Thompson, Clair L. Rev.
South Lyon, Michigan (formerly of Whittemore)
Rev. Clair L. Thompson passed away February 25, 2000, age 85. Loving husband of the late Eileen I. Thompson. Dear father of Dewey (Nelda) Thompson of Allendale, Donald (Darlene) Thompson of Big Rapids, Yvonne (James) Freed of Milford and Richard (Linda) Thompson of Brandon, Mississippi. Loving grandfather of 16 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Brother of the late William Thompson and Thomas Thompson. Rev. Thompson pastored churches in Prescott, Port Huron and Muskegon. Friends may call at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch on Sunday (today) from 1-9 P.M. The Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home. Officiating performed by Rev. Thompson's grandson, Rev. Dewey Thompson Jr. from Holland, MI. Internment will be at the Saints Cemetery, Whittemore. Contributions may be made to Livingston County Hospice or Martin Luther South Lyon Auxillary. Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home 109 E. Houghton West Branch, Michigan
Flies, Florence E.
Kawkawlin, Michigan
Florence E. Flies, age 87 years, passed away Thursday morning, February 24, 2000, at the Bay Medical Care Facility. She was born in Pinconning on November 28, 1912. Mrs Flies lived most of her lifetime in the Bay City and Kawkawlin areas. She was a member of St. Maria Goretti Church. The former Florence Valley was married to William Manley Flies on February 7, 1934. He died on January 26, 1999. Surviving are four children, Charmaine (Lawrence) Pintoski of Bay City, Joyce (Gerald) Mitchell, all of Bay City, Barbara (William) Misener of Australia, Lawrence (Mary) Flies of Texas; thirteen grandchildren; a brother, LeRoy (Beverly) Valley of Pinconning; sister in law Marie Valley of Pinconning. Mrs. Flies was preceded in death by a daughter Ardith Meir and a granddaughter, Holly Mitchell. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated Monday morning at 10 o'clock in St. Maria Goretti Church. Rev. Fr. James F. Gavit will preside. The rite of committal will be held in Floral Gardens Cemetery. The parish wake service will be Sunday evening at 7:30 in the funeral home. Friends may call at Stapish West on Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock and in the evening from 7 until 9 o'clock. Mrs. Flies will lie in state at the church Monday morning from 9 o'clock until the time of service. Stapish West 805 E. South Union, Bay City
Pacholka, Douglas D.
Sanford, Michigan
Douglas David Pacholka, 28 of Sanford, died early Friday morning, February 25, 2000. He was born on December 27, 1971 in Midland, son of Kenneth and Irene (Radosa) Pacholka. Doug attended St. Brigid Catholic School and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Mt. Pleasant in 1990. He then received a Bachelor of Science in Fishery and Wildlife Management from Lake Superior State University. He had been employed with the Illinois Natural History Survey, conducting research. Doug was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church of Sanford and the first Catholic Slovak Union. He had enjoyed traveling, where he met many interesting people, he was a modest individual, avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, amateur walleye tournaments, basketball and baseball which he played during high school. Surviving besides his parents Ken and Irene are his brother and sisters, Jeffry Pacholka, Michele Pacholka both of Sanford, Patricia Pacholka of San Jose, California; grandmother Minnie Pacholka of Midland and many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Doug was predeceased by three brothers, Stanley in 1975, Kevin in 1987, and Wayne in 1993. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 29, 2000 from St. Brigid Catholic Church in Midland. Rev. Father Frank Voris OFM, Cap. will officiate with burial in Midland Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Doug's family will receive friends at the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 West Wheeler Street, Midland this evening from 7-9 p.m., Monday from 2-8 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Pacholka Memorial Scholarship, Bethesda Lutheran Home or the donor's favorite charity. Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors 1200 W. Wheeler Street Midland, Michigan
Barnard, Helen A.
