Ypsilanti,
Washtenaw Co., MI, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/164722/Campbell-Jacqueline.php
Jacqueline Sue Johnson was born on November 23, 1946 in McRoberts, Kentucky. She was one of eight children born
from the union of the late Creed Johnson and the late Ada (Johnson) Johnson.
She attended school at Lookout and Virgie Elementary Schools. She married
Junior Rollyson on March 13, 1964. He passed away in
1968. She then married Paul Hunt. Later she married Victor Campbell in 2002 and
he passed away June 30, 2003.
Sue loved to go to church, and she had found a church home when
attending the Community Freewill Baptist Church in Ypsilanti. She also loved to
just sit and enjoy the outdoors. She enjoyed shopping, and loved collecting
angels. Music was another of her favorite pastimes whether it was just
listening, playing the piano, or even dancing, which her family stated she
could out-dance every one of them, music brought her joy. At one time she
enjoyed crafts, but her all time
favorite was her grandchildren.
Jacqueline Sue Campbell age 63 of Ypsilanti, formerly of Monroe,
Warren and Prosperity, WV passed away at 5:15pm, Monday, April 5, 2010 at St.
Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ypsilanti. In addition to her parents and two husbands
her passing was preceded by a brother: Robert Johnson and a sister: Illine Blair.
Friends may gather from 10:00am until 1:00pm, Thursday, April 8,
2010 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe
Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will take place at 1:00pm with
the Rev. Milford Byrd Interim Pastor of First Freewill Baptist Church in
Ypsilanti officiating. Procession will follow to Ridgeway Township Cemetery in
Ridgeway for burial.
She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters: Tammy (Keith)
Mullins of Oakboro, NC and Tina Johnson of Beckley, WV; two sons: Paul
(Heather) Hunt of Ypsilanti, MI, and Richard (Tammie) Hunt of Ypsilanti, MI;
three sisters: Faye Johnson of Newport and Wilma (Roger) Chandler of Newport,
and Judy (Vertine) Malone of Eaton Rapids, MI; two
brothers: Tim Johnson of Macomb Township, MI and Tom (Rose) Johnson of Greer,
SC; ten grandchildren: Amber, Tylor, David, Miaya, Joshua, Austin, Bailey, Jacob, Tonya, and Olivia;
one great grandson: Tommy Blankenship; and many nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com