FLORENCE (BAKUN) BLANK
, 77, of McGahn Road, Portage Township, Michigan, died Monday evening June 8, 2009 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and the care of North Woods Hospice.
Born January 16, 1931 Grand Rapids, daughter of the late John Bakun and Hedwig Bakun, Florence Bakun was a 1948 graduate of Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School.
Florence married John Blank in 1953 and made Rockford their home. In 1975, she moved to the Curtis area and has been a resident since. In addition to being a devoted homemaker, Florence enjoyed bowling, gardening, hunting, fishing and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Florence Blank was preceded in death by her husband John Blank in 1997 and sister Fran. Survivors included her children Chris of Christmas, Tim of Grand Rapids, Kevin (Ronda) of Germfask, Mitch (Tammy) of Germfask, Rich (Joni) of Curtis and Gerald of Germfask; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; siblings Johnny Bakun of Grand Rapids, Carol Nemic and Joanne Gardner both of Rockford, Mary Wrona and Josephine Decker both of Grand Rapids and Jenny Stocz of Warren, OH.
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GEORGE BLEHM
- Former Unionville resident, George, Blehm Jr., 72, died Tuesday, July 13, 2004 a his residence in Gould City. George was born January 10, 1932 in Saginaw, son of the late George Sr. and Julia (Gricar) Blehm. Besides his parents, George was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Christine "Chrissy" Nichols; also brother, Jerry and John. Survivors include his son, Jonathan Streefkert of Trout Lake and daughter, Kathalene Blehm of Jerome, grandson, Keagan Streefkert or Trout Lake; sisters, Julie (William) Deming of Saginaw; Kathryn (Jeffery) Umphrey of Clio and Sue (Mark) Wiese of Sebewaing. At request, crermation will take place. A gathering of family and friends celebrating the life of George Blehm Jr. will take place Saturday, July 17, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at the Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ancestry.com - The Saginaw News - page C7 Obituary 16 Jul 2004
FRANCIS BOURISAW
, loved life and all that it had to offer, sharing his happiness with family and friends. Sadly, Bud died on September 8, 2006, at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey with family members and a dear friend of 13 years, Sherry Rayha, at his bedside. He was 65 years old.
He was born on October 4, 1940, in Chicago, the son of Catherine (nee Shultz) and Morton Bourisaw. Bud's dad was the manager of the select Bon Fig Food Store on the Gold Coast in Chicago. Following his retirement in 1956, the family moved to Mackinac Island and settled in their comfortable home on Bourisaw Lane. The Bourisaw family, according to the records at Ste. Anne's Church, dates back to 1743 on Mackinac Island.
Bud was graduated from St. Francis Xavier High School in Petoskey and spent the greater share of his life on the Island. He was first employed by Frank Dufina at Wawashkamo Golf Course, worked for Ella Chambers at the Arch Rock Curio Shop, at Doud Mercantile Store, and at the United States Post Office on Mackinac Island and in Cheboygan. He returned each summer to Mackinac, where he was the night manager at the Windermere Hotel until he retired in 2004 and wintered in Cheboygan, where he had a host of friends who mourn his passing. Bud served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post 299. He was a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
Bud's health had not been the best in late years. His greatest ally has been his courage and patience. His greatest joy was peace and his greatest fortune was his family and his friend, Sherry Rayha, and Smokey, his black Labrador and constant companion, who rode to town each morning with Bud to collect the morning papers and do some shopping.
The Douds at the Windermere have been neighbors to the Bourisaws for many years. We shall miss our daily visits on Mackinac and the winter phone calls from Cheboygan.
Services were held Monday, September 11, at Ste. Anne's Church with Father Rey Garcia, S.J. officiating. Burial followed in the Bourisaw lot in Ste. Anne's cemetery. The American Legion Post 299 performed a graveside service with Post Commander Paul Wandrie presenting Bud's sister, Kitty Schadel, with the American flag. Pallbearers were James Bynoe of Mackinac Island, Kevin Leveille of St. Ignace, three nephews, Raymond and Robert Schadel, and Brandon Davey, and a friend, Leonard Batuiak, from Buffalo, New York.
A luncheon followed the service in Ste. Anne's Hall. Bud is survived by his family, one sister and her family, Kitty and George Schadel of Arcade, New York, Ms. Rayha of Mackinac Island and Cheboygan, nieces and nephews Raymond Schadel of Buffalo, New York, Cathy and Robert Schadel-Shotwell of Earlville, Illinois, Richard and Dawn Ganele Schadel of Buffalo, Mary Beth Schadel of Buffalo, great-nieces and nephews Tim, Laura, Brandon, Robert, Jennifer, Angela, Mikey, Vinie, and Carie Ann.
Memorials may be made to the Moses Dialysis Unit at Mackinac Straits Hospital in St. Ignace. Our dear friend Bud rests in peace at the Island cemetery, where the autumn season is at hand and the indescribable changing of the colors of the leaves will be radiant.
A dear friend, Adrienne Coyne of St. Ignace, and cousins Jim and Robert Glascott of Chicago, Ms. Rayha's sister, Debbie Kline and family from Traverse City, attended the service as well as friends from Cheboygan, St. Ignace, Petoskey, and Wisconsin.
