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Baker, Thomas G. - Baker, Thomas G. -- of Flushing, age 50, died Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at home after a year long battle with
cancer.  Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be held 11AM Saturday, January 31, 2004 at St. John Vianney Catholic
Church.  Fr. Douglas Osborn will officiate.  A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10AM until the time of service at the
church.  If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the children's educational fund.  Tom was born in Gladwin, Michigan,
June 2, 1953, the son of Jack and Betty Baker.  He married Rosemary Traver on July 12, 1975, in Flint, Michigan.  Tom was a member
of St. John Vianney Catholic Church.  He graduated from Northern High School in 1971 and was a graduate of U of M.  He taught at
Holy Rosary Catholic School for nine years and spent the last years of his life as a great carpenter.  He was an avid Harley Davidson
enthusiastic and loved going to his cabin at Sand Lake, Michigan.  Surviving are: wife, Rosemary Baker of Flushing; 3 children,
Jessica, Joel, and Tyler Baker, all at home; parents, Jack and Betty Baker of Florida; many special friends.  Flint Journal, January 28,
2004

Ballor, Mary J. - Mary J. Ballor rites at St. Anne's.  Mary J. Ballor, age 77, of Linwood, Michigan, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2003 at
Bay Regional Medical Center.  She was born April 20, 1925 to the late Gilbert and Agnes (Sauve) LaLonde in Bay City.  She graduated
from Bay City Central High School in 1942 and married Gerald Ballor in Bay City St. Joseph Church on February 18, 1950.  He
preceded her in death i n1985.  Surviving are two daughters and her son: Mary Gooch of Ann Arbor, Molly Ballor of Linwood, Martin
Ballor of Hartland, MI; five grandchildren: Adam, Anne, Elizabeth Gobeski, Margaret and Alexandra Ballor; and her brother, Charles
(Ruth) LaLonde of Bay City.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brother, John LaLonde.  Funeral
Mass was celebrated Saturday, April 5, 2003 at 10 a.m. in St. Anne's Church, Linwood.  Rev. Thomas M. Kowalczyk presided and
interment was in St. Anne Cemetery, Linwood.  W.A. Trahan Funeral Chapel of Bay City, Michigan, was in charge of arrangements.  
Pinconning Journal, April 9, 2003

Beals, Patrick Walter - Beals, Patrick Walter - Of Flint, age 60, died Saturday, April 26, 2003 at Genesys Hospice Care Center in
Goodrich. Funeral services will be 12 Noon Thursday from Miles Martin Funeral Home, Rev. Fr. Raymond Urbanek officiating. Burial
in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 6-9PM Tuesday and all day Wednesday. Family will be present to receive
friends from 6-9PM Tuesday and Wednesday. Patrick was born March 17, 1943 in Flint, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. and Helen
Rose (Traver) Beals. He had attended Mt. Morris St. Mary's High School. Patrick loved animals, and was an avid reader. Throughout
his adult life, he kept a cat. Surviving are: his mother, Helen Rose Beals of Flint; brother, Charles and wife Sandra Beals of Flint; uncle
Kenneth Beals of FL; aunt Dorothy Beals of Flint; nephew, Jonathon Glass and fiancee Donna; great niece, Monique Glass; cousins,
Rosemary and husband Tom Baker of Flint, Greg and wife Bonnie O'Dette of Ohio, Preston Jr. and wife Jean O'Dette of Lansing.  Flint
Journal, April 27, 2003

Beaulieu, Doris LaClair -Doris LaClair Beaulieu, 62, passed away at Memorial Hospital, Syracuse, N.Y. on May 27, after a short illness. Born in Churbusco, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas LaClair. In 1925 she was married to John Beaulieu of St. Remie, Quebec, in Churubusco. A short time later they moved to Syracuse, where she lived until her death. She was a communicant of St. Vincent's Roman Catholic Church in Syracuse where a requiem high mass was said for her at 9 a.m. on May 31st. Burial was in the Parish Cemetery. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Pearl) Beaulieu and Mrs. Horace (Ramona) Blakery; four sisters, Mrs. Stella Root and Mrs. Virginia Richey of Massena, and Mrs. George (Mary) Miller and Mrs. Salina Thibeault of Plattsburgh, three brothers, Peter LaClair of Chateaugay, George LaClair of Rochester, and Bert LaClair of Plattsburgh; twelve grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers for Mrs. Beaulieu were two grandsons and four nephews. Unknown paper, unknown date

Beddoe, Harold F. - Harold F. Beddoe, , He was born Feb. 17, 1904, in Granville, N.D., to Edward and Mary Beddoe. He spent most of
his childhood in Sioux Falls, S.D., before moving with his family to Backus at age 20. At age 17, he started working at Ah Gwah Ching
TB Sanatorium. While at Ah Gwah Ching, he met and married Eleanor Miller. The couple moved to Walker. He retired from Ah Gwah
Ching Nursing Home in 1969 and moved to Grand Rapids in 1972. He is survived by a son, Richard, Grand Rapids; a daughter, Mary
Lou Gunsolly, Winona Lake, Ind.; two sisters, Mary Battle, Cleveland, Okla., and Alleta Haring, Oregon; 12 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife, Eleanor in 1995; a son, Joe Beddoe; and a daughter, Bonnie Goodell.
Funeral: Thursday, Jan. 13, at 3 p.m. at Grace Bible Chapel. Visitation is Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Libbey Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial: Itasca Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Libbey Funeral Home, Grand Rapids.  Grand Rapids Herald Review,
January 12, 2000

