Category: Recently Deceased

WALSH, Sheila Joan (O’Toole) – of Davison, Michigan and The Villages, Florida, age 84, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Hurley Medical Center. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 12 PM Saturday, August 17, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 N. Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr.  Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the Mass on Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Outreach East of Davison, in Sheila’s memory. 

Sheila was born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 22, 1940, daughter of the late Elizabeth G. and James O’Toole. She married William T. “Bill” Walsh on August 21, 1965 at St. Leo’s Parish in Dorchester, MA and he preceded her in death on April 10, 2016. Sheila earned her Associate’s degree from Lourdes College in Sylvania, Ohio in 1987.  Subsequently she was employed as a secretary at St Joseph Parish School in Sylvania.  Later she was employed as a secretary at St John the Evangelist until her retirement. After her retirement she volunteered with the Davison Friends of the Library.  She was actively involved with the local food bank Outreach East.  After her move to The Villages, Sheila was a member of the Alpha Delta Lambda chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority.  

Throughout her life Sheila offered quiet compassion and service to those around her.  She was a soft shoulder, an open ear, and gave the warmest, softest hugs.  She was loving, and she remains loved.

Sheila is survived by her beloved son, Thomas J. Walsh, and many other loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.     

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James Robert Millis, age 93, a lifetime resident of Lapeer, died Sunday, July 21, 2024. Jim was surrounded by his family.

Jim was born March 25, 1931, in Columbiaville, Michigan to Elmore Pearly and Eulila “Hazel” (Gerard) Millis. He graduated from Lapeer High School, class of 1949. Jim enlisted in the US Army and served his country proudly during the Korean War. He married Mary Joanne Halpin on February 19, 1955, in Lapeer. Jim went on to work for Consumers Power retiring in 1995 after a 30-year career. In his spare time Jim loved to attend his kids and grandkids sporting events. He loved to keep a garden and was an avid deer hunter. Come November 15th (for 60+ years) you would find Jim at deer camp in Kenton, Michigan. Jim will forever be remembered as a very hardworking man and a devoted family man.

Jim is survived by his children: Mark Millis of Grand Rapids, Tim (Kelly) Millis of Auburn Hills, Dan Millis of Lapeer, Cheri (John) Spidle of Lapeer, Lisa (Ed) Brown of Lapeer, Shelley (Tom) Trisch of Ada, Craig (Becky) Millis of Davison and Colleen (Michael) Ritter of Plymouth; grandchildren: Jenny (Tim), Jessica (Mark), Lindsay (Kyle), Caroline (Dave), Erin (Zack), Noelle (Jose), Rachel, Shannon, Tim, Lauren, Haley, Grant, Mariah, Eric, Sean, Brian, Jason, Jack, Emily, Kylee, Meghan, Lauren, Erika, Connor, and Nolan; great grandchildren: Alex, Ava, Addie, Taylor, Ethan, Austin and Amelia; brother, Leroy Millis of Holly. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Jo Millis, brother, Frank Millis and his aforementioned parents.

Visitation will be held from 4-8PM Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. The rosary will be prayed at 7:00PM Tuesday evening. Jim’s funeral Mass will be 1:00PM Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Davison, Father Andrew A. Czajkowski, celebrant. Jim’s family will receive friends from 12PM-1PM at church on Wednesday. Jim will be buried next to his beloved Mary Jo at Mt. Loretto Cemetery in Lapeer. He will receive military honors under the auspices of American Legion Post #16 Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church or Special Olympics Michigan Area 13. Condolences and memories may be left at www.MuirBrothersLapeer.com.

It seems fitting to sign off in Jim’s own words, “We didn’t have much money, but we sure had a lot of fun.”

 

Rebecca Bailey, a vibrant spirit and beloved mother, passed away on July 2nd, 2024, in Flint, Michigan, at the age of 96.

Born in London, England, in 1927, Rebecca was a true “West End girl.” Her childhood was shaped by the excitement and challenges of World War II. With resilience and national pride, she witnessed a defining era, with Winston Churchill and Queen Elizabeth at the helm.

In 1952, marriage led Rebecca across the Atlantic, as she and Richard Bailey began a new adventure in Toronto, Canada. Their journey continued in 1965 to Walled Lake, Michigan, and later to Lapeer, where they raised their three children, Nicholas, Vanessa, and Fiona. 

She was a lovely, proper, polite woman who preferred to live with a flourish of bold colors; pinks, purples, and dark reds! Rebecca was a wonderful watercolor painter, cook, decorator, and actress.

Rebecca volunteered for Hospice for many years and was active in her church, singing for funerals, cleaning the altar, and visiting elderly parishioners who were no longer able to attend mass. She was a long-term, devoted member of St. John Parish, in Davison Michigan, and lived out her final years there.

Toward the end of her days, she especially liked to go out for breakfast, but most of all, it was the coffee she loved. We will miss hearing her usual sweet greeting of “Hello dear.”

Rebecca Bailey is survived by her children, Nicholas Bailey, born in 1957, and his wife Kerry Bailey, Vanessa Bailey, born in 1961 and Fiona Bailey, born in 1965. Rebecca is also survived by four grandsons; Wynton Doty, Benjamin Bailey, Gus Doty, and Finian Bailey Garriott, and was predeceased by her husband, Richard Bailey, and her grandson, Samuel Bailey Welch.

 

David Gerard Livingston

December 3, 1955 – July 14, 2024

David Livingston, 68, of Lapeer, was born and raised in Detroit, to the late Ronald and Alice (Rouhan) Livingston.  He was one of eight children, 6 boys and 2 girls.  The Livingston birthdays, holidays, and get- togethers were always fun-filled adventures.   Dave’s father was a former police officer with the Detroit Police Department.  His parents were devout Catholics who instilled a strong spiritual faith within their children. Dave carried his faith with him into every aspect of his life, and it helped to form and develop him to meet the challenges he would later face.  The excitement, challenges, and love of police work that Dave’s father shared with his children inspired many of the boys to later pursue careers in law enforcement.  Dave developed an interest in both education and law enforcement/criminal justice.  He would eventually obtain degrees in both fields. Dave enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served his country with honor.  During his stint in the U.S.M.C. he received training and became a military policeman.

After his discharge, Dave still considered careers in either the educational field or law enforcement.  He pursued several possibilities and in 1980 he was hired by the Troy Police Department as a Police Officer.  During his 31 years with the Troy Police Department, Dave worked many assignments, received many awards and recognition, and was promoted first to Sergeant and then, to Lieutenant.  Dave fully embraced every aspect of police work.  He loved his job and he never hesitated in trying to have a positive impact on those individuals who he came into contact with. He became a friend, mentor, and inspiration to others.  David never missed an opportunity to spread joy with others. 

During his childhood, Dave was influenced by many of the popular television shows of the time:  Adam-12, Dragnet, Hogans Heroes, Get Smart, The Three Stooges, etc.  Dave could recite many of the punch lines, verbatim, from some of the more popular episodes.  Dave didn’t hesitate to share those punch lines or his sense of humor with any of his friends, family, or co-workers.  Whether through a prank or witty joke (later known as “Crowisms”), he was always making people laugh. 

In 2011, Dave was diagnosed with melanoma.  He made the difficult decision to retire from Troy PD so as to focus his attention on his health.  Although his health concerns would remain with him, his love and yearning for police work motivated him to pursue another career as a police officer with Mott Community College.  Once again, his dedication, work ethic, and commitment enabled him to rise through the ranks; first to Sergeant, and then to Lieutenant.  Eventually, he was assigned to manage the Law Enforcement Regional Training Academy (LERTA).  His position provided him an opportunity to share the wisdom he gained through the many experiences of his law enforcement career, with those young officers just starting their careers. It also provided him with the opportunity to pursue both of the careers he was interested in as a young man; law enforcement and education.

David was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He offered to assist any friend or neighbor with a project. Dave made a point of being available for his friends even if it required a personal sacrifice.  When he was sick, Dave would still shovel snow from a neighbor’s driveway without being asked. David would drop anything for a friend in need. 

Dave’s greatest love was spending time with his family.  He cherished those moments spent with his wife Marsha, and their children; Jacob, Joanna, and Matthew.   He shared his love and pride in his family with those who were close to him.  He will be missed by many.

GALLAGHER, Michael F. “Mike” – of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of Davison, MI, age 72, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at his residence. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held 12 PM Saturday, August 10, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 N. Dayton St., Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Inurnment, with Military Honors, will take place following the Mass in St. John Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 4-7 PM Friday, August 9, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison, MI 48423. A Rosary will be prayed at 6 PM on Friday. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the Mass on Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, in Mike’s memory. 

Mike was born in Croswell, MI on August 13, 1951, son of the late Kenneth and Madeline (Hurley) Gallagher. He proudly served in the United States Army. On August 23, 1985, Mike married Katherine Benjamin. He retired from Buick in 2006 after 37 years of service. Mike was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the UAW Local #599 and Davison VFW Post #4087. Mike will be forever loved and missed dearly every day.

Michael is survived by his wife, Katherine; daughters, Stacy “Gert” (NaTasha) Houghtaling and Stacey (Adam) Knag; granddaughter, Madison; grandson, Ian; sisters, Vickie (Dennis) Robertson and Sharon (Bruce) Fenner; several nieces and nephews; and many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Madeline Gallagher; son, Michael Houghtaling. 

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ROSS, Mary Lynn – of Davison, age 74, passed away on July 13, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 N. Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423 at 1 PM on Monday, July 22, 2024; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Private interment will take place in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 1-7 PM on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison MI 48423 and one hour prior to the Mass at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

 

Mary was born in Flint on October 24, 1949, daughter of late William and Mary (Howd) Ross, the oldest of five children.  Mary worked for General Motors for more than 30 years before retiring. She was a member of the fraternal order of Eagles in Davison. Mary enjoyed spending time in northern Michigan.  She enjoyed going to the casino, playing the lottery and Club Keno. Mary loved a good party, where she often was found on the dance floor.  Her greatest love was spending time with her beloved family.

