2012 Obituaries

JEFFREY MURCHOCH, member of Detroit Annual Conference Commission on Laity, died on Monday, January 23, 2012. Arrangements: Visitation hours are from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Misiuk Funeral Home. Misiuk is located at 202 South Front Street, Chesaning, MI 48616 989/845-3096. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 27, 2012 at Trinity UMC located at 1629 West Brady Road, Chesaning, MI 48616 989/845-3157. Visitation will take place at 10 a.m. prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to: [Spouse]:
Mrs. Connie Murdoch & Son, 810 Sunflower, Chesaning, MI 48616 Gifts in memory may be given to Chesaning Trinity UMC

DELBERT R. ROSE, Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died on Sunday, January 22, 2012. A memorial service will be planned for a later time this summer. Condolences may be sent to: [Son]: Mr. David Rose, 246 Tellibora Court, Fort Myers, FL 33908

ROBERT HAMLEN, father of the Rev. Geraldine G. Hamlen, Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Saturday, January 21, 2012.

ARRANGEMENTS:
Visitation hours are from 2:00pm to 4:00pm Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Ahlgrim Funeral Home located at 201 N. Northwest Hwy; Palatine, IL 60067 [847-358-7411].

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, January 29, 2012 with a visitation hour and private family gathering after the service.

CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO:
Rev. Geraldine Hamlen
P.O. Box 655
Gwinn, MI 49841

GIFTS IN MEMORY MAY BE GIVEN TO:
Friends of the Palatine Library
Palatine Public Library
700 N. Court
Palatine, IL 60067

SUSAN GOTHAM, mother of the Rev. Donald D. Gotham [Detroit Annual Conference Clergy died on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Arrangements:
Visitation hours are from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2012 at Deisler Funeral Home. Deislers is located at 2233 Hemmeter Road; Saginaw, MI 48603 989/799-1151 Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Deisler Funeral Home with a visitation hour at 10 a.m. prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to:
Rev. & Mrs. Donald Gotham, 8506 Clinton River Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48314 Gifts in memory may be given to: American Cancer Society - Patient Services Program

MARION A. POHLY, Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Arrangements: Visitation hours are from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2012 and Monday, January 23rd from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Will & Schwartzkoff Funeral Home. The Funeral Home is located at 233 Northbound Gratiot Avenue; Mt. Clemens, MI 48043. 586-468-4509. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at New Haven: Faith UMC located at 56370 Fairchild Road; Macomb, MI 48042. 586-749-3147. Visitation will take place at 10:00am prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to: [Daughter]:
Ms. Janice Hedge, 27841 28 Mile Road
New Haven, MI 48048

RUTH LOGSTON, mother-in-law of the Rev. Jane D. (Volmering) Logston, former Detroit Annual Conference / current West Michigan Conference Clergy, died on Monday, January 2, 2012. Arrangements: Funeral Service will be held Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Glen Dale UMC located at 700 Wheeling Avenue; Glen Dale, West Virginia 26038. 304-845-5892. Condelences may be sent to:
The Reverends Russell & Jane Logston, 4033 Naomi Road, Sodus, MI 49126. Gifts in memory may be given to: Glen Dale UMC.

JACK BARTELD, brother of the Rev. Ralph T. Barteld, Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Sunday, January 1, 2012. His funeral service will be held Friday, January 6, 2012 at 1p.m. at the Desnoyer Funeral Home which is located at 204 N. Blackstone Street;
Jackson, MI 49201. 517-782-1878. Condolences may be send to: Rev. & Mrs. Ralph Barteld, 735 Sixth Street, Marysville, MI 48040

2011 Obituaries

RAYMOND THON, brother of the Rev. Duane Thon and brother-in-law of the Rev. Dorothy Thon, Detroit Annual Conference Clergies, died on Friday,
December 23, 2011. His funeral service was held Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 11 a.m. at W. L. Case & Company Funeral Home in Saginaw, MI. Condolences may be sent to: The Reverends Duane & Dorothy Thon, 2988 N. Colwood Road
Caro, MI 48723

GIFTS IN MEMORY MAY BE SENT TO:
Saginaw Rescue Mission
1021 Burt Street
Saginaw, MI 48606
Or
East Side Soup Kitchen
PO Box 330
Saginaw, MI 48606

NORMA MARTIN, mother of the Rev. Catherine J. Miles and mother-in-law of the Rev. Kevin L. Miles, Detroit Annual Conference Clergies, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Arrangements:
Visitation will be held Friday, December 30, 2011 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sajewski Funeral Home located at 19111 W. Warren Ave; Detroit, MI 48228. 313/271-2500. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Clarenceville UMC located at 20300 Middlebelt Rd; Livonia, MI 48152
248/474-3444. There will be a family and friends visitation hour at 10:00am
prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to: The Reverends Catherine & Kevin Miles, 30455 Progress Street, Roseville, MI 48066.

LEWIS L. REDMOND, Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Saturday, December 17, 2011. Arrangements: Funeral Service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, December 23, 2011 at the Glennie UMC located at 5094 Bamfield Rd.; Glennie, MI 48737.
989-735-3951 Visitation will take place at 2:00pm prior to the service. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Cass Community UMC located at 3901 Cass Avenue; Detroit, MI 48201. 313/833-7730. Condolences may be sent to [Spouse]: Mrs. Norma Redmond
582 Los Altos Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91914

RAY FRANK, father - in - law of the Rev. Nancy K. Frank, Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Friday, December 16, 2011. Arrangements: Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Pixley Funeral home located at 322 W. University Drive; Rochester, MI 48307. 248-651-9641 A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 11 a.m. at St. Pauls UMC located at 620 Romeo Street; Rochester, MI 48308. 248-651-9361. Condolences may be sent to: Mr. Daniel and Rev. Nancy Frank & Family, 3998 Williams Street, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125. Gifts in memory may be given to: St. Paul's UMC.

RONALD MCDOWELL, brother of the Rev. Frederick J. McDowell, Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Sunday, November 27, 2011. A private memorial service will be held at a future date. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. and Mrs. Frederick McDowell & Family 222 South Lake Drive, Columbiaville, MI 48421.

GEORGE H. HAWK, Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Monday, November 7, 2011. Condolences may be sent to: [Spouse]:
Mrs. Alice Hawk, 6095 Venice Drive, Commerce Township, MI 48382.

ROGER BOWMAN, father of the Rev. Daniel J. Bowman, Detroit Conference Clergy, died Thursday, November 24, 2011. The funeral was held on Monday, November 28, 2011 in Toledo, Ohio at the Walker Family Funeral Home. Arrangements: The funeral was held on Monday, November 28, 2011 in Toledo, Ohio at the Walker Family Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Daniel and Celina Bowman; 3155 Main St., Marlette MI 48453. Memorials may be donated to: Calvary UMC; 3939 Jackman Rd.; Toledo OH 43612.

