SKYLAR AUTUMN STEWART 
Skylar Autumn Stewart, baby, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 1999 at the Marlette Community Hospital.
She was born on March 2, 1999 in Marlette, the daughter of Terry and Tina (McIntyre) Stewart.
She is survived by her parents, Terry and Tina Stewart of Marlette, a brother, Cody of Marlette; a sister, Samantha of Marlette, grandmother, Lucille Pederson of Marlette; grandfather, David McIntyre of Mayville; grandparents, Sandra and Allan Sawyers of Kalamazoo, Michigan; great-grandparents, Arthur and Betty Pederson of Vassar, Michigan and Leonard and Gladys Kasiorek of Portage, Michigan; and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette with Pastor Tim Perrin officiating. Interment was in Marlette Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Allison Cagle Purple Technology Fund. 

ILA MARIE CAPERTON 
Ila Marie Caperton, 54, of Decker, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at Covenant Medical Center-Copper in Saginaw, Michigan.
She was born on March 10, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late John and Doris (Carroll) Kalamick.
She married Raymond Caperton on July 1, 1961 in Detroit.
She moved to the Decker area seven and one-half years ago from Detroit.
She is survived her her husband, Raymond, two sons, David and Catherine Caperton of Roseville and Donald (and fiancee Regina) Caperton of Bad Axe; a daughter, Sherry and Patrick Delacourt, Bad Axe; two brothers, Timothy Kalamick, Westland and Kenneth Kalamick of Detroit; two sisters, Elsie McAnally of Westland and Margo Blunt of Bay City; and three grandchildren, Natalie, Danielle and Shawn.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Richard; and one sister, Kathleen.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, October 30, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette with Rev. Kenneth Parker officiating.
Cremation followed the service at the Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City.
Memorials may be given to the donor's choice. 

FREDERICK S. SORENSEN 
Frederick S. Sorensen, 82, of Brown City passed away Friday, February 25, 2000 at his home.
He was born February 17, 1918 in Juhl, Michigan, the son of the late Victor and Marina (Miller) Sorensen. He was a lifelong area resident.
He married Normaleen Cooper on February 2, 1946 in Juhl.
He was a farmer and milk hauler for many years.
He was a member of the National Farmers Association and the National Rifle Association.
He is survived by his wife, Normaleen; a daughter, Charlene and David Gingell of Brown City; a son, William Sorensen of Brown City; grandsons, Fredric Gingell and Destain Gingelll, both of Brown City; a sister, Gladys Henderson of Sandusky; two brothers, William Mahaffy of Brown City and Irvin Mahaffy of Snover; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Rose and Virginia.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette with Rev. Larry VanSlambrook officiating. Interment was at Marlette Cemetery.
Casketbearers included Fredric Gingell, Destain Gingell, Larry Kohler, Donald Martus, Jerry Cooper, Dick Crothers, Larry Ingalsbee and Phillip Cooper.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the organization of the donor's personal choice. 

ORVAL KELCH 
Orval Kelch, 75, of North Branch, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2000 at the Lapeer Regional Hospital in Lapeer.
He was born on July 14, 1924 in Silverwood, Michigan, the son of the late George and Stella (Robinson) Kelch.
He was a lifelong area resident and served his country in the Army during WWII.
He married Hazel Bader on August 5, 1950 in Marlette.
He worked for 30 years at Pontiac Motors, retiring in 1979.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel; a brother, Allan Kelch of Silverwood; a sister, Theo Davy of Lapeer; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Clarence, Claude, William, Jess, Glenn, Harold, and Ivan; and a sister, Doris.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette with Rev. Keith Mead officiating. Interment was in the Rich Township Cemetery in Mayville.
Casketbearers included Ronald Bowers, Dick Miles, Wayne Gilbert, Bill Davy, Michael Bower, and Andy Tallieu.
Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association, or the American Heart Association. 

NELLIE EVELYN (INGALLS) BORDINE 
Nellie Evelyn (Ingalls) Bordine passed to her eternal home on February 25, 2000 at the Laurels of Mt. Pleasant.
She was born on July 2, 1902 to Elmer and Josephine (Peterson) Ingalls on the family farm near Charlevoix, Michigan.
Kenneth Bordine was superintendent of schools in Marlette from 1933 to 1943.
She leaves her two daughters, Lyndell Gibbs and Virginia (Ray) Kohr; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, February 28, 2000 at the First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Pleasant with Rev. Stephen Shugert officiating. Interment was at Maple Grove Cemetery, Dundee, Michigan with Rev. David and Rev. Gretchen Seidler Gibbs presiding.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Pleasant Library Fund, 1250 Watson Road, Mt. Pleasant.
Arrangements by Helms Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant. 

