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  1. The simple answer is yes
    Michigan Marriage Code
    Michigan law states that a "minister of the gospel" may officiate at weddings. The language used may give the impression that the right is restricted to clergy of a specific religion, but it's actually just an older phrasing than most states use today - ministers of any religion are afforded equal rights in Michigan. Any clergyperson authorized by his or her religious organization to solemnize marriages may perform weddings in Michigan. This includes ministers who have become a minister by getting ordained online. In Michigan, individuals authorized to perform marriages are granted that power via section 7 of article 551 of Michigan's state code. Below, you will find an excerpt of this code. Online ordained ministers regularly officiate legally valid marriages in the State of Michigan.
     

  2. When COVID is Over

    Brain Dump · rev.dennis · 08/18/2020 06:55 PM

    When this coronavirus is over and life returns to what we call normal, may we never, ever take for granted again.....
    A handshake or a kind word from a stranger
    A hug from a friend
    Worshipping with other believers in a crowded church service
    A boring night at home
    Full shelves at the grocery store
    A Friday night out with the wife or husband at your favorite restaurant
    Looking for a parking space at your kid's ballgame
    Coffee with a long-time friend
    Kisses on the cheek by your grandchild
    Conversations with neighbors
    Long walks with the dog
    Wedding ceremonies for someone special in your life
    A busy day at the office
    Saying goodbye in a funeral service to a loved one you won't see until you get to Heaven
    Each and every breath on earth
    When this coronavirus ends, may we find that we have become more like the person we wanted to be and were called to be and may we stay that way until God calls us home.
    Lord, forgive us for taking so many of your simple blessings in life for granted.

