Haemmerlein, Marvin Thomas - Haemmerlein, Marvin Thomas - Age 66, of Swartz Creed, died Sunday, October 27, 1996 at Genesys-
St. Joseph Campus.  Funeral services will be held at 11AM Wednesday, October 30, 1996 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 6273 Miller
Road, Swartz Creek, Pastor Luther Rogers officiating.  Interment at Flint Memorial Park.  Visitation 10AM-9PM Tuesday at Sharp
Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.  Those desiring may make contributions to Cornerstone Baptist
Church.  Marvin was born July 15, 1930 in Flint, the son of Roy and Lila (Fournier) Haemmerlein and has lived in the Flint area all his
life.  He married Cherry L. Bivins in Flint on May 7, 1949.  Mr. Haemmerlein had been very active in church activities for 40 years and
presently a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.  He owned and operated Marv Haemmerlein & Sons Building Contractors.  
Surviving are: wife, Cherry; 4 children, Sue and husband Randy Johnson of Grand Blanc, Marty Haemmerlein of Flint Township, Melody
and husband Terry Everman of Flushing, Marvin F. and wife Jama Haemmerlein of Argentine; 7 granddaughters, Tammy, Kristy, Terry,
Tiffany, Nicole, Samantha and Haley; 2 grandsons, John and Randy; 3 great grandsons, Marty, Isaac, and Logan; brother, Al and wife
Norma Haemmerlein of Flint; 4 sisters, Viola and husband Angus Ruston of Flint, Leota and husband Hubert Ingrham of Grayling,
Delores Visnaw of Northern Michigan, Joyce and husband Louis Harrison of Clio; special aunt, Miriam Fournier; several nieces and
nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Marty T. Haemmerlein II; and brother, Lovell Haemmerlein.  Flint
Journal, October 1996

Hagman, George J. - George J. Hagman, , He was born Feb. 17, 1913, at Duluth where he grew up and attended schools. On June 8,
1940, he married Lenore Ylinen in Duluth. The couple lived in Cloquet and St. Paul prior to moving to Grand Rapids in 1942. He
worked 32 years for the Internal Revenue Service. He was a member of the Citizens Band Radio Club and Itasca Lodge No. 208 A.F. &
A.M. in Grand Rapids. He was very active in DeMolay in Grand Rapids. He is survived by three daughters, Georgianne Fitzgerald,
Grand Rapids, Cynthia Hay, Birmingham, Ala., and Elizabeth Pufall, Saxon, Wis.; a son, Richard Hagman, Los Angeles, Calif.; 10
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife, Lenore, in 1996; his parents, Otto and Hilda
(Puirola) Hagman; and a son, David, in 1996. Funeral: Thursday, Dec. 30, at 2 p.m. at Rowe Funeral Home, Grand Rapids. Visitation
is from 1 p.m. until the service. Burial: Duluth, Minn. Arrangements by Rowe Funeral Home, Grand Rapids.  Grand Rapids Herald
Review, December 29, 1999

Hamilton, Norman Y. - Hamilton, Norman Y. - Age 56, died Tuesday, April 22, 1986 at St. Mary's Hospital, Livonia.  Funeral services will
be held 10AM Friday, April 25, 1986 at the Harvey A. Neely Funeral Home, Livonia.  Burial in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery.  Friends
may call at the funeral home after 12 Noon Thursday.  Family requests memorial be made to the Africa Inland Mission-Air.  Surviving
are: wife, Ruth; children, Daniel B., Dale N. and DeAnne Hamilton; grandchildren, Heather, Sarah, Joshua and Janis; brother, Gerald
Hamilton; sister, Lois Black; father, Durward Hamilton of Flint.  Flint Journal, April 1986

Hanley, Rita V. - Hanley, Rita V. (Patnaude), 87, of Natick Avenue, formerly of Smith Street, Warwick, where she resided for 40 years, died Friday at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late William H. Hanley. A daughter of the late Frank and Mary L. (Fournier) Patnaude, she had lived in Warwick most of her life. Mrs. Hanley was an Inspector of Crystals for the Bulova Watch Case Co. in Providence until her retirement. She was a member of St. Rose and St. Clement Parish. She was an avid gardener and Red Sox fan. She was the loving mother of Sharon M. Giard of Warwick. She was the sister of the late Corienne Platt, Irene B. Miller, and Ernest, George, Edward, and Alfred Patnaude. Her funeral will be held Monday at a time to be announced. Visitation Sunday 6-9 pm in The Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Greenwood, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95). In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to the American Heart Assn., 222 Richmond St., Providence, RI 02903 would be appreciated. Unknown Paper, 2006