ARTHUR CURTIS BUESCHING 
Arthur Curtis Buesching, age 82, died Thursday, April 13, 2000 at Marlette Community Hospital in Marlette, MI. Mr. Buesching has lived in Marlette, Michigan since 1998 and was previously from Clarksburg, W.V.
He was born May 17, 1917 in Augusta, West Virginia son to the late Arthur and Esther (Stepp) Buesching.
Mr. Buesching married Martha Linch January 29, 1939 in Oakland, Maryland.
He worked for The Detroit Times, Detroit News, Flint Journal as a pressman from 1950 to 1979.
He is survived by his wife Martha, son David and Judy Buesching of Clarkston, MI; daughter Robin and Michael Emery of Trumbull, CT; brother William and Marie Buesching of Livonia, MI; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents daughter Gretchen Aldrich and sister, Sister Mary Rosaria O.P. Buesching.
Cremation has taken place at the Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City, MI.
A Memorial service was held Monday, April 17. 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at Marlette First United Methodist Church in Marlette with Rev. Daniel Bowman officiating.
Memorials may be given to the Marlette First United Methodist Church or United Hospice.
Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Inc. of Marlette, MI. 

NINA E. NOELL 
Nina E. Noell, 94, of Caro, Michigan formally of Mayville, Michigan died Monday, April 10, 2000 at Tuscola Co. Medical Care Facility in Caro, Michigan.
She was born March 10, 1906 in Reed City, Michigan daughter to the late Charles and Rose (Manley) Brezee.
She married Andrew Noell August 2, 1924 in Pontiac, Michigan. He passed away November 21, 1986.
Nina was a Nurses Aid and attended the Silverwood United Methodist Church.
She is survived by four sons: Louis and Ellen Noell of California, Andrew and Theo Noell Jr. of Brooksville, FL, Charles and Neva Noell of Lake George, MI, Jerry and Marlene Noell of White Lake, MI; four daughters: Irene Downs of Oscoda, MI, Linda and John Dudley, Pauline Hintzke and Diane Noell all from Holly, MI; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew, her father, Charles Brezee, and her mother, Rose Manley, daughter Betty Norris and son Robert Noell.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 15, 2000 at 12:30 p.m. at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette, MI, with Rev. Ron Hutchinson of the Silverwood United Methodist church officiating. Burial was held in the Perry Mt. Park Cemetery in Pontiac, MI.
Memorials may be given to the donation of your choice.
Visitation were held on Friday 1 pm to 9 pm at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette. 

VERENA HUGGETT 
Verena Huggett died April 9, 2000 at the age of 90. 
She was born in Westphalia on September 19, 1909, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Fedewa) Keilen and lived most her life in St. Johns and Marlette.
She was a homemaker and a member of St. Jose Catholic Church.
Verena married Dow Huggett in Lansing on January 7, 1933 and he preceded her in death on September 23, 1994.
Surviving are two sons: James (Edna) Huggett of Marsh, WI and Wallace (Sharon) Huggett of Marlette; two daughters: Mary (Carl) Barnes of Owosso and Lois (George) Beck of Palms, MI, 17 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, three sisters: Dorothy (John) Bower, Anita Fitzpatrick, and Mildred LaRowe, three brothers: Vincent (Madeline) Keilen, Herbert (Jeanette) Keilen, and Francis (Hilda) Keilen, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: Walter , Robert, and Fr. Ernie Keilen, and one sister, Loretta (Sr. Frances). 
Funeral Mass was celebrated 11:00 am Thursday, April 13, 2000 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery with Rev. Fr. Jose Mundadan officiating. The family received friends 2-4 and 6-8 on Wednesday at the Osgood Funeral Home with a vigil service 8:00 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials my be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund. 

