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LEE CULVER DARLING
September 12, 1925 - December 3, 2009
Mr. Lee Culver
Darling, 84 of Harrison, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2009 at
King Nursing and Rehabilitation Community of Houghton Lake, Michigan.
Lee was born September 13, 1925 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Leroy C.
and Maude (Davis) Darling. Mr. Darling served his country in the United
States Marine Corp during World War II. Lee had resided in Harrison
since 1966, coming from Lansing, Michigan. Lee was united in marriage to
the former Brenda Sue Foster on October 2, 1989 in Harrison.
Lee retired from the State of Michigan after many years of service.
Mr. Darling was a life member of Harrison V.F.W. Post 1075, life member
of D.A.V. and a life member of American Legion Post 404 of Harrison.
Surviving is his wife, Brenda S. Darling of Harrison, one son,
Scott Darling also of Harrison, three daughters: Toni Darling of Bell,
Florida, Teri Darling also of Bell, Florida and Tracy Gillie and husband
Roger of Harrison, one step-son, Gary Lee Smith and wife Debbie of
Palatka, Florida, five grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. Mr.
Darling was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life Memorial service was held on Monday, December
7, 2009 at 1:00 pm from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, with Rev.
Lonnie Severance officiating. Military honors will be conducted under
the auspices of American Legion Post 404 of Harrison. Memorial
contributions in memory of Mr. Darling may be considered to: Heartland
Hospice of Roscommon County. To share an online memory or condolence
with Lee’s family, please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com
Arrangements for Mr. Darling were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home,
Harrison (989) 539-7810.
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DAVID H. HUSCHKE
David H. Huschke
of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away at the age of 68 years on Sunday
November 22, 2009 at his residence following a lingering illness. He was
born in Williamston, Mi., having spent his young life growing up with
his family and attended school in Harrison. He was the son of the late
Charles and Agnes (Smith)Huschke.
David is survived by his wife Faye (O’Quinn) Huschke of Brunswick,
Georgia, a son David Wayne Huschke of West Palm Beach, Fl. , a daughter
Sarah Louise Freas, husband Thomas of Cumming, Ga., a step daughter
Kerrie Kiwak McPike, husband Neil of Reading, Pa., a sister Jackie (Huschke)Chaffee,
husband Dale of Harrison - six grandchildren, David Tyler Huschke,
Jillian Reba Huschke, Devon Freas, Kyle Freas, Cameron Freas and
Kristofer McPike, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
David was preceded in death by his first wife Reba. Both parents, a
brother Paul Huschke, two sisters, Irene Jackson and Charlene Sharp.
David served with the U.S. Navy from 1958 until 1964. Taking up his
residence in Brunswick, Ga., he lived there with his family until his
passing. He retired from the LCP plant in 1994. David was an avid
sportsmen and outdoorsman, loved life. He was a member of the Emanuel
United Methodist Church.
Internment is in the Palmetto Cemetery, Brunswick, Ga.
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DONALD E. NAILOR
July 19, 1946 - December 9, 2009
Donald E. Nailor,
63 of Harrison, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2009. Don was born
July 19, 1946 in Cohoes, New York, the son of Ernest and Doris (Pouliott)
Nailor. Mr. Nailor was united in marriage to the former Ravina L. Repass
on December 26, 1992 in Plymouth, Michigan.
Don had resided in Harrison since 1996, moving from Wayne,
Michigan. Don retired from Ford Motor Company after thirty-two years of
service. Mr. Nailor was a member of Harrison Eagles Aerie 3541, where he
served as secretary and was a prior president of the club. Mr. Nailor
currently served as chairman of Michigan Eagles District 12. Don was an
avid fisherman, hunter, gardener and golfer.
Surviving is his loving wife of sixteen years, Ravina L. Nailor of
Harrison, two daughters: Linda Brown and husband Darin of Elsie,
Michigan and Lisa Green and husband Ross of Farmington Hills, Michigan,
four sons: Michael Nailor and Tina Spanos of Livonia, Michigan, Joseph
Nailor and wife Lisa of Southgate, Michigan, Chuck Schwind of Wixom,
Michigan and Robert Schwind and fiancee Heather Malroy of San Antonio,
Texas, eleven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, plus numerous nieces,
nephews and friends. Mr. Nailor was preceded in death by his parents.
Celebration of Life services for Mr. Nailor was held Monday,
December 14, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison,
with Officers and Members of Harrison Eagles Aerie 3541 officiating.
Interment is in Pleasant Plains Cemetery, Harrison. Memorial
contributions in memory of Mr. Nailor may be considered to: Gladwin
Veterinary Clinic, 4196 W. M-61, Gladwin, MI 48624. To share an online
memory or condolence with Donald’s family, please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements for Mr. Nailor were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home,
Harrison (989)539-7810.
