Aina Elise Momquist, 90, died peacefully at her home, in the care of her children on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Aina was born February 21, 1922 in Alafors, Sweden. She was employed as a Registered Nurse in Sweden and also at Illinois Central Hospital in Chicago retiring May 1, 1971. On May 29, 1971 until 2001 she owned and operated the Scandinavian Boutique in Homewood, IL. On August 21, 1954 she married Stig Gustav Momquist in Chicago. He preceded her in death on October 27, 1999. Aina was very active…

Three Oaks – Mary Jo Bieg, 70, of Three Oaks, Michigan died Thursday morning, April 26, 2012 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, Michigan City, Indiana. Mary Jo was born September 4, 1941 in Evanston, Illinois to Harold and Elizabeth (Scanlon) Klee. After graduating from high school, she earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree at Mundelein College. Mary Jo married Gerald L. Bieg on January 19, 1962 in Brighton, Colorado. She and her family where involved in buying and selling horses. Mary Jo was an artist, specializing in watercolor and other…

Galien – Ernest D. Chesser, 89, of Galien, Michigan died Saturday morning, April 21, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ernest was born December 15, 1922 in Clark County, Illinois to William and Editha (Mills) Chesser. He moved to the Galien area in 1951, and on March 7, 1952 he married Norma Knoblett in South Bend, Indiana. She preceded him in death on January 19, 2005. He was employed as an electrician at Clark Equipment Company in Buchanan, Michigan before his retirement. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing,…

NEW BUFFALO– Helen Claire Brower, 91, of New Buffalo, Michigan died Sunday morning, April 15, 2012 at Jordan’s Nursing Home in Bridgman. Claire was born May 3, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois to George and Mary (McGuire) Kercher. Following graduation, Claire worked at International Harvester for eight years. Claire married Donald Brower in 1958. She was a care giver her whole life, and enjoyed caring for children and loved ones. She attended St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Survivors include her son, Steve Brower of New Buffalo; her granddaughter, Jaime…

Arizona City, AZ- Edna Mae Howell, 92, of Arizona City, AZ went to be with her Lord, April 10, 2012 at her home. Edna was born February 7, 1920. She married Arthur Howell, who preceded her in death. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Eldy, AZ, president of the United Methodist Women’s Circle, president of the Delta Theta Tau Society and the choir. Survivors include her children: Susan Cooper, Rodney Howell and David Howell; 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00…

Three Oaks – John Ponegalek, age 68, of Three Oaks, Michigan passed away surrounded by his family Thursday morning, April 12, 2012 at his home. John was born December 10, 1943 in Lakeside, Michigan to the late John C. and Stella (Holy) Ponegalek. John joined the US Navy and served during the Vietnam War. During a leave stateside he married the love of his life Marilyn Pavur on March 19, 1966. Following his discharge they lived in several different states before settling into their current home in Three Oaks, in…

Heston – Timothy Lewis, 52, of Heston, Indiana died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at his home. Tim was born February 25, 1960, in Buchanan, Michigan, to Jim and Junie (Hall) Lewis. He graduated from New Prairie High School. For 30 years he was a dedicated employee at New York Blower. Tim enjoyed time spent at home with his family, and loved relaxing with his dogs, Champ, Lucy and Boomer. Survivors include his children: Steve (Jodi) Lewis of Rolling Prairie and Monica Smith of Heston;…

NEW BUFFALO– Elizabeth Marie Shawver, 92, of New Buffalo, Michigan died Tuesday evening, April 10, 2012 at her home, surrounded by family. Liz was born November 10, 1919, in East Chicago, Indiana to Michael and Mary (Kolonin) Hreha. On May 10, 1940 she married Berl Donald Shawver, who preceded her in death in 2002. They moved to the New Buffalo area in 1974 and were two of the first residents of the Michigan Shores Country Club neighborhood. Liz attained her LPN from Purdue University and worked at St. Catherine’s Hospital.…

Galien – Isaiah Thomas Lee Walkden, 2 years old, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 7, 2012 in Michigan City, IN. Isaiah was born on September 7, 2009, at Lakeland Hospital in Niles to his mommy and daddy, Brittany Baker and Jacob Walkden. From his birth, Isaiah was “Little Man” and was constantly on the go. He loved fishing and riding his bikes outdoors. Pizza was his favorite food! Just like the characters in his favorite movie Cars, Isaiah went racing by everyone as he boogied all over the place. Survivors…

GALIEN– Mary Agnes Doyle, 94, of Galien, Michigan died Friday evening, April 6, 2012 at Jordan’s Life Care Center in Bridgman, Michigan surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born January 4, 1918 in Charlevoix, Michigan to Emerick and Maria (Svajalenka) Olack. On November 22, 1941 she married Lee F. Doyle at St. Mary Church in Niles, Michigan. She attained her R.N. Degree at St. Joseph Nursing School in South Bend, Indiana. She was employed as an RN at Pawating Hospital in Niles for 28 years. Mary was a member…