Obituaries
Robert L. Phelps
Robert L. Phelps aged 81 of Lyons formerly of St. Johns passed away November 12, 2015 at his home. He was born February 27, 1934 in St. Johns the son of Claude and Martha (Workman) Phelps. He married Beatrice Ivey May 18, 1957 in St. Johns. Bob was a Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War. He worked at Federal Mogul for 38 years. Bob was a member of the Masonic Lodge in St. Johns and the American Legion Post in Harrison. He loved to golf, play pool and race cars.
Bob is survived by his wife of 58 years, Beatrice Phelps of Lyons; Daughters Brenda (Gilbert) Martinez of St. Johns, Shelley Phelps of Lyons, Ann Marie Hodge (Curt Wilbanks) of Lyons; Grandchildren, Erica (Andy) Goodrich of Ovid, Emberly (Lance) Woodworth of Lansing, Brent Martinez of St. Johns, Elizabeth Martinez (Angela Miller) of Shaftsburg, William Robert Hodge of Lyons and Amanda Ann Hodge (Danny Charon) of Lyons; 18 great grandchildren; Sister, Betty Woodworth of Owosso; Special Friend, William Patrick Hodge of Ionia and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 sister and 4 brothers.
Upon his wishes there will be no services at this time. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Relay for Life. Arrangements by Lake Funeral Home Ionia.
Carol Miller Han Wyckoff
Carol Miller Han Wyckoff, passed away on November 15, 2015 at the age of 73. She was born on May 30, 1942 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Arthur and Gladys (Heilig) Miller. Carol was a social worker and an advocate for people in need, and she enjoyed fishing and reading.
Surviving are her children, Michael Anthony Han, Craig Allen Han, Penelope Sue Han, grandson, Michael TW Han, sister, Karen J. Cramer, brother, Edward A. (Trisha) Miller, stepchildren, Jerry (Wendy) Wyckoff, Mark (Noel) Wyckoff and Heather Wyckoff. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Gladys Miller, brother, Peter J. Heilig and daughter-in-law, Michele Han.
A Private Graveside Service will be held at a later date. The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.
Mary M. (Brown) Johnson
Mary M. (Brown) Johnson passed away on November 13, 2015 at the age of 93. She was born in Johnstown, PA on May 17, 1922, the daughter of Victor and Gizella (Kulcsar) Torok. Mary lived in Fowler most of her life but in St. Johns for the last 30 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, past President of St. Sylvia Guild, former choir member, senior citizen volunteer and formerly was a caregiver to the elderly and foster children. Mary loved her family and had a strong faith. She was known for her cooking and baking skills, enjoyed reading, nature, music and the Detroit Tigers. Her marriage of 48 years to Norman Brown on January 2, 1940 ended with his death May 10, 1988. On May 18, 1991, she married Glen Johnson and he precedes her in death.
Mary is survived by two daughters, Patricia Baldwin of Lansing and Karen Brown of St. Johns; four sons, Richard (Mary Lue) Brown of Portland, Gary (Betty) Brown of St. Johns, Ronald Brown of Breckenridge, Texas and Dennis (Suzi) Brown of DeWitt; sixteen grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Pete Braun, Bill Braun and Edgar Conley; sister-in-law, Dolores Snitgen and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was preceded in death by granddaughter, Brenda Baldwin; brother, Victor Torok and sisters, Helen Torok, Alice Rowell, Elizabeth Rowell, Goldie Kaloz and Bertha Miller.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, November 19, 2015, 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 109 Linden Ave., St. Johns with Fr. Michael Williams presiding and burial at 2:00 pm at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 18, 2:00-4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm at Osgood Funeral Home, 104 East Cass St., St. Johns with a Vigil Service at 7:00 pm with Rosary to follow. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to St. Vincent DePaul Society or St. Joseph Educational Trust Fund.
The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.
Dale L Mulder, Sr.
Dale L Mulder, Sr., age 66, left his temporary home on Earth to be with God on November 11, 2015. A farmer all of his life, Dale had a love for animals and for the land. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and a fighter until his last breath. Dale was born on July 15, 1949 to Don and Ethel (Simpson) Mulder. He was a graduate of Ovid-Elsie High School in 1968 where he was a member of the F.F.A. He always helped on the family farm planting, plowing, baling hay, milking cows and whatever else needed to be done. Dale always knew he wanted to be a farmer, he wanted a way of life, not just a job.
