LINDA J. MCMANN 
Linda J. McMann, 52, a homemaker, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City, Michigan.
She lived in Hale, Michigan for five years and was previously from Wixom, Michigan.
She was born August 31, 1947 in Flint, Michigan the daughter to Henry and June (Hammond) Heal.
She married Earl B. McMann on May 26, 1978 in Clearwater, Florida.
She was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hale, Michigan.
She is survived by her husband, Earl; three sons, Earl H. and Debby McMann of Auburn, Michigan, David and Ronna Kern of Hale, Michigan and Darren and Veronica Kern of St. Clair, Michigan; a step-son, Todd and Rose McMann of Capac, Michigan; a step-daughter, Crystal and Fred Rosseau of Capac, Michigan; nine grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and four brothers.
She was preceded in death by her father, Henry T. Heal; her mother, June Hammond; and a son, Douglas Kern.
Funeral services were observed Wednesday, May 24, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette with Rev. Gary Nehring officiating. 
Cremation followed the service at the Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City, Michigan. Memorials may be given to the family.

LOUISE M. AGAR 
Generous neighbor, loving mother and grandmother Louise M. Agar died after a lengthy illness in Convenant Care (St. Lukes) in Saginaw on May 16, 2000 at the age of 84.
She was born in the Decker area August 11, 1915, the daughter to the late Orton and Catherine (Schwegler) Klinkman.
On January 1, 1942, she married Roy Agar. They were married for almost 55 years until his death on November 16, 1996.
She was a homemaker and help-mate on the family dairy farm.
She attended Pidd School, worked in several homes caring for others and was employed by Dr. Webster for several years before marriage. She was a charter member of the Marlette Hospital Auxiliary of which she has been a member for 49 years. She did volunteer work as a Grey Lady and also worked in the hospital gift shop. She was a past 4-H leader and active member of the Germania Lutheran Ladies Aid. She was a past Friendship Club and Farm Bureau member. She enjoyed cooking, her family and traveling with her husband Roy.
She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn (Leon) Trainor of Snover; her son, Keith Agar of Marlette; grandsons, Michael Trainor of Marlette and David and Steven Trainor of Snover; sisters, Margaret (Vyron) Beulter of Kingston and Laura Dale of Marlette; brother, Wilfred (Arlene) Klinkman of Smiths Creek and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy; parents, Orton and Catherine Klinkman; and a brother, Charles Klinkman.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, May 19, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette with Rev. Kenneth Parker officiating. Burial was be in the Marlette Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the donation of your choice.
Acting as casketbearers were Michael Trainor, David Trainor, Linwood Dale, Glen Klinkman, Dennis Klinkman, Ron Beulter and Eugene Beulter.

ROBERT L. REYNOLDS 
Robert L. Reynolds, 75 of Summerfield, Florida, passed away May 18, 2000 at his residence.
He was born in Jackson, Michigan and moved to Florida in 1978 from Marlette, Michigan.
He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and was retired as a service representative for the mobile home industry.
He was a member of the Pentecostal Faith Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Reynolds of Summerfield; two daughters, Debbie Friday of Ocala, Florida and Diane Reynolds of Leesburg, Florida; one son, Robert "Bobby" J. Reynolds of Belleview, Florida; two sisters, Irene Saunders of Ostego, Michigan and Bessie Walz of Jackson, Michigan; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Carl Rex Heussner.
Funeral services were conducted at the Hiers Belleview Funeral Home, Belleview, Florida.

DONALD J. DALE 
Donald J. Dale, 83, a farmer, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2000 at his home in Marlette. He was a life long resident of Marlette.
He was born on May 8, 1917 in Marlette, the son of the late James and Frances (Boyne) Dale.
He married Laura Klinkman of November 17, 1945 in Marlette.
He was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church, M.M.P.A., D.H.I.A., and the Sanilac Farm Bureau.
He is survived by his wife, Laura; a son, Linwood and Elizabeth Dale of Marlette; two daughters, Deanna and Tom Stamp of Marlette and Cathy and Jack Nickens of Marlette; a brother, Floyd and Hilda Dale of Marlette; a sister, Eleanor Eagle of Sandusky; 10 grandchildren, Brian and Ginger Stamp, Lisa and Mike Laskey, Laura Stamp, Jamie Dale, Robert Dale, Jonathan Dale, Anthony Dale, Mike and Lore Nickens, Mark Nickens, Matt Nickens and one great-grandson, Owen Laskey.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Dale; his mother, Frances Boyne; and a sister, Ruth Neuman.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette with Rev. Kenneth Parker of the Second Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment was at Germania Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Second Presbyterian Church. 