Beierschmitt, Edith M. - Edith M. Beierschmitt, 63, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical
Center-Midland following a short illness. Born July 23, 1937 in Beaverton, she was the daughter of Chester and Eolahbell (Folts)
DeLavern. She lived in Gladwin County for eight years and previously lived in Arizona and Saginaw. Edith married Ralph F.
Beierschmitt, Nov. 7, 1959 in Pasadena, Calif. He preceded her in death May 29, 1993. She was a nurses aid and a veteran of the
United States Marines. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 7303. Surviving are two daughters, Phyllis Beierschmitt of
Saginaw, and Lynnette and husband Daryl Beckmann of Beaverton; two sons, Keith and wife Linda of Beaverton and Daniel and wife
Penny of Saginaw; two sisters, Marion and husband Jesse Scott of Rolling Prairie, Ind., and Roseltha Solomon of Beaverton; 17
grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Nanette Beierschmitt of Gladwin; one half brother, Joseph DeLavern of Flint; and one aunt, Lulu
LaClair of Midland. She was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth in 2001, and 10 brothers and sisters. Services were held at 1
p.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Pastor Robert Tibbits officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.
Memorial contributions may be made to be used according to the wishes of the family.  Gladwin County Recod, March 6, 2001

Bellon, Lillian G. - 'Dovey' Essexville, Michigan A Memorial Service will take place Thursday, April 10, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. at the Gephart
Funeral Home.  Officiating will be Rev. Marjorie Longwood.  Inurnment will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery.  Friends may call the funeral
home on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until time of services  Gephart Funeral Home, Inc., 201 W. Midland Street.  Bay City Times, April 9,
2003

Bellon, Robert - Mr. Bellon passed away late Friday evening, January 3, 2003, at Bay Medical Care Facility, age 78 years. The son of the late Albert and Alvia Bellon was born November 13, 1924 in Standish, MI. He was a former member bo St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mr. Bellon retired from the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #761 in Glendale, CA and was Greenskeeper at the Maple Leaf Golf Course. He served with the U.S. Army during WWII. He is survived by his wife, Lillian G. Bellon; his children: Lon (Jacquelyn) Rule, James (Dawn) Bellon, Barry (Janet) Bellon, Danny Bellon, David (Neva) Bellon and Robert (Tammy) Bellon, Jr., Jack (Karen) Bigford, Marjorie (Donald) Struble, Joseph (Barbara) Rule, Linda (James) Bellottie and Paricia Moreau; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; his sisters: Pauline LaClair, Una Mueller, Louise (James) Olson and Sue (Alfred) Tyo; several nieces and nephews; his cousin, Fr. John Bellon. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his brother, Raymond Bellon. At the request of Mr. Bellon cremation has taken place. There will be no visiting hours at the Gephart Funeral Home. A Memorial Service is being planned for a later date. Memorial Envelopes for the Donor's Favorite Charity will be available at the funeral home. Unknown Paper, 2003

Bergeron, Dorothy - Mrs. Dorothy (LaClair) Bergeron, wife of Odias L. Bergeron, of 189 Center St., Chicopee, Mass., died Saturday, June 25 th at the Providence Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Altona, daughter of the late Frank and Cora (Stone) LaClair, she made her home in Chicopee the past two years. She was employed at F. W. Sickles Corp. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters Beatrice and June, both at home; five brothers, Leo L., Ellenburg; Willard, New York; Raymond, Jeffrey and Lawrence, Holyoke; three sisters, Mrs. Richard Manning, Chateaugay; Mrs. Floyd King, Altona; and Mrs. Marie Garrow, Morrisonville; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at the Grice Funeral Home Tuesday morning followed by a solemn high mass of requiem in Assumption Church. Burial was in St. Rose cemetery. Chateaugay Record, July 7, 1960

Bermudez, Wilma F.  - Wilma F. Bermudez, 77, of Standish, passed away November 26, 2005, at home with her family at her side.
She was born on Aug. 28, 1928 in Standish to Walter and Clemaus (Rashotte) Ervin.  Wilma married Lorenzo Bermudez in 1942.  He
preceded her in death in 1998. Wilma was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by family and friends.  She
was a member of Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church and a life-long area resident. Love is patient, love is kind, love bears all
things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things, together again for eternity in love. Wilma is survived by two sons
Lorenzo (Inita) of Standish and Robert of Linwood; sister, Marie (Floyd) Miller; brother Walter (Margaret) Ervin; grandchildren Lorenzo,
Mike, Christine, Robert, Amanda, and Lucinda; and great-grandchildren Megan Ann, Katarina, Brian, Mark, Camerion, Adison, James,
Jessie, Jared, Maximus, Grace and Andrew. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., December 1, at R.O. Savage Funeral Chapel
with Sister Edith Marie officiating.  Family and friends may call at the chapel from 3-9 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30.  A prayer service will
be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.  Burial will be at Pine River Cemetery, of Standish.  Arenac County Independent, November 30, 2005

Bezenah, Lila L. - Bezenah, Lila L. - Age 84, of Flint, died Thursday, November 18, 1993 at St. Joseph Hospital.  Funeral services will
be held 1PM Monday, November 22, 1993 at Sharp Funeral Home, Miller Rd. Chapel, Dr. James Tuttle officiating. Friends may call at
the funeral home from 4-9PM Sunday.  Lila was born in Wexford Co., MI August 27, 1909, the daughter of Charles and Mary
(Buchanan) Platt.  She resided in Flint most of her life.  She married Claude Bezenah and he preceded her in death in 1959.  She
was employed by Smith Bridgeman Department Store and worked for Peter Pan Clothing Store.  Surviving are: daughter Norma and
husband Richard Grove of Grand Blanc; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Lola Gibson of Flint, Ilene and husband
Ken Daly of Lapeer, Lucille and husband Bob Richardson of Lapeer; many nieces and nephews.  Flint Journal, November, 1993

