In Loving Memory of Chase Hosang

"In Memory of my Beloved Pet

You were more than just a pet, you were a friend,

A companion and confidant until the end.

You brought me joy and laughter and a sense of peace,

A love that will forever, never cease.

You taught me about loyalty, and how to be true,

And now that you're gone, my heart is blue.

But I'll always remember the love we shared,

And know that you'll be waiting when I get there."

Oct 11 2012 – Dec 9 2024

The Rainbow Bridge

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.

When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old, frail animals are young again. Those who are maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other.

There is only one thing missing. They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth. So, each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up! The nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring! And this one suddenly runs from the group!

You have been seen and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.

In Loving Memory of Juliette M. Laham

5/19/1971 – Thursday May 23, 2024

Remember all those happy days, those times she called our own
In all those well-loved places where you now grieve alone.
And those small endearing gestures, which you thought you knew so well,
Are fading, as time passes, with her words, her kiss, her smell.
But then there is that moment, that time within the day,
When you feel she is beside you in that old familiar way.
But as you turn to see her smile or receive a tender touch,
There's only a dark shadow of the one you loved so much.
And tears begin to fall in that hole of deep despair,
And memories overwhelm you - more than your heart can bear.
As you remember her gentle grace and her love so soft but strong,
Your heart will simply miss a beat as you miss her life, her song.
You want to rewind the clock and say how much you care;
You want to silence the talk that she's not there to share.
But you smile and chat amiably to family and friends
And hope they do not notice your world is at an end.
But she knows that you will carry on because she told you true
That if she had to choose again, she would still choose you.

Rev. Dennis Hosang

Minister

Juliette (Julie) M. Laham passed away suddenly Thursday May 23, 2024. She is survived by her two sons William and Matthew and their father and Julie’s husband Geoff Laham; her mother Jenine L. Bourdon, father Don Bourdon, brother David (Erica Davis) Bourdon, sisters Nancy (Andre) LeBoeuf, Anne Bourdon, nieces and nephews Brady, Gwen, Jack, Claire, Max and Lucy. Julie is also survived by her former in-laws Larry and Mary Laham, sister-in-law Courtenay (Doug) Oosterman and their children Whit and Rehn.

Known as Aunt JuJu, she loved gardening listening to music of all genres and spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held Tuesday May 28th from 4 to 7pm at the Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 4291 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

In Loving Memory of Jeanne Lucille Haslock

December 13, 1940 – February 8, 2024

I still say I Love You,
But now there's no reply.
I always feel your presence
As if you never left my side.

I remember your comforting voice.
Now there's not a sound.
Only echoes from the past
Follow me around.

You're always by my side,
But I can't hold your hand.
The reason why God took you
I find hard to understand.

Summer days seem much shorter.
Dark nights just linger on.
Dreams turn into nightmares
When the one you love has gone.

But real love never fades.
It still burns like the sun.
Although they're far away,
Those memories go on and on.

Her spirit will never die
It shines like the stars.
I know you're sleeping in heaven,
But you're living in my heart.

Rev. Dennis Hosang

Minister

We are sad to announce that on February 8, 2024, at the age of 83, Jeanne Haslock (Clarkston, Michigan) passed away. She is survived by her son Michael L Haslock and her daughter Lori A Haslock as well as her husband William M Haslock.

Burial: Lakeview Cemetery

Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jeanne Haslock to pay them a last tribute.

In Loving Memory of Steve Hubbard

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

Dec 3 2023

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jowett Family Funeral Home – Benzonia from Dec. 6 to Dec. 7, 2023.

Stephan “Steve” Hubbard, of Frankfort, took his last ride Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Steve was never scared to take on new opportunities and did everything with honesty and integrity. He was the owner of Bayshore Tire and Auto in Elberta and then opening in Frankfort. He was clever and filled to the brim with knowledge gained through all his life experiences: he could fix or build anything. He has strong values and is well-liked by everyone, mostly due to his positive energy.

