Anniversaries

Gerald "Jerry" and Dulcinea "Duci" Hulick celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 2, 2007, by an open house at Timberridge Manor, Berrien Springs, Mich. They have been members of the Berrien Springs Village Church for 21 years.

Gerald Hulick and Dulcinea Hernandez were married Aug. 18, 1957, in New Egypt, N.J., by Roy L. Lewis. Jerry has worked as Property Management director for the New Jersey Conference, assistant Plant Superintendent for College Wood Products and Cabinetmaker foreman at Andrews University, Plant Service director for Indiana Academy, and is currently working as a cabinet-carpenter for Lakeland Health Systems in St. Joseph, Mich. Duci has worked in the secretarial field since graduating from high school, and most recently retired from the Home Health Education Service at the Lake Union Conference office after ten years of service.

The Hulick family includes Heidi and Rick Camacho of Berrien Springs; Tammy and Rick Wheeler of Orlando, Fla.; Wendy Karpe of Evansville, Ind.; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Charles and Ramona Trubey celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 8, 2007, by an anniversary reception hosted by their children, with more than 250 guests, at Indiana Academy Cafeteria, Cicero, Ind. They have been members of the Cicero Church for 46 years.

Charles Trubey and Ramona Greer were married July 7, 1957, in Holly, Mich., by Elder Gordon Carle. Charles was farm manager at Indiana Academy Farm for more than 37 years, retiring in June 1998. Ramona has been a housewife and dedicated volunteer for the church and schools.

The Trubey family includes Annette and Bob Moon of Apopka, Fla.; Leon and Lisa Trubey of Hickory, N.C.; Andy and Cindy Trubey, and Celia Trubey all of Cicero, Ind.; and eight grandchildren.

Arthur and Esther Nelson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 25, 2007, with family at home in Pleasant Plains, Ill. They have been members of the Springfield (Ill.) Church for many years.

Arthur Nelson and Esther Miller were married Aug. 25, 1957, in Ore. Arthur has been in denominational service for more than 40 years. Esther has been in denominational service for many years.

The Nelson family includes Jere and Jeannie Nelson of Montgomery, Ill.; Debi and Edward Skinner of Pleasant Plains; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Weddings

Jennifer M. Jayoma and Angelo O. Austria were married June 8, 2007, in Warren, Mich. The ceremony was performed by Pastors Paul Larsen and Melvin Santos.

Jennifer is the daughter of Constancio Jayoma of Tornoto, Canada, and the late Dulzura Neri Jayoma, and Angelo is the son of Elizabeth Austria of Lucena City, Philippines, and the late Angelito Austria.

The Austrias are making their home in Toronto.

Shannon E. Prosser and Joe Yoon-Ho Lee were married June 10, 2007, in Taylor, Mich. The ceremony was performed by Pastors Steve Conley and Samuel Koranteng-Pipim.

Shannon is the daughter of James and Paula Prosser of Fenton, Mich., and Cathy and Mark Dunning of Howell, Mich., and Joe is the son of Jai and Mija Lee of Ann Arbor, Mich.

The Lees are making their home in Mt. Vernon, Ohio.

Tabitha E. Gage and Joshua J. Quick were married July 12, 2007, in Holly, Mich. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Steve Vail.

Tabitha is the daughter of Randy and Chris Gage of Flushing, Mich., and Joshua is the son of Paula and James Prosser of Fenton, Mich.

The Quicks are making their home in LeHigh Acres, Fla.

Andrea R. Edwards and Dylan A. Tribbey were married June 2, 2007, in Farmington Hills, Mich. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Mark Jensen.

Andrea is the daughter of Steve and Ellen Edwards of Waterford, Mich., and Dylan is the son of Stuart and Lynn Tribbey of Oshkosh, Wis.

The Tribbeys are making their home in West Bloomfield, Mich.

Obituaries

DAVENPORT, Elton J., age 81; born June 29, 1926, in Lapeer, Mich.; died Aug. 7, 2007, in Columbiaville, Mich. He was a member of the Lapeer Church.

Survivors include his son, Chris; daughter, Marsha Greco; and sister, Sarah Swett.

