Anne Christine (Hufnagel) Montfort, Dean H. Worrall, Marvin J. Fongers, Karen M. (Bertram) Brockwell, Michelle J. Root, Thomas D. Thurlby, Eugene A. Benjamin, Mary L. Barnes, Norma Jeanne Marrison, David P. Motz, William L. Higgins
Anne Christine (Hufnagel) Montfort
Anne Christine (Hufnagel) Montfort, 75 of St. Johns, MI formerly of Cheshire, Connecticut died on May 7, 2014 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Anne was born on June 2. 1938 in St. Johns, MI the daughter of Albert and Hilda (Motz) Hufnagel. She graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School in 1956 as Valedictorian and received her BS degree in Chemistry from St. Louis University in 1960. Anne enjoyed playing Bridge, gardening, crossword puzzles and was an avid reader.
Survivors include her children, Margaret (David) Barondess of Okemos, MI, Christine (Lars Rosenblad) Montfort of Desmet, ID, Nicholas Montfort (Nancy Rata) of Catonsville MD; 3 grandchildren, Doria Montfort, Jacob and Abbie Barondess; a brother Anthony “Tony” (Lana) Hufnagel of St. Johns, MI and sister Elizabeth “Betsy” (David) Everett of California and former husband Donald Montfort of CT.
Funeral services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Douglas Osborne officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, May 11, 2014 from 4-8 P.M. Memorials may be given to Sparrow-Clinton Foundation.
Dean H. Worrall
Dean H. Worrall passed away at his home in St. Johns Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the age of 75. He was born September 26, 1938 in St. Johns, MI the son of Henry and Gladys (Moore) Worrall. Dean retired from Federal Mogul Corp., was an avid hunter, fisherman and family man. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting and high school events.
Surviving is his wife of 57 years, Sharon; four children, sons, Eugene and Kelly, daughter, Stephanie (Gary) Doty and adopted daughter, Cheryl (John) Goss; seven grandchildren, Cassandra, Corey and Cody Worrall, Michael and Christopher Doty, Derek and Hayley Walton; three great grandchildren, Colton Fisher, Christeanna and Clayton Hughes; sister, Diana (Jim) Cathey; sister-in-law, Carol Eldridge; aunts, Hazel and Lucille Worrall, Joanne Clark and Gerry Moore; many nieces, nephews and cousins and good friend, co-worker and fishing partner, Robert Thelen. He was preceded in death by his parents, half brother, William Butler, half brother and sister-in-law David and Peggy Butler, father and mother-in-law, Paul and Pansy (Hearl) Eldridge and brother-in-law Douglas Eldridge.
As per Dean’s wishes he will be cremated. A memorial service will be held 12:00 noon Friday, May 9, 2014 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends 11:00 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Sparrow Hospice for Clinton County P.O. Box 260 St. Johns, MI 48879 of American Cancer Society for esophageal cancer research 1755 Abbey Rd. East Lansing, MI 48823.
Marvin J. Fongers
Marvin J. Fongers died, with his daughter by his side, Monday, May 5, 2014 at the age of 86. He was born October 25, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Thomas and Gertrude (Wever) Fongers. Marvin attended Ferris State University then transferred to the Milwaukee School of Engineering, obtaining his degree in Electronics Engineering. Marvin served in the Army and worked for the State of Michigan, Department of Transportation retiring in 1988 with 32 years of service.
Surviving is his wife of 59 years Sandra; children, Mark (Marsha) Fongers of St. Johns and Leslie Fox of Haslett; grandchildren, Audrea Fox, Jordan (Tina) Fox and Jared Fox; step-grandchildren, Adam Alpine and April (Neal) O’Connell; a sister, Julia Nicloy and sister-in-law Erma Fongers both of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews; special friend Derek Baetz and special neighbors and friends, Dennis and Pat Koenigsknecht. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Donald, brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Betty Fongers and son-in-law Kenneth Fox.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns with Pastor Ellen Zienert officiating. Military honors provided by the St. Johns Honor Guard. The family will receive relatives and friends 4:00 to 8:00 pm Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church 200 E. State St. Johns, MI 48879.
Karen M. (Bertram) Brockwell
Karen M. (Bertram) Brockwell, of Lansing and formerly of Fowler, died Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the age of 46. Born February 14, 1968 to Jerry and Barb (Michalek) Bertram, she worked at AIG as a claims adjuster and was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church. Karen married Brandon Brockwell and he survives her.
Also surviving are her children, Aidan and Sawyer Brockwell of Lansing; her parents, Jerry and Barb Bertram of Fowler; brothers, Joe (Jackie) Bertram, Tony (Kristi) Bertram; mother-in-law, Brenda Shepherd; father-in-law, Jerry Brockwell; brother-in-law, Joray Pulido; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Karen was preceded in death by her brother, Bradley Bertram, and grandparents; Alfred and Mary Bertram, Steve Michalek and Eileen Myers.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM Friday, May 9, 2014 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 545 N. Maple St., Fowler, MI 48835 with Fr. Dennis Howard presiding. Burial will follow at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Goerge Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Home, 11112 W. Ionia St., Fowler with rosaries being prayed at 8PM Wednesday and 3PM Thursday and a Vigil service being prayed at 8PM Thursday.
The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.
