Kerr, Daniel - Daniel Kerr, 87, of Bonnet View Drive, a machinist at Pawtucket Dye and Bleach for 15 years before retiring in 1972, died Tuesday at the Allen Nursing Home, South Kingstown. He was the husband of the late M. L. Yvonne (Patenaude) Kerr. Born in Paisley, Scotland, he was a son of the late Daniel and Jeanne (Bowes) Kerr. He had lived in Pawtucket most of his life. He leaves a son, Robert J. Kerr of Narragansett and two grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, Newport Avenue, Pawtucket. Burial will be in Moshassuck Cemetery, Central Falls. Providence Journal, May 5, 1994

Kerr, Maria L. Yvonne - Maria L. Yvonne Kerr, 80, of Bonnet View Drive, an inspector for the J.C. Hall Co. for 12 years before retiring in 1975, died Tuesday in the Allen Nursing Home, South Kingstown. She was the wife of Daniel Kerr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Edouard and Arselia (Saucier) Patenaude. She lived in Pawtucket most of her life, moving to Narragansett. Besides her husband she leaves a son, Robert J. Kerr of Narragansett; a sister, Florence Benoit of Shapleigh, Maine, and two grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Epworth Methodist Church, Newport Avenue, Pawtucket. Burial will be in Moshassuck Cemetery, Central Falls. Providence Journal, November 11, 1993

Kimble, Chris J. - Kimble, Chris J. - Of Sparta, MI, formerly of Byron, age 39, died Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at Blodgett Hospital,
Grand Rapids, MI.  Visitation at the Streeter Funeral Home, 507 W. Maple, Byron on Monday, October 27, 2003 from 3:30PM-8PM.  
Cremation will follow at the Sunset Hills Crematory, Flint.  Final interment of the cremains and a graveside service will be held at a
later date in the Byron Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to an educational fund for Chris' children.  Chris was born in
Durand, MI on December 30, 1963 the son of F. Martin and Rosemary (Cole) Kimble.  Chris has lived in the Sparta area for 2 years,
coming from Byron.  Chris was a graduate of Byron High School, Class of 1982.  He was a graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology in
1986 with a B.S. degree in Electronic Engineering.  Chris worked for Kalamazoo X-Ray and Sales Inc. as a computer engineer
technician for 1 1/2 years.  Surviving are his sons Mark and Robert Kimble of Swartz Creek; parents, Marty and Rosey Kimble of Byron;
brother, Craig and Hye Kimble of Byron; sister, Cheryl and husband Robert Tomasek of Corunna; 4 nephews, 2 nieces, several aunts,
uncles, cousins and other family members.  Flint Journal, October, 2003

Kimble, Michael Henry - Kimble, Michael Henry - Age 63, of Fenton, died Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at McLaren Regional Medical
Center.  Funeral Services will be held 12PM Friday, November 17, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake
Rd., Fenton.  Military Honors will be performed under the auspices of Fenton V.F.W. Curtis-Wolverton Post #3243.  Visitation will be
held at the funeral home 6-8PM Wednesday and 2-8PM Thursday.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society.  Mr. Kimble was born December 14, 1942 in Durand, MI, the son of Floyd Martin and Marie (Geney) Kimble.  He was a
1961 graduate of Gaines High School.  Mr. Kimble retired from General Motors in 1994.  Surviving are his two sons, Shawn Kimble of
Whitmore Lake, Kevin Kimble of Grand Blanc; brother, Martin (Rosey) Kimble of Byron; sister, Diane Duby of Rankin; half-sister, Sally
O'Brien of Kalkaska; good friend and neighbor, Phil Kirk and sons, Jake and Mitch.  He was preceded in death by his parents; an
infant son; and half-sister, Gloria Thompson.  The family would like to thank the staff at McLaren CCU and Drs. Roda and Turner for
the support and care they provided.  Those desiring may share online condolences or post a tribute at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.  
Flint Journal, Thursday, November 16, 2006

