Linda A. Harris, Daniel A. Triantaflos, Helen H. Spitzley, Mary Ellen “Susie” Withrow, Barbara R. Jorae, Roselyn C. Rademacher, Dennis R. Irrer, Raymond Francis Bozung
Linda A. Harris
Linda A. Harris, 59 of St. Johns, MI died Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Linda was born on July 3, 1952 in Lansing the daughter of Robert and Stella (Miller) Devereaux. She graduated from St. Johns High School in 1970 and married Gordon Harris on March 27, 1974 in St. Johns. She worked for the State of Michigan, FIA office in Lansing, retiring in Dec. 2010. Linda enjoyed her grandchildren, knitting, reading, gardening and cooking.
She is survived by her husband Gordon, sons Joshua (Rebekah) Harris of Oxford, MI and Joseph (Becky) Harris of Wyandotte, MI; grandchildren, Rylee, Logan and Reagan; a sister Jayne (Jim) French of St. Johns; brothers, Robert (Beatrice) Devereaux and Chris Devereaux both of St. Johns, and Todd (Lori) Devereaux of Ovid and his step mother Helen Devereaux of St. Johns. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Sharon and brother Gary.
Mass of Christian Burial will be prayed at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr Eoin Murphy and Rev. Fr. Dwight Ezop officiating. Burial will follow at South Bingham Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Friday, September 23, 2-8 P.M. A Vigil service will be held at 8 PM Friday evening. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Daniel A. Triantaflos
Daniel A. Triantaflos died suddenly Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at the age of 39. He was born May 4, 1972 in Adrian, MI the son of John and Sue (Daniels) Triantaflos. Dan was a graduate of Adrian High School, Class of 1990, served in the U.S. Marine Corp and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was employed at Sparrow Health System in the IT Department as a network engineer. On August 23, 2003 he married Michelle Holzhei and she survives him.
Also surviving are three children, Noah, Vincent and Mackenzie; his parents, John and Sue Triantaflos of Laingsburg; three brothers, James of Lansing, Adam (Rebecca) of Laingsburg and Ryan of Eagle; aunt and uncle Steve and Beth Daniels of Toledo, OH; parents-in-law, Robert and Shirley Holzhei of St. Johns; brothers and sisters-in- law, Matthew (Karol) Holzhei of Eaton Rapids, Timothy (Cari) Holzhei of Laingsburg and Gregory Holzhei D.O. of DeWitt.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, September 23, 2011 at St. Johns Lutheran Church 511 E. Sturgis with Rev. Dr. Bryan Salminen officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery with military honors provided by the St. Johns Honor Guard. The family will receive relatives and friends 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home St. Johns. Memorials may be made to an educational fund for Dan’s children.
Helen H. Spitzley
Helen H. Spitzley, age 88, died September 19, 2011. She was born on September 10, 1923, in Westphalia, the daughter of Matthias and Anna (Fedewa) Hengesbach. Helen was a member of the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers. She married Norman Spitzley on September 21, 1948, in Westphalia, and he preceded her in death in 2005.
She is survived by her children, Linda Shippey of Alabama, Janice (Eugene) Pohl of Portland, Dennis (Janice) Spitzley of Fowler and Mary (Edwin) Schafer of Portland, twelve grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, sisters, Rita Thelen and Rosemary Thelen, several brothers and sisters in law and many nieces and nephews. Also preceding her in death are her parents, one grandson, Christopher Spitzley, and three brothers, Gilbert, Jerome and Alvin Hengesbach.
Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 23 2011, burial to follow at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 6-9 p.m., with a Rosary at 8 p.m., and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with a Rosary at 3 p.m. and a Vigil Service at 8 p.m., at the Goerge Chapel of Osgood Funeral Homes, Fowler.
To learn more about Helen and view her Life Story film, visit her personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/73804. Contributions may be made in Helen’s name to Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The family was served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.
Mary Ellen “Susie” Withrow
Mary Ellen “Susie” Withrow, age 68, died on September 19, 2011. Born on October 16, 1942, in Hawthorne, CA, the daughter of Gail and Lorene (Fayrweather) Foerch. Susie lived most of her life in the St. Johns and Maple Rapids area, but spent 17 very important years in Virginia.
Surviving are her children, Polly Stevens, William (Karen) Stevens, grandchildren, Rhiannona and Richard Eyer, sister, Ruth (Sonny) Howell, brothers, Bill (Ruth) Foerch, Butch (Bernie) Foerch and Tom (Diann) Foerch. Susie was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Stevens and her parents.
