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Mrs.
Elizabeth A. Sabon of Ludington
Elizabeth A. Sabon, age 89, died November 29, 2011. She was
born August 12, 1922, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to John and
Elizabeth (Bubil) Lewis. She had lived in the Ludington area
the past 35 years. On October 25, 1941, in Detroit, she
married William M. Sabon, who preceded her in death in 1977.
A homemaker all her life, Mrs. Sabon was a Communicant
member of St. Simon's Catholic Church in Ludington. She was
preceded in death by her parents, a son-in-law, Daniel
Yennior, and 3 brothers.
FAMILY: 1 daughter, Margo Yennior of Ludington; 1 son, Tom
(Karen) Sabon of Southgate; grandchildren, Justine (Nathan)
McClellan, Ty Yennior and Danny Yennior, all of Ludington,
Clinton Sabon (fiancee, Melissa) of Southgate and Renee
Sabon of Woodhaven; 4 great-grandchildren, Samantha Yennior,
Kylie McClellan, Dillon McClellan and Lauren Yennior, all of
Ludington.
FUNERAL LITURGY: Friday, December 2, 2011, at 11:00 AM, at
St. Simon's Catholic Church, 700 E. Bryant Rd., Ludington,
with the Rev. Fr. Thomas A. Schiller presiding.
VISITING TIME: Friday, 10:00 AM until service time, at the
church on Bryant Rd.
DONATIONS: Special Olympics Michigan, Central Michigan
University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859.
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Mrs. Dorothy M. Skvarla of Ludington
Dorothy M. Skvarla, age 82, died September 29, 2011. She was
born February 20, 1929, in Ludington, to Frank and Mary (Kubiak)
Gadziemski. She was married to Edward Skvarla, who preceded
her in death in 2005. She worked at Star Watch Case Co,
Memorial Medical Center and Pinecrest Resort. She was a
member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and St. Simon
Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Catholic
Daughters and volunteered at Baywood/Tendercare Nursing
Home. Mrs. Skvarla was preceded in death by a son, Frank
Skvarla, 1 sister and 2 brothers.
FAMILY: A daughter, Marty (Emmett) Smith of Custer; a son,
Ronald (Linda) Skvarla of Montague; 3 grandchildren; 7
great-grandchildren.
FUNERAL LITURGY: Monday, October 3, 2011, at 11:00 AM, at
St. Simon Catholic Church, 702 Bryant Rd., Ludington, with
the Rev. Fr. Wayne B. Wheeler Jr. presiding. Interment will
be in Pere Marquette Cemetery.
VISITING TIME: Sunday, 4-7 PM, at Clock Funeral Home of
Ludington, 309 S. Washington St., Ludington. VIGIL SERVICE:
Sunday, 6:15 PM, at the funeral home in Ludington.
DONATIONS: Hospice of MI, Mason County office, 5177 W. US10,
Suite 2, Ludington 49431 or American Red Cross, West Shore
Chapter, 1644 W. US-10, Scottville 49454.
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Mr.
Russell J. Sladick of Ludington
Russell J. Sladick, age 85, a long-time Hamlin resident,
died April 14, 2012, in Ludington. He was born May 13, 1926,
in Ludington, to Frank and Hattie (Koudelka) Sladick. A
graduate of St. Simon High School, he was a member of Sacred
Heart Catholic Church, and later, St. Simon Catholic Church.
Mr. Sladick proudly served in the US Army Air Corps during
World War II, and was a member of Disabled American Veterans
and Ludington American Legion Post #76. He worked as Dairy
Manager at Giant Super Markets. He was preceded in death by
a brother, Raymond, a sister, Dorothy Nelson, a
brother-in-law, Melvin Nelson, and a nephew, James Nelson,
proudly serving in Vietnam and was listed as MIA.
FAMILY: 3 nephews, Dennis (Sandra) Nelson of OH, Gary
(Shelley) Nelson of Ludington and Robert (Cheryl) Nelson of
Beaverton; 6 grandnieces & grandnephews; 5 great-grandnieces
& grandnephews.
SERVICE: Private services have been held.
DONATIONS: Memorial Fund of St. Simon Catholic Church, 702
E. Bryant Ave., Ludington 49431.
CLOCK Funeral Home of Ludington (231-843-2531) was selected
to assist the family with arrangements.