Hanley, William H. - William H. Hanley, 84, of Smith Street, Warwick, a retired machinist, died Tuesday at Kent County Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Rita V. (Patnaude) Hanley. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Patrick and Alice (McGee) Hanley, he lived in Warwick since 1959, previously residing in Providence. He was a machinist for the former Millard Wire Co. in Providence and Warwick for 20 years until he retired in 1980. He had been a machinist at the former Machine Service Co. for 15 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 29th Infantry Division. He received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Sharon M. Giard of Warwick, and two sisters, Margaret Viens of Fairlesshills, Pa., and Theresa Parr of Oxon Hill, Md. He was the brother of the late Arthur Hanley and Irene Boudreau. The funeral will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Clement Church, Long Street. Burial with military honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Providence Journal, September 9, 1999

Haranda, Hazle Bernadette - Hazle Bernadette Haranda, 74, of Standish, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Monday, July 23, 2007 at St. Mary's of Michigan Standish Hospital in Standish. She was born Jan. 24, 1933 to Albert and Bernadette Drinkwine. Hazle lived in the Standish area her entire life. She worked for the Arenac County Independent for over 40 years. A quiet and gentle person, she loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her sons, Alan (Barbara) of Marlette and Scott (Jennifer) of Manton; six grandchildren, Krysten, Jaime, Michael, Maxwell, Lucas, and Victoria; and one great-grandchild, Ryan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Bernadette Drinkwine and two sisters, Irma Suave and Ella Kraus. A funeral service will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2007 at the R.O. Savage Funeral Chapel. Friends may call at the chapel from 11 a.m. till the time of service on Thursday. A private committal service will be held Friday. Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family. Arenac Independent, July 2007

Harris, Charles D. - Harris, Charles D., - Of Flushing and Osprey, Florida, age 79, went to be with his Lord, at his residence,
surrounded by his family, Saturday, March 12, 2005.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30AM Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at St.
Robert Catholic Church, 310 North Cherry Street in Flushing, Father Roy Horning officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to
the St. Robert's Guardian Angel Fund.  Visitation 5-8PM Monday and 11AM-3PM and 5-8PM Tuesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225
West Hill Road.  A rosary will be prayed at 6PM Tuesday at the funeral home.  Mr. Harris will be at the church from 9:30AM until the time
of the Mass on Wednesday.  Charles was born in Flint, Michigan on April 3, 1925, the son of Samuel T. and Maud (Reed) Harris.  He
married Margaret Adelia Belill on April 3, 1948 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Flint.  He served his country in the Naval Reserves.  
Charles worked for General Motors, as a supervisor and later as a labor coordinator for A.C. Spark Plug, retiring with 40 years of
service.  Charles was a member of St. Robert Catholic Church and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel of Osprey, Florida.  Prior to joining St.
Robert Parish, Charles was a member of St. Francis Church, where he was a Eucharistic minister, lector, and music minister.  He
was a member of Emmanuel prayer group. Charles enjoyed golfing, campfires, writing spiritual songs, spending time with his family,
baking cookies for his children and grandchildren and working in his yard.  Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Margaret; children,
Charles (Marilyn) Harris of Cass City, Samuel (Gracie) Harris of Flushing, Connie (Tom) England of Birch Run, Daniel (Desiree)
Harris of Alabama, Cathy (Ray) Stadler of Grand Blanc, Shawn (Michael) Wenzel of Flushing, Marcia Harris of Troy, Carol (James)
Briscoe of Linden, Martin Harris of Swartz Creek; 17 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 2 step-great
grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson Joshua Harris; 2 brothers
and 2 sisters.  A special thank you to Avalon Hospice and Hurley Medical Center (9 east) for their care and devotion.  Many thank you's
for all the prayers from family and friends.  Flint Journal, March 2005

Harvey, Harry - Harry Harvey.  He was born in Grand Rapids where he attended schools, graduating in 1949. He participated in sports
and excelled in hockey. He was a graduate of the University of Minnesota in engineering. He is survived by his wife, the former Bonnie
Newton; three children; two brothers; and a granddaughter. Memorial services will be conducted at a later date.  Grand Rapids Herald
Review, January 5, 2000

