Editor's Note: Several of these obituaries from last week are being rerun because of a printing problem with some of the editions.
Ruth Tisch
Jackson
Ruth Tisch of Jackson and formerly of Munith, Mich., passed away at the Vista Grand Villa in Jackson on March 1, 2008. She was 90.
She was born the daughter of George and Bertha (Cook) Bareis on March 1, 1918. In September 1939 she married Wilber E. Tisch and he preceded her in death in 1993. Ruth loved nature, and was a wonderful gardener. She helped manage the farm on Territorial Road. She was known as a kind woman and a person that loved her faith and family most of all.
Ruth is survived by her two daughters Leona M. Tisch of Grand Rapids and Betty (Dale) Ackley of Jackson; grand daughter Dawn (Cameron) Goulding of Leonard, Mich. and one great granddaughter Althea Rose Goulding as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, three brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services were Wednesday, March 5 at the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home with the Rev. Lillian French officiating. Donations may be made to the Jackson Friendly Home in Ruth's name.
Eunice Isabell Peters
Chelsea
Eunice Isabell Peters of Chelsea died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008 at Arbor Hospice. She was 95.
She was born Feb. 22, 1913 in Mesick, Mich., the daughter of Glen and Carrie (Bradshaw) Clark.
Eunice moved to Ann Arbor after graduation. She worked at the University of Michigan Hospitals and retired from there. For many years she wintered in Ft Myers, Fla. and spent her summers in Fife Lake, Mich. In her later years she lived with her daughter Joan in Chelsea.
She married Sam Peters in Ann Arbor on Oct. 1, 1931, and he preceded her in death in 1991. Survivors include a daughter, Joan Birgy of Chelsea; 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Inman; a son-in-law, Larry Birgy in 2004; many brothers and sisters.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice. Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel.
Clarence William Wood
Chelsea
Clarence William Wood of Chelsea died at the Chelsea Retirement Community on Feb. 26, 2008 as a result of a stroke suffered on Feb. 15. He was 85.
Clarence, fondly known as "Mac," was the beloved husband of Patricia J. Robbins and the late Nancy J. Fleming. He was born on Jan. 16, 1923 in Livonia, the second son of Charles C. Wood and Mary Agnes McNeil. In 1926, his family relocated to a farm on Old US 12 in Chelsea, where his grandfather ran Pike's Peak Gas Station. Mac graduated from Chelsea High School in 1940. He subsequently served his country during World War II as a member of the 95th Infantry stationed in France. He returned stateside and briefly studied at Louisiana State University before returning to Chelsea.
Mac married Nancy Fleming on leave in 1944, and they parented 10 children. He worked for 44 years in engineering at Federal Screw Works in Chelsea. He was also a local real estate broker and electrician. He was a former Chelsea Council Member, member of the Glazier Lake Road Association and an active member of St. Mary Church. On Nov. 18, 1979, his first wife Nancy passed away after 35 years of marriage. On Jan. 3, 1987 he married Patricia J. (McGauran) Robbins, and she survives. Together they formed a wonderful pair and became world travelers visiting many places including Rome and their beloved Ireland, which they traveled to every other year. They journeyed to all 50 states and especially enjoyed Colorado, Montana, Utah, Alaska and Hawaii.
Also surviving are his children: Janice Perry of Vashon, Wash.; Dave Wood (Brian Mulhern) of Minneapolis; Jack (Jean) Wood of South Lyon; Mary (Bruce) Veltema of East Lansing; Paul Wood (Phyllis Holmes) of Plymouth; Mike (Lyn) Wood of Hamburg; Jane Wood of Chelsea; and his daughter-in-law Patti Wood of Chelsea.
He is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Nancy and Kelly Veltema, Robert, Katherine, Maureen, Alex, Sarah, and Cara Wood, Mari and Maleena Garry, and Beth Fries; two great-grandchildren; also his sister-in-law Ann Wood, many beloved nieces and nephews, and special relatives and friends from Ireland: Margaret Mary, Nan, and Helen; also Marge (Phil) Dack of Mason, and Jennie (Bob) Draper of Jackson. In addition to his first wife, Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Wallace, and three infant children: Nancy, Thomas and Joseph. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, March 1, 2008 with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner and Fr. Joseph Renaldo concelebrating.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church or St. Louis School.
