|
|
|
|
|
|
Area Deaths
|
Hollie Junior Meadows, age 83, of San Bernardino, California and formerly of Fowlerville, Michigan, passed away on December 28, 2009 following an extended illness from the effects of a stroke. He had been a resident of the Valley Healthcare Center where he had been well cared for and loved by his nurses and his roommate, Donald, for the past several years.
He was born on September 29, 1926 in Princeton, West Virginia to Leota and Hollie Meadows, Sr. After living his teenage and young adult life in Princeton and following a stint in the Navy, Hollie and his wife, Myrtle, moved their family in the 50’s to Michigan, first to Fenton and then to Fowlerville, where they lived for over 25 years.
Hollie used his vast carpentry skills to continue remodeling and expanding the family home to accommodate his eight children and their growing families. In addition to being an avid hunter, a gardener and lover of his many four-legged friends, he was also a good father, husband, grandfather and friend to many. Papo– you will be missed by all.
Hollie worked years for several manufacturing companies in Michigan before moving with his wife to California in the 80’s. He was a big part in daughter Pam's and son-in-law Mario's business and in their children's lives.
In addition to his parents, his wife of 58 years, Myrtle Lowe Meadows; his daughter, Patricia Meadows; his brothers Bill and James Meadows, and his sister Lavella Pettrey preceded Hollie in death.
Hollie is survived by his daughters: Linda Gifford of Flint, MI; Connie Warne of Atlanta, GA; Pamela Gomez of Grand Terrace, CA; Jackie Green of Redlands, CA; his sons; Jay Meadows of Reno, NV; Gary Meadows of Houston, TX and Darryl Meadows of Ranger, GA with all of their spouses and his 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Survivors also include four of his eight siblings and all their progeny living in the Princeton, West Virginia vicinity; his sisters and half-sisters, Elsie Brookman, Francis Bowling and Evelena White; and his half-brother Benny Ferguson.
It was his request to be cremated. A Memorial service is planned for January 30, 2010 Saturday at 1 PM at Fowlerville First Baptist Church with Pastor Matt Johnson of First Baptist Church of Fowlerville officiating.
Arrangements by Niblack Funeral Home, Dillingham Liverance Chapel. www.niblackfuneralhome.com. |
|
|
Susan J. (Miller) Hargrove |
 |
 |
 |
|
Susan J. (Miller) Hargrove, age 62, of Haslett, died Friday, January 8, 2010.
She was born August 29, 1947 to Halsey and Mary Lou (Worsfold) Miller. She was a 1965 graduate of Fowlerville High School and 1969 graduate of U of M. She married Dwight J. “Jack” Hargrove on April 26, 1968.
Surviving are her husband: Jack, Son: Todd (Mary Lou) of East Lansing, two grandchildren: Collin and Matthew, siblings: Carol Kirkland of Oklahoma, Ron (Alice) Miller of Howell, Jon (Michelle) Miller of Fowlerville, Nancy Majtyka of Brighton, Judy (Joe) Wise of Mason and Halsey “Bud” (Barb) Miller of Williamston, many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother: Robert Miller and brother-in-law: Howard Majtyka.
A memorial visitation was held from January 16, 2010 at the Niblack Funeral Home, Dillingham Liverance Chapel, Fowlerville. www.niblackfuneralhome.com. |
|
Thomas D. Moore, age 73, of Fowlerville, died Saturday, January 9, 2010.
He was born October 8, 1936 in Butternut, Michigan and married Norma Cardinal in Stanton on January 30, 1955. He was an Industrial Management Consultant and was a member of Fowlerville First United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Norma, two sons: Kirt of Grand Rapids and Chris (Jennifer) of Cincinnati, five grandchildren: Corinne, Jessica, Cody, Jacob and Isaac, two great grandchildren: Caleb and Brooklyn, three sisters: Bonnie Harrington, Patsy Stone and Kate Delano and brother Chester Worden. He was preceded in death by his parents: John and Lattrell (Cheek) Moore, three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Fowlerville First United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Tarpley officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Fowlerville First United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by Niblack Funeral Home, Dillingham Liverance Chapel. www.niblackfuneralhome.com |
|
Ronald R. Rife, age 73, of Fowlerville, died at home Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009.
He was born March 25, 1936 to Herman and Jenny Rife. He married Patricia McKnight at St. Agnes Catholic Church, she survives.
Ron owned RTB Builders, was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and the NRA.
Surviving are his wife Pat; five children: Ronald (Tammy Walz) Rife, Deborah Childers, Rose (Dan) Eckert, David (Trish) Rife, and Anne (Jerry) Baker; 20 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother: Bill (Bev) Rife; and a sister: Donna Judd; plus many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter: Jill and son: Todd and sister: Norma Beemer.
Services were held on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at St. Agnes Catholic Church with Fr. James Lothamer officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Association. or Autism Society.
Arrangements by Niblack Funeral Home, Dillingham Liverance Chapel www.niblackfuneralhome.com. |
|
Michael Gerald Kelly, age 63, of Fowlerville, Michigan passed away January 1, 2010.
Michael was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 20, 1946 to Joseph and Ella Mae Kelly. He leaves behind a daughter, Peggy LaGrow and husband Mike of Howell, Michigan and his son Mike Kelly and fiancé’ Dee VanBlaricum of Fowlerville, Michigan. Mike had nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is also survived by his brother Joseph Kelly and wife Jean of Howell, Michigan; Sisters Carol Franks and husband Don of Fowlerville, Michigan and Nancy Kay Morgan and husband Steve of Brighton, Michigan.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at the Niblack Funeral Home. He will be dearly missed! |
|
Patricia J. Dennis, age 82 of Howell, passed away Monday, January 4, 2010. Born March 5, 1927 in Iosco Township, she was the daughter of Charles G. and Mary (Cord) Allen.
A life long resident of Livingston County, Patricia was a 1944 graduate of Fowlerville High School and former employee of Citizens Insurance and Howell High School. She enjoyed pinochle, crossword puzzles and especially loved following politics.
Beloved wife of the late Virgil T. Dennis (3/28/90) whom she married in Howell on May 23, 1952. Loving mother of Robert V. (Christine) Dennis of North Carolina and Robin (Patrick) Keeney of Howell. Also survived by six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and siblings, George (Muriel) Allen of Howell, Mary Lou Pena of Stockbridge and Shirley (Tom) McLenithan of Traverse City.
Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 8, at 11:00 a.m. (in-state 10:00 a.m.) at Trinity United Methodist Church, 8201 Iosco Rd., Fowlerville with Reverend Robert Miller officiating. Interment followed at Lakeview Cemetery in Howell. Arrangements were by MacDonald’s Funeral Home in Howell.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Howell High School Choir Program or the Trinity United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.macdonaldsfuneralhome.com. |
|
LaRainne F. Jones, age 91, of Fowlerville, died Monday, December 28, 2009 in Lansing.
She was born October 6, 1918 in Waverly, Iowa to Arthur and Barbara (Tiggeman) Stewart and married Sam D. Jones in Duluth on September 5, 1942. He preceded her in death in 1968.
She owned LaRainne’s Studio of Dance in Fowlerville for 25 years, taught at University of Michigan and was a member of national and local dance councils.
Surviving are two daughters: Sandra Boyd of Okemos and Sheri (Duane) Starkey of Fowlerville, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren, and a sister, Darlene Page of Iowa.
Services were held Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Niblack Funeral Home, Dillingham Liverance Chapel. www.niblackfuneralhome.com. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Page 1 of 24 |
|
|