TAMARA GANDY-CHEW, daughter of the Rev. Donald J.,Detroit Annual
Conference Clergy, and Sharry Mosher, died on Friday, November 11, 2011. Arrangements: Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler St.;Midland, MI 48640 989/631-2292. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Messiah Lutheran Church located at 1550 S. Poseyville Rd.: Midland, MI 48640; 989/835-7143. A Visitation Hour will take place at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. and Mrs. Donald Mosher & Family; 6956 Lothrop Rd., Imlay City, MI 48444. Gifts in memory may be given to: Tamaras Children Trust Fund through the Funeral Home website:
www.waresmithwoolever.com

JUNE M. WESTGATE, retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. Arrangements: Visitation will be held Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, 315 N. Michigan Ave; Howell, MI 48843 517/546-2800. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Oak Grove UMC located at 6686 Oak Grove Road; Oak Grove, MI 48855; 517/546-3942]. An additional visitation hour will take place at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to: [Sister]: Ms. Ruth McCarney, PO Box 54, Engadine, MI 49827. Gifts in memory may be given to: Oak Grove UMC or Gods Country Cooperative Parish; PO Box 382; Paradise, MI 49768

JUDITH HALL, wife of the Rev. Donald E. Hall, retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Saturday, November 12, 2011. Arrangements:
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
at Brown Funeral Home, 1480 East Hill Road; Grand Blanc, MI 48439 810/606-1300. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Brown Funeral Home. Bishop Woodie White will officiate with Pastor John Ferris. An additional visitation hour will take place at 10:00am prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to: [Son]: Mr. Joe Hall & Family
3535 Lakeview Dr., Highland, MI 48356
or online at: www.brownfh.com Gifts in memory may be given to: Alzheimers Association.

JANE SCHAIRER, former Detroit Annual Conference Secretary, Conference UMW President and General Conference Delegate, died on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Arramgements: Visitation will be held Friday, November 11, 2011 at Chelsea First United Methodist Church from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and also from
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The church is located at 128 Park Street; Chelsea, MI 48118, 734/475-8119. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 2 p.m. also at Chelsea First UMC. An additional service scheduled at the Chelsea Retirement Center, 805 W. Middle Street; Chelsea, MI 48118,
734/475-8633 will take place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Condolences may be sent to: The Family of Jane Schairer, In Care Of Rev. King Hanna, 314 Lafayette, PO Box 787
Manchester, MI 48158. Gifts in memory may be given to: Chelsea First UMC or Chelsea Retirement Community

TERRY K. N. GLADSTONE, Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, spouse of the Rev. David G. Gladstone and mother of the Rev. Carl T. Gladstone, died on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Arrangements: A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday November 13, 2011 at Port Huron First UMC. There will be visitation time prior to the service from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The church is located at 828 Lapeer Avenue; Port Huron, MI 48060. 810-985-8107. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. David Gladstone & Family
10650 Pioneer Trail; Boyne Falls, MI 49713. Memorials may be given to: Lake Louise Christian Community, 11037 Thumb Lake Drive, Boyne Falls, MI 49713 or Port Huron First UMC.

DOROTHY PAYNE, mother of Rev. Harold J. Slater, Retired Detroit Annual
Conference Clergy, died on Saturday, November 5, 2011. Arrangements: Visitation hours are Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Howe - Peterson Funeral Home. The location is 22546
Michigan Ave; Dearborn, MI 48124 313/561-1500. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 11, 2011 also at Howe-Peterson Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Harold Slater & Family, 3927 Lincoln Woods Drive, Midland, MI 48642

RUTH HILL, mother of the Rev. Kathy R. Charlefour, Detroit Annual
Conference Clergy, died on Thursday, October 27, 2011. Mrs. Hills private Memorial Service will be held at a later date at the Toledo Memorial Park in Toledo, OH. Condolences may be sent to: www.reebfuneralhome.com.
Gifts in memory may be given to: Hospice of Northwest Ohio - 30000 East River Rd; Perrysburg, OH 43551 or
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 1570 Mason Street, Dearborn, MI 48124

EUNICE KREGER, mother of the Rev. Robert I. Kreger, Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. Mrs. Kregers Funeral service was held Friday, October 21, 2011 at Hacker Funeral Parlor in Sandusky, MI. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. & Mrs. Robert Kreger, 38108 Charwood Street, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 Gifts in memory may be given to:
Shabbona United Methodist Church 4455 Decker Road, Decker, MI 48426

EMILY BRISTAH, surviving spouse of the Rev. James W. Bristah, Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Saturday, October 1, 2011. Arrangements: A memorial service will be conducted at a later time. Condolences may be sent to: [daughter]: Ms. Gayle Bristah & Family, 3316 Boltwood Drive, Muskegon, MI 49441.

HOMER D. VAN BUREN, retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Saturday, October 1, 2011. Arrangements: A memorial service will be scheduled at a later time. Condolences may be sent to: [spouse / daughter]: Mrs. Wynona Van Buren, Towsley Village, 805 W. Middle Street, Chelsea, MI 48197; Mrs. Judy Whitehead, 3200 Primrose Lane, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Memorials may be given to: Byron First UMC, P.O. Box 127, Byron, MI 48418

EDYTHE WESSEL, spouse of the Rev. Grant H. Wessel, Detroit Annual Conference Clergy on Honorable Location, died on Saturday, July 2, 2011. A Funeral service was held for Mrs. Wessel at 2 p.m. on Wednesday,
July 6, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church located at 746 S. Saginaw
Street in Flint, MI. Condolences to the family may be sent to: Rev. Grant Wessel and Family, 3172 Ivy Lane, Grand Blanc, MI 48439. Gifts in memory may be sent to a charity of your choice.

DOROTHY ROSSMAN, retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Arrangements: Visitation hours are Thursday, July 14, 2011 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sharp
Funeral Home located at 8138 Miller Road; Swartz Creek, MI 48473, 810-/239-8800. Funeral Service will be held Friday, July 15, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at
Gaines UMC located at 117 E. Clinton Street; Gaines, MI 48436; 989/271-9131. There will be another visitation prior to the service at 12:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to: Mr. Loring Rossman & Family, 9237 Nichols Road, Gaines, MI 48436. Gifts in memory may be donated to Gaines UMC.

SYMA POOBUS, surviving spouse of the Rev. Alex Poobus, Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Monday, July 4, 2011. A memorial service may be held for Mrs. Poobus at the Chelsea Retirement Community at a later date. Condolences may be sent to: [Son]: Mr. Alan Poobus, 1223 East 34th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404

JEANNE RANSOM, surviving spouse of the Rev. Eugene A. Ransom, Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Monday, June 27, 2011. A memorial service was held for Mrs. Ransom at 2:00pm on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at the Chelsea Retirement Community Chapel. Condolences to the family may be sent to [Daughter]: Mr. & Mrs. David and Ruth Blackburn, 924 Northwood Street Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Gifts in memory may be sent to: Chelsea Retirement Community, 801 W. Middle Street, Chelsea, MI 48118 or, University of Michigan, Wesley Foundation, 602 E. Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

JOHNNIE DYER, retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Thursday, June 16, 2011. Arrangements: Visitation hours are Wednesday, June 22, 2011 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m at Cobbs Funeral Home.The funeral home is located at 151 Orchard Lake Rd; Pontiac, MI 48341, 248-858-2640. An 11:00 a.m. funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, June 23, 2011 with visitation at 10:30 a.m. to be held at St. John UMC. The church is located at 620 University Drive; Pontiac, MI 48342, 248/338-8933.
Condolences may be sen to The Rev. Johnnie Dyer Family, 516 Arthur Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48341

HARRIET RYAN, surviving spouse of Rev. Dr. Herbert E. Ryan, Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Sunday, June 12, 2011. Arrangements: Visitation Wednesday, June 15, 2011 from 2 pm to 8 pm at the Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home located at 538 S. Beck Street; Sebewaing, MI 48759, 989/883-2720. Funeral service Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 2pm at Trinity UMC located at 513 Washington Street; Sebewaing, MI 48759 [989-883-3350]. There will be a final visitation at 1:30pm prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to: Mr. Stanley Gettel, 2672 Gettle Road, Sebewaing, MI 48759 Memorials may be sent to: Bay Shore Camp, Ryan Scholarship Fund
PO Box 624, Sebewaing, MI 48759 Or to Sebewaing Trinity UMC

MILLICENT SANDERS, mother of the Rev. Dr. William P. Sanders, retired West Michigan Conference clergy, and current DSA for the Detroit Annual Conference, died on Monday, June 13, 2011. Arrangements: There will be an intimate graveside ceremony for Mrs. Sanders this week in California. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Dr. and Mrs. William Sanders & Family, 5363 N. Vassar Road, Akron, MI 48701

ALFRED LEWIS, father of the Rev. George H. Lewis, Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Thursday, June 2, 2011. Arreangements: Visitation hours are Friday, June 3, 2011 from 4pm to 8pm at McIntyre Funeral Chapel located at 500 N. Michigan Avenue; Saginaw, MI 48602, 989-755-8277.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 11:00am at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church located at 4735 W. Michigan Avenue; Saginaw, MI 48638; 989-799-5448. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. George Lewis, 1230 Bower Street, Howell, MI 48843.

