Joseph E. Edgett
Age 58 of Lapeer died December 22, 2007. He was born June 27, 1949 in Lapeer to Frank and Ruth (Hartwell) Edgett. Joseph married Elizabeth Westfall June 14, 1969 in Lapeer. He loved the horse track, lottery tickets, the casino and especially his dog Tip. Joseph was a very hard worker for all of his life and worked for GM Truck and Bus for 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Elizabeth; children, Frank (Tammy) Edgett, Joseph L. Edgett, June Edgett, Tammy (Richard) Gonzalez, Loretta (Scott) Ide, Julie Edgett, Jennifer (Paul) Arnott; grandchildren, L.J., Jessica, Lexi, Frank, Zackery, Bethany, Angela, Katie, Ricky, Tyler, Kyle, Mya and Emily; mother, Ruth Edgett; siblings, Judy White, Jim Edgett, Jerry (Loraine) Edgett, JoAnn Parrott; mother-in-law, Elizabeth June Judd; also many loving nieces and nephews. Joseph is preceded in death by his father Frank Edgett; brothers, Jack, Jake, Jay, Jess; sister, Jean Myes; son, Simon Edgett; granddaughter, Sarah Dickerson. Funeral service will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, Downtown Lapeer, Friday 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Dawn Memorial Cemetery in Elba Township. Friends may visit Wednesday 5-9 PM and Thursday 1-9 PM.
Lawrence Grue Jr.
Age 83 of Lapeer died November 15, 2007. He was born April 14, 1924 in Toledo, Ohio to Lawrence and Lillian (Coleman) Grue Sr. He served his country in the Marine Corp during WWII as a B-25 pilot in the South Pacific. Lawrence also served in the Korean War earning numerous combat citations and a distinguished flying cross. On September 6, 1947, he married Helen McPhillips in Lapeer. Lawrence had a life long love of aviation which led to world wide travel, friends and several aviation businesses. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Helen; children, Cheryl (Fabian) Bercegeay, Elizabeth (David) Tarpley, Richard (Joan) Grue, Edward Grue; grandchildren, Robert (Carie), Gregory, Brittany, Richard, Brian, Nicole; Sister, Mary (Chuck) Gramer, Margaret Lennan, Barbara Compton, Diane (Ken) Robinson. Lawrence is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Lillian Grue. Memorial contributions may be made to Families of the Wounded Fund, Inc. c/o Village Bank. P.O. Box 330 Midlothian, Virginia 23113 ID # 32-0157288 or visit FOTWF.org. Funeral services were held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, downtown Lapeer. Fr. Richard Lewnau officiated. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lapeer. Arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, downtown Lapeer. www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com
Serena Sue Barta
Age 69 of Mayfield Township died December 6, 2007. She was a resident at Lapeer County Medical Care Facility. Serena was born August 16, 1938 in Dixon, Illinois to (the late) Ora and Ethel Flaningam. Graveside service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, December 8, 2007 at Stiles Cemetery in Mayfield Township. For further information please contact Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, Downtown Lapeer.
August Omar Laidler
Age 69 of Harrison formerly of Lapeer died December 31, 2007. Beloved husband of Roberta. Loving father of Sherry (Judd) Vic, Luann, Jami and Tami. Survived also by several step-children and grandchildren. Dear brother of Whanetta (Glenn) Jamison, Norman (Betty), Roland (Nancy) and Don (Judy). Preceded in death by his parents Omar J. and Evelyn (nee. Maasch), his sisters; Nettie and Sharon, his brothers; Jay Jr. and Gordon. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 5, 2008 from Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, Downtown Lapeer. Friends may visit Friday 1-3 pm and 5- 8 pm. Interment Monday, 1:00 PM, Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan.
Leon A. Lester
Age 79 of Lapeer died December 8, 2007. Born January 1, 1928 in Clifford, MI to (the late) Edward Lester and Nellie (Cole) Lester. On June 19, 1954 he married Peggy Lester and together they cherished 53 years of marriage. Leon was a loving husband and father who loved and enjoyed life. Leon served his country in the United States Army during WWII. After which he work at Oakdale as a Fire Inspector for 30 years. Leon was the ultimate handyman; there was nothing that he couldn’t fix. It was those skills and the Lord that led him to Grace Episcopal Church of Lapeer where he worked as a handyman around the church grounds. Leon was a dedicated church member at Grace Episcopal for 30 years. He was also a member for some time at Saint Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Grand Blanc. Leon is survived by his dear wife, Peggy Lester; son, James (Linda) Lester; grandchildren, Leon James (Helena) Evans, Rebekah (Scott) Michalak, Matthew Lester; great grandchildren, Leon James Jr., Christina, Kelsey, Jelena, Mikayla; also many nieces and nephews. Leon is preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Miller and his four brothers. A funeral service was held December 10, 2007 at Grace Episcopal Church of Lapeer. Father William Boli officiated. Cremation immediately followed the services. Memorials to the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Department are greatly appreciated.