JEFFERY ALLEN NAUKA 
Jeffery Allen Nauka, 18, of Snover died Tuesday, May 2, 2000 at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan.
He was born August 30, 1981 in Cass City, Michigan.
He was currently in the 11th grade at Cass City High School.
He is survived by his mother, Kathleen & Gregory Stier of Romeo; father, Thomas Nauka of Snover; brother, Joseph A. Nauka age 16; grandfather, Edward Nauka of Decker and grandmother, Marion Moskow of Allenton.
A Memorial Service was held Friday, May 5, 2000 at 2:00 PM at the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette with Rev. David Mercer officiating. Cremation was at Sunset Valley Crematory, Bay City, Michigan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given for family wishes.
Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette.

MARY T. BOYLE 
Mary T. Boyle, 77, a retired foster care worker, died Thursday, May 11, 2000 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan.
Mrs. Boyle has lived in North Branch Michigan for 40 years. She was born July 14, 1922 in North Branch, the daughter of the late D.L. and Etta Mae (Loucks) Blackmer. 
She married Charles Boyle November 24, 1962 in North Branch, he passed away August 26, 1992.
Mrs. Boyle worked 27 years in Foster Care, 5 years at the Allen Home Health Care in Cass City and 20 years for M.K. Chambers Machine Shop in North Branch.
She is survived by two sons: Kelly and Kim Boyle of Attica, and Stan and Margaret Lewiski of North Branch; three daughters: Bernadean and John Clothier of Flint, Barbara Cripps of Acworth, GA, Kendra and Russell Richmond of Clifford; five step sons: Jerome Boyle of North Branch, Lyle Boyle of Davison, Earl Boyle of North Branch, Cecil and Corine Boyle of North Branch, Lowell and Sally Boyle of Tennessee; four step daughters: Helen and Melvin Meservey of Saginaw, Mina Mae and Norman Haggadone of St. Helens, Caroline Woodward of Lapeer, Harlene Chambers of North Branch; three brothers: Martin and Thersa Blackmer of Marlette, Clayton Blackmer of California, Donald and Elaine Blackmer of Almont; two sisters: Minnie Kile of North Branch, Beatice and Stan Hobson of Detroit, 18 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, several step grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles, her father, D.L. Blackmer, and her mother, Etta Mae Loucks, brothers Amos, Walter, David, Charles, John, Elwood, L.D., Neil Blackmer, sisters Ruby Smith, Ella Baker, step daughter Ellen Ann Walker and grandchildren Shelby, Kelly Jr., Christian.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 13, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette with Fr. Jude Ellinghausen officiating. Cremation will follow the funeral at the Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City, Michigan.
Donations may be given to the American Cancer Society or Lapeer Co. Hospice.
Visitations were held at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette on Friday 3:30 pm to 9:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am until the time of service. 

EDWIN WILHELMSEN 
Funeral services for Edwin "Big Ed" Wilhelmsen, 61, of Navasota were conducted Tuesday , March 21 at Nobles Funeral Chapel.
The Rev. Henry Sanders of Faith Outreach officiated.
Wilhelmsen died at 7:20 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2000 at Houston V.A. Medical Center. He was born on September 7, 1938 in Deford, Michigan, the son of Homer and Lydia (Cooper) Wilhelmsen. He was a member of the Bryan VFW, U.S. Army retired after 22 years, and worked for Morgan Drive Away for 23 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lydia Cribley; brother, Larry Wilhelmsen; sons, Billy Joe Wilhelmsen and Edwin Wilhelmsen Jr. His father, Homer Wilhelmsen of Marlette, has since passed away.
Surviving are his wife, Judy Wilhelmsen of Navasota, sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Jeannie Kellar of Navasota, John and Angie Kasdorf of Kingston; daughters and sons-in-law, Louise Ann Mitchell of Missouri, Susan Sumner, Jesse Wilhelmsen and Allen McGrath, all of Navasota, Jeanne and Calvin Kogelman of Washington, Mich.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ernest and Joan Williamson, Gerald and Karen Cribley, all of Zephyrhills, Fla., David and Susie Wilhelmsen of Dowling, Mich., Leo and Lynn Cribley of Dansville, Mich.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marge and Tom Raven of Houghton Lake, Mich., Mary Alexander of Navasota, Erma and Richard Wells of Bellaire, Mich., and Jo Ann Cribley of DeWitt, Mich.; 12 grandchildren, Twanna and Jim Hardesty, Robert Berrier, Barbara Berrier, Shawnna Mitchell, Angela Fultz, Kristen Kogelman, Lauren Tanner Dandron, and Misty, Sarah and D. J. Waun, along with a number of other relatives.