 

Mary is survived by her daughters, Jamie Ross, Chrystal Pray; grandchildren, Zoey and Caylee; brothers, Daniel Ross, Timothy (Joy) Ross, Charles Ross; sister-in-law, Donna Ross; many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. In addition to her parents, William and Mary Ross, Mary was preceded in death by her significant other, ML “Mike” Pray; brother, William Ross.     

SYLVESTER, Henry Joseph, Jr. – of Henry County, KY and Genesee County, MI, age 89, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1 PM Thursday, July 18, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Denis Spitzley celebrant. Interment immediately following the Mass at St. John Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 4-6 PM Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423 and 12-1 PM Thursday, July 18, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Sharing of Memories will be held 5 PM Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home. 

Henry was born in Flint, MI on December 9, 1934, son of the late Henry and Theresa (Spegel) Sylvester, Sr. He began his career at General Motors, where he dedicated many years of diligent service before retiring. During his summers, Henry found solace and joy in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a place that held cherished memories from his childhood. A talented woodworker, Henry’s craftsmanship was admired by all who enjoyed his creations. He took great joy in nurturing plants and passing on his gardening knowledge to his family. Above all else, Henry was a devoted husband and family man. His love and support were unwavering, and he leaves behind a legacy of kindness, generosity and wisdom.

Henry is survived by his wife, Delores Sylvester; 5 children, Dawn, Mardelle, Bradley, Jeffery and Barbara; 3 step-children, Monica, George and Matthew; 7 grandchildren, Matthew, Michael, Michelle, David, Sara, Brent and Elizabeth; 18 great-grandchildren, Shaylynn, Cheyenne, Eric, Cynthia, Nicholas, Sabrina, Kyle, Katy, Courtney, Jeanice, Colton, Bailie, Ashton, Bailey, Sydney, Arrow, Glen “Logan” and Emery; 12 great-great-grandchildren, Hailee, Hanna, Scott, Georgia, Ethan, Oliver, Sébastien, Loki, Alex’Zander, Charlee, Jason and Lucas; many other loving family members and good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Joseph Sylvester, Sr. and Theresa Sylvester; daughter, Elaine Bolduc; grandson, Jason Bolduc; great-granddaughter, Brihanna Sylvester; step-daughter, Rina Vankleef; 2 sisters, Ruth DuCap and Catherine Boris. 

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Janis L. (Stockdale) Muckenthaler, age 89, of Davison, MI (formerly of Goodrich & Prescott, MI), died June 27, 2024 at McLaren Regional Medical Center in Flint.  

Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. 

Janis was a devoted life-long Catholic who served her community in many ways.  She was a founding member of both the Most Blessed Sacrament Legion of Mary, and the Rosary Makers Guild which made rosaries that were sent around the world.  Janis was also a Eucharistic Minister and took communion to home-bound members of the community.  She was a lay member of the Order of St. Francis, participated in her church census, volunteered at her church’s annual festival, and many other church activities.  Janis was also a volunteer Boy Scout troop leader. 

Janis loved her large family, which included her pet cats.  She was a life-long learner who enjoyed learning about other people and places.  She enjoyed parties, playing UNO, and watching wildlife.  Her greatest gifts to those around her were her kindness, patience, and gift of faith. She had a great sense of humor. 

Janis was preceded in death by her husband and two of her 9 children.  She will be greatly missed. 

Visitation will be July 19th, 2024, 11:00am-12:00pm at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, followed by a funeral mass at 12:00.  (6340 Roberta St, Burton, MI). Rev. Andrew A. Czajkowski, celebrant.

A Celebration of Life will take place at the Whittemore Chamber of Commerce Hall on July 20th at 11:00am – 1:30pm.   (405 E. Sherman St, Whittemore, MI). 

Burial will be at the St. James’ Catholic Cemetary, Whittemore, MI on July 20th at 2:00pm.  (M-65, Whittemore, MI). 

 

Jack Douglas Krupa of Prudenville, formerly of Davison, age 85, died Saturday June 29, 2024 at Stonegate Health Campus, Lapeer. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 4:00 pm Wednesday July 3, 2024 at Hansen Funeral Home Groves Chapel, Downtown Davison; with Fr. Denis Spitzley officiating. The family will receive visitors from 1:00 pm Wednesday until time of services. Those desiring may make contributions in Jack’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Salgi Esophageal Cancer Foundation (hattps://salgi.org) or the charity of your choice.

Jack was born in Flint Michigan on October 24, 1938 the son of the late John and Marion (Bush) Krupa and had resided in Davison most of his life spending his retirement year in Prudenville. Jack was a graduate of St. Agnes Catholic Church and attended St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Davison. He was a member of the Houghton Lake Elks Lodge #1982. Jack enjoyed the outdoors and spent many hours on the golf course, but his real passion was on the water fishing. Jack had a love for cars from classic, to muscle to even junk cars. He had been a member of the Buick Club, and proud owner of several Packard’s over the years.  He was employed by General Motors AC Division until his retirement. Starting a second career Jack owned and operated Mid State Auto Salvage.

Surviving is daughter Amy (Brent Wright) Davis, and son Jon (Donna Hardwick) Krupa. He also leaves sister Debbie Toth, and the mother of his children Mary Krupa.  Surviving also is his special friend Betty Baker, and her children: Jill (Greg) Nichols, Tracy (Larry) Martin, his close and dear friends Lloyd & Paula Bonza and a host of extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by sister Barbara Wright and his grand puppies Spike and Bella; A special thank you to Leslie Clason for all her support and compassion during this time. Please share your condolences at www.hansenfuneralhome.net  

JONES, Kerry Michael – of Flint, MI, age 62, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 PM Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Cremation will take place following the Mass. The family will receive visitors 4-7 PM Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423 and 12-1 PM Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family, in Kerry’s memory.  

Kerry was born in Flint, MI on August 18, 1961, son of the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Horton) Jones. He was a graduate of Davison High School Class of 1979. Kerry went on to earn a Bachelor of Computer Science Degree from the University of Michigan-Flint. On May 15, 1998, Kerry married the love of his life, Kelly Crawford, in Flint, MI. Kerry was a skilled finish carpenter for his family’s business, Ken’s Kustom Kitchens. His craftsmanship and attention to detail were admired by all who worked alongside him. Later, Kerry worked as an IT technician. He was a member of both St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Kerry had a zest for life. His adventurous spirit led him to explore the depths as a scuba diver and to test his limits as a former Genesee County Diver and runner. Above all, Kerry cherished time spent with his beloved family. Kerry was especially proud of his children and their accomplishments. Whether it was simply enjoying each other’s company at home or taking vacations, Kerry’s devotion to his family knew no bounds. Kerry will be remembered for his kindness, his passion for life, his smile, his laugh, and the lasting impact he had on all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Kerry is survived by his wife, Kelly Jones; 3 children, Tanner (Lisa) Jones, Savanah Jones and Lexa Jones; 4 siblings, Keith Jones, Karen Spinney, Kelly (Rick) Vega and Kris (Melissa) Jones; many other loving family members and good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Dorothy Jones; sister, Kathy Chheda and niece, Kavita Chheda.       

CARR, Beverley J. (Webber) – of Grand Blanc, MI, age 90, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2 PM Thursday, June 27, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Interment immediately following the Mass in St. John Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 4-7 PM Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423 and 1-2 PM Thursday, June 27, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. A Rosary will be prayed 6 PM Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dementia Society of America, in Beverley’s memory.

 

Beverley was born in Flint, MI on January 10, 1934, daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Quast) Webber. On September 19, 1953, Beverley married Clifford Carr and he preceded her in death on October 4, 2005. She was a faithful member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, where she found solace and strength in her faith. Beverley had a zest for life that was evident in her many hobbies. She enjoyed playing games and engaging in various crafts, always finding joy in the simple pleasures of life. Dining out at local restaurants was another of her favorite pastimes, where she could often be found enjoying a good meal and the company of friends and family. Her kindness, laughter, and love will be deeply missed, but her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.

 

Beverley is survived by 2 sons, Timothy Carr and Steven (Susan) Carr; 5 grandchildren, Erik Carr, Sarah (Malcolm) Belt, Maree (David) Craine, Brian Carr and Samantha (Keith) Weiss; 7 great-grandchildren; many other loving family members and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Elizabeth Webber; husband, Clifford Carr; daughter, Bethany Carr and daughter-in-law, Natalie Carr.

BARRY, Deborah K. (Fletcher) – of Lapeer, MI, age 55, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 12 PM Saturday, June 29, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Inurnment immediately following the Mass in St. John Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 11 AM-12 PM Saturday, June 29, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, in Debbie’s memory. 

 

Debbie was born in Bennington, Vermont on February 24, 1969, daughter of the late Robert and Sharon (Brown) Fletcher. On May 22, 2014, Debbie married Patrick Barry in Clarkston, MI. As a cherished member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, she contributed passionately to preserving the heritage and history of our nation. Her commitment to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church was a testament to her strong faith and spiritual devotion. Debbie was widely known as an avid reader and writer of children’s books, captivating young minds with her imaginative tales and nurturing a love for literature in countless children. Her dedication to crafting stories that sparked curiosity and joy will forever be cherished by those who had the pleasure of reading her work. Beyond her literary pursuits, Debbie was a devoted enthusiast of history and archaeology. Her deep appreciation for the past enriched her life and inspired many around her to delve into the mysteries of ancient civilizations. Debbie’s enthusiasm for learning and sharing her knowledge created a lasting impact on all who knew her. 

