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Flora Dodson
July 7, 1963 — June 19, 2014 Flora V. Dodson, 50, of Cassopolis, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014. She was born on July 7, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, to Rosier and Lola (Hauser) Dodson. Flora loved spending time with her family and attending flea markets. She looked forward to Christmas all year long and she loved her three pets as if they were her children. She enjoyed spending time relaxing in her swimming pool and loved living a simple life.
Flora was loved by two families, one for a lifetime and one for 25 years. She is survived by a sister, Alma (Steven) Carlsen of Cassopolis; brothers Paul Dodson of Dowagiac, Eddie (Katie) Dodson of South Bend, Indiana, Dayle (Jenny) Dodson of Dowagiac and Richard Dodson of Dowagiac; nieces Synnon (Michael) Dunleavy and Hannah and Olyvia Dodson; nephews Steven (Jessica) Carlsen II, Brendan (Tara) Carlsen, Christopher (Jessica) Carlsen, Mathew, Tyler and Harris Dodson; greatnieces and nephews Callie Carlsen, Pase Carlsen and
Tahlia Carlsen. She was blessed for 25 years by her life partner, Laura Dimos of Cassopolis; children, Douglas R. Dimos II of Berlin, New Hampshire and Dee (Pete) Dimos-Cissna of South Bend, Indiana; granddaughters Elizabeth Ciupinski and Caitlyn Cissna; sisters-in-law Kay (Doug) Smith and Toni (John) Personette; brother-in-law, John Fobes and numerous family and friends along with her church family at Pokagon United Methodist Church. Flora was preceded in death by her parents, Rosier and Lola Dodson,
was especially proud of his 1967 Camaro, and was fairly successful with it at the drag strip. He was gifted at many things. Al had been a commercial artist with his own business, Center Studio in Benton Harbor. He was a self-taught carpenter. Al
was full of life and a lot of fun. He was the kind of man that people enjoyed meeting. Alfred will be greatly missed by family and friends. He leaves to mourn his passing two daughters, Angela Watkins of Mishawaka, Indiana and Michelle Kline of Dowagiac, Michigan; three sons, Ricky Lee Busby of Switzerland, Billy Busby and Bobby Busby, both of Dowagiac, Michigan; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; four sisters, Myrna Copley of Villa Rica, Georgia, twins, Sharon Tubbs of Cassopolis
Alfred L. Busby, Jr.
June 20, 1943 — May 29, 2014 Alfred Louis Busby, Jr., 70, of Scottsdale, Arizona, formerly of Dowagiac, died peacefully Thursday, May 29, 2014, in his residence in the presence those he loved and who loved him. He was born June 20, 1943, in Jones, Michigan, the third son and fourth child of Alfred and Wydennia (Jeffries) Busby. His parents preceded him in death, as did two brothers, Theodore “Larry” Bass and Milan “Mike” Bass. Al enjoyed golfing. He
Thursday, June 26, 2014 • Page 7 brother, Rosier Dodson, Jr. and sister, Louise DodAsk Us About Our Pre-Need Plans son, who are waiting for her. A celebration of life memorial service will be held Paul E. MayhEw FunEral hoME, Inc. at 5 pm on Saturday, June 28 at the Pokagon United Methodist Church, 31393 26863 W. Main Street, Kansas Street, Dowagiac Edwardsburg, MI with Pastor Sean Kidd of269-663-5345 • Paul E. Mayhew, Owner ficiating. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family, c/o Clark Chapel & Cremation Services, 405 Center St., Dowagiac, MI. Please take the opportunity to sign her guestL. Scott Quimby, 70 years old, of Edwardsburg, died book and leave a memory of Flora at www.clarkch. Monday, June 23, 2014, in Iron Mountain. A memorial Service will be, June 28, 2014, from 4 to 7 com. p.m. at Hope UMC Church, Edwardsburg. and Shirley Lawson of Arrangements are being made by Paul E. Mayhew FuStatesville, North Caro- neral Home, of Edwardsburg. lina, Chineeta Sanders of Union, Michigan; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. DeLores Jane Tucker, 93, of Cassopolis, died Saturday, Family and friends will June 21, 2014. gather at 11:45 a.m. Sat- DeLores is survived by her daughter, Pam Ward of Cassopurday, June 28, 2014, for olis. a celebration of life in She has been cremated and will be remembered privately. Calvin Community Cha- Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral pel Church, 18770 Mt. Home, Niles. Zion Street, Cassopolis, with the Reverend Russell Haines officiating. Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis is helping the family with local arrangements. Please leave a message or memory online at: wagnercares.com
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Underground Railroad Days July 12-13 SUBMITTED The Village of Vandalia and the Underground Railroad Society of Cass County (URSCC) are co-sponsoring Underground Railroad (UGRR) Days July 12-13. Underground Railroad Days celebrates the history of the Underground Railroad in the area. Events will be held Saturday, July 12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 13 from noon to 5 p.m. URSCC hosts guided tours of UGRR sites, a Cass County Civil War Encampment and UGRR education booths. The “Ramptown cabin” in Milo Barnes Park features continuous entertainment and the historic James E. Bonine House will be open for touring. The Village of Vandalia hosts a classic car show (Saturday), arts and crafts booths and a soul food dinner. Presentations in the Vandalia Youth Center include Cass County and the Civil War, African American pioneers in Cass County and Sam Adams School “wax museum.” Featured speaker Anna-Lisa Cox, noted historian, author and Smithsonian Museum consultant, will speak on the migration of free black families to antebellum southwest Michigan and Cass County on Sunday. Mary Charlotte Bonine will speak about growing up in the Bonine House at the Bonine House on Saturday. A complete schedule of events can be found at www. urscc.org.
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Friday night at 7 p.m. is UGRR Days “opening night” at Sam Adams Elementary School in Cassopolis. Dr. Von and Fran Washington will present a dramatic reading of their play “A River to Cross” about the Underground Railroad. Also featured is the Sam Adams Michigan History Day State championship team, doing their prize-winning play, “The Kentucky Raid In Ten Minutes.” Parking, admission to all events and presentations are free to the public, but donations are very much appreciated. For information on booth space and car show entry, call Vandalia Village President Beverly Young at (269) 4762344. Other questions can be emailed to info@urscc.org or call 445-7358. 2014: A Big Year for Community Foundations Everywhere One hundred years ago, in 1914, the first community foundation was established in the Midwest, giving rise to a new philanthropy, a new way of participating in community, and a new vision for the future. Since 1978, Michigan Gateway Community Foundation has made grants to address pressing needs and important local causes, through the generous gifts of our donors. In the past year alone, we’ve: · Established 5 new funds to improve life in southern Berrien and Cass Counties · Granted $279,000 to support people with needs, assist students with their educational goals, work with municipalities to improve safety and services, improve access to medical facilities, and more · Partnered with 15 local nonprofit organizations, including the YMCA, Council on Aging, Fernwood Botanic Center and Gardens, Libraries, and Lakeland Hospital to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
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