Patricia L. McRoberts

Patricia L. McRoberts, age 75 of Barryton, MI, formerly of Ionia, MI, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011.

She was born July 25, 1935 in Crystal, MI to John and Sally Bogart. She was married to Barney McRoberts who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and Adult Foster Care provider in Ionia and Barryton, MI. She was a very active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

She is survived by her three children: David (Mary) Ball, Robert (Elesa) Ball, and Sally (Patrick) Simon, nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one brother and one sister. 

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2011 at the Greenville Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Stanton, Michigan.

Rev. Norman Terry Wood

Rev. Norman Terry Wood, 81, of Middleton passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at the Laurels of Carson City. Norm was born in Ionia, son of Dale and Frances Pauline (Terry) Wood on June 4, 1930.

Norm was ordained a minister on February 2, 2005 at Amazing Grace Church by Dr. Richard Jolliff. His heart was to let others know that Jesus Christ loves them and wants to be Lord of their lives. He ministered many years, not only in churches, but also in jails, prisons and on dozens of work missions in Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, and in the U.S. 

He loved being with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also loved camping in his motor home across the USA. Norm retired from General Motors in 1985. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Nancy, 7 children: Ann (Steve) McNair of Charlotte, Susan (Dr. Paul) Worley of Ithaca, Laurie Thurman of Ft. Wayne, Indiana , Jim Gross of Ithaca, Susan (Andy) Grosnickel of Potterville, Bob (Jessica) Gross of Fowlerville and Angie (Fred) Szelag of Mt. Pleasant, 13 grand-children, 9 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Janice (Harold) Hinton of Middleton and Jane Allen of Bangor, Maine; and his brother, Leland Charles (Mary Ellen) Wood of Middleton. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 36 years, Adona, and his brother-in-law, Pastor Max Allen.

There will be a memorial service on Friday morning at 11 a.m. at Amazing Grace Church, Wheeler, with Dr. Richard Jolliff officiating. Burial will be at a later date in North Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 6, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Memorial contributions may be made to Amazing Grace Church.

Nilene Ruth Kernen

Nilene R. Kernen, age 89, of Ithaca, died Thursday, September 22, 2011, at Gratiot Medical Center in Alma.

Nilene was born March 31, 1922, in Ithaca, the daughter of Nile and Blanche Place Crites. She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1939. She then lived in Detroit working as a bookkeeper.

Nilene married J.L. “Bud” Kernen on December 26, 1942, in Rolla, Missouri. Upon returning to Ithaca, she then worked as a legal secretary for Bob Arnold. While her children were young she enjoyed staying home to care for them. She then started doing bookkeeping for Beebe Furniture Store until she owned and operated Kernen Style Shoppe from 1972 until 2005.

Nilene was a member of the Eastern Star, Elks Lodge 1400 of Alma and the First Presbyterian Church in Ithaca. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed playing cards.

Nilene is survived by her children, Charles Kernen and Mary (Rick) Rimmel both of Ithaca; and her grandchildren, Adam Rimmel and Megan Rimmel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bud Kernen; her parents; three sisters, Jeane Holcomb, Marge Lewellen, and Lucille Axel; and her dear friend Will Blakely.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2011, at the First Presbyterian Church in Ithaca, with Pastor George Ayoub officiating. Interment will follow in Ithaca Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 Sunday, September 25, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca.

Nicolas Gerald Hurosky

Nicolas Gerald Hurosky, age 2 years, died Thursday, November 10, 2011, at his home in Pleasant Lake, Michigan.

Nicolas was born September 13, 2009, in Ann Arbor, the son of John William and Nicole Renee (Abidin) Hurosky. 

Nicolas is survived by his parents, John and Nicole; his brothers, Johnny, Brandon, Caebryn, Ashton, Nathan, Roman, and Nolan; his grandmothers, Nancy Augustine and Linda Abidin; his great grandmothers, Frances Augustine and Dorothy Sztanyo; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Norman “Papa” Augustine.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, November 14, 2011, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Interment will following Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 Sunday, November 13. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and sent to 4667 N. Jerome Rd., Alma, MI 48801.

Nellie Flegel

Nellie Flegel, age 96, of Ithaca, died Sunday, July 17, 2011 at the Warwick Living Center in Alma, Michigan.

She was born on March 13, 1915 in rural Bannister, the daughter of Roy and Isa (Whitaker) Peck. She married Clifford G. (Buster) Flegel while he was serving in the US Army during WWII on June 1, 1943 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was an elementary teacher for 45 years. 

She traveled with her Aunt Lela before getting married, and she and her husband Clifford continued to love traveling with their family. After retirement, they saw much of the United States in their RV. 

Nellie loved, cared, and prayed for her husband, family, friends, extended family, and her church family. Church was very important to her, as she served as a Sunday School teacher and superintendent, a bible school organizer, and was active in the Women of the Church of God.

Nellie loved to read, sew, quilt, and garden. As her strength waned, she used her energy in making yo-yo dolls. She truly believed in busy hands.

She is survived by her husband, Clifford; 4 children: Elaine (John) Thomas of Ithaca, Keith (Irene) Flegel of Ithaca, Evelyn (Ken) Walter of Greenfield, Indiana, Duane (Bernadette) Flegel of Espanola, New Mexico; 8 grandchildren: Sheila (Tony) Casey of Ithaca, Neil (Sue) Thomas of Howell, Mike (Lori) Thomas of Ithaca, Christine (Justin) Daron of Alma, Stacey (Brent) DeVries of Traverse City, Kendel (Mike) Diehl of Indianapolis, Indiana, Bethany (Tim) Brady of Phoenix, Arizona, and Caleb (Kara) Flegel of Indianapolis; 14 great grandchildren: Seth, Evan, and Nolan Casey of Ithaca, Garrett and Brandon Thomas of Howell, Ashlyn and Ethan Thomas of Ithaca, Elizabeth and Alexander Daron of Alma, Nicholas and Elinor Diehl of Indianapolis, Indiana, Cross and Conner Brady of Phoenix, Arizona, and Kariann Flegel of Indianapolis; and a sister Ruby Stewart of Bannister. She was preceded in death by 7 brothers and sisters: Grace Peck, Arlie Peck, Clyde Peck, Wayne Peck, Ray Peck, Mildred Whitaker, and Lee Peck.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 am Thursday, July 21, 2011 at the Edgewood Church of God, with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Burial will be in the North Star Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Memorial contributions may be made to the Edgewood Church of God or to the charity of your choice.