Obituary:
Jeffrey Lyn Baldwin, 50, of Eaton Rapids, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, after a heroic battle with cancer.
Born June 17, 1964, to Vernon (Bud) and Ilo Baldwin in Eaton Rapids, Jeff graduated from Eaton Rapids High School class of 1982.
He was employed as a certified records manager for the State of Michigan where he worked since 2006. He was also a member of ARMA for 27 years.
Jeff enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially his sons, Ian and Aaron. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing paintball, golf, bonfires and spending time outdoors. He loved helping his sons with their sporting events and also coached Aaron�s basketball team. Jeff had many friends. He was a man of integrity with a very friendly personality; once a friend always a friend.
Preceding him in death was his father, Vernon (Bud) Baldwin.
Surviving are his wife of 22 years, Teresa (Ruemenapp) Baldwin; two sons, Ian Baldwin, Aaron Baldwin; mother, Ilo Baldwin; three brothers, Mike Baldwin, Kevin (Diana) Baldwin and Doug Baldwin, all of Eaton Rapids; nephew, Kevin Baldwin Jr.; father- and mother-in-law, Dick and Margaret Ruemenapp, of Petoskey; as well as numerous other family members and friends.
Visitation will be 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Sept, 30, at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel with a eulogy at 7 p.m. by Debbie Gearhart.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Palliative Care, 2675 S. Cochran Road, Charlotte, MI 48813 in Jeff�s name.
- Petoskey News, September 30, 2014

 

 

Obituary:
Richard M. Ruemenapp, known to his friends as "Dick", passed from this life on Friday afternoon, April 28, 2017 at Mallard Cove, at the age of 83.
His family plan to remember and celebrate his life with a Funeral Mass that will take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church; Fr. Dennis Stilwell will act as celebrant. Visitation is planned for Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Stone Funeral Home, a rosary service will take place at 7p.m., visitation time will also be held in the church gathering space on Tuesday beginning at 9:30 a.m.
He was born in Detroit, on January 24, 1934 to Charles and Josephine (Ringle) Ruemenapp and attended Detroit Catholic Schools. On October 12, 1953 he entered service with the United States Army, he was assigned to the Third Armored Division and was stationed at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. He was honorably discharged on October 11, 1955. Following his military service, Dick enrolled in college and attended Walsh College of Business and Accounting in Detroit, eventually earning a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. In the early 1960's he married Mary Ann Stepowski, she sadly preceded him in death in 1977.
Dick moved north in 1981 with his young family settling in Petoskey, shortly thereafter on November 6, 1982 he married Margaret (Lilly) Blachut, and together Dick and Margaret raised seven children. Dick has worked for nearly all of his professional life in accounting, for both area businesses and privately. On December 31st this last year, Dick retired after many years as the Business Manager of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Dick's children will remember him fondly as an incredible roll model; honorable and honest to a fault, and always there to offer support and advice. His Catholic faith was central to his life, for many years he was an active member of the Teams of Our Lady, a group that endeavors to bring closer married couples through the Sacrament of Marriage. In his free time he enjoyed reading and travel, he also loved playing cards and was a skilled bridge player.
Dick is survived by his loving wife Margaret and by their children, Teresa Baldwin of Eaton Rapids, Elizabeth (Armin) Doerr of Germany, Rick (Kate) Ruemenapp of Hudsonville, John Ruemenapp (Laura Arnold) of Marshall, Tina Blackman of Petoskey, and Andrew (Christie) Ruemenapp of Denver, Colorado. Dick is also survived by 15 grandchildren, Margaret, Adam, Ian, Gabby, Julian, Alexander, Sabrina, Dylan, Isabel, Jacob, Jordan, Aaron, Joey, Emma and Miles; and by his brother, Charles (Bernice) Ruemenapp, and sister Ruth Tessmer, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Including his wife Mary Ann he was also preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer Jensen-Colfer and by his sister Doris Arickx.
- Stone Funeral Home

 

Documents:
1940 US Census, Lima, OH

Burial monument, St Anthony Cemetery, Columbus Grove, OH

Obituary:
Pearl C. (Urschalitz) Goodwin, 93, of Columbus Grove, died 9:20 p.m. April 1 at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. She was born Jan. 27, 1909, in Findlay to Louis and Matilda (Mailluchet) Urschalitz. On Aug. 19, 1939, she married Stanley W. Goodwin, who preceded her in death July 11, 1982. Survivors include a daughter, Judy (Jim) Dunn of Columbus Grove; a brother, Charles (Opal) Urschalitz of Findlay; a sister, Peg (Jim) Logdson of Findlay; six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Bernadette Karcher and Louise Tighe; and seven brothers, Edward, Leo, James, Louis, Richard, William and Norbert Urschalitz. Mrs. Goodwin was a retired teacher, having taught at Bascom, Findlay, Ridgervile Corners, Painesvile, Ottawa Sts. Peter and Paul and Columbus Grove schools. She was a graduate of Findlay High School and Bowling Green State University, with a master's degree in education. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Columbus Grove, and its Altar Rosary Society. She was also a member of Ohio Retired Teachers' Association, Putnam County Retired Teacher's Association and Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, the Rev. Bernard Kokocinski and Deacon Tom Niese officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove, where a rosary service will be 8:30 p.m. today and a scripture service will be 8:30 p.m. Thursday
- Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove, OH

Burial monument, Salt River Cemetery, Shepherd, MI

Burial monument, Highland Cemetery, St Joseph County, IN

Burial monument, Highland Cemetery, St Joseph County, IN

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Birth Record, Hamilton County, OH

Obituary:
Frances Louise Perkins Leatham DeLong, 85, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012, in Milan, Ind., where she was a resident at Ripley Crossing. Frances was born on Oct. 7, 1926, in Millville, Ohio to Ina and Luke Perkins.
Frances graduated from Western Hills High School, in Cincinnati, in 1944. Upon graduation, Frances worked at Procter and Gamble in Cincinnati, Ohio, until her retirement in 1983, after 34 years of service. Frances worked as a telephone switchboard operator and administrative assistant at Procter and Gamble. Frances enjoyed traveling. She particularly enjoyed her trips to Las Vegas, New York City, Chicago, Mammoth Cave, and Niagara Falls with her family. She enjoyed a cruise to Alaska and vacationing in Florida and the Caribbean. She was a great decorator and enjoyed changing her home as the seasons changed and for holidays. Christmas was her favorite holiday to celebrate by decorating her home. Frances also enjoyed antique hunting with her friends and family.
She is survived by her daughter, Jo (Jody) Anne (Leatham) Krieger from Fountaintown, Ind.; granddaughter, Sheri (Krieger) Kennerk, and grandson, Shawn Parker, both from Indianapolis.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ernest (Pete) Leatham and Samuel DeLong � both veterans of World War II.
Memorial contributions can be made in her name to the Alzheimer�s Foundation.
- Greenfield Daily Reporter, Greenfield IN, April 25, 2012

Hugh with his wife Sheri Krieger-Kennerk.

Documents:
1940 US Census, Lyme, Huron, OH

Burial headstone, Lyme Cemetery, Monroeville, OH

Burial headstone, Lyme Cemetery, Monroeville, OH