JOSEPHINE TRACY 
Josephine Tracy, 72, of Marlette, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2000 at the Marlette Extended Care Facility in Marlette.
She lived in Marlette since 1967 and was previously from the Detroit area.
She was born on March 5, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Miller) Bohn.
She married Thomas Tracy on November 25, 1948 in Detroit. He preceded her in death on November 20, 1994.
She was a member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and the St. Elizabeth Woman's Council.
She is survived by four sons, Timothy Tracy of Marlette, Daniel Tracy of Marlette, David and Lori Tracy of Sandusky and Bruce and Sandy Tracy of Marlette; three daughters, Kathleen and Phil Malloy of Marlette, Rozann Ross of Marlette and Jodie and Cory Summersett of Marlette; three brothers, John Bohn of Detroit, Al and Charleen Bohn of Roseville, Michigan and Pete and Frances Bohn of Croswell, Michigan; three sisters, Irene and Charlie Rosa of Sterling Heights, Michigan, Madge "Mack" Triglia of Sterling Heights, Michigan and Regina Brendel of New Baltimore; 24 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; her father, John Bohn; her mother, Agnes Miller; her brothers, Louis and Alphonse Bohn; and a sister, Beatrice Bower.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 8, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Marlette with Fr. Richard Bokinskie officiating. Burial was at the St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Marlette.
Casketbearers were Timothy, Daniel, David, Bruce, Jason, and Devin Tracy and Nathen and Rob Ross.
Memorials may be made to the St. Elizabeth Cemetery Statue Fund.
Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette.

EDNA MAY HARRIS 
Edna May Harris, 88, of Marlette, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro, Michigan.
She was born on June 17, 1911 in Kingston, Michigan, the daughter of the late Arthur and May (McCracken) VanBlaircom.
She was a lifelong area resident.
She owned the Coffee Cup Cafe in Marlette for many years.
She is survived by three sons, Clinton and Elly Sadler of Lansing, Richard and Bette Sadler of Engadine, Michigan and Keith and Ilene Sadler of California; two daughters, Mona and Kurt Schaefer of Columbiaville and Dona and Walter Svoboda of Kingston; 18 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Harris on October 6, 1977; a brother, Foster Van Blaircom; and a sister, Amy Kelly.
Funerals services were conducted Friday, March 31, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette with Rev. Kenneth Parker officiating.
Interment was at the Marlette Cemetery.
Casketbearers included Dennis Svoboda, Greg Schaefer, Gary Schaefer, Reed Schaefer, Shawn Ramsey and Trevor Baer.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. 

ELSIE ELIZABETH KOHLS 
Elsie Elizabeth Kohls, 86, of Marlette, formerly of Caro, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2000 at Kings AFC Home in Marlette.
She was born May 13, 1913 in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of the late Richard and Augusta (Schnellert) Laube.
She married Richard Kohls on June 19, 1945 in Battle Creek, Michigan. He preceded her in death on September 26, 1971.
She moved back to Marlette six and one-half years ago from Caro. She was the founder of Teale's Cafe in Marlette in 1940 and her mother started Elsie's Restaurant in Caro and operated it until 1970.
She is survived by two nephews, Douglas and Iva May Teale of Marlette and Greg and Agnes Laube of Bay City; and two nieces, Carol Laube of Saginaw and Elaine and Ronald Reil of Flint.
Cemetery Chapel services were conducted Thursday, March 30, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at Indianfields Cemetery in Caro with Rev. Mary Dupre officiating.
Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette.

ANTHONY E. MCLEAN 
Anthony E. McLean, 23, passed away Friday, March 31, 2000 at his home in Marlette.
He lived in Marlette for 16 years and was previously from Bay City, Michigan.
He was born on December 16, 1976 in Bay City.
He is survived by five uncles, Patrick McLean of Bay City, James and Catherine McLean of Washington, Earl McLean Jr. of Bay City, Larry and Jenny McLean of Bay City and Michael McLean of Bay City; two aunts, Sheila and Wayne Versteeg of Minnesota and Gina and John Goodeyne of Minnesota; special friend Doreen Wittbrodt and staff of Marlette and 17 cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda E. McLean who passed away September 23, 1998.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 3, 2000 at the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette with Fr. Richard Bokinskie of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church officiating. Cremation at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City with burial of cremain in the St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Marlette.
Memorials may be given to the Crippled Children's Fund.

EDWARD A. MCMANN 
Edward A. McMann, 77, of Peck, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2000 in Port Huron.
He was born on June 27, 1922 in Deckerville to Ralph and Elsie McMann. He graduated from Carsonville High School and entered the Armed Forces. He served in the United States Army Second Ranger Battalion in North Africa during World War II.
He married Anna Amon on March 23, 1946.
He was a mill wright and had retired from Buick Motor Division in Flint. He was a member of the Peck American Legion Post #489. His hobbies were bowling and lapidary.
He is survived by his wife, Anna; two children, John (Sally) McMann, Ann Arbor and Elsie (Paul) McCumons, Marlette; two sisters, Dawn (Lloyd) Hansen and Gail McMann and her friend, Stan VanBlaricum; a brother, Rick (Toni) McMann; step-brothers, Kurt Samuelson, Lyle (Shirley) Samuelson and Chuck (Carol) Walters; step-sisters, Edith Crawford and Louise (Jim) Kesselring; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a stepmother, Gerri; an infant brother, Emerson; and an infant half-brother, Alec.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 1, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Ellen Burns officiating. The Peck American Legion provided military honors. Interment was at Elk Township Cemetery.
Arrangements by Carman Funeral Home.

