Obituaries
Wayne Wallace Beaufore
Wayne Wallace Beaufore of St. Johns, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the age of 81. He was born April 6, 1935 in St. Johns the son of Reginald and Velma (Stichler) Beaufore. Wayne was a graduate of Rodney B. Wilson High School in St. Johns, Class of 1953 and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. For many years he was very active in Golden Gloves Boxing and St. Johns Youth Baseball. Wayne was inducted into the Lansing Sports Hall of Fame in 2008 and the Michigan Golden Gloves Hall of Fame in 2007 Wayne retired from Federal Mogul in 1996 with 38 years of service. On August 17, 1957 he married Agnes (Aggie) Simmon and she survives him.
Also surviving are four sons, Michael, Douglas (Renee), Timothy Beaufore all of St. Johns and Spencer (Annie) Beaufore of Dublin, OH; grandchildren, Amanda (David) Williamson, Taylor Moenck, Lucas and Jane Beaufore; one brother, Darwin; one sister, Sharyl (Harry) Powers; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jerri Ann Beaufore (Paul) Shauger, Mary Ellen Simmon, Mary Lou Rademacher, Ellen (Louis) Pline, Lucy (Denis) McCrumb, Mark, David, Michael and Steve (Jan) Simmon and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Lynne; two sisters-in-law, Hila Beaufore and Gertrude Simmon; four brothers-in-law, Thomas, Francis and Dan Simmon and Dennis Rademacher.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns, with Deacon Marv Robertson officiating. Interment will follow at Reed Cemetery in Victor Township. The family will receive relatives and friends 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. A Rosary will be prayed at 3:00 PM and a Vigil Service will be held at 7:30 PM Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Sparrow Hospice of Clinton County or a charity of donor’s choice.
Lillian Virginia Law
Lillian Virginia Law, age 91, of St. Johns, Michigan passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, Michigan.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Quentin Nuttmann officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 14, 2016 from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at 2:00 P.M.
Lillian was born in Riley Township, Michigan on October 29, 1924 the daughter of Richard and Florence (Irrer) Rossow and was a lifelong resident of Riley Township. She graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School with the class of 1942. Lillian married Robert W. Law on August 12, 1944 in Florence, SC. Robert passed away on February 24, 1992. Lillian retired from Federal-Mogul Corporation in 1977. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Riley Twp. Lillian and her husband were former owners of Kwick-Kook in St. Johns. She loved art and was a china painter since 1945, leaving many beautiful pieces of hand painted china.
She is survived by her cousin Yvonne and William Flegler of St. Johns, MI, their children; Scott and Dana Flegler, parents of Collin, Makayla and Nicholas, Vickie and James Coon, parents of Olyvia, and Kristie and Mike Fleischmann, parents of Evan and Wesley, cousin Larry and Phyllis Irrer of St. Johns, MI, their children; Kevin and Renee Irrer, parents of MacKenzie, Ryan, and Trent, and Shelly and Patrick Watts, parents of Ricole and Morgan, cousin Darlene and James McCarty of Fairhope, AL, their children; Timothy and Michelle McCarty, parents of T.J., Jessie, and DD, Michelle and Philip Smith, parents of Michael and Rachel, brother-in-law Allen and Louise Law of St. Johns, MI, sister-in-law Ruth Law of Grand Ledge, MI. Lillian is also survived by many nieces and nephews and special friends. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her son Brent Robin Law, who was killed in action on July 21, 1970.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter Lutheran School, St. Peter Lutheran School Scholarship or Brent Law Memorial Fund – St. Peter Lutheran. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.
Debra L. Spicer
Debra L. Spicer of St. Johns, died Friday, August 5, 2016 at the age of 59. She was born April 27, 1957 in Salem, MA the daughter of Roy and Theresa (Levesque) Spicer. Debra was a graduate of St. Johns High School, Class of 1975 and worked for the State of Michigan for several years. She loved children and enjoyed doing cross stitch. Higgins Lake was a favorite place for her and she loved going there and spending time on the beach with family and friends.