Bezenah, Martha Jane - Resident Here 21 Years Dies in Home Saturday.  Mrs. Martha Bezenah, 74, a resident of Flint for 21 years,
died Saturday afternoon at her home, 830 East Grand boulevard.  Mrs. Bezenah is survived by four sons, Frank, Joseph and Claude,
of Flint, and Henry of Twining, Mich.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m.
from the home of her son at Twining.  Flint Journal, April, 1937

Bielas, Frances - Polish-born Mrs. Frances Bielas, 79, of Lincoln Park, died July 21 in Outer Drive Hospital. Services July 24 at Christ the Good Shepherd Church were followed by burial in Michigan Memorial Park, Huron Township. Arrangements were made by the Czopek Funeral Home, Wyandotte. She is survived by her husband, Michael; three sons, Harry, Bernard and Leonard; three daughters, Mrs. Jean Kato, Mrs. Frances Omanowski and Mrs. Virginia Asmus; two borthers, Joseph and Charles Jakubiec; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Zajas and Mrs. Julia Duda; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The News Herald, July 28, 1971

Beierschmitt, Edith M. - Edith M. Beierschmitt, 63, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, February 28, 2001, at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland, following a short illness. Born July 23, 1937 in Beaverton, she was the daughter of Chester and Eolahbell (Folts) DeLavern. She lived in Gladwin County for eight years and previously lived in Arizona and Saginaw. Edith married Ralph F. Beierschmitt, Nov. 7, 1959 in Pasadena, Calif. He preceded her in dath May 29, 1993. She was a nurses aid and a veteran of the United States Marines. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 7303. Surviving are two daughters, Phyllis Beierschmitt of Saginaw, and Lynette and husband Daryl Beckmann of Beaverton; two sons, Keith and wife Linda of Beaverton and Daniel and wife Penny of Saginaw; two sisters, Marion and husband Jesse Scott of Rolling Prairie, Ind., and Roseltha Solomon of Beaverton; 17 grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Nanette Beierschmitt of Gladwin; one half brother, Joseph DeLavern of Flint; and one aunt, Lulu LaClair of Midland. She was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth in 2001, and 10 brothers and sisters. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Pastor Robert Tibbits officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to be used according to the wishes of the family. Unknown Paper, 2001

Biskner, Norman - Norman D. Biskner, 82, passed away Dec. 21, 2004 at the Aleda E. Lutz V.A. Medical Center of Saginaw.  Mr.
Biskner was born Jan. 17, 1922 in West Branch, the son of Edward and Cecelia (Raymond) Biskner.  He worked a sa laborer in
manufacturing and was a veteran in the Army Air Corp.  He is survived by a sister, Muriel Spyker and preceded in death by his wife
Margaret. A special thanks to Peggy, Jack and Bertha for all the love and support.  Funeral services were held December 27 at the
R.O. Savage Funeral Chapel with Sister Edith Marie Martinek officiating.  Burial took place at Brookside Cemetery in West Branch.  
Arenac County Independent, December 29, 2004

Bissonette, Charles J. - Died Nov. 7, 2005.  Charles J. Bissonette, 72, of VanWert, Ohio, passed away on Monday, Nov. 7, 2005 at his
residence.  He was born on Sept. 23, 1933 in Standish, to Lavina (LaClair) Bissonette and Joseph Bissonette.  He married Leona
(Korytoski) on Sept. 11, 1954 in Standish.  Mr. Bissonette retired from Chrysler after 30 years.  He was a member of St. Mary of the
Assumption Catholic Church and enjoyed walking and traveling during his retirement.  Survivors include his wife, Leona; four sons,
Kenneth Bissonette of Katy, Tex.; Peter (Linda) Bissonette of VanWert, Ohio; Scott (Tressa Jo) Bissonette of VanWert, Ohio; and
Jeffrey Bissonette of VanWert, Ohio; two brothers, Donald Bissonette of Levering and Art Bissonette of Bay City; one sister, Ida Lahti of
Levering; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Henry, Leo
and John Bissonette.  Private family services were held.  Arrangements were handled by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home of
VanWert, Ohio.  Memorials are suggested to VanWert Area Visiting Nurses of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church.  Arenac
County Independent, November 16, 2005

Bissonette, Donald J. - Donald J. Bissonette, 84, of Levering (formerly of Standish), passed away Sept. 1, 2006 at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. He was born on Aug. 12, 1922 to Joseph and Lavine Bissonette in Standish. He married Delores Tucholski in Standish on Nov. 16, 1946; she preceded him in death in 1981. Don retired from Consumers Power Company in 1979. He was a lifelong area resident, member of the Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church, Standish VFW, the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus. Don is survived by five daughters, Sharon (Dave) Zipp of Charlevoix, Patricia Maida of Bay City, Mary (Dewey) Loper of Bentley, Nancy Bissonette of Sterling, and Carol (Jerry) Brown of Sterling; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; special friend, Marie Willett; one brother, Art Bissonette; and one sister, Ida Lahti. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Henry, Charles, Ozzie and Leo. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church in Standish with Father Richard Jozwiak officating. Friends called at the R.O. Savage Funeral Chapel in Standish on Monday, Sept. 4, from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Don laid in state on Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Arenac County Independent, September 6, 2006

Bissonette, Lavina - Lavina Bissonette died Monday.  Mrs. Lavina Bissonette, 79, of Standish, passed away Monday at the Standish
Community Hospital following a lingering illness. She was born June 10, 1892 in Arenac County. The former Lavina LaClair married
Joseph Bissonette in 1915 and has spent her entire life in the Standish area. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic
Church in Standish. Survivors include her husband, Joseph, Standish; six sons, Henry and Donald, Standish, Leo, Oza and Arthur,
Bay City, and Charles of Van Wert, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Ida Tremble, Pelston; three grandchildren; 13 great-grand-children; two
sisters, Mrs. Nettie Cavanaugh, Bay City, and Mrs. Ruth Shannon, Midland. Services will be Thursday, Sept. 30, from St. John the
Baptist Catholic Church at 10 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Joseph Roach officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body is at the
Savage Funeral Chapel where Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m.  Arenac County Independent, 1971

