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HERALD, PORT HURON, MICHIGAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2003 TIMES OBITUARIES Special tributes purchased by family and friends To place an obituary: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 985-7171 Saturday and Sunday, 3 to 7 p.m. Call 989-6225 Eleanor M. Currie CLAY TWP.

Eleanor M. Currie, 89, of Clay died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003 in Faith Medical Care Center. She was born March 4, 1914 in Detroit. She is survived by her daughter, Judy (Rich Dzukola) Tucker; sons, Don and Bill Currie; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her sister, Laura Mead.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Anchorville. Fr. David Burgard of Immaculate Conception Church will officiate. Burial will be in St.

Catherines Cemetery, Algonac. Visitation will be 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in Gilbert Funeral Home, Algonac and 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. J.

Maurice Groat MELVIN J. Maurice age 91, of Melvin, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003 in The Villages near Lady Lake, Florida. He was born July 13, 1912 in Melvin to Lansing and Anne Groat. He married Anne Murray on April 7, 1934.

Maurice worked for General Motors and retired after 22 years at in Flint. He also farmed and did construction work of all kinds for many many years. Working was his hobby. He was a member Melvin Baptist Church and served 19 years on the Melvin School Board. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Anne Groat; three children, Ronald (Joyce) Groat of Lady Lakes, FL, Maureen (Dick) Stableford of Dumfries, VA and Jack (Elizabeth) Groat of Canton 11 grandchildren; 15 great and five great-great- grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by five siblings, brothers, Dorman, Vaughn and Irving and sisters, Ermine "Erma" and Velma. A gathering for family and friends will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at Carman Funeral Home in Brown City. Funeral services will be 11 a.m.

Saturday at the Melvin Baptist Church with Pastor William Norris officiating. Pallbearers will be Dave Donoho, Tim Groat, Dave Groat, Alan Groat, Duke Stableford, Scott Stableford and Bryan Stableford. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Melvin. Memorials may be made to Melvin Baptist Church in Melvin or hospice. Virginia L.

McGuffin Virginia L. McGuffin FORT GRATIOT TWP. Vir- ginia L. McGuffin, 78, of Fort Gratiot went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003.

She was born to the late Herman and Anna Barck on March 27, 1925 in Smiths Creek, and married Dale R. McGuffin on June 28, 1941. The couple were blessed with 18 children in their 49 years together. He died on April 21, 1990 in Barton City, MI where they had retired and lived for 10 years. Virginia was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Port Huron where she was a past member of the Fidalis Guild, choir, and a vacation Bible School teacher.

She enjoyed painting and needle point, but her most cherished times were spent with her children and grandchildren. She was very loved and will be missed by her seven sons and daughters-in-law, Dale (Dolly) of Niles, Pat (Becky), Mike (Lisa), Don (Marie), Ron (Shelly) and Joseph, all of Port Huron, Lee (Marlena) Memphis; her ten daughters and sons-in-law, Ann Lashbrook of Port Huron, Sue (Jack) Fuller and Donna (Dave) Stuben, both of Columbus, Bonnie (Dennis) Schmidt of St. Clair, Kathy Burkhardt and (Dale Schmidt) of Richmond, Debbie (Walt) Woods of Fort Gratiot, Vicki (Harry) Hall of Port Huron, Teri (Bob) McIntyre of Ruby, Nancy (Tom) Friedsburg of Riley Center and Becky (Mike) Babcook of Sarnia, Ontario; grandchildren; 94 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; her step-mother, Geraldine Mazie of Detroit; and very dear friends, Donna and Ernie Gracey of The Rev. Smiths Creek. of Port She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale; her son, Jerry Lee; two grandchildren, Jordan Marie and Dale Ray McGuffin II; her brother, Lewis; six sisters, Marie West, Elizabeth Smith, Elsie Storey, Lillian Hudson, Billie Hudson and Beverly Barck.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003 in Faith Lutheran Church. The Rev. Timothy Eichberger, Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, will officiate.

Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation will be in Smith Family Funeral Home-North, 1525 Hancock St from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. today and Friday and on Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. at the church.

The honor of serving as pallbearer will be shared by her sons-in-law, Dennis Schmidt, Jack Fuller, Walt Woods, Dave Stuben, Tom Friedsburg and Ernie Gracey. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob McIntyre, Dale Schmidt, Mike Babcook and Harry Hall. Contributions may be made in Virginia's memory to Faith Lutheran Church or A.R.C of St. Clair County. Preston Portis Sr.

Preston Portis Sr. PORT HURON Preston Portis age 67, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 8, 2003 in Henry Ford Hospital after a brief illness. He was born March 16, 1936 in Stonewall, Mississippi to Jonah and Ruth Portis. He moved to Smiths Creek in 1943 and has lived in the area since that time.

He worked for 25 years with the Ford Motor Company as a Quality Inspector and was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by four sons, Preston Portis Jr. of Port Huron, Jonas (Roni) Portis of Fort Gratiot, Anthony (Tracy) Portis of Clinton Twp. and Ron McClarty of Port Huron; two daughters, Carla Smith of Port Huron and Cassandra (Bob) Thigpen of Ohio; three sisters, Naomi Manns of Port Huron, Alline Portis of Port Huron, Patricia (The Rev. Clarence) Duckworth of Mt.

Morris; three brothers, On this anniversary, send a message to troops Dear Readers: I am sure that everyone is aware that today marks the second anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. I hope you will take just a moment to offer up a prayer for those people who lost their lives there, and in the field in Pennsylvania on that horrific day and for the grieving families and friends who will live with their loss for the rest of their lives. Let us also not forget the brave young men and women who have put their lives on hold as they serve in the U.S. armed forces under the most stressful conditions imaginable. One way to show our appreciation is to go to the Web site OperationDear Abby.net, and send a message of encouragement and support.

Let them know that they are in our thoughts today and every day. Dear Abby: I am a 15- year-old girl from a financially secure family. My best friend, Audrey, is 1 in the opposite situation. Her parents are divorced. Her mother works full time to support the family.

I used to get annoyed at Audrey when she'd hesitate after I'd suggest we do something fun together. She finally admitted she didn't have the money. I feel awful HOROSCOPES For Friday, Sept. 12, 2003 I ARIES (March 21-April 19). A new computer program helps you stay on top.

I TAURUS (April 20-May 20). In business, it's sometimes best to admit you're defeated. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You are not in charge of changing how others experience life. Distinguish between what is and what is not your problem.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Remind yourself of what you want and why you want it. (July 23-Aug. 22). Big players come into the work pic- John L.

(Marion) Portis Huron, Richard Portis of Port Huron and Thomas Portis of Smiths Creek; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews; daughter-in-law, Sequinn Cobb of Shelby good friends, Carrie Anderson and Mary Cornwell, both of Port Huron. Mr. Portis was a father figure to Jamie McQuiller. He was preceded in death by his son, Elihu Cobb on March 11, 2003; his parents, Jonah and Ruth; five brothers, William, Robert, Donald, Vernon and Ronald Portis; and a sister, Mary Lou Portis. The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m.

Saturday in the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, The Rev. John L. Portis, Pastor, will officiate. A graveside committal service will follow at Caswell Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lance Nichols, Gary Manns, Jonah Portis, Joseph Portis, Richard Portis Jr.

and Jesse Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Manns Kenneth Manns Phillip Morris and Doug Stewart. There will be visiting on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Smith Family Funeral Home, North, 1525 Hancock Street. Memorials may be made to the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.

Marian Pulcher Roeseler ST. CLAIR Marian Pulcher Roeseler, age 86, of St. Clair passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2003. She was born to Jacob and Marie Schick Dec.

15, 1916 in Peoria County, Illinois. She graduated from Dunlop High School in 1934 and graduated from Brown's Business College in Peoria in 1937. Marian moved to Detroit in 1937 and married James Pulcher on July 27, 1938. She retired from Warran Truck Dio of Chrysler Corp. March 31, 1973, after 27 years.

