2002-07-29

Ruth Maxine Youngs



Ruth Maxine Youngs, 75, Houghton Lake, died July 24, 2002, at Hilltop Manor Health Care Center, Roscommon. A service officiated by Pastor David E. Hansen was held July 28 at Walsh Funeral Home, Roscommon. Mrs. Youngs was born in Shepherd Aug. 14, 1926, to Lyle and Ruth (Allison) Dunn. She lived in Lansing prior to moving to Houghton Lake in […]

Ruby Rose Parker



Ruby Rose Parker, infant daughter of Bob and Phyllis J. (Valdez) Parker, St. Helen, was stillborn at Grayling Mercy Hospital July 22, 2002, Pastor Kenneth Peterson officiated a service July 27 at Community Baptist Church, St. Helen. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Walsh Funeral Home provided arrangements. Predeceased was the baby’s grandfather, David Valdez Sr. Surviving besides her parents are […]

Gilbert Gil Sawyer



Gilbert “Gil” Sawyer, 75, died July 28, 2002, at his home in Prudenville. The Rev. William Winter will officiate a service Tuesday, July 30, at 2 p.m. at Christler Funeral Home, Prudenville Chapel. Burial will be in Denton Township Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. John Lutheran Church. Mr. Sawyer was born in Owosso Oct. 6, 1926, to […]

John Harvey Little



John Harvey Little, 72, Houghton Lake, died July 26, 2002. A service will be held at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home, 5391 Highland Road, Waterford, Tuesday, July 30, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. John D. Rathbun officiating. Visitation is Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Interment will be in Ottawa Park Cemetery. […]

Ethel (Bertie) Bresette



Roscommon resident Ethel “Bertie” Bresette, 69, died July 26, 2002, at her home. Mrs. Bresette was born in Gibson City, IL, Oct. 28, 1932, the daughter of Rollin Prim and Frances Ellen (Poplett) Blissard. She was married to William “Ben” Bresette, June 11, 1951, in Gibson City, IL. She lovingly raised her family during her husband’s 30 years in the […]