  3. Helping Build a Fence

    Community · rev.dennis · 06/04/2021 03:51 PM

    Our friends need help to build a privacy fence since they are getting crazy high quotes of tens of thousands of dollars to build a simple privacy fence.
    Here are the basics on how I attack building a privacy fence
    Getting Started
    Preparation
    mark out where your fence is going
    call miss dig to make sure you aren't going to hit any under ground wiring
    get a building permit from your city
    measure the total area (length of each leg) to help price out material
    Gather tools and material
    To dig a post hole and set a post in concrete, you’ll need some tools:
    Post hole digger or power auger (the towable auger at home depot is roughly $124/day and can be operated by one person and saves your back)
    Cordless drill
    Screws (2" deck screws for a 5lb box around $30/box and the 1-1/4" deck screws for a 5lb box run around $30)
    Hammer
    Box Level
    Tape Measure
    Flat Shovel
    Bucket/wheel barrow to mix concrete in
    Heavy String (500ft is around $10)
    Quick-set concrete (an 80lb bag should cover 2-3 posts on avg and costs around $5/bag)
    Access to water
    Wooden Stakes (used to mark out the fence line, todays cost for a 12pack of 1 in. x 2 in. x 2 ft runs around $7)
    4x4 8' pressure treated boards 
    2x4 8' pressure treated boards 
    6" x 6' Dog Ear fence boards 
    Mark your fence run
    The first step to any fence project is marking the exact location of your fence run. To do this, drive stakes into the ground at the corners and ends of your fence run. Stretch heavy string between the stakes and pull tight. This string line will help you set your fence posts in a straight line.
    Mark your post hole locations
    Next, you’ll want to mark your post hole locations along the string line. Post hole spacing is dependent on the width of your fence panels and the method by which you are attaching them to the posts. Typical post spacing is 6-7 feet, but can vary depending on the width of the fence panel.  I don't like going past 7' since you'll start noticing over time fence sagging.
    There are two main methods for attaching the fence panels to the posts – Face Mount or Between the Posts, for our fence we are going with Between the posts since it incorporates the 4x4 posts and makes the fence look good from either side.
    Start digging
    Now that we’ve marked our post locations, it’s time to start digging. In general, the post hole should be one third as deep as the fence is tall. So, if you’re installing a 6-foot tall fence, your 8' post hole should be at least two feet deep. You’ll also want to be sure the bottom of the post sits below the frost line.  Hole is typically 6" wide by 2' deep.
    You can use a post hole digger or power auger to dig the hole. A post hole digger is a manual tool and will get the job done in average soil. If you have hard, rocky soil or a lot of roots – you may want to opt for a power auger. Many home improvement stores have them available for rent.
    Set posts in holes
    Set your post in the hole. Check for plumb and make sure the front of the post is just touching the string line. This will help you set your fence posts in a straight line. Having a friend help you will make this much easier.
    Pour the quick-setting concrete mix directly into the hole and pour water on top.  Mix it up with a shovel in the hole, which will simultaneously remove air pockets. Once the concrete is thoroughly mixed, push some soil back on top of it. Re-check that your post is plum.  NOTE: I will use a wheelbarrow to mix my concrete to a peanut butter consistency.  With a hose I'll wet the bottom sides of the 4x4 that is in the hole and then start shoveling with my flat shovel the concrete from the wheel barrow into the hole using a stick or the handle end of the shovel to stab the concrete in attempt to remove any air pockets.  Then once I verify the post is plum/level on the two sides, I'll pack the concrete by using my hand (with a glove) and then covering it with dirt.
    Pause for concrete to set
    Typically I like to wait for 12 hours after pouring concrete in the holes to let the concrete set and harden.  Its no good to have done all that work to have your posts move on you while you are trying to install the dog ears.
    Mark 4x4's
    On each 4x4, from the ground up, measure 12" and mark.  Measure 38" from bottom of 4x4 and mark.  Measure 64" from bottom and mark.  You'll want to see these marks on each of the inside of the 4x4's (the side that is facing the next 4x4)
    Install Rail Brackets
    Since we are going Between the posts for a cleaner look, we utilize Galvanized Rail Brackets that we attach to the inside of the 4x4's (bottom of rail bracket on the lines you marked at 12, 38 and 64" from the ground).  Place rail bracket with bottom of bracket touching the marked line and put one screw in at the top of the rail bracket.  Using a level measure vertically to make sure its straight up and down and run another 2" wood deck screw in the bottom of the rail bracket.  Continue this until you have three rail brackets on each side of every 4x4.  Again, you should be using 2" Wood Deck Galvanized Screws (they don't rust).
    Attach Pressure Treated 2x4s in Rail Brackets
    Measure length between 4x4 to 4x4 and cut three 2x4s to length and slide into Rail Brackets and fasten 2x4 to rail bracket using 1-1/4" Wood Deck Screws.
    Run Guide String 4x4 to 4x4
    Using that heavy duty string. Run from top of 4x4 to top of 4x4 so you know how high your dog ear boards go (never higher and never lower).  To attached string you can put a screw in the top of the 4x4 and wrap string around screw then tighten screw.
    Attach dog ear boards
    There are two major kinds of dog ear boards.  The inexpensive pine at todays prices in Michigan is around $2.50 a board but typically when you see a privacy fence that looks dirty its typically the pine since it doesn't weather well but looks great for the first year.  Another choice is to use the more expensive cedar at around $4/board here in Michigan at todays prices.
    Using your 1-1/4" Wood Deck Screws you attach the dog ear board to the 2x4's keeping a small gap between dog ear boards for expansion.
     