His life was a testament to the power of joy, resilience, and the enduring strength of family bonds. He was a man who knew the value of a good laugh, the thrill of winter sports, and the importance of quiet moments of peace. Steve was a private person, but also very witty and fun! He had a passion for riding snowmobiles some would say he was as happy as a 6-year-old on Christmas morning, when he was riding his shiny red machine.

He leaves in his snow dust his wife Meg Hubbard, sons Robert Hubbard and Devin Poynor, grandson Clayton Poynor, parents Colleen (Steve) Hubbard, Bernard Stephan (Lenore) Hubbard, brothers Jason (Robyn) Ludy, Michael (Laura) Hubbard. nieces and nephews: Rebecca, Calvin, Conner, Rosie, Isabelle, Stanley with countless more nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, and uncles from the Hubbard, Anderson, Dixon, and Reed Families.

A service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday December 15th at the Benzie Central High School Auditorium. Friends and family are welcome to visit starting at 12:00 pm.

Benzie Central High School 9222 Homestead Rd, Benzonia, MI 49616

In Loving Memory of Joyce Ethelee Lehman

I sit alone now in the darkness of despair.
I cry my silent tears.
My heart is broken into a million tiny pieces.
The silence is deafening to my ears.
The darkness frightens me.
The shadows climb the wall.
I hear footsteps walking,
Passing through the hall.
The loneliness surrounds me;
It takes my breath away.
This is the pattern of my life
Since that awful, dreadful day.
Without a clue,
Without a hint
Of what was yet to be,
God called you home
To be with him
And took you away from me.
I walk, I talk. I carry on
When the sun pokes out its head,
But when darkness falls
And evening comes,
I cannot go to bed.
For this is when I miss you most of all.
When I curl into a little ball
And cry those silent tears.
Watching the shadows
And missing you.

Rev. Dennis Hosang

Minister

Lehman, Joyce Ethelee (Rauschert) of Davison, MI, age 84, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023.  A Funeral Service will be held at 1pm Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church found at 706 West Flint Street, Davison, MI 48423.  Pastor Todd I. Frusti officiating.

Private interment in Flint Memorial Park Cemetary; The family will receive visitors 4-8PM Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Allen Funeral Home located at 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423 and 12-1 pm Thursday June 22 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Outreach East, in Joyce’s memory.

Joyce was born in Flint, MI on April 13, 1939, daugther of the late Edwin and Arlene (Nitschke) Rauschert.  She married Donald Lehman on August 12, 1961 in Flint, MI.  Joyce earned a master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University.  Joyce retired from Davison Community Schools as a special education teacher in 1971 after 8 years of service.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Soroptimist Club, Trinity Women, Trinity Quilting Group, Trinity Sunday School, MOPS, a cub scout leader, Outreach East and coordinator for YFU (Youth for Understanding).  Joyce enjoyed quilting, reading and cooking.  She loved taking care of all animals and loved helping young children.  Joyce and Don traveled this world and hosted 8 exchange students from different parts of the world.  Her door was always open to anyone who needed a kind word, encourgement, a laugh and love.

Joyce is survived by her husband, Don Lehman; 2 sonss, John (Kristina) Lehman and Paul Lehman; 2 grandchildren, Mike Lehman and mason Lehman;  many other loving family members and dear friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Arlene Rauschert.

In Loving Memory of Chuck Wardlaw

September 7th, 1953 – January 13th, 2023

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

Rev. Dennis Hosang

Minister

Wardlaw, Chuck – Of Fenton, age 69, was born on September 7th, 1953 and passed away on Friday, January 13th, 2023 as a result of unknown complications.

WARDLAW, Charles Joseph, Jr, born on September 7, 1953 in Imlay City. He passed away on January 12, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles Sr and Hedwig Wardlaw. He leaves behind loved ones, Jeannie, children, Travis (Blythe) Johnson, Vaughn (Lisa) Johnson, Kelsey (Phillip) Maser, and grandchildren Micah, Olivia, Maya, Veronica, Sloan, Anthony, Sawyer, Lucas, and Juniper. A memorial service will be held 2 PM Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, MI 48430 with Rev. Dennis Hosang officiating. The family will receive friends form 1 PM – 2 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

In Loving Memory of Brian Michael Doyle

October 29, 1979 – Saturday, June 4, 2022

Since the loss of you,
I've learned to live for each day
And take it as a blessing,
Knowing it may not always be this way.

