Obituaries
Pauline B Feldpausch
Pauline B Feldpausch age 92, of Fowler, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at her daughter’s home.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Friday, July 15, 2016 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2016 from 5-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI. Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.
Pauline and her twin Rosaline were born in Westphalia, Michigan on July 13, 1923, the daughter of John and Ida (Thoma) Smith. Pauline married Carl E. Feldpausch on April 10, 1944 in Westphalia, Michigan. Carl predeceased her on April 29, 1996. Pauline was a homemaker. She loved spending time with her family. She also loved playing cards and quilting with her sisters, and she enjoyed playing bingo. Pauline was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Fowler, MI and a member of Christian Mothers.
She is survived by her 4 daughters; Eileen Alsbach of Holiday, FL, Carol and Ronnie Dush of St. Johns, MI, Beverly and Joe Travis of Fowler, MI, Audry and Jeff Hull of St. Johns, MI 3 sons; Steven and Cathy Feldpausch of St. Johns, MI, Roger and Sylvia Feldpausch of Sears, MI, and Eric and Mary Feldpausch of Fowler, MI. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren, special family members; Luann and Marty Miller, 3 sisters; Rosaline and Lester Feldpausch, Agnes Schomisch, Adeline Feldpausch, and sister in law Doris Klein. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband Carl, son Lyle Feldpausch, 3 sisters; Catherine, Rita, Laurine, and 5 brothers; Leonard, Herbert, Frank, Hilary and Melvin.
Memorials may be made to the family. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Goerge Chapel, Fowler, Michigan.
Elma G. Cockrum
Elma G. Cockrum, 85, of St. Johns, MI passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Elma was born on October 26, 1930 in Moorehead, KS the daughter of Warren and Birdie (Martin) Peck. She graduated from Thayer High school in KS with the class of 1948 and that year she married John W. Cockrum. Elma was a homemaker and enjoyed her family and helping her husband for several years of operation of St. Johns Motel, Clinton Theatre, Golf Carts by Cockrum, Family Drive-In Theatre and other local businesses.
Elma is survived by children, Jody Cockrum of Lansing, Mark Cockrum of St. Johns, and Julie (Karl) Tenlen of St. Johns. She is also survived by four grandchildren, several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Elma was preceded in death by her husband John, son Gary and her brother Ernest Peck.
Funeral services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Friday, July 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home on Thursday, July 14, 2016, 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Compassus Hospice, 801 S. Waverly, Suite 200, Lansing, MI 48917.
Mary Julia McAllister
Mary Julia McAllister, age 64, of Ovid, Michigan, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.
A Memorial Service will be held at a future date.
Mary was born in Jackson, Michigan on August 21, 1951. She resided most of her life in Atlanta, GA, Midland and Ovid, Michigan. She was a Professor at Michigan State University and LCC. She loved antiques and had an antique auction business. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Mary was an avid reader. She had an affection for dogs, taking in many rescue dogs over the years.
She is survived by daughter Danielle Perkins of Tecumseh, MI, daughter Shelley and Andrew Ginther of Owosso, MI, son Joseph Brinson of Ovid, MI, daughter Sarah Brinson of St. Johns, MI; 9 grandchildren; Deanna Meyers, Duncan and Zennan Perkins, Megan Cutcher, Ariel Buckley, Damien Brinson, Zoe Brinson, Jason and Joseph Brinson, sisters; Deborah Speed, Micki Boone, Letha Lamb, brother Bill Blakely. Mary was preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Joseph and Marion Graham and her biological mother Elsie Blakely, her sisters; Cathi Candryl, Tammy Cornwell, and Cheryl Miller and her daughter-in-law Kayla Buckley.
Memorial Contributions may be made to her family. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan.
Richard G. Wenzlick
Richard G. Wenzlick, 89, of rural St. Johns died peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 10, 2016. He was born on August 13, 1926 in Lansing, MI the son of Joseph and Josephine (Wonneberg) Wenzlick. He married Stella Swalec on September 2, 1950 in Lansing. and worked at Motor Wheel from which he retired in 1986.