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LIBBY MARIE DUMA
MAY 9, 1930 - DECEMBER 5, 2009
Libby Marie Duma,
79 of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Harrison passed away Saturday, December
5, 2009 at her daughter’s home. Libby was born May 9, 1930 in West
Branch, Michigan, the daughter of Charlie Elsworth and Clara (Mathews)
Twinning. Libby was united in marriage to Mr. Louis F. Duma Sr. on
October 9, 1953 in West Branch. Mr. Duma preceded Libby in death on June
1, 2000.
Libby had resided in Harrison since 1967, moving from Fort Leonard
Wood, Missouri. Libby had owned and operated Libby’s Family Hair Care of
Harrison for many years. Mrs. Duma was a past member of Harrison V.F.W.
Post 1075 Ladies Auxiliary.
Surviving are four daughters: Janice Bonesse and husband Arthur of
Phoenix, Arizona, Dana Sexton and husband Gary of Kingman, Arizona,
Helen Williams and husband Matthew of Mt. Pleasant and LouAnn Seeney and
Kellie Pavlawk of Gladwin, two sons: Daniel Duma and wife Rita of
Harrison and Louis Duma and wife Susan also of Harrison, three sisters:
Dorothy Dow and husband Ernest, Lillian Torsch and Donna Reminder and
husband Leo, sixteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, plus
numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Duma also was preceded in death by her
parents.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Mrs. Duma will be held
Friday, December 11, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. from Community of Christ Church,
Harrison. Inurnment will take place in Pleasant Plains Cemetery,
Harrison, immediately following services. To share an online condolence
with Libby’s family, please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com
Arrangements for Mrs. Duma were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home,
Harrison (989) 539-7810.
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NANCY A. GREEN
Nancy A. Green,
age 68 of Lake, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009 following a
courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born the daughter of Lynn and
Ruby (Brand) Snyder on June 14, 1941 in Hillsdale. She was united in
marriage to Michael Green on August 5, 1972 in Lansing.
Nancy had attended Jackson Business College. She had worked for the
State of Michigan for 34 years as a receptionist for the Department of
Transportation, and then as a Graphic Designer for the Michigan Travel
Bureau. She had moved to Lake to live in the outdoors and enjoy the
wildlife around her home. Nancy enjoyed spending time outdoors; golfing,
camping, and snowmobiling. She liked to travel, spending her winters in
Florida, fishing, boating, golfing, and relaxing at the beach. Then
coming back home to Spring Lake for the summer in the north, where she
golfed, camped, relaxed at Lake George, and did some traveling including
a few trips to Alaska. She was a member of the Clare Eagles, the
Harrison Moose Lodge, and the Lake George Boosters Club.
Nancy is survived by her husband Michael; son Douglas (Jenny) of
Battle Creek; grandchildren Kailin and Brendan; a brother Lee (Jean)
Snyder of Hillsdale; cousins Fred and Beth Nichols, Bob and Gail
Nichols, and Menno and Mary Jane Stukey, Sharon and Gary Carrier, and
Jim Snyder; as well as her dog Lacy. Nancy was predeceased by her
parents.
Funeral Services will take place on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at
1 P.M. at the Farwell Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home with Rev.
Kurt Eichinger officiating. Burial will be in the Freeman Twp. Cemetery
in Lake. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday from
6-8 P.M. and Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Memorial contributions may be
made to the following charities; Lake George Booster Club Building Fund,
Mid Michigan Hospice, Hope Lodge of Grand Rapids, CaringBridge.org, and
the Gift of Life Michigan (supporting organ donors & recipients).
Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. If you are unable to
attend Nancy’s services please consider leaving her family an online
condolence at
www.stephenson-wyman.com, or
www.caringbridge.org/visit/nancygreen
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MICHAEL SNYDER
Michael Snyder,
age 65 of Murfreesboro died Tuesday December 8, 2009. He was a native of
Ohio and a resident of Murfreesboro for the past 30 years. He was
preceded in death by his mother, Doris Ware Snyder. He was retired from
Bridgestone and was a volunteer with Middle Tennessee Medical Center.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Snyder; son, Jeff and his wife
Michelle Snyder of Murfreesboro; daughter, Kristy and her husband Marty
Gilbert of Murfreesboro; father Walter Snyder of Ohio; sister Marilyn
Dickel of Ohio; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Meghan Snyder, Becca, Erin
and Matt Gilbert.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Snyder
to the volunteer services at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. Woodfin
Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. 615-893-5151
www.woodfinchapel.com.
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