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 OBITUARIES

December 2009 Obituaries (Page 2)

THEODORE L.WARBOY
January 23, 1925 - December 14, 2009

   Theodore L. Warboy, 84 of Harrison, passed away Monday, December 14, 2009 at his home. Theodore was born January 23, 1925 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Austin and Viola (Hulbert) Warboy. Mr. Warboy was united in marriage to the former Wanda E. Bigger in August of 1973 in Jackson, Michigan. Mrs. Warboy preceded Theodore in death on September 23, 2009.
   Theodore had resided in Harrison since 1986, coming from Ann Arbor. Theodore was a member of American Legion Post 404 of Harrison, Loyal Order of Moose-Lodge #2235 of Harrison and Fraternal Order of Eagles-Aerie #3541 also of Harrison. Mr. Warboy was an avid musician, playing rhythm guitar and singing lead for several local bands over the years.
   Surviving are three daughters: Kathleen Dean and husband David of Black River, Michigan, Austina Crowley and husband Rick of Clearwater, Florida and Priscilla Lee and husband William of Harrison, two sons: Theodore Warboy and wife Cathie of Mesa, Arizona and Sam Warboy and wife Pam of Grass Lake, Michigan, several grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, many great-great grandchildren, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Warboy also was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Victoria Rice and two sisters: Betty Schumacher and Mary Dutton and the mother of Mr. Warboy’s children, Marjorie (Moore) Warboy.
   Memorial services for Mr. Warboy were held Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. from Harrison Loyal Order of Moose-Lodge #2235 with the officers and members officiating. Interment was in Pleasant Plains Cemetery, Harrison. Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Warboy may be considered to: Warboy family, in care of. Priscilla Lee. To share an online memory or condolence with Theodore’s family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements for Mr. Warboy were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.

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GLORIA MAY CZARNECKI

   Gloria May Czarnecki, age 55, of Harrison, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2009. She was born the daughter of John L. and Martha (Dickerson) Vollmer on April 15, 1954 in Bowling Green, Ohio. On May 6, 1972, she was united in marriage to Paul Czarnecki in Royal Oak, Michigan. Gloria had also worked as a nurse’s aide in the home health care field for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed working crosswords and caring for her grandchildren. She had lived in the Harrison area since 2001, where she had moved from Detroit, Michigan.
   She is survived by her two sons, Joseph Paul (Kelly) Czarnecki and Richard Allen Czarnecki, all of Harrison; a daughter, Bertha Ann Czarnecki of Harrison; a brother, Donald Vollmer of Weidman, Michigan; five grandchildren: Mariah, Marquis, Makaily, Makenzie, and Joseph. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Paul Czarneki, who passed away on January 25, 1982.
   In keeping in Gloria’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory or Gloria may be considered to: Czarnecki family, in care of: Bertha A. Czarnecki. To share an online-condolence with the family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com  Arrangements were entrusted with the Stocking Funeral Home of Harrison, Michigan.

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FRANK D. WILLIAMS III

   Frank Douglas Williams, III, age 57 of Harrison, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at his home in Harrison. He was born the son of Frank Douglas and Beulah May (Lambert) Williams, II, on October 7, 1952 in Pontiac, Michigan. Mr. Williams was a self-employed carpenter, and enjoyed inventing new ideas. In his spare time, he spent his time fishing, hunting, and shooting skeet. He also had a passion for playing guitar and harmonica.
   Frank had lived in the Harrison area since 2007, where he had moved from Lake Station, Michigan.
   He is survived by his two daughters, Sooner Lee Earle of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Jessica Ashley (Michael) Benjamin of Barryton, Michigan; his two brothers, Robert (Dana) Williams also of Barryton, Michigan and Ronald (Ann) Williams of Wichita Falls, Texas; his sisters: Bonnie Monroe of Florida, Cathy (Ron) Boyette of Beebe, Arkansas, Loretta (Howard) Trout of Garland, Texas, Vera Morrow of Somerset, Kentucky, Cindy (Brian) Marksechzeski of Burkburnett, Texas; three grandchildren: Sherry, Casey and Abby Benjamin Decker; one great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a niece, Nacole Winter.
   In keeping with Frank’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time. Funeral arrangements were entrusted with the Stocking Funeral Home of Harrison. To share an online condolence with Frank’s family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.