RUTH MAY LIBKUMAN 
Ruth May Libkuman, 88, of Goodrich, Michigan, formerly of Marlette, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2000 at the Genesys Health Park Hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
She lived in Goodrich for the past 22 years.
She was born on June 5, 1911 in Caro, Michigan, the daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Moore) Brown. She graduated from Caro High School in 1929, and married Burleigh Libkuman on July 30, 1933 in Marlette. He preceded her in death on April 30, 1981.
She was a life member of the Marlette First Presbyterian Church and Marlette Eastern Stars Chapter #199.
She is survived by a daughter, Burleyne and Rob Slater of Goodrich; a sister, Orpha Graham of Prudenville, Michigan; two granddaughters, Deleyne and Douglas Hayes of Linden, Michigan and Dana and Paul Manion of Goodrich; a grandson, Daniel Slater of Goodrich; and a great-grandson, Bobby Manion of Goodrich.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Burleigh; her father, Charles Brown; and her mother, Ethel Moore.
Graveside services were conducted at the Indianfields Township Cemetery in Caro on Friday, May 5, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Daniel Bowman officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Genesys Rehabilitation Department, Genesys Health Park Hospital in Grand Blanc.
Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette. 

THELMA MAE LAMBERT 
Thelma Mae Lambert, 87, of Marlette, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2000 at the Marlette Extended Care Facility in Marlette.
She was born on December 26, 1912 in Clifford, the daughter of the late George and Myrtie (West) McNeil. She was a life long area resident and a 1931 graduate of Clifford High School.
She married Orville Lambert on August 29, 1931 in Clifford. He preceded her in death on January 14, 1981.
She was a member of the Marlette RLDS church.
She enjoyed flying, camping and being on the go.
She is survived by a son, Wayne and Toots Lambert of Marlette; a daughter, Doris Ann and Ron Brief of Frankenmuth; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Orville Deneen on August 31, 1999; brother, Don and Melvin McNeil; and a sister, Doris Kirkpatrick.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 6, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette with Elders Virgil and Beverly Ryan officiating. Interment was in the West Burlington Township Cemetery, Silverwood.
Pallbearers included Terry Lambert, Tim Lambert, Roger Brief, Ron W. Brief, Tom Lambert and Mike Lambert.
Memorials may be made to the Marlette Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 

BERNIE WARREN ODE 
Bernie Warren Ode, 88, of Marlette died Saturday, April 22, 2000 at Marlette Extended Care Facility in Marlette, MI.
He was born February 2, 1912 in Marlette, Michigan the son of the late Fred and Emma (Douglas) Ode. He as a lifelong area resident.
He married Eloise Summerville on July 4, 1940, she died in 1966. 
He married Martha (Heimbach) Pollak on November 20, 1969.
He was a gas station attendant for many years, and worked for Marlette Coating.
He is survived by his wife Martha, son John & Mary Ode of Clifford; two stepsons: John & Linda Pollak of Southfield, & Steve Pollak of Arizona, one sister: Bernice Wiegert of Marlette; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by two daughters, Linda in 1973 and Lila Mears in 2000; two sisters, Carrie and Minnie.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 1:30 pm at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette with Rev. Richard Bokinskie officiating. Interment was in the Marlette Cemetery in Marlette.
Memorials may be made to the Marlette Extended Care Facility. 

