Obituary:
Robert Arthur "Buster" LaBonville age 57, of St. Louis, MI, passed away suddenly Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at his home.
Cremation has taken place. There will be a gathering of family and friends at a later date.
Robert was born in Alma, MI on April 3, 1961, the son of Daniel Pechacek and Roberta (Cottrill) Hagen. Robert graduated from St. Louis High School with the class of 1980. After high school he worked in the printing industry for many years and became a color specialist.
Robert was a very caring person. He loved to make a stranger a friend. He loved spending time with family and friends outdoors with a good bonfire and BBQ. Robert was a skilled communicator and loved to make people laugh. He loved to work with his hands and was very skilled in woodworking. He was also an avid gardener.
Robert is survived by his son Bryant (Cheryl) LaBonville, and granddaughters Madison and Teagan all of Freeland, father Daniel (Christine) Pechacek of Harrison, brother Samuel (Stacy) Pechacek, sister Julie (Chris) Carr, and girlfriend Joy Helmer. Robert was preceded in death by his mother Roberta Hagen, brother Robert "Tiger" Fletcher, and aunt Barbara Brown.
- Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI.

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MONROE MARION VINING, 65, 500 Umatilla Blvd., Umatilla, died Wednesday. Born in Morley, Mich., he moved to Umatilla from Pahokee in 1981.
He was a retired roofer and a Protestant. Survivors: wife, Melissa; daughters, Terry Sporcic, Brant, Mich., Cheryl Patterson, Montrose, Mich.;
stepsons, R.N. Brandt, Brant, Mich., Marvin McCall, Leesburg, Lewis McCall Jr., Texas; stepdaughters, Lillian Fore, Weirsdale, Linda Weimann,
Saint Marys, Ga., Loretta Bailey, Okeechobee, Kathy Bailey, Tennessee; brothers, Ray, Roger, both of Michigan; 24 grandchildren. Beyers Funeral Home, Umatilla.
-Orlando Sentinel, July 10, 1986
Son of Lester Raymond Vining and Laurel Vivian Ladner
During World War II, Monroe served in the U.S. Army with Battery C, 259th Coast Artillery Battalion, Harbor Defense (Separate), which supported the Guadalcanal Campaign with 155mm artillery support.

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Marriage Record, Jay County, IN

Burial monument, Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria, OH

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Marriage Record, Jay County, IN

Burial monument, Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria, OH

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Norma E. Hunker, 83, formerly of Glenview Drive, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004 at Good Shepherd Home, where she was a resident.
She was born Oct. 31, 1920 in Tiffin to Edward and Pearl Simonis. She married Charles B. Hunker on Dec. 31, 1939 in Tiffin.
Norma is survived by her husband, Charles. She is also survived by three daughters, Connie L. Thompson, Fostoria; Mrs. Gary (Cynthia) Davis, Bloomdale; Christine K. Hunker, Tiffin; one sister, Marjorie Riley, Tiffin; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Pearl Simonis.
Mrs. Hunker was a homemaker. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. She graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School in 1938. She was a former member of Fostoria Chapter #94 Order of the Eastern Star, former Girl Scout leader and cook at the YMCA.
Funeral services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dr. Larry Knigga officiating. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hope Lutheran Church or to the charity of the donor's choice.
- Harrold-Florianna Funeral Home

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Burial Monument, Ford Cemetery, Bannister, MI

   

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1940 US Census, Elba, Gratiot, MI
Burial Monument, Ford Cemetery, Bannister, MI

