also asked for Nan and
Bud, Eileen, Melissa, Terri,
Wanda, Rich and Phebe,
Bobbi's daughter's
mother-in-law, Tom
Forrester, and all our dear
ones who are in nursing
homes.
You are most welcome to
join us as we worship our
Lord every Sunday at 10:30
a.m. The Baby Basket is
open Wednesdays from 1
to 4 p.m. and the choir
practices Thursdays at 7:30
p.m. Also, the church of-
fice is open Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
At the Full Gospel
Church of Atlanta, Pastor
Dave Fisher spoke of "The
Blessing of Memory." He
told of how we should re-
member those who gave
their lives for our freedom,
and how through God's
word, the Bible, from Gen-
esis to New Testament,
God wants us to remem-
ber all of His blessings. And
where Jesus says, "this
bread is my body, this cup
is tl21e New Covenant in my
blood" he said it because
he was fulfilling a proph-
ecy. The bread and the cup
were to be eternal remind-
ers to the world.
There will be a potluck
lunch on June 9 following
the morning service. Bring
a dish to pass.
Fisher's of Men Study,
"Proclaiming the Prom-
ised Messiah," studying
the scriptures that give
proof that Christ is the
Messiah is Wednesday at 6
p.m.
Lost Valley Bible Camp
schedule: Family Camp,
June 30-July 5; Kidz Camp
Elementary, July 8-12; Jr/
Sr High Camp, July 15-19.
At the Full Gospel Church
and Family Ministry Cen-
ter, the food pantry is open
on Thursday at 4 p.m. That
Thursday Thing: Praise,
Worship and Word is at 6
p.m.
At the Community Bap-
tist Church of Hillman it
was a true pleasure to wel-
come Dr. Steve Moffet of
Northwoods Radio Minis-
try to share our pulpit Sun-
day morning. He delivered
a message beginning in 1st
John Chapter 5. He spoke
of the "Defeated Life." Our
special was performed by
SandyAmos. She sang and
played the guitar to "I Saw
the Light."
Coming Events:
June 1 there will be a
breakfast at the church at
10 a.m. On June 4 the
Prayer meeting/Bible
study will be held at 6:30
p.m. The Lord's supper/
fellowship meal and
MediLodge service will be
held on June 9.
On June 11 there will be a
business meeting at 6:30
p.m.
Our Heavenly Father an-
swers our prayers. He is al-
ways there for us. Praise
God for the blessings he
gives you every day.
Pray for our militarymen,
women and their families.
Thank them for the sacri-
fices they made for us in
• order to keep us free.
Pray for our loved ones,
friends, family, and church
family, for the revival of the
churches, for peace in Is-
rael, the coming of the
Lord, the missionaries,
and the unsaved. Special
prayers goes out for Pastor
Killion's health, and the
recovery of everyone who
is going through health
problems.
If you don't have a church
family, come and meet
your new brothers and sis-
ters here!
Sandra D. Proffitt
Sandra D. Proffitt, 66, of
Hillman passed away on
Friday, May 24, 2013, at
Alpena Regional Medical
Center.
Sandra Diane Scott was
born in Detroit on June 3,
1946 to the late Foster and
Edith (Campbell) Scott and
married Harvey Proffitt on
January 9, 1965. She was a
member of TOPS in Atlanta, Michigan, and a member of
the Alpena Penicostal Church.
Surviving are her husband Harvey of Hillman; three
children, April and Sandy Everett of Warren, Diane and
Dennis Allen of Hillman, and Harvey O. and Leann Profitt
of Hillman; 14 grandchildren; two brothers, David
(Cheryl) Scott, William (Sue) Scott; two sisters, Annette
Flemming, and Barbara (James) Holland; one special
friend, Linda (Bruse) Cronk.
Sandra was preceded in death by a brother, Richard
Scottf a grandson, Mathew Everett; and a son-in-law,
Daniel W. Mercer.
A funeral service will take place at the Bannan Funeral
Home in HiUman on Wednesday, May 29 at 10 a.m. with
Rev. Jeff Wilkey officiating. Interment will be at the
Hillman Rust Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
Alpena Regional Medical Center's Cancer Center.
Section B - Wednesday, May 29, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune 5B
Gene Simon Salamony = •
Gene Simon Salamony, 76, I =
passed away May 20, 2013,
surrounded by loved ones
in his home after a two-year
journey battling pancreatic
cancer.
Gene was born to Edward
Paul Salamony and Egle
(Parent_i) Salamony on Feb-
ruary 23, 1937, in
Canon urg, Pennsylvania.
He grew up in Bridgeville,
PA, and earned both a
bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Music Educa-
tion from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.
In 1961 he married Karen Silfven, and they had two
daughters, Sandra Noel and Gina Marie.
Gene began his teaching career in the Mackinaw City
school system and he continued teaching at the Atlanta
Community School. He then spent many years inspiring
band students at the Tawas Area Public Schools, leading
numerous ensembles in championship performances
both on the concert stage as well as on the marching
band rid& He ended his career as supervisor of the
Morris County School of Technology, NJ.
He enjoyed gardening, and was a master gardener as
well as the gentleman farmer and proprietor of Va Via
Farm. He loved hosting tours of the farm and appreci-
ated visits from his loyal egg and produce customers
throughout the years. He enjoyed opera and music of all
kinds.
Gene was a past president of the Michigan School Band
and OrchestraAssociation, and a respected feld judge of
marching bands. He was also along-time volunteer fire=
man in Tawas City, MI, and Glen Ridge, NJ (and he also
collected a vast "museum" of vintage fire truck models
and fire department memorabilia).