Hawkins, Pearl M. - Pearl M. Hawkins, age 81, of Pinconning, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2007, at the Laurel's of Mt. Pleasant, MI, following a lingering illness. She was born in Standish Twp. on October 21, 1926, to the late Charles and Emma (Howden) Samson. She married William LaVern Hawkins on June 3, 1944, in Pinconning. He preceded her in death on December 2, 1999. Pearl was a member of the Pinconning Wesleyan Church and enjoyed sewing and camping with her family. She is survived by three sons William and Connie Hawkins, Keith and Sharron Hawkins and Reed and Lorraine Hawkins; grandchildren: Matt and Heidi, Shawn, Danielle and Christopher, Keith, Aarone and Dawn; step grand children: Carolee Carter and Matt Wallace; great grandchildren Katie, Lexy, Alyssa, Daniel, Lillia and Lydia; step great grand children: Savannah, Kayal, Owen, Ethan and Andrew. She was predeceded in death by her three sisters Arlene Hopper, Vera Allen, and Esther Gould. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 7, 2007, at 1 p.m. from the Pinconning Wesleyan Church, Pastor Dwight Kingsbury presided and burial at Woodmere Cemetery, Standish. Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home, Pinconning, Michigan, was in charge of arrangements. Pinconning Journal, November 7, 2007

Hemphill, Naomi Goodell - Naomi Goodell Hemphill, 94, of Hibbing went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at the Greenview Residence. She was born on June 5, 1913, to Gabriel and Phebe (Class) Goodell on a farm, west of Cohasset. She graduated from Grand Rapids High School and Bemidji State Teachers College with a degree in elementary education. Naomi began her career at the Leighton Brook School in Cohasset, which was a one-room school; she also taught in Goodland. On May 28, 1938, she was united in marriage to Blaine Hemphill of Hibbing at her parent’s home. The couple moved to Duluth, then to Abbotsford, Wis., and then to Hibbing, where she resided for 61 years. Naomi was a homemaker, and dedicated her life to her family. She was active in the Wesley Methodist Church and served as worthy matron in the Eastern Star. She and her husband delivered Meals on Wheels. Naomi loved to sew, cook, crochet, knit and do her crossword puzzles, as well as read her Bible. She was a loving, sweet, caring person who, throughout her life, took care of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Naomi will forever be remembered because of her love for children. Her presence in our lives will be forever missed. Smile Forever, Mom. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Clark of Hibbing; son, Thomas (Irene) Hemphill of Fosston, Minn.; grandchildren: Kim Rice, Guy Rice, Rodger Hemphill, Laurie Clark, Julie (Shawn) Johnson, Tim Clark and Jeff Hemphill; great-grandchildren: Kassie, Krissie, Kory, Kenny, Brodie, Brice and Adrianna; great-great grandchildren: Marissa, Brooke and Derek; special friends: Tom Kantos and James Kastet; her beloved companion, Kitty. She was preceded in death by her husband, Blaine in 1988; daughter, Mary in 1981; parents, Gabriel and Phebe; four sisters: Ottie, Vineta, Nancy and Mary; three brothers: Phil, John and Alden. Naomi’s family would like to thank the caregivers at the Greenview Residence, who gave her such loving care and kindness for the time she was a resident there. Funeral: Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2008, at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Hibbing. Pastor Jack Harris will be officiating. Visitation: Visition will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial Arrangements are with the Range Funeral Home in Hibbing. Hibbing Daily Tribune, March 20, 2008

Heritier, George - Mr. Heritier, age 75 years, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at Bay Medical Center following a lingering illness. George was born January 7, 1927 in Saginaw to the late William & Florence (Shepherd) Heritier. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army. He was the owner operator of BayCorp Mobile Home Transport. He married the former Marlene Moore, she preceded him in death on February 4, 2002. He is survived by a son George Heritier Jr. of Oak Park, & daughter Fern Huiskens of Essexville; step-children, Donna Branch of Arkansas, Tammy & Dave School, and Brenda Miller both of Bay City; several grandchildren and special friends Tom & Cindy Bond. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by a daughter, Karie Heritier. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 29, 2002 from Rivertown Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Joseph Atchinson presiding with inurnment at Floral Gardens Cemetery Military service under the auspices of Bay County Veterans Council. Friends may call at the funeral chapel Friday 12:00 until time of service. In lieu of flowers family requests memorial contributions to The American Cancer Society. The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Bay Medical Center, 3 East and 6 West. Rivertown Funeral Chapel 209 S. Huron Road Kawkawlin, Michigan www.leeramsayrivertownfh.com Bay City Times, March 28, 2002

