Obituaries
Kenneth Norman Weber
Kenneth Norman Weber, 68, of Saint Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, Michigan after a short term illness.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 30, 2016 from 3-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI. with Rosary prayed at 7:00 P.M.
Ken was born in St. Johns, Michigan on May 11, 1948, the son of Urban and Marie (Thelen) Weber. He graduated from Fowler High School with the class of 1967. Ken was a proud member of the undefeated 1966 Fowler Football team that was rated number 1 in the state. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed golfing, bowling, baseball and softball. He also loved his 2 cats Daisy and Huckleberry (his buddies). The MSU Spartans has lost one of their greatest fans and one of their most vocal advocates ever! He was a member of the Fowler Conversation Club and worked for Sealed Power and Dana Corporation for over 32 years.
Ken is survived by his mother Marie Weber of Fowler, MI, 3 sisters; Carol (Thomas) Huhn of Pewamo, MI, Elaine Weber of Lansing, MI, Janet McKeown of Saint Johns, MI, 4 brothers; Luke (Mary Jo) Weber of Fowler, MI, Gary Weber of Fowler, MI, Stan (Julie) Weber of Fowler, MI, Keith (Gail) Weber of Fowler, MI. Ken is also survived by uncles, aunts and many nieces and nephews, plus he had a host of friends in the Lansing area who he enjoyed very much.
Memorials may be made to Mid-Michigan Hospice House, Sparrow Campus. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI.
Adelbert “Del” Louis Pung
Adelbert “Del” Louis Pung, 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully Monday, May 23, 2016, at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 27, 2016, with Rev Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery St. Johns, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-9 with a Vigil service at 7:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.
Del was born on March 26, 1926 the son of Joseph and Mary (Simmer) Pung in Beal City, Michigan. On April 22, 1961 he married Caroline Stanley in Isabella County, Michigan. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII in Central Europe. Del was a milk man for Valley Side Dairy Farms serving northern Clinton County and St. Johns, for many years before going to work for Oldsmobile in Lansing, Michigan for 22 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, U.A.W. Local 652, and the American Legion Post 153.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Caroline Pung, of St. Johns, MI, 4 daughters; Bonnie Konopka, of Stafford, Virginia, Julie and Mike Heuer, of St. Johns, MI, Sue and Dennis Parker of St. Johns, MI, Sandy and Kurt Brandt of Kings Mountain, NC, 13 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter, 3 brothers; Donald and Diana Pung of Coldwater Lake, MI, Jack Pung of Coldwater Lake, MI, Ray Pung of Weidman, MI and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, sister Vada Tilmann 2 brothers; Gerald and Robert Pung, and sisters in law; Blanche, Mary, Ruth, and Karlene.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, your local hospice or a charity of your choice in his name. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.
Karen Jo (Anderson) Hall
Karen Jo (Anderson) Hall, 58, of Lake Leelanau, passed away peacefully March 1, 2015 at home with family by her side. Karen was born on August 4, 1956 in St. Johns, the daughter of John Vernon and Phyllis Joan (Sousley) Anderson. On April 29, 2005 in Leland, she married Mark Randall Hall, who survives. Anyone who knew Karen knew how passionate she was about music. She instilled this passion into every aspect of her life, from raising her children to her career with Leelanau County.She used her gift to reach out and bring joy to all who heard her sing, most recently with the Grand Traverse Show Chorus. A dedicated wife and loving mother, Karen was always positive and brought happiness with her wherever she went.
In addition to her loving husband, Karen is survived by her children; John (Roxanne) Gleason, Daniel Gleason and Carrie (Noe) Mosqueda; grandchild, Coralie and a grand baby due in August; her mother, Phyllis Anderson; siblings, Phillip (Bev) Anderson; aunt, Helen (Charles) Huntington, uncle, Fred (Lee) Lewis and, uncle Howard (Dorothy) Sousley; cousins, Linda (Robert) Williams, Jeremy Lewis, Maureen (Dale) Scott, Sandy (Bill) Buyak and Scott (Rhonda) Sousley; niece, Autumn (Donald) Jurek; nephew, Paul (Hollie) Anderson; grandnephews, Noah, Oliver and Henry Jurek and Cole and Eli Anderson. She was preceded in death by her father, John and brother, Michael.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, March 8 at Suttons Bay Congregational Church. The Reverend Dr. Robin Long will officiate.
Burial will be at Lowe Cemetery in St. Johns June 5, 2016 at 12:30. Friends and family will gather at Lowe cemetery for a brief ceremony of remembrance for the lives of Karen Hall and Phyllis Anderson. A light luncheon will follow at the nearby Lowe United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be directed to Grand Traverse Show Chorus, care of Pat Carr, 1854 Round Lake Road, Interlochen, MI 49643. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.martinson.info. Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau.
Phyllis Joan Anderson
Phyllis Joan Anderson, 88, of Traverse City and formerly of Suttons Bay and St. Johns, was called home on Oct. 19, 2015 at French Manor Assisted Living. Phyllis was born on May 10, 1927 in Coldwater, the daughter of Willard and Glema (Whitney) Sousley. On March 31, 1945 she married her sweetheart, John Vernon Anderson, who preceded her in death on Nov. 24, 2012.
