Obituaries
Francis Steven Glowacki Jr.
Francis Steven Glowacki Jr., age 77, of St. Johns, MI passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI on Friday, April 15, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Mike Williams officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday April 14, 2016 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Home, Osgood Chapel, 104 East Cass Street, St. Johns, MI. Rosary will be prayed on Thursday at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Frank was born in St. Johns, Michigan on September 16, 1938, the son of Francis Steven and Anna (Kurncz) Glowacki. He graduated from Rodney B. Wilson with the class of 1957. Frank married Janet Mae Hines on August 18, 1962 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI.
Frank enjoyed playing accordion, polka dancing, snowmobiling, camping, hunting, running, motorcycle and bicycle riding. Frank retired from the United States Postal Service after 33 years of service. He volunteered delivering Meals on Wheels in St. Johns, MI. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member and an usher at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Johns, MI. Frank served his country in the United States Army.
Frank is survived by his wife Janet Glowacki of St. Johns, MI, children; Theresa and Tim Owen of St. Johns, MI, Sue and Frank Scarchilli of Sterling Heights, MI, Tom and Jean Glowacki of Brighton, MI, grandchildren; Tyler, Emilie, Frankie, Sophie, Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth, Alex, Joseph, Dominic, Julia, Annika, and Cole, two great grandchildren; Riley and Maddie and siblings; Stan Glowacki, Mary VanBurger, Veronica and Bill Rozen, Jane and Larry Randolph, Jim Glowacki, Bill and Diane Glowacki and brother in law Walter Suchek. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son Steven Francis, sister Margaret Suchek, brother in law Gale VanBurger and sister in law Kay Glowacki.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Clinton County Senior Center or WOES Radio Station. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel St. Johns, Michigan.
Marcia M. Rush
Marcia M. Rush, 46, Sweetser died Sunday April 10, 2016 at home, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Throughout her illness, Marcia never lost her fierce determination, and was inspirational to all who knew her.
She was born on October 16, 1969 in St. Johns Michigan to Dave and Judy (McAfee) Huhn. She was a 1987 graduate of St. Johns High School. She graduated from Western Michigan University in 1992 with a B.S. in Human Resource Management. On November 29, 1997 she married Todd D. Rush and moved to Grant County, Indiana. She went to work at Auto Owners Insurance, of Sweetser. Marcia decided that her next career move would be to that of Stay at Home Mother. She provided daycare services for other children in her home and became a successful Pampered Chef Salesperson.
Marcia was a member of the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, where, among other volunteer activities, she served as Secretary of the Administrative Board, attended her Sunday School Class, and was extremely active in the United Methodist Women. In fact, she would like everyone to know that the annual bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, October 29, 2016 which is only 199 days away. Marcia spent many years as a leader of the Jalapa Indian 4-H club, of which both her children are members.
She is survived by her husband Todd and their children McClane and Dale, all of Sweetser; parents Dave and Judy (McAfee) Huhn, St. Johns, MI; sister Loretta (Larry) Smith, Powder Springs, GA; father and mother-in-Law Stan and Peggy (Fawcett) Rush, Greentown, IN; and sister-in-law, Jody Rush, Westfield, IN.
Services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday April 16, 2016 in the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, 2015 N 300 W, Marion, IN, with the Rev. Rob Barton Officiating. Friends may call from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday April 15, 2016 at the church, and one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Greentown, IN
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mt. Olive United Methodist Women in care of the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, 2015 N. 300 W. Marion, IN 46952. The family would like to extend their deepest thanks to the staff of the Progressive Cancer Center and the many friends that have provided such loving care for Marcia through this long battle. Arrangements have been entrusted to the College Park Chapel of Armes Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 4601 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN.
Joan Rennells
Joan Rennells died Monday, April 11, 2016 at the age of 83. She was born August 3, 1932 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Ernest and Edna Henning. Joan was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and quilting and especially enjoyed knitting hats for premature babies in the NICU at Sparrow Hospital. Joan married Eugene Rennells in August of 1950 and he preceded her in death in 1984.
Surviving is one daughter, Marilyn (Jim) Buggs of Lowell; three sons, Steve (Debbie) of Belleville, Dale (Rose) and Alan (Shirley) all of St. Johns; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; two sisters, Lois (Glenn) Whitford and Dorothy (Mert) Scharnweber all of St. Johns. She was also predeceased by a brother, Dick Henning.
A memorial mass will be held 10:30 A.M. Thursday, April 14, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 109 Linden, St. Johns with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. Memorials may be made to Sparrow Volunteer Services (premature baby hats) 1215 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48912.
James R. Rose
James R. Rose died Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the age of 80. He was born June 29, 1935 in Olive Hill KY the son of William and Lena (Gilliam) Rose. James was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, a retired General Motors employee with 34 years of service and a member of UAW Local #652. On June 29, 1985 he married Hedy Fields and she survives him.
Also surviving is one son, Robert (Bob) Rose of Holt; three step-daughters, Evelyn (Rick) Bush of Elsie, Monica (Kent) Hoskins of Ovid and Brenda (Scott) Young of St. Johns; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Rose and step-son Richard Fields; one brother Erthel and one sister, Betty Mahoney.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at St. John’s Lutheran Church 511 E. Sturgis, St. Johns with Rev. Dr. Bryan Salminen officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. Memorials may be made to Mother Teresa House P.O. Box 13004 Lansing, MI 48901.
John George Fedewa
John George Fedewa, age 85, of Fowler, Michigan passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 10:30 AM with Fr. Charlon Mason officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2016, from 2:00-4:00 P.M. and 7:00-9:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI. Rosary will be prayed Sunday at 3:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
John was born in Fowler, Michigan on September 10, 1930, the son of Frank and Emma (George) Fedewa. John married Helen E. Spitzley on May 2, 1953 in Pewamo, MI. John retired from Sealed Power Corporation. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer and loved the outdoors. John was a diehard University of Michigan fan and followed the Detroit Tigers. In retirement, John and Helen enjoyed traveling the world. John was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pewamo, MI. He was also a member of VFW Post #3733 and a veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife Helen Fedewa of Fowler, MI, daughter Joyce and Tod Macauley of Lansing, MI, son Thomas Fedewa of Baltimore, MD, and daughter Ellen and Larry Campbell of Richmond, VA. He is also survived by six grandchildren; Adair Macauley, Patrick, Erin and Lauren Fedewa, and Craig and Kyle Campbell. John was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Beth Fedewa and five brothers and sisters.
Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. Online condolences can be sent to The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Goerge Chapel, Fowler, Michigan.
Marriage licenses filed the week of April 4, 2016
Bradley Ryan Underhill, 30 of Laingsburg and Hannah Rose Bancroft, 28 of Laingsburg
Deborah Diane Cornell, 59 of DeWitt and Kathrine LeAnn Logan, 53 of DeWitt
Donald Anthony Denig, 53 of Manitou Beach and Trudi Jo Garfield, 53 of DeWitt
Jason Brian Mikula, 41 of Eagle and Angela Lynn Bigford, 36 of Eagle