Rev. C. Duane Brewbaker, Jean L. Schultz, Marie C. Piggott, Gwendoline Stillwell
Rev. C. Duane Brewbaker
Rev. C. Duane Brewbaker died, May 13, 2011 at the age of 75. Born April 25, 1936, in Clinton County Michigan, the son of Carl Wilson and Beatrice L. (Fisher) Brewbaker.
Duane is survived by his children, Becky (Nick) Gerlich of Canyon, TX, Brian (Michelle) Brewbaker of Meeker, CO, sisters, Virginia (Orville) Devereaux of St. Johns, Leon (Theresa) Brewbaker of St. Johns, Betty Boog of Ithaca, six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, sister, June Brewbaker, brother, Don Brewbaker, and brother in law Bob Boog.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday. May 18, 2011, at the First Church of God in St. Johns, with Pastor Pastor Paul Kirkpatrick and Paul Daniels presiding. Burial will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at The Osgood Funeral Home in St. Johns. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Duane’s memory to Good Shepard Hospice, 320 W. Main St., Lakeland, FL 33815. The family was served by The Osgood Funeral Homes.
Jean L. Schultz
Jean L. Schultz, 84 of St. Johns, MI died Monday, May 16, 2011. Jean was born in New Port Richey, Fl on March 22, 1927 the daughter of Glenn and Doris (Crowner) Cornell and lived most of her life in Clinton County. She was a member of Pilgrim United Methodist Church and the Farm Bureau. On April 6, 1946 Jean married Allen Schultz and he preceded her in death on August 26, 1998.
She is survived by son Glenn Schultz of St. Johns, daughters, Beth (Richard) Chipchase of St. Johns, Joan (Ray) Gross of Eagle, Betty (Clyde) Dunham of Hulbert, and Bonnie (Kevan) Smith of St. Johns; grandchildren, Ray W., Rachel and Samantha Gross, Becky Chipchase, Jessica Schultz and Kate Dunham; brothers, James (Geneva) Cornell of Northport, Harry (Delores) Cornell of Wolverine, Bruce (Dottie) and William Cornell both of California; sisters-in-law, Carol Cornell of St. Johns and Florence Cornell of Ovid. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, George Cornell and Keith Cornell.
The family will receive friends and relatives at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Funeral services will be held at Pilgrim United Methodist Church, on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Ken Bremer officiating. Burial will follow at South Bingham Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Pilgrim United Methodist Church, CAROL MINISTRIES.
Marie C. Piggott
Marie C. Piggott, 90, died May 13, 2011. She was born August 8, 1920 in Fowler, Michigan. She was the daughter of Frank and Emma (Goerge) Fedewa. Marie married Vernon C. Piggott on June 26, 1943 in Fowler and he preceded her in death on January 25, 2001. Marie was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler, Christian Mothers, Farm Bureau and the Women’s Club.
Marie is survived by her daughters, Carol Piggott and Jane Brown, her sons, David (Claudia) Piggott and Daniel Piggott, her grandchildren, Michelle (Curt) Myers, Scott (Donna) Piggott, Stacey (Patrick) Riley, Kurt (Ada) Piggott, Michael (Laurie) Piggott, Sarah Piggott, Brian (Emily) Piggott, Erica Brown, Allison Brown and April Brown. She is also survived by her great grandchildren, her brother, John (Helen) Fedewa and many nieces and nephews.
Along with husband and her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Deanna Piggott, her sisters, Ernestine Heyer and Virginia Sacilowski and her brothers James and Frank Fedewa.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler, burial will follow at the Most Holy Trinity Cemetery with Fr. Dennis Howard presiding. The family will receive friends at the Goerge Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Monday. Rosary will be 8 pm on Monday. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Most Holy Trinity Educational Trust Fund. The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes
Gwendoline Stillwell
Gwendoline Louise Ward Dudley Stillwell died May 13, 2011 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Gwen was born December 8, 1922 on the family farm in McBain Michigan. She was the daughter of Harry and Gwendoline Ward. The family moved to a new farm in St. Johns when she was 8 years old. She was a graduate of St Johns High School, Central Michigan University Teaching program and Michigan State University with a Bachelors degree in Education. Gwen started her career teaching in a one room schoolhouse and from there continued teaching primarily K-3 in Holt and Okemos. The majority and the last position of her career was spent teaching 1st grade at Wardcliff Elementary in Okemos, Michigan. She was popular among parents and children alike. She retired in 1975 and considered going to Law School but decided to take care of her grandchildren instead. She did this lovingly for the next 30 years. Her passions in life were her husband and grandchildren. C. Duane Stillwell was her soul mate and the love of her life for 47 years. He preceded her in death in 2009. She had 5 grandchildren and more recently a great grandchild.
Gwen had many interests and hobbies including: sewing, crocheting, weaving, gardening and cooking. She made homemade bread every week for years. She was a voracious reader and devoured the Wall Street Journal everyday as well as everything else she could get her hands on. A romance novel probably never passed through her hands as she would consider that a waste of time. Along with her husband, they developed an interest in politics and actively participated in the Libertarian Party and Tea Party movements. They ran for office, supported candidates and wrote numerous letters to the editor concerning subjects they were passionate about. Gwen was a life long intellectual but loved her family above all else.
She is survived by: her daughters Mary McPhail (David) and Christine Dudley-Marling (Curt); her five grandchildren: David Maxwell McPhail, Jacob McPhail, Dessa McPhail, Anne Dudley-Marling (James), Ian Dudley-Marling and one great grandchild Avery McPhail.
Graveside services will be held Monday May 16th at 11:30AM at Lowe Cemetary, 5688 Lowe Rd, St Johns Michigan. In lieu of flowers, those desiring to make contributions may consider either Maple Rapids United Methodist Church or Hillsdale College in Memory of Gwendoline Stillwell. The family wishes to thank Dr. Shelia Gendich and Heartland Hospice for their wonderful assistance in caring for Gwen. To learn more about Gwen and view her Life Story film. Visit her personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/70249. The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.
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