✞Clara B. Haedicke, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2006 at an area hospice care facility. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herman H. Haedicke. Originally a native of Michigan, Clara lived in Pensacola for the last 29 years. Clara was an avid bridge player and golfer. She was an active member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church. The many friendships she made in these activities and organizations were treasured by her throughout the years. She was a loving mother to Steve (Janet) Haedicke of Monroe, LA, David (Susan) Haedicke of Potomac, Maryland, and Janet (Tom) Tobe of Farmington Hills, Michigan; eight grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She is also survived by her loving companion, Tom Noble of Pensacola.

✞LAWRENCE JOHN "SANDY" SANDERSON - Sarasota, FL, formerly of Caro - Passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, FL, at the age of 87. He was born in Worth, MI August 10, 1915. Не served our country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Не was a member of the Caro United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the Royal Arch Masons, Chapter #96. He and his wife, Barbara, owned and operated the Caro Floor Covering Company in Caro until they retired in 1977. At that time, 26 years ago, Sandy and Barb spent each winter in Sarasota and returned to their home on Burnside Street each spring until Barb died in 1984. In addition to being an avid golfer, he still enjoyed weekly golf games. Sandy was a hunter, fisherman, shuffleboard team player and loved card games of all kinds with friends and family. He was an accomplished bowler and once rolled a perfect 300 game during league play in 1941. Those who cherish his memory are his wife, Vivian Hoag-Sanderson of Sarasota, FL; his daughters and their husbands, Mary Lou and David Agdanowski of Saginaw, Carol and Kenneth Kirk of St. Louis, MO and Patricia and Ronald Heinzman of Bay City; brother and his wife, Ralph and Katie Sanderson of Fort Gratiot, MI; stepson-in-law and his wife, Jerry and Wanda Butt; daughters-in-law and husbands, Sylvia and Eugene Jones and Nita and Bruce Finch; six grandchildren, Scott Kirk, Thad and Michael Agdanowski, Brian Kirk, Deborah Lewis, Jennifer Mattlin; eight step-grandchildren and numerous great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by his wives, Barbara Haedicke Sanderson and Frances Butt Sanderson; brother, Stewart; twin sister, Florence and sister, Ruth. Funeral service will be held at Caro United Methodist Church Monday, June 16 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Duane Miller officiating. Burial will be in Indianfields Township Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Collon Funeral Home of Caro Sunday, June 15 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and at the church Monday, June 16 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Mid-Michigan Regional Office, 1111 S. Henry, Suite A, Bay City, MI 48706-5061 or the American Heart/Stroke Association, Florida/Puerto Rico Affiliate, P.O. Box 21475, St. Petersburg, FL 33742. Funeral arrangements were made by the Collon Funeral Home of Caro.

✞JoAnn Harmon was born in Shepherd, Michigan on January 27, 1934 to the late Arthur Egbert Field and the late Ann Howard. Her paternal grandparents were Horace B. Field and Vera R. Hurst, and her maternal grandparents were Boone Howard and Mary Arnett. During her childhood, she was very close to her grandmother, Vera, and her great grandmother, Harriet Frances Grieve (McLain), and was inspired by each of them. JoAnn married John F. Haedicke in 1951 and from this union came the birth of three children: John A. Haedicke, Mark E. Haedicke, and Dr. Kay A. Haedicke. JoAnn always emphasized education and a work ethic with her children, each of whom went on to earn advanced college degrees. JoAnn had many hobbies and interests. Although she grew up in a small town, she loved travel. During her life she traveled to most of the 50 states and to many foreign countries. She loved the different cultures and foods she encountered in her travels. She also loved to cook. JoAnn was well known in her family for trying new cuisines and recipes. All three of her children "inherited" her love of cooking. Finally, JoAnn loved flowers and gardening, and created many incredible gardens in the various houses she lived in. In 1988, JoAnn married Howard Harmon, and they lived together until his death in 2002. They shared a love of travel, food, and reading. JoAnn is survived by Mark Haedicke, Dr. Kay Haedicke, her sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Robert Tasker, as well as six grandchildren: Caitlin Braam (Haedicke), Matt Haedicke, Evan Haedicke, Justin Haedicke, Harrison Lowlicht, and Spencer Lowlicht. Arrangements have been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street Monroe, Michigan (734)384-5185. No public services have been planned at this time.