Richard is survived by his wife of 66 years, sons Timothy of Elsie, Donald (Vicki) of Mullikan and James of St. Johns. Daughters, Linda (Kenneth) Hatch of Alpena, Mary (Brett) Claxton of Cape Coral, Fl, Nancy (Rick) Santel of Trenton Il, Diann (Gordon) Hunsaker of DeWitt, Carolyn (Kenneth L.) Wreggelsworth, of DeWitt,, Rebecca (Mike) Hayes of Dewitt. He was also blessed with 24 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren with 6 serving in active military service.
Richard was a veteran of the US Army serving as a radio operator during WWII in Japan. After his retirement they moved to Gaylord where he built a home and he enjoyed many years of snowmobiling, mushroom hunting and interacting with family and friends. He loved to tinker around his property and do woodworking.
A Memorial Mass will by prayed at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler on Monday, July 18, 2016 at 10:00 AM. Internment services will be held at Wacousta Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
Arrangements by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home.
Roy Arnold Frechen
Roy Arnold Frechen age 96, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Mike Williams officiating. Visitation will be held with family present on Monday, July 11, 2016 from 2-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI. Rosary will be prayed on Monday evening at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Roy was born in Fowler, Michigan on December 12, 1919, the son of John and Mary (Mueller) Frechen. He married Frances Fedewa on May 7, 1945 in Westphalia, MI. She passed away on March 6, 2012. Roy retired from Saylor-Beall in 1982. He farmed his entire life. Roy enjoyed tending bar and serving coffee at Miller’s Tavern for many years. He was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, Fowler, MI. Roy resided all of his life in the Fowler area.
He is survived by his children; Ronald (Linda) Frechen of Livonia, Elaine (Fred) Smith of Westphalia, Bruce (Ann) Frechen of Pewamo, Randy (Nan) Frechen of Fowler, 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son Larry and wife Frances, four brothers; Harold (Kate), Earl (Helen), Lawrence, Don (Beatrice) and one sister Marie (George) Bridson, in laws, Rosella (Tony) Theis, Celester (Bernita) Fedewa, Eleanor (Erwin) Freund, Geneva (Greg) Thelen. Special thanks to Tara Yott and her daughter Amber for assisting with his care at his home and everyone at Grace Haven Assisted Living.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI or to the wishes of the family. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Fowler, MI.
Arlene H. Schrader
Arlene H. Schrader, 90, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016. Arlene was born March 14, 1926 in Watertown Twp., MI to Herbert and Mable (Craun) Ingalls.
Surviving are her daughter, Ann Schrader; son, Richard (Cindy) Schrader; grandson, Brian; and her brother Larry (Pamela) Ingalls. She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon, her parents, her brothers Don, Charles, and Keith.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 12 pm at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 8990 Church Rd., St. Johns. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the charity of one’s choice.
The family would like to thank all the staff at Sparrow Hospital and Sparrow Hospice for the excellent care they provided to Arlene. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, DeWitt Chapel.
Marriage licenses filed the week of July 4, 2016
Richard Dennis Pierce, 40 of St. Johns and Leanna Jean Hilyard, 41 of St. Johns
Lance Gregory Kirk, 45 of Largo, Florida and Chelsea Rose Young, 23 of Largo, Florida
Patrick Ryan Foley, 23 of Camden, North Carolina and Laura Joyce Bridgford, 23 of Raleigh, North Carolina
Derek Joe Lowery, 31 of Lansing and Barbra Louise Linton, 33 of Lansing
Samuel Dean Schluckbier, 30 of Kalkaska and Lisa Anne Trierweiler, 31 of Westphalia
Jonathan Warren Wagner, 29 of St. Johns and Jessica Lynn Vasquez, 29 of St. Johns
Joshua James Carmody, 33 of Elsie and Danyelle Maree Flaker, 31 of Elsie
Daniel Richard Lupu, 24 of Ovid and Courtney Nicole Gusie, 24 of Columbia, Missouri
Matthew Deering Bessette, 28 of New York, New York and Clare Elizabeth Brower, 28 of New York, New York
Steven Glenn Perkins, 51 of DeWitt and Michele Elaine Thompson, 45 of DeWitt
Michael Edward Sabo, 29 of Alexandria, Virginia and Erika Lynn Annis, 29 of Alexandria, Virginia
Terry Lee Witt, 56 of St. Johns and Joan Marie Wohlfert, 53 of St. Johns
Alexander Dewitt Nichols, 33 of Athens, Georgia 30605 and Claire Jean Goodwin, 27 of Athens, Georgia