Iladene F. Urban, Ronald Benjamin Heibeck
Ronald Benjamin Heibeck
Ronald Benjamin Heibeck of St. Johns entered into the gates of Heaven Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the age of 94. Born in St. Johns on July 16, 1920 to William Benjamin and Mabel Viola (Hicks) Heibeck. Ron’s life passions included his family, church, and farm. He enjoyed feeding the birds, reading, riding his Gator, being out on his tractor, and taking in God’s gift of nature. Ron liked to watch sports on TV and he also enjoyed following the grandchildren’s sports.
He escorted Bonnie to her music events and was her best critic and a patient listener. Although Ron worked for Diamond REO and Motor Wheel before retiring from Federal Mogul, he was a lifetime farmer. His favorite response to asking about his love of farming was, “Farming is in my blood…once a farmer, always a farmer.” He was a member of Pilgrim United Methodist Church, Maple Twirlers Square Dance Club, Farm Bureau, and Local 925 UAW. On June 14, 1947 Ron married Bonita “Bonnie” Pope Heibeck and she survives him after 67 years of marriage.
Also surviving are his children: Candice (Jim) Pierson, R. Scott Heibeck, Judith (Stuart) Hazle, and Mark (Barbie) Heibeck; grandchildren, Dwight (Anne) Pierson, Chad Pierson, Scottie (Colleen) Heibeck, Sterling (Kaylena) Heibeck, Sean (Becky) Heibeck, David (Bridget) Hazle, Rebecca (Jonathan Ramirez) Gearld, John (Jessica) Hazle, Jason (Molly Demott) Heibeck, Jamie (Theron) Miller, and Britney Heibeck; 21 great grandchildren; brother, Lawrence Heibeck; sisters, Kathryn Peck and Francis Halitsky; and brother-in-law, Dean Pope. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Beatrice Heibeck; brothers, Robert, Kenneth, and Conrad; sisters-in-law, Alice Heibeck, Hazel Heibeck, Zelma Heibeck, and Martha Pope; brothers-in-law; Nick Halitsky, and Robert Peck.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 15, 2014 at Pilgrim United Methodist Church, 2965 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879 with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. Burial will follow at South Bingham Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Lansing Stoneleigh Residence, 3411 Stoneleigh Dr., Lansing, MI 48910.
Iladene F. Urban
Iladene F. Urban of St. Johns, died December 7, 2014 at the age pf 94. Born in Grand Ledge, MI on January 13, 1920, she was the daughter of Charles and Addie (Dalius) Colby and was a retired inspector with Federal Mogul for 27 ½ years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Methodist Women’s Society. She married Richard Urban on August 25, 1940.
She is survived by her daughter Leilani Flower of Harrison; son, Gary (Jean) Urban of Holland; grandsons, John (Darla) Urban of Cincinnati, Paul (Jen) Urban of Muskegon and Andrew (Regan) Urban of Howell; as well as 10 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Iladene was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, a daughter, Vickie Maureen Urban, half-brother, Myron Kebler, half-sister, Lucille Colestock, and son-in-law, Howard Flower.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns with Pastor Paul Urban officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 200 E. State St., St. Johns, MI 48879 or to Hometown Hospice, 3145 W. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing, MI 48911.
The family is being served by Osgood Funeral Homes.
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