Ahrns, Darwin,
Reese, Michigan.
Died late Friday evening, April 21, 2000, at Heartland Health Care in Bay City. Age 84 years. He was born July 23, 1915 in Gilford Township, Tuscola County, to the late William and Flora (Lafayette) Ahrns. Mr. Ahrns was employed by the Michigan State Highway Department in Saginaw for 28 years. He was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church in Reese and also a member of the Canada Creek Ranch Association and shot his first elk at the age of 77. His first love of hunting and fishing became secondary at the births of his grandchildren Amber and Austin. Surviving in addition to Amber and Austin, is his son, Dennis Ahrns and his wife Sherrie of Essexville, one sister, Emma Marx of Reese, his brother-in-law, John Wylie of Reese, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Pat and Don Petzold of Millington, and his sister-in- law Ruth Ahrns of Reese and many friends especially Nelson Uhl. of Unionville. Darwin was predeceased by two brothers, Arthur and George Ahrns. Funeral services will take place 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2000, from the Christ Lutheran Church in Reese. Rev. Dennis Smith will officiate with entombment to follow in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Saginaw. Mr. Ahrns' family will receive friends at the Ware-Smith- Woolever Funeral Home, 9940 Saginaw St. in Reese on Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Christ Lutheran Church or Reese-Blumfield Fire/Rescue.
Mathious, Mrs. Ann Delores,
Saginaw, Michigan.
Family hour will take place at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at the Browne's Mortuary, 441 N. Jefferson Ave. with the funeral commencing at 11:00 a.m. Dr. Byron C. Hayes will officiate with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. On Tuesday, April 18, 2000, Ann Delores (Rodgers) Mathious departed this life at the age of 55 years. She was born March 11, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri to Willie E. and Faye Smith. She leaves her husband and best friend, Richard Mathious; one very dear son, Alton Rodgers (Alisha Green); two grandchildren, Shamar and Adia; sisters, Altheia Lee (Warren), Sandra Smith, Valery Smith, Michelle Bradley, Pamela Jones (Phillip) and Renea Smith; brothers, Porter Smith, Charles Clark, Ronnie Clark, Stanley Clark, Gordon Clark, Perry Smith; her mother-in- law and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mathious and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends, including two special friends, Dolus Polielarz and Guy Garber.
McCormick, Jeffrey L.,
Springport, Michigan.
Formerly of Saginaw. Passed away Good Friday, April 21, 2000, at his parent's home in Saginaw. Age 55 years. The son of Ansel and Arlene (Friebe) McCormick was born December 5, 1944 in Bay City. He was a 1962 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. He served his country in the Navy. His tour of duty was on the U.S.S. Skipjack Nuclear Submarine during the Cold War. He graduated from Western Michigan University and was a teacher in Springport, Michigan for 20 years, until his retirement in 1994. Jeff also was the Village President of Springport for many years. Surviving besides his parents are a brother, a sister and their spouses, Mike and Gail McCormick, Seattle, WA; Debbie and Rick Franz, Scottsdale, AZ; a niece, Michelle Franz, two nephews, Bobby and Danny Franz. Funeral service will take place 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at the W.L. Case and Co. Funeral Chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Rd. Rev. Edward Kast will officiate with private burial in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Monday. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the American Diabetes Assoc., the Mesothelioma Cancer Research Fund of the American Cancer Society, or the V.N.A. Hospice: Partners in Caring, Saginaw.
Zurvalec, Mr. Bronislav J., (Bernard),
Saginaw, Michigan.
Honoring Mr. Zurvalec's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2000 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. Leonard Stunek, O.F.M., will officiate. There will be no visiting hours at the funeral home. Friends may call at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church where the family will be present on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Disabled American Veterans, American Cancer Society or the March of Dimes. Arrangements entrusted to The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Road.
Konecny, Betty Ann,
Grayling, Michigan.
Died Friday, April 21, 2000. Age 44 years. Funeral service will take place 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 24 at the W.L. Case and Co. Funeral Chapel, 201 N. Miller Road.
Look, Esther C.,
Tawas City, Michigan.
Died Friday, April 21, 2000. Age 89 years. Funeral service will take place 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Tawas City.
Cline, Glen H., Jr. "Skip",
Bay City, Michigan.
Mr. Cline died suddenly Tuesday evening, April 18, 2000 in Baltimore, Maryland due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Age 64 years. He was born December 17, 1935 in Saginaw to the late Glen and Dorothy (Dinninger) Cline. He married Nancy J. Torka on July 31, 1978, she survives him. Skip was an avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing, hunting and all nature had to offer him. He volunteered a lot of his time with the Boy Scouts and was a member of the NRA. Surviving besides his wife, Nancy, are five children, Josh H. Cline, Bay City; Terry (Dave) Tunney, Alger; Bunny (Jeff) Miller, Prescott; Brian Cline, Prescott; and Rick (Shelly) Cline, Lupton; 12 grandchildren; one brother, Jerry (Marlene) Cline, Saginaw; two sisters, Lorraine (Jerry) Conger, Bridgeport and Maureen Holland, Hampton, Ga.; one sister-in-law, Adolphia Cline, Saginaw; several nieces and nephews and many very dear loving friends. Skip was predeceased by a brother, Harold Cline and a sister, Carol Pine. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. from Ambrose Funeral Home, 1200 Garfield Ave., Bay City. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to "Families Wishes."
