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Burial marker, Cliff Hill Cemetery, Versailles, Ripley, IN

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Wendell N. Wilson, 79, of South Bend passed away Friday November 15 at the Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Mr. Wilson was born at Versailles, on September 23, 1923 the son of Ralph and Ruth Neil Wilson, both deceased. He was the widower of Lorraine Anderson Wilson. He was a 1942 graduate of Versailles High School and was a graduate of the Butler University School of Pharmacy. He was a Navy veteran of WW II. Mr. Wilson was an independent pharmacist having owned and operated drug stores in South Bend, Portage. Hobart, Niles, Michigan, and Dowagiac, Michigan. He retired from the K Mart Pharmacy. Survivors include his sons, Scott Wilson of South Bend, Nels Wilson of Cassopolis, Michigan, and Joe Wilson of Grand Rapids, Michigan; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sisters Reva McGowen of Indianapolis, Eva Everage of Louisville, and Marjorie Pohle of Leesburg, Florida. He was preceded in death by his brothers Billy and Gene. Funeral services will be Thursday November 21st at 1pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Michael Hendrix officiating. Calling will be Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Versailles American Legion of which he was a member. Memorials may be given to the Versailles American Legion.
- Stratton - Karsteter Funeral Home

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Burial marker, Trinity Cemetery, Manistee, MI

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Lorraine was the daughter of Otto B. ANDERSON and Frieda M. RUBAL.
She was a graduate of Manistee High School, Class of 1941.
Lorraine had worked most of her life as a registered nurse. She retired from Berrien General Hospital in Berrien Springs.
She was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Manistee.
She was survived by: sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Elizabeth WILSON of Grand Rapids, Nels and Donna WILSON of Cassopolis, and Scott WILSON of Mishawaka, Indiana; grandchildren, Cari, Jessica, Joshua, Cody and Baylee; sister, Florence SCHUELKE of Manistee, and several nieces.
Funeral services and burial were held 7 December 1997, with the Rev. James MOEHRING officiating.
- Johnson Funeral Home, Manistee, MI

 

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POIRIER. Jules R. Poirier, 56, of New Rd., Avon, President of the Jules R. Poirier Company, died Friday (Oct. 25, 1996), at Hartford Hospital. Born in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada son of the late Tilmon Poirier and Agnes (LeBlanc) Poirier of New Brunswick, Canada, he lived in Avon since 1975. Jules owned and operated Jules R. Poirier Company, siding, roofing, and replacement windows since 1955 in the greater Hartford area which is now operated by his son Jules J. Poirier. He was member of the National Remodelers Association and St. Ann Church, Avon. He leaves his wife Vivian (Gallant) Poirier; a son, Jules J. Poirier of Avon; three brothers Paul of New Brunswick, Canada, Edgar of Canton, and Raymond of Torrington; three sisters, Ida Maillete of Avon, Jean Malliete of South Windsor, and Cecile Scheidel of Canton; and a granddaughter Julia Poirier of Grand Rapids, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday (Oct. 28), 10 a.m., directly at St. Ann Church, 289 Arch Road, Avon. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Contributions may be made to either VNA Farmington Valley Hospice, 8 Old Mill Lane, Simsbury, 06070 or the American Cancer Society, 670 Prospect Avenue, Hartford. The Hayes Huling & Carmon Funeral Home of Granby is caring for the arrangements.
- The Hartford Courant, 25 Aug 2021

 

 

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Burial marker, Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing, MI

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Gregory Deliyanne, age 89, died July 2, 2011. He was born February 26, 1922, in Grand Rapids, MI to Greek immigrants Pericles and Chrisoula (Gavrilides) Deliyanne. Greg was a 1939 graduate of East Grand Rapids High School and in 1943 achieved his Bachelor Degree in accounting from the University of Grand Rapids (now Aquinas College). He was also a USA Naval Air Corp Pilot graduate in 1944 and served through 1946. Greg was employed for a time with Lawrence Scudder & Co. CPA�s, then began working for The Lansing State Journal in 1948 and retired as Publisher in 1986 . He also served as Publisher of the Lafayette (Indiana) Journal Courier from 1973-1975. He is a past member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Board of Trustees. Throughout his life he served on the Board of many community organizations which included: Mason Lodge #33, Sparrow Hospital, Jr. Achievement, Michigan Colleges Foundation, YMCA, Parkwood YMCA, Woldumar Nature Center, MI Press Association, Charter Member MSU Beaumont Tower Society, Honorary Coaches Club of MSU, MSU President�s Club, Military Officers Association of America-Capital Area Chapter, and Michigan National Bank. He was a member of the Order of A.H.E.P.A., University Club-MSU and Michigan Athletic Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Demetria (Metros) Deliyanne; and sister, Mary (Theodore) Simmons. Surviving are his wife, Helen (Hubbard) Deliyanne; daughter, Helene (Michael) Predhomme; son, Perry (Mary) Deliyanne; two stepdaughters, Nancy (Neil) Henry and Mary (Tom) Ives; grandchildren, William, Gregory L., Gregory D., Malia, and Thomas; sister, Anne Spanos; brother-in-law, Charles (Lynn)Hubbard.
Funeral Services will be held 10 AM Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1701 E. Saginaw Street, Lansing, MI 48912. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing, MI. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, MI 48823, with Trisagion Prayers at 7:00 PM.
- Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home

