Rebecca Ann Norton, Susan L. Wolfinger, Harlan R. Bouchey, Donna M. White, G. Louis Boron
Rebecca Ann Norton
Rebecca Ann Norton, age 51, died on January 31, 2011. She was born in Lansing, on March 6, 1959, the daughter of Alvin and Linda Lee (Clary) Norton.
She is survived by her mother, Linda Lee Clary, children, Marlene Nicholas, Julie Leming, Tammy ( Alex) Woody, Alvin R. (Sabrina) VanSickle, fiancé, Larry Wetzel, sister, Alvalynn (Richard) Wallace and seven grandchildren. Rebecca was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Norton, husband, Eric Rudder and sister, Janet Norton.
As per Rebecca’s wishes, there will be no services. The family is being served by Osgood Funeral Homes.
Susan L. Wolfinger
Susan L. Wolfinger (Geller), loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2011, while wintering in Florida. Sue was born on July 3, 1949, in New Bedford, MA, and grew up in St. Johns, MI. She graduated from Rodney B. Wilson H.S. and retired from the State of Michigan after more than 30 years of service. During retirement she enjoyed spending the summers at Houghton Lake and winters in Florida. Sue also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, bingo and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving husband, Gregory Wolfinger, daughter, Amy (Roberto) Castillo, son, Jeffrey, special son William Banks, sisters, Pat (Chuck) LaPeer, Debbie Heinritz, brothers, Bruce and Richard Geller, grandchildren, LeeVon (Shanna) Castillo, Chaz Castillo, soon to be welcomed great grandchild and her dog Barney. She was preceded in death by her mother, Theresa Geller, father, Jerome Geller and brother, Michael.
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, at the Osgood Funeral Homes, with Pastor Hugh Banniga officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Contributions may be made in memory of Susan to M.A.D.D. or charity of donor’s choice.
Harlan R. Bouchey
Harlan R. Bouchey, 82, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away with his family at his side, on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at his home in St. Johns. He was born July 9, 1928 in Gratiot County, Michigan the son of Arthur and Leona (Cook) Bouchey. On September 11, 1949 he married the love of his life, Alice Dutcher in Breckenridge, Michigan. He served in the Michigan National Guard in the 1950’s and was the former owner and operator of Brewer-Bouchey Monument Co. in St. Louis and St. Johns. Harlan loved the Lord, and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in St. Johns.
Surviving is his loving wife Alice, whom he spent 61 wonderful years with; one daughter, Cheryl Bouchey of DeWitt; one son, Randal (Denise) Bouchey of St. Louis; three grandchildren, Andrew and Heather Gaudard of DeWitt and Jeff Bouchey of St. Louis; one sister, JoAnn Green of Ovid; brothers–in-law and sisters-in-law, John and Ann Corbett of Florida, Roger and Lois Dutcher of Texas, and Marian Bouchey of Ithaca; aunt and uncle Phyllis and John Sutton of DeWitt and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Jack, parents-in-law, Earl and Irene Dutcher, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law Eldon and Virginia Dutcher and Marion Green. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 2:00PM Saturday, February 5, 2011 at First Baptist Church 512 S. Whittemore (US 27) St. Johns with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends 2-4 and 6-8 PM Friday at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns and one hour prior the funeral at the church. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 310 N. Main St., Suite 100 Chelsea, MI 48818 or First Baptist Church in St. Johns, MI 48879.
Donna M. White
Donna M. White, died January 31, 2011, at the age of 49 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 5, 1961, in St. Johns, the daughter of Joseph and Genevieve (Simon) Pung. Donna graduated from Fowler High School, was currently a director at Mary Kay Cosmetics Inc., and was a member of St. Isadore Parrish in Laingsburg.
Surviving are her children, Heather and Tyler White, and their father, Dave White, parents, Joseph and Genevieve Pung, sisters, Marilyn Pung (friend Steve), Denise (Doug) Fox, brothers, Duane (Deb) Pung, Dan Pung and Sandy, Jim (Lisa) Pung, Glenn (Rachelle) Pung, and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 4, 2011, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, with Fr. Dennis Howard presiding, burial will follow at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery. The family will receive friends, Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with rosaries prayed at 3 and 8 p.m., at the Goerge Chapel of Osgood Funeral Homes, 11112 W. Ionia St., Fowler.
Contributions may be made in memory of Donna to the Tyler and Heather White Trust Fund c/o Citizen’s Bank, and/or the charity of the family’s choice. To learn more about Donna and view her Life Story film, visit her personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/66260.
G. Louis Boron
G. Louis Boron passed away on Friday, January 28, 2011 at the age of 95. He was born August 14, 1915 in Olive Township, Clinton County, Michigan the son of Willie M. and Grace (Rice) Boron. Louis was a life long farmer and resident of Olive Township. He married Irene Rayman on June 22, 1938 and she preceded him in death in 1982.
He is survived by two sons, Allan (Sally) and David (Barbara) all of Laingsburg; grandchildren, Michael Boron of Pontiac, Suzette (Peter) Bauman of Lowell, Kendra (Thomas) Bennett and Bradley Boron of DeWitt; great grandchildren, Zachary and Sela Bauman of Lowell, Hailey and Meghan Bennett, and Dylan and Devin Boron all of DeWitt. He was predeceased by a brother and sister-in-law Gale and Mildred Boron and granddaughter-in-law Nicole Boron.
Funeral services will be held 11:30 AM Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns with Rev. Dr. Rodney Kalajainen of Redeemer United Methodist Church, DeWitt and Rev. Dr. Gordon Weller of St. Paul Episcopal Church, Lansing officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns. The family will receive relatives and friends 5:00 to 8:00PM Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association 30200 Telegraph Rd. Suite 105 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 or a charity of donor’s choice.
Kaye Pilmore
Kaloa “Kaye” Pilmore, age 67, died January 25, 2011. Born in St. Louis, Missouri July 28, 1943, the daughter of William A. and Leola Bell (Ramailia) Sack. Kaye married Dennis Pilmore on August 29, 1964 and he preceded her in death on November 20, 1993. Kaye was the former Clinton County Arts Council Director and will be remembered for her love and passion for the Arts and for her positive loving reflection towards her friends and family.
Kaye is survived by her three children, Robert Pilmore of St. Francis, WI., Barbara (Russ Braman) Pilmore of Williamsville, NY., and Patricia Pilmore of Racine, WI., grandchildren, Alexander Pilmore, Elise Braman, Kaelyn Braman, sisters, Debra (Richard) Croff, and Linda (John) Rutherford and several nieces and nephews. Kaye was also preceded in death by her parents, and brother, William Jr..
Memorial services will be held 1:00 pm, Friday, January 28, 2011, at the Osgood Funeral Homes at 104 E. Cass St. in St. Johns, with Pastor David Hudgens officiating. Contributions in leiu of flowers may be made to the Pewamo-Westphalia Drama or Band Department or a charity of the donor’s choice. To learn more about Kaye and view her life story film, visit Kaye’s personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/66106.
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