Obituaries
Ruby G. Kimball
Ruby G. Kimball, 87, died at her daughter’s home in Lakeland, Florida on January 10, 2016. Ruby was born on July 3, 1928 in Duplain Twp. the daughter of Orin and Ruth (Shellenbarger) Acre, and had lived most of her life in Elsie and St. Johns, MI. Ruby was a homemaker, though she worked early on at Sealed Power where she met her future husband, Keith. She also worked as needed at Levey’s Jewelry with her sister Elisabeth and brother-in-law, Dale. On March 25, 1951 she married Keith at Duplain Church of Christ. She was a member and attended Duplain Church of Christ all her life and also attended Isle of Capri Christian Church during winter months in Florida. She was very involved in activities at both churches, helping at pot-lucks, rummage sales and sharing corner. She loved her vegetable and flower garden, enjoyed crafts, sewing and quilting with her sisters and church family, and finding treasures at garage sales. She was a voracious reader and especially loved old books.
Ruby is survived by her son, Howard (Joyce) Kimball of St. Johns; daughter, Bonnie (Tim) Stine of Lakeland, Fl; grandchildren Kevin and Jason (Mary) Kimball of St. Johns; Aimee and Megan Stine of Lakeland; great grandsons, Aiden, Parker and a baby on the way, of St. Johns; sister-in-law, Phyllis Acre of Elsie and brother-in-law, Bob Risley of Ovid. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Keith; brothers Paul, Lyle and Leon Acre and sisters Elisabeth Levey and Ivah Risley.
Funeral services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with viewing 1 hour prior to service. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Elsie. The family will receive friends and relatives at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home in St. Johns on Friday, January 15, 2016, 3-7 P.M. Memorials may be given to Duplain Church of Christ, Michigan Christian Campus Ministries, Rock Lake Christian Assembly or Great Lakes Christian College.
Ray Griffin
Ray Griffin passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2016 at the age of 92. He was born December 19, 1923 to Frank and Myrtle (Sturdvant) Griffin in Ashley, MI. Ray was a tool setter at General Motors for 30 years. Ray married Arlene Goerge in Owosso, MI. on April 13, 1975 and she preceded him in death on June 10, 2013.
Ray had a love of life and he lived it to the fullest. He especially loved his family. Some of Ray’s other passions included restoring old cars, racing and going to auctions. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the US Army.
Ray is survived by his daughter, Patricia Robinson and five stepchildren, Gerald (Judy) Schultz, Henry (Margaret) Schultz, Donna (Roger) Lownsbery, Mary (David) Womble, Sr., and John Schultz. Also surviving are many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. In addition to his wife Arlene, Ray was preceded in death by children; Robert and Carolyn Griffin, and stepdaughter; Julie Schultz.
Graveside services will be 2:00 pm on Friday, January 15, 2016 at the Most Holy Trinity Cemetery with Fr. Michael Williams presiding.
The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.
Claude J. Hufnagel
With family by his side, Claude J. Hufnagel, of Fowler, MI passed away peacefully on January 9, 2016 at the age of 75. He was born August 12, 1940 in Fowler, the son of the late Walter and Marie (Geller) Hufnagel. Claude lived his entire life in the Fowler area. He was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, a founding member of the Fowler Conservation Club and loved spending time at the Hufnagel Country Club in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Claude was a union carpenter for over 50 years and a member of Local # 1449/1004, United Brotherhood of Carpenters. His family was his whole life and spending time with family was very important to him. On December 27, 1960 Claude married the love of his life, Judy Weber, and they were blessed to share 55 years together.
Surviving is his wife, Judy; four sons, Doug (Darlene) of Ovid, Mike of St. Johns, Steve of Fowler and Dan (Jennifer) of Fowler; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Carol (Roger) Freund, Elaine (Dale) Irrer; two brothers, Ron (Kay) and Paul (Donna); sister-in-law, Mary Jo Thelen and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery Chapel with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Greater Lansing Food Bank P.O. Box 16224, Lansing, MI 48901. The family was assisted with these arrangements by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns.
Julie Kay Mrazek
Julie Kay Mrazek, age 68, of St. Johns, MI passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016 at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Lansing, MI. Julie was born in St. Johns, Michigan on January 25, 1947, the daughter of Cyrus Harold and Leona (Suggate) See. She graduated from Ovid High School with the class of 1965. Julie married Louis “Jim” Mrazek on January 30, 1965. Julie retired from Jackson National Life. She spent many years working at Riley Elementary School and was a boy scout leader. Julie enjoyed traveling, Karaoke, crocheting, crafts, garage sales and going to the casino. She loved spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren and friends. Julie attended Grove Bible Church.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. with her childhood friend, Pastor Larry Smith officiating. Burial will take place at Duplain Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2016 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
She is survived by her husband Louis “Jim” Mrazek of St. Johns, MI, children; Jim and Pam Mrazek of St. Johns, MI, Shelly and Ron Vosick of Portland, MI, Sheryl (Steve Wassa) Mrazek of St. Johns, MI, David (Beverly George) Mrazek of St. Johns, MI, grandchildren; Kelsi, Andrea, Jessica, Lynsi, Branden, Katelyn, Sierra, Amber, 6 great grandchildren and two more on the way. She is also survived by her siblings; Terry and Cheri Nevins, Larry Nevins, Jerry and Lorie Teachout, Debbie Winright, Chris and Ron Ritter, and Monica and Randy Turner. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson Devynn Mrazek, and brother Harlynn (Butch) See.
Memorials may be made to McRee House 2721 South Washington Avenue Lansing, MI 48910. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, Michigan.
Marriage licenses filed the week of January 4, 2016
Robert Maurice Townsend, 54 of Bath and Jamie Lynne Vail, 49 of Mason
Noah Lee Hartwick, 20 of DeWitt and Carlie Rose DeLong, 20 of Lansing
Don Charles Simons II, 19 of DeWitt and Hannah Joy Piotrowski, 19 of DeWitt
Brandon Robert Hasso, 25 of St. Johns and Kelsey Marie Gustafson, 28 of St. Johns
Robert Evan Cable, 26 of Bath and Deidre Margaret Bowen, 24 of Bath
Michael Shannon Huntley, 46 of Bath and Melinda Sue Smith, 44 of Lansing
Nicholas Thomas Kamar, 27 of East Lansing and Danielle Marie Holmes, 27 of East Lansing
Michael David Wonn, 49 of Bath and Shawn Leigh Pohl, 47 of Lansing
Jameson Lee Cline, 28 of DeWitt and Michelle Anne Cary, 29 of St. Johns
Richard Frank Renew, 33 of Lansing and Catherine Marie Hanson, 31 of Lansing
David Lee Boyer, 61 of DeWitt and Nancy Jo Judd, 57 of DeWitt
Joseph Richard Manor, 46 of DeWitt and Jami Lyn Selden, 37 of DeWitt
Divorce decrees filed the weeks of December 14, 2015
Nehf, Kari Ann and Jon Michael
Roach, Matthew John and Sanchez, Vicky
Sosebee, Rory Dee and Lisa Marie
Boettger, Todd Lee and Lisa Anne
Mox, Mark Alan and Kitchen, Janice Kay
Divorce decrees filed the week of January 4, 2016
Brock, Eric R. and Lynette A.
Martin, Adam Stephen and Michaela Marie