Terry L. Hauser
Of Clio, age 52 died August 7, 2001 at Hurley Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Saturday August 11, 2001 from Miles Martin Funeral Home. Cremation to follow. Family will receive friend 6-9 pm Thursday, 9-9 pm Friday. Terry was born February 17, 1949 in Flint, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William and Dorothy (Bumgart) Hauser. Prior to his retirement he had been employed at Buick Motor Co. Surviving are daughter: Elaine and husband Dan Couveau; 3 grandchildren; 6 step children; 18 step grandchildren; former wife: Sharon Severn -Hauser; brothers and sisters: Lenda Bird of Fla.; Glenda Nesmith of Fla; Sue Arnett of Flint; Andy Hauser of Hale; Danny Hauser of Hale; Jack Hauser of Flint.
Irene Josephine Baxter
Formerly of Mt. Morris age 91, died Friday August 3, 2001 at Tendercare of Alpena. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Monday from St. Mary Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. Robert McKeon officiating. Burial in New Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Baxter will remain at the Miles Martin Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-9pm Sunday. Sunday evening the parish, family, and Altar Society will gather at the funeral home to pray the Rosary at 7:00 pm. Monday morning she will be taken to church to lie in state from 9:00 am until time of services at 10:00 am. She was born December 16, 1909 in Wilson Twp., Michigan the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Israel and Josephine (DeLoney) Compeau. She and Vern Thomas Baxter were united in marriage February 5, 1940 at St. Agnes Catholic Church. He preceded her in death. Member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, Altar Society, 3rd Order Mount Carmel, Blue Army, St. Mary Charismatic group. She lived in Midland area for nearly 40 years and when she was first married she worked as a seamstress for the Mode Shoppe in Midland. Surviving are several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 3 brothers, Henry Compeau, Bernard Compeau and Oscar Compeau, 1 sister, Agatha McNall.
Milton Gene Milliken
Age 60, of West Minster, Colorado, died Thursday, August 2, 2001 at the home of his brother in Vassar. Milton was born May 5, 1941 in Vassar, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. And Nita (Campbell) Milliken. He and Marga were united in marriage November 3, 1961 in Ansback, Germany. Milton served with the U. S. Army in Vietnam and retired from the Military while working at the Pentagon with the C.I.A. He was a member of the VFW in Colorado. Surviving are wife Marga; 2 sons: Norbert and wife Char Milliken and Kirk Milliken both of West Minster, Colorado; 2 daughters: Pamela and husband Duane Miller and Sherry Milliken of Wheat Ridge, Col.; 6 grandchildren; KoKo his dog; brothers and sisters: Donna and husband Al Clink of Jamestown, Tenn.; Barbara and husband Chuck Shields of Midland; Judy O'Keefe of Midland; Bert and wife Nancy Wuelfing of Midland; Rick and wife Sue Martin of Midland; Jim and wife Valerie Millikin of Appomottox, Va.; Clare and wife Beverly Milliken of Vassar; Clarence and wife Jane Millikin of Vassar; Harley Milliken of Midland; sister-in-law: Sarah Milliken of Arvada, Col.; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am Monday, August 6, 2001 at Martin Funeral Home, Clark Chapel in Vassar with Rev. David Kessler officiating. A Military Committal Service will be conducted at the funeral home by the Millington American Legion Post #164. Family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home 10:00 am until time of service. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to American Lung Association. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Harold Allen "Ham" Metcalf
Age 81, of Fairgrove, died Thursday, August 2, 2001 at his home. Harold was born February 10, 1920 in Fairgrove Township, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee and Sara (Foster) Metcalf. He and Joanne Wilson-Bradley were united in marriage February 14, 1948 in Fairgrove. He was a member of the Fairgrove Presbyterian Church and was the Financial Secretary for over 30 years. He was also a member of the Fairgrove Lions Club, former board member for Akron - Fairgrove Schools, Fairgrove Businessmen's Association, Fairgrove Zoning Board, and the Fairgrove Golf League. Harold was a life long farmer and enjoyed his family, Detroit Tigers and time at Peach Lake. His hobbies included gardening, golfing, Historical Society, Politics and he was an avid reader. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Joanne; children: Karen Goodchild of Caro; Carole Miklovic and Jody of Caro; Cheryl and husband Chris Hough of Midland; Mary Jo and husband Jim Taber of Loveland, Ohio; Richard and wife Susie Metcalf of Midland; Debbie and husband Drew Mackinnon of Saginaw; 12 grand children, Richard and wife Tammy Goodchild of Waynesville, N.C.; Martha and husband Partick Koenigsknecht of Fenton; Robert and wife Janet Goodchild of Freeland; Stefanie Miklovic of Minneapolis, Min.; Scott Miklovic of Caro; Ben Hough and Bob Hough both of Midland; Jennifer Taber of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; Jim Taber Jr. of Cincinnatti, Oh.; Katie Taber of Loveland, Ohio; Matthew and wife Jacqui Metcalf of Lombard ILL.; Marcy Metcalf and fiancé John Hattfield of Chicago, ILL.; 6 great grandchildren; Jarrett Goodchild and Jake Goodchild of Waynesville, N.C.; Catherine Koenigsknecht and Christopher Koenigsknecht of Fenton; Lauren Goodchild and Cole Goodchild of Freeland; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Clifton and Lyle Metcalf; one sister, Margaret Gray; and son-in-law, Fred Goodchild. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday at the Fairgrove Presbyterian Church with Pastor Rich Lawther officiating. Family will be present to receive friends at the Martin Funeral Home, Clark Chapel in Fairgrove 2-9:00 pm Sunday. On Monday morning Mr. Metcalf will be taken to the church to lie in state where friends may call from 10:00 am until time of service. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to Fairgrove Presbyterian Church, Heartland Hospice, American Lung Assoc., American Cancer Society and the Akron-Fairgrove Schools. Envelopes area available at the funeral home and at church.
Maxine Lydia Shimmons
Of Mt. Morris age 80 died Thursday August 2, 2001 at her home. Funeral services will be 11:00am Monday from Mt. Morris First Baptist Church Church, corner of Walter & Loisa Streets. Pastor Richard Cook officiating. Graveside commital services will be 3:00 pm Monday at Clayton Twp. Cemetery in Melita. Mrs. Shimmons will remain at the Miles Martin Funeral Home where friends may call Saturday 6-9:00 pm and Sunday from 9:00am to 4:00 pm. Monday she will be taken to church to lie in state from 10am until time of services at 11am. Memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church memorial fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Born February 21, 1921 in Millington the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace F. and Olive M. (Hossler) Donigan. Maxine and C. Bernard Shimmons were united in marriage October 4, 1964. He preceded her in death May 1977. She retired from Western Union where she was a manager. Mrs. Shimmons was a member of Mt. Morris First Baptist Church since November 1978. Surviving are her son: Wayne and wife Diane Shimmons of Mt. Morris; Daughter: Charlotte Torres of Livonia, NY.; Stepson: Tim and wife Carol Shimmons of Ypsilanti; Stepdaughter-in-law: Janice Shimmons of Flushing; 21 grandchildren; Numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; 3 brothers: Lloyd Donigan of Flint; Burton and wife Margaret Donigan of Florida; Ralph and wife Emiko Donigan of Florida; Sister-in-law: Patricia Donigan of Vassar; Numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 3 brothers Roland Donigan, Rev. Archie Donigan, and Russell Donigan; Stepsons Jerry Shimmons and William Shimmons; and her stepdaughter Virginia Clark.
Ernestine E. Watts
Of New Port Richey, Florida, formerly of Flint, Age 68, died Wednesday August 1, 2001. Cremation has taken place, a memorial service will be held 3:00 pm Friday August 10, 2001 at Miles Martin Funeral Home, 1194 E. Mt. Morris Road, Mt. Morris. Family will receive friends 10:00 am until 3:00 pm Friday at the funeral home. If desired memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice, envelopes are available at the funeral home. Mrs. Watts was born in Flint, Michigan were she resided most of her life. She was an avid roller skater, winning many championships. She also enjoyed family, holidays and getting her own way. Surviving are son: Dennis and wife Melinda Watts; Daughters: Debra Howell; Lynda and husband Edward Barrera; Mother: Emma Williamson; Mother-in-law: Hilda Knott; Son-in-law: Michael Polovina: Grandchildren: Traci and husband Kirk Boshaw; Robbie Polovina; Lesa Roach; Laura and Timothy Watts; Great grandchildren: Jaycob McCombs; Curtis Polovina; Landon Benner; Jordyn Boshaw and one grandson on the way Lawson Boshaw; Brother: Clifford and special friend to Ernestine was Pat Davis; Sister: Mary and husband Doug Collins; Nieces and nephews; Special friend, Darlene Carlson. She was preceded in death by the love of her life who she will rest in peace with, Gene Watts, Step father: Leon Williamson; and son-in-law David Howell.