Cranmer, Mary L.,
Hemlock, Michigan.
Passed away Saturday, April 22, 2000, at Covenant Medical Center- Cooper. Age 77 years. Mary Lena Fuhrland was born August 12, 1922 in Richland Township. She married Francis Cranmer July 26, 1937. He predeceased her in 1979. Mary was a member of the Lakefield Wesleyan Church. Surviving are two sons and their spouses, Frank and Ardcan Cranmer, Pomona Park, Florida; Herbert and Mary Cranmer, Phoenix, Arizona; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; a daugher-in- law, Barbara Cranmer Moore, St. Charles. A son, Charles Cranmer predeceased her. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2000, at the W.L. Case & Company Funeral Chapel, Merrill Michigan. Rev. Marcel Lamb will officiate with burial in Garfield Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel, Merrill, from 11:00 a.m. until time of services. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Lakefield Wesleyan Church.
Vrable, Andy,
Chesaning, Michigan.
Passed away peacefully at his home Saturday evening, April 22, 2000. Age 87 years. Funeral Mass will take place 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at St. Michael Church, Maple Grove. Friends may call at the Misiuk Funeral Home Chesaning on Monday from 12:00 Noon to 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and at the church on Tuesday after 12:30 p.m. There will be a wake service at the funeral home Monday evening at 7:00 p.m.
Eickholt, Patricia M.,
Chesaning, Michigan.
Passed away Friday, April 21, 2000, at James E. Cartwright Care Center, Saginaw. Age 46 years. She was born October 6, 1953 in Owosso, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Warnke) Andres. She resided in Maple Grove Township her entire life. She married Charles Eickholt on April 28, 1973. He survives her. She was a member of st Michaels Catholic Church and served on the parish council and worship committee. She graduated from St. Michaels High School in 1971. She had been a hairdresser in the Chesaning, Saginaw and Owosso areas since 1973. Surviving besides her husband, are one daughter and two sons, Stephanie Eickholt and her fiancee Ryan Zelinko; Joseph Eickholt and Kevin Eickholt; her mother, Margaret Andres; her brothers and sisters, Frank and Lynn Andres of Mountain View, CA; Don and Betty Andres of Grand Blanc; Arlene and Dr. Mark Walsh of Kingsville, TX; Gordon and Patricia Andres of New Lothrop; Marie and Aldric Belchak of Pinconning; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, David and Mary Eickholt of Chesaning; special niece, Cindie Andres-Allett of New Lothrop; special friends, Bill and Chris Streng of Chesaning; also many nieces and nephews. Her father, Frank Andres; three brothers, Richard, Edward and Walter; a nephew, Peter Andres; her mother and father-in-law, Florence and Kenneth Eickholt, have predeceased her. Funeral service will take place 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Maple Grove. Rev. Fr. Randy Kelly will officiate with burial in St. Michael Cemetery. Friends may call at the Walker-Martin Funeral Home in Chesaning on Sunday from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. All day on Monday and at the church on Tuesday after 10:00 a.m. There will be a Fireman Memorial Service 6:30 p.m. on Monday and a Scripture Service 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
Benner, Mrs. Florence L.,
Huntsville, Arkansas.
Former Saginaw resident, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2000, at Meadowview Healthcare, Huntsville, Arkansas. Age 95 years. Lily Florence Lee was born February 17, 1905, the daughter of the late Salem and Elizabeth Jane (Lipscomb) Lee of Garrett, Maryland. Following the death of her mother, she became the foster daughter of John O. and Sarah Virginia Thayer of Oakland, Maryland. On May 29, 1925, Florence married Hugh A. Benner and moved to Saginaw where Hugh was employed by the City of Saginaw as a Civil Engineer. Florence continued as a resident of Saginaw all of her married life, was a homemaker, a Presbyterian and a member of the Salvation Army Home League. She was preceded in death by all 10 natural and four foster siblings; her husband Hugh in February of 1964, son John Fredrick Benner in October of 1992 and great-granddaughter, Shannon Lee Smelser in December of 1988. She is survived by a son Hugh Richard Benner, Newport News, Virginia; a daughter, Major Joyce Lee (Benner) Smelser, Huntsville, Arkansas; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will take place 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at the W.L. Case and Company Funeral Chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Road. Major Quinton Kennedy will officiate with entombment in Oakwood Mausoleum. Friends may call at the chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Road, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Monday.
Koester, Otto,
Saginaw, Michigan, Formerly of Birch Run.
Passed away Thursday, April 27, 2000, at Hoyt Nursing Home. Age 83 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Krauss- Torhan Funeral Home, Birch Run.