Bissonette, Lillian Marie - Lillian Marie Bissonette, 85, of Standish passed away April 19, 2004 at Genesys Regional Medical Center
in Grand Blanc.  She was born on March 21, 1919, in Bay City to Edward and Tressa (Geister) Wainwright.  On Sept. 5, 1936 she
married Henry S. Bissonette in Standish.  He preceded her in death on Jan. 24, 1998.  Mrs. Bissonette was a member of Grace
Episcopal Church and was a Standish area resident for most of her life.  Survivors include, four children, Gloria (Owen) Graham of
Clio, Ronald (Janet) Bissonette of Swartz Creek, Robert (Joy) Bissonette of Gladwin, and Kathryn Bissonette of Fenton; ten
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Lavina Conrad of Davison, Ethel Klein of St. Cloud, Fla., and Eva Schultz of
Munith.  She was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.  Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday,
April 22 from the R.O. Savage Funeral Chapel in Standish, with Rev. Mary Delaney officiating.  Friends may call at the funeral chapel
from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21.  Burial will be at Pine River Cemetery, Standish.  Arenac County Independent, April 21,
2004; Flint Journal, April 21, 2004

Bissonette, Percy A., Sr. - Percy A. Bissonette, Sr., 90, of Bay City, died February 16, 2004, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center.  He was
born in Standish on Aug. 29, 1913 to the late Joseph and Mary (Metivia) Bissonette.  He was a member of St. James Catholic Church.
He was retired from Presto-Life Corp.  He married June M. White on May 10, 1938, and she preceded him in death Nov. 15, 2000.  Mr.
Bissonette is survived by his two sons, Percy A. (Jacqueline) Bissonette Jr., of Auburn, and Evans A. (Suzanne) Bissonette, of Troy;
eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife, two brothers and three sisters.  A Funeral
Mass was celebrated Feb. 21, 2004, at St. James Church. The Rev. Fr. Jack Johnson presided. Private burial was in Pine River
Cemetery, Standish.  Memorial tributes may be made to the Disability Services Resource Center.  Arenac County Independent,
February 25, 2004

Bittinger, Helen Edith - (Ellen Edith Cavell Pomfret) - Mrs. Helen Edith Bittinger, 59 of 1701 Janke Road, the wife of Donald W. Bittinger, died Wednesday night in a hospital. She was a native of Cranston, R.I. and lived in this area 15 years. She was an Episcopalian. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Sandra Bulger of Warwick, RI; two sons, Frank Patnaude of Chazy, NY, and Navy CE1 Robert Patnaude of Fort Gordon, GA; two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Benson and Mrs. Alice Perry of Thode Island. Three brothers, Arthur Pomfret of Rhode Island, Harold Pomfret of Oak Ridge, Tenn, and Edward Pomfret of California; and three grandchildren. The body was taken to Hollomon-Brown Funerall Home, Bayside Chapel. The family will be at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9. Unknown Paper, January, 1979

Blight, Wilbur G. - Blight, Wilbur G. - Age 82, died Sunday, March 6, 1988 at the Masonic Home in Alma.  Funeral Services will be held
at 1 PM Wednesday at the Miles Martin Funeral Home, Pastor Emil Haering officiating.  Burial in the Mt. Morris Cemetery.  Masonic
Memorial Service will be held at 7 PM Tuesday under the direction of Mt. Morris Lodge #535 F&AM, followed by Eastern Star Memorial
Service under the direction of Mt. Morris Chapter #474 OES.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 PM Monday.  Memorials may
be directed to the Michigan Masonic Home.  Donations may be made at the funeral home.  Mr. Blight was born in Mt. Morris
Township, March 29, 1905, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George and Anna (Marshall) Blight.  He married Etta Delmage in Mt. Morris, July 6,
1929.  He was past worshipful master of Mt. Morris Lodge #535 F&AM, past worthy patron of Mt. Morris Chapter #474 OES, past royal
patron of the Order of Amaranth Flint Court #2, past watchman of Shepherds, White Shrine of Jerusalem #56, 32nd Degree Mason,
member of Bay City Consistory, life member of Genesee Valley Commandry #15 KT, life member of Odd Fellows Goodall Lodge,
past noble grand of the Order of Rebecca's #595, life member of Telephone Pioneers of America.  He retired in 1970 from Michigan
Bell Telephone as a mail carrier with 43 years of service.  Surviving are: wife, Etta, 2 grandsons, Edward and wife Deborah Blight of
Grand Blanc and Donald Blight of Houston, Texas; 3 granddaughters, Cynthia and husband Greg Nickels of Owosso, Sandra and
husband Adam Horski of Mt. Pleasant, and Sheila Blight of Owosso; brother, Dr. Herbert Blight of North Carolina; several nieces and
nephews.  He was preceded in death by son, Robert James Blight in 1976; granddaughter, Teresa Blight and 2 brothers, Howard
Blight and Wesley Blight.  Arrangements by the Miles Martin Golden Rule Funeral Home, Mt. Morris Rd. between Dort and Saginaw.  
Flint Journal, March 1988

