Obituaries
Marvin J. Fox
Marvin J. Fox, 72 of St. Johns, MI died on Monday evening at Hospice House of Mid Michigan. Marvin was born on March 8, 1943 in St. Johns, MI the son of Urban and Martha (Lenneman) Fox. He graduated from Fowler High School and earned his Journeyman Certification in Tool & Die work and was employed at Motor Wheel and Federal Mogul, retiring in 2005. On June 19, 1971 he married Susan M. Wieber in St. Johns, MI. Marvin was a veteran of the Army National Guard, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and of the Knights of Columbus, he delivered meals for Meals on Wheels, loved nature, gardening, animals and playing cards.
Marvin is survived by his wife, Susan, children Adam Fox, Matthew (Lori) Fox both of St. Johns and Katie (Kyle) Gilstad of Midland, MI., Granddaughters Willow Fox and Hazel Gilstad; Siblings, John Fox, Louis Fox, James (Bernie) Fox, Clare (Nancy) Fox, Rosemary (Gideon) Marsal and Marlene (Larry) Krieger. He was preceded in death by siblings, Paul, Mark, Claude, Lloyd, and Hugo Fox.
Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday, October 9, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Thursday, October 8, 2015, 1-4 and 6-8 P.M. A vigil service will be held at 8:00 P.M. Thursday evening. Memorial contributions may be made to Tri- County Office on Aging-Meals on Wheels, Hospice House of Mid-Michigan or Boysville of Michigan.
D. Elaine Michutka
D. Elaine Michutka, age 86 of Ovid, passed away on October 5, 2015at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, MI surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Elaine was born in St. Johns, Michigan on August 8, 1929 to George and Eloise Myers. She graduated from St. Johns High School in 1947 and attended Grand Rapids Junior College. She married Joe Michutka on June 24, 1950 and they made their home in Ovid and raised three daughters. He preceded her in death in 1972.
She was a secretary for the Ovid-Elsie High School for 16 years and managed the Michutka Milk Hauling business after her husband’s death. She enjoyed many years of retirement traveling with her family and friends. She loved to shower her grandchildren with gifts and cards for every occasion. She also will be remembered by her community as having a generous spirit. Elaine was a former member of the Ovid Historical Society, an avid reader and bridge player. She had served on the Ovid Senior Citizen Housing Board, Catholic Council for Aging and was Grand Marshall of the 2012 Ovid Carriage Days.
Elaine is survived by her three daughters Jan (John) Pearson, LeaAnn (Mike) Dunn, and Amy (Jim) Smith, she has 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and many loving friends. She was preceded by her parents George and Eloise Myers and brother Max.
Funeral services will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Ovid on Friday, October 9, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Raymond Urbanek officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home in St. Johns on Thursday, October 8, 2015, 2-8 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Ovid Public Library, Ovid Ambulance Service or Holy Family Catholic Church.
Albert F. Masarik
Albert F. Masarik of St. Johns passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015, after a lengthy illness. Born on September 18, 1924, in North Star, Michigan to Rudolph and Mary (Chovance) Masarik. During World War II Al served his country in the U.S. Navy as a Gunner’s Mate on the U.S.S. George F. Elliott, a Troop Transport Ship in the Pacific Theatre. In 1947, he was united in marriage with Lila Mae Cole in Birmingham, Michigan. He retired from Federal Mogul and also worked for Paul Automotive and drove the School Bus for the St. Johns School System. He volunteered for CACS and Walk For Warmth.
Albert is survived by his wife, Lila and children: Ross, Sandra (Douglas) Hankey and Gary (Karen), son-in-law, Roger Hart and his brother, Joseph. He also leaves 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Al was preceded in death by daughter, Gloria Jean Hart, his Parents, Brothers Joseph, Rudolph, Louis, August, John, and Frank, and Sisters Mary Samuel, Frances Schaub, Velma Moczarski, Margaret Pitchellis, Helen Johnson and Anna Minnie.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home. A Vigil service will be prayed at 7:00 P. M. Funeral Services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns American Legion or St. Johns V.F.W. of which he was a life time member.
Marriage licenses filed the week of September 28, 2015
Derek James Huver, 23 of St. Johns and Jamiee Leslie Benner, 19 of St. Johns
Jason Frank Campbell, 38 of Fowler and Katherine Jane Smith, 35 of Fowler
Randy Ray Whitaker, 40 of St. Johns and Rebecca Doreen Fillmore, 41 of St. Johns
Andrew Jeffrey Casler, 26 of Madison, Wisconsin and Audrey Eleanor Maier, 20 of Maple Rapids
Mary Louise McDougal, 60 of Laingsburg and Carrie Lynn Koonter, 55 of Laingsburg
Jeremy Michael Baker, 40 of Hubbardston and Lisa Ann Wheeler, 48 of Hubbardston
Cole Richard Cornwell, 32 of Lansing and Heather Nicole Holtman, 29 of Lansing
Sean Michael Connolly, 34 of Ovid and Christine Leigh Stahlhood, 34 of Ovid
Alexander Clayton Rickman, 25 of St. Johns and Melissa Ann Meaton, 23 of St. Johns
Darren William Fedewa, 27 of St. Johns and Tayler Joan Lamont, 24 of St. Johns
Brandon James Baryo, 25 of Mason and Anna Frances Rademacher, 24 of Westphalia
Samuel Stuart Zeeb, 25 of Bath and Kaila Marie Cook, 23 of Bath
Lynn Mardley Osborne, 33 of Laingsburg and Bonnie Jo Morris, 40 of Laingsburg
John David Bond, 70 of St. Johns and Norrine Kay Penix, 74 of St. Johns
Ronald Joseph Sohn, 56 of East Lansing and Sherry Kay Taunt, 56 of East Lansing
Christopher Lee Queen, 25 of Douglasville, Georgia and Stacy Marie Sullivan, 26 of DeWitt
Brock Jonathan Westen, 26 of Grand Ledge and Jessica Lynne Wyskowski, 22 of Grand Ledge
Michael Joseph Hitchcock, 41 of DeWitt and Alexa Marie Vitek, 37 of DeWitt
Jesse Allen Martin, 26 of St. Johns and Melissa Ann Glowacki, 22 of St. Johns
Brock Alan Baker, 28 of St. Johns and Leslie Lynn Ballard, 25 of St. Johns
Michael Leonard Baran, 30 of Bath and Jami Nicole Davis, 29 of Bath
Divorce decrees filed the weeks of September 21, 2015
Fahey, Scott Edward and Shannon Lea
Ladiski, Amber Marie and Timothy Scott
Rowland, Blair Thomas Jr and Jennett Marie
Divietri, Nicholas and Jessica
Burgess, Sean Wilfred and Tracy Lea
Divorce decrees filed the week of September 28, 2015
Helms, Cynthia M. and Adrian L. Huss
VanBeelen, Laurie Ann and Matthew William
Gonzalez-Cordero, Dorcas and Manuel Cordero