  4. Rastafarianism

    Religions · rev.dennis · 06/22/2023 08:43 PM

    Introduction
    Rastafarianism began in Jamaica in 1930 with the coronation of Haile Selassie (Ras Tafari) in Ethiopia.  Many black Jamaicans saw this event as the fulfillment of Marcus Garvey’s prophecy that one day a black king would be crowned in Africa, and that this event would signal the resurgence of the African peoples.  All of the earliest proponents of Rastafarianism were familiar with the Pan-Africanist movements in the United States and abroad, and preachers such as Leonard Howell were “concerned over the social conditions in Jamaica, were discussing the possibility of social reform in the island and of repatriation to Africa as an alternative for Black Jamaicans” (Bisnauth 185).  The coronation of Haile Selassie provided just such an opportunity for social reform and repatriation. 
    In the beginning, the belief in the divinity of Haile Selassie led to the complex theology known as Rastafarianism.  Basic principles that drove the creation of Rastafarianism were this belief in Haile Selassie’s divinity, the belief that the entire African race shared in his divinity, and that one day there will be a mystic return to the African homeland.  This return to the African homeland is a form of cultural recovery that unites the black victims of Diaspora with their spiritual home.  However, for all of its emphasis on Africa, Rastafarianism is ultimately a hybridized and radicalized form of Christianity that relies upon a rereading of the Old Testament wherein the displaced Africans are figured as the reincarnation of the Israelites and Ethiopia figures as Israel itself.  Patrick Taylor, for example sees Rastafarianism as the ultimate hybrid, “rooted in radical Afro-Christian, Jamaican tradition, Rastas have forged a new religion and culture out of African, European, and even Indian roots” (75).  Thus, the Rastafarians were making an attempt at neutralizing the canon of traditional authority through the lens of the Kebra Negast,1 which combines the mystical history and the allegory of the relationship between Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, and by dismissing traditional rules of Biblical interpretation and translation which have distorted the words of “Jah” (Yahweh) through the work of white men and black traitors, and asserting that Rastafarians, being the reincarnation of Israel, know truth instinctually because of their covenant with God.
    Beliefs and Practices
    Based upon the radical reinterpretation of the Old Testament, the ideas of Marcus Garvey, the Pan-Africanist movement, and the sociopolitical climate in Jamaica at the time of the coronation of Haile Selassie, the people were ripe for a new form of worship that gave them agency and privilege over the white and the wealthy.  Leonard Howell, therefore, established the six basic tenets of Rastafarianism:
    §       The rejection of the corrupting principles of the white race
    §       The belief in the moral and religious superiority of the black race
    §       Commitment to exacting revenge from whites for their wickedness and mistreatment of blacks throughout history
    §       The rejection of the government and legal authorities of Jamaica as accomplices of white oppression
    §       Preparations for a return to Africa
    §       Acknowledgement of Haile Selassie’s position as supreme being and only true ruler of blacks in Africa and across the Diaspora.
     
    These six tenets provide a foundation for the complex rituals and theology of the Rastafarian culture.  Rastafarianism is a religion that emphasizes both community and the devotion of the individual.  One of the most important communal ceremonies is the “grounation” where men and women participate in a grounding in the spirit” (Bisnauth 192).  The men and women wear African robes, eat a meal, and smoke marijuana as a part of these elaborate rituals.  The “grounation” emphasizes the importance of a sense of community, of relaxing, and of sharing ideas.  At these grounations there are often (sermon-like) speeches and song, which operate on a sort of call-and-answer system similar to those found in black churches.  George Simpson2, in his extensive, if outdated and problematic, study of the religions in the Caribbean, cites an example of a song that would often be used to open a meeting:
    Man is an Angel and God is Our King
    Babel is raging
    Man is angel and God is our King.
    Kingdoms are falling,
    Read Revelation.
    The Negus is leading
    The Armageddon.
     