JANICE FAYE OLSEN 
Janice Faye Olsen, 58, of Otter Lake, Michigan, passed away Monday, March 27, 2000 in Marlette.
She was born July 30, 1941 in Marlette, Michigan, the daughter of Amil and Gertrude (Mikula) Olsen.
She was a 1959 graduate of Marlette High School. She then moved to Saginaw and attended business college and worked at Draper Chevrolet.
She then moved to Detroit and worked for 17 years at the Detroit News in the payroll department.
She and 38-year partner Ed Klimek moved to Otter Lake in 1970 where she enjoyed her greenhouse and doing flower arrangements.
She is survived by her mother, Gertrude Olsen of Marlette; Walter (Ed) Klimek her partner of 38 years of Otter Lake; three sisters, Jeanine and Robert Cutler of FairPlay, S. Carolina, Maralene and Clarence Phillips of Marlette and Shareyn and Stan Walker of Imlay City; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Amil Olsen.
Cremation has taken place at the Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City.
No services are scheduled.
Memorials may be given to United Hospice.
Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette.

GILBERT LEE PARSONS 
Gilbert Lee Parsons, 64, of Kingston, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2000 at his home in Kingston, Michigan.
He was born on October 16, 1935 in Mt. Carbon, West Virginia, the son of the late Gillie and Minnie (Collins) Parsons.
He served in the U.S. Army.
He married Hettie Beverly on December 27, 1983.
He worked for 13 years at Chevrolet Gear & Axle in Detroit.
He moved to this area in 1996 from Detroit.
He is survived by his wife, Hettie; three sons, Joe Parsons of Ohio, Keith Lee Parsons of Kingston and Kevin Parsons of Kingston; four daughters, Michelle and Keith Goins of Ohio, Gloria and Donald Parsons of Detroit, Amanda Ann Parsons of Kingston and Victoria Thompson of Clinton Township; five brothers, John, Lloyd, Bill, Fred and Jimmy; five sisters, Emma, Shirley, Ruth, Hazel and Velma; and several grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette with Rev. Tim Rich officiating.
Cremation followed the service at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City, Michigan.
Memorials may be given to the family.

MILDRED ELIZABETH VAN HORN 
Mildred Elizabeth Van Horn, 93, of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2000 at Marlette Community Hospital.
She was born on February 17, 1907 in Grand Rapids to Ralph E. and Cora M. (Albright) Jones.
She married Leland H. Van Horn on December 28, 1925 in Kingston. He preceded her in death on January 12, 1988.
She was a member of the Kingston Wesleyan Church and WWI Missionary Group. She was a Sunday School Teacher for many years. She farmed with her husband for many years on Denhoff Road. She worked for several years for General Motors in the cafeteria. She served on the Koylton Township election board and worked part time at McKenny Grocery Store.
She is survived by her nephews, Robert Schons of Bonita Springs, FL. and Walter Parrott of Indianapolis, IN.; special friends, Arnold and Cora Moore of Kingston, Edna Rodenbo of Kingston, Katherine Baber of Durand; and many other friends. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Marjorie Bellmore, Thelma Aiken and Hilda Hoop; and one brother, Earl Jones.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 1, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kingston Wesleyan Church with Dr. Rudyard Fay officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Kingston Wesleyan Church.
Interment was at the Kingston Cemetery, Kingston.
Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston.