He was admired for his candor and strength. If he told
you something once, you were expected to remember it.
He endeavored to make his students not just better mu-
sicians, but better people.
He is survived byhis partner and love, Sally Garrett; his
daughters, Sandra Salamony of Traverse City and Gina
(Scott) Brown of Lansing; his sisters, Lynn (Rich) Scherff
and Mary Jo Gaitens,' both of Pittsburgh; and several
nephews and nieces. He will also be well missed by his
grand-dogs Zinger, Officer Mike, and Frances, all of
whom never heard him say, "no."
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He continued his love of teaching music by founding
the Tawas Community Concert Band for beginning and
continuing adult musicians. Memorial contributions
may be made in Gene's name to the Tawas Community
Concert Band Endowment Fund, administered by the
Iosco County Community Foundation (cfnem.org/
ICCF/Funds.aspx). This endowment fund will provide
scholarships for music programs to middle and high
school students from Iosco County.
Gene would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses and
medical professionals who assisted along his journey,
especially Alicia, Dee, and Carla from Reverence Home
Health Care and Hospice in Tawas City.
There will be no public service. Instead, he choreo-
graphed a private family ceremony that will be held in
the summer. An online guest registry is available at"
www.bureshfuneralhomes.com.
Geraldine Elizabeth Smith
Geraldine Elizabeth Smith, 84, of Clare, MI, formerly of
Warren, passed away on May 18, 2013 at Prestige Place
Assisted Living in Clare. She was bom on November 15,
1928 to Edward and Laura (Kolb) in Detroit, MI.
She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in
Lewiston and the VFW Ladies AtLxiliary in Harrison. She
enjoyed quilting, sewing, and knitting. In her younger
years, she was "Mrs. Clean," you never dared to make a
mess or wear your shoes into her home. Although she
wasn't much of a cook, Geraldine loved cookbooks. She
was devoted to her parents, having taken care of them for
many years up until their last days.
Geraldine is survived by her sister, Marcella Menendez
of Lewiston, MI; and niece Donna Alessandri.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert
Smith.
Funeral services for Mrs. Smith were held Tuesday,
May 21, 2013 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church,
Lewiston, MI; Pastor Steven Thiel officiating. Interment
will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit. Ar-
rangements were entrusted to the Green Funeral Home.
Condolence messages can be sent via our website,
www.greenfuneralhomes.com.
Shirley Macy Bemke
Mrs. Shirley Macy Bemke,
73, of Lewiston, Michigan
passed away peacefully at
her home on May 16, 2013.
She was born in Cawood,
Kentucky on August 12,
1939 to James and Mae
(Swanson) Price, and was
fondly raised with the help
of her stepmother, Hazel
Price. She married hus-
band, Ronald Bemke in
Roseville, Michigan on May
18, 1957 and together they
were married for 56 years.
Shirley resided in Lewiston since 1973 and owned and
operated the R&S Gun Shop for 25+ years with husband,
Ron. She was a past member of the Lewiston Lioness
Club and a former member of the Lewiston Historical
Society. She enjoyed baseball, NASCAR, scrapbooking,
and loved to crochet. Above all, she enjoyed her time
spent with family, and especially enjoyed watching her
grandchildren play sports. She will be missed by all who
knew her.
She is survived by her loving husband, Ron Bemke of
Lewiston; daughters, Sherry (Ronald) Welsh of Miramar
Beach, Florida, Denise (Michael) Heyster of Lewiston,
and Cathy (Pat) Newell of Lewiston; grandchildren;
Daniel, Mary, David, Justin, and Jacob; great-grandchil-
dren; Krystofer, Drake, Myla, and Persephone; brothers,
IimPrice of California, Bob (Deanna) Price of Ishpeming,
Roger (Cecil) Price of Haslett, and Bill (Sherie} Price of
Holt; sisters, Wanda O'Connor of Warren, Garneda
Jacobs of Washington, Michigan, and Penny Price of
Warren.
She was preceded in death by her .brothers, Ted and
Bruce.
As were her wishes, cremation has taken place and
there are no services scheduled for Mrs. Bemke at this
time. Arrangements were entrusted to the Green Funeral
Home. Condolence messages can be sent via our
website, www.greenftmeralhomes.com.
James Wesley Smith
James Wesley Smith, 79, of
Hillman, passed away at
home on Monday, May 27,
2013.
James "Wes" Smith was
born in Montcalm County,
Michigan on luly 27, 1933 to
file late Charles and Gladys
(Marsh) Smith and served
in the U.S. Army as a Corpo-
ral during the Korean Con-
flict. On April 25, 1953 he
married Eleanore Flora
Cole. Mr. Smith was the
owner of Smith Small En-
gine Repair.
He was an active and faithful charter member of Light-
house Fellowship, a life member of V.F.W. Mont-
morency, and had a terrific sense of humor. He enjoyed
working on old engines.
Surviving are his wife, Eleanore; four children, jm
Smith Jr., Cheryl (Donald) McKelvy, Ann Williams, Kart
Smith; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; is-
ter-in-law, Viola Smith; brother-in-law, Rusell
Hamilton; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were a great-granddaugher,
Elizabeth; three brothers, Charles, Bert, Larry; and me
sister, Lucille Hamilton.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday,
May 30 at the BannaffFuneral Home in Hillman fron 2
- 8 p.m. and will continue Friday from 10 a.m. until he
time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jffry
Huffman officiating. Military honors will be accordet at
the cemetery. Interment will be at the Hillman/Past
Twp. Cemetery. Memorials maybe made to the famil:of
Wes Smith.
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