    We are appealing to every nation
    Who are oppressing
     The true sons of God.
    Man violating
    What God has spoken
    The root of King David
    Brings Empress Menen.
    Be not a traitor,
    Get understanding,
    Love one another
    And honor your king. (Simpson 210)
    From this example, it is possible to see the emphasis on the spiritual homeland of Africa, freedom from oppression, and the sense of community.  After the persecution of Leonard Howell because of the Rastafarian faith, leadership and meetings became decentralized, and so these meetings usually occur at a Rasta House, which is presided over by various Assemblies of Elders. 
                In contrast to the ceremonial “grounation,” Rastafarians often meet for informal “reasonings,” where the brethren sit in a circle, pass a pipe of marijuana and share in a “lofty discussion.”  It is often at these “reasonings” that new ways of reinterpreting scripture and thinking about the faith originate.  Furthermore, Rastafarianism is associated with a specific type of communal speech known as “I-talk.”  This speech is a unifying element amongst Rastafarians based on the notion that one only comes to know him or herself in relationship to others; “the ‘I-and-I’ stands for the plurality, for ‘we,’ represents the most elementary connection to the deity—Rastafar-I, Selassie-I, the unifying one…I-and-I stands or an understanding that God is in all men and that the bond of Rastafari is the bond of God and man” (Fernandez-Omos, Paravisini-Gerbert 165).  
                In order to supplement the communal aspects, Rastafarians also take on several personal devotions to God.  The dreadlocks, for example, are symbolic of difference and of Haile Selassie, the Lion of Judah.  Because the religion is often associated with a connection to nature and the land, Rastafarians adhere to a strict dietary code known as ital that bears great similarity to the Old Testament Levitical laws.  This diet shuns the ingestion of alcohol and tobacco, as well as the consumption of meat, shellfish, scaleless fish, snails, and predatory and scavenger species of marine lie, all of which are not ital (pure and clean).  The emphasis on an ital diet is political and practical as well as devotional.  Since medical care in Jamaica was virtually non-existent for lower class citizens, it was assumed that the emphasis on a clean diet would lead to fewer incidences of illness and less reliance on the Obeah man, as well as provide an agriculturally sustainable diet to lower class Jamaicans.
    Politics of the Movement
               Since Rastafarianism began as a sociopolitical movement as well as a religious one that relied on a return to the African homeland and the divinity of Haile Selassie, it most certainly faced a crisis upon his death in 1975.  Rastafarians, however, have overcome this obstacle by imbuing him with a sense of immortality that overcomes physical death and by moving the emigration to Africa to spiritual level with an emphasis on community and cultural recovery.  In the beginning, the radicalized form of Rastafarianism gained quite a lot of negative attention, but after an initial middle class backlash, its ideas have been incorporated into other political and nationalist movements because of Rastafarianism’s emphasis on black cultural recovery and community.  This mainstream acceptance, however, is problematic for “true” Rastafarians because “as the not so underprivileged and the discontented sons of the privileged joined the movement, they exaggerated and idealized a poverty which they, in fact, did not share” (Bisnauth 190)3. 
                The appropriation of a movement that began as a resistance to the dominant culture by the dominant culture is of course very problematic for the practitioners of Rastafarianism.  Bisnauth sums up this appropriation:  “some factors that may bring about this incorporation are the overt sympathy shown to Rastafarians by church men, the acquisition of wealth by some of them made possible by their creative genius, a growing sense of their political power engendered by the fact that politicians recognize and seek to exploit their power of the vote, the leveling of social inequalities which the movement itself engendered and which makes the Rastafarian less unacceptable than he was a decade ago, and the acceptance with which the Rastafarian style of dress and language receives in the larger society” (Bisnauth 191).  This appropriation was aided by the popularity of reggae4 artists such as Bob Marley, Junior Byles, Max Romeo and Peter Tosh in the 60s and 70s.  As Patrick Taylor has asserted, “Rasta ingenuity helped to awaken first in Jamaicans and then in other peoples of African descent a new sense of themselves as Africans in a struggle for social and political change.  At the same time, its universal appeal, popularized by reggae, thrust it into the global arena, attracting people of different races and creeds, including both Jews and Christians” (75).  Reggae music spoke to the young people of many countries, including the United States, the new colonialist power, and the use of reggae and the Rastafarian culture has caused some practitioners to become even more radical in their rejection of mainstream society, but “it is often hard to ascertain to what extent these Houses are truly involved in the theology of the movement as opposed to its compelling lifestyle of sustainable approaches to the plot-structure of agriculture, vegetarianism, and relative isolation from the more intrusive aspects of modern media and technology” (Fernandez-Omos, Paravisini-Gerbert 169). 
                The Rasta House is an open structure that allows for a great deal of democracy because there are no hierarchies of race, age, ability, income, or function, as evidenced by the communal, conversational nature of the “reasonings,” but Fernandez-Omos and Paravisini-Gerbert assert that though Rasta women are referred to as “queens,” there is a hierarchy of gender, as women have little to no role in rituals and must keep their dreadlocks covered, a patriarchy that is based upon the oldest Jewish traditions.  Many female scholars resist identification with Rastafarianism because of the postcolonial theory that surrounds the “double colonization” of women who are colonized both by the white oppressor and by the men of their own race, but other critics such as Loretta Collins argue that great advancements have been made by Rasta queens through artists such as Sister Carol, and that no critical study really seeks to understand the complex sexual and gender politics of the Rastafarian movement.  She looks to artistic works, especially reggae, for evidence of shifts in Rastafarian attitudes towards women, and she points out that the problem with western feminist scholarship is that it hegemonizes the Rastafarian movement, and that female scholars must endeavor “to document the multiplicity of ways in which women in particular local secular and religious segments mediate material resources, conceptualize their experiences, and create alliances to exert control over the contingencies of everyday life and counteract objectionable local actions or national systemic/institutional policies,” arguing that though they are often victims of social and religions mores, they are also social catalysts (231).  She ultimately argues that western viewpoint that looks at the Rastawoman neglects the positive social aspects of the movement for women, concluding that “Rastafarian women in Jamaica, North America, Britain, and Canada, and elsewhere, ‘make history,’ banning together to form sisterhoods for social change and self-help,” calling for a significant postcolonial/feminist revision of postcolonial scholarship on women in the Rastafarian movement.  It is at the juncture of gender and Rastafarianism that critics must resist the urge to hegemonize the diverse, hybrid nature of the movement and instead explore its rich sociopolitical implications in the historical context of Jamaican and African diasporic history.

