Walter with his son Anders Berling.

Kristine with her granddaughter Sophia Pokorny.

 

Burial headstone, Mount Calvary Cemetery, Chesaning, MI

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1940 US Census, Saginaw, MI

Burial headstone, Mt Calvary Cemetery, Chesaning, MI

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1900 Census, Maple Grove, Saginaw, MI

Burial headstone, Mt Calvary Cemetery, Chesaning, MI

Obituary:
CATHOLIC TEACHER AT CHESANING PASSES
Rudolph Studer, Father of Local Priest, Is Victim of Paralysis
Chesaning, June 11 ---- Friends, neighbors and former pupils, numbering several hundred persons, were present for the last rites held Saturday morning here for Rudolph Studer, 83, father of Rev. Fr. Studer, of Our Lady of Perpetual Help church, who passed away late Wednesday evening of paralysis. Mr. Studer suffered his first stroke while singing the 6 o'clock Angelus the evening of June 2, in his church. He was well known throughout the state. Born in Switzerland. Mr. Studer was born on March 28, 1845 at Oberbuchsitten, Canton, Solothurn, Switzerland. At the age of 23, he came to America and on August 21, 1871, he was united in marriage to Miss Alexandra Buttiker, at his home town in Switzerland. To this couple were born 16 children, 12 of whom survive. Mrs. Studer died in 1924. For 30 years Mr. Studer taught in Catholic parochial schools in Massillon, Bethlehem and Sherman, Ohio, and for 15 years at St. Michael's school at Maple Grove. Tuesday morning he suffered his second attack, which proved fatal. He had always ????? good health. The children who survive him are; Rev. Fr. A. Studer, Mrs. Mary Tithof, Charles Studer and John Studer of Chesaning, Otto Studer of Detroit, Sister M. Isadore of Merrill; Mrs. Monica Tithof of Bay City, Lucien and Gustav Studer of Flint; Rudolph Studer, of Birch Run; Mrs. Anna Beckman, Chesaning, and Miss Rena Studer, at home, also 41 grand-children, three great-grandchildren and one brother Quirin Studer, of Norwalk, O. Rev. Fr. A. Studer conducted the requiem High Mass, assisted by Rev Fr. Victor Studer, of Cleveland, a nephew of the deceased. Twenty-eight priests of the Grand Rapids and Detroit dioceses and 14 Dominican sisters were in attendance, Rev. Fr. Anthony Schumacher of Manistee gave the sermon briefly telling of the great work accomplished by the deceased and of the preparation persons should make for their death. The pall-bearers were the six sons. Interment was made in the family plot in Mount Calvary cemetery at Chesaning.
- THE OWOSSO ARGUS-PRESS, MONDAY, JUNE 11, 1928

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1900 Census, Maple Grove, Saginaw, MI

Burial Monument, Mt Calvary Cemetery, Chesaning, MI

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1930 US Census, Jackson, Jackson, MI
1940 US Census, Detroit, Wayne, MI

Obituary:
MARY JANE BUSHEY, age 70, of Whitmore Lake, Aug. 9, 1990. Beloved wife of Walter. Beloved mother of Dennis Bushey, Katherine Bushey, Walter Hyvari Jr.. Terry Hyvari and Gale EUGENE, age 85.
-Detroit Free Press, August 10, 1990

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1930 Census, Jackson, Jackson, MI
1940 Census, Lansing, Ingham, MI

Burial monument, Mt Hope Cemetery, Lansing, MI

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1930 Census, Jackson, Jackson, MI
1940 Census, Lansing, Ingham, MI

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1940 Census, Chesaning, Saginaw, MI

Burial Monument, Mt Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Chesaning, MI

Burial headstone, Mt Calvary Cemetery, Chesaning, Saginaw, MI

Burial headstone, Mt Calvary Cemetery, Chesaning, Saginaw, MI

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1940 Census, Chesaning, Saginaw, MI

Obituary:
BITTERMAN, Robert J., age 86 years of Lutz, Florida, formerly of Chesaning, Michigan passed away at John Knox Medical Center on March 23. Bob was born in a farmhouse in Chesaning, Michigan to the late Anthony and Lucinda (Lemper) Bitterman. He followed his father's footsteps as a dairy farmer until he began work at Dow Corning in Hemlock, Michigan, where he was the second employee hired and worked for nearly 30 years, mostly as a shift supervisor. He married Margaret Jane Bitterman, from Midland, a decision he counted as the best in his life, on May 20, 1950. He was a Second Degree Knight of Columbus and a member of St. Michael's Parish where he served on the Parish Council. He touched the lives of family, friends and care givers with his patience, quick wit and gentle kindness throughout his disability months and last weeks. Surviving him are his loving wife Jane Bitterman, daughter Beverly Bitterman, son-in-law Roger Willitt and granddaughter Jade Willitt all of Lutz, Florida. Also, his two brothers Dale (Geraldine) and Jim Bitterman and his sister Maxine (Ken) DuBay and sisters in law Alice (Art) and Louise (John) Bitterman as well as numerous nephews and nieces. Bob was preceded in death by his sister (Arlene) and two brothers (Art and John). He will be missed by many.
-THE SAGINAW NEWS, Saginaw, MI; March 25, 2010

