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Rev. Douglas K. Olsen We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Rev. Douglas K. Olsen, retired Detroit Annual Conference clergy who died on July 15, 2018. Douglas served congregations in Detroit, Ferndale, Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor and finally as the pastor of the Dundee United Methodist Church until his retirement in 2015. He was active in the Ann Arbor District and the Detroit Annual Conference, was a member of the Conference Journal Committee for 30 plus years, was chair of the district building and church location committee for 25 plus years, a member of the District Board of Missions, was on the secretarial staff of the Detroit Annual Conference, and was the Executive Board secretary at the Dundee Senior Citizens Center. He was also a member of the Dundee VIPS (Volunteers in Police Service) where he served as chaplain. A memorial service will be held at the Dundee United Methodist Church (645 Franklin St, Dundee, MI 48131) at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 28, 2018, with a luncheon for family and friends following the service. Rev. Bradley Luck, pastor of Dundee UMC, will be officiating the service.
Condolences may be sent to: Mrs. Sandra Olsen 557 McBride St. Dundee, MI 48131
Memorial contributions may be made to: Dundee United Methodist Church 645 Franklin St Dundee, MI 48131
Dundee Caring and Sharing C/O Dundee United Methodist Church 645 Franklin St. Dundee, MI 48131
Dundee Senior Citizens Center 284 W. Monroe St. Dundee, MI 48131 |
Category: Obituaries
We are sorry for your loss.
Death notices will be sent on behalf of the Michigan Conference by the Communications Staff via e-blast for active and retired clergy, clergy spouses, clergy dependents and members to the annual conference when requested. Recipients are local churches and anyone who has subscribed to the death notice/prayer request database. Anyone can join this database at http://eepurl.com/dcxvn5
Read MoreAnnouncements include:
- Clergy, including part-time and full-time local pastors.
- Retired clergy as defined above.
- Spouses and surviving spouses of active and retired clergy.
- Dependent children of clergy [this includes stepchildren] still living in the parsonage.
- Diaconal ministers.
- Lay members of the previous annual conference.
- Laypersons of the conference support staff and ministry team, past or present.
- Missionaries related to the conference.
When death of a person in one of the above categories is known:
- The person reporting the death should provide the information to the district office where the deceased resided or attended a local church if known or provide the information to the to the conference office
- Information must include
- the name of the individual
- date of death
- relationship to the conference/clergy member
- history when available
- visitation and funeral information
- where condolences can be sent
- photographs are appreciated
- Death notices for extended relatives (parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.) will be sent out as a monthly summary by the Communications Office and may be posted immediately by any individual on the Michigan Conference Facebook group page
- We encourage these types of announcements also be sent out by district email when deemed appropriate. Please note, there is a formatted design for these announcements in the MailChimp system that can be adapted and utilized.
- Death notices for any immediate or extended family of a staff member will be sent to the All Staff e-blast list and also included in the month summary e-blast sent to the death notice database.
Have more questions?
Please contact Kristen Gillette
Elizabeth (Betty) Wallace
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Elizabeth (Betty) Wallace We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Elizabeth (Betty) Wallace, wife of Rev. Daniel Wallace, retired Detroit Conference clergy, who passed away on July 7, 2018. Betty supported the United Methodist Church for more than 20 years. She also traveled to Haiti for missionary work and played in the bell choir. She and Daniel raised two sons, David and Marc, and one daughter, Elizabeth (Beth). In hospice care for six months prior to her death, Betty died peacefully in her sleep. A funeral service was held at the Davison United Methodist Church with a burial side service held at the Moore Township Cemetery in Sanilac County. Condolences may be sent to: Rev. Daniel Wallace 612 East Third St. Davison, MI 48423 To place online condolences or to sign the guest register: http://www.hansenfuneralhome.net/obits |
Pastor Gerald M. Sever, Jr.
