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CORPORAL TODD MOTLEY
Cpl. Todd Aaron Motley, Troop B,
6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry, Ft. Hood, Texas, 23 of Clare, formerly of
Harrison, was killed on Friday, September 14, 2007, in Muqdadiyah, Iraq
while serving his country in the United States Army. Cpl. Motley was
born June 9, 1984 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Berry J. and Renee
V. (Gleason) Motley.
Todd graduated from Clare Pioneer High School, Clare, Michigan in
2003. He joined the United States Army on March 21 2005. He was
posthumously promoted to Corporal. His awards include: Bronze Star,
Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal,
Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service
Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge and Weapons
Qualification Badge-Expert (Rifle). Cpl. Motley was united in marriage
to the former Karen Marie Wale on March 10, 2005 in Harrison. Todd
enjoyed hunting and drawing.
Surviving is his loving wife, Karen M. Motley of Clare, two
daughters: Hannah M. Motley and Kaylee A. Motley both of Clare, his
mother, Renee V. Motley of Hoxie, Arkansas, two brothers: Ian and
Nickolas Motley both of Hoxie, Arkansas, maternal grandmother, Marcia
Dolin of Hoxie, mother and father in law: Kevin and Jennifer Wale of
Lewiston, Michigan, two brothers in law: Adam Wale and wife Rita of
Clare and Kevin Wale of Loomis, Michigan, one sister in law, Katie Wale
of Farwell, Michigan, plus numerous friends. Cpl. Motley was preceded in
death by his father and grandfather.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at
1:00 p.m, at the St. Athanasius Catholic Church, 310 South Broad Street,
Harrison: with Pastor Dennis Feuerstein officiating. Graveside burial
services be held in the Pleasant Plains Cemetery, Harrison. Visitation
was on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Stocking
Funeral Home, 165 West Oak Street, Harrison, MI. Memorial contributions
in memory of Cpl. Motley may be considered to: Hannah and Kaylee Motley
Memorial Fund, In Care of Karen M. Motley. Memorial contributions may be
given at Chemical Bank or Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison. To share an
online condolence with Todd's family, please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
Stocking Funeral Home and various Clare County Veterans organizations
will be handing out flags for community members of Clare County in
recognition of Cpl. Motley's service to his country. A procession in
Cpl. Motley's honor will take place immediately following funeral
services at St. Athanasius Catholic Church. The route will consist of
taking Broad Street (north) to Highway 61 (east) to Business Route 27
North, through the City of Harrison. The procession will then proceed
north to Cranberry Lake Road (east) to Grant Avenue. It will then
proceed south on Grant Avenue where the procession will conclude at the
Pleasant Plains Cemetery, in Harrison. Arrangements are entrusted with
Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.
We are asking that recipients of the flags line the above stated
procession route on the sidewalks the day of Cpl. Motley's funeral
service. Please arrive of the stated route no later than 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 26th, 2007.
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ROBERT "BOB" BAILEY
Robert "Bob" Bailey of Vassar, age
60 died in a motorcycle accident Friday, September 21, 2007. Robert was
born October 16, 1946 in Gladwin, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Jack and Thelma
"Maxine" (Fry) Bailey. He married Janice Pearson on August 9, 1969 in
Harrison, Michigan. He worked for GM V8 Engine for 31 years, retiring in
1999. He currently worked for the Tuscola County Mosquito Abatement. He
was a member of the Crossroads Community of Christ Church, Vassar Eagles
Aerie Post #2380, UAW Local 659 and the Harrison Moose Lodge. Robert
enjoyed hunting, fishing, horses and spending time with his
grandchildren. His family and friends will miss him dearly.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 38 years Janice,
his parents Jack and Maxine, 2 daughters; Stacie (Mark) Johnson of
Millington, Beth (Jeff) Bedell of Millington, 1 son Josh (Meagan) Bailey
of Gagetown, 5 grandchildren; Nathan and Brenden Bedell, Emily and
Olivia Bailey, Julianna Johnson, sister Jackie Howey of Wisconsin,
sister-in-law Ruby (Dan) Young and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister Beverly.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at
Martin Funeral Home Vassar Chapel at 11:00am Elders Steve and Vicki
Beebe will be officiating, with burial to follow at Thetford Township
Cemetery. Family were present to receive friends Monday evening from
5:00pm until 9:00pm, Tuesday from 12noon until 3:00pm and again from
5:00pm until 9:00pm, also on Wednesday from 10:00am until the time of
service at 11:00am at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar. Those desiring
may make memorial contributions to the charity of your choice. Envelopes
are available at the funeral home and church.
Friends may share memories, prayers, and stories at the funeral
home and online @
www.martinfuneralhome.com
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NANCY MAUREEN DUTCHER
Nancy Maureen Dutcher 71 of
Harrison went to be with the lord on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 and
will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Nancy was born August
24, 1936 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Mr. Jean and Viola (VanDyken)
Jean.
Surviving is her loving husband, Wayne L. Dutcher of Harrison, four
sons: Rory Bergin and wife Sandra of Taylor, Michigan, Nicholas Bergin
of Muskegon, Michigan, Daniel Bergin of Fowlerville, Michigan and
Michael Bergin of Whitmore Lake, Michigan, one daughter, Maureen McRae
and husband Christopher of Farmington Hills, Michigan, three
step-daughters: Judy Jackson of Texas, Pam Dutcher of Lansing, Michigan
and Carol, two step-sons: Keith Dutcher of Michigan and Ronald Dutcher
of Texas, one sister, Roberta Townsend and husband Edward of Bath,
Michigan, nine grandchildren, and her beloved dog, Misty. Nancy was
preceded in death by her parents.
Celebration of Life services were held Saturday, September 15, 2007
at 3:00 p.m. from the First Baptist Church-Harrison, with Pastor Tim
Tanner officiating. To share an online condolence with Nancy's family,
please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted with
Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.
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