She moved to the St. Clair area in 1970 with her husband. He passed away on May 3, 1975. Marian married Carl Roeseler on Sept. 30, 1989.

She was a loyal member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of St. Clair and served as financial secretary for 17 years. She was an enthusiastic bowler and was a member of the St. Clair River Queens League for 25 years and served as it's secretary for a number of years. She was a member of WOTM of Port Huron.

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to Europe and visiting her relatives in Germany. She is survived by her husband, Carl; step-sons, Douglas. (Sharon) Roeseler of Bloomfield and Dale (Elaine) Roeseler of Allen Park; her nieces and nephews, Marilyn and Robb Skouby of Mentor, Ohio, Janet and Gary Leonard of Peoria, IL, Hilda and Phil Carper Sycamore, IL, Lois Schick of Stanford, IL and Stan and Margy Schick of Edelstein, IL; sister-in-law, Helen Schick of Princeville, IL; and her brother-in-law, Wilbur (Helen) Kirk of Peoria, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, St.

Clair. The Rev. Alan Schwieger, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Detroit. Visiting hours are 2 to 9 p.m.

Friday at Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, China Twp. and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials may be directed to Arbor Hospice or Blue Water Hospice. Denise L.

Ruiz CHESTERFIELD TWP. Denise L. Ruiz, 46, of Chester- Clemens. More death notices, 7B TEEN If You're Selling a Few Precious Items or an Entire Household Consider Relics Auction Gallery Estate Sales Auctions Insured www.relicsauctions.com 1101 4th Street Port Huron field died Sun. Sept.

7, 2003 in her home. Born Aug. 22, 1957 in Detroit. Mrs. Ruiz retired from in the Macomb County Sheriff office.

She was a member of Catholic Church in Mt. Clemens. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Gilbert Ruiz; her step-children, Kelly, Larry and Julie; her sister, Pamela S. (Timothy) Kreinbring; brother, Christopher W. (Debra) Haney; nieces, Nicole and Kristine.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thermon and Patricia R. Haney. Funeral services are 9:30 a.m. today at St. Peters Catholic Church, Market Mt.

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Crane, 67, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003. Survived by wife, Phyllis. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. today. Eleanor M. Currie, 89 CLAY TWP. Eleanor M.

Currie, 89, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003. Survived by children, Judy Tucker, Don and Bill Currie. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Anchorville.

Visitation: 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Gilbert Funeral Home. James Dowling IMLAY CITY James Dowling died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003. Survived by wife, Lillian.

Services: 4 p.m. Sunday, Imlay City Chritian Reformed Church. Vistation: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Imlay City.

Grace Goulette, 85 MARINE CITY Grace, Goulette, 85, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003. Survived by children, John, Irene Burch, Margaret Brinker and Linda Rice. Services: 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m.

at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Marine City. J. Maurice Groat, 91. MELVIN J. Maurice Groat, 91, died Tuesday, Sept.

9, 2003. Survived by wife, Anne. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Melvin Baptist Church. Vistiation: 6 to 9 p.m.

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9, 2003. Survived by son, Victor Gonzalez. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Gendernalik Funeral Home, New Baltimore. Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday. because money has never been a problem for me, and I thought it was not a problem for any of my friends. I love DEAR ABBY being with JEANNE don't Audrey. I want PHILLIPS her financial situation to put a damper on our friendship. I am more than willing to pay for things such as admissions to amusement parks, movies and clothes.

She never takes me up on my offers. How do I get to do fun things with Audrey without making her feel she is accepting charity? Not A Princess In Pasadena, Calif. Dear Not A Princess: Stop offering to buy her clothes. Do offer to do things with her that don't cost a lot of money listen to music, rent videos, exercise, or do homework together. Include her in some group activities (movies or amusement parks), but always let her reciprocate in some way.

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