 

Debbie is survived by her husband, Patrick Barry; 2 sons, Tommy Palmer and Robby Palmer; sister, Patty (Ted) MacLaughlin; step-father, Doug Steimle; many other loving family members and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sharon Steimle and father, Robert Fletcher.     

ADAMSKI, Vincent Harold – of Davison, MI, age 95, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 AM Friday, June 21, 2024 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 6340 Roberta Street, Burton, MI 48509; Rev. Fr. Carl Simon celebrant. Interment, with Military Honors, immediately following the Mass in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5-8 PM Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423 and 10 AM until the time of Mass on Friday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. A Rosary will be prayed at 6 PM on Thursday at Allen Funeral Home. Immediately following the Rosary, there will be a Memorial Service under the auspices of the Davison Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree Council #4090 and 4th Degree Assembly #0523. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Society of St. Vincent De Paul, in Vincent’s memory.  

 

Vincent was born in Saginaw, MI on September 9, 1928, son of the late Vincent and Florence (Jozwiak) Adamski. He proudly served his country as a Corporal in the U.S. Army from 1951-1952. On April 23, 1955, Vincent married Geraldine Kukla in Bay City, MI. They were married for 57 years until Geraldine’s passing on October 27, 2012. Vincent retired from Country Fresh Dairy after more than 40 years of service. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Vincent enjoyed working at all church community events such as BINGO, spaghetti dinners, Euchre clubs, and the food bank.  He was a member of the Men’s Club, and was a 4th Degree K of C member.  His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. 

 

Vincent is survived by 3 daughters, Kathleen Adamski, Cynthia Gunnels and Linda (Ken) Fall; 7 grandchildren, Meredith (Alan) Ebert, Tara (Casey) Hayes, Bradley Dinnan, Kathryn (Don) Morgan, Christopher Jesme, Carrie Fall and Scott (Nichole) Fall; 13 great-grandchildren, Danielle, Bailey, Olivia, Alecis, Aiden, Ian, Chyanne, Brooklyn, Madison, Gavin, Damion, Mariah and Sofiah; sister, Shirley Bitters; many other loving family members and good friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Vincent Adamski; mother, Florence (Leon) Winiecki; wife, Geraldine Adamski.     

GONZALEZ, Alice Lenore (Perez) – of Davison, MI, age 81, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1 PM Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Denis Spitzley celebrant. Interment immediately following the Mass in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 4-7 PM Monday, June 10, 2024 and 11 AM-7 PM Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423 and 12-1 PM Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. A Rosary will be prayed 6 PM Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Karmanos Cancer Institute, in Alice’s memory. 

 

Alice was born in Ann Arbor, MI on March 1, 1943, daughter of the late Ricardo and Adelia (Molina) Perez. She was a proud graduate of Dye High School, Class of 1961, and later pursued her education at Mott Community College. Throughout her life, Alice dedicated over 20 years of service to AC Delco, where she retired with fond memories and cherished friendships. On October 26, 1963, Alice Perez married Pedro Gonzalez Jr. at the original site of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Carpenter Road in Flint, MI. Finding solace and strength in her faith, Alice was a devout member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and later attended St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Alice’s vibrant spirit was evident in her diverse interests and talents. She was a member of The Foresters and enjoyed pursuits such as sewing, quilting, ceramics, cake decorating, painting, and martial arts, holding a black belt in Sanchin-Ryu Karate. Her love for movement extended to line dancing, Tai-Chi and the joy of walking. Family was at the heart of Alice’s life. She cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, finding joy in their laughter and milestones. Alice was deeply committed to her role as a mother and grandmother, finding fulfillment in nurturing and guiding her loved ones. She found pleasure in the simple joys of life, whether it was bowling with friends, exploring culinary delights in the kitchen, or getting lost in the pages of a good book. Alice treasured every opportunity to create lasting memories surrounding holidays, birthday parties, family vacations and especially sharing shopping adventures with her daughters. She will be remembered for her unwavering love, boundless energy, creativity, and dedication to her family. Her presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and strength that will continue to inspire those whose lives she touched.

 

Alice is survived by her husband of 61 years, Pedro Gonzalez Jr.; 3 children, Rebecca (Joseph) Tibbetts, Laura (Thomas) Krellwitz and Ricardo (Holly) Gonzalez; 8 grandchildren, Randi Dickerson, Cody Dickerson, Christina Tibbetts, Joseph (Emily Kirven) Richards, Andrea (Alex Lincoln) Richards, Madeline Krellwitz, Krystal (Kent McPeters) Gonzalez and Ricardo Gonzalez Jr.; 2 great-grandsons, Jackson and Grant Lincoln; 3 siblings, Virginia (Tino) Flores, Lydia Caballero and Esther Stewart; many other loving family members and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ricardo and Adelia Perez and brother-in-law, Jose Caballero.     

 

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CARTO, Warren L. – of Davison, MI, age 88, passed away on June 5, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 12:30 PM Monday, June 10, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 N. Dayton St., Davison; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Cremation will follow the Mass. The family will receive visitors 2-6 PM Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the Mass on Monday at the church. A Rosary will be prayed at 6 PM Sunday at Allen Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Michigan High School Athletic Association or St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Warren was born in Flint, MI on October 8, 1935, son of the late Elwood and Aili (Linna) Carto. He married MaryJane Griffin on July 10, 1954, at St. Mary’s in Flint and she preceded him in death after 64 years of marriage on October 11, 2018. Warren was a dedicated employee, working for AC Spark Plug for 37 years. He had a passion for golf and was very loyal, golfing with the same partner, Jerry, for over 50 years.  Warren was recognized by the MHSAA for his 24 years of service officiating high school football and basketball games.  He enjoyed many years spending time at Houghton Lake with his HOTONA family and friends.  Warren and MaryJane also enjoyed wintering in Florida.  Above all else, Warren was fiercely dedicated to his family, always there for his children and grandchildren.

Warren is survived by his children, Daniel (Jill) Carto, Thomas Carto, Sandra (Timothy) Goyette and Bryan (Erica) Carto; grandchildren, Sandra Sawyer, Amanda (Matthew) Carto-Kessler, Andrew (Brigitta) Carto, Amy (Jeffery) Quiring, Tara Carto, Kayla Carto, Russell Barry, Warren Barry, Thomas Barry, Bryan Barry, Richard (Kristen) Goyette and Lucas (Samantha) Goyette; great-grandchildren, Destiny Brown, Lyric Barry, Emma Goyette, Lyla Goyette, Oliver Goyette, Millie Goyette, Julian Carto and Genevieve Carto; many other loving family members and friends. In addition to his beloved wife, Warren was preceded in death by his daughters, Lynn Watkins and Lisa Barry; grandson, Travis Carto and great-grandchild Preston Barry. 

The family would like to extend a special thank you to McLaren Hospice for their loving and compassionate care.

Rosita “Rose” Genoveva (Freire) Curtis, 86, of Davison, MI passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Rose was born on June 15, 1937 to Enrique and Maria Freire in Quito, Ecuador (South America). After Rose graduated from high school she came to the United States and soon met the love of her life, Richard in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where Richard was serving in the United States Air Force. Richard and Rose married on July 23rd, 1960 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Burton, MI. Rose and Richard went on to have three children, Lee (Lisa), Dean and Susan (Ramiro) and have 6 grandchildren, Romy, Joslyn, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Dillon and Megan and 1 great granddaughter, Lily. Rose loved her husband and family above all things. A devote Catholic and accomplished seamstress, she loved cooking, gardening, music, dancing and a juicy steak with a good glass of red wine. In her younger years, Rose and Richard would jump on their motorcycle and head to Cedar Point with their other motorcycling friends. A lover of nature, she enjoyed camping with her family and always found a way to create a gourmet meal at one of Michigan’s many camp sites. Rose also worked as a seamstress at the Hyatt Regency Flint during the 80’s and for many of the on air personalities at Channel 12 throughout the years. Rose’s generosity extended to everyone she ever met, and her dinner tables were often filled with strangers and family alike. Rose’s laugh, smile and love of life were infectious. Her friendliness and kindness to all people and her devotion and love for her family and friends are a tribute to the beauty of her heart and soul. She will be deeply missed by all that had the privilege of knowing and loving her. Rose is survived by her husband Richard and siblings, Rueben, Fernando, Julio, Margoth, Josefina and Enrique Jr. Memorial Mass will be held 1:00 PM on Friday, June 7, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 N. Dayton St. Davison, MI 48423, followed by a celebration of life at Maddens Lounge in Davison, MI. Fr. Andrew Czajkowski will officiate. A gathering will take place at the church from 12:00 PM until the time of Mass at 1:00 PM. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Old News Boys of Flint. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

Warren D. Birkenhauer, age 74, lifelong Lapeer Area resident, formerly of Attica, died Monday, June 3, 2024. He was born September 8, 1949 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, to Joseph Peter and Myrtle Elizabeth (Goodrich) Birkenhauer.

Warren graduated in 1967 from Lapeer High School. He married Susan Anne Finch on August 22, 1980, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mt. Morris. Mr. Birkenhauer worked over 40 years for General Motors, retiring in 2008. First he worked as a tool & die maker at the Pontiac Truck & Bus Plant and then a metal model maker at the Tech Center in Warren. Mr. and Mrs. Birkenhauer were members of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Davison. Warren was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #4090 in Davison. He played in many golf leagues at Rolling Hills Golf Course and for many many years played in a “blooper ball” league in Brown City. Warren enjoyed fishing and went on a number of “fly-in” fishing trips to Canada, he really had a great time. He was an avid reader and loved to save a few dollars clipping coupons, often sharing his coupons with family members. Family was everything to Warren. He loved those grandchildren with all his heart! He could not wait to get out of the hospital, so he could see his grandchildren. Mr. Birkenhauer was always a social person, who talked to anyone and was always happy to lend a helping hand to friends or strangers. The family said: “He was just a nice human being. A people person…sincere, humble, kind and charitable.”

