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 OBITUARIES

September 2007 Obituaries

HAZEL L. KISSEE

   Hazel L. Kissee age 78 of Harrison, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center of Gladwin. She was born on March 10, 1929 the daughter of Myron and Flossie D. (Wilcox) Voshell in Illyria Township, Fayette County, Iowa. Hazel was united in marriage to Merlyn W. Kissee, Mr. Kissee preceded her in death, she was then united in marriage to Richard VanBeelen, he also preceded her in death.
   Hazel had resided in Harrison since 1973, coming from Lansing, Michigan. She was a member of Trinity Christian Life Center.
   Surviving is her daughter, Sandra and husband Charles H. Curley of Harrison, two sisters, Fern Kaider of Prudenville and Marion Carpenter of Lansing, eight grandchildren, Rosetta Kissee, Sherri LaFeve, Melisa Leaf, Nathan Kissee, Kayla Curley, Dawn Bruce, Charles Curley and Chelsey Curley plus nine great grandchildren and her long time friend Bob Krol. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Ronald Kissee in 2000, three brothers, Harley, Martin and Melvin Voshell, and one sister, Berniece Aksamit in 1978.
   Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from the Trinity Christian Life Center, Harrison, with Rev. Dennis Feuerstein officiating. Those wishing to make a memorial donation are asked to consider the Kissee Family. To share an online condolence with Hazel's family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.

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DANNY LEE "DAN" DRIVER

   Danny Lee "Dan" Driver, 54 of Harrison passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan. Dan was born August 2, 1953 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Dayton A. Sr. and Patricia (Leizer) Driver.
   Mr. Driver had resided in Harrison since 1989, coming from Miami, Florida. Dan was a member of the Operating Engineers International-Local 324. Dan loved collecting and operating heavy equipment.
   Surviving are his loving children, one daughter, Jamie Rhodes and husband Danny of Harrison, one son, Jeremy Lee Driver and wife Rebecca of Belle Fontaine, Ohio, two brothers: Dayton Driver of Mississippi and Bill Driver and wife Louise of Alaska, two sisters: Julie Anderson of Harrison and Lorie Hewett also of Harrison, three grandchildren: Quinn Anne Driver, Braxton Rhodes and Haven Rhodes, close friends: Bob and Theresa Fox and Mike Mikolaizyk all of Harrison, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Driver was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Patricia Driver.
   Funeral services were held Saturday, September 8, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, with Pastor Dennis Feuerstein officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Plains Cemetery, Harrison. Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Driver may be considered to: American Cancer Society or the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan. To share an online condolence with Danny's family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison.

EARL DAVIS

   Earl Davis age 95 of Harrison passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at the Gladwin Pines-Mid Michigan Nursing Home. He was born on June 8, 1912 in Primrose, Lee County, Kentucky to Willie and Amanda (Creech) Davis. Earl married the late Mary Eugenia Whisman on November 23, 1935 in St. Helens, Lee County, Kentucky. Mary preceded Earl in death on February 5, 2002.
   Mr. Davis had resided in Harrison since 1973, coming from Rochester, Michigan. He was a member of the United Brethren Church of Harrison. Earl was very active with the Hayes Township Senior Center.
   Surviving are his two sons: Marvin E. Davis and wife Joean of Ortonville, Michigan, Robert L. Davis and wife Colleen of Antioch, California, son in law, Glenn Fenner of Harrison, four brothers: James Davis and wife Christa of Rochester, Michigan, Wayne Davis and wife Mary of Clarkston, Michigan, Harold Davis and wife Verna of Farwell, Michigan and John Davis of Cincinnati, Ohio, eight grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, five great greatgrandchildren plus numerous nieces and nephews. Earl also was preceded in death by one daughter, Margaret A. Fenner on January 31, 2006, three brothers: Everett, Joseph and Herbert Davis and one sister, Grace Cooper.
   Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison with Reverend Lee Palmer officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Plains Cemetery, Harrison. Memorial contributions may be considered to: Gladwin Pines-Mid Michigan Nursing Home or Hayes Township Senior Center. To share an online condolence with Earl's family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.

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RANDY JAMES GRAY

   Randy James Gray 50 of Harrison passed away Thursday, August 23, 2007 at his home. Mr. Gray was born March 13, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of James Edward Louis and Anastassia (Golfis) Gray.
   Randy had resided in Harrison since 2000, coming from Houston, Texas and Royal Oak, Michigan. Mr. Gray was a member of the Detroit Renegades M/C-Mid Michigan.
   Surviving are his loving daughters: Roxanne Gray and Rodney Janczak of Cypress, Texas and Rachel Gray and Jeremiah West of Katy, Texas, his mother, Ann Gray of Prudenville, Michigan, four brothers: Wayne Desilet of Clawson, Michigan, George Gray of Arizona, Terry Gray of Tawas, Michigan and Jamie Gray and wife Kim of Smithscreek, Michigan, one sister, Ann Marie Dryps and husband Brian of Oxford, Michigan, three grandchildren, Brittany Nicole Gray, Jordan Michelle West and Jeremiah Jacob West Jr., his companion, Alice J. Pittman of Harrison, plus many nieces and nephews. Randy was preceded in death by his father, James Edward Louis Gray.
   Celebration of life services were held Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at Stocking Funeral Home Inc. of Harrison. Memorial contributions in memory of Randy may be considered to: Randy James Gray Family, in care of: Rachel and Roxanne Gray. To share an online condolence with Randy's family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.

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