Obituaries
Adam Lewis Wils
Adam Lewis Wils, formerly of St. Johns, was called to be with the Lord on October 13, 2015, at the age of 36. He will be remembered by his big smile, loud laugh, quick wit attitude and his big heart. Adam loved surrounding himself with his family and was always supporting his community with the Ruff Rider Club Family. He cherished the outdoors by his love for hunting, snowmobiling and riding his motorcycle.
He will be greatly missed by his children, Dominic Wils and Taylor Wils; parents, Joe (Vickie) Wils, Jena(Keith) Leslie; sisters, Heather (Chris) Spitzley and Ashley (Ted) DeYoung; nephews, Liam Spitzley, Brantley DeYoung; stepsiblings, Julie Hartshorn, Jacob Gray, Nate Leslie, and Melissa Leslie; special friends, Hollie Berger, Destiny, Faith, Chris and RJ. Adam was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jerry and Laureen Langvardt, Emma Jacqueline Morse and Bernard Wils; and uncle, Lann Langvardt.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2015 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Washington, DeWitt, MI . Family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 6:00- 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the college fund of Dominic or Taylor Wils, Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Washington, DeWitt, MI 48820. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI.
Robert Summers
Dr. Robert W. Summers, 77, Professor Emeritus Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Iowa died Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Robert graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School with the Class of 1956.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, October 23, 2015, at the First Mennonite Church in Iowa City. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm Thursday at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service.
Robert W. Summers was born July 28, 1938, in Lansing, MI, the son of Raymond and Edna (Cook) Summers. Following graduation from high school in St. Johns, MI, he attended Goshen College for two years and graduated from Michigan State University. He then went on to the University of Iowa College of Medicine where he received his MD degree in 1965. Dr. Summers completed his internship at Cleveland Metropolitan Hospital, and subsequently his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Iowa, where he spent his entire professional career. His varied interests as a faculty physician included teaching, patient care, and research in colon cancer prevention, gastrointestinal motility, and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Summers has been recognized for his contributions not only within the local medical community, but throughout the state of Iowa and the United States. He established the Southeast Iowa Chapter of the Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America, served as president of the American Motility Society, published numerous professional articles, editorials, chapters, and books, and lectured extensively throughout the world. At the University of Iowa he was the recipient of the James A. Clifton Professorship in 2003 and the Ernest O. Thielen Clinical Teaching and Service Award in 2004. Other formal recognitions include the AGA Mentors Research Scholar Award and the Masters Award in Gastroenterology in 2007. He approached his work with an inquisitive mind, integrity and commitment.
Bob was not only a man of great professional accomplishments, but also one who loved to see the world with his wife Edith, collecting Nativities on their many travels. He was an active member of the First Mennonite Church for nearly 60 years, and lived out his faith through his compassionate, gentle, and caring manner. Patients, friends, family, students and colleagues all found Bob to be a devoted caregiver. He enjoyed music, photography, and had a passion for researching family history. But he would like most to be remembered as a husband, dad, and grandfather, as he loved his family dearly!
His family includes his wife of 54 years, Edith Marlene (Brenneman) Summers; three daughters and their husbands, Kristine Anne Stalter (Timothy), Rebecca Summers Truszkowski (Joseph), and Rachel Karin Hardy (Jonathan); six grandchildren, Elspeth Anne Stalter-Clouse (Zachary), Elliot John Stalter, Julia Summers Truszkowski, Anna Summers Truszkowski, Cassidy Karin Hardy and Miles Edward Hardy. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Kathryn Sherer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Dr. Summer’s memory to the Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) Southeast Iowa Chapter, or Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities.
Shirley L. Attwell
Shirley L. Attwell, age 82, died October 13, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Attwell was born January 20, 1933 in St. Johns, a daughter of Glendon and Helen (DeVries) Fitzpatrick. She retired as secretary of the Dimondale United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband of 34 years, Henry; four daughters, Andrea (Pierre’) deTarnowsky of Bean Blossom, IN, Heather (Franklin) Goodrich of Ovid, Michele Woodman of Bellevue, Stephanie (Marvin) Cooper of Stanton; two step-daughters, Debra (Randy) Kelley and Jane Love (Rick), both of Charlotte; three step-sons, Bruce (Lillian) Attwell of Pompano Beach, FL, John Attwell of Oxford, Jim (Jeri) Attwell of Bellevue; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bruce (Norma) Fitzpatrick and Stuart (Sharon) Fitzpatrick, both of St. Johns; two sisters-in-law, Gail Kohlhase and Sally Fitzpatrick; several nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by her grandson, Benjamin Woodman and brothers, Norman (Diane) Fitzpatrick, Roger Fitzpatrick and David Fitzpatrick.
Services 11 A.M. Friday, October 16, 2015 at Dimondale United Methodist Church with Pastor Joe Huston officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Thursday at Field & Leik Funeral Home, Dimondale. Memorial contributions may be made to Dimondale United Methodist Church, 6801 Creyts Rd., Dimondale, MI 48821.
Frank Rose, Jr
Frank Rose, Jr passed away October 13, 2015, at the age of 70. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on October 11, 1945, the son of Frank, Sr. and Virginia (Gutzki) Rose. He was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War. He married Julie Ann on November 25, 1967 in DeWitt, Michigan. He was a devoted, loving husband and father who enjoyed spending time with family, especially with his granddaughter, Skyler. He also enjoyed fishing. Frank worked for General Motors as a skilled tradesman and he retired after 35 years.
Frank is survived by his wife, Julie Ann; son, Brock (Christy) of DeWitt; granddaughter, Skyler Rose and brother, Delmer Rose. He is preceded in death by his parents.
The family will have a private memorial gathering at a later date. Those planning on an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to McLaren Hospice, 2815 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 4
Lansing, MI 48910.
The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.
Caroline V. Feldpausch
Caroline V. Feldpausch, age 74, passed away on October 8, 2015. She was born on August 20, 1941, in St. Johns, the daughter of Fred and Faith (Beck) Harris. Caroline married Dennis Feldpausch on March 23, 1963 and he survives her. Caroline was a loyal wife, fiercely passionate mother and devoted grandmother. She loved Elvis, Dale Jr., and her dog Dusty.
Also surviving her are children, Paul Feldpausch, Scott Feldpausch, Todd (Kim) Feldpausch, Dennis (Angie) Feldpausch, grandchildren, Paige Feeley, Brandon, Amber and Cody Feldpausch, Trevor and Rebecca Feldpausch, Hunter and Bailey Feldpausch, daughter in law, Tammy Nicewander, siblings, Virginia (Jim) Skriba, Ann (Milan) Plesko, Pat (John) Saller, Connie (Barry) Wood, Sandy (Bill) Westfeld, Gary (Carrie) Harris and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Roger (Deb) Harris.
A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, October 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., at Mt. Rest Cemetery. Those planning on an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor.
The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.
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 30134 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