  5. Baha’i Faith

    Religions · rev.dennis · 06/22/2023 08:47 PM

    Unlike the other traditions, the Baha’i Faith is relatively young but still has much to offer to the environmental discussion. As Peter Adriance and Arthur Dahl tell us in the overview essay, “the Bahá’í appreciation for nature goes far beyond its utilitarian value, to see it as a significant source of knowledge at the spiritual level.” But the spiritual is intimately and essentially interconnected with pressing, practical concerns, as “from a Bahá’í Faith perspective, the problems of ecology and the environment cannot be separated from all the other problems facing the world today, and require a holistic integrated approach, both scientific and spiritual.” Thus, any Baha’i Faith discussion of the environment is essentially cross-disciplinary and also addresses issues ofgovernance, economy and inequity, and material sustainability, all at both local and global levels.

  6. In Loving Memory Anna Marie Bonser

    Obituaries · rev.dennis · 03/16/2026 02:13 AM

    March 12th 1972 - November 8th 1993
    Ortonville Cemetery
    175 N. Ortonville Road (M-15) PO BOX 433 Ortonville, MI 48462
    Brandon Gardens, Oakland County, Michigan, USA

    O God, who brought us to birth,
    and in whose arms we die,
    in our grief and shock, contain and comfort us;
    embrace us with your love,
    give us hope in our confusion and grace to let go into new life;
    through Jesus Christ. Amen.

  7. In Loving Memory Larry Sipes

    Obituaries · rev.dennis · 03/16/2026 02:16 AM

    April 11th, 1948 – March 24th, 2009
    SIPES, Larry – age 60, of Fenton, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Genesys.
    Services will be held 1:00PM Friday, March 27, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, Pastor Dick Hazen officiating.
    Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home Thursday from 5-9 PM. In lieu of flowers; contributions may be made to Larry Sipes Memorial Fund c/o Sharp Funeral Homes.
    Larry was born April 11, 1948 to Loren and Marie Sipes. He worked at Fenton Memorials for 22 years. Sur-viving are: wife, Diane; 3 children, William and Corey Sipes, Kate (Brian) Hoffman;3 grand-children, Heather, Courtney and Nicklas; 2 sisters, Janet and Roselyn; 4 brothers, Stan, James, Loren and Charles. He was pre-ceded in death by his parents and brother, Kenneth.
    Visitation
    Thursday, March 26, 2009 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sharp Funeral Homes – Fenton Chapel
    1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States
    Funeral Service
    Friday, March 27, 2009 1:00 PM
    Sharp Funeral Homes – Fenton Chapel
    1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States

  8. In Loving Memory Ronald Sheffer

    Obituaries · rev.dennis · 03/16/2026 02:19 AM

    Ronald C Sheffer Jan 16, 1941 – 2012 ? (not sure on exact day)
    A great man loss his battle with cancer and is now at peace hopefully with family, friends and fellow marines.  Oh yes, Ron Sheffer was a proud marine veteran and imagine still is.  Beyond being a proud marine, Ron Sheffer loved his family so very much which includes his wife Charlene Sheffer, oldest daughter Tamara Rapmund and his youngest daughter Julie Gerecke.  Ron also has a sister, Yvonne that he loved very much.
    Ron enjoyed learning woodworking to include all the joinery and many other skills he picked up from Yvonne’s boyfriend Carl which was very skilled in woodworking.  I personally shared that passion for building furniture from wood which was a great joy and will always treasure those memories while we both stumbled through different projects.
    Another great memory is Ron’s passion for an old MG he told me how he went ripping his MG up and down the mountains.
    Ron Sheffer, you will be missed more than you know.