ALICE VOLLINK,Vollink, mother of the Rev. Patricia A. Harton, Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Thursday, May 26, 2011. Arrangements: Mrs. Bucks funeral service was held Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 1:00pm at Calvary United Methodist Church which is located at 15010 N. Holly Rd.; Holly, MI 48442. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Patricia and Mr. Bruce Harton and Family, 7325 Bucknell, Holly, MI 48442.
Memorials may be donated to: Holly: Calvary UMC, 15010 N. Holly Rd., Holly, MI 48442

MARIAN LUMSDEN, surviving spouse of Rev. James B. Lumsden, Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Friday, May 20, 2011. Arrangements: Mrs. Lumsdens funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Millington UMC. Condolences to the family may be sent to (son) Mr. & Mrs. James Lumsden & Family, 9246 Willits Rd., Mayville, MI 48744. Gifts in memory may be sent to: Millington United Methodist Church, 9020 State Street, Millington, MI 48746

LAVAUN BUCK, mother of the Rev. Steven J. Buck, Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Arrangements: Mrs. Bucks funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 11:00am at the Hayward Wesleyan Church with a visitation hour at 10:00am. Hayward Church is located at 10655 Nyman Ave.; Hayward, WI 54843, 715/634-4613. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. and Mrs. Steven Buck & Family, 20490 Lexington Blvd., Northville, MI 48167. Memorials may be donated to: HPH Hospice Foundation or Hayward Wesleyan Church, 12107 Majestic Blvd. Hudson, FL 34667

AGNES SCHLEICHER, mother of the Rev. J. Gordon Schleicher, retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, mother-in-law of the Rev. Margery A.T. Schleicher, retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, and grandmother of the Rev. Andrew J. Schleicher, Deacon with the Detroit Annual Conference, died on Monday, May 16, 2011. Arrangements: Visitation hours will be held Thursday, May 19, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home located at 51 Dietz Street; Oneonta, NY 13820, 607/432-1511. The funeral service will be held Friday, May 20, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church at 11:00am. First UMC is located at 66 Chestnut St; Oneonta, NY 13820, 607/432-4102. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Gordon and Rev. Margery Schleicher 1586 Hagadorn Rd., Mason, MI 48854; Rev. and Mrs. Andrew Schleicher, 594 Huntington Parkway, Nashville, TN 37211. Memorials may be given to: Catskills Area Hospice & Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820

MARIETTA MONTGOMERY, surviving spouse of the Rev. Howard M. Montgomery, former Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Sunday, April 17, 2011. Arrangements: Visitation hours will be held Thursday, April 21, 2011 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Halbritter Funeral Home located at 615 E. Main Street, Niles, MI 49120 269/683-3000. The funeral service will also be held at the Halbritter Funeral Home at 2 pm Thursday, April 21st.
Condolences may be sent to [brother-in-law]: Mr. Clifford Montgomery, 418 Mead Road, Niles, MI 49120Niles, MI 49120

MARGARET (REID) SHAW, surviving spouse of the Rev. R. Rex Reid,Former Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died on Friday, April 15, 2011. Arrangements:
Memorial service will be held Thursday, April 21, 2011 at the Chelsea Retirement Community at 11:00 am. Chelsea is located at 805 W. Middle Street, Chelsea, MI 48118. 734/475-8633. Condolences may be sent to: Mr. Lawry Reid [son], 1734 Olympia Fields St., Sarasota, FL 34234. Memorials may be sent to: UMRC, 805 W. Middle St., Chelsea, MI 48118

RUTH TENNANT-MCLEAN, wife of Rev. Wilson Tennant, former West Michigan Conference clergy, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011, from heart disease. She leaves a family that she loved dearly and who loved her including her 2 daughters, Caroljean Tennant of Auburn Hills, Michigan and Ruth Ann (Tennant) Zeigler and son-in-law, Bud Gilbert of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. She also leaves 2 grandchildren, Karla Ruth (Zeigler) Chambe of St. Clair Shores, Michigan and Scott Alexander Zeigler of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and their loving spouses Tom Chambe and Heather Zeigler. Also much loved were her 6 great grandchildren who will miss her music and love: Vanessa Chambe (13), Austin Chambe(11), Noah Zeigler(10), Justin Chambe(9), and Gabe and Clare Zeigler(9). Service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at University UMC in East Lansing, with a short viewing prior to the service. Gorsline-Runciman Funeral home at 1730 East Grand River in East Lansing is handling arrangements. Family and friends may call there between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. The family has asked that memorial gifts be given to University United Methodist Church in East Lansing.

ALEEN GENTILE, mother of Rev. Michelle A. Gentile,Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Wednesday, April 6, 2011. A service of remembrance and celebration will take place later this summer. Condolences may be sent to:

Rev. Michelle Gentile, Mr. Randy Whitcomb & Family, 3344 Grafton Street,
Lake Orion, MI 48359

DORIS CHARTER, widow of the Rev. Norman A. Charter, former Detroit Annual Conference and West Michigan Conference Clergy, died on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. Mrs. Charters funeral service was held on Saturday, March 26, 2011 in the Chapel at the Meadow Vale located in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Condolences may be sent to her son: Rev. John T. Charter, 1374 Ewing Way, Kalamazoo, MI 49009.

ANN WHITING, former editor of Zions Herald and the Michigan Christian Advocate and a deacon in the New England Annual (regional) Conference, died March 28 in Rhode Island. Whiting served as president of the United Methodist Association of Communicators in the early 1990s and won many UMAC awards for her writing. Rev. Ann Whiting [Former editor of the Michigan Christian Advocate and Deacon with the New England Conference], died on Monday, March 28, 2011. Arrangements: Visitation hours are Thursday, March 31, 2011 from 4 pm to 7 pm at Smith-Mason Funeral Home located at 398 Willett Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915, 401/433-2300. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, April 1, 2011 at 11:00 am at Wesley UMC located at 55 Woodland Street, Lincoln, RI 02865, 401/724-7954.
Condolences may be sent to: William Whiting, IV & Family , 3 Jack Henry Drive, Wyndham, CT 06280. Gifts in memory may be sent to: Camp Aldersgate, 1043 Snake Hill Road, N. Scituate, RI 02857.

