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 OBITUARIES

April 2009 Obituaries

PATRICIA A. ALLBEE

   Patricia A. Allbee, 71, of Harrison, passed away Friday, March 27, 2009 at her home with family and friends at her side. Patricia was born October 27, 1937 in Belding, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph and Pearl (Edmonds) Hubbard. Patricia was united in marriage to Mr. Percy L. Allbee on August 22, 1958 in Harrison.
   Mrs. Allbee had resided in Harrison since 1958, coming from Belding. Patricia was an avid babysitter and housekeeper, always maintaining a beautiful home. She enjoyed caring for her husband. Patricia loved music, watching old movies and spending time with family and friends.
   Surviving is her husband, Percy L. Allbee of Harrison, two daughters: Alice Anderson and husband Michael of Saginaw and Ann Daniels and husband Michael of Harrison, one brother, Gerald Hubbard of Harrison, two brothers in law: Frank Allbee and wife Teresa of Midland and Dale Allbee and wife Pat of Harrison, one sister in law, Joann DeForest and husband Donald of Mission, Texas, seven grandchildren: Crystal Anderson, Tim Anderson and wife Kristina, Melissa Anderson, Anastasia Daniels, Devin Daniels, David Daniels and Christopher Daniels, three great-grandchildren: Nicholas, Chloe and Isabelle, plus many nieces and nephews. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Louis Hubbard. A special thank-you to her caregivers: Paula, Shannon, Tonia, Patty, Muriel, Stacy, Starla and their families.
   A Celebration of Life Memorial Service was held Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Mrs. Allbee's home, with Pastor Gerald Baxter officiating. Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Allbee may be considered to: Mid Michigan Hospice. To share an online condolence with Patricia's family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements for Mrs. Allbee were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.

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LESTER DWAIN HEARLSON

   Lester Dwain "'Paw Paw" Hearlson, age 82, of Harrison, Michigan died Friday, April 3, 2009.
   He retired from the U.S. Army after 23 years of service. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. He attended Church at First Baptist Church of Harrison. He enjoyed cooking pancakes for his family every Sunday.
   He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Lee "MeMaw" Hearlson.
   Survived by daughter, Lahoma Frantz and husband, Brad of Harrison; son, Gerald Hearlson and his wife, Tina of Phenix City, Alabama; one sister, Sandy Cales of Dewey, Oklahoma;. one brother, Leo Hearlson of Graham, Washington; grandchildren, James Colbert and wife Rosalee, Melissa Hattaway and husband Gene, April Herring and husband Gerald, Misty Evers and husband Ryan, Stephanie Lockwood and husband Mike, Chris Hearlson and Vellsha Hearlson, twenty great grand children, one great-great grandchild, several nieces and nephews, also, survive.
   Funeral from the Wallis Memorial Chapel Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. Conducted by Rev. Jim Boyd. Interment in LaFayette Memory Gardens.
   The family received friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. The arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette , Georgia.

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DIANA LYNN KUNTZELMAN

   Diana Lynn Kuntzelman, 55, of Harrison, passed away, Sunday, March 29, 2009 at her home. Diana was born October 7, 1953 in Fort Leavenworth, Missouri, the daughter of Charles Stuart and Bessie Nevadene (Kelp) Kuntzelman. Ms. Kuntzelman had resided in Harrison since 2008, moving from Shenandoah, Iowa.
   Diana loved listening to music, watching television, scrap booking, reading novels and spending time with her grandchildren.
   Surviving is her loving daughter, Michele Pohl and husband Charles D. Pohl of Harrison, one son, Jeffrey Akers of Red Oak, Iowa, five grandchildren: Kami Pohl, Brittany Houtchens, Heather Pohl, Ashley Pohl and Kyle Pohl. Ms. Kuntzelman was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Debbie Kuntzelman.
   Memorial services for Diana will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Ms. Kuntzelman may be considered to: Kuntzelman family, in care of: Michele Pohl, P.O. Box 406, Harrison, Michigan 48625. To share an online condolence with Diana's family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com  Arrangements for Ms. Kuntzelman were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.

JUDITH ANN LAFLEUR

   Judith Ann LaFleur, 65, of Harrison, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Judith was born October 19, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Jacob and Aurealia (Bryant) Yaklin. Judith was united in marriage to Mr. Earl W. LaFleur on November 16, 1963 in Buena Vista Township, Michigan. Mrs. LaFleur had resided in Harrison since 1974, moving from Freeland, Michigan.
   Judith was a member of Hope Baptist Church, Harrison. Judith enjoyed ceramics, arts and crafts, writing poems and taking pictures.
   Surviving is her loving husband, Earl W. LaFleur of Harrison, one daughter, Lynne M. LaFleur also of Harrison, two sons: Earl LaFleur Jr. and wife Kathy of Eagle, Michigan and William J. LaFleur and Jaymi of Harrison, one sister, Lila Bodrie of Bridgeport, Michigan, seven grandchildren: Jessica J. Bollinger, Allison M. LaFleur, Jacob N. LaFleur, Sarah R. McIntosh, Joshua W. Jones, Mercades J. Bailey and Jeff Bailey, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. LaFleur was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers: Norman, Loren, Jack and Guy Yaklin, and one brother in law, Frederick Bodrie.
   Funeral services were held Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. from Hope Baptist Church, Harrison, with Pastor Eric Pittman officiating. Interment was in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens of Saginaw. Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. LaFleur may be considered to: Salvation Army or Hope Baptist Church of Harrison. To share an online condolence with Judith's family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com  Arrangements for Mrs. LaFleur were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989)539-7810.

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ROY FRANKLIN HENRY
September 14, 1922 - April 4, 2009

   Roy Franklin Henry, age 86, of Harrison, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Tendercare of Clare. Mr. Henry was born the son of Bert and Zonia (Reef) Henry on September 14, 1922 in Missaukee County, Michigan. Roy had worked in the oil industry as a truck driver for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed: hunting, fishing, and going sucker spearing. He had lived in the Harrison area his entire life.
   Mr. Henry is survived by his two sons, John and Ruth Ann Henry and Bruce and Linda Henry all of whom live in Harrison; three daughters: Nancy and Gerry Tedrow of Michigan Center, Michigan, Susan and Paul Gedney of Harrison, and Ruth Henry also of Harrison; ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his parents, his wife of forty-three years, Florence Margaret "Marge" Henry, four brothers: Gerald, William, and Bert Henry, and Arthur Sutton; three sisters: Hazel, Velma, and Helen.
   Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Stocking Funeral Home in Harrison, Michigan. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with Exec. Pastor Tim Fall officiating. Burial will take place in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Harrison. Memorial contributions may be considered to the family in care of. Mr. Bruce Henry. To share an online condolence with the Henry family please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.

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