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Eleanor M. Clough
September 23, 2007
On Sunday, September 23, 2007, Eleanor Marie (Smith) Clough passed away
at Medilodge of Howell where she had resided for the past four years.
Eleanor was born in Akron, Ohio on May 16, 1920 to Earl and Edna (Trout) Smith. She moved as a child to Berkley, Michigan where she graduated from Berkley High School. Eleanor worked at the Ford Motor Company in Ypsilanti, where she met the love of her life, Clyde. They married on June 13, 1944, and have resided in Pinckney since 1949. Over her lifetime Eleanor has worked for Crowley Milliners, Ford Motor Company, Pinckney Community Schools, and as an assistant manager at Saunders Confectionary. She was a life member of the Order of the
Eastern Stars (Chapter 145) and was a member of the Ladies Club Society
of the Pinckney Community Congregational United Church of
Christ. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Juanita, and her brothers Harold and Earl. She is survived by her loving husband Clyde, her daughter Linda (Bill) Singer, her granddaughter Michelle (Steven Plate) Singer, her granddaughter Susan (Gary)Thomlinson, and her great-granddaughter Natalie Eleanor Plate. Also surviving is her sister-in-law Ruth (Harold) Smith and her sisters by marriage Doris Timmons and Lois Petru, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Eleanor was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be sorely missed by all.
Visitation will be at Shelters Funeral Home at 250 N. Mill Street,
Pinckney, Michigan, on Tuesday from 6-8 pm and Wednesday from 1-4 and
6-8 pm. Order Of The Eastern Star memorial service will be held at 7 PM. The funeral will be held at Pinckney Community Congregational United Church of Christ on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 11 am.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Viola E. Massey
September 12, 2007
Viola E. Massey, 90 years, of Pinckney, Michigan died Wednesday afternoon, September 12, 2007 at her daughter's residence.
She was born December 16, 1916 in Marshall, North Carolina; the daughter of John and Bell (Neartherton) Shelton; Viola married Woodrow Massey on April 30, 1936 in Marshall, North Carolina and he preceded her in death on October 21, 2000.
Surviviors include her son, James (Lorraine) Massey and her daughter, Barbara (Jerry) Reams all of Pinckney, MI; three grandchildren, Jerrold, Jeffery and Woody; six great grandchildren, Shelton, Karson, Reagan and J.J. Reams, Samantha and Jessica Massey.
Funeral service will be held 12 noon Saturday, September 15, 2007 at the Peoples Church 425 Unadilla St. Pinckney, Michigan with burial in Pinckney Cemetery. The family will greet friends 5-9 PM Friday at Shelters Funeral Home and 10 AM till time of service at the church.
Dr. William M. Sokol M.D.
September 10, 2007
Dr. William M. Sokol M.D., 86 years of Pinckney, Michigan died Monday afternoon, September 10, 2007 at the Chelsea Retirement Community in Chelsea, Michigan.
William was born April 1, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan; the son of Michael and Olga (Schmyk) Sokol. He married Edna Beasley on November 3, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan and she preceded in death on October 4, 1999.
He is survived by two daughters, Patti Acton of Pinckney, Michigan and Keri (Gary) Hazen of San Francisco, California; two sons, Donald (Dianne) Sokol of Paw Paw, Michigan and Richard (Jackie Wolf) Sokol of Calumet, Michigan; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Dr. Sokol practiced general surgery at Grace Hospital of Detroit, MI and Huron Valley Hospital of Commerce, MI; he is also a Army Veteran of WW II.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held 3 PM Friday, September 14, 2007 at Shelters Funeral Home in Pinckney, Michigan. Memorial contributions are asked to the American Heart Association.
Rex L. Hendee
August 18, 2007
Rex L. Hendee, 77 years, of Cadiz, Kentucky and a former long-time Pinckney, Michigan resident died Saturday morning, August 18, 2007 at Whitehall Healthcare Center in Novi, Michigan.
He was born January 14, 1930 in Pinckney, Michigan; the son of Lynn and Beulah (Burgess) Hendee. Rex married Dalene Marie Robinson on October 2, 1954 in Hamburg, Michigan and she preceded in death on October 20, 1998.
He is survived by two sons, Daniel of Novi and Richard of Kentucky; three grandchildren; his brother, Gayle of Owosso.
Funeral service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, August 21 at Shelters Funeral Home in Pinckney, Michigan with Rev. Phil Reed officiating with burial in Pinckney Cemetery. Family will receive friends 2-8 PM Monday at the funeral home.
Brian M. Chayni
August 17, 2007
Brian M. Chanyi, 42 years, died Friday evening, August 17, 2007 at his residence.
He was born September 16, 1964 in Howell, Michigan; the son of Ernest and Sophie (Bobon) Chanyi.
Brian is survived by three brothers, Ernest, Chris and Robert; three sister, Linda Jones, Kathy Colliau and Debbie Fisher.
Brian was a member of St. Mary Mens Club and Knights of Columbus.
Funeral mass will be held 2 PM Thursday, August 23 at St. Mary Catholic Church 10601 Dexter-Pinckney Rd. in Pinckney, Michigan with Rev. Fr. William F. Wegher as celebrant. Family will receive friends 2-8 PM Wednesday, August 22 at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be given to the family.