Kinch, Edward, Jr. - Edward S. Kinch Jr., 68, of West Branch, passed away Nov. 14, 2004 at his home after an extended illness.  Mr.
Kinch was born Sept. 16, 1936.  Formerly of Standish, he lived in West Branch since 1976, where he was a member of the Pioneer
Power Club of West Branch, the West Branch Chamber of Commerce, and owner-operator of Kinch Automotive Machine Shop and
Kinch Auto Parts.  Surviving are his wife, Verda Kinch of West Branch; children, Edward (Terrye) Kinch, Donald (Dawn) Kinch, and
Donna Scott, all of West Branch, Julie (Mike) Nelson of Cadillac; grandchildren, Connie, Karie, Mandy, Michael, Kevin, Kayla, Dani and
Billy and eight great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are his brothers, Robert Kinch, Dan Kinch, and Dave Kinch; sisters, Marion
Fouschia and Martha.  He was preceded in death by one son Dennis.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Kinch Scholarship
Fund.  Visitation will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 18 until the time of Funeral Mass at
11 a.m.  Fr. Robert Bissot will officiate.  Arenac County Independent, November 17, 2004

King, Florence - Rites Held For Mrs. F. King. Mrs. Florence King, 71, of Chateaugay, died Sunday, April 22, 1979, at Mary Fletcher Hospital. Burlington, Vt. Born in Ellenburg, October 7, 1907, she was a daughter of Nedo and Flora Colburn Burgoyne. She lived all of her life in this area. She was married three times. Her first husband was Raymond LeClair, her second was William Brassard and her third was Willard King. All predeceased her. Survivors include her mother; one son, Robert LeClair of Saranac; four daughters, Mrs. Oscar (Marie LeClair) Rascoe of Lyon Mountain, Mrs. Robert (Lucille LeClair) Carter of Dannemora, Mrs. Janet LeClair Uhler of Saranac, and Mrs. Bernard (Ann Brassard) Gromoski of North Chicago, Ill.; a step daughter, Mrs. Veronica (King) McPherson; two step sons, Roy and Gerald all of Connecticut; four sisters, Mrs. Pearl King of California, Mrs. Louis (Corinne) Dupree of Burke, Mrs. Bernard (Elaine) Miner of Malone and Mrs. John (Blanche) Ziter of New Hampshire; 20 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 9 step grandchildren, 2 step great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday at noon in St. Edmund's Church, Ellenburg. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Chateaugay Record, May 2, 1979

Klenk, Raymond H. - Raymond H. Klenk, 71, passed away of February 2, 2006 at St. Mary's of Michigan Standish Hospital. He was
born in Standish to Oscar and Margaret (LaClair) Klenk. Raymond was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a lifelong area resident.
Raymond married Sue Ruttan at St. John's Catholic Church on April 24, 1954.  He retired from GM of Bay City in 1989. Survivors
include his wife, Sue; sons, Boyd (Denise) of Sterling and Todd (Roxanne) of Linden; daughter, Leta (Roger) Rashotte of Pinconning;
six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.  Also surviving are five brothers, Leroy, Irwin (Charlene), Edward (Sara), Richard (Judy),
and Robert (Joan); and many nieces and nephews. Services were held at R.O. Savage Funeral Chapel of Standish on Saturday, Feb.
4, with Pastor Jon Gougeon officiating.  Cremation has taken place.  Arenac County Independent, February 8, 2006

