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 OBITUARIES

April 2006 Obituaries (Page 2)

James "Jim" A. Hamilton

   Mr. James "Jim" Hamilton 40 of Harrison passed away Sunday, April 9, 2006. Jim was born January 25, 1966 in Livonia, MI, the son of Guy and Nelda (Wilkson) Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton was united in marriage to Catherine Goodnough on October 11, 2003 in Farwell, MI. Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing horseshoes, working on automobiles and spending time with his family.
   Surviving Jim is his loving wife; Catherine, two sons; James Hamilton Jr. from Westland, MI, Justin Hamilton of Harrison, one daughter; Kimberly (Joshua) Laughter of Lake George, MI, two step-sons; Timothy and Sanchez Goodnough of Harrison, one step-daughter; Sonyia Holmun of Harrison, one step-brother; Kevin Duke of Westland, MI, two sisters; Elizabeth Hamilton and Cherie Vallieres both of Westland, MI, and one grandchild; April Hamilton.
   Visitation will be Wednesday, April 12, 2006 from 7-9pm from Stocking Funeral Home. Those wishing to contribute a memorial contribution may consider the family. To share an on-line condolence please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.

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WOODROW W. STRUBLE

   Woodrow W. Struble, of Grass Lake, formerly of Harrison, passed away April 9, 2006, at age 91. Survived by his wife, Fay, of 56 years; three sons Steve, Carl and Chris; one granddaughter Wendy Cunningham; three great-grandchildren Jesse, Dylan and Hallie.
   He served in the Army during WWII. Funeral services were held at the Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home,in Jackson on Friday, April 14 at 10:30 AM. Burial was in Arborcrest Memorial Park, Ann Arbor.

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Richard “Dick” G. Wilson

   Mr. Richard Wilson, 79 of Harrison passed away April 5, 2006 after a short stay at Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center-Gladwin. Dick was born on March 8, 1927 the son of Gailey and Genevieve (Clark) Wilson. Mr. Wilson was united in marriage to Marjorie (Kuntze) in Port Austin, MI. on November 11, 1984.
   Dick served in the United States Navy for twelve years, he served aboard the fleet tug USS Paiute, which operated under the Commander Service Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, out of Norfolk, VA. He retired as a Captain from the Lansing Fire Department Local #421 on February 3, 1984 after 30 loyal years of service. Mr. Wilson was also a member of The American Legion Post 404, Harrison and Harrison Moose Lodge #2235. Dick enjoyed being outdoors, either on the lake fishing or in the woods hunting.
   Mr. Wilson is survived by his loving wife Marge, a son; Richard (Stephanie) Wilson Jr. of Nashville, MI, a daughter; Linda Cary of Lansing, MI, three step-sons; David (Vickie) Kerr of Harrison, Mark (Kim) Kerr and Paul Kerr both of Bad Axe, MI, two sisters; Rosalie Richter of Barryton, MI, Genevieve (Walter) Carter of Stanton MI, nine grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter; Genevieve Reeves, a brother; Perry Wilson, three sisters; Pauline, Marguerite and Theora.
   Funeral services for Mr. Wilson were Saturday, April 8, 2006 from Stocking Funeral Home, Inc. with Pastor Lynn Chappell officiating. Interment was Deepdale Memorial Gardens Lansing, MI. Those wishing to contribute a memorial contribution may consider The Eastern Stars. To share an online condolence please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.

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