Francis "Bud" Bourisaw of Mackinac Island and Cheboygan worked at the Mackinac Island Post Office for 27 years and the Cheboygan Post Office for five years.
Mr. Bourisaw died Friday, September 8, 2006, at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. He was born October 4, 1940, in Chicago, and lived on Mackinac Island much of his life.
He was graduated from St. Francis Catholic High School in Petoskey, and spent nearly two years in the United States Army. After he retired from the United States Postal Service, he worked as the night watchman for the Windermere Hotel on Mackinac Island for 12 years.
Mr. Bourisaw was a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and Ste. Anne's Catholic Church. He also was a member of the Mackinac Island American Legion. Friends said Mr. Bourisaw was a quiet man, loved by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Morton and Catherine (nee Schultz) Bourisaw. Visitation was held Sunday, September 10, at Dodson Funeral Home in St. Ignace from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, September 11, at 11 a.m. at Ste. Anne's Catholic Church on Mackinc Island. Father Rey Garcia officiated.
Burial was in Ste. Anne's Cemetery on Mackinac Island. Dodson Funeral Home of St. Ignace assisted the family with arrangements.
Contributed by Mary Beth Schadel - Mackinac Island Town Crier 7 Oct 2006
FRANK BOURISAW
, developed. The deceased was born on the Island on Sept. 15, 1851, the son of Vital Bourisaw. He was the sole survivor of his immediate family. For many years he served in the U.S. lighthouse service and was assisted keeper at Bois Blanc Light, S. Killagalee and Wangochance Light. Following his resignation from the government service he took employment as caretaker for various summer homes on the West Bluff. Mrs. Bourisaw died six years ago. He is survived and mourned by the following children, James, of the Island; Mrs. Lewis Hagerman (Ruth) of Huron, Ohio; Morton of Chicago and were present at the time of his decease. The funeral took place on Tuesday morning with a requiem high mass by Rev. Fr. T.A. Kennedy in St. Ann's Church, interment was in St. Ann's cemetery.
Contributed by Mary Beth Schadel
HARRIET (LASLEY) BOURISAW
, died at an early hour on Monday after an immediate illness of two weeks, but really the end of several years of failing health - the breaking up process of advancing years. Her maiden name was Harriet Lasley. She was born in muskegon in 1852, her parents removing to Mackinac Island before she was a year old. A brother, James, and sister, Miss Margaret Lasley are the only survivors of the original family. Deceased was married to Frank Bourisaw in 1883, and she is survived by her husband, three sons, and a daughter, being respectively James, and Harry of the Island, and Morton of Chicago (he came for the funeral) and Miss Ruth Bourisaw, the assistant postmistress here. The funeral took place Wednesday morning with high mass at St. Ann's church and internment in the Catholic cemetery. Deceased was a woman of exemplary Christian virtues and a devoted adherent of the Catholic faith; she was beloved by her neighbors and eminently respected by the community, which sympathizes deeply with the family in their bereavement.
Contributed by Mary Beth Schadel
LOUIS CLAUDE BROWN
, 17, of St. Ignace, was an 11th grade student at LaSalle High School who loved snowboarding, skateboarding, fishing and hunting, paintball, music, and computers.
Louis died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, January 16, 2005, at his home.
Louis was born October 21, 1987, to John and Kay (nee Colegrove) Brown in Cheboygan. He was a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
He is survived by his parents, John Brown of St. Ignace and Kay Brown of Honor; grandparents Emma Brown, and Louis and Phyllis Colegrove, all of St. Ignace; his great-grandmother, Betty Colegrove of St. Ignace; a brother, John Paul Brown of St. Ignace, and a sister, Johnna Brown of Frankfort; a half-brother, Alex Hanrath of Honor; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Claude Brown of St. Ignace, and great-grandfather, Ralph Colegrove Sr.
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 5 p.m. at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, with Father C. Michael Rhoades and Father Norbert B. Landreville officiating. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the church. Burial will take place in the spring at St. Ignatius Cemetery.
His uncles, Robert Colegrove, Ronald Colegrove, Gerald Colegrove, and Ralph Colegrove Jr., and four of his closest friends, will serve as pallbearers.
Source: Elizabeth Kessler (Find-A-Grave)
JOSHUA JOHN BURLINGAME
, 24, of McMillan, died unexpectedly early Sunday morning August 12, 2007.
Born April 22, 1983 in Newberry, son of Gerald E. DePottey Jr. and Mary Burlingame, Joshua attended Tahquamenon Area Schools later receiving his G.E.D. through Consolidated Community Schools. He was presently co-owner and operator with his Uncle John of Double J's Wood Harvesting of McMillan. Joshua was a member of Ducks Unlimited and a former volunteer of the Portage Township Fire Department. His hobbies and interests including hunting, fishing, boating, four-wheeling and working in the woods.
Joshua is preceded in death by his father Gerald, grandfather John Burlingame Sr. and brother Sgt. Jeremy DePottey.
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