SAMUEL F. STOUT, Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Sunday, March 27, 2011. Arrangements: Visitation hours are Tuesday, March 29th from 5 pm to 8 pm and Wednesday, March 30th from 2 pm to 8 pm at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home. The funeral home is located at 32515 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48073 248/549-0500. An 11:00 am funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, March 31, 2011 with visitation at 10:30 am to be held at Birmingham: First UMC. The church is located at 1589 W. Maple Road, Birmingham, MI 48009 248/646-1200. Condolences may be sent to: Mrs. Margaret Stout & Family,
129 E. Windemere, Royal Oak, MI 48073. Gifts may be sent in memory to Methodist Childrens Home Society, 26645 W. Six Mile Rd., Redford, MI 48240

ROGER NIELSEN, 82, retired West Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church clergy, died Thursday, January 27, 2011.He served at the following appointments in the West Michigan Conference: Freeport 1957; Muskegon Heights Temple (Assoc) 1961; Newaygo 1964; Jackson Haven 1967; Schoolcraft 1970; Lawton 1971; Disability Leave 1974; Supernumerary 1975; Honorable Location 1980; Retired (Charge Conf: Gull Lake, Richland, MI). Services were held February 7, 2011 at the Langland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution may donate to the Kalamazoo Nature Center, Tender Care Portage, or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Condolences may be sent to Pastor Nelsen's son: Harry Nelsen, 68101 26th Street, Lawton, MI 49065. A complete obituary may be viewed at http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/kalamazoo/obituary.aspx?n=roger-nielsen&pid=148336323&fhid=8372

GRACE STUEMKE, mother of Rev. Cheryl Mancier, Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Saturday, February 26, 2011. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation will be held Thursday, March 3, 2011 from 2 pm to 9 pm at Dryer Funeral Home located at 101 First St., Holly, MI 48442, 248/634-8291. Funeral service will be held Friday, March 4, 2011 at 11:00 am at Calvary UMC located at 15010 N. Holly Rd., Holly, MI 48442 248/634-9711]. Visitation time is at 10 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials may be given to: Calvary UMC, 15010 N. Holly Rd., Holly, MI 48442. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Cheryl Mancier & Family, 414 E. South Blvd.; Troy, MI 48085

RAYMOND D. WIGHTMAN, Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation will be held on Friday, February 25, 2011 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Gephart Funeral Home located at 201 W. Midland St., Bay City, MI 48706, 989/686-2291. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm immediately after visitation at the Gephart Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to: The Family of Rev. Wightman, c/o Bay City: Fremont Avenue UMC, 510 Fremont Ave., Bay City, MI 48708

ELIZABETH (BETTY) CARTER, the wife of Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Carter [Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died on Thursday, February 3, 2011. Arrangements Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at Flat Rock: First UMC located at 28400 Evergreen St., Flat Rock, MI 48134 [734-782-2565]. Visitation time is from 10:00 am until the start of the service. Send condolences to Rev. Carter or their Daughter: Rev. Dr. Ronald Carter, 2161 Waylife Cour, Alva, FL 33920,
Mr. and Mrs. Rick & Grace Farr & Family
53401 Suzanne Avenue, Shelby Township, MI 48316

EDITH BALMAN, mother of Rev. Carolyn S. Wik and grandmother of Rev.Lawrence A. Wik [Clergy members of the Detroit Annual Conference], died on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. Mrs. Balmans funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Farmington: First UMC. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Carolyn Wik & Family, 32850 Ten Mile Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48336, Rev. Larry Wik & Family, 330 Ann Arbor Rd Manchester, MI 48158. In memory donations may be made to: Farmington First UMC Memorial Fund, 33112 Grand River, Farmington, MI 48336

DONALD M. FAIRCHILD, died Monday January 31, 2011. Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2011 at Linden United Methodist Church, 201 S. Bridge St., Linden. He was a District Superintendent Appointment to Fostoria UMC Jan. 1 1997-2001 and West Deerfield from Jan 1 1997-2001Pastor Margo Kivisto officiating. Internment will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly at a later date. Visitation will be held 12 - 2 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m. Sunday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 East Broad Street, Linden, with a 5:00 p.m. American Legion service under the auspices of the Linden American Legion Post #119. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of sharpfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Linden United Methodist Church.

LILA RODGERS, the wife of John J. Rodgers, Retired Detroit Annual Conference Local Pastor, died on Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Arrangements: A Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Troy Christian Chapel located at 400 East Long Lake Road, Troy, MI 48084, 248/689-2046. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. John Rodgers & Family, 5925 Whitfield, Troy, MI 48098. Gifts in memory may be sent to: Odyssey Hospice, 25925 Telegraph Rd, Ste 102, Southfield, MI 48034

FREDERICK B. CLIFFORD, former Detroit Annual Conference Clergy and Retired Clergy from the Central Texas Conference, died on Thursday, January 6, 2011. Arrangements Funeral service will be held Monday January 17, 2011 in Georgetown, Texas. Condolences may be sent to son: Rev. John Clifford & Family, 1307 Sherry Lane, Early, TX 76802, jayefsee@gmail.com

STANLEY A. BAILEY, JR. Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Sunday, January 9, 2011. Arrangements: Visitation hours are Tuesday, January 11, 2011 from 1 pm to 4 pm at Swanson - Lindquist Funeral Home located at 926 N. Third Street, Marquette, MI 49855 906/226-6589. Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 14, 2011 at 11:00 am at Marquette: First UMC located at 111 E. Ridge Street, Marquette, MI 49855 906/225-1344. Condolences may be sent to: Stephen Bailey & Family, PO Box 587, Ishpeming, MI 49849. Gifts in Memory may be donated to Marquette First UMC.

MARY RYCKMAN, the wife of Les Ryckman [former Detroit Annual Conference Board of Trustees chairperson], died on Saturday, January 1, 2011. Visitation will take place from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at the A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home located at 2600 Crooks Road, Troy, MI 48084 [248-362-2500]. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, January 5th at Metropolitan UMC located at 8000 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 [313-875-7407]. A family hour will take place at 10:00 am. Condolences may be sent to: Mr. Les Ryckman & Famil, 2636 Fox Chase Drive, Troy, MI 48098

2010 Obituaries

EDSEL AMMONS, former Michigan Area Bishop, died on Friday, December 24, 2010. Please click this link to read his obituary on the Detroit Conference website. Arrangements:  A memorial service will be held at Evanston First UMC at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 15, 2011. The church is located at 516 Church St., Evanston, Illinois 60201.  847/864-6181.  Condolences may be sent to:  Mrs. Helen Ammons & Family, 1516 Hinman Avenue, #201, Evanston, IL 60201.  In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory may be sent to:  Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, Development Office, 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 or Africa University, Development Office, PO Box 340007, Nashville, TN 37203

DONALD C. PORTEOUS, retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Monday, December 27, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm, Sunday January 2, 2011 at the Curlew Hills Memory Gardens located in Palm Harbor, Florida. 727/789-2000.  A tribute service to honor memories of Rev. Porteous will take place immediately after the memorial service at Heritage UMC, 2680 Landmark Drive, Clearwater, FL 33761 727/796-1329.  Condolences may be sent to daughter:  Mrs. Kathy Schnur & Family, 4215 Sunrise Drive South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705.  Memorial gifts may be sent to Asbury University - One Macklem Dr., Wilmore, KY 40390

 DONALD OLSEN, father of Rev. Douglas K. Olsen [Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died on Tuesday, December 14, 2010.  Mr. Olsen’s funeral service was held Saturday, December 18, 2010 at West Side UMC located at 900 S. 7th Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Condolences may be sent to: Rev & Mrs. Douglas Olsen, 241 Sidney Street, Dundee, MI 48131

DONALD D. MCLELLAN, former Detroit Annual Conference Clergy and retired West Michigan Conference clergy, died on Wednesday, December 22, 2010.
Arrangements:  Visitation hours are Wednesday, December 29, 2010 from 4 pm to 8 pm at the Gillies Funeral Home located at 201 N. 2nd Street, Lincoln, MI 48742;  989/736-8195. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, December 30th at Lincoln UMC located at 101 East Main Street, Lincoln, MI 48742 [989-736-6910]. A family hour will take place at 1 p.m. prior to the service.  Condolences may be sent to:  Mrs. Virginia McLellan & Family; 4640 Shaw Road; Harrisville, MI 48740.  Memorials may be sent to St. Bernard’s Friendship Room, 322 W. Chisholm, Alpena, MI 49707 or your local food bank ministry.

