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Jul 14, 2017

Albina Biz Mob to bloom at Beaumont Florist in June

Beaumont Florist will host an Albina Community Bank BizMob on Tuesday, June 20. (Ted Perkins)By Ted Perkinsofni.1500050609swen-1500050609rats@1500050609snikr1500050609epdet1500050609On Tuesday, June 20, Albina Community Bank will resume its innovative BizMob program with an event at Beaumont Florist in Beaumont Village. Albina’s BizMob program is designed to promote the bank’s neighborhood business customers and reinforce connections within the communities they serve.From 11:00 a.m. to noon, Albina associates will pass out flowers to anyone walking or driving by the flower shop at 4201 N.E. Fremont St. The flowers will come with cards attached that can be dropped off at the bank’s Beaumont branch, or at the florist, and one card will be drawn to win a Beaumont Florist gift certificate. Neighbors can also enter the raffle by stopping by the Beaumont branch anytime throughout the week.“We always strive to be interactive with our clients and this program is a great way to demonstrate that capability,” said Mike Hager,... (Hollywood Star News)

Feb 3, 2017

Obitauries for Friday, Feb. 3, 2017

Margie’s life for a luncheon and fellowship at 3 p.m. after the burial. Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd. Marcial Balbin Gray Marcial Balbin Gray of Hanamaulu passed away at home on Jan. 18, 2017, at the age of 78. He was born in Candon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, on June 27, 1938, and was a mill operator with Lihue Sugar Plantation. Preceded in death by his parents, Melecio and Antera Gray; brother, Ernesto Gray Sr.; and sister, Hilda Lagmay. Marcial is survived by his wife, Francisca Gray of Hanamaulu; daughter, Justina (Sam) Bombay of Las Vegas; three sons, George Gray, Reynald Gray, Alfred Gray; three grandchildren; brother, Jose (Virginia) Gray; sister-in-law, Gloria Gray; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at Immaculate Conception Church with viewing from 8 a.m. and mass celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the Gray family with arrangements. © 2017 Thegardenisland.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. (Thegardenisland.com)

Feb 3, 2017

Obituaries for Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017

The family suggests casual attire and welcomes flowers. Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd. Marcial Balbin Gray Marcial Balbin Gray of Hanamaulu passed away at home on Jan. 18 at the age of 78. He was born on Canodan, Ilocos Sur Philippines on June 27, 1938 and was a mill operator for Lihue Plantation. He was preceded in death by his parents Melecio and Antera Gray, brother Ernesto Gray and sister Hilda Lagmay. He is survived by his wife Francisca Gray of Hanamaulu, sons George Gray, Reynald Gray and Alfred Gray, three grandchildren, brother Jose (Virginia) Gray, sister-in-law Gloria Gray and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25 at Immaculate Conception Church with viewing from 8 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the Gray family with arrangements. © 2017 Thegardenisland.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. (Thegardenisland.com)

Dec 15, 2016

Caledonia florist Mary Ann Schmitz is ready to retire after 65 years

I have to thank the people from places like Caledonia, Brownsville, Hokah, Houston, Spring Grove, Etizen, Freeburg and New Albin,” said Schmitz, who has three part-time employees. “They’ve all been very good to us. Without their help, we’d have never made it.” Schmitz said she always has loved flowers, and their smell. Pink roses are her favorites. “I like everything but sunflowers,” Schmitz said. “I’ll put them in (if asked), but I don’t like them because they tip their heads and look shabby.” Roses, carnations and lilies have been the shop’s biggest-selling flowers, Schmitz said. Mother’s Day is the shop’s busiest season, and Valentine’s Day is second. Besides cut flowers, Mary Ann’s Floral & Gift sells cemetery urns, plants, seeds, insecticides, fertilizer, other gardening supplies and party balloons. Schmitz still has the first item that her shop ever sold – a small ceramic planter in the shape of a woman. Her aunt, Tillie Ernster, bought the planter. “She always kept it on display in her house,” Schmitz said. “When she died (in 1968), her kids gave it to me.” Get news headlines sent daily to your inbox ... (La Crosse Tribune)

Feb 2, 2016

Beverly Crossley Burton

Photos Beverly Crossley Burton Beverly was a member of the Mayfield Presbyterian Church, Mayfield Historical Society, Bannertown Seniors, Broadalbin Seniors, Knit Witz Crafting Group, Gloversville Division of the Red Hat Society; Mayfield Retired Teachers and a valued member of the Sweet Family Reunion Planning. She was very proud of the Sweet Crossing Historical Marker that was dedicated July 31, 2015, at the site of her great-grandparents, Levi and Zeruah Sweet Farm in Cranberry Creek, NY. In 1960, she served as the President of the League of Women Voters in Oneida, NY. Beverly enjoyed cooking, baking, decorating, entertaining, crafting, bridge and other games, cross words, word jumbles, reading, golf, playing piano and keyboard, traveling, shopping, lunch and dinner dates and most of all, spending time with family and friends. Beverly will be greatly missed by her daughters, Cheryl (Charles) Conover of Scotia, NY and Molly (Charles) Hoffman of Swampscott, MA; granddaughter, Nicole (Ronald) DeLorenzo of Johnstown, NY; step-grandson, Steven (Gillian) Conover of Schenectady, NY; and her three great-granddaughters, Stephanie and Kayla DeLorenzo and Paige Conover; cousins, nephews and many close friends. At Beverly's request, there will be no service. Interment will be at the Mayfield Cemetery in the spring. Family and friends will be gathering for a celebration and remembrance of Beverly's life at the Harold's Restaurant & Lounge, 176 West Fulton St., Gloversville, NY at noon on Sunday January 31. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Mayfield Historical Society, P.O. Box 715, Mayfield, NY 12117 or to a charity of your choosing. Online condolences may be made at www.amicofuneralhome.com. (Gloversville Leader-Herald)

Jan 8, 2016

June Ann Pottratz

NEW ALBIN, Iowa/CARMEL, Ind. — June Ann Pottratz, 78, of Carmel passed to her eternal reward Jan. 5, 2016, surrounded by family members. She was born June 14, 1937, in New Albin, the daughter of James and Doris (May) Spinner. She married F. Thomas Pottratz Dec. 27, 1956, in New Albin. June was a homemaker and dedicated her life to caring for her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also spent countless hours volunteering for organizations promoting the respect for life from conception to natural death. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church and a Lady of the Holy Sepulcher. June enjoyed bowling, puzzles and playing bridge. Survivors include her husband, Tom; her six sons, Bryan (Becky) Pottratz of Silver City, N.M., Bill (Kathy) Pottratz of Madison, Ala., Scott (Theresa) Pottratz of Tybee Island, Ga., John (Michele) Pottratz of Boulder, Colo., David (Alison) Pottratz of Lake Jackson, Texas, and Michael (Wendy) Pottratz of Carmel; two brothers, Tim... (La Crosse Tribune)