  9. In Loving Memory of Mike Dickson

    Obituaries · rev.dennis · 03/16/2026 02:23 AM

    January 1971 – January 3, 2013
    DICKSON MICHAEL Edward. age 41 of Canton, passed away suddenly on January 3, 2013. Loving husband of Deborah and devoted father of Ryan and Hannah. Beloved son of John and Betty Dickson. Dear brother of Greg (Ingrid) Dickson. Son-in-law of Douglas (Ann) Schroeder and Carole (Richard) Brown. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and cousins. Michael was the Branch Manager for Key Bank in Ann Arbor, he also was the co-founder of Edge Venture Men’s Ministry and a proud Deacon for the Solid Rock Bible Church in Plymouth. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 7, 2013 at the Calvary Baptist Church 43065 Joy Rd., Canton, visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home 280 South Main St., Plymouth on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Memorials are being accepted for the Ryan and Hannah Dickson Educational Fund. Share memories at schrader-howell.com.
    BELOW, reply and share a fond memory you have to spread what a wonderful person he was to those that may not have known your relationship with him.
  10. February 7, 1954 – November 26, 2016
    November 26, 2016, at the age of 62, Vicki Ann Windsor (Oscoda, Michigan), born in Pontiac, Michigan passed away.
    A celebration of Vicki’s life will be held at the East Tawas Assembly of God Church and will be updated when available.Obituary Notice
    Vicki Ann Windsor, 62, of Oscoda, Michigan, passed away Saturday morning, November 26, 2016 at her home with her husband by her side.
    Vicki was born February 7, 1954 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Anthony C. and Vida V. (Vandenberg) Brustick. She married Clark “Ray” R. Windsor on September 23, 2003 and he survives her.
    Vicki had been employed by COOR in Alpena as a juvenile assessor. She had many interests but mostly spending time with her best friend and husband, Ray. Over the last 13 years, they were inseparable he says doing everything together. What better person to spend your life with than your best friend.
    Vicki is survived by her husband, Ray of Oscoda, daughter, Shannon Lowrey; sons, Dennis Bryant and Chris (Erin) Lowrey; sisters, Jan Gullen, Diane Dollmeyer, and Toni Brustick; many nieces and nephews and friends.
    According to Vicki’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will be held at the East Tawas Assembly of God Church on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM with Reverend Timothy Pike officiating.

  11. In Loving Memory of Kenneth Ray Hosang

    Obituaries · rev.dennis · 03/16/2026 02:28 AM

    FEBRUARY 1, 1935 – MARCH 23, 2019
    Ever since I can remember we always went to my Uncle Ken and Aunt Sue’s for holidays and summer time we took advantage of them having a pool.  During holidays they would have a large dining room table full of family sitting in front of the fancy china that Aunt Sue would pull out for special occasions and holidays.
    While dinner’s being cooked the guys would play pool in the basement with a drink or two.
    Uncle Ken had a laugh that no one will ever forget and when I think of him I see my Uncle smiling and enjoying life.
    He will be missed greatly.
    Obituary
    Kenneth Ray Hosang passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the age of 84. He was born February 1, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Harriet Hosang. Ken was raised in Michigan and graduated from Western Michigan University. He enjoyed all sports and excelled in football. Ken also joined the US Air Force and was stationed in Greenland. He taught school including social science and coaching football and basketball before being hired on as Safety Director at Pontiac Motors. He spent the last 23 years as a substitute teacher at Smithson Valley High school until he suffered a fractured hip and was forced into retirement. He continued to go to many of the high school games. Ken was preceded on death by his parents, Charles and Harriet Hosang, and his grandson, Jason. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Suzanne Hosang; five children, which include his son, Ken Hosang and wife Shelene; daughter, Shelley Jordan and husband Jimmy; daughter, Kerry Orme and husband Mark; son, Daniel Hosang and wife Michelle; and daughter Sherri Gill and husband Timothy; eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. His stories, his laugh, and sense of humor will be dearly missed, but we will be comforted by so many wonderful memories.
    A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hope Hospice.
    BELOW, reply and share a fond memory you have to spread what a wonderful person he was to those that may not have known your relationship with him.