 KENNETH C. BRACKEN, Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, died on Monday, December 13, 2010.  Arrangements:  A memorial service will be held at the end of January for Rev. Bracken at Waterford Central UMC which is located at 3882 Highland Rd;  Waterford, MI 48328 [248-681-0040]. A notice will be sent out when final details are available.  Condolences may be sent to: Mrs. Claudia Bracken & Family; 4410 Columbine Ave., Burton, MI 48529

LOIS MAKI, mother of Rev. Lynn M. Hasley [Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died on Monday, November 29, 2010. Arrangements are as follows:  Visitation will take place on Thursday, December 2, 2010 from 3 pm to 9 pm at the Thayer - Rock Funeral Home. The location is 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington, MI 48335; 248/474-4131. Funeral service will be held at St. Matthew’s UMC Friday, December 3rd at 11:00 am with a visitation hour at 10:00 am prior to the service. The church is located at 30900 Six Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152; 734/422-6038.
Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Lynn Hasley & Family; c/o Eastpointe: Emmanuel UMC, 23715 Gratiot, Eastpointe, MI 48021 In memory donations may be made to your charity of choice.MARY C. ADAMS, mother of Rev. Pamela Barnett [Detroit Conference Clergy], passed away on Friday, November 19, 2010 at the age of 80. Mary’s obituary may be viewed online at www.peeplesfuneralhome.net. Funeral arrangements are as follow. Visitation will be held at the Peeples Funeral Home, located at 208 S. 3rd Ave., Chatsworth, Georgia 30705; 706/695-4634, on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 from 11 am to 1 pm.  Funeral Services will immediately follow at 1 pm, also at the Peeples Funeral Home. Send condolences to:  Rev. Pamela Barnett, 3045 Decker Rd.
Decker, MI 48426.

RUSSELL L. STEVENS, Retired Indiana Conference Clergy and former Detroit Annual Conference DSA], died on Monday, November 15, 2010. Arrangements for Rev. Stevens’ memorial are as follows: Visitation hours are Sunday, December 12, 2010 from 1 pm to 4 pm at Harold W. Vick Funeral Home located at 140 S. Main St; Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 [586-463-0098].  Memorial Service will be held after visitation hours at 3:30 pm also at Vick’s Funeral Home.  Condolences for the family may be sent to: Mrs. Candace Job [daughter], 23454 King Drive, Clinton Township, MI 48035

MARGUERITE "PEG" WRIGHT, mother of the Rev. William R. Wright [Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died on Sunday, October 31, 2010.  Arrangements are as follows: Visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 2, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Pomeroy Funeral Home.  The location is 5635 Main St., Lexington, MI 48450 (810-359-7700). Click here for map. Funeral service will be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Wednesday, November 3, at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation hour at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to:
Rev. William & Mrs. Dayna Wright
525 Washington St., Sebewaing, MI   48759

LOUISE POHLY, wife of Rev. Marion A. Pohly [Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died on Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 7, 2010 from 2 pm to 9 pm at the Will & Schwarzkoff Funeral Home. The location is 233 Northbound Gratiotm, Mount Clemens, MI 48043 [586-468-4509].  The Funeral service will be held at New Haven Faith UMC on Friday, October 8th at 11:00 am with a visitation hour at 10:00 am prior to the service. Faith is located at 56370 Fairchild, Macomb, MI 48042 [586-749-3147]. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Marion Pohly, 27841 28 Mile Rd., New Haven, MI 48048.

MICHAEL F. BOSSINGHAM,[Retired Detroit Annual Conference Local Pastor], died on Thursday, September 9, 2010.  A memorial service was held on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at University Heights UMC in Indianapolis, IN. [317-787-5347]. There is a memorial guest book which will remain online for 6 months at the Harry Moore Family Mortuaries website-http://harrymoore mortuary.com/ if you wish to send condolences. 

KENNETH L. HARRIS [Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy] died on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Arrangements are as follows:  Visitation hours are today, Monday, September 27, 2010 from 6 – 8 pm at Streeter Funeral Home located at 507 W. Maple Ave, Byron, MI 48418 [801-266-4611]. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, September 28 at 10:30 am at Byron First UMC which is located at 101 S Ann St, Byron, MI 48418 [810-266-4976]. Additional viewing hours will also take place at 9:30 am prior to the service.  Condolences may be sent to: Mrs. Marjorie Harris [spouse] and family,
108 East Street, Byron, MI 48418.  Memorials may be made out to ByronFirst UMC.

WANDA L. TUCKER, mother of Rev. Juanita J. Ferguson [Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Arrangements are as follows:  Visitation will take place Tuesday, September 28, 2010 from 2:00 – 8:00 pm at the Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home. The location is 700 N. Monroe St., Bay City, MI 48708 [989-892-3932].  The funeral service will also be held at Hyatt-Ewald on Wednesday, September 29 at 11:00 am with a visitation hour at 10:00 am prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to:  Rev. Juanita Ferguson, 1873 Academy, Ferndale, MI 48220.  Memorial may be sent to: Easter Seal or The Methodist Children’s Home.

 MATTHEW HICKEY, son of Timothy R. Hickey [Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], and Betty Lou Hickey, died on Friday, September 10, 2010.  A memorial service will be held at Rochester: St. Paul’s UMC, located at 620 Romeo St; Rochester, MI 48308 [248-651-9361]. An announcement with the service date will be sent out in the near future.  Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Dr. Timothy and Betty Lou Hickey Hammock Dunes 15 Avenue de la Mer, #2505, Palm Coast, FL   32137

WANDA R. CROSBY, surviving spouse of James G. “Bing” Crosby [Retired West Michigan Conference and former Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Mrs. Crosby was a former Conference UMW president. Arrangements are as follows: A memorial service will take place on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 11:00am. The service will be held at Birmingham: First UMC located at 1589 W. Maple, Birmingham, MI 48009 [248-646-1200].  The family will also have visitation times at the church on Friday, September 10th from 5pm to 8pm, and Saturday at 10:00am prior to the memorial service.   Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Claudia Crosby [daughter] at claudiamae@msn.com, or you may use the guest book at Lakeshore Memorial Services: www.lakeshorememorial.com  Memorials may be sent to either:  Birmingham First UMC United Methodist Women’s memorial fund, The Birmingham UMC or one’s own local UMC.