Bay City, Michigan
Helen A. Barnard, age 88 years, passed away Saturday morning, February 26, 2000 at the Bay Medical Care Facility. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in St. Hedwig Church. Rev. Fr. Richard M. Filary will preside. The Rite of Committal will be in Floral Gardens Cemetery. The Parish Wake Service will be Monday evening at 7 o'clock in the funeral home. Friends may call at Stapish West on Monday between the hours of 3 and 9 o'clock. Memorials are available at the funeral home for Bay Medical Care Facility and Michigan Parkinson Foundation. Mrs. Barnard will lie in state at the church Tuesday morning from 9 o'clock until the time of service. Stapish West 805 E. South Union, Bay City
Soderquist, Cecelia E.
Bay City, Michigan
Cecelia E. Soderquist, age 81 years, died Sunday morning, February 27, 2000 at her residence. She was born to the late Francis and Rose (Auger) Byrne on October 16, 1918 in Bay City where she resided most of her life. Cecelia was a licensed cosmotologist and was employed as a hairdresser/cosmotologist for many years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, and the League of Catholic Women and Men. Surviving family members include her children: S. Theodore (Charlene) Soderquist of Taylor, MI, Thomas J. (Virginia) Soderquist of Bay City, Cecelia A. Soderquist of Bay City, and Paul F. Soderquist of Oscoda, MI; 10 grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; her sister, Rosella Smith of Bay City; several nieces and nephews; special friends: Willie Jane and Betty Backelant of Bay City. Cecelia was preceded in death by her husband, Stewart Soderquist in May, 1998; infant daughter, Roseanna Jo Soderquist; two brothers, Norbert and Francis Byrne and two sisters, Margaret Ennis and Leona MacGuire. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. in Holy Trinity Church. Cecelia will lie in state in church Wednesday after 10:00 A.M. Rev. Leonard F. Wilkuski will preside and intermenty will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery. The Vigil Prayer Service will be Tuesday evening at 7:00 P.M. in the Trahan Chapel. Memorial contributions may be directed to Heartland Hospice, Holy Trinity Church or American Cancer Society. Visiting hours will be Monday from 5:00 to 8:30 P.M. and Tuesday from 1:00 to 8:30 P.M. at the W. A. Trahan Funeral Chapel. W. A. Trahan Funeral Chapel & Prearrangement Center Madison at Tenth
Garmen, Edna L. (Bunting)
Bay City, Michigan
Mrs. Garmen died February 27, 2000 at the Carriage House of Bay City, age 74 years. She was born September 25, 1925 in Alabaster, MI to the late Lawrence J. and Susie (Tremaine) Soucie. Edna had two marriages: Royal K. Bunting and then to Lloyd Garment; both predeceased her. Surviving are five children: Susan (James) Walker, Neil (Sandy) Bunting, Lou Ann (Grant) Meier, Patricia Bunting and Scott (Alicia) Bunting; mother-in-law, Helen Skidmore; 12 grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; one sister, Ann Peers and one brother, Larry Soucie; several nieces and nephews. Edna was predeceased by three children, Hope Major, Kenneth and Robin Bunting. Per Mrs. Garment's wishes cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will be held at a later. Arrangements by.... Ambrose Funeral Home 1200 Garfield Ave.
Lesher, Mr. David E.
Saginaw, Michigan
Loving husband and father passed away Sunday, February 27, 2000. Age 61 years. He was born February 19, 1939 in West Virginia and had served in the U.S. Air Force. David married Deborah D. Christie on December 28, 1990. She survives him. He was employed by Consumers Power for 22 years. Surviving besides his wife, Deborah, are two stepsons: Mark Van Wormer and Jason Sharar, both of Saginaw; his mother, Roxie Lesher, West Virginia; three sisters and five brothers; David's father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Donna Christie, Saginaw; several nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his father, Cary Lesher and by two sisters. Funeral Service will take place 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd., (between Shattuck and McCarty). Rev. Asa T. Compton will officiate with burial in St. Andrew Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home where the family will be present on Tuesday from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the James E. Cartwright Care Center. Snow Funeral Home Saginaw, Michigan
