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Vincent McDermott, age 83, of Imlay Imlay City, Michigan died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at McLaren Lapeer Region of Lapeer, MI. Vincent Francis McDermott was born December 27, 1933 in Detroit, MI. He is the son of the late Vincent Edward and the late Blanch Catherine (Malone) McDermott. Vince graduated from high school in Detroit. Vince served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War from 1954 to 1956. He married Marcella Betty Bader on April 16, 1955 at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, Detroit, Michigan.  Vince worked for the Ford Motor Company for 30 + years. He was a millwright. He worked at the VanDyke and Mound Axle Plants and at the Sterling Heights Trim Plant. He retired from Ford Motor Company in the early 1980's. Vince was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Imlay City. When he was able, he sang in the choir. Vince was a long time member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus in Imlay City.  He is survived by his wife: Marcella (Bader) McDermott of Imlay City; two daughters: Catherine McDermott of Dawsonville, GA and Linda (& Jerry) Patty of Imlay City, MI; four sons: Michael McDermott of Cass City, MI, Vincent (& Hope) McDermott of Casco Twp., MI, Martin (& Tammie) McDermott of Allenton, MI and Joseph McDermott of Marlette, MI; a brother-in-law: Joseph (& Dena) Bader of Romulus, MI. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Vincent was preceded in death by his parents: Vincent and Catherine McDermott; an infant sister; and a granddaughter: Brooke Elizabeth McDermott.  A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, April 19 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 700 Maple Vista, Imlay City, MI with the Rev. Fr. Paul Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Imlay City on Wednesday afternoon. A Knights of Columbus Rosary and prayer service will be held 7:00 pm on April 18, 2017 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home Of Imlay City, 225 N. Main Street, Imlay City, MI.  The family will be available for visiting hours will be from 3 - 5 & 6 - 8 pm Monday, April 17 and from 1-5 & 6-8 pm Tuesday, April 18. at Muir Brothers Funeral Home Of Imlay City, 225 N. Main Street, Imlay City, MI and from 9 – 10 am Wednesday, April 19 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Imlay City. 

Catherine Ann Kreiner, a baptized child of God, age 86, of Brown City, MI went to be with her Lord Thursday, January 5, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM Monday, January 9, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Burnside Twp., North Branch, MI with Father Mark Prill officiating.
The family will receive visitors from 4 – 8 PM Saturday, January 7, 2017 and 1 – 8 PM Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette, MI and 10 AM until time of service at the Church on Monday
A Knights of Columbus Rosary Service will be held at 6 PM Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette.
Burial will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Burnside.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Family Discretionary Fund or the givers choice.
Catherine was born June 4, 1930 in Centerline, MI, daughter of the late Henry and Alvera (Grobbel) Ruhlman. She graduated from North Branch High School with the Class of 1948. Catherine married Clare Kreiner April 19, 1950 at St. Mary's Catholic Church and they were married 62 years until his death December 27, 2012. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a past member of the Altar Society. Catherine loved spending time with family, friends and her church family. She enjoyed playing cards and tending to her flower gardens.
Catherine is survived by her children, Bernadette Perales of Brown City, Monica Liblong of Marlette, Theresa (Gary) Lipka of Marlette, Tom (Sue) Kreiner of Sunfield, Gert (Dan) Zyrowski of North Branch, Ann (Rick) Reinelt of Vassar, Virginia (Bill) Ankley of North Branch, Elizabeth (Walt) Musiel of Marlette, William (Marie) Kreiner of Brown City, Frances (Vic) Guerrero of North Branch, Gerald (Becky) Kreiner of Marlette, Ben Kreiner of North Branch, Mary (Paul) Pytleski of Brown City, Joan (Larry) Guildi of North Branch, Ron Kreiner of North Branch; six brothers and sisters, Lucille Schank of North Branch, Irene (Joe) Vohs of Centerline, Tom Ruhlman of North Branch, Pat (Joanne) Ruhlman of North Branch, Dolores (Seth) Griffin of North Branch, Gertrude (Vern) Steele of Clifford; 61 grandchildren; 54 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clare Martin Kreiner; brothers and sisters, Joan Hagemeister, Anthony Ruhlman, Robert Ruhlman, Mary Bentz and baby sister Monica; and grandchildren, James Kreiner, Dana Zyrowski and Jeremy Zyrowski.

Kenneth E. White, age 73, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016. Beloved Husband of Joyce, recently celebrating 50 wonderful years of marriage on September 23, 2016; Loving Father of Susan (Darrin) Walters, Linda White-Robinson and Jeffrey (Marisa) White; Dear Grandfather of Zachary, Tyler, Allysun, Isaiah, Samantha and James. Ken is survived by Sister-in-Law Jacqueline, many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his brother William Mount. He proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Forrestal from 1961 to 1963. Ken retired from the GM Tech Center after 30 loyal years. He enjoyed working on cars and along with his wife, were NASCAR enthusiasts. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. Ken loved spending time with his immediate and extended family. He will be missed and cherished by all. Visitation Monday, October 17, 2016 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a 7:00 pm prayer service at Kaul Funeral Home 27830 Gratiot Ave., Roseville. Funeral instate Tuesday, October 18, 2016 11:00 am until the time of mass at 11:30 am at St. Peter's Catholic Church 95 Market St., Mt. Clemens.