Heritier, Joseph - Joseph E. Heritier, 56, of Turner, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at Saint Mary's Standish Community
Hospital.  He was born on July 17, 1948 in Bay City, the son of Ed and Martha Heritier.  He managed Heritier Drainage for many years.  
He is survived by one son, Christopher; one daughter, Jo-Lin; his ex-wife Linda; parents, Ed and Martha Heritier; two brothers, Michael
and Leonard; one sister, Caroline; and seven grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Saturday, May 21 at the Full Gospel
Lighthouse Church in AuGres.  Forshee Funeral Homes, Inc. of AuGres handled arrangements.  Arenac County Independent, June 1,
2005

Herman, Jeremy M. - Jeremy M. Herman of Standish, 34, passed away at Bay Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, Feb. 25.  He
was born on July 23, 1969, and graduated from Standish-Sterling Central High School in 1987.  He worked as an electrical lineman
and was a member of the American Legion.  Survivors include his parents, William and Mary (Szostak) Herman of Standish; special
friend Rachel Lutz of Standish; two sisters, Jessica of Kawkawlin and Jamie of Washington, D.C.; his grandparents, Jake and June
Herman; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by grandparents Joseph and Jennie Szostak.  Rite of
Christian burial took place on Feb. 28, from St. Mary's Catholic Church (Nine Mile) in Pinconning with Rev. F. Joseph Miller officiating.  
Burial was at Resurrection Cemetery in Standish.  Arenac County Independent, February, 2004

Herriman, Maefred - Herriman, Maefred, G-6021 N. Clio Rd., age 50, died Friday, July 29, 1960, at McLaren General Hospital.  Funeral
services will be held at 2 P.M. Monday, August 1, 1960, from First Pilgrim Holiness Church, Bennett and Olive Sts., Flint, Rev. D. Wayne
Brown officiating.  Burial in Mt. Morris cemetery.  Mrs. Herriman will by at the residence until noon Monday and then will be taken to the
church to lie in state until time of service.  Services by Patrick J. and Miles B. Martin.  Surviving are: Husband, Nelson; 2 daughters, Mrs.
Richard O'Dell of Mt. Morris and Miss Grace Herriman at home; son, Elmer Herriman of Mt. Morris; 4 grandchildren; father, Henry
Stadler, Mt. Morris; 4 brothers, Kenneth Stadler, Fred Stadler, Wallace Stadler and Wendell Stadler, all of Mt. Morris; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ray
Mason and Mrs. John Freeman, both of Mt. Morris; several nieces and nephews.  Flint Journal, July 30, 1960

Herriman, Nelson J. - Herriman, Nelson J. - 5258 Deland Rd., age 72, died February 21, 1977, at St. Mary Hospital, Saginaw.   Funeral
services will be held 3 PM Thursday at Reigle Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, 4305 Clio Rd., Rev. Roy B. Webster officiating.  Burial in
Flint Memorial Park.  Mr. Herriman may be seen at the chapel.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Morris Twp. Fire Dept.  
Mr. Herriman was born in Michigan, July 1, 1904, and had been owner and operator of Herriman's Dairy from 1939 until 1957.  He was
one of the founders of the Mt. Morris Twp Fire Dept. adn had been chief and assistant chief of the Department.  Surviving are: wife,
Lucille of Flushing; son, Elmer of Flint; 4 daughters, Barbara O'Dell of Mt. Morris, Grace Skutt of Grand Blanc, Judy Rising of Clio and
Janet Martin of Flushing; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-granson; 2 brothers, Frank of Flushing and George of Mt. Morris, sister, Fern Martin
of Flint.  Mr. Herriman was preceded in death by a son, Richard.  He was a member of First Wesleyan Church for 50 years.  Flint
Journal, February 22, 1977

Herriman, Ronald - Ronald Herriman, 6021 N. Clio Rd., Mt. Morris, age 14, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1947, at Hurley Hospital.  Funeral
services will be held at 2 P.M. Friday, Jan. 24, 1947, from the Flint Bible Temple, N. Saginaw at Baltimore, Rev. A. G. Frost officiating.  
Burial in Mt. Morris Cemetery.  Body will be at the Miles Martin Funeral Home, Mt. Morris until noon Friday, then taken to church to lie in
state until time of services.  Death resulted after an illness of 6 weeks.  He was in the ninth grade at Beecher High School.  Surviving
are: Parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Nelson Herriman; brother, Elmer; 2 sisters, Barbara and Grace at home; grandfather, Henry Stadler.  Flint
Journal, January 22, 1947