Blow, Frances M. - Frances M, Blow, 45, of West Hill Road, died Friday, Aug. 1,1997, at her home. She was born in Plattsburgh Sept. 19, 1951, the daughter of Eugene and Virginia (LaClair) LeClair. She had worked at CVPH Medical Center as a diet technician. She was a member of the Ellenburg Methodist Church, where she was active on various committees. Mrs. Blow enjoyed playing bingo and the card game 31. She is survived by her husband, Ray Grant Blow of Ellenburg Center, whom she married June 20, 1970, in Ellenburg; her mother, Virginia LeClair of Ellenburg Depot; her daughter Brenda Blow of Plattsburgh; a son, Michael Blow of Essex Junction, Vt.; her grandson, Justin Coulombe of Plattsburgh; two brothers, Eugene LeClair Jr. of Rouses Point and Rick LeClair of Ellenburg Depot; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Peggy and Wayne LaFountain of Altona, Sandy and Stephen MaGoon of Ellenburg Center, Arlene and Mert Gero of Altona and Virginia LeClair of Ellenburg Depot; her mother-in-law, Audrey Blow of Ellenburg Center; and several aunts, uncles and cousins, Her father, Eugene LeClair Sr., died earlier. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Altona. A funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Ellenburg Center Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Ellenburg Center. Donations may be made to Hospice of the North Country. Press Republican, August 3, 1997

Bodine, Claudine Doris - Claudine Doris Bodine (Rashotte), of Standish, Michigan. Claudine, age 97, passed away June 9, 2010 at St. Mary’s of Standish Hospital Long Term. She was born on January 15, 1913 to Simon and Emily (Drinkwine) Rashotte in Standish, Michigan. Claudine married John (Jack) Bodine in Standish in 1930 .She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the K of C, the Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church. She loved to play cards and go out dancing. Claudine is survived by her daughter in law Pauline Bodine (Kozlow), her grand children Keith & Patricia Bodine, Teresa and Robert Berlin, John Bodine, Tom Bodine and special friend Marge Peters, Joann Bodine and finance Mark Dukaj , Tina and Rich Setlak, three great grand children Ashley Berlin, Nichole and Dustin Setlak, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband John (Jack) in 1980 and her only son Philip John Bodine in 1988. Funeral services will be held on Monday June 14, 2010 at 11:00 am from the Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church with burial in the Pine River Cemetery. Family & friends may call at the R. O. Savage Funeral Chapel in Standish on Sunday June 13, 2010 from 12:00 until 9:00 pm, there will be a 7:00 pm prayer service. Obit Michigan, June, 2010

Bombard, Louise (See also LaBombard, Louisa) - Mrs. Amos (Louise LaClair) Bombard, 72, died at her home in this village Thursday morning, March 15 following a short illness. Funeral was held at St. Edmund's Church on Monday, Rev. Earl Taylor, celebrating High Mass of Requiem. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Dewey (Helen) LeClair, Mrs. Thomas (Armelia) Boadway, Mrs. Arthur ( Pearl) Miller. seven sons, Herb, Maynard, Clarence, Henry, Harold, Donald and Dellor; four brothers, Eli, Augustus, William and Dellor, 45 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. The remains were placed in vault for burial in Spring. Chateaugay Record, March 23, 1956

Bordeau, Raymond E. - Raymond E. Bordeau, of Sterling, passed away on Monday, Dec. 29 at the age of 21 years. He was born to Raymond Manhart and Tina Bordeau on Jan. 10, 1987, in West Branch. Raymond graduated from Standish-Sterling Central High School and was employed by Great Lakes Grilling. He had a great love for hunting and fishing. Raymond is survived by his mother, Tina Bordeau and his father, Raymond Manhart; grandmothers, Sonja Bordeau and Mildred Tester; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and lots of friends. He was preceded by his grandfathers, Donald Bordeau and Paul Manhart. Funeral services took place Jan. 3, at the R.O. Savage Funeral Chapel with Reverend Devin Chisholm officiating. Burial was i the Pine River Cemetery in Standish. Arenac Independent, January 2009

Bosley, Emma Duval - Emma Duval Bosley, 95, of Malone, and formerly of Plattsburgh and Chateaugay, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 1988, in Mansion Nursing Home where she had been a resident since February 1986. She was born in Ellenburg Center, Nov. 25, 1893, the daughter of Peter and Agnes Coopy LaClair. She was married to her first husband, Amos Duval on Jan. 10, 1912, in St. Edmund's Church in Ellenburg. They moved to Chateaugay where they owned and operated a dairy farm for many years. He predeceased her on Aug. 9, 1947. She then married her second husband, Lemmie Bosley, June 4, 1955, in St. Edmund's Church. He predeceased her in November 1968. She had been a cook in Plattsburgh Normal School as well as the Vilas Home in Plattsburgh until her retirement several years ago. She is survived by three sons, Donald A. Duval, of Chazy Landing, Leonard E. Duval, of North Pownal, Vt. and Amos J. Duval, of Lenox, Mass.; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Rachel) Kiah, of Rochester, and Mildred Duval, of Ogdensburg; a sister, Mrs. Florence Trombley, of Burke; a step sister, Mrs. Lena Hobbs, of Hudson Falls; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; four great-great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two daughters, Florence LaMare and Ruby Miller, and a son, Hubert Duval. Calling hours were Tuesday at the Chateaugay Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick's Church in Chateaugay with Rev. Fay Ager officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Pownal, Vt. Chateaugay Record, December 28, 1988

Bosley, Henry - The death of Henry Bosley occurred at 2:13 o'clock Wednesday morning at his home here. He had been in declining health for several months and for some time past it was known to members of his family that his recovery was doubtful. Mr. Bosley was born in Altona April 6, 1858, and has resided here for the past 19 years. On August 3, 1878, he was united in marriage with Delia LeClair who survives, with three sons, Paul, of Burke; John and Fred, of Saranac Lake; and two daughters, Mrs. Dora Johnston, of Altona; and Mrs. Sarah LaBarge, of Forest. There are also 13 grandchildren. The funeral was held from St. George's church on Friday morning. Rev. Heliodore Valois, pastor officiated. Burial was made in Altona. Chateaugay Record, December 8, 1939