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We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Pastor Gerald M. Sever, Jr., (Retired Detroit Conference Clergy – Associate Member) who passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Pastor Sever served Wellsville UMC, Deerfield UMC, Laingsburg UMC and Vernon UMC until retirement in 2012 and beyond until July 1, 2016. A Memorial Service was held today at Vernon United Methodist Church. Rev. Norman Beckwith, Sr., (Vernon U.M.C) officiated.
Memorials may be sent to: American Bible Society P.O. Box 96812 Washington, D.C. 20090-6812 1-866-895-4448 or online donations accepted
Condolences may be sent to: Mrs. Diane Sever 13011 Murray Street Grand Blanc, MI 48439 |
Rev. Emerson W. Arntz
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Rev. James F. Thomas and Joyce A. Thomas
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Rev. James F. Thomas and Joyce A. Thomas We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Rev. James Thomas, retired Detroit Annual Conference clergy and his wife Joyce Thomas, retired Detroit Annual Conference diaconal minister, who passed away following an automobile accident on May 31, 2018. James served in Indiana and Ohio prior to transferring to the Detroit Annual Conference where he served at Farmington Hills, Nardin Park & Orchard; Grand Blanc; Saginaw First and Swartz Creek. Joyce served Methodist Children’s Home Society; Davison and as Chaplain at Saginaw General Hospital. Visitation will be held at Peace Lutheran Church, 1225 12 Mile Rd. NW, Sparta, MI 49345, (616) 887-9417 on Thursday, June 7 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 PM. Funeral services will be held at 4:30 pm with a reception following at the church. The interment will take place at a family cemetery in Rochester, Indiana on Friday, June 8, 2018.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: James F. and Joyce A. Thomas Scholarship Fund Garrett Evangelical Theologic Seminary 2121 Sheridan Road Evanston, IL 60201
Endowment Fund Peace Lutheran Church 1225 12 Mile Rd. NW Sparta, MI 49345
To place online condolences or to sign the guest register: https://hesselcheslek.com/obituaries/ |
Rev. Bert Hosking
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Rev. Bert Hosking We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Rev. Bert Hosking, retired Detroit Annual Conference clergy who died on May 17, 2018 at the age of 95. The family will be holding a private memorial service. Condolences may be sent to: Mr. Scott Hosking 14504 Hearthside Court Louisville, KY 40245 |
Rev. Dr. Gilson Miller
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Rev. Dr. Gilson Miller We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Rev. Dr. Gilson Miller, retired Detroit Annual Conference clergy who died on April 25, 2018, at the age of 70. Gil is survived by his wife Beth Miller. Memorial celebrations will be held at Park City Community Church UMC (4501 N. Highway 224, Park City, UT 84098) on Saturday, May 19th at 11 AM and at Ann Arbor FUMC (120 S. State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104) on Sunday, June 3rd at 2 PM. Condolences may be sent to: Mrs. Beth Miller 175 Timber Lakes Estates Heber City, UT 84032 Memorial Contributions may be made to: http://www.educatinggirlseveryday.org/give To view the full obituary please visit: http://miumcarchive.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/05/Obituary-for-Gilson-M-Miller.pdf |
Rev. Michael Raymo
Rev. Michael Raymo
We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Rev. Michael Raymo, retired Detroit Conference clergy who died on May 1, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Muriel Raymo.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Riverchase UMC, 1953 Old Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35244. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:30 PM, with a memorial service immediately following at 2:30 PM.
Condolences may be sent to:
Mrs. Muriel Raymo
1215 Riverford Dr.
Hoover, AL 35216
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to:
Riverchase United Methodist Church
953 Old Montgomery Hwy.
Birmingham, AL 35244
Alacare Hospice
https://www.alacare.com/
To view the full obituary please visit: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/
Rev. James Simmons
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Helen (Teddy) Stasser
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Helen (Teddy) Stasser We keep in prayer the family of Helen Staser, who died March 11, 2018 at the age of 90 in Florida. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Carl Staser, retired West Michigan Conference clergy. A celebration of her life is being planned in Lansing in the late summer. Condolences may be sent to: Noelle Staser Carroll (daughter) 9971 Seminole Redford, MI 48239 |