Surviving are two sisters, Donna VanBelkum and Pam (Randy) Barber; one brother, Jeffrey (Suanne) Spicer all of St. Johns; niece and nephews, Derek VanBelkum, Desiree Heathman, Joshua Spicer and Matthew Spicer; great nieces and nephew, Makenna, Uriah and Katherine. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns with Pastor Rick Shaull officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends from 5:00 P.M. until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Ashley Care Center 103 Wallace St. Ashley, MI 48806.
Marriage licenses filed the week of August 1, 2016
Armando Rodriguez, 46 of Ovid and Tabitha Lin Steele, 33 of Ovid
Andrew James Bewell, 26 of St. Johns and Ashley Marie Bertram, 26 of St. Johns
Craig Duane Coulter, 26 of St. Johns and Kayla Marie Bowles, 25 of Laingsburg
Christian Michael Braun, 34 of East Lansing and Kelsey Lynn Hirn, 24 of East Lansing
William Keith Hehrer, 26 of Ovid and Michelle Lee Witt, 26 of St. Johns
Robert James Blunt, 33 of Elsie and Allison Royce Leader, 30 of Elsie
Sherman Walter Jabrocki, 25 of St. Johns and Raelyn Elizabeth Marie Lindsey, 23 of St. Johns
Jonathan Thomas Stahly, 22 of St. Johns and Madison Mary Hutton, 22 of St. Johns
Ryan David Hasselbach, 25 of Laingsburg and Victoria Suzanne Miller, 25 of Laingsburg
Levi Joseph Painter, 21 of Laingsburg and Emily Grace Broekhuizen, 20 of Holland
Ryan John Gilbert, 36 of Laingsburg and Lanai Joyce Anne Bell, 38 of Laingsburg
Divorce decrees filed the week of August 1, 2016
Toth, David Alan and Barbara Gail
Fitzgerald, Erin and Jonathan
David W. Wright of St. Johns, MI, died Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the age of 68. He was born October 8, 1947 in Carson City, MI the son of Wendell and Dessie (Cooper) Wright. David was a graduate of Fulton High School, Class of 1965 and retired from General Motors as a die setter after 33 years of service. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed deer hunting, fishing in Florida and was a life member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. On July 23, 1966 he married Carol Boots and they just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. 
Evelyn C. Henning, of St. Johns, MI, died Monday, August 1, 2016 at the age of 82. She was born January 2, 1934 in Flint, MI the daughter of Edward and Marie (Staley) Hahn. Evelyn was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns and an Air Force veteran. She volunteered for many years at Clinton Memorial Hospital and the Bement Library in St. Johns. She enjoyed doing all types of art projects, knitting and crocheting, and loved fishing, especially the fishing trips to Canada with her husband and friends. On December 26, 1953 she married Dean Henning and he survives her. 
Gary L. Spellman of St. Johns, MI, died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the age of 69. He was born August 19, 1946 in Muskegon, MI the son of Fredrick and Dorothy Elizabeth (Johnson) Spellman. Gary had a great interest in history, was an avid reader, loved to discuss politics and taking walks with his dogs. He worked for the Kroger Co. for over 42 years, retiring in 2013. 
Nathan R. Sherman, 18 of St. Johns, MI died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 27, 2016 following complications from surgery on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Nathan was born on March 14, 1998 in Lansing, MI the son of Timothy and Barbara M. (Gunn) Sherman. Nathan graduated from St. Johns High School with the Class of 2016 and was enrolled in the Auto Diesel Institute at Baker College to start this fall. Nathan was a car enthusiast, loved cooking, eating, Hawaii after his band trip there; and he loved life and his friends. He played saxophone in the St. Johns High School Band.
Sandra K. Rewerts, 72 of Ovid, MI died on Friday, July 22, 2016 at Hospice House of Mid Michigan. Sandra was born on February 1, 1944 in Ovid the daughter of Kenneth and Beulah (Miller) Young. She was married to Richard Rewerts and he preceded her in death in 2010.
Melody Gay Saltman age 55, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, Michigan.
Trellis Mary Schneider age 87, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.
Kenneth Walter McNalley, age 64, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Hospice House of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI.
Betty A. Halitsky, 65 of Ithaca and formerly of St. Johns, MI died suddenly on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Betty was born on March 22, 1951 in St. Johns, MI the daughter of Emil and Mary (Hornak) Kus. She graduated from St. Johns High School in 1969 and attended Lansing Community College receiving a Medical Transcriptionist certificate. On October 3, 1970 she married Ted K. Halitsky in St. Johns. Betty loved feeding the birds, doing their home decorating and going antiquing. 