Robert Raymond Linck, age 96, of Brown City, Michigan passed away and went to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 25, 2016.  He was born on August 7, 1920, the only child of Raymond and Cecilia Linck.  Robert served four years in the Air Force during WWII repairing B-29's at bases in India, China and Tinian.  He was a lifelong member of the Brown City VFW and instrumental along with other community members to get it established.On his return from military service Robert married Patricia Husson,  December 29, 1945 and enjoyed a faithful and happy marriage for over 70 years.  While working in Detroit and employed by Detroit Edison he and Pat decided to move back to the farm where  he joined his father in dairy farming for over 35 years.  After he sold the cows he became the County Executive Director for the Lapeer County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) where he became a tireless advocate for local farmers.  He was a talented writer and wrote a weekly farm information column for the Lapeer County Press.  After retiring from the ASCS in 1982 he continued writing and developed the Thumb Farm News that became the Farm and Country Journal where he was editor, commenting on farm policy and newsworthy events both local and national.  During this time he and Pat traveled extensively as hosts for the Rural Route Tours.He remained active on the farm and in 1991 he along with his son converted the family farm to certified organic farming that is now a Centennial Farm known as Raub Rae Farm.  He was past director of the Organic Crop Improvement Association (O.C.I.A.) a supervisor for Goodland Township and on the Zoning Commission, a member of Michigan Milk Producers, Michigan Farmers Union and a long time member of the Knights of Columbus and Sacred Heart Church in Brown City.  He was a devoted son, faithful husband, loving father, organic farmer and environmentalist, a poet and a thinker.He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Patricia Linck; seven children, Judith Linck of Sacramento, CA, Mary Pat Linck and her husband Michael J. Ryan of Marquette, MI, Bette Nikodemski and her husband Jim of Colchester, CT, Yvonne Osborne and her husband David of Brown City, Christine Rhodes of Brown City, Catherine Dodge and her husband Leonard of Palmdale, CA and a son John Linck and wife Barbara of Brown City; 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.     A viewing and visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Carman Funeral Home in Brown City.  A rosary service will be Sunday at 6:30 p.m.Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Brown City. His grandsons will serve as Casket bearers and burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.  

Ulysses "Jake" G. Dennis, Jr., 74, or Lapeer, died Wednesday June 29, 2016. He was born July 31, 1941 in Almont to parents "Jake" and Verna (White) Dennis, Sr. Mr. Dennis married Dorothy Bruman on February 27, 1960 in Lapeer. 
Jake proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Pontiac Motors for 30 years, retiring in 1993. Mr. Dennis has been a long term member of Immaculate Conception Church as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed hunting, traveling and tinkering on his John Deere tractor. Above all else; he was a good man, a loving - husband, father and grandfather. 
Mr. Dennis is survived by his wife of 56 years: Dorothy, children: Mike (Dawn) Dennis of Jenison, Terri (Michael) Craig of Highlands Ranch, CO, Patti (Nathan) Baize of Marlette, Karen Downs of Parker, CO, Dan (Glenda) Dennis of Lapeer, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren (& one on the way), sister: Sarah Weingartz of Attica, several: nieces, nephews and good friends. Jake was preceded in death by his sister: Juanita LaVene, granddaughter: Mikita Dennis and his parents. 
His visitation will be 2-4/5-8pm Monday, with a 7:00pm rosary at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. The funeral mass will be 11:00am Tuesday July 5, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Church, Lapeer, officiated by Father Doc Ortman. Burial will follow at Stiles Cemetery, with military honors under the auspices of the American Legion Post #16 Honor Guard. 
 

Edward Chick, age 72, of Almont, Michigan, died suddenly Friday, June 17, 2016 at home. Edward Jerome Chick was born September 17, 1943 in Hamtramck, MI. He is the son of the late Edward Anthony and Joan R. (Kowalski) Chick. Ed grew up in East Detroit; and spent much of his youth in the Attica and Imlay City areas. He was a 1961 graduate of Imlay City High School. He attended Flint Junior College for two years majoring in music. He graduated from Detroit Barber College. He married Jeanette Gerlach on January 8, 1966 in Romeo, Michigan. Ed studied music in college; he played in a band and played piano, and accordion. He even gave accordion lessons at one time. Ed has been a Barber for 52 years. Ed started barbering in both Grosse Pointe and Romeo before coming back to Imlay City to buy the Barber Shop on East Third Street in 1969 (1969 -- 2016). He has been in semi-retirement for a few years, but still could be found at “Chick's Barber Shop” three or four days a week as recent as two weeks ago. Ed has raised cattle (especially Hereford and Red Limousine) for several years. He has also run a livestock transportation business; taking local farmers animals and his own cattle to the Marlette Stockyard every week. Mr. Chick was a member of: Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Imlay City; Our Lady Queen Of Peace Knights Of Columbus; and the Imlay City Lions Club. Ed is survived by his wife: Jeanette Chick of Almont, one daughter: Patti (& Jason) Carte of Elgin, IL and two sons: Edward (& Sue Plachta) Chick of Lapeer and Tim (& Marilyn) Chick of Attica, MI; his grandson: Lucas Carte of Elgin, IL; his mother Joan R. Chick of Satellite Beach, FLA; two sisters: Diane Laudadio of Indialantic, FLA and Joan Chick of Melbourne, FLA; and one brother: Daniel Chick of Indialantic, FLA. Ed is preceded by his father: Edward A. Chick; and a brother: Gerard A. Chick. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, June 22 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 700 Maple Vista, Imlay City, MI. The Reverend Fr. Matt Kafka will officiate. A Rosary / Scripture prayer service will be held 7:30 pm Tuesday June 21, 2016 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home Of Imlay City, 225 N. Main Street, Imlay City, MI. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Imlay City. The family will be available for visiting hours from 1-5 pm and 6-8 pm Tuesday, June 21 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home Of Imlay City, 225 N. Main Street, Imlay City, MI and 10 – 11 am Wednesday, June 22 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Imlay City. Please be sure to sign our on-line register book at muirbrothersfh.com