Tylor Russell Higgins, Helene Ilene Bough, Ernestine F. Vsetula
Tylor Russell Higgins
Tylor Russell Higgins was born on December 11, 1992 in Torrance CA to Patrick and Yvette (Magness) Higgins and passed away suddenly on November 28, 2011 of cardiac arrest doing what he loved. He was a 2011 graduate of DeWitt High School and currently a student at Lansing Community College. For the past 4 years Tylor was a member of both the high school band and swim team and was currently the Assistant Coach of the swim team as well as, a lifeguard and instructor with DAST (DeWitt Area Swim Team). Tylor will always be remembered for his contagious smile and witty sense of humor. He was hard working and dedicated to his teams and organizations in which he participated. Tylor remained true to his California roots, visiting family and lending a helping hand on his Grandfather’s avocado ranch. He also enjoyed visiting relatives in Jackson, perhaps even stopping for a Coney dog on the ride home. Tylor had a playful way about him, often “mixing it up” with friends and family. He could banter with the best of them.
More than anything, Tylor held a special place in his heart for his parents and three younger sisters. Tylor was a protector of his sisters and could frequently be seen walking them to and from the bus stop. He was the son that every parent would want to take home. Tylor was truly a gentle soul who cared deeply for everyone he touched; his family, friends, teammates, coaches and fellow students. Tylor will continue to live in all of our hearts, and thru the donation of his eyes to the Michigan Eye Bank. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Russell and Jane Higgins and Great Grandpa, Joseph Milkowski.
Tylor is survived by his parents Patrick and Yvette; sisters Shannon, Kenna and Kasie; grandparents Dwight and Eva Magness; great grandmother Irene Milkowski; aunts and uncles Jessica Manzano, P.J. and Mary McDonald, Russ and Patti Higgins, Dan and Julie Bissot, Steve and Kathy Syrjamaki and numerous cousins in both California and Michigan.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday December 3, 2011 at 11:00am at the Catholic Community of St Jude, 801 N. Bridge St., DeWitt, MI. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the Mass and on Friday December 2, from 2-4 and 6-9pm at the church. The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, DeWitt Chapel.
Helene Ilene Bough
Helene Ilene Bough, age 67, of Ovid, Michigan passed away Wednesday November 30, 2011 at her home.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, Michigan on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Mona Dye officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 2, 2011 from 3-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
Helene was born in Saginaw, Michigan on February 10, 1944, the daughter of Walter S. and Onalee W. (DePew) Peru. She graduated from Morrice High School in 1962. Helene enjoyed traveling, sewing and reading. She worked at The Argus-Press for 40 years, retiring as Managing Editor. Helene was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church in Owosso. She was blessed to have many special nieces and nephews, including her caretaker Little Helene.
Helene married David H. Bough on March 25, 1966. David passed away December 15, 2007. Shed no tears for her, for now they are reunited, just as she wanted.
She is survived by 3 sons; Kirk and Josephine Tobey of Owosso, MI, Michael and Crystal Bough of Tecumseh, MI, Nathan and Deborah Bough of St. Johns, MI, grandchildren; Crystal Robinson, Dain Tobey, Dillon Tobey, Deus Tobey, David Bough, Madeline Bough, Eric Lantz and Lindsey Bough, sister Barbara Locke of East Lansing, MI, Aunt Helen and Robert Hutchins of Dimondale, MI, Aunt Erma Holtam of Las Vegas, NV, and by 12 nieces and nephews. Helene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, brother, sister and 1 nephew.
Memorial contributions may be made to The ARC 1905 W. M-21, Owosso, Michigan 48867. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, Michigan
Ernestine F. Vsetula
Ernestine F. Vsetula, 88 of Chippewa Lake, MI went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 26, 2011, with her family by her side. She was born on May 16, 1923 the daughter of William and Julia (Winterly) Kabelitz. She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School. On July 3, 1946 she married Frank Vsetula in Lansing, MI. He preceded her in death on June 28, 2006. Ernestine loved and enjoyed her grandchildren and family. She also enjoyed needle point, sewing, reading, playing games and beating people playing Skip-Bo.
She is survived by 3 sons Richard (Nonie) of Lansing, Wende (Diann) of St. Johns, and Jerry (Judy) of Lansing; 5 Grandchildren, Lisa, Anthony, Sarah, Leslie and Samuel; 2 Great grandchildren, Joseph and Steven and a brother, Ronald Kabelitz of Plainwell, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Lucille Kraus and grandson Adam.
The family will receive friends and relatives at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Monday, November 28, 2011, 4-8 P.M. Funeral services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Lansing. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan, 400 Perry St. Big Rapids, MI 49307. Thank you to those who took such great care of her in her last days, she loved you and loved playing cards with you.
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