✞Daniel H. Dysinger, 80, of Fort Gratiot, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 in Winter Haven, FL. He was born to Daniel and Florence Dysinger on March 14, 1926 in Riley Twp. and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Daniel was a retired civil servant having worked for the State of Michigan, Department of Social Services for many years. He was a member of the Masons, the Charles Hammond Post #8 American Legion, and Port Huron Chapter #12 DAV. For the past 22 years, he wintered in Lake Wales, FL. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Thelma E. Dysinger; his two sons, Rick E. (Susan) Dysinger of Marysville and Ross E. (Terry) Dysinger of Fort Gratiot; a stepson, Craig L. (Kim) McDonald of Kimball; five grandchildren, Rick, Kristen and Jeffrey (Tiffani) Dysinger, Jennifer (Chad) Gravish and Nicholas (Karen) Dysinger; three stepgranddaughters, Trina, Lindsey and Mindy; and nine greatgrandchildren. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 10, 2006 in Smith Family Funeral HomeNorth, 1525 Hancock St The Rev. William McBride of North Street United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be in the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today and on Monday one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey and Nicholas Dysinger, Chad Gravish, Richard McDonald, Jeff Kweller and Fred Hopp. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Dysinger, Vincent Bower and Richard Gutierrez. Contributions may be made in Dan's memory to North Street United Methodist Church. To send condolences and messages of sympathy, visit smithfamilyfuneralhome.com

✞The San Bernardino County Sun, San Bernardino, California 02 Aug 1961, Wed - Rites Held for Mary Bette - Funeral services were held last week for Mary Jeanette (Derbin) Bette, 46, former resident of San Bernardino. Born in Detroit, Mich., Feb. 8. 1915, she came to Redlands with her parents in 1926, and later the family moved to San Bernardino. Here she completed high school and also attended San Bernardino Valley College. She next resided in Detroit and Memphis, Mich., returning to California in 1943 and living in Burbank until her death July 25. For the past eight years she was secretary to the Art Department of Glendale School System. Burial in San Fernando Mission Cemetery followed a Requiem Mass at St. Robert Bellarmine Church. Survivors are two sons, Thomas Richard, 23, and James Michael, 18; her father, James D. Derbin, 4600 Lindley Ave., Encino; two half-sisters, Dorothy June Craig and Barbara Ann Derbin of Los Angeles; and a half brother, Dr. James Philip Derbin, stationed with the US. Air Force on the Island of Crete.

✞Murrells Inlet  - Jessamine E. St Johns Shutts, of Indigo Creek Golf Plantation died Friday, December 23, 2005 at Georgetown Healthcare. Born October 19, 1908 in Juniata, NE, she was the daughter of the late James McKee and Claudia Spade St. John. Mrs. Shutts was a loving and supportive mother and grandmother but her biggest delight was in being "GG" Great Grandmother. She lived in Erie, PA where she retired from General Electric, prior to moving to Greenville, SC in 1978 and then to Murrells Inlet in 1995. She was preceded in death by a brother Ethan W. St. John. Surviving are daughter and son in law, Patricia and Robert E. Hayes of Murrells Inlet; grandsons, Mark E. Hayes and wife Lori of Easley, SC and Dennis A. Hayes of Charlotte; great grandchildren, Caroline Marie, Emily Elizabeth, Dennis Allen, Jr. and James Robert Hayes; niece and husband, Mary St. John and Bill Norman and their sons, Jeff, Douglas and wife Larisa and Scott and wife Jeannie and a great grand niece, Aria Norman all of Salinas, CA. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM, Friday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel with inurnment later in Grand Island Nebraska Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Georgetown Healthcare for their kindness and loving care of Ms Shutts. Alzheimer robbed her of her memories but her sweet spirit remained until the end. Memorials may be made to the Belin United Methodist Church Music Ministry, PO Box 528, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 or Alzheimer's Assoc, Palmetto Chapter, PO Box 80459, Charleston, SC 29416-0459.