Michelle J. Root
Michelle J. Root, age 61 of DeWitt, MI died on Saturday May 3, 2014 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, MI. Michelle was born on August 3, 1952 the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Edwards) Sanders. Michelle graduated from St. Johns High School in 1970 and was a homemaker.
She is survived by her children, Alex Root of Lansing and Mariah (Nick) Root of Chicago, IL; mother, Dorothy Sanders, brother Gavin Sanders of Dimondale and sister Nikki Every of Rochester, NY.
Funeral services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns, MI on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 6 2014, 1:00 P.M. until service time. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Thomas D. Thurlby
Thomas D. Thurlby, of Fowler, MI died Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the age of 68. Born January 1, 1946 to Lloyd and Elenore (Hillton) Thurlby, Tom served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of VFW Post #3733. Tom married Carolyn (Epps) Thurlby in 1964 and she survives him.
Also surviving are his children; Anna Reed of Lansing, Thomas (Debra) Thurlby of Fowler, Sandy (Jeremy) Cooper of Ovid, and Lloyd (Debbie) Thurlby of Ionia; grandchildren; Craig and Kyle Ritter, Brianna and Brandon Thurlby; great grandchildren, Mariah Moltmaker, Kyleigh and Lucas Ritter; sisters, Maxine Bevier and Donnis (Chuck) Geldersma; and many nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Norm and Howard Thurlby.
Funeral services will be held 12 noon Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns. Burial will follow at East Plains Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 10 AM until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.
The family was served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.
Eugene A. Benjamin
Eugene A. Benjamin, of Fowler, MI, died Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the age of 92. Born February 20, 1922 to Fred and Cora (Patterson) Benjamin, he was a farmer and a member of Maranatha United Brethren Church in Perrinton. In 1952, Eugene married Donna (Ruedger) Benjamin and she preceded him in death in 2006.
Surviving are his children, Jerry Benjamin of Fowler, Roger (Karen) Benjamin of Fowler, Connie (Brian) Allbright of Freeport, and Bonnie (Ron) Cuthbert of Ithaca; grandchildren, Chris (Jenna) Benjamin, Laura (Zach) Lambright, Ashlee Benjamin, Sarah and Briana Allbright; great grandchildren, Collin, Aiden, and Ethan Benjamin; and many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents and wife, Donna, Eugene was preceded in death by his daughter, Colleen Benjamin, one sister and four brothers.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns with Pastor Larry Mepham and Pastor Brian Allbright officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday, May 5, 2014 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Eugene’s memory to Eaton Community Palliative Care, 2675 S. Cochran, Charlotte, MI 48813 or Maranatha United Brethren Church, 118 W. Elm St., Middleton, MI 48856.
Mary L. Barnes
Mary L. Barnes, age 76, of Owosso, Michigan passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at home.
Mary’s wishes were to be cremated.
A Graveside Service will be held at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 12:00 P.M. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 2, 2014 from 5:00-8:00 P.M. and on Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, MI.
Mary was born in St. Johns, Michigan on January 22, 1938, the daughter of Dow and Verena (Keilen) Huggett. Mary married Carlton H. Barnes on September 13, 1958; he preceded her in death on May 21, 2013. Mary was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
She is survived by her 4 sons, Scott Barnes, Jeffrey and Nancy Barnes, Curtis and Christine Barnes, Jonathan and Shellie Barnes, 5 grandchildren, Leah and Jon Barnes, Andrew and Alex Barnes, Naomi Barnes, Elizabeth Singler and Aaron Hyland, 7 great grandchildren, brother Wallace and Sharon Huggett of Marlette, MI, brother-in-law George Beck of Palms, MI, sister-in-law Edna Huggett of Marshall, WI and many nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother James Huggett, sister Lois Beck and brother in law Bud Barnes.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Shiawassee County. The family is being served by www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com St. Johns, Michigan.
Norma Jeanne Marrison
Norma Jeanne Marrison, 67, of St. Johns, died Friday May 2, 2014.
There will be no services. Arrangements by Skinner Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel.
David P. Motz
David P. Motz, 57, died on May 1, 2014. David was born on December 11, 1956 in St. Johns, MI the son of Edward A. and Genevieve I. (Thurston) Motz. He graduated from St. Johns High School in 1975 and worked as a meat cutter for L & L Foods. On April 4, 1981 he married Jane E. Fox in St. Johns. Currently David had worked at Habitat Restore, was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing, skiing, travel with his family and was a U of M fan.
David is survived by his wife Jane, children Daniel and Megan Motz both of Colorado; sisters, Sharon (Stuart) Fitzpatrick of St. Johns, Betty (Barry) Bauer of St. Johns, Barb (Mark) Parbs of Medical Lake WA and Debra (Jeff) Wilcox of Parma, MI.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 11:00A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Monday, May 5, 2014, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. A vigil service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Monday evening. Memorials may be given for family use.
William L. Higgins
William L. Higgins, died May 1, 2014 at the age of 88. He was born on October 6, 1925 in Laingsburg, the son of George and Louie (Bush) Higgins. Bill worked as a heavy equipment operator for Searles Construction for many years.
He is survived by his sister, Virginia Blackmer and brother, Eugene (Rusty) Higgins all of St. Johns and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Thomas Bosquette and brother, George (Margaret) Higgins.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns, MI, with Pastor Bob Prange officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Advantage or Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor in memory of Bill.
The family is being served by The Osgood Funeral Homes.
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