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Geraldine E. Larkin Geraldine E. Larkin died July 17, 2006 at the age of 86. She was
born in Gratiot County, Michigan on July 31, 1919, the daughter of Arthur C. and Fern
(Sypher) Loudenbeck. She was a member of the Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church,
Womens Fellowship, and the AMICA Club. She retired in 1983 from the Michigan Department of
Treasury, Taxpayer Registration Section after sixteen years. Charlene K. Carter Laingsburg, MI. Age 62, died Friday, July 14, 2006, at the Norwalk Hospital. She was the wife of Jack Carter. Charlene was born April 17, 1944, in St. Johns, MI, daughter of the late Milton and Erma Argersinger Haruska. She was retired from General Motors where she had worked for over 20 years in several capacities, including telephone dispatch operator. She also enjoyed gardening, crafts and spending time with her family. Survivors also include two daughters, Denise Vuoso and her husband Frank of Norwalk, CT and Michelle Wooten and her husband Glenn of Las Vegas, NV; a sister, Patricia Carter of Haslett, MI.; two grandchildren, Faith Vuoso and Cloudia Wooten; her dog Herschel and several nieces and nephews. Charlene was predeceased by a daughter, Amy Carter, and a granddaughter, Madison Vuoso. A memorial service will be held Monday, July 24 at 11:00 a.m. at Williamston Free Methodist Church, 4400 N. Williamston Rd., Williamston MI. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made in memory of Charlene Carter to the American Cancer Society. Joseph R. Riley Hubbardston, MI Age 82, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2006 at his home. Joseph was born March 11, 1924, to John and Louise (Rockey) Riley in Hubbardston. He served his country during WWII. Joseph married Ruth Parks on November 20, 1948 at St. John the Baptist Church in Hubbardston with Fr. Fox officiating. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 182 in Hubbardston. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and most of all spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Ruth of Hubbardston; a daughter, Carol (Dan) Schrauben of Hubbardston; 2 sons, Mike Riley of Orleans, MI and Sam Riley of Hubbardston; 3 grandchildren, Tracey Doty, Holly and Justin Thelen; and one great-grandson, Tanner Doty; brothers and sisters, Betty (Carl) Geller, Lorene (Elmer) Barker, Helen Tait, Leonard Riley, Eugene (Audrey) Riley, Rita (Neil) Snyder, Janet (Pat) Burns; and a brother-in-law, Stanley Schafer. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Jack Riley and a sister, Patricia Schafer. A Funeral Mass will take place Tuesday July 18, 2006, at 4:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Hubbardston. Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 6-8 and Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. both evenings at the Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home in Carson City. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Mid Michigan Hospice.
Surviving Richard are one sister, Helen (Adam) Schaefer of Fowler, Michigan; three sons, William DuBois of San Antonio, Texas, Jay DuBois of Lansing, Michigan and Robert (Sheri) DuBois of Eaton Rapids, Michigan; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and longtime friends, Bill Wheelock and Chuck and Phyllis Trombley. He also had a very special relationship with his nephew, Keith Grant. Richard was an active member of the South Church of the Nazarene in Lansing, Michigan and also a lifelong member of VFW Post 701. In the past 10 years one of Richard's most fulfilling experiences was to reunite with the remaining Marines of his WWII battalion. Of this newly re-acquainted group, preceding him in death were J.C. Hayes, Albert Scott, Joe Bohnert and Ted Edens and surviving are Don Sering, Jessie Herrera and George Varley. Richard was an avid fisherman and hunter most of his life. In his most recent years he enjoyed spending his free time at the Miller Road Senior Center kicking butt on the pool table. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006 at the South Church of the Nazarene with Pastor DeMott officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 14, 2006 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home, 101 W. Jolly Rd., Lansing. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Hospice of Lansing in memory of Richard D. DuBois. Albert "Corky" Ensign Bannister, MI Age 82, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at the Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, Michigan.