Since the loss of you,
I've learned that when everything goes wrong
To never give up on what is right
Because it can only make you strong.

Since the loss of you,
I've learned that even when you're in a lot of pain
You've got to hold yourself together
So you won't feel like you're going insane.

Since the loss of you,
I've learned how to hold the tears when I want to cry
Because all I have is memories
And just want to ask God why.

But mostly, since the loss of you,
I've learned a life can be taken in the blink of an eye
And only Heaven really knows when
That person will have to say "Goodbye."

Rev. Dennis Hosang

Minister

DOYLE, Brian Michael – Of Grand Blanc, age 42, was born in Flint, Michigan on October 29, 1979 and passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 as a result of an auto accident involving a drunk driver.

Memorial visitation 1 p.m. and Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.

Cremation has taken place.

He was raised in Swartz Creek, Michigan and graduated from Swartz Creek High School in 1998. Brian worked as an electrician since age 18. He became known as a trouble-shooter of electrical problems and his work was that of perfection.

Brian was a car enthusiast. He never saw a car that couldn’t look better with special tires, rims and car bling. Brian had deep faith deep within his heart.

He gave the best sincere hugs. He loved passionately and he never met a stranger.

He had an infectious smile and he was a child at heart, with a knack for goofy quick-witted humor. He made people giggle over the silliest things.

Brian loved his country. He was proud to be a true patriot with strong political beliefs. If you knew Brian, you knew his stance on the issues of the day.

Family was more important than anything in his life. He loved passionately and if you were his friend, you were a friend for life and if you were down and out, Brian would show up on your doorstep to support.

So many introduced themselves as Brian’s Best Friend.” He called his parents almost every day, even if he only had a few moments. He ended every call with “I love you guys”. He put others needs ahead of his own and was beyond generous.

Brian gave in death as he gave in life, as he is a multi-organ donor to the Gift of Life. We suspect whoever received his heart, will be truly blessed.

Brian is survived by parents, John and Jeannie Doyle; brother and sister-in-law, Brett and Whitney Doyle; beloved twin nephews; 2 of his biggest joys, Jaxon and Hunter Doyle; uncles, Ron Boros, Jim Boros and Shelly Rowe, and Ron Claerhout and aunt, Linda Geiger; aunt and uncle, Yvonne and Mike Mancik; girlfriend, Danielle Paul; and many loving cousins.

Brian was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, John and MaryAnn Doyle; maternal grandparents, Alex and Irene Boros; aunts, Shelley Boros, Diane Boros, Barbara Boros, Dorothy Clarehout and Patricia Doyle and uncle, Bill Geiger.

Family is overwhelmed with the out pouring of love and support from all of Brian’s family and friends. It means so much to the family.

Our world has gotten a little darker for us, but brighter for Heaven. Brian’s brother said it best, “He flew fast and burned out bright”.

Those desiring may make contributions to MADDWounded Warrior Project or Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

In loving memory of Gerald J. Merritt Jr. (Jimmy)

February 15, 1967 – May 13, 2022

We are here to celebrate your life
And the measure of its worth
And every single life you touched
While you were on this earth.
We wish to pay our last respects.
That's why we are all here,
To thank you for your friendship
And all the memories we hold dear.
It's been a privilege to have known you.
We were family, not just friends,
And we will carry you in spirit
Until we meet up once again.

Rev. Dennis Hosang

Minister

Gerald J. Merritt was born on February 15, 1967 and passed away on May 13, 2022

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gerald J. Merritt Jr. (Grand Blanc, Michigan), who passed away at the age of 55, on May 13, 2022.

Services at Hill Funeral Home, 11723 South Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan

Funeral Service will be held on May 19, 2022 at 1:00 pm

Visitation will be held on May 18, 2022 at 4:00 pm

Visitation Before Service will be held on May 19, 2022 at 12:00 pm

Our Holy Church Service for Gerald J. Merritt Jr.