L. GENEVIEVE CURTIS 
L. Genevieve Curtis, age 80, of Marlette, Michigan died Monday, September 25, 2000 at The Arbors of Toledo Nursing Home in Toledo, Ohio.
She was born February 13, 1920, in Pontiac, Michigan daughter to the late Floyd and Flora (Thompson) Reid.
She graduated from Kingston High School in 1938. Married Clifford Curtis June 25, 1938 in Kingston, Michigan, he preceded her in death on April 7, 1976.
Mrs. Curtis has lived in the Marlette area since 1940.
He was the head cook for Marlette High School for 10 years, retiring in 1980.
She is survived by three daughters: Nancy and Ken Chard of Fort Myers, FL, Ruth and John Kopko of Kingston, MI, Diane and Max Foster of Marlette; one sister Frances Ruggles of Holland, MI, Carolyn Curtis Bonner daughter-in-law of Airy, MD, 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clifford, her parents Floyd and Flora Reid, son Eugene Curtis, brothers Clayton Reid and Clark Garra.
Funeral services were held Thursday, September 28, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette, MI with Eric Foster officiating. Burial has held in the Marlette Cemetery in Marlette. Memorials may be given to the Marlette Community Hospital or the donation of your choice.
Casket Bearers were: Greg Chard, Jeff Chard, John A. Kopko Jr., Brian Curtis, David Mason, Greg Seiman, Ken Kooy, Matt Kopko, Danny Negin and Bill Herron.
Arrangement were made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Inc. Marlette, MI.

THOMAS DALE ELLIOTT 
Thomas Dale Elliott, age 79, of Sebring, FL. died Monday, Sept. 11, 2000 at his Sebring residence. He was born on October 24, 1920 in Fenton, MI. The son of Eldred E. and Ida (Kjose) Elliott. He was raised in Marlette, MI. and graduated from Marlette High School in 1938. In his youth he was a middle weight boxer in the Golden Gloves.
He served in the Marine Corps during WWII, a recipient of the purple heart. He married Margie Wanklin in 1944. She preceded him in death in 1995.
He retired as a rural mail carrier from the Marlette Post Office in 1979 after 28 years. In 1968 Tom was chosen "Outstanding Carrier of the Year," one of the highest awards that can be given a mail carrier, by the National Rural Letter Carriers Assn. He served as Chaplain for the Rural Letter Carriers Assn. for many years.
He was chaplain of the American Legion Post 162, Marlette, MI. for 14 years. He was Cubmaster of Boy Scout Pack #328 in Marlette and served as chaplain for the Boy Scout Blue Water Council for many years.
In 1972, he became a full pledged Baptist Minister. His first church was the Clifford Baptist Church, Clifford, MI. He was an avid poet and he had 3 books printed of his poems.
He left Marlette in 1979. They lived in Wichita, KS, Bethany, OK and in 1985 they moved to Sebring, FL.
He is survived by his 2nd wife, Gloria (McClane) Elliott of Sebring, son Thomas and wife of Perris, CA, son Mark and family of Oklahoma City, OK and daughter Karen Rhodes and family of Raleigh, NC. Sisters, Dorothy Moore of Clifford, MI, Wilma Woodard of Sandusky, and Marilyn Hanchuck of Rocky Mount, NC. and brothers, Jim and Bob Elliott, both of Marlette. Ten grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Stella Tubbs, a brother Orville, a sister Helen Buckley and a grandson, Matthew Scott son of Mark and Jeannie Elliott.
Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 15, 2000 at Maranatha Baptist Church, Sebring, with burial at Florida National Cemetery Bushnell, FL. Arrangements by Morris Funeral Chapel, Sebring, FL.

LOWELL R. COTTER 
Lowell R. Cotter, 90, a life long resident of Marlette, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at the Marlette Community Hospital.
He was born on November 2, 1909, the son of the late Leslie and Flora (Howard) Cotter.
He married Sylvia Wilber on September 29, 1928 in Boyne City, Michigan. She preceded him in death on November 11, 1982.
He worked for the Sanilac County Road Commission, Guerdon Industries and was an auto mechanic.
Survivors include a daughter, Belva and Robert Clark of Marlette; two granddaughters, Cathy Brown of Marlette and Connie and Frank Easlick of Kingston; six great-grandchildren, Rebekka, Derik, and Melissa Brown of Marlette and Amanda, Gary and Emily Taylor of Kingston; and one sister, Margie Jackson of Imlay City, Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia; parents, Leslie and Florence Cotter; a son, Albert Cotter; a grandson, Craig Clark; and brothers, Cecil and Vernon Cotter.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette with Pastor Tim Perrin of the Hope Lutheran Church officiating.
Interment was at the Marlette Cemetery.
Acting casket bearers were Leslie Jackson, Roger Jackson, Mike Jackson, Derik Brown, Kevin Turner and Russell Apple.
Memorials may be made to the Hope Lutheran Church of United Hospice.