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Kirby age 72, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. 
Marjorie Lea Erickson, 65 of rural Ashley, MI passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 after battling cancer. She was born May 22, 1951 in Carson City, MI the daughter of Richard and Leatha (Hinton) Troub, and they preceded her in death. Margie graduated from Fulton High School with the Class of 1969. She resided most of her life in the Ashley area. She married Michael Erickson October 25, 1969, and they lived in Georgia for ten months after Mike’s return from a tour in Vietnam, they then returned to Ashley and their employment. Margie was a devoted daughter, wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed camping and golfing, but most important were Sunday BBQ’s and time spent at their cabin with family. Her grandchildren have been her pride and joy. Marjorie retired from the State of Michigan Lottery Division after 14 years of service. 
Shirley Ann Benedict, 82, beloved wife of Gerald Benedict (Jerry) passed away on July 15, 2016 in Sandpoint, Idaho following several months of increasing health problems.
Bernard Clarence (Bernie) Neller, 93, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns.
Pauline B Feldpausch age 92, of Fowler, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at her daughter’s home.
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. 
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.
Roy Arnold Frechen age 96, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.
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. 
Lucille Maxine (Hall) Ordway passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 at the age of 93. She was born April 5, 1923 in Beal City, MI the daughter of Rueben and Frances (Henning) Hall. Lucille was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler, MI and the Clinton County Senior Center in St. Johns. She was a Clinton Memorial Hospital retiree where she worked in the Dietary Department. On June 29, 1946 she married the love of her life, Aaron Ordway, in St. Johns and he preceded her in death in December 1991. 
Arline Rose Smith, age 79, of Fowler, MI, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016, at her home.
Leta Mae Nichols passed away at the age of 100 on July 2, 2016. She was born November 30, 1915 to Frank and Beatrice (Longcor) Nichols. Leta graduated from Lansing Eastern in 1936, enrolled in insurance courses through MSU and became a licensed insurance agent. She retired in 1971 as a partner in the former Stanton Agency. She loved to travel, play cards, hand quilt and was a member of the Lansing Women’s Insurance Association.
Chad Jeffrey Love of Laingsburg, MI, died on Friday, July 1, 2016, at the age of 43 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on May 25, 1973, the son of Jack and Karen (Spitzley) Love.
Agnes Regina Cole, age 73, of Fowler, MI, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.
Richard D Taylor, age 86 of St. Johns, Michigan passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI.
William A. Harris Sr. “Bill”, age 66 of St. Johns, Michigan passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 at his home with his family.
Donald E. Adair died Thursday, June 30, 2016 at the age of 86. He was born February 24, 1930 in Bennington Twp., Shiawassee County, MI the son of Raymond Adair and Nellie (Ferman) George. Don attended the Duplain Church of Christ, was an Army and Marine Corps veteran and a member of the Elsie American Legion Post #502 for 33 years. He was an avid bowler and golfer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with family and friends. Don retired in March of 1990 as an inspector for Federal Mogul Corporation. On November 28, 1959 he married Iola Levey Trowbrige and she preceded him in death in 2008. 
Derek M. Henning died Friday, June 17, 2016 at the age of 42. He was born January 28, 1974 in Carson City, MI the son of Michael and Shirley (Clandening) Henning. Derek was a graduate of St. Johns High School, Class of 1992 and attended Ferris State University. He was a self-employed licensed builder. 
Agnes Cecelia Argersinger, age 89, of Mason, MI, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 in Mason, MI.
Tammie Catherine Davis of Onaway Michigan, formerly of Maple Rapids, Michigan, left this earth on June 26, 2016, and entered into the arms of her Heavenly Father.
Bernice Louise Serrell (nee: Struntz; Findley), age 94 of Elk Rapids, passed away on June 27, 2016. 
Paul D. Halstead, 81 of rural St. Johns passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016. Paul was born on February 11, 1935 the son of John W. and Evelyn M. (Diller) Halstead. He graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. On October 15, 1960 he married Ruth Ann Wisner in Lansing, MI. Paul worked at General Motors-Oldsmobile Division until his retirement and he was always a farmer at heart. He enjoyed doing chainsaw carvings of animals, travel, especially to Alaska, and helping others. Paul attended the First Baptist Church.