Bottineau, Lena Elvira (Watt) - Lena Elvira (Watt) Bottineau has died. She was born Aug. 25, 1917, in Clay County, Iowa, to Ray and
Grace (Christenson) Watt. The family moved to Hubbard County, Minn., and later to Grand Rapids where she grew up and graduated
from Grand Rapids High School. She was united in marriage to Willard J. Ness on May 14, 1939. On May 5, 1950, she was married to
Ambrose C. Bottineau and they resided in the Motley area until 1993 when they moved to Alexandria. The last few years she lived with
her daughter, first in Alexandria and since 2000, at Henning. She is survived by daughters, Pat Ness, Frankfurt, Germany, and Ginny
Swatz, Henning; four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie McWilliams, Calumet, Eleanor Kennedy, Minnetonka,
Violet Gillman, Kimball, Ruth Goodell, Cohasset; and brother, Donald, Grand Rapids. Preceding her in death were her parents, her
husband Ambrose in 1995, brother, Walter and infant brother, Bobby, sisters, Leta Horn and Charlotte Riley; and great-grandson,
John Lee Jr. Services: Friday, Dec. 27 at St. Edwards Catholic Church, Henning. Burial: St. Edwards Cemetery.  Grand Rapids Herald
Review, January 1, 2003

Bourdow, Helen - Bourdow, Helen, Saginaw, Michigan. Passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at St. Francis Home. Age 82 years.
Helen Chovanec was born December 12, 1919 in St. Louis, Mich. to the late John and Katherine Chovanec. She was married to
Alfred Bourdow on August 27, 1937. He predeceased her on July 8, 1993. Surviving are four children and their spouses, Carol and
Ken Thompson of Tawas City; Patricia Garske of North Highlands, Calif.; George and Janet Bourdow of Saginaw; and Yvonne and
Steve Johnson of Colleyville, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren and one great- great-granddaughter. Also surviving are
a brother and a sister-in- law, Stanley and Helen Chovanec of Swartz Creek; a sister-in-law, Yvonne Bourdow of Saginaw; and several
nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Bessie Piotrowski and Mary Chovanec. In accordance with Helen's
wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be at McIntyre Funeral Chapel, 500 N. Michigan, on Saturday, May 25,
2002 at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Glen Pettigrove will officiate. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to
St. Francis Home. Arrangements by the McIntyre Funeral Chapel, 500 N. Michigan.  Saginaw News, May 22, 2002

Bourdow, Patrick - Bourdow, Patrick "Pat" A., Kochville Township. Beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend passed away at
his home on Wednesday, February 19, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer. Age 38 years. Pat was born on June 16, 1964 in
Saginaw, the son of Daniel and Patricia (Reisig) Bourdow. He married Sue Futrell on October 12, 2001 in Frankenlust. She survives
him. Pat attended St. Paul Lutheran Church in Frankenlust. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1982 and received his
Associate Degree in Broadcasting from Delta College. He was an avid snowmobiler and enjoyed racing motorcross with his boys.
Pat was part owner of Bourdow Trucking Company and owner of Extreme Sheep Sports Apparel, Bourdow Motorsports and Pat
Bourdow Productions. He was a local race car driver and won championships at Auto City, Tri- City, Dixie and Whittemore Speedway
and raced The ASA Circuit for several years. Pat was a member of the Greater Saginaw Amateur Hockey Association, where he
played and coached for many years. Pat was also a member of the Home Builders Association of Saginaw and Pleasant View
Wednesday night golf league. Surviving besides his wife, Susan are his sons, Brad and Jordon Vance and their grandmother, Joan
Vance and grandfather, Neil Vance; his parents, Daniel G. and Patricia (Reisig) Bourdow; his grandfather, Ferdinand Reisig of
Beaverton, Mich.; brothers and sisters, Daniel P. Bourdow, Mary Jo Walker, William and Melanie Bourdow, Cindy and Mel
Bourdow-Hewitt, Barbara and Craig Kelly, Joe and Courtenay Bourdow, Dr. Gashaw and Leyu Lake, father-in-law, Robert Futrell and
many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2003 at St.
Paul Lutheran Church (6094 West Side Saginaw Rd., Bay City, Mich. Pastor Paul D. Theiss will officiate. Cremation will follow.
Friends may call at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Road (off State) on Thursday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Friday
from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Pat will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. Pat had a
great love for the game of hockey and per his wishes in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Saginaw
Amateur Hockey Association, 6129 Bay Road, Saginaw, Michigan 48604.  Saginaw News, February 20, 2003

Bove, Ramona - Funeral services will be held in Watervliet this morning for Mrs. John Bove, the former Ramona Reynolds of the Town of Ellenburg, 20-year-old housewife who was victim of murder in Watervliet on Sunday. Mrs. Bove was born at Ellenburg in 1932, a daughter of Julian and Eva (LeClair) Reynolds. At the age of eight years she moved to Watervliet with her parents and was married there to John Bove. The young woman had a number of relatives in this area, some of them in Plattsburgh. They include Wilfred LeClair of Churubusco, her maternal grandfather; two aunts, Mrs. Arthur Defayette and Mrs. Eugene Durkee of Plattsburgh. She was also a niece of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Powers, Mr. and Mrs. Peter LeClair and Mr. and Mrs. Amos LeClair of Churubusco; Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Bilow of Potsdam, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Otis of Tupper Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bouyea of Malone, and Mr. and Mrs. John LeClair of Watervliet. Unknown Paper, February 25, 1953