Warren is survived by his wife: Susan; children: David (Renee) Birkenhauer of Lapeer, Lisa (Eric) Wiesner of West Bloomfield, Sarah (Lisa Case) Birkenhauer of Goulais River, Ontario, Canada; Rebecca (Jayson) Wilkins of Battlefield, Missouri; and Warren (Gina) Birkenhauer, II of Lapeer; grandchildren: Ashley, Kristina, Victoria, Nicole, Michael, Kaleb, Connor, Jack, Aaliyah, Isaiah, Maximus, Titus and Grace; great-grandchildren: Arianna, Braelynn, Kinsley and River; siblings: Faye Rickus of Grand Rapids and Thomas (Linda) Birkenhauer of Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents: Joseph & Myrtle Birkenhauer; and siblings: Susanna Merrow and Joseph Birkenhauer.

Visitation will be 4-8PM Monday, June 10, 2024, at Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer. The Rosary will be prayed 7PM Monday at the funeral home. The family will also receive friends from Noon-1PM Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at St. John the Evangelist Church in Davison. Warren’s funeral Mass will be 1PM Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the church. Burial will follow immediately at St. John Cemetery in Davison. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eastern Michigan Food Bank or WMPC Christian Radio. Please share condolences and memories with the family at www.MuirBrothersLapeer.com

GEIGER, Margaret “Maggie” Ann (Scanlon) – of Davison, MI, age 75 passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2 PM Friday, May 31, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Interment immediately following the Mass in St. John Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 4-7 PM Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423 and 1-2 PM Friday, May 31, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. A Rosary will be prayed 6 PM Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Christian Service, in Maggie’s memory.  

Maggie was born in Flint, MI on December 16, 1948, daughter of the late Arthur and Geraldine (York) Scanlon. She was a graduate of St. Mary Catholic High School and Mott Community College, where she earned her LPN license. Her commitment to nursing led her to serve as a devoted nurse at Flint Osteopathic Hospital, where she tirelessly cared for others with empathy and skill. Outside of her profession, Maggie was deeply involved in her faith community as a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She also found joy in her membership with the Daughters of the American Revolution, pursuing her passion for genealogy, and indulging her love for collecting Hummel figurines. On December 16, 1988, Maggie married Donald Geiger. Together, they shared countless cherished memories and built a life filled with love, laughter, and companionship. Maggie leaves behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and love that will forever be remembered by those whose lives she touched. May her kind spirit and generous heart continue to inspire us all.

Maggie is survived by her loving and caring husband of 36 years, Donald Geiger; 7 children, Chris (Angela) Larner, Teresa (Dan) Leming, Doug (Bridgette) Geiger, Michael Geiger, Lori (Roger) Burgess, Mark (Sandy) Geiger and Cheryl (Brian) Beckley; 20 grandchildren, Jeffrey Larner, Casey Larner, Emma Larner, Lauren Leming, Sidney Leming, Sophia Leming, Delaney Geiger, Kyle Geiger, Ethan Geiger, McKenzie Geiger, Tyler, Rebecca (Ronnie) Geiger-Younger, Taylor (T.J.) VanKauren, Quintin Burgess, Samantha Beckley, Cassandra (Rex) Oden, Lindsey Beckley, Jonathan Geiger, David Geiger and Thomas Geiger; 10 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Sue (Ben) Benbrook, Karen Newcombe and Jan Vance; brother, Patrick (Debbie) Scanlon; many other loving family members and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Geraldine Scanlon.    

Celeste Feldpausch, 71 of Grand Blanc, MI went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 21, 2024. She was born Celeste Mason August 11, 1952 at St. Joseph Hospital Flint, MI. She was the daughter of John and Dorothy (Wachowiak) Mason. She graduated from Central High school Flint, MI. After graduation Celeste proudly served in the United States Air Force in law enforcement. She was stationed at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base near Marquette MI as the first Female in law enforcement on the base. After leaving the Air Force she went to work for the City of Flint Police Department as a Corrections Community Service Officer. Later Celeste worked for the United States Post Office as a letter carrier and clerk for 26 years before retiring in 2009. On February 14, 1998 she married her husband of 26 years Bruce Feldpausch. Celeste enjoyed spending time with her family. She said of time spent with her family, she wouldn’t change our time together for anything. Celeste loved to travel. She had a special affinity for all things Disney and Harry Potter and visited Disney and Universal Studios on numerous occasions. Additionally she enjoyed keeping in touch with her friends and family via facebook. After retiring she went on many cruises and vacations. At home she loved listening to music, reading books and watching her favorite TV shows and movies.

She is survived by her husband: Bruce Feldpausch: daughter Kerry Mason: grandchildren Jeremy Oles and Matthew Oles. She is also survived by her brothers John Mason, Mark Mason, Benjamin Mason and Eric Mason, also her sister Rebecca Pumfrey. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Dorothy Mason: her brothers Lawrence Mason and Paul Mason and Sister Susan Henderson.

A Memorial Mass will take place 1PM May 30, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 404 North Dayton Street, Davison MI. Visitation will be before the mass from 12PM to 1PM.

The family would like to give a special thanks to friends, family and caregivers for the thoughts, prayers and time spent with Celeste. Celeste would want us to remember the good times and laughs we had together and forget the bad. She would like us to live life to the fullest. The path has been made clear the heavy lifting is done it is up to us carry the load until we meet again.

KOZLOSKI Shirley – of Grand Blanc, age 88, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, at her home. The family will receive visitors at Swartz Funeral Home 1225 West Hill Rd on Thursday May 23, 3 pm – 8 pm. 

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 PM Friday May 24, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski, celebrant. 

The family will welcome visitors from 12 PM until the time of the Mass on Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Shirley’s memory to the charity of your choice.

Shirley was born in Flint, MI on May 17, 1935, daughter of the late George and Ann (Yurkovich) Bisaha. A lifelong resident of the area, she spent her childhood with her 6 brothers and sisters on the family farm. Deaf from a young age, she triumphed over her handicap. She went on to graduate from Kearsley HS and shortly after, ventured across the country, ending up in California.

She returned to Flint and married John Kozloski on January 30th, 1964. They started their family, eventually building a home in Burton, where they raised 2 sons. Shirley retired from General Motors, having worked at various positions with Chevrolet and Parts and Warehousing. In addition to her career, she was a homemaker, chauffeur, entertainer and spoiler to her children, their friends and nieces and nephews.

Shirley was blessed with a quick wit and a side-splitting sense of humor. She had an infectious smile and was always the beacon of happiness in any gathering. Unrivaled in her ability to make friends wherever she went. She also spent her time involved in the Catholic deaf community, serving as mentor, catechist, treasurer and organizer. She was devoted to her faith and espoused peace and generosity. Shirley was also known to have many faults. Among them were her habits of being overly nice to those who didn’t deserve it and non-judgmental to those that did. She was always ensuring you had what you needed, even when you were too busy to care for yourself. Her heart was larger than life and she shared it along with a dose of kindness to everyone.

She eventually moved to Grand Blanc, where she was the center of attention in her new community, mostly because of her wicked Euchre playing skills, ability to paint and knowing how to complain without making anyone upset.

Shirley is survived by her sons Morgan, James and daughter-in-law Elyce and grandson Hunter, sister Barbara Snyder and many nieces and nephews.

DEUKER, Robert Calvert – of Burton, age 90, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Hurley Medical Center. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 1 PM Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Inurnment, with Military Honors, will be 12:30 PM Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Rd., Holly, MI 48442. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the Mass on Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. A Memorial Service, under the auspices of Davison Knights of Columbus Council 3rd Degree Council #4090 and 4th Degree Assembly #0523, will be held 12 PM Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Knights of Columbus Council #4090, in Robert’s memory.

Robert was born in Chicago, IL on February 27, 1934, son of the late Fredrick and Yonne Deuker. He proudly served his country in the Michigan Army National Guard for 29 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.  He was a pioneer ski instructor, as the ninth person to earn the title “professional ski instructor” in the state of Michigan.  Recently he was awarded “Master Pilot” for a lifetime of aviation accomplishments.   

Robert is survived by his son, Eric (Denise) Deuker; grandchildren, Aidan and Caitlin Deuker; step-son, Larry Stevens; special friend, Loretta Thiry; and many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Johanna Deuker.

Please share your thoughts with the family at www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com.

William Donald Nicholas Henry, 41, Davison was called Home to be with Jesus Thursday May 9, 2024. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 2:00 pm Thursday May 23, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 404 Dayton St. Davison, Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski Celebrant. Family will receive friends 12:30 pm, with a parish rosary being prayed at 1:00 pm. Inurnment will be held at St. John Cemetery immediately following the Mass. Those desiring may make contributions in William’s memory to his children, care of William & Diane Henry.

Will was born in Flint Michigan on October 23, 1982 the son of William and Diane (Pokrak) Henry and has resided in the Davison area his entire life. He was a graduate of Davison High School Class of 2001. Will proudly continued his education graduating from the University of Michigan-Flint with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management. Will was highly talented in all sports including skiing, swimming and football, however, loved baseball, a sport he excelled in as a high school pitcher for the Davison Cardinals and securing a partial college scholarship for his efforts. He also received high honors for his proficiency on NATEF Brake Systems and Suspension Systems. Will was an avid golfer and appreciated winning rounds together with his father on league days. Will was one of the youngest appointed Eucharistic Ministers at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Flint, while attending high school. Will was currently a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and was grateful for receiving the sacraments and the relationships of strength and love they brought to him. Will was knowledgeable in most building trades, lawn care, and was a Michigan Certified Pesticide application agent as he repaired and flipped houses. He was especially proud to be a civilian Project Manager for Lapeer Industries working with the United States Government protecting our soldiers with quality equipment building during the Afghanistan War. He continued in his protection efforts as a security guard.