Hibbler, Vera Elaine - Vera Elaine Hibbler, age 75, of Elsie, Michigan, died Thursday, November 9, 2006, at her home. Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church Of Christ St. Johns, Michigan, on November 13, 2006, at 11:00 AM. Pastor Dan Cameron and Pastor Don Ruff will officiate with burial at Riverside Cemetery Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2006, from 2-8 P.M with family present 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. Vera was born in Flint, Michigan, on January 17, 1931, the daughter of Horace Oliver Cecil and Eileen ( Grubaugh ) Wallis. She graduated from Utly High School, Flint, Michigan, with the class of 1949. Vera married John William Hibbler on February 11, 1950, in Flint, Michigan. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and collected Teddy Bears. One of her goals was to visit every town in Michigan and she visited most of them. Vera was involved with missionary work at her church and with the Vanguards Senior Citizens who met at the church. Vera was a member of Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI. She is survived by her husband Bill Hibbler of Elsie, MI, 2 daughters; Janis and Raymond Fuller of Byron, MI, Connie and Ron Risley of Prescott, MI, 4 Sons; John and Robin Hibbler of Fremont, OH, Steve Hibbler of Bannister, MI, Stan and Kathy Hibbler of Elsie, MI, Dean and Jean Hibbler of St. Johns, MI, 19 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 2 sisters; Shirley Farrell of Swartz Creek, MI, Linda May and Fred Stadler of Sand Lake, MI, and 1 brother Kenneth and Betty Wallis of Lennon, MI. She is predeceased by her parents, and 1 brother, Lloyd Oliver. Memorials may be made to Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, Michigan. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. St. Johns Independent, November 18, 2006

Hicks, Cheryl (LaClair) - Cheryl (LaClair) Hicks, of Green River, Wyo., formerly of Standish, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Green River, on Sept. 12, 2009. Cheri was born on Aug. 7, 1950 in Bay City, the daughter of Louis and Pauline (Bellon) LaClair. Cheri was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved nothing more than spending time with her family and friends. Cheri spent much of her life caring for and nurturing children (Day Care Provider) and adults (Adult Foster Care). She enjoyed many aspects of the community theater in Standish when she lived there. Cheri took pleasure in being outdoors and gardening. Cheri is survived by her mother Pauline LaClair, Tucson, Ariz.; children, Rhonda (Wally) Schneider, Ithaca, William (Tiffany) LeClair, Bakersfield, Calif., Janette (Todd) McCoy, Tokyo AFB, Japan; grandchildren, Christopher, Joshua, and Farrand Schneider, Ithaca, Ashleigh and Tristen McCoy, Tokyo AFB, Japan, Abigail LeClair, Bakersfield, Calif.; sister, Vivian (Jim) Hignite, Pinconning; three nieces and a nephew.She was preceded in death by her father, Louis LaClair; brother, Roger LaClair and a niece. Memorial Services for Cheri will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, at the R.O. Savage Funeral Chapel in Standish. Visitation will be held just prior to the service starting at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in the Pine River Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Cheri’s name may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Arenac County Independent, October 7, 2009

Highling, Tina M. - Tina M. Highling, 88, of Ash Street, died Saturday at the Woonsocket Health Centre, Woonsocket. She was the widow of Franklin N. Highling. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Georgeanna (Patnaude) Taupier. Mrs. Highling had worked for the International Stretch Products for five years as an inspector before retiring in 1976. She previously worked for the former U.S. Finishing Co. She was a communicant of St. Edward Church. She leaves a son, Bernard A. Highling of Pittsburgh, Pa., and nieces and newphews including Jeannine Taupier Bourassa of Newport, and John H. Taupier of Dennis Port, Mass. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 8 a.m. from the Merrick R. Williams Funeral Home, 530 Smithfield Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 at St. Edward Church, Weeden Street. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Providence Journal, August 15, 1994