Mary Dolores (Kretsch) Haywood
Age 75 of Metamora passed away on Saturday March 8, 2008. She was born on June 26, 1932 in Detroit to George and Marion (Nelthorpe) Kretsch. She married Richard A. Haywood June 28, 1952. Mary Dolores graduated from Dominican High School and Oakland Community College as a paralegal. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She helped raise most of her 8 grandchildren, Christian (Lindsey) Teter, Todd Stevens, Juan (Daniela) Morales, Philip (Jelena) Seibold, Jacqui (Michael) Kubinec, Nicholas Seibold, Casey Thompson, Nathan Seibold; 3 great-grandchildren, Mikayla, Christian Morales and Keagan Seibold. Mary Dolores is survived by her husband of 55 years, Richard; brother, Donald Kretsch of Roseville, MI; sister, Bernadette Zottolo of Harper Woods, MI; daughter, Katherine (Juan) Morales of Stuart, FL; son-in-law, Philip Seibold of Metamora, MI; daughter, Cynthia (Thomas) Thompson of Metamora, MI. Her husband of 55 years said of her, “She was my helpmate, my best friend, my soul mate and the mother of our four girls.” She was preceded in death by her loving daughters, Michelle Anne Teter from Troy and Yvonne Louise Seibold from Metamora. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in the request of Mass Cards is appreciated. Funeral Mass will be held Friday March 14, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Lapeer. Father Douglas J. Terrien will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Loretto Cemetery of Lapeer. Friends may visit Wednesday March 12, 2008 5-9 PM and Thursday March 13, 2008 1-9 PM (7 PM Rosary) at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, Downtown Lapeer.
Leonard J. Patykowski Sr.
Age 82, of Lapeer passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2008. Leonard was born on July 10, 1925 in McKeesport, PA, to the late Stephen and Margaret (Balewski) Patykowski. He bravely served his country in the U.S. Army as well as the U.S. Navy during World War II and married Margaret Hilts on July 8, 1955 in Detroit. He retired from the Oakdale Regional Center in 1989, completing 18 years of service, he was a member of the VFW and the Odd Fellows, and he also enjoyed bowling and shooting pool. Leonard is the beloved husband of Margaret. Loving father of Leonard (Ronda) Patykowski of Columbiaville, Sandra (Robert) O’Donnell of Attica, Sandra (Ronald) Grosso of Howell, David Hughey of Chesterfield Twp., and Renee`(Daniel) Terlecki of Lapeer. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his two sons Clyde Hughey and Stephen Ratajczyk. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00, Monday, March 17, 2008 from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Lapeer. Father Douglas J. Terrien will be officiating. Friends may visit Saturday, March 15, 2008 2-8 PM and Sunday, 2-8 PM (7 PM Rosary) at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, Downtown Lapeer. Interment at Dawn Memorial Cemetery in Elba, MI. Memorials to the family are greatly appreciated.
Helen Vreeland
Age 97 of Lapeer died March 7, 2008. Helen was a resident of Suncrest Medical Care Facility for many years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Floyd Vreeland. Interment of cremated remains will take place at Hill Side Cemetery in Lindhurst, New Jersey. For further information please contact Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, Downtown Lapeer. 810-664-8282
Mark Andrew Jankowski
Age 18 of Metamora. Even though he is gone he is still and always will be loved by his mom and dad, Kim and Tom Jankowski; brother, Michael Jankowski; sister, Meghan Jankowski; grandmother, Barb “Kissy” Pasternack; grandpa and grandma J, Tom and Diana Jankowski; also all his aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be missed and remembered by many friends and the community. Mark loved summer days on the lake, tubing and water skiing. Sundays at Lions games, even if there was overtime. Drawing, sledding and reading sport illustrated, even issues from the 80’s and 90’s. He also loved movies and video games, but most of all Mark was a family guy who loved to hang out with his mom, dad, brother and sister. “A Whole Bunches, Always and Forever” Funeral service will be held Tuesday, 1:00 PM at Immaculate Conception C.C. of Lapeer. Father Douglas J. Terrien will be officiating. Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, Downtown Lapeer, Sunday, 2-9 PM and Monday 11-9 PM with a 7 PM Rosary Service.
Thomas E. Laliberte age 62
of Brighton died January 31, 2005. Beloved husband of Julie. Loving father of Greg LaLiberte. Brother of Robert (Nancy) LaLiberte and Susan (Arthur) Briesky. Beloved grandfather of 6. Preceded in death by his first wife Valerie Towle. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 340 Pontiac Trail Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Friday 10 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may visit Wednesday 5-8 PM and Thursday 4-8 PM. Memorials to the Salvation Army appreciated.