Charlotte Mary Krull
Ann Arbor and Dexter
Charlotte Krull passed away peacefully on Feb. 19, 2008 with family at her bed side. She was born Dec. 27, 1914 in Petersburg, Neb., the youngest of 11 children, to Bernard and Rose Pape. She was 93.
Charlotte met Arthur James "Bill" Krull and married him on Oct. 25, 1931. He preceded her in death on June 11, 1967. She is also preceded by Amy Iott, an infant grand daughter, her mother and father as well as her 10 brothers and sisters.
Charlotte and Bill came to Michigan in 1937 settling in the Dexter/Ann Arbor area. Besides raising a family of five girls and five boys, she was employed at Michigan Molded Plastics in Dexter and at the University of Michigan as secretary to the Dean of School of Engineering retiring in 1983.
She is survived by her children; Virgil (Shirley) of Bristol Tenn., Dale of Grass Lake, Kenneth (Judy) of Grand Rapids, Doris (Winferd, deceased) Moore of Dexter, Ruth Ann (Gary) Pope of Ann Arbor, Leroy of Dexter, Ronald (Marilyn) of Dexter, Mary (John) Murrel of Ann Arbor, Rita (John) Sutherland of Gainesville, Fla. and Sharon (Marc) Iott of Holly.
Charlotte has 25 grandchildren. She also had 35 great grandchildren, one great-great grand daughter, and many nieces and nephews.
Charlotte delighted in traveling with her children and grand children. Together they visited many states enjoying plays, U of M football and basketball games, unique and beautiful scenery, lazy river rafting, and spending time at her children's homes and cottages. She was an avid U of M sports fan and a long time member of the M Club. She was always willing to join a game of euchre and spearheaded a multitude of dinners and gatherings for family and friends. She was a member of the St. Joseph Parish of Dexter where she was active in the Altar Society. Currently she belonged to St. Thomas the Apostle Parish of Ann Arbor.
While we are in sorrow of Charlotte's passing, we rejoice in her long and bountiful life. All who knew her found her to be a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, aunt and friend. The family would like to thank the Hillside Terrace nurses, aides, and staff and the In-House Hospice of Southfield team who attended to Mom. Their gentle caring is greatly appreciated.
Please send donations in Charlotte's honor to St. Joseph of Dexter Stairway to the Future Fund or St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church of Ann Arbor.
A mass of Christian Burial was on Saturday St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Ann Arbor. Burial followed at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Baker Road, Dexter.
Rev. Charles Walton Fitch
Formerly of Dexter
Rev. Charles Walton Fitch of Bristow, Va., died Saturday, February 9, 2008in Manassas, Va. He was 87.
He was the former rector at St. James Parish in Dexter from 1970-1977 and was active in supply work in the Diocese of Fond du Lac until November of 2000. He moved back to the Washington, DC area in May 0f 2003 to live with his daughter Emily and her family.
He was pre-deceased by his wife Mary C. Fitch, his parents and three sisters.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Emily Louise Joran and Peter P. Joran, II of Bristow, Va., and two grand-daughters, Katherine & Lauren Joran.
The family received friends at the Money and King Funeral Home in Vienna, Va. Funeral services were held at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross in Dunn Loring, Va. Interment was held at Arlington National Cemetery.
Please view and sign the guest book at www.moneyandking.com.
Mabel G. Pidd
Chelsea
Mabel G. Pidd of Chelsea and formerly of Stockbridge and Dexter passed away at the Chelsea Retirement Community, Towsley Village on Feb. 20, 2008. She was 95.