It was Susie’s wishes to be cremated and no service will be held. Contributions may be made in her memory to Sparrow Hospice. The family was served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.
Barbara R. Jorae
Barbara R. Jorae, 79 of Ovid died Monday September 19, 2011. Barb was born on February 8, 1932 in Lansing, MI the daughter of Herman and Pauline (Brendall) Remer. She graduated from St. Johns High School and was married Keith Jorae on August 19, 1951 in St. Johns. He preceded her in death on December 3, 1992. She had worked for many years at Universal Electric in Owosso retiring in 1989. Barb enjoyed sewing and bird watching.
She is survived by son Joel (Cathy) Jorae of Ovid, daughters Julie (Gary) Lantz of Mason and Jan Jorae of Owosso, 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Sister Mary Fielder of PA, brothers Lawrence Remer of FL and David Remer of Linden, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother.
There will be no services or visitation. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. The family is being served by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns, MI
Roselyn C. Rademacher
Roselyn C. Rademacher passed away September 17, 2011 at the age of 79, in Lansing, Michigan. Roselyn was born on December 7, 1931 in Hubbardston, Michigan, the daughter of Daniel and Mary (Rocky) O’Connell. She was a member of Most Holy Trinity Parish as well as the Christian Mothers. On July 3, 1950 Roselyn married Roman Rademacher in Hubbardston and he survives her.
Along with her husband, she is also survived by her daughters, Kathleen Feldpausch, Janet (Jim) Miller and Cheryl (Dave) Speers; her sons, Gary L., Mark and Daniel R. Rademacher. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Dustin and Devon Feldpausch, Jamie and Jill Miller, Craig Ludwick and Whitney Rademacher and her great grandsons, Nathan Dick, Mathew and Charlie Miller. Roselyn was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Helen Wesner, Jean Weber and her brothers, Lee, Bernard, Joseph, Larry and Tom O’Connell.
Funeral Mass will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler, Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 10:30 a.m., burial at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Goerge Chapel in Fowler of the Osgood Funeral Homes on Tuesday, September 20 with a rosary prayed at 8 pm. Memorials may be made to Great Lakes Home Healthcare. Arrangements are being made through the Osgood Funeral Homes.
Dennis R. Irrer
Dennis R. Irrer Lansing Born November 5, 1927 in St. Johns, MI, to Robert and Louise (Mohnke) Irrer, passed away September 15, 2011 at the age of 83. Dennis retired in 1989, after 34 years of service with the Lansing Board of Water and Light. He enjoyed woodworking and golf and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 64 years, Helen; daughters, Mary (Greg) Ellison, Barbara (Hampton) Hobson; sons, Robert D. Irrer, Steve (Shelley) Irrer; grandchildren, Ryan and Renee Ellison, Katie (Brian Davis) Hobson, Matt Hobson, Scott and Sam Irrer.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 19, 2011 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing with the Rev. Wesley Emerson officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, September 18, 2011 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make contributions to the American Diabetes Association , Memorial and Honor Program, P.O. Box 13067, Alexandria, VA 22312 or to the charity of one’s choice in memory of Dennis.
Raymond Francis Bozung
Raymond Francis Bozung, 78 died, September 16, 2011. He was born September 29, 1932 in Hubbardston, MI.He was the son of Henry and Magdelena (Domille) Bozung. Raymond married Judy (Krauss) on February 17, 1962 in Hubbardston and she survives him.
Raymond is also survived by his daughters, Sally Bozung, Ginger (Paul) VanElls, Sarah (Duane) Becker, son, Mike Bozung, grandchildren, Tyler (Melissa) Becker, Brad Becker, Erika Becker, Jake VanElls, Alex VanElls, sisters, Joan Bozung, Jeanette (Harry) Sanborn, and brothers, Fr. Jim Bozung, and Gene Bozung. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Mildred Bozung, Margaret Bozung, Bernice Caudy, and brother, Alvin Bozung.
Funeral Mass of the Christian burial will be celebrated, 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 19, 2011, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler. The family will receive friends, 7-9 p.m., Saturday with rosary being prayed at 8 p.m. The family will also receive friends 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday with rosaries being prayed at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Goerge Chapel of The Osgood Funeral Homes in Fowler. A memorial contribution will be made in his name to a charity of his family’s choice.
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