1 THNEWS a TIMES HERALD, PORT HURON, MICHIGAN OBITUARIES SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2011 OBITUARIES Special tributes family and purchased friends by To place an obituary: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. call 866-543-6431 Saturday and Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. call 866-543-6431 George N. Cavis Port Huron George N.
Cavis, 76, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011 in Port Huron Hospital. He was born October 12, 1934 in Manari, Greece. George came to the U.S. In 1951 and began working for his Uncle George at Unique Grill. He opened Cavis Grill in 1960 and it continues to this day.
He was devoted to his faith in the Greek Orthodox Church. George was a lifelong member of the Masons Pine Grove Lodge 11 in Port Huron. He was an avid billiards player and was a Golden Gloves Boxer in the 1950's. He was devoted to his family, in particular his two grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Catherine; son, Dean of Rochester Hills; daughter, Mary (Tom) Perdikis of Unionville, Ontario, Canada; grandchildren, Georgios and Catherine; son, a Nicholas (Maria) of Marysville; sister, Vasiliki (Vourtiritsas) of Manari, Greece; brother, Tony (Angela) Cavis of Port Huron; sister, Dimitra (George) Pappas of Chicago, IL; sister, Eleftheria (Christos) Kateyiannis of Lansing; many nieces, nephews and cousins; all the devoted employees throughout the years at Cavis Grill and his many cherished friends and customers whom he regarded as family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Katerina. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Grace Episcopal Church. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery. Visiting hours are 7-9 p.m.
Saturday and 2-4 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. A Masonic service will be at 8 p.m. Saturday and a Trisagion Service will be 7 p.m. Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in George's name may be made to the University of Michigan Cancer Center, Dr. Redman's Kidney Cancer Research Program, 2800 Plymouth Road, Bldg. 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2800. Growing up in war torn Greece, it was always George's dream to come this land get a better job and create a better life for himself. When became a U.S.
Citizen it was the the greatest day of his life. He attributed his success to all his hardworking employees. During his time at Cavis Grill he served many customers whom he considered family. For guest book and information, please visit karrersimpson.com. James Patrick Beem Port Huron www.jowettfuneraldirectors.com Robert A.
Roberts James Patrick Beem, 71, passed away on May 19, 2011 in Port Huron Hospital after short illness. He was born on September 29, 1939 in Goodells, son of the late James and Helen Beem. James was an electrician at James River retiring at the age of 62. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He also loved horses and traveling.
He is survived by his daughter, Laura Beem of St. Clair; daughter and son-in-law, Judi and Dale Walker of St. Clair; son and daughter-in-law, Martin and Amy Beem of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Michael Murphy of Texas; ten grandchildren; sisters: Mary Louise Powers, Barbara (Jim) Butler and Nancy Blaisdel; brothers: John Richard (Gwen). and Dennis (Sylvia) Beem and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services, will be held 7:00 p.m.
Monday in the Jowett Funeral Home, 1634 Lapeer Ave. at 17th Street, Port Huron. The Rev. Max Amstutz will officiate. Visiting hours will be held Monday 4:00 p.m.
until the time of services at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. St. Clair County Allied Veterans will conduct Military Honors. His sister, Barb Butler will lead a Rosary Monday at 6:00 p.m.
in the funeral home. Robert A. Roberts passed away peacefully May 17, 2011 after a long illness. Robert was born in Sombra, Ontario on December 31, 1924. He was a proud WWII Navy Veteran.
He was an avid golfer and proud of his Irish heritage. Loving father of Stephanie, Kevin, David, Cynthia and the late Mark. He was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Susan, brothers Joseph and Edward and his special friend Jean. Dearest grandfather of Rebecca. He is also survived by his brother James.
Robert will always be remembered for his wit, sense of humor and kindness. He will be greatly missed by his family. Condolences can be sent to WujekCalcaterra.com Lawrence E. Kramer Algonac Lawrence E. Kramer age 86, died May 19, 2011 in the St.
Johns Hospital Detroit. He was born June 28, 1924 in Detroit, MI. He married Patricia C. Christians on October 20, 1962 in Detroit. She died June 20, 2001.
Lawrence is survived by a son Paul (Brenda) Kramer, grandsons Robert and Daniel. Kramer will be instate at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday May 24, 2011 with Mass at 11:00 a.m. in the Our Lady On the River Parish St. Catherines Church, Algonac.
Visitation 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Monday in the Gilbert Funeral Home, Algonac. Memorial donations may be made to the Family Wishes. www.gilbertfuneralhomeinc.com Laurel S. Laidlaw, former resident of Marysville, passed away February 25th 2011 after a long illness.
