Lynch & Sons Capstick Chapel Funeral Home




	May 16, 2008
	OBITUARIES Agnes “Bonnie” E. McDonald Age 63 of Dryden (formerly of Royal Oak) passed away May 11, 2008. Born July 10, 1944 in Detroit to the late William and Agnes MacDonald. She had been an avid Red Wings and Tigers fan. She was known for her skills in the kitchen and her abilities when it came to cake decorating. In her spare time she had enjoyed working on the flowers in her garden and watching the birds. Bonnie adored her grandchildren and the time she spent with them. She will be missed by all. Beloved wife of D. Michael McDonald; loving mother of Carryn (Larry) Poliskie, Lisa (Steve) Karalis; beloved grandmother of Megan, Joseph, Kayla and Kevin, sister of Rosemary (Henry) Gluski, sister-in-law of Diane (Francis) Garlitz. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by loving sister, Jean Joyce; loving brother, William MacDonald. Friends may visit Wednesday May 14, 2008 from 3 to 9 PM. Funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Thursday at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, Downtown Lapeer. Interment will take place 1:00 PM Friday at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, MI. Memorials to the MI Audubon Society, 6011 West St. Joseph Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917 or MI Humane Society are greatly appreciated. Gerald Eugene Chapman Age 81 of Columbiaville, formerly of Wolverine, MI died on the morning of May 4, 2008 in the comforts of his home and amongst family. Gerald was born June 19, 1926 in Deerfield to the late Hoel and Cora Chapman. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 and was honorably discharged after 3 years of loyal service to his country. He went on to join the Carpenters Union and eventually retired after many years of dedication to his trade. Gerald enjoyed spending time up north in Wolverine and two tracking in the woods for hours. He was also a member of Deerfield Church of Christ. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Chapman; beloved father of Cindy (Mike) Worrell of Columbiaville and the late Ren and Kirk Chapman; beloved grandfather of Jayme (Mark), Hollie (R.J.), Shan, Tina (Shane), Scott (Kadie), Kirk (Jenny), Michael (Becky); beloved step-father of Joe (Barb) Butterfield, Nancy Butterworth, Mary Ann (Jim) Nutt; also survived by 15 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, Downtown Lapeer. Pastor Brent Bowden will be officiating. Interment will take place at Deerfield Township Cemetery with the auspices of American Legion Post 16. Friends may visit Tuesday 5-9 PM and Wednesday 4-9 PM. Memorial contributions to the Flint Crisis Pregnancy Center, 3725 S. Saginaw, Suite 101 Flint, MI 48504 are greatly appreciated. Pauline Stokes Age 73 of Lapeer died May 2, 2008. She was born January 4, 1935 in Racine, Wisconsin to Anthony and Alice (Aceto) Falduto. She served her country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was a proud member of American Legion Post 16 in Lapeer. Pauline moved to Lapeer in 1956 where she met her husband, James Lewis Stokes and they were married April 4, 1959. They remained in Lapeer for the remainder of their lives. Pauline was a Vice Queen in her Chapter of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed painting ceramics at Holiday Expressions in Lapeer. She was extremely loving and generous to everybody, especially her family. Most of all, Pauline loved to make her grandchildren and great grandchildren happy. She is survived by her children; Roberta Josephine (Randy) Garn, Tanya Louise (Pat) Gillett; grandchildren, Rebekah, Josiah, Mickel, Jesse, Rosemary, Douglas, Brandy, Crystal, Kevin, Tara; 18 great-grandchildren, mother, Alice Falduto; 1 brother and 1 sister. Pauline is preceded in death by her husband, James Lewis Stokes, father Anthony Falduto and great-grandson, Daniel Garn. Memorials to Heartland Hospice, 1321 S. Linden Rd., Suite B, Flint, MI 48532 greatly appreciated. Funeral mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 814 W. Nepessing St., Lapeer, Tuesday at 11:00 AM. Fr. Richard Lewnau will officiate. Burial will be in Dawn Memorial Cemetery in Elba Township with the auspices of American Legion Post 16. Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, Downtown Lapeer, Monday 2-9 PM. There will be a 7:00 PM Rosary Monday evening with Deacon Jerry DeShaw officiating. The family would like to give a special thanks to Heartland Hospice for their care, dedication, love and support. Bradley Eschendal Age 32 of North Branch died May 12, 2008. Beloved fiancée of Candy; son of Karen (Bill) Ballard of North Branch and Mike (Elia) Eschendal of Oxford; beloved brother of Mike Eschendal of Lapeer; step-brother of Anna; uncle to Ricky, Michael and William; loving grandson of Mary Blackburn of North Branch, Delores Eschendal of Waterford and Joyce Janes of Rochester; great grandson of Iris Eschendal; best friend to Draeko. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Bradley was loved by all and will be deeply missed by many. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, May 17, 2008 at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, Downtown Lapeer. Pastor Brian Cuddie and Pastor Judy Doerr will be officiating. Friends may visit Saturday from noon until time of service. Memorials to L.A.C.A.D.A. P.O. Box 356 Lapeer, MI 48446 are greatly appreciated.