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1940 Census, Chesaning, Saginaw, MI

Obituary:
Passed away Friday, December 11, 2009 at Covenant Healthcare � Cooper in Saginaw after a lengthy illness. Art was born February 8, 1925 in Chesaning to the late Anthony and Lucinda (Lemper) Bitterman. He married Alice Dorr on November 11, 1944 and celebrated 65 years together. She survives him. Art was a life-long farmer in Fremont Township. He was active on several boards; Chairman of the first Fremont Township Zoning Board, served as Chairman for nine years on the FSA Board, member of Soil Conservation for several years, life-long Farm Bureau member, Saginaw County Fair Association and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Charles.
The family would like to thank the Fresenius Medical Care staff and Covenant Healthcare staff for the care and support they gave to Art.
Surviving besides his wife, Alice are their two daughters and spouses, Karen (Lee) Breasbois of Ninety-Six, S.C., JoAnne (John) Kreger of Hale, MI; three grandchildren, Dr. Ryan Breasbois, Amanda Breasbois, and Federal Agent, Eric Kreger. Also surviving are three brothers and a sister, Robert (Jane) Bitterman, James Bitterman, Maxine (Ken) DuBay, and Dale (Gerri) Bitterman; in-laws, Louise Bitterman, Barb Dorr, Leo (Gen) Dorr and Pat Dorr, and many nieces and nephews. Art was preceded in death by a sister and spouse, Arlene (Bill) Simmons, and a brother, John Bitterman, also two brothers-in-law, Ray Dorr and James Dorr.
- Kendall Funeral Home, St. Charles, MI

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1940 Census, Chesaning, Saginaw, MI
Marriage Record, State of Ohio

Burial headstone, Jerome Township Cemetery, Sanford, Midland, MI

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1940 Census, Chesaning, Saginaw, MI

Burial headstone, Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, WI

Obituary:
Madison - Dr. James "Jim" W. Bitterman, age 84, was born January 7th, 1929 to Anthony and Lucinda Bitterman in Chesaning, MI. He passed away March 18, 2013. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Lois, brothers Art, Robert, John, and sister Arlene Simmons. He is survived by his brother Dale (Geri) and sister Maxine (Ken) Dubay; children James Jr. of Middleton, Anthony of Madison, Ruth of Highland, California and Amy (Mark) Isaf of Paris Illinois; and grandchildren Salem and Sarah Isaf and Jimmy Zblewski.
Jim married Lois Ruth Reckers in Minneapolis, MN on November 25, 1959. Their 22 year marriage produced four children.
Jim was raised on a farm in Michigan where his love of animals and nature developed at an early age. He attended college at St. Thomas Aquinas in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he met his lifelong friend, Ken Dubay, who later became his brother-in-law. Jim and Ken's shared sense of humor and their love of a good joke drove them through school, as well as the chartreuse colored Ford Model A, which they would use to transport the nuns around campus. Jim was president of his senior class and graduated as valedictorian at St. Thomas Aquinas College.
Following his graduation from college in 1949, Jim served his country as a Navigator in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Hawaii, where his frequent missions to the Phillipine Islands helped develop his love for travel. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1953 at the rank of First Lieutenant. He moved to St. Louis Missouri where he attended dental school at St. Louis University.
It was at St. Louis University that he met and married his future wife Lois Reckers. They were married on November 25, 1959. Jim worked hard and graduated valedictorian of both his dental and orthodontic classes. He made many friends in St. Louis including lifelong friends Dr. Norbert and Darlene Burzynski.
Upon graduation from St. Louis University, Jim accepted an opportunity to join Dr. Leo Groth in his orthodontic practice in Madison, WI. Jim enjoyed a 29 year partnership and continued friendship with Dr. Groth. After retiring from his orthodontic practice, Jim was more fully able to pursue his passion for travel. He had a fondness for the pacific islands, particularly Micronesia, where he engaged in island hopping with Ken Dubay. He also took frequent visits to the Caribbean where he pursued one of his favorite hobbies, scuba diving. Jim and Lois traveled extensively to places near and far. They particularly enjoyed spending several weeks each summer with family and friends in Door County, Wisconsin. In retirement, he was fond of spending his winters with his good friend Wally Schneider, at his home in Mesa, Arizona.
He was a loving and caring father and a kind and gentle man. He was very generous, often giving his time and services to those who were otherwise unable to afford orthodontic services. He gave to many charitable organizations. The family requests those wishing to give in his memory make donations to the Dane County Humane Society or the University of Wisconsin Arboretum.
The family would like to thank those close to Jim for their many years of friendship. The family would also like to express their gratitude and appreciation to the physicians, nurses and staff of Meriter Hospital for their wonderful care in his last days.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11 a.m. at ST MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5313 Flad Ave., with Father Chad Droessler presiding. Private burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. A visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
- Cress Funeral Services