Will’s greatest creation on this earth was his children, as he believed “Love is the most beautiful gift we are given to share.” He is survived by them; Lilly Marie Henry, and his twins Alexander John Henry, and Isabella Denise Henry & their mother Cari Lyn Cassiday. He leaves his parents William and Diane Henry; siblings, Nicole Diane (Randall) Collick and Autumn Anne (Mark) Campbell; his loving nephews and nieces are, Nicholas Collick (also proudly, Will’s Godson); Brooke Collick; Dillon Collick; Sydney Collick and Asher Campbell. William is preceded in death by his grandparents. Please share your condolences at www.hansenfuneralhome.net

SNYDER, George – of Davison, age 75, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at McLaren – Flint. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 1 PM Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. The family will welcome visitors from 12 PM until the time of the Mass on Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in George’s memory.

George was born in Flint, MI on September 5, 1948, son of the late Raymond Gustaf Snyder and Althea Elloise (Gocha) Snyder. He married Barbara Jean Bisaha on May 14, 1971. He spent his career in finance with the banks, car dealerships and retired after working in mortgage banking. George was an avid fly fisherman and member of Trout Unlimited. A talented wood worker demonstrating his craft with gifts that he created for his family and dear friends. It was common to find George practicing a new technique to finish a wood project, or his casts in the yard when he wasn’t in a river. He enjoyed bird watching and loved the Bird Buddy that his daughters bought him for Father’s Day – connecting him with bird watchers around the world. George was proud  and loved his daughters, their accomplishments were his pride and joy. He cherished his relationship with his two grandsons. George and Barbara loved to travel together, having a final adventure to Europe this past March adding to their memories. 

George is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; children, Amanda (Brad) Snyder-Keller and Sarah (David) Parker; grandchildren, Luke Turner, and Jackson Keller; and many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond; his mother, Althea; and brother, Michael Snyder.

KUHN, Darlene Valentina Alexy (Szczepanski) – of Sanford, NC, formerly of Davison, MI, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the age of 83 following a brief battle with cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1 PM Thursday, May 9, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Entombment immediately following the Mass in St. John Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 11:30 AM-1 PM Thursday, May 9, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church to have masses offered in Darlene’s memory.

A “Valentine baby”, she was born on February 14, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan. Darlene was known as “Bean” in her youth and “Pudge” by her children. She attended St. Anne’s Catholic Grade School and graduated from Warren High School in 1959. She was a cherished member of St. Thecla Catholic Church in Clinton Twp. and St. John’s the Evangelical in Davison, each for more than 20 years. At St John’s, she volunteered in the Resurrection Choir, served as a Eucharistic minister and also delivered communion to the homebound. She also volunteered for the Outreach East Emergency Resource Center. Since spending her winters in NC beginning in 2016 and eventually moving there, she attended St. Stephen’s in Sanford, NC. Darlene was a dedicated health professional with a special gift for providing compassionate care to the elderly. She served as an Admissions Director at Warren Memorial Hospital in the 1960s. After raising her family, she became a Social Worker and later a Leasing Director at various properties, retiring from Woodhaven Senior Community of Flint, MI in 2007. Darlene had impeccable style and an infectious laugh. She found joy in spending time with her family, tending to her many plants and flowers, playing cards, watching movies and theater performances, dancing, bowling, holiday decorating and baking. She liked to travel and spoke often of her exciting trips to Vegas, Lake Tahoe, Florida, London, Hawaii and also Poland where her father was born. But her favorite memories were of time spent at her lake home with family and friends in Caseville, MI. The annual Szczepanski family reunion was the highlight of her summers, which were held in honor of her mother’s birthday. Darlene was known for sending thoughtful greeting cards on all occasions to loved ones, and giving generously to the charities she supported.

She was a devoted mother and will be deeply missed by many, especially her two daughters, Pamela Gerke of Davison, MI and Susan Brisendine (Shawn) of Sanford, NC; her eight beloved grandchildren, Paul (Katie), Ashley, Kevin, Jonathan, Kenzie, Nina, Will and Brody; two precious great-grandchildren Hadley and Harper. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Agnes Szczepanski; seven brothers and sisters; several nieces and nephews; husbands, Russell Alexy and Jerome Kuhn. 

Her example of unconditional love and her wise advice to be kind and not worry are forever imprinted onto our hearts.

Beloved Wife, Mother, came home October 31st 2023. Born in Cheboygan, MI 10-22-44. Moved Royal Oak, MI with her mother and father, Leeland and Frances Kerre, along with siblings Richard Nancy, Robert and Jeffry. Judy graduated from St. Mary High School in 1962.

She found the love of her life, Bert Hogg, from Scotland, and were happily married for 58 years. They retired to Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Bert and Judy have three children, Beth Sinclair, Lisa Dallas, and Iain Hogg . Proud grandparents of 8 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.

Judy was full of life, love, and laughter to all who knew her. Family, friends meant everything to her.

Judy was a faithful Catholic and attended St. John’s Catholic Church, Davison, MI as well as St. Bernadette’s Church in Port St. Lucie, FL.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents, as well as sister Nancy Kerre.

There will be a Memorial Service for Judy at St. John’s Church in Davison in the Spring of 2024. Details will be made available when they are finalized.

STARK, Doris J. (Morgan) – of Burton, MI, age 85, completed her earthly adventure on Saturday, March16, 2024. She and her departed husband, Donald A. Stark, who died on November 6, 2014, filled their lives with so many adventures shared with lots and lots of friends as well as their growing family. A Memorial Service will be held 1 PM Friday, May 10, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski officiating. Private inurnment in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 11 AM – 1 PM Friday, May 10, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Anchored Heart Senior Living in Goodrich, MI.

Doris and Don were long time members of the Avion Club and the Michigan Buddie Kampers, as well as the Foresters in the Flint area. While in their late 60’s they personally built more than 50% of their new home in Hale themselves.

Doris retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1992 as a mail carrier and was a member of the Hale Quilters and Sit & Sew groups and she was Queen of her Red Hatters group. Doris was a member of St. Pius Catholic Church in Hale, MI and worked at the Hale Area Fish organization for many years.

In addition to her husband, Donald, Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Lottie Morgan; stepfather, George Tabaszewski; son, Terry Stark and 2 sisters, Judy Morgan, and Barbara Baxter. She is survived by daughters, Madonna (Jeff) Bennett, Joie (Doug) Hitchcock, Kristi (Brent) Garrett; brother, Tommy (Eunice) Morgan and sister, Marlene (LeRoy) Snyder of Missouri. She was also survived by her 9 grandchildren, Alexis (Mark) Liley, Trent (Shauna) Stark, Matthew Prusac, Adam (Jenny) McMurray, Luke (Mia) McMurray, Chloe Garcia, Taylor (David) Bainbridge, Sara (Brendan) Green, Morgan (Spencer) Blouw; 12 great grandchildren, Jamison Liley, Harrison McMurray, Landon and Harper McMurray, Laney Green, Kamryn and Kate Garcia, Myles James, Rozlyn and Wyatt Bainbridge, Jaxon Barden and Millie Blouw.

Doris was also survived by her sisters-in-law, Sally Felts of Gaines, MI and Jeri (Bob) Dickinson of Eugene, OR and her dear aunt, Zelma Dennis of California, a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews and so many dear friends she made over her 85 years of life.

The family would like to give special thanks to Joe & Jamie Davis and their staff at Anchored Heart Senior Living and Swan Hospice for taking such good care of our mother.

Therese Ellen Waterman of Arcadia, Florida, formerly of Davison, age 96, died Monday April 22, 2024 at Hampton Manor, Burton.  Honoring her wishes cremation has taken place. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 1:00 pm Tuesday April 30, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 404 Dayton St. Davison, Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski, Celebrant. Family will receive visitors at the church one hour prior to the Mass. Those desiring may make contributions in Therese’s memory to the Wounded Soldier Foundation or the family.

Therese was born in Kawkawlin, Michigan on August 27, 1927 the daughter of the late William and Marie (Salois) Doyle, and has resided in Florida since 1983, relocating from the Davison area. She was joined in marriage to Francis Michell in 1947 and he preceded her in death in 1970. She later married Frank Waterman in 1977 and he died in 1994. She is a member of San Antonio Catholic Church in Florida, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Davison, and a member of the Elks Lodge in Port Charlotte, Florida. Therese enjoyed golfing and was a member of Sunny Breeze Golf Course and a former member of the Davison Country Club. At the age of eight Therese started sewing and making clothes a hobby that would become her career as seamstress. She also owned her own dress shop Togs by Therese and worked for several of Davison Men’s and Ladies Clothing Stores throughout her career.

She is survived by her children: Marcia Popernek, Sharon Molina, Randy Michell, Annette Niedzielski, and Kim (Steve) Harwood. She also leaves her loving seventeen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, and nine great great grandchildren. Also surviving are siblings: Irene Reynolds, Joanne Osborn, Jerome Doyle, sister-in-law Judy Doyle, many nieces and nephews, and a host of extended family and friends. Therese is preceded in death by sons: Christopher Michell, Micheal Michell, Gary Mallo, and her brothers: Dermot Doyle, and Timothy Doyle, sister-in-laws, Betty Doyle, and Marilyn Doyle. Please share your condolences at www.hansenfuneralhome.net  

YENIOR, Cynthia Ann (Karczewski) – of Davison, MI, age 68, passed away peacefully and met her Lord Jesus on April 18, 2024, at Ascension Genesys Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 PM Monday, April 22, 2024, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 N. Dayton St., Davison; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Cremation will take place following the Mass. The family will receive visitors 2-7 PM, Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison, and a Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 PM. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the Mass on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Andy’s Attic. 

