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Thomas L. Miner of Estero, Florida passed away September 12, 2022 after a heroic battle with cancer. Tom was born June 13, 1944 in Fremont, Michigan to Orrin and Mary Miner. He attended Fremont H.S., Western Michigan University (BA) and Wright State University (MBA). Tom served as a member of the Senior Executive Service with the United States Air Force, he received two Presidential Medals of Achievement and retired as the Executive Director of Hill AFB. After retirement, he and his wife Carlin moved to Florida and lived in the Grandezza community. He was an avid golfer, outdoorsman and Elder at Estero Community Church. His greatest love was spending time with his family. He is...

Dorothy Dill Brown, age 90, of Fremont, Michigan passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Mrs. Brown was born on February 10, 1931 in Freemont, Michigan to the late Clara and George Witte. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in by her loving husband of 50 years and the father of her children, Jerry Dill; she was also preceded in death by her second of husband of 17 years, Edwill Brown. She was a graduate of Butterworth Nursing School and was a Register Nurse for approximatley 70 years. Dorothy was an avid quilter, making more quilts than she could give away. Survivors include her son, Jeffrey Dill, of Portsmouth, RI; daughter, Donna Bennett-Boiselle, of Groton, CT; daughter,...

Viola C. Smith of Naples, Florida passed away at home on June 1,2021 surrounded by her family. Viola Converse was born in Shelby, Michigan and spent her early years in Ferry, Michigan. On July 3,1942 she married Carl G. Smith with whom she enjoyed 73 years together. Viola was an avid bridge player and an accomplished golfer.. She also enjoyed traveling extensively with Carl and with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2015. She is survived by her brother Byron Converse and her children Carlin (Tom) Miner, Gail Anne Smith, Kevin (Kim) Smith, and Kim (Thad) Franklin. Her family also includes ten Grandchildren, fifteen Great Grandchildren, and two Great-Great...

Sharon Ann Niedzinski, age 80, of Howell, MI passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Vista Springs Assisted Living Community in Howell. Her husband of 61 years, Ron, and her loving children were by her side. Sharon Ann Stark was born on August 3, 1940 in Flint, Michigan to George Stark and Daisy (Gilbert) Stark. She grew up in Flint and made many wonderful memories there. Sharon graduated from St. John Vianney Catholic School and later earned an Associate's Degree from U of M Flint. Sharon met Ron Niedzinski, who was an Engineering student at Flint GMI, and they were married in August of 1959. Sharon was a founding member of Concern for Man in Saginaw and Newaygo County for...