JACK T. CONWAY
December 11, 1953 - December 17, 2009

   Jack T. Conway, 56 of Harrison, passed away, Thursday, December 17, 2009 at Covenant Health Care-Harrison Campus, Saginaw, Michigan. Jack was born December 11, 1953 in Gladwin, Michigan, the son of Thomas and Mary (Pilgrim) Conway. Mr. Conway was united in marriage to the former Christine Ballew on May 10, 1996 in Harrison.
   Jack was a life resident of Harrison where he owned and operated Conway’s Well Pump Service for fifteen years. Jack was a member of Local 1098-Laborers Union, where he worked the pipeline for a few years. Mr. Conway’s passion was classic cars. He enjoyed collecting, restoring and attending the car shows. Jack also enjoyed bowling, golfing, hunting and ice fishing.
   Surviving is his loving wife of thirteen years, Chris Conway of Harrison, three daughters: Rebecca Haskin and husband Wayne of Harrison, Jessica Saxton and fiancee Ramon Fuertes of St. Thomas-U.S. Virgin Islands, Amanda Conway and companion Jeremiah Guerrero of Harrison, two sons: Brian Saxton and wife Kimberly of Harrison and Adam Conway and wife Amy of Ashland, Missouri, eight grandchildren: Jasmine and Ryan Haskin, Devin Conway, Matthew Zullo, Keigen and Shalynn Saxton, Allison Conway and Goober, two step-grandchildren: Chase and Morgan Datzko, one sister, Jeanette Bigelow of Alma, Michigan, two half-brothers: Tom Bailey and wife Sue of DeWitt, Michigan, and Wally Bailey and wife Becky also of DeWitt, three cousins: Mike Conway and wife Melanie of Harrison, Steve Marston of Harrison and Glenn Wilcox also of Harrison. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter, Kaitlynn Conway.
   Visitation and family and friends gathering took place on Sunday, December 20, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison. Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Conway may be considered to: American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association. To share an online condolence or memory with Jack’s family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements for Mr. Conway were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.

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THELMA HELEN McGUIRE
October 22, 1931 - December 15, 2009

   Thelma Helen McGuire, 78 of Clare, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Tendercare of Clare. Thelma was born October 22, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Wilbur and Helen T. (Galnt) Harris. Thelma had resided in Harrison since 1991, coming from Lake Wales, Florida.
   Surviving Thelma are two daughters: Barbara Stoutenburg of Harrison and Peggy Roberts and husband Allen of Santa Clara, California, five sons: Thomas Ley and wife Shirley of Selma, North Carolina, William Ley and wife Patti of Springhill, Tennessee, Phillip Ley of Warren, Michigan, Richard Ley of Springhill and Michael Ley also of Springhill, one brother, Bill Harris and wife Kathleen of Eaton, Ohio, fourteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents.
   Funeral services for Thelma took place Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, with Pastor Eric Pittman officiating. Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. McGuire may be considered to: McGuire family, in care of: Barbara Stoutenburg. To share an online condolence or memory with Thelma’s family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989)539-7810.

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HAZEL I. AUSTIN

   Hazel I. Austin of St. Charles, Mich. passed away Christmas Eve at the Saginaw Senior Care and Rehab., at age 87. She was born March 8, 1922 in Manton, Mich. She had worked 10 years at the St. Johns High School Cafeteria. She had lived 17 years in Harrison, on the lake. She had belonged to the Boon Baptist Church. She loved to quilt. Her husband Leon Austin passed away in March of 1996. Surviving are her 3 children and their spouses: D. Michael Maxwell (Sharon), Tracey, MN., Linda (Barney) Watts, Chesaning, Karla (Jerry) Vietti, St. Charles. 10 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. 1 sister and 3 brothers have passed away. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will take place on Wed., December 30, 2009 at the Misiuk
   Funeral Home of Chesaning at 1:00 pm. Burial at Carland Cemetery. Friends may call at the Misiuk Funeral Home of Chesaning on Tuesday, Dec. 29 from 2-8 p.m. www.misiukfuneralhome.com

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