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CARL ALBERT NOLAND
Carl Noland (Lefty),
93, passed away on April 17, 2009 at 12:40 pm at his residence in
Valrico, Florida. He retired 30 years ago to Valrico after raising his
family in Harrison, Michigan.
His children he loved and who loved him were present: Mike
(Marcie), Patrick (Nancy), Kay (Gerry) Willey and Molly (Ken). Lefty and
his wife Dot (she preceded him in death on April 25, 1999) have 13
grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.
Lefty was born in Calumet, Michigan on March 25, 1916 to Mary (Kubiak)
and Frank Nowakowski. He had 3 brothers (Frank, Jack and Cy) and 2
sisters (Agnes and Martha).
Lefty and Dot were married for 62 years and were buddies all their
lives. Their love, care and generosity for others were passed on to
their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
His legacy was bringing out the best in those he met with his
smile, humor and the twinkle in his eyes. He had a silent motto: don’t
criticize, condemn or complain and he lived up to that. He wanted
everyone around him to enjoy life. He was a servant to others.
He worked in the CC Camps during the depression, was a barber,
worked in a Steel Mill and owned an IGA store with his brother-in-law.
Lefty was in the grocery business in Michigan most of his life and both
he and Dot owned a small, very successful, party store (Lefty’s
Superette) for 15 years in Harrison, Michigan.
His love of golf with Dot (and especially beating his children at
golf) was part of his life at Devil's Knob Golf Course in Harrison and
Buckhorn Golf Course in Florida. His golfing friends in both Harrison
and Valrico were a major joy in his and Dot’s life. He and Dave Harper
were announcers at the Harrison High School football and basketball
games during the 50's, 60's and 70's.
Both Dot and Lefty were involved at St. Athanasius Church in
Harrison, Michigan throughout their lives and he was an usher, lector,
Eucharistic Minister and major decision maker in the churches growth for
over 50 years. Both were very spiritual people.
A Catholic Funeral Liturgy will be held Saturday, June 20, 2009 at
11:00 a.m. from St. Athanasius Catholic Church, Harrison, with Father
Noel Rudy officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Athanasius Catholic
Cemetery, Harrison.
Arrangements for Mr. Noland were entrusted with Stocking Funeral
Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.
Donations can be given to either St. Athanasius Catholic Church in
Harrison, Michigan at 310 S. Broad St. (48625) or Life Path Hospice at
12973 N. Telecom Parkway, Suite 100, Temple Terrace, FL 33637
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MARJORIE L. DAVIS
Marjorie L. Davis,
age 94 of Freeport, Michigan, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2009. She
was born on February 20, 1915 in Marshall, Michigan, the daughter of
John E. and Ethel B. (Clark) Hoyt. She married Kenneth Davis on January
15, 1955 in Marshall, Michigan. Mrs. Davis had resided in Freeport since
1997, coming from the Albion and Harrison, Michigan areas.
She is survived by her two sons, Michael (Bonnie) Brooks of
Wellington, Indiana and Blaine (Linda) Brooks of Harrison, Michigan, her
four daughters, Barbara (Lloyd) Spencer of Albion, Michigan, Sue
(Dennis) Johnson of Harrison, Michigan, Martha E. Morgan of Freeport,
Michigan and Kathleen Davis of Albion, Michigan, her sister, Ruth
(Russell) Rocho of Marshall, Michigan and numerous grandchildren and
great grandchildren. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband,
Kenneth in 1986, her parents, four sons, Alston, Larry, Kenneth and
John, three daughters, Joan, Paula and Kay, five brothers, Howard, John,
Frank, Samuel and Donald and two sisters, Martha and Donna.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 9th at 11:30 am at the
Grace Baptist Church, 500 Cosmopolitan St., Marshall Michigan. Graveside
services at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Harrison, Michigan are pending. To
share an online condolence with the family of Marjorie Davis, you are
asked to visit
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
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DUAINE LASHBROOK
Duaine Lashbrook,
age 44 of Harrison, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2009 suddenly in
Florida.
He was born March 25, 1965 in Port Huron, Michigan, the son of
George & Carol Lashbrook.
Surviving Mr. Lashbrook are sons; Douglas & wife, Dennis, Joseph & wife
Johanna, sister; Teresa, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family
members & friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial dinner will take place on Saturday, May 16, 1pm at
McFarland’s in Harrison.
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PENNY SUE BURGESS
1952-2009
Penny Sue Burgess,
56, of Harrison, suddenly passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009. Penny was
born July 23, 1952 in Holly, Michigan, the daughter of John and Irene
(Shafer) Judson. Penny was united in marriage to Mr. James R. Burgess on
September 26, 1981 in Fenton, Michigan.
Mrs. Burgess had resided in Harrison since 1981, moving from
Fenton. Penny was a member of Leota Community Church, Leota, Michigan,
where she was a Leader with A.W.A.N.A. Mrs. Burgess was co-owner and
operator of Burgess Equipment of Harrison. Penny was a member of the
Michigan Bow Hunters Association, Michigan Trail Riders, Clare County
4H, Harrison Sportsman Club and volunteered many hours with the Literacy
Council. Penny enjoyed archery, horses, gardening, cooking and caring
for her family and friends.
Surviving is her loving husband, James R. Burgess of Harrison, one
son, Joe Burgess of Rome, Georgia, her parents, John and Irene Judson of
Fenton, paternal grandmother, Eula Becker of Clare, one brother, Bill
Judson of Fenton, one sister, Sally Ellis and husband Greg of Las Vegas,
Nevada, plus many nieces, nephews and friends.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Mrs. Burgess was held
Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison,
with Pastor Jerry Britton officiating. Memorial contributions in memory
of Penny may be considered to: Leota Community Church. To share an
online condolence with Penny's family, please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com
Arrangements for Mrs. Burgess were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home,
Harrison (989) 539-7810.
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MYRTH M. BURWICK
Myrth M. Burwick,
79, passed away after a long illness, on May 8, 2009 in Bay City,
Michigan. She was born on October 16, 1929 in Gladwin, Michigan to James
& Iva Grace (Wright) Looker. She married Roy W. Griffin of Harrison,
Michigan in 1945 and lived in Gladwin County for the next 21 years. She
became Mrs. Loyal (Red) Burwick in 1966 and lived in Washington and
Idaho for the next 8 years. Myrth returned to Flint, Michigan in 1974
and lived there until 2006, when she moved to Bay County. She was a
homemaker most of her life, but spent 12 years working as a nurse’s aid
in St. Ignatius Hospital and Briarwood Manor. She loved nature,
especially birds, flowers, and her own little pond.
Myrth is survived by her son: Kevin Griffin of Houston, Texas;
daughter: Mary Griffin of Colfax, Washington; daughter: Linda (John)
Calhoun of Beaverton, Michigan; 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren,
14 nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by one great grandson;
parents: James & Iva Looker; 1 brother, 4 sisters, and 1 nephew.
Following her wishes, Myrth will be cremated and a private memorial
service will be held by her family.
Condolences may be sent to Linda (John) Calhoun, 3770 W. Lang Rd.,
Beaverton, Michigan, 48612, who will forward them to other family
members. Arrangements made by Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin,
Michigan.
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