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 OBITUARIES

October 2006 Obituaries

ZOEE A. WILLIAMS

   Zoee Alexandria Williams, ten months of age, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center-Midland. Zoee was born on November 22, 2005 at Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center-Clare, to Ms. Beverly Nicole Williams.
   Surviving are her mother; Beverly Nicole Williams of Harrison, maternal grandparents; Patricia Jean Drymiller of Plattsmouth, Nebraska and David Williams and Penny Barron of Harrison, maternal great-grandmothers; Eleanor Drymiller of Medford, Wisconsin and Beverley Jean Williams of Ellenton, Florida, plus numerous aunts, uncles and many cousins. Zoee was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandfathers; Gerald Joseph Drymiller and George J. Williams.
   Funeral services were held Saturday, September 30, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, with Father Jerome Niedermier officiating. Interment was in St. Athanasius Catholic Cemetery, Harrison. Memorial contributions in memory of Zoee, may be considered to: The Williams Family. To share an online condolence with Zoee’s family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.   Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.

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DONALD KELLY NEMITZ

   Donald Kelly Nemitz age 50, passed away suddenly on September 2nd, 2006 in Cape Coral, Florida.
   Donald was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 19, 1956 to Patricia Mae Nemitz and Donald Karl Nemitz.
   Surviving are his two sons, Donald Sean Nemitz and Michael Shane Nemitz both from Akron, Ohio, a daughter Kelly Nemitz of Florida. His mother Patricia Nemitz DeBarr of Harrison, Michigan. Three brothers, Tom Nemitz and wife Barbara of Saginaw, Michigan, Michael Nemitz and Michelle LaDeere of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, Bill Nemitz and Sherry Hoyland of Harrison, Michigan. Four sisters, Patty Everett and husband John of Syracuse, New York, Barbara Yocolano and husband John of Perry, Michigan, Noreen Adsit and husband Randy of Harrison, Michigan, and Nancy Nemitz and Bob Favell of Gladwin, Michigan.
   He was preceded in death by his father Donald Karl Nemitz.
   In keeping with his families wishes, Donald was cremated and the family will hold a private memorial on October 5, 2006. He will be laid to rest at the pleasant plain cemetery in Harrison, Michigan.

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BONNIE PRITCHARD

   Bonnie Pritchard, 71, beloved sister, wife and mother, medical miracle and source of immense strength and faith to everyone who knew her, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, September 24th, 2006.
   Bonnie was born October 20th, 1934 the daughter of Willes and Myrtie (Bruner) Richardson in Mt. Pleasant, MI. She is predeceased by her sisters Shirley Trojanek and Virginia Wellman.
   She is survived by her sister Patricia (Linus) Sprague, husband Nelson Pritchard, daughters Cindy Pritchard and Dee (Dave) Ellis, sons Tony (Linda) Pritchard and Troy Pritchard, 5 grandchildren Michael (Margaret) Pritchard, Benjamin Pritchard, David, Seth & Levi Ellis and 7 great-grandchildren.
   Bonnie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Midland, MI where she and Nelson, her husband of 48 years, have resided since 1967.
   Bonnie was a devout Christian who made it her life’s work to follow the Lord and nurture her family.
   She also loved to sing, crochet & listen to the Bill Gaither gospel group.
   Her body was laid to rest after 1PM graveside service Wednesday, September 27th, 2006 in the Surrey Township Cemetery in Farwell, MI. Pastor Dan Dickerson will officiate.
   Her spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved her.
Services were entrusted to the Campbell - Stocking Family Funeral Home, Farwell.

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MARILYN JEAN REID

   Marilyn J. Reid, age 44, of Harrison, formerly of Royal Oak, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper Campus of Saginaw. She was born June 12, 1962 in Ferndale, Michigan, the daughter of Jack M. and Shirley Ann (Bowers) Ellis. Marilyn married Frank Blake Reid on October 3, 1983 in Harrison, Michigan.
   Mrs. Reid was a past member of the Women of the Moose Chapter #1804 of Harrison. Marilyn loved working on her computer, playing cards, Bingo, collecting bears and spending time with her grandchildren.
   Surviving Marilyn are her loving husband, Frank, her mother; Shirley Ellis of Harrison, two daughters; Rebecca and husband Kacy McCure and Melanie and husband James Johnroe all of Bay City, Michigan, two sisters; Cindy and husband Larry Smith and Linda and husband John Loria all of Harrison, two grandchildren; Alex Muringer and Alton Johnroe, two nieces; Stacy Smith and Lindsay Loria and one nephew, Jason Loria.
   She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Ellis on May 26, 2005.
   Funeral Services were held on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Stocking Funeral Home with Pastor Gerald Baxter officiating. Memorial contributions may be considered to the Reid family. Inurnment will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Harrison. Those wishing to share an on-line condolence with Marilyn’s family are invited to do so at: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.

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