Dale married Elena Terry on September 21, 1973. Together they bought a small farm and built it into a family operation. They milked dairy cows for most of their marriage with the help of their five children. After the kids moved out, Dale and Elena retired from dairy cows and went into cash crop. Through the ups and downs of farming and being with one another 24/7, their marriage stayed strong. Dale showed this way of life to his kids. When the grandchildren became old enough, he was there to teach them too.
Some remember Dale for his crazy hair or as a man who gave off a mean disposition, but he took no crap from anyone and was respected by many. If someone needed help, he would help if he could. Dale stepped up to the plate when needed for his family and friends. He was a man that could find any piece of equipment at a good price and if you needed to purchase a used car, he was the man that would find one.
Dale mellowed out in his later years when his grandchildren came along. He loved to give them rides on the tractor, lift them up high in the bucket, put sand wherever they wanted so they could play in it. He would have given his grandchildren the world if he could have. He taught his children great work ethic, respect, and that nothing is free. Dale was the type of guy who would say hi to anyone. He was a man who loved his drives around the country, checking out crops, pieces of land for sale or just to see the country side.
Dale is survived by his wife of 42 years, Elena Mulder, children Dale (Rebekah Quigley) Mulder, Jeff Mulder, Tom Mulder, Dana (Duane) Spitzley and Teresa Mulder; his grandchildren, Jeffery, Jacob, Justin, Skyler, Ruby, Jayden, Alexis, Rachel, Dale, Brock, Brent and Jack; his father, Don Mulder; a brother, sister and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Mulder and son in law, Mark Stambersky.
A Memorial / Celebration of Life will be held at the VFW Hall in Ovid on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Dale’s good friend, Earl Barks will be officiating.
The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.
Marriage licenses filed the week of November 9, 2015
Richard John Noering, 48 of St. Johns and Kristin Joy Elenbaas-Alexander, 49 of St. Johns
Brian James Frenette, 27 of St. Johns and Mikelann Louise Foster, 25 of St. Johns
Ari Robert Golden, 46 of Laingsburg and Traci Lynn Golden, 41 of Laingsburg
Jared Lon Platte, 26 of Lansing and Stephanie Anne Jeffreys, 25 of Lansing
James Paul Goble, 24 of St. Johns and Hannah Avigail Nacey Russell, 23 of East Lansing
Todd David Graham, 43 of Lansing and Shannon Marie Alexander-Sellers, 36 of Lansing
Joshua Allyn Smith, 29 of Grand Ledge and Janel Elizabeth Haddix, 26 of Grand Ledge
David Frederick Schulte, 46 of St. Johns and Cheryl Renee Richardson, 54 of St. Johns
Christopher Edmund Hayes, 28 of East Lansing and Rachel Margaret Artibee, 24 of East Lansing
John Taylor Ford, 24 of Sanford, North Carolina and Allyson Rae Truman, 22 of Sanford, North Carolina
Benjamin Calvin Neal, 28 of Lansing and Lauren Elizabeth Stasek, 25 of Lansing
Divorce decrees filed the weeks of November 2, 2015
VanAmburg, Lori Ann and Michael Scott
Almazan, Allison Nichole and Paul Pilar
Martinez-Budar, Maria and Mario Alberto
Hudson, Alicia Ann and Christopher Michael
Dashevskiy, Victoria and Sergey
Wohltjen, Sara Louise and Carl David
Mardgian, Raeanne Joan and Luke Gabriel
Satterlee-King, Matthew and Sandra
Divorce decrees filed the week of November 9, 2015
McBride, Chris and Stephen William
Huhn, Daniel James and Abby Lyn
Helton, Tracey Sue and Joel Dewayne
McIntyre-Stahlmann, Tori L. and Jacob D. Newman
Geer, Robert Lee and Rebecca Jean
Snyder, Marsha and Dale Schalk II
Carpenter, Joshua Jeffrey-Jared and Brooke Ann