ANNAMARY DEWITT, spouse of Jesse R. DeWitt [Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy and Bishop], died on Saturday, August 14, 2010. Arrangements are as follows:  A memorial service will take place on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 10:30am. The service will be held at Ann Arbor First UMC which is located at 120 South State Rd; Ann Arbor, MI 48104 [734-662-4536].  Memorials may be sent to:  Arbor Hospice Foundation,
2366 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48103, Ann Arbor: First UMC Organ Fund, 120 South State Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48104

ANNA SWEDE GEER retired UMC missionary to China and surviving spouse of the late Rev. Earl S. Geer [Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died on Monday, August 9, 2010. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation hours are from 4:00pm to 7:00pm Friday, August 13, 2010 at Smith Family Funeral Home - North located at 1525 Hancock Street, Port Huron, MI 48060 [810-985-4351]. The Funeral service will be held at 11am Saturday, August 15, 2010 after a 10:30 am viewing time at Gratiot Park UMC. Gratiot Park is located at 811 Church Street, Port Huron, MI 48060 [810-985-6206]. Memorials may be sent to Gratiot Park UMC, 811 Church Street, Port Huron, MI 48060

 R. PAUL DOHERTY, [former Detroit Conference Clergy; retired West Michigan Conference Clergy; and Michigan Area Haiti Task Force, Chair] died July 26, 2010. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at 4 p.m. at Grand Rapids: First UMC, 227 E. Fulton St., Grand Rapids. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. with a repast following the service. In lieu of flowers, Paul's wishes were that his work would continue for the Methodist Children's Orphanage, Port Au Prince, Haiti. Memorial contributions payable to the /West Michigan Conference Treasurer/ with the memo, Memorial Contribution-Doherty. Send to the West Michigan Conference Center, P.O. Box 6247, Grand Rapids, MI 49516. Condolences may be sent to Paul's wife: Mrs. Joan Doherty, 7170 Davies Drive, Rockford, MI 49341.

RALPH A. EDWARDS, [Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died July 1, 2010. Rev. Edwards served the following Michigan United Methodist Churches: East Tawas, Freeland, Harper Woods Redeemer, Coleman, Geneva Hope, Fowlerville, Newberry, Paradise, Rochester St. Paul's (associate), and South Lyon (associate). Rev. Ralph A. Edwards [Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died on Thursday, July 1, 2010. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 2 pm to 4 pm at South Lyons: First UMC which is located at 640 S. Lafayette; South Lyons, MI 48178 [248-437-0760]. Stories and memories you may wish to be shared during the service can be sent to Cynthia Edwards [daughter]:  comfrey@earthlink.net or Ms. Cynthia Edwards, 114 8th Street,
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

ZINA B. BENNETT JR., [Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died June 23, 2010. Arrangements are as follows: A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Salem: First UMC, 600 State St, Salem, Oregon 97301 [503-364-6709]. An additional memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Washington UMC which is located at 58430 Van Dyke Road, Washington, MI 48094 [586-781-9662]. Condolences may be sent to his daughter, Donna Sperry: Mr. and Mrs. George Sperry & Family, 2328 Crestview Dr. 5, Salem, OR 97302. Memorials may be given to your local United Methodist Church.

KAREN WISSMAN, daughter of the late Rev. Harley L. Siders [Detroit Annual Conference clergy] and Port Huron District Christian Education Consultant, died June 12, 2010. Arrangements are as follow: The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2010 preceded by an additional 10 a.m. visitation time at St. Clair: First UMC The church is located at 415 N. Third, St. Clair, MI 48079 [810-329-7186]. Condolences and memorial contributions may be sent to: Earl Wissman [husband], 7676 Marine City Hwy., Casco, MI 48064.

CATHERINE McCALLUM, surviving spouse of the late Rev. James R. McCallum [Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died June 8, 2010. The Funeral service was held Monday, June 14, 2010 at Royal Oak: First UMC. Memorials may be sent to the Simpson Park Camp, c/o Daryl-Lynn Essig, Christ United Methodist Church, 34385 Garfield, Fraser, MI 48026. Condolences may be sent to: Don Wilson, 55649 Rhine, Macomb Twp., MI 48042.

VIRGINIA BATES DAWSON, surviving spouse of former Adrian College President Rev. Dr. John H. Dawson [retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died May 22, 2010. Family and friends remembered and celebrated her life at a service held at Wagley Funeral Home on May 28, 2010 in Adrian, MI. Memorials may be sent to: The John R. Dawson Scholarship Fund, Adrian College, 110 S. Madison St., Adrian, MI 49221.

JANET HERNDON-MOSLEY, sister of Leon W. Herndon [Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died June 8, 2010. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Leon W. Herndon, 18501 Cherrylawn, Detroit, MI 48221.

KENNETH L. WHYTE, [retired Detroit Conference clergy] died Saturday, May 8, 2010. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation is from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 14 at Swanson Funeral Home, 14751 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48235 [313-272-9000]. Family hour is 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 15 with the funeral service at 11 a.m. Both will be held at Detroit: Scott Memorial UMC, 15361 Plymouth, Detroit, MI 48227 [313-836-6301]. Condolences may be sent to his wife: Mrs. Blanche Whyte, 17387 Plainview, Detroit, MI 48219.

IRA L. FETT [Retired Detroit Conference Clergy] passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation will be held Friday, April 30, 2010 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuaries, 3525 Remembrance Rd NW, Walker, MI 49544. [616-458-1297] Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 2 pm with a viewing one hour before at Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuaries. Memorial contributions can be sent to the Detroit Annual Conference the United Methodist Church, 1309 N Ballenger Hwy, Ste 1, Flint, MI 48504. Condolences may be sent to his wife, Marjorie: Mrs. Marjorie Fett, 2520 Lake Michigan Dr NW #308, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

PATRICIA W. GEYER, mother of the Rev. Pamela S. Kail (Detroit Conference Clergy) died April 22. Her funeral service will be Tuesday, April 27 at 2 p.m. Visitation will begin at 12 until the time of the service at Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Dr., Albion, MI 49224 (517-638-7050). Memorial contributions can be sent to Salem United Church of Christ or Oakland Hospice. Condolences can be sent to: Rev. Pamela Kail, 11494 Torrey Road, Fenton, MI 48430.

ESTELLE VAN CONANT, mother of the Rev. Clarence W. Van Conant [Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died April 7, 2010. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation hours are from 2 pm to 8 pm Friday, April 8, 2010 at Pomeroy Funeral Home located at 4 S. Howard Ave, Croswell, MI 48422 [810-679-9800]. The Funeral service will be held at 11 am Saturday, April 9th at the Pomeroy Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to: The Revss Clarence and Earleen Van Conant, 577 Augusta Drive, Monroe, MI 48161.

ROSALINE FREDERICK, surviving spouse of the late Rev. Monroe Frederick [Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died on Sunday, April 4, 2010. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation hours are from 2 pm to 4 pm & 6 pm to 8 pm Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home located at 205 E. Washington, DeWitt, MI 48820 [517-669-6465]. The Funeral service will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, April 14th at Redeemer UMC. Redeemer UMC is located in the West Michigan Conference at 13980 Schavey Rd, DeWitt, MI 48820 [517-669-3430]. Memorials may be sent to the American Lung Association or the American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be sent to her sons and their families in care of: Tim Frederick [son], 1000 S. Bridge St, Apt. 2, DeWitt, MI 48820.

EMIL E. HAERING, [Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died April 5, 2010. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation will be held Thursday, April 8, 2010 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and also from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sharp Funeral Home, 8138 Miller Rd, Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Rev. Haering’s funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 9th at First Presbyterian Church located at 746 S. Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502. Condolences may be sent to his wife, Betty, and family: Mrs. Betty Haering, 5216 Ottawa, Burton, MI 48519.

MICHAEL L. PETERLIN, [Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died April 4, 2010. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation will be held Thursday, April 8, 2010 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, 2200 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI 49829. Rev. Peterlin’s funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. April 9th at Escanaba: First UMC located at 302 S. Sixth St, Escanaba, MI 49829. Condolences may be sent to the sons: Aaron Peterlin & Family, 713 S. Eleventh Street, Escanaba, MI 49829 and Zachariah Peterlin & Family, 32435 Cloverdale Street, Farmington, MI 48336.