L. GENEVIEVE CURTIS 
L. Genevieve Curtis, age 80, of Marlette, Michigan died Monday, September 25, 2000 at The Arbors of Toledo Nursing Home in Toledo, Ohio.
She was born February 13, 1920, in Pontiac, Michigan daughter to the late Floyd and Flora (Thompson) Reid.
She graduated from Kingston High School in 1938. Married Clifford Curtis June 25, 1938 in Kingston, Michigan, he preceded her in death on April 7, 1976.
Mrs. Curtis has lived in the Marlette area since 1940.
He was the head cook for Marlette High School for 10 years, retiring in 1980.
She is survived by three daughters: Nancy and Ken Chard of Fort Myers, FL, Ruth and John Kopko of Kingston, MI, Diane and Max Foster of Marlette; one sister Frances Ruggles of Holland, MI, Carolyn Curtis Bonner daughter-in-law of Airy, MD, 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clifford, her parents Floyd and Flora Reid, son Eugene Curtis, brothers Clayton Reid and Clark Garra.
Funeral services were held Thursday, September 28, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette, MI with Eric Foster officiating. Burial has held in the Marlette Cemetery in Marlette. Memorials may be given to the Marlette Community Hospital or the donation of your choice.
Casket Bearers were: Greg Chard, Jeff Chard, John A. Kopko Jr., Brian Curtis, David Mason, Greg Seiman, Ken Kooy, Matt Kopko, Danny Negin and Bill Herron.
Arrangement were made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Inc. Marlette, MI.

THOMAS DALE ELLIOTT 
Thomas Dale Elliott, age 79, of Sebring, FL. died Monday, Sept. 11, 2000 at his Sebring residence. He was born on October 24, 1920 in Fenton, MI. The son of Eldred E. and Ida (Kjose) Elliott. He was raised in Marlette, MI. and graduated from Marlette High School in 1938. In his youth he was a middle weight boxer in the Golden Gloves.
He served in the Marine Corps during WWII, a recipient of the purple heart. He married Margie Wanklin in 1944. She preceded him in death in 1995.
He retired as a rural mail carrier from the Marlette Post Office in 1979 after 28 years. In 1968 Tom was chosen "Outstanding Carrier of the Year," one of the highest awards that can be given a mail carrier, by the National Rural Letter Carriers Assn. He served as Chaplain for the Rural Letter Carriers Assn. for many years.
He was chaplain of the American Legion Post 162, Marlette, MI. for 14 years. He was Cubmaster of Boy Scout Pack #328 in Marlette and served as chaplain for the Boy Scout Blue Water Council for many years.
In 1972, he became a full pledged Baptist Minister. His first church was the Clifford Baptist Church, Clifford, MI. He was an avid poet and he had 3 books printed of his poems.
He left Marlette in 1979. They lived in Wichita, KS, Bethany, OK and in 1985 they moved to Sebring, FL.
He is survived by his 2nd wife, Gloria (McClane) Elliott of Sebring, son Thomas and wife of Perris, CA, son Mark and family of Oklahoma City, OK and daughter Karen Rhodes and family of Raleigh, NC. Sisters, Dorothy Moore of Clifford, MI, Wilma Woodard of Sandusky, and Marilyn Hanchuck of Rocky Mount, NC. and brothers, Jim and Bob Elliott, both of Marlette. Ten grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Stella Tubbs, a brother Orville, a sister Helen Buckley and a grandson, Matthew Scott son of Mark and Jeannie Elliott.
Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 15, 2000 at Maranatha Baptist Church, Sebring, with burial at Florida National Cemetery Bushnell, FL. Arrangements by Morris Funeral Chapel, Sebring, FL.