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Ione M. Valley
Age 85, of Owosso, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Ovid Healthcare. Ione worked at Redman Motors for eight years and later at Universal for twenty-three years . Funeral Services will be held 1 pm, Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Nelson-House Funeral Home, with Pastor Ray Strawser officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 6 to 8 pm and on Monday from 2 to 8 pm, with the family present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Ione was born on July 19, 1924 in Rose City, the daughter of Melville and Lela (Straw) Edwards. She graduated from Rose City schools. On June 27, 1942 she married George F. Valley in Frankenmuth. She loved knitting, crocheting and baking, being known especially for her cream puffs and donuts. In her earlier years she enjoyed snowmobiling with her family. Survivors include her two sons, Lonnie J. (Tam) Valley and Harold G. (fiance, Denise) Valley; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters. She was predeceased by her husband, George; one brother; and two sisters. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.nelson-house.com Rosella M. Humphrey Age 94, of Johannesburg, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at the Durand Senior Care & Rehab Center. A Memorial Service will be held at a later time. Rosella was born on April 17, 1915 in Bay City, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Gauthier) Brennan. She attended Northern High School in Flint. On June 2, 1934 she married Vernon C. Humphrey in Flint. He predeceased her in September of 1985. She enjoyed reading and doing needlework, and loved watching the Detroit Tigers and Pistons. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Durand. Survivors include her two sons, Patrick (Bonnie) Humphrey of Johannesburg and Leslie (Sally) Humphrey of Florida; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Patricia Humphrey; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Rosella M. Humphrey Memorial
Fund. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.nelson-house.com Lela M. Cartwright Hon
Age 100, of Owosso, formerly of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Oliver Woods. A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor 11 am, Monday, February 8, 2010 at Nelson-House Funeral Home with Pastors Gary Turner and Chris Higgins officiating. Cremation has already taken place and a Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Greenlawn Cemetery in Phoenix, Arizona. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 6 pm. Lela was born to pioneer parents, Elmer and Docia (Mann) Cartwright on June 11, 1909 in Phoenix, when Arizona was still a territory. Lela was an advanced student and graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1925 when she was sixteen years old. On June 30, 1928 she married Adrian C. Hon. Lela and Adrian raised three children in Tucson and spent many summers with the family at their ranch in Flagstaff. She was a wonderful homemaker. After her children were married, she worked for several years as a secretary for the Cartwright School District in Phoenix. She had been an active servant of the Lord and an avid student of His Word. Lela enjoyed Bible studies and Church Family activities. She was a member of the First Church of Christ in Owosso and the Glendale Church of Christ in Glendale, Arizona. Prior to retirement, she discovered her talent for oil painting and taught others how to paint as well. She also loved to garden and her garden flowers were often captured in her more than 300 oil paintings. She moved to Owosso in the 1980's and became a member of the Shiawassee Arts Council where she was once a featured artist. Her love was always unconditional. Lela shared her earthly wealth with anyone in need. Nothing brought her more happiness in her later years than watching her grandchildren grow. She also found immense joy playing with her great and great-great-grandchildren. Lela was known to many as "Grandma Honey" because of her kind and loving spirit. She is survived by her children, Jack N. Hon of Redding, CT, Gordon E. (Marsha) Hon of Long View, TX, and Linda R. (Bill) Hill of Owosso; grandchildren, Scott Warren of AZ, Kerry Hon of NJ, Michael (Marni) Hon of NJ, Ken Hon of AZ, Marc (Erlinda) Hon of AR, Bryan Rowsey of TX, Bridgette Rowsey of TX, Alexandra (John) Ayers of OK, Elizabeth Valdez of TX, Laura (Paul) Druker of Imlay City, Rodney (Takayoshi Nonaka) Hill of CA and Lisa (David) Hood of Owosso; twenty great-grandchildren; twelve great-great-grandchildren; brother, Jack (LaVerna) Cartwright of AZ; and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. Lela was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Emmett (Edith) Cartwright; sister, Irene (Fred) Holmes; and grandson, James Kelly Hon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shiawassee Arts Council,
Respite or the First Church of Christ, Owosso. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.nelson-house.com Oldrich "Oli" Cech