RAY C. MIDDLETON, [Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died February 19, 2010. Arrangements were as follows: Visitation was held Tuesday, February 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the funeral following at 1 p.m. at the Stith Funeral Home located at 318 W. Broadway, Danville, Kentucky 40422. Memorials may be sent to Heritage Hospice, P.O. Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422. Condolences may be sent to Mrs. Betty Middleton in care of Tim Middleton [son] and to the sons and their families: Tim Middleton, 328 Persimmon Way, Harrodsburg, KY 40330; Mark Middleton, 1611 Regal Mist Coop, Trinity, FL 34655; and David Middleton, 3860 Siena Lane, Palm Harbor, FL 34685.

WILLARD E. FREELAND, father of the Rev. David C. Freeland [Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died on Monday, March 22, 2010. On Friday, March 25, 2010, a final visitation will be held at 10 a.m. and the funeral service will commence at 11 a.m. Both will be held at Mayville UMC located at 601 Ohmer, Mayville, MI 48744 [989-843-6151]. Memorials may be sent to the Mayville UMC building fund. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. David Freeland & Family, 114 Washington St., Port Austin, MI 48467.

MYRTLE M. VOSS, mother of the Rev. Philip D. Voss [Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died on Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Arrangements were as follow: Visitations for Mrs. Voss were held at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Alpena, Michigan. The funeral service for Mrs. Voss was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Word of Life Baptist Church which is also located in Alpena. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Philip Voss, P.O. Box 1027, 6474 Main Street, Caseville, MI 48725.

DOROTHY CAUDILL, surviving spouse of the late Rev. Martin R. Caudill [retired Detroit Annual Conference clergy], died March 18, 2010. Arrangements are as follows: A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2010 at Houghton Lake UMC located at 7059 W. Houghton Lake Drive; Houghton Lake, MI 48629 [989-422-5622]. Donations may be sent to the American Lung Association. Condolences may be sent to the children and their families: DeLila Pontius
, 18221 Elwell Rd., 
Belleville, MI 48111; Jackie Pirie, 
323 Cardinal Ave., 
Roscommon, MI 48653; Martin Caudill, II
1677 N. Crystal Rd., 
Vestaburg, MI 48891; Clayton Caudill
, 320 E. River St., Apt 1
, Grand Ledge, MI 48837.

CARL J. DAWES, father of the Rev. Gary C. Dawes [Detroit Annual Conference clergy], died on Sunday, March 7, 2010. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation will be held Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Pixley Funeral Home / Godhardt - Tomlinson Chapel located at 2904 Orchard Lake Rd; Keego Harbor, MI 48320 [248-682-0200]. A funeral service well be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2010 at Nardin Park UMC located at 29887 W. 11 Mile Rd. in Farmington Hills, MI 48336, [248-476-8860]. Memorials may be sent to Nardin Park. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. and Mrs. Gary Dawes & Family, 4769 Devonshire, Adrian, MI 49221.

ESTHER JEAN PATTERSON, surviving spouse of the late Rev. Haxton H. Patterson [Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died February 25, 2010. Arrangements were as follows: A memorial service was held Friday, February 26, 2010 at Shell Point Retirement Village Church in Ft. Myers, FL. Condolences may be sent to: Ms. Patricia Bragg [daughter], 28440 Marc Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48336.

LEONA JOHNSTON, mother of the Rev. Jack E. Johnston [Detroit Annual Conference clergy], died Tuesday, February 23, 2010. Arrangements are as follow: Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Rupp Funeral Home. The Funeral Home is located at 2345 S. Custer Rd, Monroe, MI 48161 [734-241-9300]. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. and Mrs. Jack and Connie Johnston & Family, 10214 Bath Road, Byron, MI 48418.

PAULINE E. RUPE, retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, spouse of retired clergy Rev. Meredith Rupe, died on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.   Arrangements are as follows:  Visitation hours are Sunday, December 5, 2010 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Copher - Fesler - May Funeral Home located at 415 S. Anderson Street; Elwood, IN 46036; 765/552-6612.  Funeral Service will be held Monday, December 6th at 11 a.m. at Aroma UMC, 16301 E. 281st Street; Atlanta, IN 46031; 765/552-7465. A Memorial Service will be held in Big Rapids, MI in the spring. Condolences for the family may be sent to:
Rev. Meredith Rupe & Family; 5588 S. Skyline Drive, Evergreen, CO 80439.
Memorial gifts may be given to the Rupe Lectures on Faith and Work at Ferris State University, or to the United Methodist Foundation.

ORVILLE H. MCKAY, died Sunday, October 3, 2010. His wife, Mabel, predeceased him.   He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law:  Gwendolyn Wasmuth of Lake Forest, IL, Janeth and Amherst Turner of Ann Arbor, Kathleen and William Gilbert of Grand Rapids.  He is also survived by five grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.  Funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday, October 7, 2010 from the Midland First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Brent McCumons and Rev. Dr. William Mate officiating.  Interment will be in Midland Cemetery.  Visitation will be at the Wilson Miller Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4 to 7 pm and at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be offered to Lake Louise Christian Community, designated for the construction of the McKay Lodge, at Lake Louise United Methodist Camp, 11037 Thumb Lake Rd., Boyne Falls, MI  49713, or to the charity of choice. Personal messages of condolence may be left with www.wilson-miller.com

 VIVIAN HUHTALA PALOMAKI, mother of the Rev. John C. Huhtala, Sr. [retired Detroit Annual Conference clergy], died Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Services will be held at a later date in the spring. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. and Mrs. John and Karen Huhtala, Sr. & Family, 819 St. Paul Street, Marysville, MI 48040.

JEAN COMPTON, surviving spouse of the late Rev. Lewis P. Compton [Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. She lays in repose at the Misiuk Funeral Home in Chesaning, MI. Arrangements are as follow: The family will receive friends starting at 9 a.m. at the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saturday, February 13, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 13, 2010 at First Congregational Church. The church is located at 327 Washington, Owosso, MI 48867 [989-723-3010]. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made out to the Lake Louise Christian Community United Methodist Camp, 11037 Thumb Lake Road; Boyne Falls, MI 49713. Condolences may be sent to:Mrs. Pam Nevling [daughter], P.O. Box 9, Hume, IL 61932. Richard Compton [son], 379 Willow Lane, Menasha, WI 54952.

LUE ERNA GORDON, mother of Beverly Keaton, wife of Michigan Area Resident Bishop, Jonathan D. Keaton, died on Monday, February 1, 2010. Arrangements are as follow: Visitation at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Rowell-Parish Mortuary located at 611 North 9th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday, February 8, 2010 at Love's Chapel Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 2034 North 12th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72904 [479-783-2545]. Condolences may be sent to: Bishop Jonathan and Mrs. Beverly Keaton & Family, 2164 University Park Dr., Suite 250, Okemos, MI 48864.

SOLOMON K. DUNCAN, father of Elizabeth Boayue [wife of Detroit Conference Clergy, Charles S.G. Boayue, Jr.], died on Monday, January 25, 2010 in Monrovia, Liberia; West Africa. Arrangements are as follow: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the Alexander P. Camphor Memorial UMC in Clara Town, Monrovia, Liberia. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Dr. Charles and Mrs. Elizabeth Boayue, Jr. & Family, 22495 Ivanhoe Lane, Southfield, MI 48034.