A memorial service will be held at a later date, with private inurnment.

DEYOUNG, Irene G. (Chapman), age 88; born Jan. 28, 1919, in Paris, Mich.; died Mar. 30, 2007, in Zephyrhills, Fla. She was a member of the Fremont (Mich.) Church.

Survivors include her husband, Maynard; son, Leonard; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Memorial services were conducted by Pastor Don Williams, with private inurnment.

HUGHES, Mark E., age 58; born Mar. 14, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio; died June 14, 2007, in Cassopolis, Mich. He was a member of the Village Church, Berrien Springs, Mich.

Survivors include his wife, Arlene (Hornyak); daughters, Diana, April, and Joni Hughes; brother, Norman Yeager; sister, Sharon Woolf; and one grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor James Willis, and interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Berrien Springs.

JOHNSON, Mildred M. (Hoogerhyde), age 103; born July 2, 1904, in Grand Rapids, Mich.; died Aug. 20, 2007, in Grand Rapids. She was a member of the Grand Rapids Central Church.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastors David Glenn and Willie Iwankiw, and interment was in Garfield Park Cemetery, Grand Rapids.

MUNSON, Barbara J. (Sutton), age 66; born Jan. 23, 1941, in Marion Springs, Mich.; died July 18, 2007, in Owosso, Mich. She was a member of the Owosso Church.

Survivors include her sons, Loren and Leslie; daughter, Cassidy Munson; brothers, Jack and Glenn Sutton; sisters, Dorothy Knecht, Ardith Trubey, Linette Kelley, and Christina Peterson; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastors Larry Pumford, Curt DeWitt, and Danny Velez, and interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Holly, Mich.

ROLLINS, Gene L., age 74; born May 18, 1933, in Ludington, Mich.; died June 18, 2007, in West Branch, Mich. He was a member of the Fremont (Mich.) Church.

Survivors include his wife, Arlene (Greene); son, Jerry L.; daughters, Patricia Taylor, Deborah Leonard, and Janet Johnson; brothers, Robert, Calvin, and Charles; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were conducted by Pastor Don Williams, and inurnment was in Otto Cemetery, Muskegon, Mich.

SCHANKE, Albert C., age 90; born Oct. 7, 1916, in Rock Springs, Wis.; died Oct. 26, 2007, in Harrison, Tenn. He was a member of the Baraboo (Wis.) Church.

Survivors include his wife, Audrey M. (Erickson); daughters, Alberta Cross and Anita McGrath; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor William Ochs, and interment was in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo.

SHAFER, Shirley E. (Moreau) Lemay, age 81; born Mar. 19, 1926, in Brampton, Mich.; died July 7, 2007, in Escanaba, Mich. She was a member of the Escanaba Church.

Survivors include her husband, George; son, Stan Lemay; daughters, Judy Talvitie, Sharon Hanson, and Sharon Curtin; brother, Thomas Moreau; sister, Midge Bizeau; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were conducted by Pastor John Glass, and interment was in The Gardens of Rest Cemetery, Escanaba.

SISSON, Joel E., age 50; born Aug. 22, 1956, in Flint, Mich.; died Aug. 3, 2007, in Flint. He was a member of the First Flint Church.

Survivors include his wife, Pamela S. (Henson); daughter, Melanie M. Davis; step-father, Ronald Taylor (whom Joel considered his father); mother, Joan (Johnson) Sisson Taylor; brothers, David, Daniel, Paul, Mark, and Matthew Taylor; and one grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Douglas Carlson, and interment was in Mt. Morris (Mich.) Cemetery.

WORCESTER, Franklin G., age 73; born Sept. 27, 1933, in Pontiac, Mich.; died Aug. 1, 2007, in Delta Twp., Mich. He was a member of the Grand Ledge (Mich.) Church.

Survivors include his wife, Allegra (Kroll) Collatz; stepson, Charles Collatz; daughter, Susan Mervine; stepdaughters, Sandra Rzanca and Susan Krug; brothers, Don Worcester and Jack Thorne; 19 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Jeff Dowell, and interment was in Deepdale Memorial Park Cemetery, Lansing, Mich.