Cynthia was born in Hamtramck, MI on April 25, 1955, daughter of Henry and Joann Karczewski. She started high school at St. Florian in Hamtramck, then the family moved to Arenac County. Cindy finished at Standish-Sterling High School where she met her high school sweetheart and future husband, Keith Yenior. She earned an associate degree from Northwood Institute in Midland, and graduated Magna Sum Laude. Cindy worked in the accounting field, and her last job was in the Kearsley School District Administration Office. She married Keith Yenior on June 21, 1975, and they had three beautiful children: Angie, Kristin, and Brett.

After retirement, Cindy and Keith loved spending time with their grandchildren, and they loved to travel. Their travels took them to Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, St. Martin Island, Mexico, and Italy. They met many new friends along the way. In 2023, Cindy traveled to Poland with close friends, to the home of her ancestors, embracing the culture and polish food. 

Cindy was blessed with many talents, including sketching, painting, sewing, and crafting. She loved art. Cindy enjoyed going to the theater and Motown Music. After retirement she embraced volunteer work and spent many hours at St. John Catholic Church in Davison Andy’s Attic and Catholic Charities.

Cynthia is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Keith; her three children, Angela Kay (Eric) Brown, Kristin Leah Yenior (Ashley Robinson), and Brett Joseph (Leah) Yenior; grandchildren, Lucas, Lila, Mera; siblings, Karen (Kelly) King, David Karczewski, Lisa (David) Wanless; many nieces and nephews, and family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister-in-law, Renee Karczewski.   

MAYS, James Ray – of Davison, MI, age 66, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held 1 PM Friday, April 19, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski officiating. To view the service please visit https://www.facebook.com/stjohndavison/. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Justice for Christy’s Girls, in Jim’s memory. 

Jim was born on July 16, 1957, in Flint, MI, son of the late William and Billie (Keirns) Mays. He spent his early years in the picturesque landscapes of Shady Valley, TN, before his family settled in Flint, MI, where he would later meet his future wife, Kathy Hooper, on Arizona Avenue. A proud graduate of Flint Central High School, Class of 1975, Jim embarked on a remarkable journey that took him across five states over the span of his 40-year career. He began his professional life at Blevins Screw Products and continued to excel, earning respect and admiration wherever he went. His career took him to Florida, Indiana, North Carolina, Missouri, and back to his roots in Michigan, where he settled with his beloved family in Davison, MI in 1993. Jim was a lifelong learner, earning three degrees that reflected his commitment to knowledge and excellence. He obtained an Associate of Science from Mott Community College, where he later served as an Adjunct Professor at the Tech Center for an impressive 30 years. He furthered his education with a Bachelor of Science from Spring Arbor University and culminated his academic journey with a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan-Flint. Beyond his professional achievements, Jim was known for his adventurous spirit and zest for life. A self-proclaimed world traveler and aficionado of fine beers, he had an insatiable curiosity that led him to explore different cultures and cuisines. He had a gift for storytelling, often regaling friends and family with tales of his adventures. Jim had a passion for music, playing the harmonica, and was a connoisseur of various genres. He found solace in reading, cherished moments at the beach in OBX, NC, and treasured visits to Shady Valley, TN, especially during the Cranberry Festival. Jim was a devoted family man who found immense joy in supporting his children and grandchildren. He could often be found cheering enthusiastically from the sidelines at their sporting events or enjoying quality time with them during family gatherings. He had a love for golfing, biking, kite flying, and had a deep appreciation for military history.

Jim’s presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His legacy of love, laughter, and boundless curiosity will continue to inspire those whose lives he touched.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Mays; 2 children, Katrina (Jason) Sharon and Patricia (Lee) Hutchinson; 4 grandchildren, Hailey James, Kaliann Jay, William Robert and Olivia Linn; sister, Robyn Campbell; brother-in-law, James Hooper; 2 nephews, Micheal and Hunter; 3 nieces, Amanda, Kayla and Malori; mother-in-law, Kathryn (Al Fogle) Hooper; uncle, Charles (Sandra) Keirns; many other loving family members and friends who are family. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Billie Mays; daughter, Christina Ann-Thompson; father-in-law, Harold Hooper; beloved grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends.   

CARTO, Travis E. – of Clarkston, age 32, passed away on April 10, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 PM Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Cremation will take place following the Mass. The family will receive visitors 2-7 PM Monday, April 15, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the Mass on Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. A Rosary will be prayed at 6 PM on Monday at Allen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Flint Junior Golf Association or the GFHA Youth Hockey Crystal Field House of Burton, in Travis’ memory.

Travis was born in Flint, MI on February 16, 1992, son of Bryan (Erica) Carto and Kimberly (Ryan) Kaufman. Travis dedicated his professional life to the automotive industry, where he excelled with a combination of skill, precision, and a tireless work ethic. Beyond the confines of the workplace, Travis found solace and joy in the beautiful games of hockey and golf. Whether gliding effortlessly across the ice or navigating the rolling greens, he reveled in the camaraderie of competition and the simple pleasures of being outdoors. As a proud member of both Davison Country Club and Flint Golf Club, Travis found a second home among fellow enthusiasts, where friendships flourished and memories were made on the fairways and rinks alike.

Travis is survived by his parents, Bryan (Erica) Carto and Kimberly (Ryan) Kaufman; sister, Kayla Carto; grandparents, Warren Carto, Ernest Lee and Melanie Masters; and many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandma, Mary Jane Carto.     

Travis will be deeply missed by his loving family and countless friends, who will forever remember his infectious laughter, unwavering kindness, and boundless passion for life.

BURDA, Edward – Of Burton, age 67, died Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated 12Noon Thursday, April 4, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 N. Dayton Street, Davison, MI.

Rev. Father Andrew A. Czajkowski officiating.

Visitation 3-8pm Wednesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. A Rosary will be prayed 7pm Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Visitation 11:00am Thursday at church until the time of the Mass.

Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St John the Evangelist Catholic Church Blessed Sacrament.

Edward was born in Flint, Michigan on September 23, 1956, the son of Frank and Adela (Cwieka) Burda. Edward worked and retired from Chevy Truck and Bus. He was an active member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Edward was an active gardener and loved his dogs.

Surviving are his wife, Renee;

Step-daughter, Reanna Nalepa;

Brother and sisters, Richard Burda and wife Brenda, Barbara Kovacs and Theresa and husband Steve Burda-Whitener;

Niece and nephews, Stephanie Huff, Steven Kovacs, Danny Burda and Hadley Huff.

He was preceded in death by his nephew, Jeffery and parents, Frank and Adela.   

Anthony Paul Lajewski, age 76, of Lapeer, died Sunday March 24, 2024. He was born July 21, 1947 in Flint, to Anthony and Joann (Michailo) Lajewski.

Tony graduated in 1965 from Mt. Morris High School, he often enjoyed getting together for lunch with many of his fellow alumni. Mr. Lajewski proudly volunteered to serve his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, during the Vietnam War. Tony was stationed in Vietnam for more than one year and earned the National Defense Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. On May 20, 1972 he married the love of his life, Mary Jo Reuther, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Burton. Tony retired from GM Buick Motor Plant in Flint, he started out in the Foundry and was promoted to Quality Control. Mr. and Mrs. Lajewski were longtime members of Immaculate Conception Church in Lapeer and attended St. John the Evangelist Church in Davison.

Tony was an avid reader, he especially enjoyed Sci-Fi and Fantasy. He was an excellent amateur photographer and was computer savvy starting very early on in his life. Tony always liked to watch movies, whether at the movie theater or at home. He also enjoyed music of all genres (including Old Motown and Classic Rock-n-Roll), he had a great sense of humor and loved to vacation and go on cruises with Mary Jo. Tony was a great cook and enjoyed entertaining family and friends, actually he loved food whether eating out or at home. Everyone was welcome at Mary Jo and Tony’s home, they just loved family! Tony was a loyal husband, father, son and brother!

Tony is survived by his son: Brad Lajewski of Lapeer; daughter-in-law: Theresa Lajewski of Lapeer; grandchildren: Anthony, Lydia, Thomas, Nicholas, Noah, Claire and John; siblings: Marcia Bobeda of DeWitt and Lynette (Bruce) Allen of Haslett; sister-in-law: Dawn Lajewski of Brown City; brothers and sisters-in-law: Donna Whalen of Flint, William Reuther of Manistee, Theresa (Donald) Simon of Davison, James (Sharon) Reuther of Davison, Sharon (Patrick) Hladik of Flushing and Karen (Matthew) Crown of Metamora; many many nieces & nephews; and his loyal dog who went with him everywhere: Buster. He was preceded in death by his wife: Mary Jo Lajewski; son: Todd Lajewski: granddaughter: Anna Lajewski; parents: Tony and Joann Lajewski; brother: Michael Lajewski; and in-laws: Donald and Colette Reuther.

Visitation will be 4-8PM Monday, April 1, 2024, at Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer. The rosary will be prayed 7PM Monday at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be held 1PM Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 N. Dayton Street, Davison, Michigan 48423. Father Andrew Czajkowski will celebrate the Mass. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the Mass on Tuesday. Final interment will be in Mt. Loretto Cemetery in Lapeer, followed by military honors under the auspices of American Legion Post #16 Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Condolences and memories may be left at www.MuirBrothersLapeer.com.

