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 OBITUARIES

June 2007 Obituaries

RICHARD “DICK” NOWOSAD

   Richard "Dick" Michael Nowosad 74 of Harrison passed away Friday, May 25th, 2007 at Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center-Clare. Mr. Nowosad was born May 15, 1933 in Hamtramck, Michigan the son of Michael and Katherine (Ziolkowski) Nowosad. Mr. Nowosad served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Richard was united in marriage to the former Doris Ann Crampton on August 24, 1957 in Royal Oak, Michigan.
   Mr. Nowosad had resided in Harrison since 1997, coming from Madison Heights, Michigan. He was a member of the American Legion Post 404 of Harrison, where he was very proud to serve with the Honor Guard and the Fraternal Order of Eagles-Aerie #3541 of Harrison. While Richard resided in Madison Heights, he was involved in little league baseball, as a coach, manager and a commissioner. Richard enjoyed fishing and spending time on the lake.
   Surviving is his loving wife, Doris Ann Nowosad of Harrison, three sons: Michael Richard Nowosad and Donna of Holt, Michigan, Mark David Nowosad of Harrison Township, Michigan and Kim Daniel Nowosad and wife Terri of Sterling Heights, Michigan, one daughter, Katherine Ann Kleinow and husband Glenn of Clawson, Michigan, one brother, Thaddeus "Ted" Nowosad of Florida, two sisters: Lottie Kalakay of Detroit, Michigan and Irene Siekierda of Warren, Michigan, six grandchildren: Carl, Erica, David, Timothy "Tim", Kelsey and Rachel, plus several nieces and nephews. Mr. Nowosad was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Genevieve Biernacki.
   Memorial services were held Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, with Father Patrick Jankowiak officiating. Inurnment was in St. Athanasius Catholic Cemetery, Harrison, with military honors services conducted under the auspices of the American Legion Post 404 of Harrison. Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Nowosad may be considered to: American Red Cross Bereavement Military Fund. To share an online condolence with Richard's family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com  Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.

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HAZEL CHRISTINE HUBERT

   Hazel Christine Hubert, age 69, of Harrison, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2007 at the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center in Clare, Michigan. She was born the daughter of Arthur C. and Christine (Winters) Bischoff on November 7, 1937 in Great Berrington, Massachusetts. She was united in marriage to Lester Hubert on February 23, 1980 in Taylor, Michigan. Mr. Hubert preceded Hazel in death on March 16, 1993.
   Mrs. Hubert had resided in Harrison since 1983, coming from Leslie, Michigan. Hazel was a life member of the American Legion Post 404 Ladies Auxiliary of Harrison.
   Surviving are her loving children, two sons: Daniel Patch and wife Mary of Houghton Lake, Michigan and Darren Patch and wife Shawna of Franklin, Indiana, two daughters: Sarah M. Fini and husband Dennis of Taylor and Nora Torzewski of Erie, Michigan, three step-sons: Dale Hubert of Harrison, Michael Hubert of New Boston, Michigan and David Hubert and wife Carla of Taylor, three step-daughters: Cheryl Shover and husband Steve of Flat Rock, Michigan, Debra Pellashok of New Boston and Kay Ford and husband Daniel of Woodhaven, Michigan, four brothers: Arthur Bischoff of St. Louis, Missouri, Joshua Bischoff and wife Linda of Napoleon, Michigan, Johnathon Bischoff and wife Wanda of Francis, Oklahoma and Jeremiah Bischoff also of Francis, Oklahoma, two sisters: Marty Kasperzak and husband Vince of Howell, Michigan and Karen Heiney also of Howell, twelve grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Hazel also was preceded in death by her parents, the father of her children, Eugene S. Patch, two sons: David and Michael Patch, one step-son, Donald Hubert, one sister, Sarah Bischoff and two grandchildren: Stephanie Christine Patch-Petty and Joseph Torzewski.
Memorial services for Hazel were held Tuesday, June 12th 2007 at 1:00 p.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, with Rev. Calvin D. Long officiating. Memorial contributions may be considered to: The Family of Hazel C. Hubert. To share an online condolence with Hazel's family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com  Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989)539-7810.

ROGER ERNEST KLEINHARDT

   Roger Ernest Kleinhardt, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Clare, after a lengthy illness on June 11, 2007. He was born in Clare County on April 21, 1915, the second of four sons to the Rev. Charles E. and Nina V. (Spigelmire) Kleinhardt. He was married to Vera Irene Hendrie in Clare County by his Father in 1935. They were married for 71 years. Roger retired from CMF in Clare on August 23, 1980 after 24 years. He had previously worked at Bower Roller Bearing in Detroit, Holley Carburetor in Clare, the Clare County Road Commission, Magnus Tractor Sales, and also farmed throughout his entire life. He enjoyed showing his small engines and antique tools after his retirement. He was a member of the 20 Lakes Tractor Club and traveled throughout Michigan to numerous steam engine shows. He also enjoyed auctions, gardening, camping, hunting and fishing.
   He is survived by his loving wife and care giver, Vera and their five children, Joyce (Bob) Schellhas, Carol (Tom) Beatty, Jay (Karen) Kleinhardt, Gayla (Del) Wiley and Karen (Mike Ireland) Kleinhardt. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Bobby (Caroline) Schellhas, Tammy (Kevin) Haynak, Shelia (Luke) Line, Keith (Teri) Beatty, Kraig (Andrea) Beatty, Jaime Kleinhardt, Jody Kleinhardt, Carrie (Michael) Mcfalda, Janelle (John) McFalden, Pat Jesse, Shad Smith, Sommer Wiley, Jim Wiley, Jay Wiley, and Ryan Kleinhardt; 16 great grandchildren; brother Charles (Enna) Kleinhardt; sister-in-law Dola (Floyd) Kleinhardt, and numerous nieces and nephews. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Royal and Robert, and a sister-in-law Ann Kleinhardt.
   Services will take place on Thursday, June 14 at 11:00 A.M. at the Clare United Methodist Church with Pastor Dennis Bromley and Mr. Lawrence D. Wyman, Sr. officiating. Burial will be in the Cherry Grove Cemetery in Clare. Friends may meet with Rogers's family on Wednesday, June 13th from 2-5 and 7-9 at the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to MidMichigan Visiting Nurses, 3007 N. Saginaw Road, Midland, Michigan 48640. On-line guestbook at www.stephenson-wyman.com

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JOANNE MARIE ROBBINS

   Joanne Marie Robbins 68 of Harrison passed away Thursday, June 7, 2007 at her home. Joanne was born September 12, 1938 in Deckerville, Michigan, the daughter of Harold and Arlie L. (Yake) Wolck. Joanne had resided in Harrison since 1987, coming from West Bloomfield, Michigan. Mrs. Robbins enjoyed gardening, caring for her flowers and had a great love for nature.
   Surviving is her loving daughter, Carol A. Wood of Harrison, her mother, Arlie L. Wolck also of Harrison, three granddaughters: Erin Lee Jordan and husband Travis, Kelly Ann Wood and Katie Jo Wood, one great-granddaughter, Montana Rose Jordan. Joanne was preceded in death by her father.
   Funeral services were held Monday, June 11, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison. Burial was in Downing Cemetery, Deckerville, Michigan. Memorial contributions in memory of Joanne may be considered to: Pardee Cancer Treatment Fund of Clare County. To share an online condolence with Joanne's family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.

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