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 OBITUARIES

January 2007 Obituaries

TERRY R. BRONDSTETTER

   Brondstetter, Terry R., 62 years old of Hemlock, Michigan.
   Beloved son, husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend passed away suddenly, Sunday, December 24, 2006 at his residence.
   Terry was born January 15, 1944 in Twining, Michigan to Robert and Margaret (Gartner) Brondstetter. He married Sandra Arthur, June 29, 1973. She survives him. He was owner of Harrison Carpet and Sleep Shop. He was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran church in Harrison. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, woodworking and playing with his grandchildren.
   Surviving besides his wife and parents are five daughters and their husbands:Teri-Sue and Terry Johnson, Flint, MI.; Shelly and Dave Wangler, West Branch, MI.; Sheila Young and her special friend, Norm Piotrowski, Linwood, MI.; Lacy and Glenn Hardy, Auburn, MI.; Jody and Matt Dowland, Midland, Mi.; eleven grandchildren, Melissa and Tiffany Johnson; Brian, Brad, Brett, Kyle and Jake Wangler; Joe and Josh Young; Brenden Hardy and Mason Dowland; a sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Joe Kozumplik, Freeland, MI.; his mother-in-law, Bernice Arthur; a sister-in-law, Judy Freeman and her husband Leroy; two nephews and their wives, Scott and Karen Freeman; Craig and Melissa Freeman. He was predeceased by a brother, Bobby Brondstetter.
   The funeral service took place at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 29, 2006, at St. Peters Lutheran Church, 2461 N. Raucholz Rd. Hemlock. Rev. Edward Pankow and Rev. Michael W. Schaedig officiated with burial in Owen Cemetery. Friends may call at the W. L. Case and Co. Funeral Chapel, 201 N. Miller Rd. from 2:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday and then at the Church from 9:00 a.m. Friday until the time of the funeral service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Harrison, St. Peters Lutheran Church, Hemlock or the A.L.S. Foundation. www.casefuneralhome.com

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THOMAS A. CAMPBELL

   Thomas A. Campbell 63 of Ypsilanti, Michigan, formerly of Harrison, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital, Ypsilanti. Mr. Campbell was born April 23, 1943 in Enid, Oklahoma, the son of Atwood A. and Susan J. (Beemer) Campbell.
   Surviving are his brother; Mr. Homer Campbell and wife Sue of Marquette, Michigan. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents.
   Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, with Elder Dale Beavers officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Plains Cemetery, Harrison. To share an online condolence with Thomas’s family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.

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KRISTEN MARIE STRATTON

   Kristen Marie Stratton 40, of Hatton Township, Harrison passed away Sunday, December 24, 2006 at Saint Mary’s Mercy Medical Center-Grand Rapids, Michigan. Kristen was born January 11, 1966 in Livonia, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur P. and Patricia A. (Nelson) Harrington. Kristen had resided in the Harrison area since 1978, coming from Farmington Hills, Michigan.
   Kristen enjoyed fishing, boating, snowmobiling, camping, bowling, playing bingo and crocheting. Kristen loved her dogs and was an avid Detroit Red Wings fan.
   Surviving are her loving daughters; Kiley A.E. Stratton of Harrison and Kelsey M. Stratton also of Harrison, a special companion and friend; Eric Hubble of Harrison, parents; Arthur “Art” and Patricia “Pat” Harrington also of Harrison, two sisters; Kimberly Walker of Farmington Hills, and Kelly Doyle of Williamsburg, Virginia, several aunts and uncles and many nieces and nephews.
   Funeral services were held Thursday, December 28, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, with Rev. Steve Dobyns officiating. Burial was in St. Athanasius Catholic Cemetery, Harrison. Memorial contributions in memory of Ms. Stratton may be considered to: American Cancer Society. To share an online condolence to Kristen’s family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.

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MAXINE E. FREDERICK

   Maxine Elinor Frederick 76 of Remus, Michigan passed away Monday, January 1, 2007 at her family’s home. Maxine was born April 8, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of William Freemont Joles Sr. and Mary Evelyn (McKinnon) Joles. Maxine was united in marriage to Walter A. Frederick Jr. on April 14, 1949 in Bear Lake, Michigan. Mr. Frederick preceded Maxine in death on December 4, 1990.
   Mrs. Frederick had resided in Harrison and Florida for many years. Maxine’s greatest joy was taking care of her grandchildren. Maxine was a past member of the V.F.W. Post 1075 of Harrison, Ladies Auxiliary.
   Surviving are her loving daughters; Judy Kushmaul and husband Alvin of Arcadia, Michigan and Kathy Strong and husband Robert of Remus, three sons; Roger Frederick and wife April of Spring Lake, Florida, Jonathan Frederick of Novi, Michigan and Patrick Frederick and wife Cynthia of Caledonia, Michigan, one brother; Daniel A. Joles and wife Linda of Detroit, Michigan, one sister; Sandra A. Myers of Clearwater, Florida, fourteen grandchildren: Timothy, Christopher, Heather, Kristina, Matthew, Samantha, Daniel, Nicholas, Amanda, Candace, Kami, Tanner, Haylie and Gracie, seven great-grandchildren: Jackson, Luke, Caleb, Jacob, Morgan, Madison and Calvin, plus many nieces and nephews. Maxine was also preceded in death by her parents and two sons; Harvey Frederick in 1977 and Jeffrey Frederick in 1988.
   Funeral services were held on Friday, January 5, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, with Rev. Tony Reynolds officiating. Burial is in Pleasant Plains Cemetery, Harrison. Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Frederick may be considered to: Hospice of Central Michigan. To share an online condolence with Maxine’s family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989)539-7810.

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