Laurel was born in Port Huron, Michigan on February 24th 1959 and graduate of Marysville School. was, 1978 Laurel won the American Business Women's Association scholarship at St. Clair County Community College. Upon graduating as a legal secretary, she worked at a local law firm and then for the State of Michigan as head secretary and then office manager at the Marine City Mental Health Clinic. In 1982 Laurel moved to Washington D.C.
and started a long and interest ing career as an executive assistant at the high profile public relations firm, Hill and Knowlton. Laurel worked for the firm's top executives, Norman Mineta, former Secretary of Transportation, and Gary Hymel who was top aide to House Speaker Tip O'Neil. Frank Mankiewicz, Vice Chairman and former Press Secretary to Bobby Kennedy was Laurel's favorite executive employer who she had started out with when first moving to Washington and up until her passing. Laurel was treated like family by the Mankiewiczs and Frank was also her close friend. She is survived by her mother Alice Laidlaw of Port Huron, a sister Linda Laidlaw of Houston, Texas, a brother Larry Laidlaw and one nephew Alex Laidlaw both of Marysville.
Her father William L. (Ted) Laidlaw, Jr. preceded her in death. Laurel will be missed by her many friends and cohorts here, at the Capital, and abroad. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m.
Friday, May 27th in the Smith Family Funeral Home North, 1525 Hanco*ck Street with Pastor Gerhardt Doroh of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Richmond officiating. Burial of Laurel's ashes will follow in Lakeside Cemetery. www.smithfamilyfuneralhome.com. Norma Stapleton Lexington Laurel S.
Laidlaw Washington D.C. Norma Stapleton, age 84 of Lexington, died May 14, 2011 in Port Huron Hospital of complications from an illness. She was born May 5, 1927 to Burton and Mary Raymond in Boston, Massachusetts. and Lawrence (Larry) Stapleton were married August 17, 1946 in Reading, MA. He preceded her in death on June 13, 2010.
Art was a large part of Norma's life. She was an avid painter, and enjoyed painting lighthouses and beach scenes in around Lexington, and was an instrumental part of the Lexington Fine Arts Show. She was a member of the Black River Art Club, and the Blue Water Art Club. She enjoyed baking and decorating cakes for weddings, birthdays, and special occasions. One of the greatest joys of Norma's life was her grandchildren.
She is survived by her 3 daughters, Kathryn Langolf of Fort Gratiot, Janice (James) Casterline of Greensboro, NC, and Connie Hart of North Street; 7 grandchildren, Brett (Katie) Langolf of Bexley, Ohio, Dana (Jay) Graham of San Diego, CA, Jeff (Caryn) Casterline of Myrtle Beach, SC, Jason (Cary) Casterline of Raleigh, NC, Jamie Casterline of Greensboro, NC, Holly Kuempel of Wayland, MI, and Dan Hart of Lewiston, MI; 6 great-grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Patricia (Robert) Condon of N. Reading, MA, and Gerry Wright of Washington, MO. A memorial service will take place at a later time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Smith Family Funeral Home North, 1525 Hanco*ck Street was in charge of arrangements.
www.smithfamilyfuneralhome.com Sarah Jane Augusta Bales Sarah Jane Augusta Bales, 73, went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2011. Sarah was born in Peoria, Illinois in July 1937 to Charles and Iola Calvert. Port Huron has been Sarah's home for the past 29 years. Sarah was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 796 Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing bingo, computer games, spending time with family and friends and singing karaoke.
She is survived by her brother Norman (Linny) Calvert of Cypress, Texas, daughters Valerie, (Fred) O'Connor and Kimberly (Tim) Mattox, both Huron, son, Allen (Cindy) Thomas of Texas, grandchildren Christa (Chris) Cohee of Grand Rapids, Mark O'Connor and Nicole Theeuwes both of Port Huron, Steven O'Connor of East Lansing, Robin (Norman) Shaw of North Carolina, Justin Mattox of Port Austin and Bailey Thomas of Texas and James Hammond, and her great grandchildren Nick and Nathan Cohee, Mike Gibson, Anthony and Jonathan Theeuwes and Madison Alyssa Shaw who is due June 26th, 2011. Sarah is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Iola Calvert, brothers, Wayne and Erwin Calvert and sister, Barbara Jean Calvert. Visitation will be from 5p.m.-9p.m. Monday in the KarrerSimpson Funeral Home. A carnation presentation will be held at 7p.m.
Monday by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Funeral services officiated by Elder Gary Wesch will be held 11a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. For guest book and information please visit karrersimpson.com John J. Kralik Jr.
March 11, 1920-February 14, 2011 A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2011, at the First Congregational Church of St. Clair. The family would be honored with your presence. FIRST DAY FIRST RUN FIRST DAY FIRST RUN HOT call Look for Below more the are in the todays 866-982-5550 regular "HOT" classified new press! ads section Employment Banking-Finance LOAN PROCESSOR Bank seeks full Community time, Seaway detail oriented loan processor to join our lending team. Must have knowledge working of Microsoft Office and the ability to work independently.