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Margaret Keller, 79, of Ashley, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.
Funeral Services were held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oakley, MI on Saturday, October 29, 2016, with Rev. David Mielke officiating. Burial was at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.
Margaret was the daughter of Peter and Mildred (Tihlarik) Benedick. She graduated from Ashley High School. Margaret married Donald Duane Keller on August 17, 1957; Don passed away on April 17, 1995.
Margaret enjoyed cooking and delivering meals to family and friends, shopping and running the roads. She liked attending her grandchildren's sporting events and teaching them how to cook. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Margaret was a very active member of the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church and a member of the choir and Ladies Aid.
She is survived by her children; Crystal and Larry Mepham, Mark (Lynn) Keller, Janet Kies, Judi and Michael Anderson, Cynthia and Kurt Hrabal, David and Lynnette Keller, grand children; Kristin and Scott Taylor, Gina and Ryan Petty, Emily and Jason Miller, Christopher Holton, Raychel Keller, Hunter Hrabal, Landon Hrabal, Rylyn Hrabal, DJ Keller, and Cole Keller, great grandchildren; Monica, Kelly, Cohen, Logan, Jameson, Eden, Colton and Christopher and her siblings; Patricia and Jim Wicke, Rita and Pat Cordray, Pete and Rene Benedick, and Deb and Don Wilson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald, and sister Mildred Turner.
Memorials contributions may be made to Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Oakley, MI.
- Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan

Burial monument, St Josephs Cemetery, Avon, OH

 

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David Jackson Catlett, 76, died at 11 p.m. Oct. 16, 2009, at St. Rita�s Medical Center, Lima.
He was born May 29, 1933, in Lima to Frank �Jerry� and Ruby Violet Haggard Catlett, who preceded him in death. On Sept. 8, 1957, at the First Church of God in Lima, he married Dolores Joyce Wendel, who died June 4, 2000.
Mr. Catlett graduated from South High School in 1951. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War. Upon re-entering civilian life, he was employed by the city of Lima, first with the Streets Department and then with the Lima Fire Department. In 1968, he and his family moved to Bradenton, Fla. He joined the Bradenton Police Department, where he retired as deputy police chief in 1994. He was a life member of American Legion Post 96, Lima, where he served as the adviser to the Sons of the American Legion from 2007 to 2009. He was also a member of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 21, Lima, and a member of St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid reader, loved watching old movies and enjoyed solving crossword puzzles. He was extremely proud of his Irish heritage.
Survivors include a son, David (Sherry) Catlett, of Palmetto, Fla.; a daughter, Diana (Mark) Kruse, of Blacklick; two brothers, Frank L. (Carole) Catlett, of Lima, and Robert D. (Carolyn) Catlett, of Cambria, Calif.; three grandchildren, Jeremy Catlett, Anthony Catlett and Jamie Kruse; a brother-in-law, Larry �Joe� (Ginny) Wendel, of Loudon, Tenn.; two sisters-in-law, Judy (Ralph) Albright and Janie Lamping, both of Lima; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Siferd-Orians Funeral Home. Pastor Tom Arheit will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1275.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or Leukemia Foundation.

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Elaine G. Lester (Sluiter), age 75, of Hudsonville, passed away with her family surrounding her and went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Dr. Donald G. Lester; her daughter, Debra Dunn; her grandson, Aaron Criger; and her sister, Joyce Baird. Her memory will be cherished by her children, David (Stephanie) Lester, Dawnette Lester, Delight Lester and Diane (Rich) Sullivan; grandchildren, Scott, Sarah, Tim, Andy, Jenny, Luke, Richard, Delight, Isabel, Leysis, Lillie, Nicole and Haley; several great grandchildren; her sister and brother-in-law, Vivian and Al DeJonge and their children, Kelly, Blake, Heather and Shawn and their extended families and many other family members. Elaine graduated from Blodgett Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1955. After graduation she worked as a hospital floor supervisor in California and in New York City. In 1961 she became a Missionary for the Reformed Church in America, serving in Kuwaitt. She returned to New York where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1971, and continued her education to obtain her Master's Degree in Nursing Administration from New York University, graduating in 1973. In June of 1973 Elaine and Don were married and moved to Detroit where she became a professor of Nursing at Mercy College of Detroit. She continued her professional nursing career until her retirement. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to all Elaine's friends, family, and neighbors for their support of Elaine and the family. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 47 Jefferson, S.E. with her pastor the Rev. Chandler Stokes officiating. The service will be followed by a light lunch at which time the family will greet friends and extended family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Elaine's name to Westminster Presbyterian Church, for the establishment of the Don and Elaine Lester Memorial Fund, through the Presbyterian Foundation.
- Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service

Burial monument, St Michaels Cemetery, Kalida, OH

Burial monument, St Michaels Cemetery, Kalida, OH