Hutchins, Norman (Bruce) Sr.
Essexville, Michigan
Mr. Hutchins died Monday evening, January 31, 2000 at the Bay Medical Center, age 60 years. He was born December 24, 1939 in Gaylord, Michigan and has lived here most of his life. He married the former Patricia Hall; she survives him. Mr. Hutchins worked for General Motors of Flint. He attended Delta College where he received a degree in Industrial Supervision and Business Management. Mr. Hutchins was a member of the Saginaw Valley Kennel Club where he served on the Executive Board and was a well-known breeder and exhibitor of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. He enjoyed hunting, car shopping and family outings. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church of Essexville. Surviving besides his wife, Patricia, he leaves five children: Bradley Hutchins at home, Debra (Paul) French of Decatur, MI, Norman "Buzz" (Cindy) Hutchins Jr. of Edwardsburg, MI, John Hutchins of Flint, Brian (Shannon) Hutchins of Columbia, Tennessee; four grandchildren: Bob, Kristina, and Danielle French and Norman Bruce Hutchins III; his mother, Beulah Ames of Dearborn Heights; his mother-in-law, Dorothy B. Hall of Bay City; one sister and a brother, Sandy (Ken) Pyle of S. Boardman, MI and Doug (Pam) Hutchins of Hope, MI; one brother-in-law and a sister-in-law: Rick (Pat) Hall and Debbie (Mike) Pickvet, all of Bay City; and numerous nieces and nephews. Also a special family friend, Julie Fisher. He was predeceased by his father, Harry Hutchins Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, February 3, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Essexville by the Rev. Fr. Thomas McNamara with entombment at St. Patrick Mausoleum. Friends may call at the Squires Funeral Home on Wednesday from 1-5 and 7-9 P.M. and at the church on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until time of service. There will be a Parish Wake Service at 7:30 P.M. Wednesday. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Bay County Humane Society. Squires Funeral Home 211 N. Henry St.
Janke, Margarita C.
Bay City, Michigan
Margarita C. Janke, age 97 years, died Monday, January 31, 2000 in Bay Medical Center. She was born September 15, 1902 to the late Pedro and Manuela (Armas) Brito in Havana, Cuba and has resided in the Bay City area since 1927. Mrs. Janke was a member of St. Joseph Church, the St. Anne Society, the Legion of Mary, and the League of Catholic Women and Men. She was married to Harry G. Janke who preceded her in death on July 12, 1966. She is survived by her two sons and their wives: Louis and Esther Janke and Richard and Melissa Janke, all of Bay City; her daughter and husband, Carmelita and Joseph Whyte of Pinconning; 16 grandchildren; 26 great- grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, John C. Janke on May 7, 1942 and her grandson, Joel Janke. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, February 3, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. in St. Joseph Church. Rev. Dale A. Orlik will preside and intermenty will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church Development Fund. The St. Anne Society will pray the Rosary Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. in the Trahan Chapel. The Vigil Prayer Service will be Wednesday at 7:30 P.M. in the Trahan Chapel. Visiting hours with the family will be Wednesday from 2-5 and 6:30 until 8:30 P.M. at the W. A. Trahan Funeral Chapel, and on Thursday in church after 10:00 A.M. W. A. Trahan Funeral Chapel & Prearrangement Center Madison at Tenth
Kernstock, Norman G.
Auburn, Michigan
Mr. Kernstock died Tuesday afternoon, February 1, 2000 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland after an extended illness, age 86 years. Norman was born the son of the late John and Anna (Hammerbacher) Kernstock April 1, 1913 in Monitor Township and had resided in this area all his life. He was a self-employed electrician for many years, farmed, was a member of AAL, a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Monitor and served on various committees at church. He was a devoted family man and loved his grandchildren and great-granddaughter. On June 27, 1936 in St. John's Lutheran Church of Amelith, he married the former Hilda Trautner; she survives him. Also surviving are four daughters: Lois (Gerald) Wieck of Auburn, Nancy (Robert) DeBoer of Caro, Norma (Richard) Atencio of Pine, CO and Carol (Kurt) Bickel of Orlando, FL; nine grandchildren: Cari Wieck, Shelley (Mike) Blackie, Dirk and Danica DeBoer, Sarah and Emily Bickel, Leigh (Daniel) Souter, Meg and Laura Atencio and one great-granddaughter, Karissa Blackie; and one sister, Gertrude Forester of Bay City. Norman was also predeceased by a daughter, Judith, one sister, Edna Engerer and one brother, Erwin Kernstock. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 5, 2000 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Monitor. Rev. David F. Sherry will officiate with burial to follow in Home Cemetery, Bay City. Norman's family will receive friends at the AUBURN CHAPEL of the Cunningham-Taylor Funeral Homes, Inc. on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., on Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 9:00 P.M., and then on Saturday morning, Norman will lie in state at the CHURCH from 10:00 A.M. until time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy, envelopes for Trinity Lutheran Church, Monitor and the family's discretionary fund will be available at the funeral home. AUBURN CHAPEL Cunningham-Taylor Funeral Homes, Inc. 312 W. Midland Rd. Auburn, Michigan
Aikens, Bennie A. Sr.
