Obituaries
Nellie Frances Dickinson
Nellie Frances (Valance) Dickinson passed away peacefully at Grace Haven Assisted Living in St. Johns, Michigan on February 22, 2016. Nellie and her twin sister, Dellie, were born on October 23, 1927, to parents Floyd and Lillie (Mikesell) Vallance in Newark Township, MI. Nellie grew up in rural Gratiot County, MI, where she attended Fulton High School and was the editor of the school’s newspaper, The Pirate’s Patch. It was here that she met her high school sweetheart, Homer “Wayne” Dickinson, to whom she would marry on November 17, 1945. They established their home in Middleton and raised two children, Shirley and Duane.
Nellie worked as an assembler at Federal Mogul Corporation in St. Johns for 31 years. In her spare time, Nellie was an active member of the Maple Valley Lions Club and the Middleton United Methodist Church. She also enjoyed traveling, golfing, bowling, and gardening.
She is survived by her daughter, Shirley (David) McComber of Haines City, FL; son, Duane (Su) Dickinson of St. Johns, MI; grandson, Kenneth (Tammy) McComber of Warren, MI; granddaughter, Amy Dickinson of Holland, MI; granddaughter, Meghann (Ryan) Omo of Parma, MI; great grandchildren, Samantha and Cameron Omo and numerous extended family members. Besides her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne; twin sister, Dellie; brother-in-law Wayne Leslie; half-sister Lunetta “Nettie” Lott; half-brothers, Carl Vallance, Earl Jolly, and Leroy Jolly; and nephews Leroy Ayers and Bob Ayers; sister-in-law Reva Jolly; niece Ruth Leis.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 11 AM at the Dodge Funeral Home, Middleton. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Fulton Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pompeii United Methodist Church.
Jeffrey Dean Pearson
Jeffrey Dean Pearson of Laingsburg, died Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the age of 54. He was born February 14, 1962 in Lansing, MI the son of Richard and Isabelle (Rolandson) Pearson. Jeff was a graduate of St. Johns High School, Class of 1980, earned an associate’s degree through Baker College, and graduated from Michigan State University in 2006 after completing a one-year program for Magnetic Resonance Imaging certification. Jeff was a loving husband, father and a great friend to many. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Surviving is his adoring wife, Amy; three children, Amanda M. Pearson, Kendra C. Pearson (James Young), and Nathan D. Pearson; grandson, Austin Dean; one sister, Nancy (Dave) Gallion; three brothers, Rick (Susie) Pearson, Peary (Linda) Pearson, Rand Pearson, and many nieces and nephews. He was a wonderful son to his parents-in-law, Paul and Kay Toohey.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home with Reverend Tracy Therrien officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, February 26 and from 11:00 A.M. until service time on Saturday, February 27. Memorials may be made to Clinton Area Fire and Rescue.
George J. Hazle
George J. Hazle of St. Johns died Monday, February 22, 2016 at the age of 87. He was born September, 3, 1928 in Ovid, MI the son of Wesley R. and Helen (Hoeve) Hazle. He graduated from Fowler High School, (1946) and Michigan State College Agricultural Short Course (1947 & 1948). George was the proud owner of Golden-Knob Holsteins from 1963 to 2013. George also worked for Michigan DHIA as a supervisor and was an AI Technician for MABC. George was active in County and State 4-H dairy programs for 75 years as a member and leader. George was in many dairy and agricultural organizations. He was a member of the National and Michigan Holstein Association. George was a member of MMPA, NorthStar Co-op and Farm Bureau. He served on the Victor Township Board of Review and was a past member of the Clinton County Fair Board. On November 25, 1950 he married Shirley Parker and she preceded him in death in July of 2014.
Surviving are two daughters, Dana Sue (Kevin) Kirk and Kathy Hazle all of St. Johns; three grandchildren, Kevin (Rachel) Kirk of Luna Nagel, CA, Dana (Andrea) Kirk of Dimondale, Lindsay (Calby) Garrison of Adrian; three great grandchildren, Carson and Wesley Garrison, Jeffrey Kirk with number four great grandchild on the way; two brothers, Chuck (Diane) Hazle of St. Johns, Richard Hazle of OH; one sister, Elaine (Don) Rawlings of TN and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, his parents and two sisters, Ruth Milford and Hilda Sheldon.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns with Elder Earl Barks Sr. officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 24 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Clinton County 4-H Dairy 1608 E. Silvers Rd. St. Johns, MI 48879 or the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation, Michigan State University, Anthony Hall, Room 2265, 474 S. Shaw Lane East Lansing, MI 48824. Make checks payable to MDMSF (A10901).
James A. Dorman
James “Jim” A. Dorman, Jr., passed away on February 21, 2016 at the age of 85. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 26, 1930, the son of James and Esther (Wooton) Dorman. Jim was retired from the United States Navy, the State of Michigan and was a member of Society of Broadcast Engineers. He was influential in starting a broadcasting program in Ovid-Elsie area schools. Jim loved country music and had an extensive collection of vintage records.
He is survived by daughter, Christine Ann Des Ormeau of Fruitland Park, Florida, son, Charles James Dorman of Leesburg, Florida, grandson, Jason Charles Jennings of Leesburg, Florida, sister, Phyllis Acre of Elsie, Michigan, brother, Darrel (Marion) Dorman of Junction City, Oregon and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and the mother of his children, Doris Hinson.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the Houghton Chapel of Osgood Funeral Homes, 232 E. Oak St., Ovid, with Dr. Donald Ferris-McCann officiating, burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery in Elsie. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to W.O.E.S.
The family was served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.
Conrado Dominguez
Conrado Dominguez, 49 of St. Johns, Michigan died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at The Willows of East Lansing after a short bout with cancer. Conrado was born on April 21, 1966 in San Lorenzo, Hildalgo, Mexico the son of Elfego and Yolanda Dominguez. He was a high school graduate and worked in the warehouse at Martin Brower in St. Johns. On December 27, 1991 he married Jennifer Kuenzli in St. Johns. He was an avid runner, bicyclist, enjoyed woodworking and loved attending sporting events that his children were in.
Survivors are his wife, Jennifer, children Conrado F. and Alexander E. Dominguez both at home; mother, Yolanda Dominguez of Mexico, brothers, Ramon of Utah, Alfredo of Mexico, Martin of Oregon and Noe of Indiana; sisters Berenice Lopez of Indiana and Erika of Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father and brothers Pablo and Francisco.
Funeral services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home on Sunday, February 21, 2016, 1-6 P.M. and on Monday, 9AM until service time. The family suggests memorial to the children for their education.
Marriage licenses filed the week of February 15, 2016
Robert James-Bruce Walter, 34 of East Lansing and Stephanie Alyce Hansens, 28 of East Lansing
David Arthur Eberhardt, 31 of East Lansing and Cassandra Athena Brann, 34 of East Lansing
Jon Jason Wylie, 38 of St. Johns and Tricia Jacinda Robinson, 33 of St. Johns
William Ryan Crofts, 42 of Bath and Kellie Kaye Arnold, 42 of Bath
Divorce decrees filed the week of February 16, 2016
Leavitt, Martha E. and Aaron K.
Blanchard, Rachell and Ryan John
Linebaugh, Liisa and Jeremy
Mayhew, Suzanne Janet and Michael