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1933 - 2009
 Carl Dewey Stine of Sand Lake, Spencer Township, passed away at his home on Saturday November 7,2009. He was born in Altona MI on March 29,1933 the son of Guy and Ona Tompkins Stine. He attended Lakeview Schools where he met his wife Mary A. Newell and they were married on December 8,1951 in Grand Rapids. He was retired from Wolverine World Wide with 33 years of service and was an active member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Trufant holding several offices and positions. He was a man of strong faith.
He was preceded in death by his siblings; Cecil, Gerald and Daniel Stine, Ada Allen, Elizabeth Hopkins, Arlene Burt, Martha London Calhoun, Marjorie Stine and Lucille Cory.
Surviving are his wife Mary of Sand Lake, his seven daughters; Jacque (Ken) Malokofsky of Belding, Barbara (Dennis) Petersen of Greenville, Carrie (David) Wygmans, of Ada, Mary Lou (Dwight) Poulsen of Cedar Springs, Betsy (Steve) Maki of Lowell, Sandy Stine of Grand Rapids and Becky Reinig and Rob of Littleton Colorado, grandchildren; Jordan (Caryn) Malokofsky, Nick (Kate) Malokofsky, Bret Petersen, Leslie Petersen, Chris (Andrea) Kempton, Niki Kempton and Alex, Kristen Maki, Laura Maki, Dan Reinig, Jenny Reinig and 9 great grandchildren, his brother Tyrus (Laurene) Stine of Vermontville, Robert Jack Stine of Greenville, his sister Grethel (Walter) Bearman of Eaton Rapids, his wifes family; Joan (Walter) Huyck of Sand Lake, Nancy Young, Grand Rapids, Pete (Connie) Newell of Kingsley, Martha Young of Midland, Linda (Jim) Shellen of Whitehall and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday November 14, 2009 at 11 AM at St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Trufant. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at Hurst Funeral Home. Burial will be in Coral Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Spectrum Health Hospice or St. Thomas Lutheran Church |
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There are currently 23 condolences.
The Lanting Family (Pam Hopkins)
Saturday November 14, 2009 at
12:37 PM
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Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our sincere sympathy on the loss of a very kind man. Hadn't seen Uncle Carl since my grandmother's (Elizabeth Hopkins)funeral but he touched our hearts with his kindness and sense of humor.
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Dave & Jody Warner
Saturday November 14, 2009 at
12:28 PM
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Mary and family: We just learned of Carl's passing. My the strength of the Lord get ou through this time. Dave & Jody (Bovell) Warner
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eric & elizabeth maxson
Saturday November 14, 2009 at
8:26 AM
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Mary and family, our deepest sympathy to you all. Praying and thinking of you. eric & elizabeth & Family...
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Bill and Barb House
Friday November 13, 2009 at
6:20 PM
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Barb, Dennis and Family,
I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear about the loss of your dad. I don't think that I ever met him, but I know the sorrow you are all feeling right now. May your memories give you comfort and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless
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Tracey Cory
Friday November 13, 2009 at
2:27 PM
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To the entire famiily, Uncle Carl was one of the nicest men we have known! He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. YOu are in our thoughts and prayers. Tracey, Jill and Sara Cory
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Lori Nagumo
Friday November 13, 2009 at
1:11 PM
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To Sandy and All Her Extended Family,
My heart is heavy and I wish I was there to offer hugs and comfort in person. Deepest Sympathies to you all from the Nagumos and the Leitchs. Our thoughts will be with you on Saturday. I'm sobbing as I write this, and yet I still have such a wonderful feeling knowing your father had more love in his lifetime than most will ever know! The love and closeness of your family will help hold all of you up during the days ahead. Wishing you only Happy Memories. With love, Lori
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Shelly & Bob Kijawski and Connor Burt
Friday November 13, 2009 at
11:32 AM
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A wonderful part of our life for 18 years, Carl and Mary have been the best neighbors in the world Our hearts go out to your family. We will never forget you Carl, your smile, your warmth and your friendship meant so much to us.