Boyea, Arminda - Mrs. Arminda Boyea, 74, Ellenburg Center, died yesterday at the Champlain Valley Hospital in Plattsburgh. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Alfred Pickering of North Bangor, Mrs. Edward Gauthier of Massena, Miss Frances Boyea of Ellenburg Center, Mrs. Owen LeClair of Churubusco; two sons, Clifford of Massena and Robert of Plattsburgh; one sister, Mrs. Viola Mayville, of Lebanon, N.H.; two brothers, Andrew Brown of Chateaugay and Oliver Bilow of Malone. Also 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Edmund's church in Ellenburg. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body is at her late residence in Ellenburg Center. Press Republican, June 16, 1956

Boyea, Donald R., Sr. - Donald R. Boyea Sr., age 67, died at his home in Mineville, N.Y., early Sunday morning, Nov. 25, 2007. He was born in Ellenburg, N.Y., May 2, 1940, the son of the late Peter and Lena (LaClair) Boyea. On July 1, 1961, he was united in marriage to the former Elizabeth Trombley at St. George's Church in Burke, N.Y. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working in his garage and fishing. Donald is survived by his daughter, Carol Boyea of Mineville; his two sons, Donald R. Boyea Jr. and Peter E. Boyea, also of Mineville; his three grandchildren, Elizabeth Montville of Morrisonville, N.Y., Robert Rancour Jr. of Plattsburgh, and Brandon Boyea of Mineville; great-grandchildren, Brexton and Reese Montville of Morrisonville, N.Y.; his sisters, Marie Morehouse of Baldwinsville, N.Y., Shirley Allen of Mineville, N.Y., and Catherine Trombley of Plainville, Conn.; and several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he is predeceased by his loving wife, Elizabeth (Trombley) Boyea; sister, Celinda Boyea; and brothers-in-law, Harold Allen and Leo Boyea. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, 9 a.m. at Church of All Saints in Mineville, N.Y. Burial will be in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Moriah, N.Y. Press Republican, November 26, 2007

Boyea, Elisabeth - Mrs. Elisabeth Boyea, wife of Roy Boyea, Malone, died of a sudden heart attack at 4 P. M. Saturday, June 6th. Mrs. Boyea was born in Churubusco on August 22, 1907, a daughter of Wolfred LeClair and the late Cora (Trombly) LeClair. On June 13, 1928, her marriage to Roy Boyea took place. Since that time her home has been in Malone. Surviving are her husband one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Dolores) Wood, one son, Henry Boyea and a grandson, all of Malone; her father Wolfred LeClair, Churubusco: seven sisters and three brothers: Mrs. Edwin (Delia) Powers, Churubusco; Mrs. James (Allie) Murray, Bound Brook, N. J.; Mrs. Arthur (Laura) Defayette, Plattsburgh; Mrs. Joshua (Beatrice) Otis, Tupper Lake; Mrs. Eugene (Agnes) Durkee, Plattsburg; Mrs. Marshall (Dianne) Bilow, Potsdam: Mrs. Julia (Eva) Reynolds, Churubusco; John, Watervliet, Peter and Amos, Churubusco. Funeral services were held at Notre Dame Church, Wednesday morning and burial was made in the parish cemetery. Chateaugay Record, June 11, 1959

Boyea, Peter - The community was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the death of Peter Boyea, which occurred at the Alice Hyde Hospital, Malone, on Wednesday, July 22nd. He had been a patient in the hospital for a week. The deceased was born in Churubusco, on March 22, 1899, the son of the late Levi and Anna (Yelle) Boyea. For a number of years he operated a farm in the southeast section of the city Surviving are his wife, Lena (LaClair) Boyea, four daughters and one son, Mrs. Leo (Celinda) Boyea, Mrs. John (Marie) Morhouse, Miss Sheila and Catherine Boyea and Donald Boyea, Chateaugay; seven sisters and three brothers: Mrs. Victor (Eva) Blair, Phoenix, N. Y.; Mrs. Anna Jarvis, Chateaugay; Mrs. Erwin (Victoria) LaClair, Red Creek; Mrs. John (Minnie) Patnode, Tahawus; Mrs. Thomas (Rose) McGovern, Plainsville; Mrs. Wesley Perry, Tawahus; Mrs. Rufus (Angeline) Lamiea, Malone; John and Harry, Chateagay; Eugene, California; several nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts. Funeral services were held at St. Patrick’s Church Saturday morning and interment was made at St. Edmond’s cemetery, Ellenburg. Chateaugay Record, July 30, 1959

Boyer, Charlene A. - Charlene A. Boyer, 70, of AuGres, formerly of Omer, passed away Friday, December 20, 2002 at her home
surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 26, 1932 in Standish to Charles and Elizabeth Rashotte. She was retired from
Reed's IGA in Standish. She married William C. Boyer in 1952 in Flint. He preceded her in death in 1996. Charlene is survived by 2
sons, Bradley and David; 3 daughters, Barbara Kelly, Elizabeth Pyne, and Judy (John) Bilacic; several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; brother, Authur Rashotte; and sisters, Geri Rashotte and Betty (Jack) Willis. Funeral Services were held Monday,
December 23, 2002 at the St. Mark's Catholic Church, AuGres, with cremation following.  The family would like to extend a special
thank-you to the St. Joseph Home and Health and Hospice. C.L. Forshee & Sons Funeral Home, Inc., AuGres, handled
arrangements.  Arenac County Independent, December 25, 2002

