Vianna Bond, Rose Frances (Caudy) Wilson, Hannah E. Vitek, Catherine A. (Jopke) Pouch
Vianna Bond
Vianna Bond, age 91, passed away July 27, 2011. Vianna was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on March 16, 1920, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Hall) Heathman. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. On June 29, 1940, Vianna married Arthur P. Bond and he preceded her in death August 16, 1985.
She is survived by three sons, Bruce (Kathy) Bond of Perrinton, Ron Bond of Napa, ID and Rod (Jean) Bond of St. Johns, two daughters, Linda (Gale) Walling of Utica and Gloria (Hougie) Hofacker of Owosso, 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Vi “Sis” also is survived by her two sisters, Doris (Forrest) Swatman and Frances “Fritz” Thurston, all of St. Johns and one brother, Roger ( Gloria ) Heathman of Dansville. In addition to her husband, Vi was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Gary Bond, her sister, Evelyn Buck and her brother, Edward “Spud” Heathman.
Funeral Services will be 2:30 pm, July 29, 2011 at the Osgood Funeral Home, burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery with Rev. Fr. Eoin Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorial contributions in her name to Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor. To learn more about Vianna and view her Life Story film, visit her personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/72341.
Rose Frances (Caudy) Wilson
Rose Frances (Caudy) Wilson, went to be with her heavenly family on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at the age of 91. Rose was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 7, 1920, the daughter of Alphonse and Agnes (Kuchar) Caudy. Rose lived most of her life in the St. Johns area. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, past member of St. Joseph Altar Society, VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #4113, and a former bus driver for St. Johns Public Schools. On June 7, 1941 she married Edwin Wilson and he preceded her in death on April 2, 1971.
She is survived by four daughters: Rosemary Bannerman of Holland, Pauline (Mike) Cousinaw of Ionia, Patricia (Thomas) Karek of St. Johns, Christina (John) Schmitz of Pewamo. Four sons: Louis (Susan) Wilson, of DeWitt, Vincent (Barbara) Wilson, William (Brenda) Wilson, and David (Lisa) Wilson all of St. Johns. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren as well as three sisters: Agnes Brown of Chelsea, Therese VanWormer of Lansing, and Margaret Klein of St. Johns, one brother Joseph Caudy also of St. Johns and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Frances and Barbara, brothers, John, Alphonse, and Vincent Caudy, as well as sisters Mary Fox and Anna Kusnier.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 29, 2011 at The St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Eoin Murphy officiating and burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. with a Vigil service being prayed at 7 p.m. at The Osgood Funeral Home in St. Johns. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Rose’s memory to St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Catholic School Education Trust Fund, or a charity of your choice. The family was served by The Osgood Funeral Homes.
Hannah E. Vitek
Hannah E. Vitek, 74, died July 27, 2011. Born December 3, 1937, in St. Johns, Michigan. The daughter of Harold and Pauline (Simpson) Coffman. Hannah married Vincent Vitek January, 1955 and he survives her. Hannah was a creative home maker and caregiver. She spent her time with family and friends that she loved and loved her. She enjoyed playing cards, cooking, baking, laundry and canning. She was a good friend to all.
Hannah is also survived by her daughters, Kathy (Gregory) Munro, Karen (Orlin) Stringham, sons, Vincent (Patricia) Vitek, Mike (Becky) Vitek, Doug Vitek, David Vitek, and Gary (Lynn) Vitek, sisters, Doris Swanson, Linda Schultz, Jane (Dave) Swadling, brothers, Bob Coffman, John Coffman, Larry (Mary) Coffman, as well as many many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Kristine, and two sisters, Georganna Bradley and Loretta Ballinger.
In celebration of Hannah’s life, services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 30, 2011, with Pastor John Horney officiating at The Osgood Funeral Home in St. Johns. Burial is to follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family was served by The Osgood Funeral Homes.
Catherine A. (Jopke) Pouch
Catherine A. “Cathy” Pouch, of Fullerton, California, formerly of St. Johns, died June 13, 2011, at the age of 69. She was born March 29, 1942 in Cadillac, Michigan the daughter of Paul and Mabel (Kennett) Jopke. She graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School in 1960 and attended Michigan State University.
Cathy married Thomas S. Pouch on December 29, 1962 at the Saint Johns’ Episcopal Church in St. Johns and pursued a career as an interior designer. She also enjoyed sports, gardening and was an avid reader. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Melissa and brother Paul K.
She is survived by her husband Thomas, daughter Kim(Glen) Rhynes, son Christopher (Diane), granddaughters Rose, Hannah, grandson AJ and nieces Melissa (Traverse) Flegel and Brooke Jopke.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, August 5, 2011 at the Saint Johns’ Episcopal Church in St. Johns.
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