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Mrs. Mary L. Staup of Lebanon, OR (formerly
of Ludington)
Mary L. Staup, age 87, of Lebanon, OR, formerly of
Ludington, died December 16, 2011, in Oregon, of
complications of cancer. She was born October 19, 1924, in
Mulliken, Michigan, to Archie and Reva Wellman. She grew up
and went to school in Grand Ledge. Mary was married and
divorced from Edgar Pearl Staup, who preceded her in death.
Mary had two children, David R. Staup of Lebanon, OR, and
Helen D. Osborn of Ludington.
She worked for many years for the J.C. Penny Co. in
Ludington. She then worked for Montgomery Ward Co. in the
credit department where she retired. Mary had never flown on
an airplane until 1998 when she went to Hawaii for the first
time with her son and daughter-in-law. It was there she
first became ill with the first of several different types
of cancers that she beat.
Mary moved to Oregon in 2000 to be with her son and his
family who then lived in Millersburg. Mary loved her
pets(that were really her son's, but thought that Grandma
belonged to them), with Nicky and Susie a constant fixture
on her lap. She was good with animals and they all knew she
was a soft touch. Mary also enjoyed listening to her radio
and to audio books after she lost her vision to Macular
Degeneration.
She was preceded in death by her parents and only brother,
Elmo.
She is survived by her son, David, and his wife, Joyce, of
Lebanon, Oregon, and her daughter, Helen Osborn, and her
husband John, of Ludington; grandchildren, David R. Staup II
and Neil Staup, both of Lebanon, OR, Felisia Staup of
Eugene, OR, Natasha Staup of Portland, OR, Tanya Osborn of
Ludington, and Lisa Briskorn of Holland;
great-grandchildren, Zachary, Tyler, Megan and Ayden; many
great-nieces and great-nephews.
Burial will take place in Lakeview Cemetery, Ludington.
There will be no services. Viewing is planned for Wednesday,
December 21, 2011, from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM (noon), at
Clock Funeral Home of Ludington, 309 S. Washington St.,
(231)843-2531.
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Mrs
Ruth H. Stephens of Hamlin Township, Ludington
Ruth H. Stephens, age 86, of Hamlin Township, passed away
May 1, 2012, at Nortin Audubon Hospital, in Louisville
Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May
17, 1925, in Ludington Michigan, to Frank and Sophie (Unitis)
Gorzynski. Ruth graduated from St. Simon High School.
Shortly after graduation, Ruth was married to Howard E.
Stephens on June 15, 1943. She began her career working with Finnlings Insurance in Ludington, then after being a Pink
Lady, she began working at Memorial Medical Center until she
retired in 1984. Ruth’s husband Howard preceded her in death
in 1992 and she was fortunate enough to find love yet again
with Walter A. Stephens. Ruth was an active member of the
Catholic Daughters, Girl Scouts of America and a member of
Saint Simon Catholic Church. She will be remembered for her
kindness, her love, and her strength. She was a wonderful
woman that made a difference in the lives of her children,
grandchildren, and great grandchildren, as well as the
community. She will be missed dearly. Mrs. Stephens was
preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Howard E.
Stephens.
FAMILY: Her Husband, Walter A . Stephens; her children,
Joseph (Karen) Stephens of New Port Richey, Florida and
Sophie (Dick) Stephens of Midland; her grandchildren,
Shannon Stephens, Katherine (Niklas) Hill, Suzanne
(Terrance) Warren, John S. (Kari) Dolembo; and her great
grandchildren, Tayler, Kailey, Kadence, Charlotte, Kameron,
Dylan, Brennan, Reece, Morgan, and Kinsey. Also surviving is
her brother, Joseph Gorzynski of Ludington.
FUNERAL LITURGY: Monday May 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM, at St.
Simon Catholic Church, 702 E. Bryant Ave., Ludington, with
the Rev. Fr. Wayne B. Wheeler Jr. presiding. Interment will
be made in Pere Marquette Cemetery in Ludington at 2:00 PM.
VISITING TIME: Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 2 – 5 PM, at CLOCK
funeral Home of Ludington, 309 S. Washington Ave.
(231-843-2531). A VIGIL SERVICE will be held, at the funeral
home, Sunday, at 5:00 PM.
DONATIONS: American Heart Association, Greater Midwest
Affiliate, Memorial & Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Payshere
Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.
CLOCK Funeral Home of Ludington was selected to assist with
arrangements.