✞Barbara Burroughs Turpit, wife of retired Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge W. James Turpit for more than 57 years, died Dec. 23 at their home in Corona del Mar after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. She was 81. Mrs. Burroughs was born and raised in rural Plainville, Kan. and attended Marymount College in Salina, Kan. After marrying Nebraskan Turpit, Mrs. Burroughs and her husband settled in Whittier at the end of World War II, and raised their four children, Lorrie (Mike) Smith of Corona del Mar, John (Virginia) Turpit of San Diego, Elizabeth (Herbert) Reynolds of New York City, and Bill Turpit of Costa Mesa. In addition to her family responsibilities, Mrs. Burroughs was deeply engaged for three decades with two Whittier organizations, the Altar Guild at St. Matthias Episcopal Church and the Whittier Republican Women’s Club, serving in leadership positions with both groups. She was also active with the Whittier chapter of the National Charity League. After 43 years of residence in Whittier, Mrs. Burroughs and her husband moved to Corona del Mar in 1988 to be closer to their four granddaughters, Allison and Catherine Smith and Julia and Anna Turpit. Mrs. Burroughs was known as a loving friend, who was a skilled cook and a gracious hostess. A memorial service is planned for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Matthews Traditional Episcopal Church in Newport Beach. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Alzheimer’s Assn. of Orange County, 2540 N. Santiago Blvd., Orange, CA 92667, or the St. Matthias Altar Guild, 7560 S. Washington Ave., Whittier, CA 90602.

✞Greta Poston Boales, age 92 of Gatesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Live Oak Baptist Church in Gatesville with Pastor David Crosby officiating.  Greta was born on July 7, 1931, to the late Mike and Naomi Brim Poston in Turnersville, Texas.  She attended school in Turnersville and Gatesville and graduated from Gatesville High School in 1948. After graduating, she moved to Dallas and attended business college.  In 1949 she married George Dysinger, and due to his Air Force career, they established homes in San Antonio, Texas, Tampa, Florida, England, and Iceland.  They ultimately returned home to Gatesville in 1969, where Greta worked in the Coryell County Tax Assessor Collector’s Office and for several attorneys.  She also served as the Coryell County Clerk prior to her retirement. She married Carl Benson in 1992, and the two made their home in Salado.  During their marriage, they traveled to many countries including Germany, China, and Italy.   They also raised Black Angus cattle on their ranch where Greta enjoyed gardening and hosting family visits.  In 2003, Greta married Shorty Boales. They made their home in Gatesville before moving to Belton.  Greta and Shorty loved to travel, which took them to Yellowstone, Alaska, and south Texas.  Greta loved her family.  She enjoyed reunions and get-togethers, as she could talk for hours with her family.  Reading books was one of her favorite pastimes, as she would often read as many as two books a week.  Her favorite dog was Ruby, her Boston Terrier.  Greta was a strong, generous, and accepting person, even though she was overly strong-willed and opinionated at times.  She worked hard at whatever she was doing and was an amazing mother, sister, grandmother, wife, and daughter.  She will be dearly missed.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Naomi Poston; husbands, George E. Dysinger, Carl Benson, and Shorty Boales; sons, Mike Dysinger and Glen Dysinger; sisters, Lane Shotwell and husband, Bob Ed, Peggy Kirchmeier and husband, Milton; sister-in-law, Kathy Dysinger; and brother-in-law, L. C. Mayberry. Greta is survived by her daughter, Margaret Campbell and husband, Steve McFarland; stepdaughter, Janice Putska and husband, Jeff; daughter-in-law, Sherry Dysinger; stepson, Carl Benson and wife, Faith; stepdaughter, Ann Birkner and husband, Terrrill; sisters, Mikie Mayberry, Carol Marshall and husband, Kennith, Mary McElroy and husband, Randall; sister-in-law, Carolyn Langford; brothers-in-law, Lloyd Boales and wife, Nettie, and Sam Dysinger; grandchildren, Nate and wife, Hutton, Hannah, Mary and husband, Dustin, Zach and wife, Jessica, Andrew and wife, Stacy, Shaun and wife, Zoe; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Greta’s family would like to give a special thank you to The Delaney at Lake Waco and Interim Hospice for the wonderful care they provided.