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Cynthia worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 15 years as both a carrier and clerk. She was known for her big personality and ability to make people smile. She is survived by her daughter, Courtney (Vincent) Potvin of Fort Gratiot; two sons, Richard L. Farnsworth III (Rosie Moss) of Fort Gratiot SO and Robert L.
Farnsworth (Jessica Boehm) of Kimball; her "third J.R. Brown; two grandsons, Zachary and Benjamin Potvin; her parents, Robert and Donna; five sisters, Sheri, Kate, Marti Kay, Barb, and Michelle; two brothers, Lewis (Judith) Ross and Rob (Ashley) Ross; a sister-in-law, Brenda Ross; a very special friend, Lorie Fields, and a very special aunt, Margaret Gildenpfennig; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Ross. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. on Monday and 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m.
on Tuesday in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. Elder Ron Bryant of Blue Christian Church will lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Karmanos Cancer Institute or the American Cancer Society. To send condolences, visit pollockrandallfuneralhome.com.
The family thanks the staff of the 4th floor Oncology Unit at Mercy Hospital for their loving care and support Lee Ledebuhr Capac Lee Ledebuhr, 91, died May 20, 2011 in his home with his family by his side. He was born September 9, 1919 in Capac. He married Norma Kampe on September 17, 1941. She died March 30, 2011. Lee was a dairy farmer and operated his family farm for many years.
He was a graduate of Capac High School and was a lifelong member of of Zion Community Church. He was also a member of the Capac Lions Club and Farm Bureau. Lee was a very devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his children, Richard (Evelin) Ledebuhr of Bath and Carol (Frank) Duquette of Capac; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Norma; daughter, Nancy Simpson; son and daughter-in-law Robert and Pamela Ledebuhr; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Leah Ledebuhr and his sister, Lucille Ploeger.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Zion Community Church. The Rev. Dale Brown will officiate. Burial will follow in the Evangelical Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be at Community Church (Zion United Methodist Church) from 4-9 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. until the service time Monday. Memorials may be made to the Zion Community Church. Arrangements are by Karrrer-Simpson Funeral Home.
For guest book and information, please visit karrersimpson.com. Gary G. Aisthorpe St. Clair Gary G. Aisthorpe, age 76, formerly of Washington died May 20, 2011.
He was born April 22, 1935 in Royal Oak to the late Watson and Lillian Aisthorpe. Gary served with the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1965. He is survived by his wife Rosealie Aisthorpe, children; Sharon Coultes (Tim), Gary Dale (Casandra) Aisthorpe, Patrick Aisthorpe, Merle (Cathy) Burgess, Shannon Dasharion, Carey "Cubby" (Wendy) Burgess, Lance Burgess and Laurie Burgess, 17 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, brothers; Ron (Cathy) Aisthorpe, Doug Aisthorpe (Phyllis) and Jim (Donna) Aisthorpe and sister; Sue (Russ) Walters. Funeral services will be Monday May 23rd at 11:00 a.m.
at Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, East China Twp. Visiting hours are Sunday 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Monday 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to services. Memorials may be made to the Blue Water Area Humane Society or Parkinson's Foundation.
www.youngcolonial.com DEATH NOTICES Dennis W. Pickering, 74 al Home-South, 1230 Sev- MARYSVILLE- Dennis W. Pickering, 74, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011. He is survived by wife Janet. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m.
on Sunday in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. Services will be at on Monday, May 23, 2011 in St. John's United Church of Christ. Maxine E. Adams, 77 STERLING HEIGHTSMaxine E.
Adams, 77, died May 17, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Adams Jr. Service Monday 10 AM at Smith Family Funeral Home North, 1525 Hanco*ck Street. Visitation Sunday 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Maxine L. Frazer SOUTH BRANCH- Max- ine L. Frazer, 75, formerly of Port Huron, died Monday, May 16, 2011. Survived by husband 1 Lawrence Frazer. Visitation hours will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
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Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2011 in Smith Family Funeral Home-South, 1230 Seventh Street. Beverly "Jane" Wisson FORT GRATIOT- Bever- ly "Jane" Wisson, died May 18, 2011. She is survived by three daughters, Kathleen Hepburn, Jeri Lynn Leonard, and Kimberly Coco; a son, Nick Wisson. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m.
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Service held 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2011 in St. Pancratius Catholic Church. Visitation: 2 to 5 and 7 to 09 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2011 in Kranz Funeral Home Cass City, 10 to 11 a.m.
Monday, May 23, 2011 in St. Pancratius Catholic Church Cass City. Margaret E. Grabowski, 96 ALGONAC- Margaret E. Grabowski, 96, died May 21, 2011.
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