On August 26, 1973 he married Arselia Block Sehler at the Hurd School in DeWitt, Michigan. He went with his father to sell chickens and produce at the Detroit Farmer's Market for many years. As an adult he milked cows for 17 years and he trucked cattle for area farmers for 28 years. He started working for MMPA in 1956 retiring in 1979 after 23 years of service. He enjoyed seeing his crops grow, and living in the old farmhouse. For his wife's convenience, he had an elevator installed. He took a strong interest in the three Assistive Technology Centers which his wife initiated. He made many friends while supporting those centers' activities. One of the more moving experiences in Al's life was appearing for five years in the Methodist Church dramatizations of the Last Supper, in which he played the role of Nathaniel. Corky will be fondly remembered by his outgoing personality, and his "trademark Hat." Corky was a member of Bannister United Methodist Church, where he held many different positions in the church and was a member of the United Methodist Men. He was involved with 4-H and he volunteered for the PAM Assistance Center in St. Johns, Michigan. Survivors include his wife, Arselia Ensign of Bannister, Michigan; 2 sons, Larry and Orean Ensign of Holt, MO, David Ensign of Flagstaff, AZ; 3 daughters, Linda and Donald Rosser of Elsie, MI, Elizabeth and Vernon Elliott of Dansville, MI, Cathy and Duane Hampton of Portage, MI; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Grace and Duane Green of Elsie, MI, Marjorie Glowney of Bannister, MI; 1 brother-in-law, Edgar Zimmerman of Tucson, AZ; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; 2 sisters, Mary Zimmerman and Lillian Terrell; and 2 brothers-in-law, King Terrell and Floyd Glowney. Memorials can be made to the Bannister United Methodist Church. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. |
Robert Lee
Pokorny age 52 of Corunna, Michigan died Thursday, July 13, 2006 at Shiawassee County
Medical Care Facility Corunna, MI. 
Beatrice J.
Jorae died July 13, 2006 at the age of 94. Born in Greenbush Township July 4, 1912, she
was the daughter of Anthony and Christine (Mueller) Motz and lived most of her life in
Greenbush Township. She was a graduate of St. Johns High School, County Normal and Central
Michigan University. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Altar Society,
co-organizer/charter member of St. Natalie Guild, member of Clinton County Farm Bureau,
co-organized/charter member and life member of Clinton County Chapter of MARSP, member
Rural Teachers Club, GFWC, Greenbush Golden Agers, Art Appreciation Presenter at St.
Joseph School, a volunteer at Hazel Findlay Manor, Bement Public Library and St. Johns
Public Schools. She retired as a elementary school teacher in 1971. 
Richard Dale DuBois Lansing, MI
Formerly of Eaton Rapids, MI father, grandfather, husband, brother, passed away peacefully
on Wednesday, July 12, 2006. He was born August 25, 1920 in St. Johns, the son of George
and Jessie DuBois. His wife, Virginia, infant daughter, Susan, brother, R.G. DuBois and
Russell Grant preceded Richard in death. As a World War II United States Marine Corps
veteran, Richard served in the 1st Marine Division, 3rd Platoon, Fox Company, 2nd
Battalion, 7th Regiment where he received high meritorious honors. He was previously
employed by Lansing Dairy and State Beverage. He retired from the Eaton Rapids branch of
the United States Postal Service. 
Funeral services will be at
Bannister United Methodist Church, Bannister, Michigan on Saturday, July 15, 2006 at 1:00
p.m. Visitation will be on Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday 2-8 p.m. with family present 2-4
and 6-9 p.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. Pastor John Pohl will officiate
with burial at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, Michigan. Corky was born in Turner, Michigan
on March 4, 1924 the son of Eugene Cashius and Anna (Mangelman) Ensign. He graduated from
the Elsie High School with the class of 1942 and resided most of his life in Bannister,
Michigan. He was married to Alice Horton, the mother of his children.