KITA, David John – of Davison, age 73, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at Serene Garden Assisted Living. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held 1 PM Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423. Inurnment will be in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The family will welcome visitors from 3-7 PM on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the Mass on Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. A Rosary will be prayed at 6 PM on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice, in David’s memory.

David was born in Flint, MI on June 27, 1950, son of the late Donald F. and Dorothy (Weisgerber) Kita. Celebrating a life well-lived, David embarked on his journey, graduating from the University of Michigan – Flint in 1972. He married Cynthia Grambush, and together they embarked on the beautiful journey of marriage on August 10, 1985. For 43 years, David dedicated himself to service, working for the Social Security Administration, leaving a mark of commitment and integrity. Beyond the confines of his profession, he found solace and enrichment in the pages of countless books, as an avid reader and history enthusiast. Most of all, David enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His warmth, laughter, and kindness enriched the lives of those around him, leaving a legacy of love.

David is survived by his loving wife, Cindy; daughter, Tracy (Josh) Larkin; siblings, Dottie (David Joseph) Boone, Danita (Tom) Riker and Deloris (John) Ervin; and many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by sons, David Kita Jr., and Blair Kita; brother and sister-in-law, Donald (Terry) Kita; and brother-in-law, Donald Boone.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Allison Boggess and the staff of Absolute Hospice for their care.

GALLAGHER-SCHOLAR, Donna Lee – of Burton, MI, age 71, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 1 PM Friday, April 5, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 N. Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. The family will receive visitors 12-1 PM Friday, April 5, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. 

Donna was born in San Angelo, TX on February 11, 1953, daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy Gallagher. She married Bob Scholar on April 5, 1975. Donna loved working with the children at Camp Tamarack, where she was a camp director for many years. She was known as a craft master, her talents were evident in her gardening and cooking skills. Donna was an avid reader, especially Scripture. She had a passion for animals. Her greatest joy was found in spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Donna is survived by her husband, Bob Scholar; 2 daughters, Sheila (Jeffery) Fredette and Carollyn (Richard) Bearss; 2 grandchildren, Morgan and Hunter Koop; 2 brothers, Michael (Anne) Gallagher and Mark (Elba) Gallagher; 2 sisters, Patricia (Sean) Corcoran and Mary Beth (Jeff) Heath; many other loving family members and dear friends. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by an infant son, Daniel Duffy.  

STOHON, Catherine Marie (Olsick) – of Prescott, MI, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 PM, Monday, March 25, 2024, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 N. Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Dieudonne Ntakarutimana, celebrant. Interment in Meadowview Memorial Gardens will take place following the Mass. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Katie’s memory.

Catherine was born in Altoona, PA on January 12, 1928, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Gides) Olsick. She married Peter A. Stohon on January 25, 1947, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Cambria County, PA and he preceded her in death on December 27, 2017. Katie was a phenomenal baker, especially Polish dishes.  She was also a talented home decorator, from design to flower arranging. Katie loved to visit the casino, especially when she won.  Her greatest joy was found in spending time with her family, who will miss her dearly.

Katie is survived by her children, Pete J. (Carol) Stohon and Susanne Chilner; daughter-in-law, Karen Stohon; grandchildren, John Paul (Marcy) Stohon, Jodi (Bob) Kietzman, Jenny (Jason) Dixon, Jacob (Sarah) Stohon, Donald Chilner, Luke Chilner, Mark Stohon, Peter M. Stohon and David Stohon; great-grandchildren, Kristina (Mike) Hibbard, Angela (Mike) Powell, Gary Stohon, Amanda Stohon, Olivia Stohon, Drew Stohon, Alex Stohon, Luke Chilner II, Aiden Chilner, Landon, Kyle Stohon, Jayden Stohon, Robert Kietzman, Andrew Kietzman, Kathryn Kietzman, Isaac Dixon, Isabella Dixon and; three great-great-grandchild, Elaina and Samuel Powell and Roman Stohon; many other loving family and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Katie was preceded in death by her son, John Stohon and granddaughter, Jill Stohon. 

REUTHER, Michael J. – Of Davison, age 73, died Friday, March 15, 2024.

Visitation 4-8pm Monday, March 18, 2024 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. A memorial service by the Knights of Columbus, Father Louis Gauthier Council 10170 will be held at 6:30pm Monday followed by a Rosary that will be prayed at 7pm at the funeral home. Visitation 12pm Tuesday at church until the time of the Mass. 

Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1pm Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Church, 404 N. Dayton Street, Davison, 

Father Dieudonne Ntakarutimina officiating.

Burial in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Knights of Columbus Father Louis Gauthier Council 10170.         

Michael was born in Flint, Michigan on March 11, 1951 the son of the late Donald and Colette (Root) Reuther. Michael graduated from Holy Redeemer Catholic High School, Class of 1970. Michael was employed by General Motors and enjoyed drafting and design. He was an active member of the UAW. Michael was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Davison and Knights of Columbus Louis Gauthier Council 10170. Michael was an active Knights of Columbus member where he became a 3rd Degree member in April, 1997. Shortly thereafter in April 1999, he was admitted to the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and was faithfully active in the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard serving throughout the greater Diocese of Lansing and specifically the Genesee County region of the Diocese. Michael was a fixture at the Knights of Columbus Friday fish fries and the annual summer festival chicken dinners. He enjoyed bowling, camping, fishing, skiing, going up north to the family cabin, watching sports: basketball, football, especially U of M, attending baseball games and spending time with his family. 

Surviving are siblings, Donna M. Whalen (Reuther), William H. Reuther, Theresa C. (Donald) Simon, James B. (Sharon) Reuther, Sharon K. (Patrick) Hladik, Kevin (Reuther) Wilson, and Karen A. (Matthew) Crown;

Nieces and nephews, Brad Lajewski, Brian Reuther, Erin Lesner, Susan Whalen, Julie McAlister, Michael Whalen, Bridget Reuther, Olivia Reuther, Ryan Hladik, Joseph Hladik, Joseph Crown, Sarah Crown, Melissa Crown, Hannah Crown and Chad Simon.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Jo Lajewski (Reuther), nephews, Todd M. Lajewski and Matthew F. Whalen.

The family would like to thank Michael J. Kotarski for the giving of his time and love and praying prayers of comfort with our brother, Michael. 

 

O’MALLEY, Betty Ann (Robinson) – of Davison, MI, age 90, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Symphony Linden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 PM Monday, March 18, 2024, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Dieudonne Ntakarutimana celebrant. Interment will take place following the Mass at St. John Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 11 AM-1 PM on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Burton Senior Priest Housing, checks payable to the Diocese of Lansing. 

Betty was born in Detroit, MI, daughter of Henry and Marguerite (Seelau) Robinson. She married William O’Malley on June 9, 1956, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dexter, MI, having met Christmas day on the local ice-skating pond. Betty was a loving wife and mother of five daughters.

Betty worked in medical records at both McLaren and Hurley hospitals before graduating from Mott Community College with degrees in gerontology and social work. She did pioneering research in the use of humor with the elderly, authoring two books, Medical Mirth and Levity for Longevity, and was instrumental in establishing a humor program at Gilda’s Club in Detroit. Betty frequented humor conferences as both a speaker and participant. She was a member of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor since 1998.

Betty is survived by her husband, William; children; Kathleen (Tom) Iberle, Mary Lou O’Malley, Eileen (Joe) Terranova, Margaret “Peggy” (Ken) Ware, and Sharon Angel, nine grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; many other loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her three sisters.     

Maria was born on June 17, 1937, in Illerberg, Germany to her late parents Jacob and Gertrude Kaeppeler. She went on to marry the love of her life Ronald Gora on November 16th, 1963. They were married for 51 wonderful years. You may also know Maria as the “Quilting Queen” at St. John Catholic church. Maria had quilted many, many, many quilts and prayer shawls for the Church. Maria’s perfect day would find her outside in her garden tending to the rose bushes. Roses were her favorite and she was very proud of her rose bushes. Maria would always say she had a green thumb but only for her outside plants, not so much for house plants.

Maria is survived by her children Francis, Thomas, and Patricia Gora; grandsons Andrew and Jacob Gora; nephews Juergen and Klaus Kaeppeler.

Maria was preceded in death by her husband Ronald, and brothers Hans, Bernie, and Karl Kaeppeler

A visitation for Maria will be held Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Brown Funeral Home – 1480 E. Hill Road, Grand Blanc, MI, with a rosary service at 6:30 PM. A funeral mass will occur Monday, March 4, 2024 at 1:00 PM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church – 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, MI, with visitation one hour prior. Maria will be laid to rest at Goodrich Cemetery in Goodrich, MI.

Lynn Gray, 65, went to be with her Lord on February 15, 2024. She entered eternal rest at her home surrounded by her family after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. Lynn is survived by her husband, Mark; her children, Sean (Christine and her only grandchild Harper), Erin Brown (Justin); her brother, Gary Steele (Colleen); niece Lisa Kamischke (Mick), and several other family members. Lynn was born in Flint, Michigan on February 21, 1958. She attended Flint Southwestern High School, and was a gymnast from a young age. After graduation she worked at GM where she met her husband, Mark. In the following years she worked as a registered respiratory therapist doing patient care, and then went on to attend the University of Michigan-Flint obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration. She worked for over 30 years at Genesys in Grand Blanc Michigan as a multi-disciplinary regional director. She was a faithful servant of the Lord, doing his work and mentoring her many employees over the years. In 2018 she retired to care for her mother. In her free time, she loved spending time with her family. She and her husband Mark were Harley-Davidson riders and would often ride the Blue Ridge Parkway in Tennessee with friends. In 2021 Lynn and Mark moved to Knoxville, Tennessee to be with their children. She loved the abundant Tennessee sunshine, the beautiful landscape of the Smoky Mountains, and her loyal companion Kody. She had the most generous and kind soul. She will be missed dearly by all who loved her. Visitation will be at Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel on Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 2-4PM and 6-8 PM. A Memorial Mass in her honor will be held at All Saints Catholic Church in Knoxville, TN on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 1:30 PM. A memorial service in her honor will be held in Davison, Michigan at a later date. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.mynattfh.com

Robert Carl Hunter, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024 at the age of 81 surrounded by his family. Robert was born on July 4, 1942 in Flint to Thomas and Leota Hunter (Freese). After 34 years he retired from GM.

