Obituaries
Adrienne K. Gutzki
Adrienne K. Gutzki age 25, of Alma, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, June 3, 2016 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel 104 E. Cass Street, St. Johns, Michigan.
Adrienne was born on March 24, 1991 in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Christopher E. and Nanette K. (Clark) Gutzki. She resided most of her life in St. Johns, Michigan.
Adrienne worked at Tony’s Restaurant in St. Louis, MI. She enjoyed outdoor activities and visiting her dad at the lake. Adrienne loved spending time with her nephew and nieces. She was an animal lover and loved bargain hunting with her mother. Adrienne will be remembered for her giving heart and willingness to help others. She also had a love of music and quoted many lyrics from her favorite songs.
She is survived by her mother Nanette and Harold Warr, of St. Johns, MI, father Christopher Gutzki and Shana Throop of Houghton Lake, MI, 2 sisters; Abi and Jeremy Heimsoth of St. Johns, MI, Audrey and Aaron Kemp of St. Johns, MI. Adrienne is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other loving family.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society Lansing, MI or To Write Love on her Arms (addiction specialists) www.twloha.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes-Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.
Lucille Seeley
Lucille Seeley, 94, of Maple Rapids, Michigan passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 at her home.
Funeral Services will be at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, 104 E. Cass Street, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, June 3, 2016, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindle officiating. Burial will be held at North Star Cemetery, North Star, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
Lucille was born in St. Louis, Michigan on May 25, 1922 the daughter of James and Zelma (Seeley) Palmer. She graduated from Ithaca High School. Lucille was a homemaker who enjoyed her family very much.
Memorial may be made to the wishes of the family. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes-Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.
Julie Marie Karber
Julie Marie Karber, 48, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Hazel Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at Smith Family Funeral Homes-Osgood Chapel, 104 East Cass Street, St. Johns, Michigan 48879. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. A luncheon will take place at St. Johns Columbian Hall following the burial at the cemetery.
Julie was born on June 26, 1967 in St. Johns, MI to Larry and Joyce (Simon) Karber. Julie graduated from St. Johns High School with the class of 1985 and went on to attend Michigan State University receiving a degree in communications. Julie loved spending time with animals. She was very outgoing and enjoyed talking to people. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
She is survived by her mother Joyce Karber, brothers; Dean and Carol Karber, John and Kathleen Karber, fiancé Andrew Clark, and brother in law Daniel Jorae. She is also survived by 7 nieces and nephews and many loving aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her father and sisters; Karen, Sharon and Janis.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic School Education Fund or Ingham County Humane Society. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.
Donald W. Hettinger
Donald W. Hettinger, 78 of rural Ovid died at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Don was born on March 14, 1938 in Ovid the son of Vern and Eleanor (Welter) Hettinger. On June 20, 1959 he married Janice Love in Ovid, MI.
He had worked as a machinist on power brakes for Midland Ross Co. in Owosso. In 1980 he purchased and operated BJ’S Gasoline Station in Ovid until 1988. Don loved playing cards, going to the casino, the Midland Ross retirees coffee hour and being involved with his grandchildren and great grandchildren’s sporting activities.
Don is survived by his wife Janice and children Brian (Theresa) Hettinger of Fremont, MI, Jeff (Brenda) Hettinger of Owosso, MI , and Connie (Mike) Walter of Ovid, MI; grandchildren Leah (Eric) Rasch of Ovid, Liza (Kansas) Kusnier of Elsie, Lexa Hettinger and Logan Hettinger both of Fremont, MI, Rachel (Tyler) Capony of Lansing, Daniel and Katlyn Hettinger both of Owosso, MI., Brandon, Dylan and Megan Walter all of Ovid; 6 great grandsons, and nephew Mark Pollard. Don was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Donna Hettinger and Doris Pollard and nephew Randy Pollard.
Funeral services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home in St. Johns on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Memorials are suggested to Sparrow Hospice or Owosso Hospice.
Lila Fern Argersinger
Lila Fern Argersinger, 99, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, Michigan.
Funeral Services will be at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, 104 E. Cass Street, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 with Chris McNeilly officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Lila was born August 22, 1916 in Gratiot County, Michigan the daughter of Charles Wesley and Isabelle (Yerks) Johnson. Lila married Hugh C. Argersinger on October 25, 1934. He passed away on November 11, 1981. She resided most of her life in St. Johns, Michigan. Lila enjoyed playing Bingo and going to the casino. She spent winters in Florida. Lila also loved her miniature schnauzers and enjoyed dancing. Lila and her husband were past members of the Ashley Sportsman’s Club.
She is survived by her son LaVerne and Jeannette Argersinger of St. Johns, MI, daughter LaVone Suski of Owosso, MI, daughter Hazel and Wendell Myers of Canton, GA, daughter Wanda and Larry Lockwood of St. Johns, MI, son Richard and Judy Argersinger of St. Johns, MI, son Melvin and Marilyn Argersinger of St. Johns, MI, daughter Sharon Pease of Hauchuca City, AZ, son Alden Argersinger of Elsie, MI, daughter Sandra and Ken Price of Blaine, TN, daughter Beverly Gee of Davie, FL. Lila is also survived by many, many grandchildren and many, many, many great grandchildren, several great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes-Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.
Marriage licenses filed the week of May 23, 2016
Joseph Thomas Malloy, 29 of Laingsburg and Samantha Rae Parks, 26 of Laingsburg
Richard W. Hehrer, 26 of St. Johns and Gabrielle Dawn Young, 24 of St. Johns
Robert Lee Wallace, 68 of Grand Ledge and Susan Lynn Kiter, 62 of Laingsburg
Joshua Mikel Garey, 34 of Laingsburg and Sara Ann LaSota, 34 of Laingsburg
Michael Paul Rose, 50 of St. Johns and Melissa Lynette Butgereit, 38 of St. Johns
Aurelio Lara Vallin Jr., 53 of St. Johns and Brandy VanSickler Stowell, 42 of St. Johns
Travis John Pohl, 28 of Farwell and Elizabeth Ann Smith, 25 of DeWitt
Dominic Edward Schneider, 23 of Westphalia 48894 and Bethany Rose Thelen, 22 of Westphalia
Jeffery Thomas Smith, 57 of Laingsburg and Meri Jean McGinnis, 51 of Elsie
Ricci Lauren Spagnuolo, 34 of St. Johns and Cortney Lynne Stollsteimer, 33 of St. Johns
Kyle Austin Vegh, 22 of Bath and Hilary SueAnne Rolff, 25 of Bath
Vincent Zane Towne II, 46 of St. Johns and Paula Ann LaLonde, 48 of St. Johns
Divorce decrees filed the week of May 23, 2016
Cooper, Tricia Luella and Kristopher John
Schaefer, Ann Marie and Daniel Joseph
Williams, Debra Ann and Ronnie Gale
Halick, Thomas A. and Susan Lynn
Huff, Colleen Mary-Skippy and Timothy William
Barber, Darlene and David Arthur
Jackson, Lisa Kay and Stephen Richard
Thelen, Linda K. and Kurt J.