✞Larry R. M. Hitchcock of Issaquah, WA passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014 after a long illness. He was 75 years old. Larry was born in Des Moines, Iowa on June 13, 1938, the son of Ralph & Dorothy Hitchcock. He was raised in Vancouver, WA. Following graduation from Hudson's Bay High School, he joined the United States Air Force in 1956. During his time in the service, Larry was an Intelligence Specialist and spent time stationed in Japan and San Antonio, Texas. Upon discharge from the service, Larry attended Clark Community College and Western Washington University to obtain a BA in Education. He went into teaching in 1964 - first in the Snohomish School District, and then in the Bellevue School District, at Newport High School. He taught Washington State History and Traffic Safety.

Larry's main reason for going into teaching was to become an athletic coach. Heavily into sports in his youth and with many hours of officiating in several sports, Larry's true forte was coaching. For 15 years, Larry was the Head Cross-Country and Track Coach at Newport H.S. Later in his career he served as Newport's Athletic Director for nine years. Additionally, he spent 10 years as the official Scorer of the State Cross-Country Meet, 10 years as Chairman of the Games Committee for the State Track Meet, and 3 years as Director of the State AAA Basketball Tournament. Following retirement from his education and coaching career, Larry worked part time for 15 years at Univar USA, Inc.

Larry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Loretta, and two daughters, Janell Hitchcock, and Doreen Koczarski (Adam); his sister Nikki Skipper (Ken); four step-grandchildren, and four nephews. Larry's interests included ancestry, traveling, Egyptology, the Civil War, and movies, particularly on the subjects of WWII and espionage. Larry was noted for storytelling on his life experiences.

✞Obituary from The Montana Standard: Former Butte resident David James Dysinger died Tuesday at his home in Philomath, Ore. Dave was born to Walter and Rosemary Dysinger on Dec. 1, 1954. He attended St. Ann's grade school and Butte Central High and graduated from Montana Tech with a degree in engineering science. Dave married Patti Barry on St. Patrick's Day in 1979. They had two beautiful daughters, Katie and Hannah. Dave worked at the Department of Natural Resources in Helena for 15 years. After a brief time working for Enron in Houston, Dave accepted a position as construction manager for facility services at Oregon State University. Dave enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a talented woodworker and crafted many treasures for his family and friends. Dave touched the lives of all who knew him with his kindness and gentleness. Always the first to help others, he opened his heart to family, friends and co-workers. People were especially drawn to Dave's spirit and easygoing manner. Dave was preceded in death by grandparents, James and Mayme Keavney and Hennrietta and Dick Dysinger, aunt and uncle Helen and Bill Cleary, cousin Jim Cleary, and father-in-law Richard Barry. He is survived by his wife Patti and daughters Katie and Hannah of Philomath; parents, Walter and Rosemary of Butte, sisters and brothers, Elaine (Jim) Benner of Denver, Mike (Rose) Dysinger of Escalon, Calif., Dan (Catherine) Dysinger of Tucson, Ariz., Jeanne (Rob) Farrell of Sunnyside, Wash., Janice (Kenn) Gray of Gillette, Wyo., Jennifer (Joe) Sologub of Houston; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Shirley and Bill Trevena; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Lee (Steve) Whitney, Barbara (Brent) Waters, Bob Barry, Mike Barry, Nancy Barry, Mark Barry, Dan (Chris) Barry; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Wordsworth said that the "best portion of a good man's life" are "his little, nameless … acts of kindness and of love." That we are all able to remember so many of Dave's many acts is a measure of the size and strength of his heart. Relatives and friends may call after 5 p.m. Friday in the Duggan Dolan Chapel for visitations, followed by parish vigil services at 7 p.m. Liturgy of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Ann's Catholic Church. Cremation will follow the Mass.