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Tony & Judy Geglio
Thursday November 12, 2009 at
8:22 PM
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Mary and Family,
I just heard minutes ago from Eldon about Carl passing. Oh Mary, I'm so sorry. I know how close the two of you are. Tony & I were just saying how nice your house and yard looks as we were coming home from the cottage. His garden always catches my eye. my prayers are with you all.
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Diane and Jon Comden
Thursday November 12, 2009 at
1:30 PM
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Barb,Dennis and Family: we are sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Pastor Jim Watson
Thursday November 12, 2009 at
12:09 PM
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Carrie and family, I'm very sorry to hear about Carl's death. May God be with each of you during this time and bring you comfort, peace, and all the support resources you need.
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Liisa Turri
Thursday November 12, 2009 at
9:31 AM
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Stine Family ~ You are in my thoughts & prayers.
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Dale & Pam Gender
Thursday November 12, 2009 at
9:11 AM
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Barb & Dennis and Family,
So sorry to hear about your dad our thoughts are with you.
Dale & Pam
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Byrl Dwayne Hopkins
Wednesday November 11, 2009 at
12:59 PM
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Mary, my deepest sympathy to you and family. Uncle Carl will be sadly missed by all of us in Indiana. May God, bless you and your girls in your loss.
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Rebecca Buck
Tuesday November 10, 2009 at
11:09 PM
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Aunt Mary and Family, Uncle Carl was an awesome man and will be greatly missed.
Nate, Rebecca, Bryce & Britney Buck
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Ron & Cheryl Porter
Tuesday November 10, 2009 at
6:48 PM
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Mary & Family,
Words can not express how sorry we are about Carl's passing. We will miss his expression of faith over the years. Hope you are more at ease nowing he is there with his beloved Jesus. Will never forget about the stories of his great family. Thank you Lord for the time we had together, and to be able to meet again some day.
Peace be with you all.
Ron & Cheryl & Family
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Darlene Vanderwood
Tuesday November 10, 2009 at
6:12 PM
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To Mary, Carrie and the rest of the family. Saw the obit in the GRpress.
I'm so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and comfort you in your loss. Remember, he just went home.
Sincerely, Darlene (Terry's Mom)
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Tuesday November 10, 2009 at
6:10 PM
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Linda Post-DenBoer
Tuesday November 10, 2009 at
4:21 PM
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Mary and family,
My deepest sympathy to you all. His friendly, caring nature will certainly be missed. He always went out of his way at church to ask about my daughter, Brandi and send an encouraging word after her accident. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
Linda
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Nita Miller Randall
Monday November 9, 2009 at
6:30 PM
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Carrie, please accept my heartfelt wishes at the loss of your father. Praying and thinking of you.
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Gerald Tovatt
Monday November 9, 2009 at
12:05 PM
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Mary, Barb, Dennis, Leslie, Bret......we are sorry for your loss. He always mentioned how much he and Mary loved their daughters and how much attention all 7 of you showered on them. I was fortunate to know him.
Jerry
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Pastor Harry Bultema
Monday November 9, 2009 at
11:08 AM
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Carrie and David, Please accept Jan and my condolences at the Homegoing of your father. We will be praying for you over this next week while you are walking through the valley.Psalm 23!!!!!
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Ron Petersen
Sunday November 8, 2009 at
2:35 PM
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Mary & family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss. Carl was a true gentleman and an inspiration for his faith. I pray your loss is lessened knowing he is in a better place.
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Sunday November 8, 2009 at
11:29 AM
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Aunt Mary and family, No words can express my sadness with the loss of a truly wonderful Uncle and person. I will remember Uncle Carl with Love and will be reminded of him being a kind and caring person for ever.
My Love to you all,
Gayla Schachtele
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