Phyllis helped run the family farm near St. Johns and was very active in the Lowe Methodist Church and community. Later the family moved to St. Johns, where Phyllis worked as a legal secretary and eventually became the county court clerk. She was an active member of the Congregational Church in St. Johns. Phyllis and John retired to the Suttons Bay area in 1985 and were very active members of the Suttons Bay Congregational Church and volunteered assistance for Sharecare. Phyllis enjoyed music, flower gardening and sharing her bountiful love. Her beautiful smile will be missed.
Phyllis is survived by her son, Phillip (Bev) Anderson; granddaughters, Autumn (Don) Jurek and Carrie (Noe) Mosqueda; grandsons, Paul (Hollie) Anderson, John (Roxanne) Gleason and Daniel Gleason; great-grandchildren, Noah, Oliver and Henry Jurek, Cole and Eli Anderson, Karina Mosqueda and Coralee Gleason; nieces and nephews, Linda (Robert) Williams, Maureen (Dale) Scott, Debra (Rod) Brethauer, John M. (Laura) Anderson, Sandy (Bill) Buyak and Scott (Rhonda) Sousley. In addition to her husband of 67 years, Phyllis was preceded in death by her son, Michael; her daughter, Karen Hall; and nephew, Jeremy Lewis.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of French Manor Assisted Living and Hospice of Michigan for their loving care.
A memorial celebration of life service wias held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m., at the Suttons Bay Congregational Church. The Rev. Dr. Robin Carden will officiate.
Burial will be at Lowe Cemetery in St. Johns June 5, 2016 at 12:30. Friends and family will gather at Lowe cemetery for a brief ceremony of remembrance for the lives of Karen Hall and Phyllis Anderson. A light luncheon will follow at the nearby Lowe United Methodist Church.
Memorial donations may be directed to the Suttons Bay Congregational Church, PO Box 70, Suttons Bay, MI 49682. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.martinson.info. Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau.
Barbara Kay Arnold
Barbara Kay Arnold, age 69, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.
Services will be held at a later date.
She was born November 17, 1946, the daughter of Collin and Cora (May) Davis. Barbara gradated from Elsie High School with the class of 1964. She worked for Fisher Body in Lansing, Michigan, and retired in 2005. She enjoyed listening to old country music and NASCAR. Barbara also liked to read.
She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly and Rocki Wicker, 2 sons, George Arnold and Mark Arnold, stepchildren, Linda and Terry Fasel, Sharon and Jim Blonshine, Nancy Arnold, 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, sister, Pam Varney, Carolynn and Jesse VanDeCreek, Rita Harper, Debbie and Charlie Brown, brothers Jim and Rene’ Davis, Robert and Pam Davis, Keith Davis, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, and a sister Pat Whipple.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.
Anolah J. Moore
Anolah J. Moore of St. Johns died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the age of 94. She was born June 28, 1921 in Lake Odessa, MI the daughter of Edward and Hazel (Eldridge) Haney. Anolah enjoyed golfing and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She worked for the Michigan Department of Public Health retiring in 1974. On September 29, 1939 she married Charles Moore and he preceded her in death in August of 2005.
Surviving is a daughter, Margaret (Tom) Webb of St. Johns; two sons, Edward (Mary) Moore of Grand Ledge and Richard (Jane) Moore of Cadillac; eight grandchildren; twenty one great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and a special niece, Al Moore.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Interment will take place 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive relatives and friends Saturday, 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
Marriage licenses filed the week of May 16, 2016
Trent William Feldpausch, 27 of Fowler and Chelsea Lynn Miller, 23 of Fowler
Craig Allen Page, 53 of East Lansing and Laura Lee Fahey, 58 of East Lansing
Brett Lee Ritter, 25 of DeWitt and Jaclyn Joelle Cross, 23 of DeWitt
Randolph Scott Lea, 61 of Eagle and Lorraine Adele Chouinard, 52 of Eagle
Patrick Michael Garner, 28 of Lansing and Macie Jo Blanche, 26 of Lansing
Blane Thomas Emery, 36 of Lansing and Kristin Michele Dropping, 34 of Lansing
Lyle Robert Nowlin, 28 of Westphalia and Tracie Lynn Flanigan, 33 of Westphalia
Blake Alexander Strank, 26 of Eaton Rapids and Lindsey Rebecca Pung, 24 of Fowler
Scott Joseph Simon, 24 of St. Johns and Holly Elizabeth Fox, 22 of Westphalia
Brian James Van Wyck, 31 of Gorham, Maine and Carolyn Maria Pratt, 28 of Grand Ledge
Joseph Edward Scott, 26 of Alamogordo, New Mexico and Nicole Lynne Bendt, 23 of DeWitt
Crystal Joy Thayer, 27 of DeWitt and Samantha Ann Weber, 30 of DeWitt
Divorce decrees filed the weeks of May 16, 2016
Curry, Drew E and Derek S
Nemcik, James Daniel and Amber Joy
Anthes, Vicki S and Blake A
Swadley, Sarah Somer-Kelley and Brandon David-Abbott