Prayer

Almighty God, you love everything you have made and wash over us with your unending mercy. We rejoice in your promises of healing, joy and peace to all who love you. In your mercy turn the darkness of death to the dawn of new life, and the sorrow of parting to the joy of heaven; through our Savior Jesus Christ who died and rose again and who lived forevermore.  AMEN

Introduction

We meet here today to honor the life of Jimmy. We give thanks for his life and ask God to bless him now that their time in this world has come to an end.

For Jimmy, the journey is now beginning. But for us, there is loss, grief and pain. Every one of us here has been affected – perhaps in small ways, or perhaps in transformative ones- by Jimmy. His life mattered to us all.

It is important for us to collectively acknowledge and accept that the world has fundamentally changed with his passing. We are all grieving. Life will not be the same – nor should it be. Together, let us open our hearts and commemorate the impact Jimmy had on us.

Second Prayer

Eternal God,

We pray for ourselves and for Jimmy

We stand where Earth and Heaven meet,

Where life is brought to death

Deliver us from grief, fear and doubt,

From despair and unbelief,

And bring us to the light of your presence.

Grant us that peace which the world cannot give

So that we, with Jimmy may trust in you

And find our life through you.

Lord, you renew the face of the Earth,

Gather to yourself Jimmy, whom we have loved,

And grant him those things

Which eye has not seen, nor ear heard,

Nor the human heart imagined.

Great Father-Mother God,

Watch over us this day – and all days.

Give us the strength to accept what is past,

To appreciate what is present

And to look forward to good in our future.

Grant us peace; sacred moments of communion with the Universe

And faith – in whatever most expresses our deepest inner truth.

Bless us and heal us; breathe peace and grace into our lives

Amen.

Remarks

I would now like to invite to the front anyone who would like to share some remarks about Jimmy

Eulogy

And now I will invite (close friend/family member) to share their thoughts.

The Committal

Please stand.

Jimmy is now safe. He is already on their way to heaven to enjoy all which awaits there. Let us say this final farewellto his body as we commit Jimmy’s physical form to its natural end.

Jimmy, we bless you and thank you for being a part of our lives. We honor your life on Earth and we pray for your peace ever-after. We will not forget you. Go well into the kingdom of heaven.

Please sit.

Closing Words

We have been remembering with love and gratitude a life that touched us all.

I encourage you to help, support and love those who grieve most. Allow them to cry; to hurt; to smile and to remember. Grief works through our systems in its own time.

Remember to bless each day and to live it to the full in honor of life itself – and of Jimmy. We often take life for granted and yet it is the greatest gift God gave us.

Blessing

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you.

The Lord lift up his support upon you and give you peace.

So then, go in peace, and the God of all peace go with you.

Amen.

In loving memory of Michael J. Zgleszewski, Jr.

September 16, 1977 – January 20, 2022

It's okay to miss you,
It's okay to cry.
Just know I'll never forget you.
This isn't a permanent goodbye.
Sometimes I sit and wonder
If you are standing by my side,
Giving me the courage
To carry on with pride.
I'll hold onto our memories,
Until this life is done.
In my heart is where I'll store them,
Where we can be as one.

Rev. Dennis Hosang

Minister

Michael J. Zgleszewski, Jr., a resident of Canton, passed from this life on January 20, 2022, at the age of 44.

Michael was the beloved longtime boyfriend of Cindy Weaver and loving stepfather of Luke Weaver. He was the cherished son of Michael and Kathleen Zgleszewski and the dear brother of David (Laura) Zgleszewski, who are all residents of Delaware.

I personally know Michael working at Ally in the Global Command Center as the Manager at Ally Financial Inc.  He was a just a good person always wanting to learn and got pretty good at working magic in a tool we leveraged called ServiceNow.  I miss him but never forget him and I don’t want to forget him.  Like I said he was a very good man who brought good to this world we live in and the people he surrounded himself with.

There will be a memorial gathering on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Road (W. of Lilley) from 1:00 p.m. until the time of his memorial service at 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Eagles Autism Foundation https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/eaglesautismfoundation/

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