  12. In Loving Memory of Brian Joseph Bennett

    Obituaries · rev.dennis · 03/16/2026 02:30 AM

    MARCH 06, 1962 – MAY 06, 2019
    Brian Joseph Bennett passed away May 6th, 2019 at the age of 57. Beloved husband of Gayle. Loving father of Sean, Chloe, Mallory & Seamus. Dearest son of Rita & the late Joseph Bennett.  Dear brother of Linda(Adam)Lucas. Catherine Culbertson, Gregory Bennett & Daniel Bennett. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews.
    Visitation Friday 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM & Saturday 10:00 AM until time of funeral service 11:00 AM at the Spaulding & Curtin Funeral Directors 500 West Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale, MI. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Bennett family.

  13. In Loving Memory of Brian Leon Weston

    Obituaries · rev.dennis · 03/16/2026 02:31 AM

    (January 16, 1959  –  October 5, 2019)
    Brian Leon Weston; age 60 of Waterford. Passed away suddenly on October 5, 2019.
    Loving father of Morgan Weston, Brittany Weston (Steve Romano) and Alex Barr; cherished grandfather of Alexis, Cesar, Lucia and Autumn; son of the late Leon and Darlene Weston; brother of Linda (Ruben) Reyes, Kathy Czygan, Sandy (the late Jack) Kelley, Gail (Dennis Lang) Rice, Laura (Paul) Dupell, Bruce (Cheryl) Weston and the late Paul (Pam) Weston.
    Brian loved camping and fishing, but most of all spending time with his family.

  14. In Loving Memory of Charles Albert Hosang Jr

    Obituaries · rev.dennis · 03/16/2026 02:33 AM

    (May 19, 1932 – July 1, 2020)
    If you knew him, you loved him.  Was the most kind and loving man you would meet.  My earliest memories of my Uncle Chuck was while he was living on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. He was working on an old Model A restoring it to factory condition.  It was beautiful when he was done.  He enjoyed putting them together more than driving them.
    Obituary
    Charles Albert Hosang, Jr, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicago and raised in Michigan, he was a proud veteran of the Air Force before embarking on a successful career in procurement. Charley’s “real” life began with retirement and marriage to his soul mate, Bobbie. Together, they renovated and sold houses, thus moving several times. But everywhere they moved, Charley became deeply involved in giving back to the community, by volunteering and engaging in community leadership. And, of course, always organizing a poker group.
    Charley was charismatic. He was funny. He was warm and loving, and his hugs were the best. His commitment to family was strong, as evidenced by his bond with his brothers, and his love for his children and stepchildren.
    Charley was preceded in death by his parents, Charles, Sr. and Harriet Hosang, and by his brother Ken Hosang. He is survived by his wife Bobbie Hosang; children, Charles Hosang III, MaryAnn Hosang Smith, and Mark Hosang; stepchildren, Mike Boswell, Phil Boswell and Denise Boswell Stoneburner; his beloved brother, Dennis Hosang; 10 grandchildren, 8 nieces and nephews, and numerous great grandchildren.
    BELOW, reply and share a fond memory you have to spread what a wonderful person he was to those that may not have known your relationship with him.
  15. May 5, 1953 – January 26, 2021
    Anthony G. Parker, age 67, of Holly, MI died on Jan. 26, 2021. Tony was born in Liverpool, England on May 5, 1953 to his parents William and Georgina Parker.
    For most of his life, Tony worked in maintenance and was a “jack of all trades”. If it could be fixed, he could fix it. He also was a member of the carpenters union local 1045.
    What made his world was his family, they were the center of everything. He lived for his family. He loved his wife with all his heart, his children and grandchildren and spending time with them was when he was the happiest. He taught us all so much. We are all better for having him in our lives and without him our world is less bright.
    Tony is survived by his wife Kathy, sons; Jason (Dawn) Parker and T.J. Parker, brother Barry (Peggy) Parker, grandchildren; Kyle, Anthony, and Izzy Parker and great-grandchild Xavier Parker.
    A private family memorial service was held at www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com
    Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Tony Parker to pay them a last tribute.