Klumpp, Jeanette R. - Klumpp, Jeanette, R. of Pinconning, Michigan. Mrs. Klumpp, age 92 passed away at Brian's House on March 13, 2010 following a brief illness. She was born in Pinconning, MI on December 14, 1917 to the late Joseph A. & Mary B. (Denay) Turmell. Jeanette married Edward H. Jr. on May 11, 1946 at St. Michael's Church he predeceased her in death on February 7, 1998. She was a lifetime member of St. Michael's Church, the Altar Society, and the VFW Auxiliary. Jeanette worked during WW II at Briggs Armament plant in Detroit as Rosie the Riveter. She enjoyed baking, needlework but most of all spending time with her family. Jeanette is survived by her children Edward H. III (Janet) Klumpp, Robert J. Klumpp, Kathleen M. (Michael) Kurchak, Maureen A. (Ted) Haara, Thomas F. (Annette) Klumpp, Frederick W. (Sharon) Klumpp, Rosalie J. (Dan) Ingram, James P. (Carlie) Klumpp, Michael F. (Nancy) Klumpp, Anne M. (Dale) Lanners, and Mary A. Klumpp, a daughter-in-law Cathy Klumpp , a brother Joseph Turmell, a sister Dolores Cieslinski, 29 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her husband, one son Kenneth M. Klumpp, a brother Bernard Turmell and a sister Margaret Wasek. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday March 16, 2010 at 11 a.m. from St. Michael's Church with Deacon Ralph Brisson presiding with burial in St. Michael's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home on Monday from 1 to 8 p.m. On Monday, a Rosary will be said at 3 p.m. and a Prayer Vigil will be held at 7 p.m. On Tuesday Jeanette will lie in state at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Those wishing an expression of sympathy are asked to consider St. Michael's School or St. Michael's Tuition Fund. Bay City Times, March 14, 2010

Klumpp, Raymond C. - Raymund C. (Ray) Klumpp, age 81, of Pinconning, Mich., passed away with his family at his side on Tuesday,
April 4, 2006 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born in Bay City on October 10, 1924 to the late Eddward H. & Blanche
(Angers) Klumpp.  He married the former Elaine Rashotte on June 20, 1945 at St. Michael's Church.  She survives him.  Ray was a
member of St. Michael's Church, a life member of the Pinconning Conservation Club and League of Catholic Women & Men.  Ray
retired from Reid Paper Company in 1982. He is survived by his wife of 60 years; and their children: Barry Klumpp, Alana Klumpp,
David & Patricia Klumpp, and Bruce Klumpp; five grandchildren: Ryan, Douglas, Shannon, Kayle, and Kendall.  He was predeceased
by a son, Gerald; a daughter, Janice; a brother, Edward H. Klumpp Jr. Funeral Mass was celebrated Friday, April 7, 2006 at 11 a.m.
from St. Michael's Church with Rev. Fr. Richard Jozwiak presiding with inurnment in St. Michael's Cemetery. Lee-Ramsay Funeral
Home of Pinconning, MI., was in charge of arrangements.  Pinconing Journal, April 12, 2006

Kraus, Ella Pauline - Ella Pauline Kraus, 84, of Standish, passed away Aug. 18, 2006 at St. Mary's of Michigan Standish Hospital.  She
was born April 3, 1922 to Albert and Bernadette Drinkwine in Grayling.  She married Herbert Kraus on Aug. 10, 1940 at Bethlehem
Lutheran Church in Standish; they just celebrated 66 years of marriage.  Ella is survived by her husband Herbert; son, Ronald
(Barbara) Kraus of Landing, N.J.; one granddaughter Amy Steele, of Virginia; one step daughter, Abigail Link, of New Jersey; nine
great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Charchan and Hazel Haranda; brother, Robert Drinkwine; and several nieces and nephews.  Ella
was preceded in death by her sister, Irma Sauve.  Ella was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the  V.F.W. Auxiliary.  
She was an area resident most of her life.  Funeral services took place at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22 at the Bethlehem Lutheran
Church in Standish with Rev. Dan Jansen officiating.  Friends and family called at the R.O. Savage Funeral Chapel in Standish from 2-
9 p.m., Monday, Aug. 21.  Ella laid in state from 10 a.m., Tuesday until time of service at the church.  Burial took place at the Woodmere
Cemetery, Standish.  The family would like to say "Thank You" to the staff at the Standish Hospital for their kindness to our wife and
mother.  Arenac County Independent, August 23, 2006