Robert was known for his unwavering dedication to his family and friends. He was a loving husband to Mary Hunter for 55 years, and a devoted father. He cherished spending time with his family, sharing stories around the dinner table, or attending his children’s and grandchildren’s events.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Mary Hunter; his children, Thomas (Bridget) Hunter, Andrea (Jassin) Yacks; his grandchildren, Hannah (Jesus) Medrano, Lilianna Hunter, Jaya Yacks and Logan Yacks; Great grandchildren, Everly Greenwood, Kinsley Hunter, Charlotte Medrano; his sibling, Jeannine Barker; and many other family members and friends who will miss him dearly. Robert was proceeded in death by his parents Thomas and Leota Hunter and brother Thomas (Butch) Hunter.

A celebration of Robert’s life will be held on March 1st at Blessed Sacrament Parish of Burton at 11:OOam. Burial following at Great Lakes cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation in Robert’s memory.

CARR, Natalie K. (Ullom) – of Burton, age 67, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Hampton Manor of Burton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1 PM Monday, February 12, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Interment will be in St. John Catholic Cemetery. The family will welcome visitors from 1- 3:30 PM and 4:30-7 PM on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423.  There will be one hour of visitation prior to the Mass on Monday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. A Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 on Sunday at Allen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Charity of one’s choice, in Natalie’s memory.

Natalie was born in Pontiac, MI on June 9, 1956, daughter of late George and Dolores (Burt) Ullom. She married Timothy Carr on July 29, 1978. Natalie was a Registered Nurse for 41 years. She loved to show her affection by cooking for others. Natalie enjoyed spending her time with her loved ones and reading.

Natalie is survived by her loving husband, Timothy; children, Erik Carr and Brian Carr; grandchildren, JohnRobert and Hunter Carr; siblings, George “Bill” (Mary Snyder) Ullom and Michael (Ida) Ullom; and many other loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by sister-in-law, Myra Ullom and sister-in-law, Bethany Carr.

SCHROEDER, Eric – of Davison, MI, age 56, passed away on February 7, 2024.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 PM Thursday, February 15, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 N. Dayton St., Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Cremation will take place following the Mass. The family will receive visitors 12-3 and 4-8 PM Wednesday at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison, MI 48423. There will be two hours of visitation prior to the Mass on Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Davison-Richfield Fire Department Association, GFHA Youth Hockey Crystal Field House of Burton or plant a tree in memory of Eric, at a location of your choice. The family kindly asks that everyone attending the Mass on Thursday, February 15, 2024 to wear something that you associate with Eric. Hockey jerseys, camouflage and University of Michigan apparel are all welcome. Eric doesn’t care how you dress as he accepted and loved everybody.

Eric was born in Flint, MI on September 17, 1967, son of the late Allan Joseph and Sharon Lee (Morse) Schroeder. He married Andrea Kitchen on April 24, 1992, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Davison. Eric worked at Hank Graff Chevrolet from 1986 – 2006, working as a mechanic for 13 years, then sold cars for 7 years. He began his career at Mersino’s in 2006 as a Logistics Manager. Eric honorably worked for the Davison Fire Department for 30 years, retiring as a battalion chief on November 15, 2018. One of Eric’s many loves were playing hockey, hunting with his family and friends, camping, being outdoors and traveling. Eric loved people and was known for being the life of the party. He was dedicated, hardworking and never turned down a meal, as everyone knew he loved food!

Eric is survived by his wife, Andrea; children, Kyle and Emily; siblings, Celeste (Carl) Zipperer, Devin (Carrie) Schroeder, Mark (Chris) Schroeder; many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews; and his favorite dog, Tess.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to everyone who loved and supported Eric during his courageous fight with cancer. He inspired many with his positive attitude and beautiful smile. #schroederstrong 

GORBUTT, Dennis – of Turner, MI, age 70, passed away peacefully at his residence on February 6, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 6340 Roberta Street, Burton, MI 48509; Rev. Fr. Denis Spitzley celebrant. Cremation will take place following the Mass. The family will welcome visitors from 4-7 PM on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the Mass on Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute, attention Lori Burger, in Dennis’ memory.

Dennis was born in Flint, MI on December 12, 1953, son of late Ralph and Ruby (Payne) Gorbutt. He married Laurie Brown on April 25, 1975. Dennis attended Bentley High School. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament and a Boy Scout Master for several years. Dennis enjoyed everything outdoors with his family and friends. His greatest accomplishment was raising three Eagle Scouts, his sons. Dennis worked at General Motors Truck and bus for 35 years, retiring in 2007. 

Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Laurie; children, Jack (Tausha Koenders) Gorbutt, Mark Gorbutt and Adam (Rebecca) Gorbutt; grandchildren, Rachell (Bill), Andrew, Zachary and Hadley; sister, Deanna Gorbutt; mother-in-law, Joan Brown; and many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by sister, Sharon Bunker.

BRZEZNIAK, Raymond John – of Burton, MI, age 92, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held 1 PM Monday, February 19, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Inurnment, with Military Honors, immediately following the Mass in St. John Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 12-1 PM Monday, February 19, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in Raymond’s memory. 

Raymond was born in Bay City, MI on February 14, 1931, son of the late Stephen and Anna (Kosnik) Brzezniak. His journey through life was marked by dedication, service, and a genuine passion for learning. A proud graduate of Bay City Central High School Class of 1949, he went on to serve his country with honor in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953. Raymond continued to pursue knowledge, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging from Michigan State University in 1956. On June 7, 1958, Raymond found love and companionship with Gail Hinkley, and they embarked on a beautiful journey together in Bay City, MI. Raymond’s professional life was characterized by hard work and commitment, culminating in his retirement from General Motors in 1987 after 30.5 years of dedicated service. Raymond was not only a devoted husband, but also an active member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. His faith was a guiding force in his life, shaping his character and influencing his interactions with others. Outside of his professional and spiritual pursuits, Raymond embraced life’s simple pleasures. He had a green thumb and found joy in gardening, and he loved the soothing embrace of swimming. His faithful companion, Alice, a beloved Scottish Terrier, brought immeasurable joy to his days. Family was at the heart of Raymond’s world, and he cherished the moments spent with his grandchildren. His teaching extended beyond the classroom, as he imparted the beauty of the Polish language and a special secret handshake, creating lasting memories for generations to come. Raymond’s sense of adventure took him across the United States and beyond its borders. He had a keen interest in model cars and WWII airplanes, showcasing his appreciation for history and craftsmanship. Bird watching and bird feeding brought him solace and connected him to the natural world he so admired. In remembering Raymond, let us celebrate a life well-lived, filled with love, laughter, and a genuine zest for living. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and the enduring bonds of family and friendship. May he rest in peace, forever remembered and deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 65 years, Gail Brzezniak; 3 children, Mary (Pastor Mark) Neumann, Raymond (Paula) Brzezniak and Ann (Khaled) El-Safty; 7 grandchildren, Robert (Patience) Neumann, Julie (Jason) Blystone, Rachael Brzezniak, Sarah Brzezniak, Omar El-Safty, Yousef El-Safty and Hassan El-Safty; 6 great-grandchildren, Logan Blystone, Tristan Blystone, Bryce Neumann, Alexander Neumann, Cedric Neumann and Seraphina Maryanne Neumann; many other loving family members and good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Anna Brzezniak; great-grandson, Drake Neumann; 3 siblings, and Theodora “Dorothy” (John) Nagy, Florian “Floyd” (Priscilla) Brzezniak and Robert (Elizabeth “Betty”) Brzezniak.    

Dolores Helen (Wiencus) Bykowski of Lapeer, MI, formerly of Warren MI, age 89, peacefully joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday February 1, 2024.

Dolores was born in Detroit, MI on March 18,1934 to John and Antonina Wiencus. She graduated from St. Ladislaus High School and went on to attend post-high school classes in business administration. Dolores married her first love William Bykowski on May 5, 1962 in Hamtramck, MI and were happily married for 40 years until William’s passing in 2002. Dolores worked as an administrative assistant to various judges in the Detroit metropolitan area before becoming a homemaker for her husband Bill after their marriage. She loved helping others and joined the Ladies Sodality of the Catholic Church as well as the Council of Catholic Women of the Archdiocese of Detroit. She also devoted many countless hours as a volunteer at St. John Hospital Macomb. Dolores spent much of her days working in her garden, taking long walks or socializing with her neighbors. She will always be remembered for her kind and gentle spirit and positive attitude.

Dolores was preceded in death by her loving husband William Bykowski and her younger sister Irene Wiencus Barnes. She is survived by her youngest sister, Janet Wiencus Ferrari and brother-in-law Edward Ferrari. She was a cherished aunt to 5 nieces and 1 nephew: James (Lisa) Ferrari, Gina (Tom) Conlon, Nina (Charles) Yankee, Tina (Eric) Anderson, Christina (David) Evans, and Dina (Bradley) Harris. She was a great aunt to 16 nieces and nephews and a great-great-aunt to 4 nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, MI 48423 at 12 PM; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Visitation will be held at the church from 11 AM-12 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Council of Catholic Women.