Hillier, Jacob - DEATH OF A VETERAN. – Yesterday, Mr. Jacob Hillier, of the township of Ernestown, died at the advanced age of 107 years. He was born near Little Falls, on the Mohawk River, commonly known as Mohawk Flats, on the 9 th of November, 1764. After the revolutionary war he removed to this country and took up his abode in this township, where he resided up to his death. He leaves a wife but eight years younger than himself to mourn with a large concourse of children, grand and great-grand-children. The British Whig, Kingston, Ontario, November 22, 1871

Honke, Baby Girl - Stillborn daughter of William and Paula (Seidel) Honke, born Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso. A gathering of Paula and Will's family and friends will be on Wednesday, August 15, 2007, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Streeter Funeral Home, 507 W. Maple, Byron. Survivors include: parents; grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends of Will and Paula. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Wayne and Ruth Ann Honke. Arrangements handled by Streeter Funeral Home, Byron. Argus-Press, August 10, 2007

Honke, Ruth Ann - Honke, Ruth Ann - Of Byron, age 64, died Thursday, May 8, 2003 at Genesys Health Park, Grand Blanc.  Funeral
service will be held 11AM Monday, May 12, 2003 at teh Streeter Funeral Home, 507 W. Maple, Byron, Rev. Fred Finzer officiating.  Burial
in Byron Cemetery.  Visitation at the funeral home Saturday 5-8PM and Sunday 11AM-8PM with the family present 5-8PM.  Memorial
donations may be made to the Byron FFA Alumni and Friends Association of the Byron Community Scholarship Fund.  Ruth Ann was
born in Gaines, MI on October 29, 1938, the daughter of Wilbur J. and Donna L. (Hathaway) Niles.  She married Wayne E. Honke in
Fenton, MI on October 25, 1958.  He preceded her in death on July 2, 2002.  Ruth Ann lived her entire life in the Byron area.  Ruth Ann
was a graduate of Byron High School, she was the salutatorian of the Class of 1956.  She was a member of the Byron Alumni
Association and served on the Board of Directors for the Byron Area Ambulance Service.  For over 10 years, she was a leader with the
Antrim-Burns 4-H Livestock Club.  Ruth Ann owned and operated Ruth Ann's Beauty Nook in Byron for over 30 years.  She currently
was employed by the Byron Area Schools as a custodian for 7 years.  She assisted her husband Wayne before his death on the family
farm.  Surviving are her son William Honke and friend Paula of Byron; daughter, Megghan Honke of Byron; brother, Allen and wife
Charlene Niles of Fenton; half-sisters, Cheryl and husband James O'Brien of Durand; Roseanna Kay Hamilton of Burt; many nieces,
nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Flint Journal, May, 2003

Honke, Wayne E. - Wayne E. Honke - Of Byron, age 64, died Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at U of M Hospital, Ann Arbor. Funeral service will
be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2002, at the Byron High School, 312 W. Maple, Byron.  Rev. Fred Finzer and Rev. Lindell L. Brady
officiating.  Burial in Byron Cemetery.  Visitation at the Streeter Funeral Home, Byron, Thursday, 5-7 p.m. and Friday, 11a.m. - 8 p.m.
with the family present 1-4 and 6-8 p.m.  Memorial donations may be made to the Byron FFA Alumni Shcolarship Fund or the Byron
Community Scholarship Fund.  Wayne was born in Corunna, Michigan, on October 5, 1937, the son of Edward and Loretta (Ritter)
Honke. He married Ruth Ann Niles in Fenton on October 25, 1958.  Wayne lived in the Byron area since 1952.  Wayne was a graduate
of the Byron Agricultural School - Class of 1956.  He had been the Burns Township Supervisor since 1985.  He served on several
organizations, including the Michigan Pork Producers and the Shiawassee County Agricultural Society.  Wayne was a 4-H leader.  He
was very active with the Byron FFA Alumni, spending many hours working with the students on the AG Forum teams, coaching and
preparing them for competition.  Wayne owned and operated his own farm since 1956.  He was also a Byron School Bus Driver for 12
years.  Surviving are: wife, Ruth Ann; son, William of Byron; daughter, Megghan of Byron; sister, Wauneta and husband Wayne Ritter of
Byron; brothers, Dales and wife Doris Honke of Byron, Melvin and wife Evelyn Cellarius of Grant Park, Illinois; several nieces,
nephews, great nieces and nephews; many cousins; aunt, Dorothy Honke of Prudenville; uncle Alvin Honke of Corunna.  He was
preceded in death by his parents.  Flint Journal, July 4, 2002