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BETTY J. MATHEWS
February 25, 1947 ~ August 26, 2009
Betty J.
Mathews, 62, of Harrison, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at
Mid Michigan Medical Center-Gladwin. Betty was born February 25, 1947 in
Gladwin, the daughter of Carl and Loretta (Foote) Beebe. Betty was
united in marriage to Mr. Robert S. Mathews on July 11, 1964 in Gladwin.
Mrs. Mathews was a life long resident of Harrison.
Betty worked many years as a playground aide at Amble Elementary
School of Harrison. Mrs. Mathews enjoyed crafting, pottery, gardening,
sewing, crocheting, basket weaving, cake decorating, traveling, fishing
trips to Canada, card making, visiting yard sales and caring for her
grandchildren.
Surviving is her loving husband of forty-five years, Robert S. Mathews
of Harrison, two sons: Fred Mathews and wife Annette of Harrison and Rob
Mathews also of Harrison, three daughters: Jane Johnson and husband
William of Highland, Michigan, Sally Bohr and husband Lenny of Harrison
and Tammy Wyse and husband Michael of Clare, her father, Carl Beebe and
wife Diane of Forestville, Michigan, two brothers: David Beebe of
Oklahoma and Carl "Jay" Beebe and wife Ruby of Harrison, one sister,
Lois Anderson and husband Owen of Gladwin, seventeen grandchildren, one
great-grandson, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Mathews was
preceded in death by her mother, Loretta Beebe and one grandson, Eric
Johnson.
A Memorial Dinner was held Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
from Skeels Northern Christian School, Gladwin. Memorial contributions
in memory of Mrs. Mathews may be considered to: Mathews family, in care
of: Mr. Robert S. Mathews. To share an online condolence or memory of
Betty, please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com. Arrangements for Mrs. Mathews
were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810.
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DOROTHY LILLIAN SAUCIER
February 2, 1931 ~ August 24, 2009
Dorothy Lillian
Saucier, 78, of Harrison, passed away Monday, August 24, 2009 at Mid
Michigan Gladwin Pines of Gladwin. Dorothy was born February 2, 1931 in
Flint, Michigan, the daughter of John and Anna (Wejoonski) Demski.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Mr. Joseph R. Saucier on August 14,
1965. Mrs. Saucier had resided in Harrison since 1978, coming from
Flint, Michigan.
Dorothy was a member of St. Athanasius Catholic Church, Harrison
and past President of Dodge Lake Property Owners Association. Dorothy
enjoyed gaming at the casino, crafting, wintering in Arizona and cooking
for family and friends.
Surviving is her loving husband, Joseph R. Saucier of Harrison, two
sons: James Humphrey and wife Susan of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Robert
Saucier and wife Ella of Illinois, one daughter, Karen, one sister,
Virginia Kollhoff of Flint, Michigan, plus several nieces, nephews and
many friends and neighbors. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents
and many brothers and sisters.
In following Mrs. Saucier's wishes, cremation has taken place. To share
an online memory or condolence with Dorothy's family, please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989)
539-7810.
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HERBERT J. JONES
FEB. 2, 1921 - SEPT. 4, 2009
Herbert J. Jones,
88, of Harrison, formerly of New Troy, Michigan passed away Friday,
September 4, 2009 at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Clare. Mr. Jones was
born February 2, 1921 in Shelbyville, Indiana the son of George and
Elizabeth Jones. Herbert was united in marriage to the former Noma Fay
Roames on May 31, 1941 in Michigan City, Indiana. Mrs. Jones preceded
Herbert in death on April 20, 2002. Mr. Jones served his country in the
United States Navy during World War II.
Surviving are two sons: David Jones and wife Barb of Harrison and
Jim Jones and wife Sharon of Sawyer, Michigan, five grandchildren: David
Jones and wife Dianne, Jeff Jones, Dawne Luce and husband Mike, Carrie
Arnold and Marie Burgoyne and husband Anthony, five great-grandchildren:
Genna Luce, Nathan Jones, Andrew Jones, Darrin Bergoyne and Joshua
Jones. Mr. Jones also was preceded in death by his parents and one
sister, Nerelda Wines.
