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 OBITUARIES

September 2007 Obituaries (Page 2)

RONALD BENTLEY SR.

   Ronald Eugene Bentley Sr., 77 of Harrison passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at his home. Mr. Bentley was born February 2, 1930 in Midland County, Michigan, the son of Manley and Gladys (Lambert) Bentley.
   Ronald had resided in Harrison several years, moving from Gladwin, County. Ronald was united in marriage to Dianne S. Gamble on November 13, 1987 in Midland, Michigan. Mr. Bentley was a member of the Local 706. He enjoyed traveling, camping and fishing. Ronald was an accomplished guitar and banjo player.
   Surviving is his loving wife, Dianne S. Bentley of Harrison, seven sons: Greg Bentley and wife Linda of Harrison, David Bentley of Harrison, Ronald Bentley Jr. of Clare, Kevin and Kalvin Bentley of Georgia, Joseph Bentley and wife Lesa of Clare and Jeffery Bentley and wife Jolina of Georgia, one step-son, Craig Atwell and wife Tonya of Harrison, three daughters: Ronda Barber and husband Robert of Temple, Michigan, Nevada Nutter and husband Gary of Winn, Michigan and Dawn Bufford and husband Kevin of Newberry, Michigan, one daughter in law, Cheryl Bentley of Harrison, two brothers: Wayne Bentley and wife Dorothy of Gladwin and Micheal Bentley and wife Tammy of Roscommon, Michigan, three sisters: Onalee Johnson and husband Vic of Midland, Sharon Graves and husband Bill of St. Helen, Michigan and Michelle Still and husband Fred of Gladwin, thirty one grandchildren, twenty two great-grandchildren plus numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Bentley was preceded in death by his parents, two sons: Roger and Robie Bentley, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
   A celebration of life service for Ronald will be held on September 23, 2007. In following Mr. Bentley's wishes, immediate cremation has taken place. To share an online condolence with Ronald's family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.

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RHONDA KAY ALLEN

   Rhonda Kay Allen, 46 of Harrison passed away Monday, September 3, 2007 at her home. Rhonda was born October 16, 1960 in Rensselaer, Indiana, the daughter of Max and Erma Pauline (Yoder) Wiseman. Rhonda had resided in Harrison since 1993, coming from Vicksburg, Michigan.
   Rhonda was united in marriage to Robert Allen Jones on August 26, 2007 in Harrison. Rhonda enjoyed fishing, watching movies and spending time with her grandchildren. Rhonda had a special love for angels and water fountains.
   Surviving is her husband, Robert Allen Jones of Harrison, one daughter, Brandy Lynn Allen of Gladwin, Michigan, one son, Brian Arthur Allen of Harrison, three sisters: Teresa Hanchett of Harrison, Paula Fouts and husband Carl also of Harrison and Patty Schoonmaker and husband John of Gladwin, six grandchildren: Lakisha, Jacob, Joseph, Summer, A.J. and Joselin, plus many nieces and nephews. Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, David Wiseman, one sister, Marsha Lynn Clem and a brother in law, Andy Hanchett.
   Celebration of life memorial services will be held Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison. Memorial contributions in memory of Rhonda may be considered to: Robert Allen Jones. To share an online condolence with Rhonda's family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home Inc. of Harrison.

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JACQUELINE S. MITCHEM

   Jacqueline S. Mitchem, age 55, of Harrison, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2007 at the Mid-Michigan Regional Medical Center in Clare. She was born the daughter of Burton and Beverly (Young) Truax on July 28, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan. On July 29, 1977, she was united in marriage to Robert Clark Mitchem in Giles, West Virginia. Jacqueline enjoyed: reading, gardening and tending to her flowers. One of her greatest-passions was spending time with her grandson, Nathaniel Mitchem. She had lived in the Harrison area since 1995 where she had moved from Van, West Virginia.
   She is survived by her sons, Jason Mitchem and his fiancee, Susan Balthis and Brandon Mitchem all from Harrison; two brothers, Gary (Terrie) Truax of Fowlerville, Michigan and Ralph (Karmen) Truax of Livonia, Michigan; her sisters, Deborah (Mardon) Rothwell of Imlay City, Michigan and Denise Buckingham of Harrison; her grandson, Nathaniel Mitchem of Harrison; her sister-in-law, Charlotte (Kevin) Larson of South Lyon, Michigan; a close friend of the family, Mike Pomerville of Harrison, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Robert Clark Mitchem, who preceded her in death on October 17, 2004.
   Memorial services took place on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at the Stocking Funeral Home with Elder Dale Beavers officiating. Those wishing to express their sympathies with a memorial contribution are asked to consider the Nathaniel Mitchem Trust Fund. Funeral arrangements were entrusted with the Stocking Funeral Home in Harrison.

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AUDREY VIRGINIA BRADD

   Audrey Virginia Bradd, 83 of Harrison passed away Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Tendercare-Clare. Audrey was born November 15, 1923 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the daughter of Elmer and Mary (LaLone) Trumble. Audrey was united in marriage to Thomas William Bradd, he preceded her in death in 1968.
   Mrs. Bradd had resided in Harrison since 1959, coming from Midland, Michigan. Audrey was a member of the Harrison branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Audrey was a past member of the Harrison Moonlighters C.B. Club.
   Surviving Audrey are seven grandchildren: Shawn Bradd of Shepherd, Michigan, Katherine Miller and husband Jeff of Lake City, Michigan, Sharon Gendron and husband Gary of Harrison, Diana Bradd of Harrison, Audrey Bradd also of Harrison, Anna Sperry of Chesaning, Michigan and Christina Bradd of Harrison, fifteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bradd also was preceded in death by her parents, two sons: Gerald Trumble and Andrew Bradd, two granddaughters: Paula May Bradd and Sherry Lee Bradd and several sisters and brothers.
   Funeral services were held Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison with President Joel Johnson and Elder William L. Comer. Burial was in Pleasant Plains Cemetery, Harrison. To share an online condolence with Audrey's family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.

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