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Mrs. Marion A. Waters of Ludington
Marion A. Waters, age 85, died Friday, October 28, 2011. She
was born April 28, 1926, in Chicago, to Salvatori and Anne
Disclafani. She had worked for many years in Chicago area.
Mrs. Waters was preceded in death by a son, David Waters, in
2004.
FAMILY: 1 son, Tom (Patricia) Waters of GA; 2 grandsons,
Michael Waters and Adam Waters.
VISITING TIME: Sunday, October 30, 2011, from 2-4 PM, at
Clock Funeral Home of Ludington, 309 S. Washington St.,
Ludington, with Graveside Committal rites at 4 PM at the
funeral home. Interment will be made in Lakeview Cemetery,
Irons.
DONATIONS: Hospice of Michigan, 5177 W. US10, Ludington, MI
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Mr. Christopher M. Wenzel RN of Ludington
Christopher M. Wenzel, age 53, died on December 1, 2011, in
Ludington, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a
courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 11, 1958,
in South Haven, to Clarence and Marilyn (Shoop) Wenzel. He
had lived in the Ludington area the past two years, coming
from Alaska. A graduate of Regents College in New York,
Chris worked as a Registered Nurse for 30 years, last in
Fresenius Medical Center in Soldotna, Alaska. On January 20,
1996, he married the former Kathy A. Lotz in Florida. He was
preceded in death by his father, Clarence "Pic" Wenzel, in
2006.
Chris loved photography, especially taking pictures of
nature and the many sunsets over Lake Michigan. He loved
playing with his son, Ian, spending time with family and
friends, and helping out at Ian's school. He also loved
music, traveling, living and experiencing the many different
places he lived and visited over the years. His strength,
courage, humor, compassion and adventurous spirit will be
truly missed.
FAMILY: His wife, Kathy; a son, Ian; his mother, Marilyn
Wenzel of South Haven; a sister, Julie (Scott) Reed of FL; 2
brothers, Tim (Tammy) Wenzel of Midland and David Wenzel of
South Haven; an uncle, Carroll "Cal" (Shy) Shoop; cousins,
Dr. Mike Shoop of NM, Bill (Julie) Shoop of Coldwater, Danny
(Ann) Shoop of Novi, Martha Shoop of Zeeland, Kalthleen
(Chuck) Frisbee of Constantine, Ed III (Carol) Shoop of
Grand Rapids and Linda (Larry) Bixler of Shelbyville.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Will be held Sunday, December 11, 2011, at
2:00 PM, at Ludington United Methodist Church, 5810 Bryant
Rd., Ludington, with the Rev. Thomas J. Evans officiating.
DONATIONS: American Cancer Society, Northwest Michigan
Office, 129 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
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Mrs. Evelyn R. Weslock of Lake Wylie, SC
(Ludington summer resident)
Evelyn R. Weslock, age 86, died Friday, November 11, 2011,
in Lake Wylie, SC. She was born December 10, 1924, in Big
Rapids, to William and Rose (Johansen) Krupp. She was
married to E. B. "Mike" Darling, who preceded her death.
Later, she was married to Ernest Weslock, who survives her.
Mrs. Weslock worked as a bookkeeper and secretary for Top
Value Stamps in Grand Rapids, MI for 12 years, retiring in
1980. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church of
Ludington, MI and of All Saints Lutheran Church of
Charlotte, NC. Mrs. Weslock was preceded in death by her
son, Gerald Raab and step-son, Arthur Darling, 4 sisters and
2 brothers.
FAMILY: Her huband, Ernest; 2 sons, Paul Darling of
Pensacola FL and Tom (Patti) Darling of Ludington, MI;
step-daughter, Diana Darling (George) Spees of Holland, MI;
brother, Gordon (Kaye) Krupp of Tacoma WA and 8
grandchildren.
VISITING TIME: Saturday, 10:00 AM until service time, at the
church, in Ludington.
SERVICE: Saturday, November 19, 2011, at 11:00 AM, at St.
John's Lutheran Church, 209 N. Rowe St., Ludington, with the
Rev. Thomas V. Boehne officiating. A luncheon will be held
at the church immediately following the service. Interment
will be made in Lakeview Cemetery, Ludington.
DONATIONS: Hospice of Michigan, Mason County Office, 5177 W.
US-10, Suite 10, Ludington 49431.
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