Brady, Evelyn B. - Evelyn B. Brady, 56, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at home following a short illness. Born March 23,
1944 in Clare, she was the daughter of Leo J. and Bernadine (Edgar) Loar. She was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. She was
owner/operator of the Beaverton Outdoor Center, retiring Dec. 31, 1999 after 25 years. She was an active member of St. Anne's
Catholic Church. Evelyn married Joseph W. Brady, Oct. 16, 1965 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin. Besides her husband
she is survived by three daughters, Lori and husband Robert Fritcher of Beaverton, and Yvonne and husband Timothy Coldwell and
Amy and husband Paul Betz, all of Midland; her mother, Bernadine Loar of Beaverton; three sisters, Pat and husband Gordon
Goodman of Gladwin, Linda and husband Phil Vorce of Beaverton, and Judy and husband Louis Miller of Prescott; five brothers, Larry
and husband Pat Loar, Gary Loar, Dick Loar and friend Karen, Harold and wife Cathy Loar, and Michael Loar and friend Lori, all of
Beaverton; three grandchildren, Krystal Fritcher, and Chad and Eric Coldwell. She was preceded in death by her father, Leo J. Loar in
1999; and five nieces and nephews, Sue Ann, Karen, and Jennifer Loar, Jason Miller, and Richard Pero. Services will be held at 11
a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Edenville with Rev. Father Todd Arnberg and Rev. Father Patrick Jankowiak
officiating. Visitation will be today (Wednesday) from noon until 9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton. A vigil service will be held at 8
p.m. today (Wednesday). Memorial contributions may be made to MidMichigan Hospice. Hall Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements.  Gladwin County Record, June 21, 2000

Brien, Wallice Herbert - Wallice Herbert Brien, 81 of Route 3, Riverview, NY and formerly of Albion, NY passed away on Saturday January 2, 2010 at his home with his family by his side under the care of Hospice of the North Country. He was born in Riverview, NY on July 15, 1928 the son of Irving and Dora (Robare) Brien. He was predeceased by his wife Audrey Brien, a daughter-in-law Maryann Brien and granddaughter Kerstin. Wallice worked for Delco in Rochester for 30 years. He enjoyed working in his garage and in the woods. He will be greatly missed. Wallice is survived by Eight children; Judy (George) Curtis, Richard (Linda) Brien, Thomas (Bonnie) Brien, Randy Brien, Ronald ( Sandy) Brien, Jeff (Misun) Brien, Gary (Christine) Brien, Benjamin (Liza) Brien, 18 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday January 5, 2010 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Cadyville, NY. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 in the Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, 3 Park Row, Cadyville, NY 12918 (518)-293-8574. Donations in Wallice’s memory may be made to the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. Brown Funeral Home, January 2, 2010

Brissette, Alcid Sr. - Alcid John Brissette Sr., age 77 passed away May 13, 2006, in his home in Bayonet Pointe, Florida.  He was
born to the late Felix and Mary Ann Brissette on May 5, 1929.  He married Mabel (Belanger) on August 28, 1948.  She survives him.  
Alcid loved to play cards with his family and friends. He is survived by 11 children: Ken and Roxanne Brissette, of Standish, Dave and
Michelle Brissette, of Auburn, Nancy and Robert Hall, of Florida, Don Brissette, of Auburn, Pat and Ed Mathieu, of Sanford, Julie and
Arnold Barnum, of Sterling, Gary Brissette, of Pinconning, Cindy and Ray Ryan, of Hope, Angie and Kurt Dockett, of Pinconning, and Al
Jr. and Melonie Brissette, of Florida; four sisters, twin sister Theresa Hart, Florence Aikens, Marion Carson, Bernadine Morris.  A
brother Bernard Brissette, 30 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by a son Russell Brissette in 1997
and one daughter Mary Brissette in 1990, one sister, and four brothers. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at
2:00 from St. Michael's Church with Rev. Fr. Joseph Miller presiding with burial in St. Michael's Cemetery. Friends may call the
Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home on Tuesday from 11 to 8.  A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m..  Alcid will lie in state from 1:00 until time of
service.  Pinconning Journal, May 24, 2006

Bulger, Robert E. - Robert E. Bulger, 62, of Tollgate Road, a retired bus driver, died yesterday at home after an illness. He was the husband of Cathy (Polak) Wylie-Bulger. Born in Farmington, Maine, on Dec 14, 1938, a son of Emelienne (Chartier) Bulger of Wakefield and the late Arthur Bulger, he had lived in Warwick since July, Previously living in Spring Hill, Fla., and Scituate. Mr. Bulger was a driver for Pawtuxet Valley Bus Lines, West Warwick, for many years, retiring in 1997 because of illness, and was a member of the Amalgamated Transit Union. Besides his wife and mother, he leaves two daughters, Lisa Messier and Debra Bulger, both of West Warwick; two stepdaughters, Jessica and Heather Wylie, both of Rutland Mass.; two sisters Jacquelyn Deschesneau of Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Jan Archambault of Wakefield; a brother, Paul Bulger of West Warwick; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held Tuesday at a time to be announced from Raoul G. Henault & Son Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick. Burial will be private. Providence Journal, February 11, 2001

Burke, Lois W. - Lois W. Burke - Funeral services were held on August 5, 1991 at R.O. Savage Funeral Chapel for Lois W. Burke, 88
of Standish who died on August 3 at Greenbriar Nursing Home. Burial was in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery following services
officiated by Rev. Fr. Gerald Balwinski. She is survived by two sons, Donald Burke of Bay City and Lee Burke; six daughters, Mina
Hryczyk of Dearborn, Charlotte Walls of Sanford, Bethany Frank of Sterling, Audrey Ladd of Harriman, Tennessee, Marian Lasky of Bay
City and Patricia Helcher of Florida. Mrs. Burke also leaves 42 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 74 great grandchildren; one
brother and four sisters. She was predeceased by her husband, Basil Burke; two sons, Robert and Lawrence; one daughter, Ella
Yenna; and two step children, Herbert Burke and Delores Blanchard. A lifelong resident of Arenac County, Mrs. Burke was a member
of the Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church in Standish.  Arenac County Independent, August, 1991