Lester Leroy Zane, age 75, died Fri. May 30, 2008 in Flint, MI. He was born in Flint on Aug.. 28, 1932 the son of Ernest and Adeline (Temming) Zane. He graduated from Flint Central High School in 1950 and from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 1954. Lester served in the US Army from 1955 to 1957. He was an avid reader and enjoyed maps and travel, and many varied interests. Lester is survived by his sister Loretta (Zane) Anderson of Dearborn, MI; and cousins Marilyn (Temming) and husband Donald Lanning and Catherine (Temming) and husband Frank Allen; and their families. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.. Sat. June 21, 2008 at Oakhill Cemetery, Holly. Memorials may be made to the Michigan Humane Society.
Rex (aka Tweese) Crandall, age 48 of Holly died Fri. May 23, 2008 after a long struggle with Diabetes, Kidney and Heart Disease. Rex was born June 25, 1959 and was a 1977 graduate of Holly High School. Rex traveled the world during his employment with Durr Automation until his health began to fail. He was a member of the Holly Masonic Lodge #134 and Loyal Order of the Moose #1168 of Holly. He is survived by his mother Shari (Merrill) Franklin, son Adam, sisters Gaye and Diane, one niece, three nephews, one great-niece; and longtime girl friend Lora Koen. Rex was preceded in death by his father Rex W. Crandell, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Erwyn (Dusty) Rhoades and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Crandall. Memorial contributions can be made in lieu of flowers to DaVita Dialysis of Grand Blanc and the National Kidney Foundation. A Celebration of Rex's Life will begin at 1:00 P.M. Sat. May 31, 2008 at the Holly VFW Hall with visitation following until 4:00 P.M. The family would like to thank the staff of DaVita of Grand Blanc and the 8th floor of McLaren Hospital for their excellent care of Rex during his illness and their wonderful support. Arrangements by Dryer Funeral Home, Holly.
Beverly Jean Ellis, age 76 of Holly died Thurs. May 15, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tues. May 20, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Holly with Pastor Ed Pedley officiating. Burial will be in Great Lakes National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 P.M. Mon. Mrs. Ellis was born in Flint, Mi. On Feb. 28, 1932 the daughter of Ernest and Essie (Taylor) Jeffers. She is survived by her husband Donald Ellis; daughter D'Arcy (Kevin) Williams; grandchildren Meagan (Matt) Turner and Erica Williams; sister-in-laws Sue (Bob) Warren and Paula Bacon. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Jeff Byron Ellis, granddaughter Jessica Williams, sisters Dorothy Stevens, Lottie Jeffers, and sister-in-law Josephine Ellis.
Ruth Ann Morgan, age 65 of Holly died Thurs. May 8, 2008 at home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Mon. May 12, 2008 at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly with Pastor Darrell Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-5 and 7-9 P.M. Sat. and from 4-9 P.M. Sunday. Mrs. Morgan was born in Goodrich on Nov. 9, 1942 the daughter of William and Ila (Bowren) Perigo. She was a care giver for OLSHA for 14 years. She loved kids, her cat Fluffy, collecting tea pots, helping friends, her pillows, and traveling. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, James "Jim" Morgan; daughter Tara (John) Zuniga of Waterford; sister Florence Franklin of Ortonville; several nieces and nephews; and lots of friends at Holly Elementary. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Barbara Fearson. Memorials may be made to the Michigan Humane Society.
Lisa Bell Snodsmith of Holly, died April 28, 2008, at the age of 39 after a courageous 5-year battle with breast cancer. Loving wife of Ryan, cherished mother of son Kye. Lisa is also survived by her parents Virginia and Mike Bell, sister Stephanie (Scott) Robertson, brother Mark Bell (Hermosa Beach, CA), parents-in-law Kaye Cuthbertson and Joan and Rich Snodsmith, sister and brother-in-law Kristen and Rich Snodsmith (San Francisco, CA), and numerous other dear family members. Lisa graduated with high honors from Holly High School and continued her education at Eastern Michigan University, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Lisa was awarded a Masters Degree from Oakland University. For ten years, Lisa was a dedicated kindergarten teacher, who was endeared by students and faculty at Davisburg Elementary School. Lisa's love for children continued to be evident as she volunteered at Holly Elementary School and as a catechism teacher at St. Rita Catholic Church. Lisa loved no job more than being Kye's mom. Upon meeting Lisa, people always commented on her beautiful smile and positive attitude. During her battle with cancer, Lisa achieved her final goals of making her family's annual trip to Panama City Beach, Florida and celebrating Kye's sixth birthday. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Rita Catholic Church, 309 E. Maple, Holly on Thursday, May 1 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be from 6-9 P.M. Tuesday and 2-5 and 7-9 P.M. Wednesday and a Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 P.M. Wed. at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly. In lieu of flowers, donations to University of Michigan, Breast Cancer Research Fund.
