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Richard Lloyd Diethrich, Jack E. Cuthbert, Michael A. Catlin, Linda Lee Webb, Sandra Marie Johnson, Michael John Pohl
Richard Lloyd Diethrich
Richard Lloyd Diethrich I, age 51, of St. Johns, MI passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at his brother’s home in Howell.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the UAW Hall in St. Johns, MI. on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 11:00 A.M.
Rick was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on June 30, 1963, the son of Mary Beth Diethrich and Richard White. He graduated from Perry High School and served in the U.S. Army National Guard as a SSG for 22 years. He resided most of his life in St. Johns. Rick was employed by RSI Home Improvement for 25 years. He enjoyed dirt track modified racing, fishing, hunting, and doing anything outdoors with his family.
Rick is survived by his mother Mary Beth and William Fisher of New Port Richey, FL, son Christopher Diethrich and Tori Newhall of Ovid, MI, daughter Amanda Diethrich and Ryan White of Lansing, MI, son Andrew and Ashley Diethrich of Lansing, MI, son Richard Diethrich II and Taylor Galloway of Lansing, MI, stepchildren; Rob Hoover of Holt, MI, Carrie Hoover and Randy Brown of Lansing, MI, Chris Hoover and Lanae Maybe of St. Johns, MI, Matt Newton and Jessica Lewis of Lansing, MI, 13 grandchildren, brother Chuck White and Cathy Ferguson of Howell, MI, brother Kevin White of Missouri, sister Nicole and Jason Cook of Durand, MI, uncle George and Annie Diethrich of Marcellus, MI, long time companion Kimberly Diethrich and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Richard “Dick” White, grandparents Wilbur and Marjorie Diethrich, and father in law Herman Behl.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, Michigan.


Jack E. Cuthbert
cuthbert_jackJack E. Cuthbert, age 58, passed away on September 29, 2014. He was born on May 1, 1956 in St. Johns, Michigan, the son of Ronald and Rita (Faivor) Cuthbert. Jack married Jean Karek on December 10, 1976 and she survives him.
Also surviving are his daughters, Angie (Robert) Moon and Amy (Chris) Western, five grandchildren, Jake Western, Cain Moon, Dana Western, Taylor Moon and Chloe Western, mother, Rita Cuthbert, mother-in-law, Stella Karek, six brothers, Ronnie (Bonnie), Don, Dick (Deb), Pat (Sandy), Mark (Chris), Jeff Cuthbert. Jack was preceded in death by his father, Ronald and father-in-law, Frank Karek.
Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Thursday, October 2, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, Michigan with Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will follow at the Eureka Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 6:00 – 8:00 pm with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in memory of Jack.
The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.


Michael A. Catlin
catlin_michaelMichael A. Catlin died Saturday, September 27, 2014 at the age of 59. He was born December 16, 1954 in Lansing, MI the son of Kenneth and Nadine (Ramsay) Catlin. Michael graduated from St. Johns High School and attended Ferris State University and Lansing Community College earning a degree in drafting.
Surviving is his mother, Nadine; sister, Sherri (Dave) Purchase; brothers, Terry (Sue), Geoffrey (Gwen), Brian (Loretta), Gregory, Randy, many nieces and nephews and the love of his life Linda Chomos. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth, brother, Richard and sister, Kimberly.
There will be no services. The family was assisted with these arrangements by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home.


Linda Lee Webb
webb_lindaLinda Lee Webb died Saturday, September 27, 2014 at the age of 70. She was born April 30, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant, MI the daughter of Aloysius and Mary (Gordon) Logan. She retired from the United States Postal Service with over 30 years of service. Linda Lee was an avid fan of the Lansing Lugnuts, Detroit Tigers and MSU Spartans. She loved to walk and golf and enjoyed going to Las Vegas and Walloon Lake.
Surviving is a sister, Mary Ruth Cheek; brother, Aloysius “Al” Logan; nieces and nephews, Mary Gwen (John) Kuhnle, Karen (Jerry) Warner, Rick (Jan) Logan, Sherry (Ron) Hunt, Denny (Margie) Logan, Deborah Heistand, Julie Lavigne and Danny (Ava) Logan. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, William and Richard Logan; great nephew, Jerry Warner Jr.; great niece, Brandy Keller; sisters-in-law, Kay Reeder-Logan, Dixie Logan and brother-in-law, Gwen Cheek.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns with Pastor Dan Brown officiating. Interment will take place 3:00 PM at Calvary Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. The family will receive relatives and friends from 9:00 AM until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will take place 3:00 PM Wednesday October 1, 2014 at Calvary Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society 1775 Abbey Rd. East Lansing, MI 48823.


Sandra Marie Johnson
johnson_sandraSandra Marie Johnson, of Lansing, MI died Saturday, September 27, 2014. Born November 11, 1966 to Clyde and Gale (Honeycutt) Johnson, Sandy worked as a medical technician.
Surviving are her son, Zachary Johnson of Lansing; aunts, Peggy J. Johnson and Lynn Hansen; uncle, Howard Honeycutt; cousins, Connie (Gary) Kioski, Allen Johnson, Scott (Madalyn) Kioski, Christopher Kioski, Kelsey (Matt) Holmes; and special sister, Denise Kirchen. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents and grandmothers, Emily Johnson and Lucille Atkins.
Funeral Services will be held 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the Houghton Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes, 232 E. Oak St., Ovid, MI 48866. Burial will be at Middlebury Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends from 5-6 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3315 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, MI 48910. To learn more about Sandy and view her Life Story film, visit her personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/102281.
The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.
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Michael John Pohl
pohl_michaelMichael John Pohl, age 50, of St. Johns, MI died unexpectedly Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, MI.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Bechantel’s Banquet Center, 121 E. Walker Street, St. Johns, MI, on Saturday, October 4, 2014, from 2-4 P.M. If you wish to eat, please bring a dish to pass.
Mike was born in St. Johns, Michigan on December 7, 1963, the son of Michael Louis and Lavonda May (Lathrop) Pohl. He married Melanie Wilson on June 4, 1982 in St. Johns, MI. Mike was a lifelong resident of St. Johns. He was a mechanic and jack of all trades. He loved his garden, his lawn tractors, watching western movies, and music. Mike loved spending time with his family and friends, and his dogs Red and Junior. Mike enjoyed being outside, and was an avid U of M Football fan.
He is survived by his wife Melanie Pohl of St. Johns, MI, daughter Tamara Pohl and Paul Roberts of St. Johns, MI, son Michael Louis Pohl of St. Johns, MI, mother Bonnie Pohl of St. Johns, MI, sister Kelly Alexander of St. Johns, MI, brother Joseph and Jessica Pohl of St. Johns, MI, sister Jamie Pohl-Litwiller of Flushing, MI, several nieces, nephews, mother in law Nancy L. Hufnagel and other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his father, infant son Arthur, and his best friend Buck.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, Michigan.


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