Judy Huffstutter passed away April 1, 2023.Judy was a long-term shareholder that made all of our lives happier. Judy would send out email blasts to all of us letting us know of special celebrations in people's lives. She also informed all of us when tragedy struck one of our shareholders or their family member. She served on the Board and volunteered in many capacities in our park. We were all blessed and better people for having known Judy and having her in our lives. Please keep Judy and her family in your thoughts and prayers. RIP our dear friend. "Well done my faithful servant."
Carolyn Holden (nee Leake), mother, wife, teacher, librarian, champion of reading, and fighter against book banning, passed away at the Lenawee Medical Care Facility in Adrian, Michigan, on April 8, 2023.
Carolyn was born in 1938 in Toledo, OH, and lived there for many years. She and her husband, Fred, then moved to Sand Creek, MI, where they restored the historic Horton House. She also lived in Bird Lake, MI, Fort Myers, FL, and finally in Petersburg, MI.
Carolyn graduated from DeVilbiss High School in Toledo in 1956, from Bowling Green State University in 1958 with her Bachelors in Education, and from the University of Toledo in 1978 with her Masters in Library Science. After returning to teaching in the 1970s, she became the librarian at McTigue Junior High School in Toledo, then at Blissfield Elementary in Michigan.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Eleanora Leake, and her husband of 62 years, Frederick Holden.
She is survived by her sister, Rose Rymer, her sisters-in-law Frances Holden and Lucy Brown, her cousins Sue Emch, Bob Marsteller, and Rich Marsteller, her three children, Craig, Bethany, and Scott, his wife Nancy, as well as four grandchildren, Alexander, Emmalyn, Stuart and Arabella, three step-grandchildren, Kevin, Becca and Sara, two great-grandchildren, Eleanor and Jameson, and three step-great-grandchildren, MacKenzie, Tyler and Braydon.
She was a long-time member of a social bridge group composed of ladies she'd met in Toledo and Bowling Green. Two members of that group, Pat Knauss and Marion Cook, survive. Through the ElderHostel organization, she travelled with her grandchildren to London, Iceland, Venice and Hawaii. She was the key to the Marsteller family history and kept the family together with reunions and stories. She loved the theater, especially the renowned Croswell Opera House in Adrian, as well as travel, horticulture and, of course, books.
Carolyn was born in 1938 in Toledo, OH, and lived there for many years. She and her husband, Fred, then moved to Sand Creek, MI, where they restored the historic Horton House. She also lived in Bird Lake, MI, Fort Myers, FL, and finally in Petersburg, MI.
Carolyn graduated from DeVilbiss High School in Toledo in 1956, from Bowling Green State University in 1958 with her Bachelors in Education, and from the University of Toledo in 1978 with her Masters in Library Science. After returning to teaching in the 1970s, she became the librarian at McTigue Junior High School in Toledo, then at Blissfield Elementary in Michigan.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Eleanora Leake, and her husband of 62 years, Frederick Holden.
She is survived by her sister, Rose Rymer, her sisters-in-law Frances Holden and Lucy Brown, her cousins Sue Emch, Bob Marsteller, and Rich Marsteller, her three children, Craig, Bethany, and Scott, his wife Nancy, as well as four grandchildren, Alexander, Emmalyn, Stuart and Arabella, three step-grandchildren, Kevin, Becca and Sara, two great-grandchildren, Eleanor and Jameson, and three step-great-grandchildren, MacKenzie, Tyler and Braydon.
She was a long-time member of a social bridge group composed of ladies she'd met in Toledo and Bowling Green. Two members of that group, Pat Knauss and Marion Cook, survive. Through the ElderHostel organization, she travelled with her grandchildren to London, Iceland, Venice and Hawaii. She was the key to the Marsteller family history and kept the family together with reunions and stories. She loved the theater, especially the renowned Croswell Opera House in Adrian, as well as travel, horticulture and, of course, books.
Janice "Jan" Irene Penoyer September 14th, 1953, November 22, 2022
Fort Myers, FL - Janice "Jan" Irene Penoyer, beloved wife, mother, and mammy passed away November 22, 2022, with her loving husband and daughters by her side.