Krawcruk, William A. - Krawcruk, William A. "Billy" - Loving husband, father, grandfather, and son, of Swartz Creek, age 64, died
Monday, April 24, 2006 at Genesys Regional Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11AM, Friday, April 28, 2006 at Holy
Redeemer Catholic Church, 1227 East Bristol Road in Burton, Father Paul Cummings officiating. Cremation will take place following
the Mass. Visitation 1-8PM Wednesday and Thursday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A Vigil Service will be held at
7PM Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Krawcruk will be at the church from 10AM Friday until the time of the Mass. Billy was born in Bay
City, Michigan on July 28, 1941 and was a resident of the Flint area all of his life. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic
Church and in 1959 graduated from Holy Redeemer High School. On January 29, 1972 Billy married Clara Henson. William served
his country in the National Guard. He was employed by General Motors, retiring with 39 years of service. Mr. Krawcruk was member of
UAW Local #659 and a 25 year member of Eagles Aerie #629. Billy was an avid bowler and enjoyed hunting, fishing and his casino
trips with family and friends. Surviving are wife, Clara; children, Laura Krawcruk, Lisa and husband Jay Rodammer; David Krawcruk;
grandchildren, Rylee and Alden; his mother and her husband, Delia and Phillip Hogan. He was preceded in death by father, William
Krawcruk.  Flint Journal, April 25, 2006

Kreps, Beatrice Helen - Beatrice Helen Kreps , 94, HIBBING - Funeral services for Beatrice H. Kreps, 94, of Hibbing, will be held at 11
a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002 in the Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing. The Rev. Lyle Rossing will officiate. Visitation will be
Thursday for one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hibbing. Pallbearers will be:
Jeffrey Hemphill, Rodger Hemphill, Shawn Johnson, David Weaver, Gary Baumgard, and Michael Greniger. She died on Sunday, Jan.
27, 2002 in her daughter’s home in Cloquet. She was born in Albert Lea, Minn. on Sept. 8, 1907 to Elif and Randie (Tennyson) Westby.
She married Donavan Kreps in Hibbing on June 14, 1930 and they lived in Mahoning Location until 1961, when they moved to
Hibbing. She had attended Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hibbing and was a homemaker, wife, and mother. She is survived by two
daughters, Gladys (James) Oberstar of Cloquet, Minn. and Irene (Thomas) Hemphill of Fosston, Minn.; a sister, Carnetha Greniger of
Chisholm, Minn.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
husband in 1976; by her parents; and by six brothers and four sisters. Funeral arrangements are with the Dougherty Funeral Home of
Hibbing.  Grand Rapids Herald Review, January 30, 2002

Kurys, Morris A. - Kurys, Morris A. "Morrie" - Of Davison, age 86, passed away Friday, November 16, 2007. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11a.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 N. Dayton St., Davison, Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Burial, with military graveside honors, will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and Monday at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 E. Davison Rd. A Rosary will be prayed 7p.m. Monday at the funeral home. On Tuesday visitation will be at the church for one hour prior to the Mass. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Building Fund, the American Heart Association, or the charity of one's choice. Morrie was born in Flint on October 6, 1921, son of the late Anthony and Anna (Pazevska) Kurys. He married Genevieve Pyrc on February 2, 1944. Morrie proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a first sergeant in the 134th AAA Gun Battalion. Morrie retired from Buick with 33 years of service. Morrie survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Genevieve; daughers, JoAnn (Phillip) Rodery, Toni (Patrick) Bruff, and Renee (David) Wilson; grandchildren, Matthew, Marcie, Gina (Tom), Natalie (Brent), Erica, and Jordan; great-granddaughters, Aubree and Sydney; sisters, Mary Terry, Ann Gensel, and Sophie Kurys; numerous other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, John. Morrie never met a stranger and will be sorely missed by all. Arrangements through Allen Funeral Home, Davison, Michigan. Flint Journal, November 2007.