Garnet F. Merrill, age 57 of Mundy Twp., formerly of Holly died Sat. April 27, 2008. Graveside services and military honors will be held at 12:00 Noon. Thurs. May 1, 2008 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Mr. Merrill was born in Holly on June 21, 1950. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Army. He was retired from the GM Cadillac Plant of Grand Blanc and was a member of the Holly Moose Lodge. He is survived by his son Bryan (Angela) Merrill of Grass Lake; daughter Christy Merrill, a teacher in Swaziland, Africa, formerly of Grand Blanc; 2 grandchildren, Reiley and Abby Merrill; and sister Sandra Kohlman of Holly. He was preceded in death by his mother Elaine Dodge and his father Frederick Merrill.
Karen G. Laidlaw, age 69 of Holly died Tues. April 22, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Sat. April 26, 2008 at the Dryer Funerall Home, Holly with Mr. Virgil Long officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be from 2-9 P.M. Friday. Mrs. Laidlaw was born in Flint on Oct. 10, 1938 the daughter of Roy and Norma (Wager) Thorington. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Holly and a member of the Holly Women of the Moose.. She is survived by her nephew Justin (Dawn) Thorington of Holly; great-nephews Justin II, Dakota, and Brandon Thorington; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jerry Laidlaw, and brother Bruce Thorington. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Holly or the American Diabetes Association.
Alma L. Navarre, age 105 of Holly died Thurs. April 17, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, April 21, 2008 at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly with Rev. Robert D. Walters officiating. Burial will be in Ottawa Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-6 P.M. Sunday. Mrs. Navarre was born in Cass City, MI on Jan. 25, 1903 the daughter of William and Mary (Macvicar) Owen. She was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church of Clarkston. She is survived by her daughter Bette Schlutow of Waterford; son William Navarre of Texas; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband James R. Navarre, son James R. Navarre Jr., brother Edward Owen, and sister Florence Fergurson. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Wayne C. Beckley, age 82 of Fenton died Sunday, April 13, 2008 at Genesys Hospice Care Center surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, April 18, 2008 at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly with Pastor Daniel Wallace officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Holly with military honors rendered by Hulet-Bravender Post #5587 VFW and Amel Schwartz Post #149 American Legion. Visitation will be from 2-5 and 7-9 P.M. Wednesday and Thursday. Wayne was born in Holly on Dec. 21, 1925. He graduated from Holly High School in 1943 and was later inducted into the Holly Athletic Hall of Fame. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Army Air Corp as a Tail-Gunner on a B-24 Bomber while stationed in Manduria, Italy. He was a member of the 450th Bombardment Group that still meets annually. Wayne received his M.A. degree from Eastern Michigan University and taught Physical Education in the Huron Valley Schools at Highland for 31 years. He coached basketball, baseball, and golf, retiring in 1982 after which he was inducted into the Hall of Honor. He was a lifetime member of the M.E.A. and N.E.A. Wayne was a long time member of the Fenton United Methodist Church. He married Jessie Cameron in 1950 and they spent their retirement winters at their home in the Smokey Mountains of North Carolina where he did what he loved most - golfing with his wife and many friends, and having his family visit and play golf withy him. Surviving are his wife Jessie; daughter Pam (Tom) McClure of Linden; son Mark Beckley of Lansing; grandchildren, Nicole McClure, Jacob McClure, Cameron Beckley, and Kari Beckley; step-granddaughter Ginger (Greg) Donaldson; 3 great-grandchildren; and brother Warren Beckley of Jacksonville, FL. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Larry D. Cappell, age 53 of Holly passed away at his home on April 11, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 10, 1955 in Pontiac, MI the son of James and Ruth McManis Cappell. Larry married Brenda Kay Dunn in Keokuk, Iowa on July 26, 1974. She survives. Larry retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in 1994 after 22 years of military service which included 3 years in Keokuk. He enjoyed hunting, outdoor activities, woodworking, and animals. He is also survived by his children, Robert James Cappell (Starla) of Indianapolis, IN and Kimberly Kay Cappell (Travis Bartness) of Duluth, MN; 3 grandchildren, Samantha, Hunter, and Damon; brothers and sisters, Linda (Lyle) DeWitt and James Cappell of FL, Jay (Lynda) Cappell of SC, and Robert Cappell and Wendy Foster of MI. Local survivors are sisters-in-law Joanne (Mike) Dill of Croton and Karen (Harold) Daniels of Keokuk; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Vicki Robertson, nephew Brian Powell, Brenda's parents Floyd and Dorothy Dunn and brother-in-law Dickie Dunn. Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 2, 2008 at Keokuk National Cemetery. Arrangements by Dryer Funeral Home, Holly, MI.