She was born the daughter of Harvey P. and Pearl (Place) Proctor on Sept. 6, 1912 in Superior Township. On March 10, 1932 she married Erwin F. Pidd and he preceded her in death on Sept. 27, 1964. In April of 1972 she married Milan Frank and he preceded her in death in 2001. Mabel was a member of Dexter United Methodist church for over 60 years. She was a member of Farm Bureau, a lifetime member of the Washtenaw Chapter 302 Order of the Eastern Star and a past Worthy Matron. Mabel loved traveling and traveled to every state in the country except Alaska.
She is survived by her children Betty (Vernon) Thalmann of Delton, Mich., Fran Alber of Middleville, Mich., Bill (Barbara) Pidd of Stockbridge, Karen Lyndon of Goshen Ind., John Pidd of Stockbridge, Gary (Renee) Pidd of Stockbridge, Ben (Connie) Powell of Dexter, Linda (Rick) Schultz of Wayne, Kathleen (Ronald) Herrst of Chelsea, and Darrell (Pat) Pidd of Osseo, Mich. Also surviving are 31 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren as well as one brother Russell Proctor and two sisters-in-law Lucy and Virginia Proctor.
In addition to her parents, husbands, and an infant daughter Sarah E. Pidd, she was preceded in death by her grandsons William J. Pidd, Scott E. Koscielniak and Darren B. Powell; one great grandson Bradley Lapham; sons-in-law Rev. Richard Lyndon and Donald Alber; her siblings Stanley Proctor, Bernice Barnsdale, Florence Stark, Kenneth Proctor, Floyd Proctor, Emma Dinius, Wesley Proctor, Harvey Proctor, Lester Proctor and Vera Carley.
Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 25, 2008 from the Dexter United Methodist Church with Dr. Matthew Hook officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Dexter United Methodist Church.
Carol MarieVanderKloot Orlin
Ann Arbor
Carol Marie VanderKloot Orlin of Ann Arbor, most recently of Towsley Village, Chelsea Retirement Community, passed away peacefully in bed the evening of Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, after a brief, natural decline in the compassionate care of the Towsley Village staff and Arbor Hospice. She was 80.
She was challenged with dementia for several years previously. The daughter of Sylvene and Matthias Vanderkloot, Carol was born in Homewood, Ill., on Aug. 12, 1927. She was the only remaining of three VanderKloot sisters, predeceased by Cornelia and Mary Louise, as well as both parents. She is survived by her children, Lesley (John) Regan, David Orlin (Diane Winder), Hugh Orlin, (all of Ypsilanti) and Celia (Charles) Riecker (of Dexter); as well as her many beloved grandchildren, John (Lori) Regan IV and Robert (Rasa) Regan, Karyl Stein, Heather and Christopher Riecker; and her great-grandchildren, nieces, and cousins.
Carol moved to Ann Arbor to attend the University of Michigan and settled down there. A Hopwood prizewinner in 1946, a Phi Beta Kappa, and a Wolverine through-and-through, Carol earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan as well as two master's degrees: an MA in English, and later, an MLS during and after raising her four children. She was Dexter Wylie Middle School's librarian for many years. She was a devoted and active member of The Church of the Good Shepherd in Ann Arbor, a caring friend and neighbor to many, and maintained many lifelong friendships. She is known for her love of gardening, reading, choral music and singing, and her sunny disposition. Her favorite vacation spot was by the shores of Lake Michigan, near Arcadia, Mich. Her famous date-nut cake and rugala were her gifts to friends and neighbors at Christmas. She volunteered at the U of M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, and actively worked on church fund-raisers. She encouraged her children to read, and to love learning, music, nature, and puzzles all of which are interests they have in various ways to this day. Her advice on many occasions was to "look it up." Carol is at peace and will be sorely missed.
A memorial gathering for friends and family will be held in the spring and will be announced later. She will be buried privately in Forest Hill Cemetery in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008. Contributions to U of M Matthaei Botanical Gardens or Towsley Village at the Chelsea Retirement Community in her memory are encouraged. Arrangements by Muehlig Funeral Chapel, Ann Arbor.
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