Alan L. “Boney” Childers, age 64, of St. Johns, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at his home.
John Dean Wickwire age 59, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at his home.
Gertrude Rose Arens, age 90 of Fowler, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Ingham County Medical Care Facility, Okemos, Michigan. Gert was born May 17, 1926 in Fowler, Michigan the daughter of Edward and Antoinette (Simon) Schueller and resided all of her life in Fowler. She married Don Arens on November 20, 1950 in Fowler. He passed away on March 5, 2013. Gert was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Alma Jean Davis (Bower), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, age 90, of St. Johns, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 19, 2016; in the Centennial farmhouse where she raised her family, surrounded by loved ones singing Amazing Grace.
Brandon Clark White, Jr., age 83, passed away on June 16, 2016 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living Facility in Caro, Michigan. Brandon was born on March 15, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Brandon and Mabel White. Brandon married Mary Annette Turner on November 17, 1956 and she preceded him in death on October 26, 2015. 
Ambrose William Schueller, age 78 of Ashley, Michigan passed away Sunday June 19, 2016 at Carson City Hospital, Carson City, Michigan.
Mark R. Howard of St. Johns formerly of St. Louis, MI, died Monday, June 13, 2016 at the age of 53. He was born May 29, 1963 in Carson City, MI the son of Rex and Gladys (Theu) Howard. Mark served in the Marines, was a former UAW member, completed training becoming a Master Gardener and earned an Associate’s Degree in alternative energy. Mark was a retired Federal Mogul machine operator. 
Lorina Anna Sillman passed into the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the age of 90. She was born April 10, 1926 in Riley Township, Clinton County, MI the daughter of William and Elsie (Sehlke) Horman. Lorina was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and a member of St. Peter Ladies Aide. Lorina graduated from Fowler High School and was a member of the basketball team. She enjoyed time spent with family and friends, tending to her vegetable garden, admiring birds in her yard, and loved playing Euchre, as well as attending her grandchildren’s many events. On November 7, 1945 she married Elden Sillman. They were married for nearly 60 years until his passing in 2005. She retired from the State of Michigan, Department of Treasury as an accountant with 28 years of service. 
Phyllis E. Cartwright of St. Johns, died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the age of 93. She was born May 26, 1923 in Jackson, MI the daughter of Joseph and Stella (Chmielwska) Moczarski. Phyllis enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing bingo and loved spending time with her family. In her younger years she liked going to dances. On May 23, 1942 she married William Cartwright and he preceded her in death in August 2006. 
Randy R. Robinson, 52 of St. Johns died due to a vehicle/bicycle accident in Eaton County, MI on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Randy was born on June 1, 1964 in Lansing, MI the son of Frank and Helen (Laing) Robinson. He graduated from Laingsburg High School in 1982 and had taken some classes at LCC. He was employed as a Certified Fire Supression Designer for DeLau Fire Services in Lansing, MI. On April 2, 2001 he married Tammy M. Bentoske in Jamaica. Randy loved bicycling, power boating at Mackinaw and Grand Haven, bow hunting, going to Mackinaw Island, and all sports. He was a hard working man and enjoyed helping his family.
Leon A. Brewbaker died on June 6, 2016. He was born on March 26, 1926, in Elsie, Michigan Rochester Colony to Carl and Beatrice (Fischer) Brewbaker. He grew up in Elsie and graduated from Elsie High School in 1943. He had two brothers – Donald and Duane, and one sister June all who predeceased him; and two sisters – Betty Boog and Virginia Devereaux who survive him. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII, was trained as a Nose gunner on a B-24 Bomber and was stationed in the Panama Canal. In 1949 he attended Ferris State College receiving an Associate Degree in Business then furthered his education toward the insurance profession by taking additional training classes. 
John L. Rawson of St. Johns, died Sunday, June 5, 2016 at the age of 62. He was born February 17, 1954 in Lansing, MI the son of Lyle and Helga (Niedermeyer) Rawson. John enjoyed fishing, NASCAR Racing, being outdoors and spending time with family. He attended the Assembly of God Church and was a retired construction worker.