Age 77, of Owosso, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Sparrow Health System in Lansing. Oli started his tool and die apprenticeship at General Motors Institute in 1955 and then worked for Chevrolet Manufacturing in Flint before retiring in 1990. Funeral Services will be held 11 am, Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Salem Lutheran Church, with Pastor James Bare officiating. The family will receive friends at Nelson-House Funeral Home on Friday from 2 to 8 pm, with the family present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Oli was born on February 21, 1932 in Brno, Czechoslovakia, the son of Antonin and Stefanie (Konvicova) Cech. He came to the United States with his parents in September of 1948 and attended Owosso High School, graduating in 1952. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On April 30, 1960 he married Patricia Ann Pokorny. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, the Conservation Association, the NRA, the V.F.W., Post #9455 and he was the leader of the Lutheran Pioneers. He was an avid Detroit Red Wings fan and enjoyed playing minor league hockey. He also liked to fish and spent many hours in his garden. Family always came first, especially his grandchildren. He loved attending and watching all of their sporting events. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; children, Carl Cech, David (Tammy) Cech and Susan L. (Brian) Sanderson; granddaughter, Sarah (James) Briggs II; four grandsons, Brian, Anthony, Alek and Logan; and great-granddaughter, Chevelle. He was predeceased by his parents. Memorial contributions are suggested to Salem Lutheran Church or Old
Country Polka Time. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.nelson-house.com Rose M. Pabst
Age 89, of Corunna, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Memorial Healthcare, with her family at her side. A Memorial Service will be held 10 am, Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Nelson-House Funeral Home, with Deacon Gary Edington officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 9 am until the time of the service. Rose was born on July 29, 1920 in Owosso, the daughter of Glen and Catherine (Flynn) Walter. Rose worked for Redmonds, American Legion and the Eagles Club. She enjoyed shopping, traveling and being with her family. Survivors include her daughters, Janice LaGuire of Owosso, Mary Pabst of California and Shelley (Chris) Brant of Corunna; grandchildren, Brian Allen, Renee' (Art) Moya, Rachel (Tim) Spencer, Marlo (Chris) Hughen, Nicole Reed, Ashleigh Brant and Kyle Brant; great-grandchildren, Marisa, A.J., Zoey and Emerson; sisters, Katherine Gray and Joan Kebler of Owosso, Marjorie DeFelice of Pennsylvania, Dorothy (Duane) Hamlin of Ypsilanti; brothers, Gerald (Flo) Walter of Florida, and Leonard (Betty) Walter of Corunna; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Marjorie; her parents; brothers, Philip, William, Spencer, James and Neil; and one sister, Lurene. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Shiawassee RESD Student
Learning Center. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.nelson-house.com Loretta Jane Gorman
Age 84, of Owosso, passed away Monday, February 1, 2010 at Memorial Healthcare. Funeral Services will be held 11 am, Friday, February 5, 2010 at Nelson-House Funeral Home, with Pastor Jerry Waldon officiating. Burial will follow at Easton Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm and on Thursday from 2 to 8 pm, with the family present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Loretta was born on February 27, 1925 in Owosso, the daughter of Nick and Grace (VanHorn) Hollenback. She attended school in Henderson. On May 17, 1942 she married Mart Leroy Gorman of Easton, Michigan by Rev. Lyons at his home on Oliver Street. She is survived by her husband, Mart; children, Robert (Judy) Gorman of Owosso, Betty (Lawrence) Delmarten of Chesaning and Linda Holland of Owosso; twelve grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; and Nancy Gorman of Owosso. She was predeceased by two sons, Dan and Bobbie; granddaughter, Robin Woodworth; great-granddaughter, Emily Gorman; great-grandson, Owen; and son-in-law, William Holland. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of donor's choice. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.nelson-house.com Leo Frank Fisher
Age 86, of Owosso, passed away Monday, February 1, 2010 at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Leo was born on June 29, 1923 in Owosso, the son of Frank and Anna (Hebekeuser) Fisher. He was born and raised on the same farm he currently resided at. Leo was a dairy and crop farmer his whole life. He retired from dairy farming in 1988 and crop farming in 2008. He couldn't get away from farming all together, so he kept a few beef cattle. On October 27, 1945 he married Lois Marie Sutphen at St. Paul's Catholic Church. They had three daughters. He loved his family and grandchildren and enjoyed going to their sporting events and helping them whenever possible. Leo was known as the "go to guy" whenever anyone needed something. Some of his favorite past times included restoring old