VIDA SULLIVAN 
Vida Byrne Sullivan, 96, of Marlette passed away Friday, April 28, 2000 at the Marlette Community Hospital after a very short illness.
She was born on June 5, 1903 in Marlette, the daughter of the late Maud (Peter) and Peter Byrne. She was a life long area resident.
She married O'Connel Miles Sullivan on June 19, 1923; they were together 58 years. He preceded her in death on August 12, 1981. They farmed all their lives on the farm east of Marlette.
She taught school two years before marriage. She was well known in the area for her oil and China paintings. She was a founding member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and Rosary Altar Society. She was also a member of the Flynn-Elmer Extension Group, and a member of the Flynn Township Farm Bureau.
Survivors include Robert (Barbara) Sullivan of Mount Pleasant, Mi., Jacqueline (Bernard) Freiburger of Cass City, Eleanor Sullivan of Grand Blanc, Mi., and Leo (Lucille) Sullivan of Marlette; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; plus four step-great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband O'Connel, parents Peter and Maud Byrne, brothers, Miles and Pete Byrne; and a sister, Carmen Sullivan.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 1 at the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Richard Bokinskie officiating. A Parish Vigil Service was held at the funeral chapel on Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. Interment was at the St. Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery in Marlette.
Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette. 

LENA C. HOWARD 
Lena C. Howard, 92, of Marlette, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2000 at the Marlette Community Hospital.
She was born on October 25, 1907 to the late Robert and Emma J. (Smith) Ingram.
She married David W. Howard on February 22, 1930 in Marlette. He preceded her in death on June 6, 1983.
She was a life long resident of Marlette and a member of the Bethel Church of C.M.A.
She is survived by two sons, Karl and Marlyn Howard of Marlette and Warren and Wendy Howard of Brook Park, MN., two daughters, Lois and Bruce MacRae of Cass City and Karen and Roger Thomassen of Springfield, MS., two sisters, Mae Lindsay of Marlette and Louise Custer of Marlette; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David; her father, Robert Ingram; her mother, Emma J. Smith; a daughter, Patricia North, brothers, Glen, Lee and Earl Ingram; a sister, Goldie Groat; and grandsons, David Howard and Baron North.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 1, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethel Church of C.M.A. with Pastor Jim Case officiating. Interment was at Marlette Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Bethel Church of C.M.A.
Casketbearers were Howard Cotter, Hunter Howard, Gary Muxlow, Bob Lindsay, David Custer and Robert Ingram.
Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette. 

CHARLES E. LAMB II 
Charles E. Lamb II, 75 of Engelwood, Florida, and Marlette, passed away Monday, April 24, 2000.
He was born on July 11, 1925 in Highland Park, Michigan.
He was a former resident of Lake Orion, MI.
He retired as Regional Director of the United Plant Guard Workers of America Union and retired from General Motors Corp. after 30 years.
He was a Marine veteran of WWII.
He is survived by his wife, Iris; sons, Charles Lamb III of Lake Orion, MI. and Earl Lamb of Port Charlotte, FL.; a daughter, Charlene Demuth of Port Charlotte, FL.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 1, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette with Rev. Mary G. Laub officiating. Interment was at Mooretown Cemetery in Snover.
Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette. 

THOMAS A. DIEGEL 
Thomas A. Diegel, 68, of Clio died Saturday, April 29, 2000, at McLaren Regional Medical Center. 
Mr. Diegel was born November 22, 1931 in Silverwood, Michigan to the late Norman and Elnora (Ryan) Diegel. Mr. Diegel had resided in Clio for 12 years coming from Bay City. He married Mary Jane Brusie June 13, 1953 in North Branch.
He was U.S. Marine veteran and was a member of the Bay City American Legion Post.
Mr. Diegel was a member of Saints Charles & Helena Catholic Church and the Mt. Morris Knights of Columbus. 
He was the vice president and founding partner of General Housing Corporation in Bay City.
Mr. Deigel's favorite past time was spending time with his family.
Surviving are: wife Mary Jane; 5 children: Penny and husband Paul Isenbergh of Miami, FL; Patsy and husband Kevin Schweninger of St. Petersburg, FL; Peter and wife Barbara Diegel of Clio, Paul and wife Laura Diegel of Royal Oak, Phyllis and husband Darrel Holland of Clio. 8 grandchildren: Theresa, Thomas, Jane, Jessica, Bradley, Michael, Paul Nathan and Jacob. 2 brothers: Frank Diegel of Lapeer and Jim Diegel of Fostoria and many friends. Mr. Diegel was also preceded in death by his brother Eugene and sister Reita Flannigan.
Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10:00 am, Wednesday, May 3, 2000 at Saints Charles & Helena Catholic Church in Clio with Rev. Fr. Gerald J. Ploof officiating.
Burial to follow in St. John's Cemetery in North Branch at 2:30 pm. 
Visitation has held at the Whipple-O'Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio on Monday from 1-4 and 6-9 and Tuesday from 1-8 pm.
Memorials contributions were to to made to Saints Charles & Helena Catholic Church or the Hemophilia Foundation.