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Burial monument, Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary, IN

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Mrs. Dema Deliyanne, 46, wife of Gregory L. Deliyanne, publisher of the Journal and Courier, died Wednesday afternoon in Home Hospital after a brief illness. Mrs. Deliyanne was admitted to the hospital early Wednesday after suffering an asthmatic attack. She had been a Lafayette resident since 1973, moving here from Lansing, Mich., where her husband had been general manager of the Lansing State Jour-nal. The Deliyannes live at 1632 Cottonwood Circle. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Helene, 16; a son, Perry, 10; her par-ents, Mr. and Mrs. Theo-dore Metros, Gary; a brother, Stacey Metros, Pittsburgh, Pa., and a sis-ter, Mrs. John Papasteffan, Chicago. The body is at the Gei-sen Funeral Home, 7905 Broadway; Merrillville, Ind. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in SS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Merrillville. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Merrillville. Mrs. Deliyanne was born June 15, MS, in Rochester, Pa. She received a bach-elor of arts degree from Grove City College, Grove City, Pa., and a master of arts degree from Michigan State University, East Lan-sing. She was a member of Mortarboard and of the American Association of University Women. The Deliyannes were married in Lansing in June, 1950. Mrs. Deliyanne taught English and social studies in Walter French Junior High School, East Lansing, from 1950 to 1958. She was active in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church there and was affil-iated with Walnut Hills Country Club, the MSU Alumni Fund and Sparrow Hospital Auxiliary. In Lafayette, Mrs. De-liyanne was an immediate past vice president of the Newcomers Club and was historian of the Home Hos-pital Auxiliary.
- Lafayette Journal and Courier, 15 May 1975

 

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Burial headstone, Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea, MI

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Thomas E Champion, 84, died Feb 27, 2002 at the University of Michigan Hospital. He was bom on June 15.1917, in Paulding, Ohio. the son of Edward J.
and Eva A. Champion. Mr. Champion was a custom homebuilder in the Belleville area prior to working for the University of Michigan, retiring from there in 1979. Mr. Champion was a quiet man whose strength was his devotion. He built the First Assembly of God church in Belleville and last attended the Faith Assembly of God Church before moving to Chelsea in 1999. Mr. Champion was an accomplished carpenter who enjoyed woodworking and and furniture making. He also loved gardening, and playing the guitar and harmonica. He was married to Alta Miller on June 20, 1937. in Ohio, and she survives. Other survivos include a daughter, Lois Mary Champion of Denver, Colo; three sons, David Lee of Los Angeles, Daniel Paul (Barbara) of Ann Arbor and Lloyd James of Chelsea: eight grandchildren, Jeffery, Eric, and Rebecca, Laurie, Kerrie and Jody. and Gina and Mia, and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. A memonal service was held Saturday at the Chelsea Retirement Community Chapel. The Revs Jeff Crowder and Clarence Hayes officiated.
- Cole Funeral Chapel.

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Burial headstone, St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery, Shepherd, MI

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Champion, Alta Chelsea, MI Age 92, died Saturday, May 10, 2003 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born on January 11, 1911 in Burton, OH, the daughter of Daniel D. and Mary (Barkman) Miller. Alta moved to Chelsea in 1999, coming from Belleville. She attended the Nazarene Church in Chelsea, and was formerly active in the Faith Assembly of God in Belleville. She worked for U of M Hospital in Surgical Supply, retiring in 1973. Alta loved cooking, crafts and home making. She helped her husband with his custom home building business. On June 20, 1937, she married Thomas Edward Champion in Ohio, and he preceded her in death on February 27, 2002. Survivors include a daughter, Lois Mary Champion of Denver, CO; three sons, David Lee (Kelly) of Los Angels, CA, Daniel Paul (Barbara) of Ann Arbor, Lloyd James of Chelsea; eight grand children, Jeffrey, Erik, and Rebecca; Laurie, Karrie, and Jody; Gina and Mia; several great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, May 14, 1:00 pm at the Chelsea Retirement Community Chapel. Rev. Jeff Crowder will officiate. The family will receive friends at the Retirement Community Wednesday 11:00 am -1:00 pm. A private burial will be held at Oak Grove East Cemetery, Chelsea. Memorials may be made to UMRC Heritage Foundation.
- Ann Arbor News, 12 May 2003