tractors and machinery in his workshop, making daily trips to his favorite donut shop to visit his friends, weekly breakfast with his best friend, Kenny DeLong, and going to auction sales with his brother, Frank. Survivors include his wife, Lois of sixty-four years; three daughters, Margaret Burl of Corunna, Kathleen (James) Sparks of Owosso and Lori (Brian) Porter of Owosso; eight grandchildren, Steve (Lynette) Burl, Lisa Burl, Heather (fiance, Matt Fredrick) Burl, Scott Sparks, Brian (Tammy) Sparks, Ashley (fiance, Dj Kline), Brooke and Taylor Porter; nine great-grandchildren, Ryan and Kevin Burl, Shonna and Zachary Frary, Ryan and Christina Sparks, Kelsie, Sidney and Aubrie Sparks; sister, Lucille (Louis) Granger of Owosso; brother, Franklin (Joana) Fisher of Owosso; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; infant sister, Margaret; infant grandson, Ryan; and son-in-law, Ronald Burl. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to wishes of
the family. Anyone wishing to send on-line condolences to the family may do so at www.nelson-house.com Raymond J. Thiede
Raymond J. Thiede passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at his home,
following a brief illness. He would have been 96 on March 12, 2010. He was a true sportsman, an avid bow and gun hunter, a dry fly and
drift fisherman. Undaunted by failure, he fished the middle grounds
of Houghton Lake whether blessed with success or not. He tied his own
dry flies, favoring behemoths. Not into catch-and-release, he once caught
a 28-inch brown trout on a fly rod at Cannon Creek, which he subsequently
dined on proudly with his family. Anyone wishing to send on-line condolences to the family may do so
at www.nelson-house.com Donald Weekley
Age 72, of Owosso, passed away Friday, January 29, 2010 at Memorial Healthcare. Donald owned and operated Weekley's RV for thirty-five years in the Owosso and Corunna area. Funeral Services will be held 1 pm, Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at the Owosso Wesleyan Church, with Rev. Ralph Baynum and Rev. Vaughn Drummonds officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. The family will receive visitors at Nelson-House Funeral Home on Monday from 11 am to 8 pm, with the family present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Donald was born on February 25, 1937 in Ravenswood, West Virginia, the son of Talmage and Ethel (Angus) Weekley. On April 14, 1956 he married Mary Levin in Scottsville, Michigan. He attended Owosso Wesleyan Church. Donald enjoyed traveling, motorcycling and he also enjoyed going to his children's and especially his grandchildren's sporting events. He was an avid golfer and looked forward to meeting the guys at the Coffee Round Table. Survivors include his wife, Mary; daughters, Sherry (Weekley) Guild, Cindy (Weekley) and Kevin Schultz; sons, Jeff and Lyn (Forgette) Weekley and Dale Weekley; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roger Weekley and Larry Weekley; three sisters, Elsie (Vaughn) Drummond, Naomi (Pete) Sandberg and Karen (Dick) Grosteffon; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by parents. Memorial contributions are suggested to Winding Creek Campground. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.nelson-house.com Mary Elizabeth Gray
Age 78, of Owosso, passed away Friday, January 29, 2010 at her residence. Mary was a secretary who had worked for several different companies through the years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 am, Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, with Fr. John Fain officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Nelson-House Funeral Home on Sunday from 6 to 8 pm, and on Monday from 9 am to 8 pm, with the family present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. A Rosary will be prayed at 7 pm. Mary was born on August 9, 1931 in Niles, Michigan, the daughter of Benjamin and Jane (Stakem) Kools. She graduated from Niles High School in 1949. On August 16, 1952 she married Donald J. Gray in Niles. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church. Mary was an avid bowler in her earlier years. She loved traveling and spending time in Florida and summers in Ludington. She enjoyed taking trips to the casino, playing the slots, and shopping. She was sincerely dedicated to her family and she attended all of her grandchildren's events. Survivors include her husband, Donald; son, Jim Gray of Connecticut; daughters, Jane (Byron) Sawer of Henderson, Maureen (Chris) Cannon of Owosso and Gus Gray (Kirk Rheaume) of Owosso; grandchildren, Mollie and Brennen Sawer, Kristen (and special family friend, Jacob Vondrasek who is currently serving in the United States Marine Corps.), Kayla and Christopher Cannon; brother, Jack (Lynn) Kools of Owosso; sister, Patricia Bonfoey of Alpena; sister-in-law, Betty Syson of Niles; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; and two brothers. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family or charity of donor's
wishes. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.nelson-house.com
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