CLARENCE SAILOR SR., husband of the Rev. Deanna M. Petit-Sailor [retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died on Thursday, January 28, 2010. Arrangements are as follow: Funeral service will be held February 2, 2010 at Zion Chester AME Zion Church, 12541 Branders Bridge Road, Chester, VA 23831 [804-748-9778]. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Conant Ave UMC, 18600 Conant Ave., Detroit, MI 48234 [313-891-7237]. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Deanna Sailor and Family, 2927 Lyndhurst Place, Chester, VA 23831.

ISABEL OLIVER, mother of Laurie Smith Del Pino [wife of Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, Julius E. Del Pino], died on Monday, January 18, 2010. Arrangements are as follow: A 9 a.m. visitation time, and an 11 a.m. funeral service will be held Friday, January 22, 2010 at the Giffen Mack Funeral Home located at 2570 Danforth Ave., Toronto, Ontario M4C1L3 Canada [416-698-3121]. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the A. R. Goudie Eventide Nursing Home at 369 Frederick St., Kitchener, ON N2H2P, Canada. Condolences may be sent to: the Rev. Julius and Laurie Del Pino and Family, 6161 Mission Drive, West Bloomfield, MI 48325.

LOIS THOMPSON, spouse of the late Rev. Bishop S. Thompson Sr. [retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died January 15, 2010. Arrangements are as follow: An 11 a.m. funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Flint Hill UMC located at 2858 Flint Hill Rd, Alexander City, AL. [256-234-5047]. Condolences may be sent to: The Lois Thompson Family, 1315 10th Street East, Alexander City, AL 35010.

PAUL T. HART, of Somerset, Kentucky [Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died January 14, 2010. Arrangements are as follow: Visitation will be held Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 5 p.m. at the Lake Cumberland Funeral Home located at 1046 West Highway 80, Somerset, KY 42503 [866-676-0410]. The funeral service is on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 2:00 pm and will be held at Somerset: First UMC located at 99 South Central Ave., Somerset, KY 42501 [606-678-4042]. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be sent to Food for the Poor, Inc. - "People of Haiti" - 130 Venture Way, Somerset, KY 42503. Condolences may be sent to: The Hart Family, 79 Friendship Dr., Somerset, KY 42503.

2009 Obituaries

ARLENE SMOOT, the spouse of deceased retired Detroit Conference Clergy [and former Conference Treasurer] the Rev. Jewell M. Smoot, died December 24, 2009. An 11 a.m. graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Farmington City Cemetery in Farmington, Utah. Condolences may be sent to: Mrs. Betty Whitlock [daughter], 294 East 200 South, Farmington, Utah 84025.

AUDREY M. DUNLAP, (Retired Detroit Conference Clergy) died December 23, 2009, at the age of 86. A celebration of her life will be held at St. Gregory's Catholic Church in Newberry, Mich., (212 West Harrie St.) on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010. Visitation will take place at 10 a.m., followed by the service at 11 a.m. Condolences may be sent to: Wayne Dunlap, 24866 County Road 98, McMillan, MI 49853.

JAMES H. McLAURIN, [retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died December 12, 2009. A private memorial service will be held after the winter months in Paradise, Michigan. Rev. McLaurin served the following churches in Michigan: Pontiac Central (associate), West Mound, Houghton Grace, Flint Bethlehem, Bay City Fremont Avenue, Iron Mountain Trinity, and Sault Ste. Marie Central/Algonquin. Surviving members of the Rev. James McLaurin family are: Eric McLaurin [son], 113 E. Marquette St., Marquette, MI 49855 and Kristin Chase [daughter], 509 S. Finn Rd, Munger, MI 48747.

JOHN [Jack] PEACOCK, father of the Rev. Richard [Rich] Peacock [retired Detroit Annual Conference clergy] and the Rev. Larry Peacock, died December 5, 2009. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Richard A. Peacock, 40198 Riverbend Dr., Sterling Heights, MI 48310.

BASEL W. CURTISS, [Retired Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died November 28, 2009. Arrangements are as follow: visitation hours Monday, November 30, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; and Tuesday, December 1, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Marsh Funeral Chapel. The Funeral Chapel is located at 396 S. Sandusky Rd, Sandusky, MI 48471 [810-641-2244]. Final viewing at Sandusky: First UMC Wednesday, December 2 at noon with the funeral Service at 1 p.m. Sandusky: First UMC is located at 68 Lexington Street, Sandusky 48471 [810-648-2606]. Condolences may be sent to: Mrs. Maxine Curtiss, 137 N. Elk St., Sandusky, MI 48471.

JUANITA EVON ROWE, wife of the Rev. Gregory E. Rowe (Detroit Annual Conference Clergy, serving Wayne-Westland First UMC), died on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation hours from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2009 at Wayne-Westland: First UMC, located at 3 Town Square, Wayne, MI 48184 [734-721-4801]. Memorial Service at 3:00 pm at Wayne: First following visitation, with dinner immediately after the Memorial Service. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Gregory E. Rowe, 3017 Flora Lane, Wayne, MI 48184

ANNA M. MILLER, mother of the Rev. Dr. Dale M. Miller [Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died October 25, 2009 in Indiana. Mrs. Miller's funeral service was held Tuesday October 27, 2009 at Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield, Indiana. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Dr. Dale M. Miller, 25109 Lyncastle Street, Farmington Hills, MI 48336.

E. MARION KITCHENMASTER, spouse of the late Rev. Charles F. Kitchenmaster [Detroit Annual Conference Clergy], died October 24, 2009. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 from 2 p.m.-8 p.m. at Muir Brothers Funeral Home; 1021 S Lapeer Rd., Lapeer, MI 48446 [810-664-8111]. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 28 at the Muir Brothers Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to: Sherry LeBlanc (daughter), 1827 Van Geisen, Caro, MI 48723.

HELEN P. BAILEY, age 89 of Portage passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at her home. On May 30, 1942, Helen married the Rev. Lester C. Bailey in western Pennsylvania. Rev. Lester and Helen served the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids, Portage, Battle Creek, Ionia, Cassopolis, White Pigeon, Charlotte, and Coldwater. She was a gifted artist and worked as a school bus driver in many of those locations. Helen was a member of the Oshtemo United Methodist Church. Helen is survived by her children and their spouses, Linnea and Paul Oswald of Portage, Mercia and David Foster of Mt. Pleasant, Charles and Shana Bailey of Grand Rapids, and Celeste and David Flood of Mattawan; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two sisters. A celebration of Helen’s life will be held at the Oshtemo UMC on Sunday, November 1 at 3 p.m. with Pastor Suzanne Kornowski and the Rev. Brenda Deily of Heartland Hospice officiating. The family will greet friends immediately before and after the services at the church. Interment of her remains will take place in the Memorial Garden at the Gaylord United Methodist Church at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to Heartland Hospice, 8075 Creekside Drive, Ste. 120, Portage, MI 49024. Envelopes will be available at the memorial service.

OLIVE MACAULAY, mother of the Rev. Elizabeth A. Macaulay (Detroit Annual Conference Clergy), and the Rev. Thomas P. Macaulay (Detroit Annual Conference Ann Arbor District Superintendent) died on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation Sunday October 18, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Sawyer Fuller Funeral Home located at 2125 12 Mile Rd, Berkley, MI 48072. Mrs. Macaulay will rest in state at Berkley: First UMC Monday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with the funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. Church location is 2820 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley, MI 48072. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Beth Macaulay, 2604 Lenox Rd., Trenton, MI 48183 and Rev. Tom Macaulay, 16177 Old Bedford Rd., Northville, MI 48168. Memorials may be sent to: Berkley: First UMC, 2820 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley, MI 48072.