Mio, Michigan
Bennie A. Aikens Sr., age 70, of Mio, MI died January 28, 2000 at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI. He lived in Mio, MI for 21 years, moving here from Gillette, Wyoming and he had worked for Banks Enterprises of Gillette, Wyoming as a truckdriver. He is survived by his wife, Donas (Light) Aikens; seven sons; three daughters; five step- daughters; 29 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and two sisters, both of Bay City. Bennie was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, three sisters, two sons, one daughter, one granddaughter and one great-grandson. Memorial Services are to be held on Saturday, February 5, 2000 at 2:00 P.M. at the Orr Funeral Home, with Rev. Clarence Elder presiding. Orr Funeral Home 318 Pearl Street Mio, Michigan
Schultz, Elaine
San Jose, California formerly of Bay City, Michigan
Elaine Schultz passed away on January 31, 2000 in San Jose, California at the age of 94. She was the daughter of Dr. Colin A. Stewart who began medical service to this community in 1900. Mrs. Schultz was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil, who died in 1964 and is survived by her sons: James, retired in San Antonio, Texas and Thomas, an Engineering Professor and his wife, Janice from Morgan Hill, California; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. In memory of this family, significant contributions have been made to the First Presbyterian Church, the Methodist Church and the YMCA. She was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and taught in both the public and Catholic School systems in Bay City. Elaine will be laid to rest in Elm Lawn Cemetery on February 5, 2000. Donations in her memory will be graciously accepted by the Bay City section of the American Association of University Women where she was a founder and 2nd President - c/o Mary Lynn Merkle, 2904 Evergreen Drive, Bay City, MI 48706 or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements made under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home, Morgan Hills, CA.
Spannagel, Elaine Houthoofd
Fairgrove, Michigan
Elaine Houthoofd-Spannagel, age 80 years, passed away Wednesday evening, February 2, 2000 at Bay Special Care. She was born in Wisner Township on March 23, 1919. Mrs. Spannagel was a lifelong resident of Fairgrove. She enjoyed playing cards and being with her family. Surviving are five special nieces: Marlene Walraven of Harrison, Corrine Jacobs of Bay City, Nancy Willett, Bernice Wiergowski, and Mary Ann Greania, all of Fairgrove; several other nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Florence Wagner of Reese; a brother-in-law, Henry Naert of Fairgrove. Her husbands, Michael Androl and Henry Spannagel, five sisters and five brothers preceded Mrs. Spannagel in death. The Funeral Service will be Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Stapish East (Essexville). Rev. Carl G. Avery will officiate. Interment will be in Wisner Township Cemetery. Friends may call at Stapish East on Friday between the hours of 12 o'clock Noon and 8:30 o'clock in the evening and on Saturday morning from 10 o'clock until the time of service. Stapish East 955 Pine, Essexville
Zelzenock, Jacob D.
Sebewaing, Michigan
Age 90, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, February 2, 2000 at his home. He was born November 8, 1909 in Russia, coming the the U.S. at the age of eight. He was united in marriage to Katherine R. Skachenko on April 13, 1940 in Bad Axe. She preceded him in death on April 12, 1994. Jacob had been employed at the former Sebewaing Industries for 30 years before retiring in 1983. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Sebewaing. He was an avid fisherman and especially loved to ice fish. Surviving are two sons and their wives: James and Kathleen Zelzenock of Jackson and Jerry and Lynda Zelzenock of Tampa, Florida; six grandchildren: Jody Lynn and Troy Stricker, Jason Lee Zelzenock, Jerry and Terry Zelzenock Jr. Allen Zelzenock, Sara Firebaugh and David Omera and Amanda Firebaugh; also, two great-grandchildren, Sappha and Caleb. He was preceded in death by two brothers. The Funeral Service will take place at 11 A.M. Saturday, February 5, 2000 at the Dinkel- Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. Rev. Fred Wilson will officiate with cremation to follow. Inurnment will take place in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Sebewaing. Friends may call at the Dinkel- Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 3 to 9 P.M. on Friday and from 9:00 A.M. Saturday until the time of service. Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home Inc. 538 South Beck St. Sebewaing, Michigan