Funeral services for Mr. Jones will be held Thursday, September 10,
2009 at 2:30 p.m. from Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan, Michigan with
Pastor Paul Deeds officiating. Burial will be in New Troy Cemetery, New
Troy, Michigan. Visitation will take place Thursday, September 10, 2009
from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at Hoven Funeral Home.
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September 2009 Obituaries
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JAMES FRANK RISKE
1935 ~ 2009
Jim Riske lost his long battle with
MS on August 25, 2009. Jim is survived by his brother, Delbert Riske of
Harrison, MI, his son Erik Riske and grandson Paden Riske (9) of
Olympia, WA, and step-son Casey Riske of Seattle, WA.
Many will remember Jim as one of the most fun loving and giving
people they knew. He lived a life full of amazing experiences to include
serving in the army stationed in Panama, working as a pipeline foreman,
or racing his Studebaker! He had a great love for the game of baseball
and ranching. He spoke about playing ball in the military and for the
Meredith baseball team that he helped create. I have so many fond
memories of the time I spent with my dad, listening to his stories and
hanging out. Even as a young kid, I remember him having difficulty
walking with the MS but he still managed to throw that nasty
knuckleball, making me look silly trying to hit it! We also spent time
fishing at Rollaway and shooting pool/shuffleboard at Elbow Lake.
Jim spent the last 10 years living in Washington to be near Paden.
He got to watch Paden grow up and learn the great game of baseball from
his grandpa. He always had a tip or story that he would share.
Paden and I plan on coming back to the Harrison area this spring to
relive some memories and have a get-together in my father's honor. If
you knew Jim, and would like to be a part of this, please contact me by
email at erik.riske@gmail.com
or by mail to Erik Riske, 1109 Arcadia St NW, Olympia, WA 98502.
We will miss you dad.
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GALE A. URBANSKI
Gale A. Urbanski - age 76, of
Harrison, Michigan and formerly of Mount Shasta, California, passed away
on Friday, August 28, 2009 at the Mid-Michigan Regional Medical Center
in Gladwin, Michigan. He was born the son of Edward and Jaunita
(Yarbrough) Urbanski on February 4, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan. Gale
served in the United State's Army and was also a member of the American
Legion Post #404 for twenty-one years. He also retired from the
California State Highway Patrol after many years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Urbanski, of Harrison; a son,
Zane Urbanski of Jacksonville, Florida; a daughter, Lynne (Tom) Traub of
Jacksonville, Florida; a grandson, Rowe Schlosser, and two
step-grandchildren, William and Kimmy Traub. He was preceded in death by
his parents, and his sister, Shirley DeSano.
In keeping with Gale's wishes, cremation has taken place and no
services are scheduled at this time. To share your memories with the
family, please visit
www.StockingFuneralHome.com. Arrangements were entrusted with
the Stocking Funeral Home of Harrison.
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RHONDA LEE MCKENZIE
Rhonda Lee McKenzie, age 45, of
Farwell, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5, at Central Michigan Community
Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. She was born the daughter of Grant and
Jewelline (Seiber) Smith on January 5, 1964, in Pontiac. She married
Michael McKenzie on Sept. 11, 1990 and he survives her. Rhonda had moved
to the Mid Michigan area in 1989 from Pontiac.
She is survived by her husband Mike, her son Evan McKenzie of
Farwell, her mother Jewelline Smith of Harrison, five sisters, Vickie
(Charles) Gress of Farwell, Sharon Smith of Baldwin, Gail Michel of
Harrison, Gwen (Roger) Strickland of Harrison, and Stacey (David) Bondie
of Marion. Her father and sister, Patricia Macintosh preceded her in
death.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 at 11:00
AM from the Farwell Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home with Pastor
Dennis Feuerstein officiating. Burial will be in the Surrey Twp.
Cemetery. Friends may meet with her family at the funeral home on
Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM and Thursday from 10 to 11 AM. Memorials may be
made to the Trinity Christian Life Center - Passion Connection. If you
are unable to attend, you are invited to sign the McKenzie family online
condolence register at
www.stephenson-wyman.com
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