  16. In Loving Memory of Daniel Hunt

    Obituaries · rev.dennis · 03/16/2026 02:36 AM

    July 7, 1961 – March 12, 2021
    Born July 7, 1961, Daniel (“Dan”) Brian Hunt in Ferndale, Michigan, Dan suddenly passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 from cardiac arrest.
    Dan graduated Boston University with a bachelor’s in computer science major. He used his training to launch a small personal computer distribution company. Soon after, he learned he was meant to leave the business aspects to others and work solely with computers and their users. Dan spent the remainder of his career at various technology firms. He began at Electronic Data Systems and, most recently at DXC Technology. All the while, he honored his love of animals through his work with African Safari Wildlife Park and International Animal Exchange with his beloved wife, Shwu-Ying, from transporting, caring for the animals, to providing technology solutions to promoting the park at zoo conferences nationwide.
    Dan grew up exploring the backyards of Michigan and an Irish village in Canada, preparing him for a summer with cheetahs and rhinos in Kenya at age 14. He embraced adventures to Japan, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, France, Cuba, and Taiwan, escorting animals to Dubai, skiing on slopes of Telluride , diving into the deep blue sea surrounding the Keys, running the Boston Marathon, riding vintage cars in Miami, always discovering hidden treasures in new destinations. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing with league buddies.
    His constant friendship, clever wit, generous nature and unfailing openness will be deeply missed, especially by his beloved wife Shwu-Ying(Chen) Hunt, stepson Lian Reaser, parents Jean and Brian, sisters Holly, Julie and Heather, nieces Elizabeth, Stephanie and Anna, brother-in-law Steve, and many, many dear cousins, aunts, uncles, friends and colleagues.
    Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 11:30 AM at Heritage, Weddington Chapel at 3700 Forest Lawn Drive, Matthews, North Carolina. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:30-11:30 AM.
    A celebration of life will follow this summer in Michigan.

  17. In Loving Memory of Deborah Michelle Dickson

    Obituaries · rev.dennis · 03/16/2026 02:39 AM

    November 22, 1966 – December 31, 2021
    Deborah Michelle Dickson, age 55 of Canton passed away on December 31, 2021. She was born in Fort Sill, Oklahoma to her parents, Doug (Ann) Schroeder and Carole (Rick) Brown.
    Deborah is the loving and devoted mother of Ryan and Hannah; dearest sister of Curt (Margot) Schroeder, Cindy (Greg) Maurer, Chris (Kelly) Schroeder and Jen Schroeder. She is also survived by her mother-in-law and father-in-law, John and Betty Dickson and her brother-in-law, Greg (Ingrid) Dickson. She is the most caring Dog Mom to Elliot and Mimi to her grandkitty, Kuzco. She was left widowed by her husband, Mike Dickson. She is deeply loved, and will be greatly missed by her aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends.
    Deborah worked at Target for over 30 years and was very knowledgeable in the store. Often guest and other co-workers would look to her for help or a nice chat to catch up. She dedicated her time to the children’s ministry at church and helped with AWANA, where she was able to be young again with the kids and dance to all the songs. Throughout her life she helped in Ryan and Hannah’s classes at school, with whatever they might have needed. She made a lasting impact on many and she will continue with the legacy of her life, including her children.
    Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth on Friday, January 7, 2022 from 2:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
    A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy Road, Canton, Michigan.
    For those who cannot attend and wish to view the Funeral Service in a safe environment, the funeral service will be live streamed.
  18. September 16, 1977 – January 20, 2022
    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/
    BELOW, reply and share a fond memory you have to spread what a wonderful person he was to those that may not have known your relationship with him.
  19. February 15, 1967 – May 13, 2022
    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.

  20. In Loving Memory of Brian Michael Doyle

    Obituaries · rev.dennis · 03/16/2026 02:46 AM

    October 29, 1979 – Saturday, June 4, 2022
    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 MADD, Wounded Warrior Project or Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

  21. In Loving Memory of Chuck Wardlaw

    Obituaries · rev.dennis · 03/16/2026 02:48 AM

    September 7th, 1953 – January 13th, 2023
    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.

  22. In Loving Memory of Joyce Ethelee Lehman

    Obituaries · rev.dennis · 03/16/2026 02:50 AM

    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.

  23. In Loving Memory of Steve Hubbard

    Obituaries · rev.dennis · 03/16/2026 02:52 AM

    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

  24. In Loving Memory of Jeanne Lucille Haslock

    Obituaries · rev.dennis · 03/16/2026 02:54 AM

    December 13, 1940 – February 8, 2024

    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.

  25. In Loving Memory of Juliette M. Laham

    Obituaries · rev.dennis · 03/16/2026 02:56 AM

    5/19/1971 – Thursday May 23, 2024
    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

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