Jan is survived by her husband, Ronald Penoyer; daughters, Laurie Ross and fiancé, Paul Jones, and Alisa Cullens and husband, David Cullens; siblings, Janie Hardison, Shirley Tyrala (Henry DeBoer), Dana Strout; sisters-in-law, Joan (Mike) Venegoni and Sandra (Dan) Vanno; brother-in-law, Rich Penoyer; grandchildren, James (Lisa) Frost, Sarah (Aaron) Leighton, Mary Louise Ross (Alex Johnson), Colby Hannan, Kaden Hannan, Hunter Jones, and Jaelyn Jones; great-grandchildren, Ryen Frost, Kaydence Ahern, Connor Pelletier, Sawyer Leighton, and soon to be Addyson Leighton (due February 2023).
Jan is predeceased by her mother, Charlene "Duddy" Swayze Hodgdon; sister, Olive "Ollie" Strout, her mother-in-law, Marjorie DeSormeau; her nephew, Michael Beal, and stepfather, Jack Harkins.
Jan married her husband and love of her life on July 18, 1998. They would spend 24 wonderful years together. Ron was her primary caregiver, but also her best friend, and biggest advocate. He took the lead in managing every aspect of her care and did an exceptional job. His devotion to her is remarkable.
Jan touched many lives throughout her years on this earth. She had many friends, nieces, and nephews who will miss her greatly. She enjoyed life and had many hobbies. She was an avid quilter. She enjoyed spending time with her family, working on puzzles, and playing games. She was a tough opponent! She loved making her famous chocolate chip cookies and bringing them to her caregivers. She was giving and kind, and always there for her family. She loved her coffee and watching her shows. General Hospital and the Price is Right were always on the Tv. They brought her such comfort.
Jan worked as a CNA for many years and had such appreciation for her medical providers. She understood the challenges and felt grateful for everyone and the excellent care provided by her Drs., nurses, CNAs, and renal care team.
A special thank you to the lung transplant team at Shands Hospital for giving her 12 more years of life.
Services will be private for immediate family.
Jan is survived by her husband, Ronald Penoyer; daughters, Laurie Ross and fiancé, Paul Jones, and Alisa Cullens and husband, David Cullens; siblings, Janie Hardison, Shirley Tyrala (Henry DeBoer), Dana Strout; sisters-in-law, Joan (Mike) Venegoni and Sandra (Dan) Vanno; brother-in-law, Rich Penoyer; grandchildren, James (Lisa) Frost, Sarah (Aaron) Leighton, Mary Louise Ross (Alex Johnson), Colby Hannan, Kaden Hannan, Hunter Jones, and Jaelyn Jones; great-grandchildren, Ryen Frost, Kaydence Ahern, Connor Pelletier, Sawyer Leighton, and soon to be Addyson Leighton (due February 2023).
Jan is predeceased by her mother, Charlene "Duddy" Swayze Hodgdon; sister, Olive "Ollie" Strout, her mother-in-law, Marjorie DeSormeau; her nephew, Michael Beal, and stepfather, Jack Harkins.
Jan married her husband and love of her life on July 18, 1998. They would spend 24 wonderful years together. Ron was her primary caregiver, but also her best friend, and biggest advocate. He took the lead in managing every aspect of her care and did an exceptional job. His devotion to her is remarkable.
Jan touched many lives throughout her years on this earth. She had many friends, nieces, and nephews who will miss her greatly. She enjoyed life and had many hobbies. She was an avid quilter. She enjoyed spending time with her family, working on puzzles, and playing games. She was a tough opponent! She loved making her famous chocolate chip cookies and bringing them to her caregivers. She was giving and kind, and always there for her family. She loved her coffee and watching her shows. General Hospital and the Price is Right were always on the Tv. They brought her such comfort.
Jan worked as a CNA for many years and had such appreciation for her medical providers. She understood the challenges and felt grateful for everyone and the excellent care provided by her Drs., nurses, CNAs, and renal care team.
A special thank you to the lung transplant team at Shands Hospital for giving her 12 more years of life.
Services will be private for immediate family.
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