John W. Sharp, 55, of Suttons Bay, passed away October 11, 2008 at Munson Hospice House. He was born September 1, 1953 in Albion, Michigan. John married Carrie A. Cantalupo on April 20, 1985 in Ann Arbor. He graduated from The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio and earned his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing. John enjoyed photography, boating, and working on genealogy.
Surviving John is his devoted wife of 23 years, Carrie; his cherished children, John Joseph Sharp and Audrey Jane Sharp; his loving parents, John C. and Shirley Sharp of Albion; and his wonderful sisters, Jane (Marion) Seaton of Tennessee, Diane (Leroy) Jacobsen, of Cedar River, and Debbie Cunningham of Battle Creek.
A celebration of John’s life is being planned for Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Suttons Bay High School Auditorium.
Memorials may be directed to Suttons Bay Public Schools Friends of Fine Arts (PO Box 367, Suttons Bay, MI 49682) and to the Leelanau Conservancy (PO Box 1007, Leland, MI 49654). Memorials may also be made online for both organizations: www.suttonsbayschools.com and www.theconservancy.com
Arrangements were made by the Cremation & Burial Society of Michigan.
Winifred Marie Gertz, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at Best Care Plus West Foster Care Home in Marshall.
Winifred (Winnie) daughter of Ida Krueger Boldt and Paul Boldt, was born in Albion on February 10, 1920. She was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran by Rev. A. Spiegel on April 10, 1920. With the exception of a brief time in Detroit where she was confirmed at Christ Jehovah Lutheran on the 17th of April, 1942. She lived most of her life in the Albion Area.
Winnie graduated from Albion Washington Gardner High School on June 11, 1937. On June 21, 1941 she married her sole mate Herbert Gertz in Toledo, Ohio. Together they raised two children; a son Ronald P. Gertz and a daughter Janice K. nee’Gertz Shedd .
Along with her husband, she was a founding member of the Albion Area Ambulance Service, a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church , and a former member of the Leisure Hour Club. She was an avid reader and excellent seamstress and also loved dancing. She and her husband belonged to several Square Dance Clubs.
Over the years she was employed by Lonergan, Southeastern Michigan Gas Company, Bishops Furniture Store and retired from the City of Albion after almost 20 years as Deputy City Clerk. After retirement she and her husband built a home in Marengo where she became Township Treasurer and ran a small dry goods store out of her home.
Surviving are two children; Ronald Peter Gertz (Mary), Janice Kay Shedd (John). Four grandchildren; Amy Gertz Salter (Steve), J. Bradley Shedd , Michael R. Shedd , Trevor J. Shedd (Ashley) and three great-grandchildren; Maxwell (9) and Molly (5) Salter and 1 month old Miss Avery J. Shedd.
She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Gertz in May of 1999, and her brother Darwin Boldt and Sister Louise Schielke Burns.
Cremation has taken place and interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Albion .
A celebration of Winnie’s life will be held Sunday, November 2 at St Paul Lutheran Church of Albion, 100 Luther Blvd. at 1:30 p.m. It will be followed by a light lunch in Luther Hall.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church remodeling fund, Citizens to Beautify Albion, Allegiance Hospice or donor’s choice.
Arrangements are by J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive, Albion, MI.
For more information, call (517) 629-7050. Also see the website at: www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com
Paul B. Sattler, age 80, of Concord, passed away October 23, 2008 at his residence. Paul was born November 5, 1927 in Fulton, Ohio to Paul and Mary (Manley) Sattler. He was married to Imogene F. Weishar on March 26, 1955 in Angola, Indiana and she survives.
Paul has been a resident of the area for most of his life. He worked for the New York Central Railroad for 11 years and also worked at various factories in the area. He was owner-operator of Sattlers Taysty Treat in Concord since 1968. He enjoyed hunting and casino trips.
He is survived by: his wife, Imogene of Concord; three sons, Chris L. (Arlene) Sattler of Concord, Tim G. (Connie) Sattler of Las Vegas, Nevada, Scott T. (Teresa) Sattler of Concord; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; four sisters, Lynette Flag of Las Vegas, Nevada, Lucille Brosamer of Chelsea, Patricia Sattler of Kalamazoo, and Rita Latorre of Virginia; two brothers, Bob Sattler of Eaton Rapids and John Sattler of Clark Lake.
He was preceded in death by a son, Paul B. Sattler III; three brothers, Joe Sattler, Stanley “Stub”Sattler and Tom Sattler; and one sister, Rosetta Giordano.
Visitation for Friends and Family will begin on Monday October 27 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Finley Drive Chapel of the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive Albion, Michigan 49224.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday October 28 at 11 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church, 1020 Irwin Avenue in Albion with Rev. Fr. Carl Peltz officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery- Concord.
Assistance with memorial contributions to: U of M Cancer Research is available at the funeral home.
Arrangements made by the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home. For more information, call (517) 629-7050. Also see the website at: www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com
