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Obituaries<\/strong>
\nDorothy Whitford<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"whiteford_dorothy\"Dorothy Whitford died on March 9, 2016 at age 96, a life well-lived, well-loved, and an inspiration for all who knew her. Dorothy was born to Sam and Barbara (Zehr) Slagell on May 1, 1919 in Gratiot County, MI. She lived in that area for her entire life. Her family had moved from Illinois to Michigan to farm and were one of the founding families of the Bethel Mennonite Church where she participated her whole life. Dorothy was a person of devout faith, who committed each day to living what she believed. Family, friends, neighbors and strangers were always welcomed at her home where they shared in her kindness, good cooking laughter, and music. Dorothy was an excellent musician from her early childhood and throughout her adult life, a love she passed on to her children. Her infectious sense of humor was always present.<\/p>\n

Dorothy also loved gardening, canning and freezing the food she produced. Always adventurous, she learned to clog in her 60’s, wrote her life story in her 70’s, and recorded a CD of her music called “Ma’s Homespun Fun” in her 80’s.
\nShe was married to Gene Whitford, her beloved husband for 78 years and he survives her. They both loved farming and its lifestyle. Together they raised four children on their farm.<\/p>\n

Dorothy’s surviving children and grandchildren include: son Leslie and his children, Jose, Luanne and Kelly; daughter Barbara Elaine Slagel (Gene) and her children, Faith and Steve; daughter-in-law, Judy Whitford and her children, Marianne, Kristi, Tim and Jeff; and son Eldon (Ann) and his children, Angi, Michelle and Josh. Dorothy and Gene have 19 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Gary and daughter-in-law, Marilyn, as well as 4 siblings, Earl Slagell, Ralph Slagell, Ollie Slagell and Marie Kindel. Her sister Viola Bontrager and brother Harold Slagell also survive.<\/p>\n

The family will receive friends and relatives at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home<\/a>, St. Johns on Friday, March 11, 2016, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Funeral services will be held at Bethel Mennonite Church, Ashley, MI on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Steve Slagell officiating. Burial will be at Collier Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice.<\/p>\n

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Maurice Horski<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"horski_maurice\"Maurice (Maury) Horski, 94, died March 4, 2016. He was born to Louis and Mary (Swider) Horski on August 10, 1921, in Locke Township. He grew up in the Owosso area with his siblings Joseph, Edward, Margaret (Sherman), Elizabeth (Figg), and Barbara (Page) who all predeceased him. He graduated from Owosso High School, received a B.S. from MSU, and earned a Masters in Education from Univ. of Minnesota. Maury served as a 1st Lt. in the Army Infantry in WW II. While in the army he met his future wife, Eloda Felber, in La Crosse, WI. <\/p>\n

\"horski_maurice2\"Together they had four children: David (Millie) Horodynski, Susan (David) Droscha, Sandra, and Jean (Stan) Walker. He spent most of his working life as a high school teacher in Mich. and Minn., his most memorable being in St Johns, MI. Later in life he worked as a pharmaceutical salesman. He also enjoyed spending time and helping out at Riverwood Golf Course in Mt. Pleasant. <\/p>\n

Maury is survived by his son and daughters, his good friend Marion Kern, 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, brothers-in-law, and a host of nieces and nephews. <\/p>\n

A viewing will be held 4:00pm Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI; 6:00pm Prayer Services. Remembrances in Maury’s name may be made to St. Mary Cathedral, 219 Seymour, Lansing, MI 48933. Lansing, MI. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes<\/a>, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI. <\/p>\n

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Paul Edward Droste<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"droste_paul\"Paul Edward Droste, age 73, our loving husband, father, and grandfather went home to his Lord on March 3, 2016. Born September 17, 1942 in Fowler, MI. Paul begin his work career at age 9, working in the mint fields in St. Johns, and later at Andy\u2019s IGA. Paul began his 46 year career at M & M Distributing as a truck driver and salesman, then as the warehouse manager, and later became an owner, until his retirement. Paul was an active member of St. Therese Church for 49 years. He enjoyed boating, trips to the casinos, playing cards, and remote controlled boats and cars. Most important to Paul was his family and spending time with his grandkids.<\/p>\n

Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Bernadette M. Droste; daughter, Angela Penner Sevenski; 2 sons, Brian & Paula Droste, and Chris and Marisol Smith; grandchildren Nicole (fianc\u00e9, Erik Ragan) Penner, Jared Penner, Anna Sevenski, Bailee Droste, JP Droste, Becket Droste, Braden Smith, and Ava Smith; sisters, Lucille Howard, and Juliane Snater; brothers, Jim Droste, Art Droste, and Richard Droste; many other family members and friends. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Laurina; and sister, Donna Karber and brother, Roy.<\/p>\n

Visitation is from 2-4, 6-8 P.M. Sunday with a 7:00 P.M. Vigil Service in the Tiffany Funeral Home<\/a>, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing. Funeral Liturgy is 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 7, 2016 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 102 Randolph St, Lansing with Fr. John Fain presiding. Viewing will be from 10 to 11 A.m. Monday at St. Therese. Rite of committal Gunnisonville Cemetery in DeWitt Twp. Contributions may be made to St. Therese\u2019s St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank in memory of Paul. <\/p>\n

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Floyd Hayden<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"hayden_floyd\"Floyd Hayden passed away February 29, 2016 at the age of 72. He was born on August 11, 1943 in Sturgis, Michigan, the son of Harold and Jayne (Faust-Stayner) Hayden. Floyd married Nancy Brown on July 11, 1970 in Royal Oak, Michigan and she survives him.<\/p>\n

He is also survived by sons, Jonathan (Candace) Hayden, Matthew Hayden and William R. Gerhardstein; grandchildren, Payne, Lara and Tess Hayden, Sarah and Isaiah Cady; his brothers, Bruce (Chris), Myron (Judith) and Maurice (Jackie) Hayden and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents.<\/p>\n

Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m.on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 109 Linden Street, St. Johns, Michigan with Fr. Michael Williams presiding.<\/p>\n

The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Marriage licenses filed the week of February 29, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sergey Olegovich Dashevskiy, 41 of East Lansing and Alicia Ann Hudson, 42 of East Lansing <\/p>\n

Michael Matthew Bjorne, 44 of DeWitt and Laura Lyn-Ann Bassett, 46 of St. Johns<\/p>\n

James Craig Buddenborg, 33 of DeWitt and Amber Renee Roberts, 33 of DeWitt<\/p>\n

David Michael Carnes, 56 of Gadsden, Alabama and Kerry Renee Stock, 51 of St. Johns<\/p>\n

Jack William Thompson III, 35 of DeWitt and Amanda Kay King, 33 of DeWitt<\/p>\n

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Divorce decrees filed the week of February 29, 2016 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Carew, Salina Anne and Cody Michael <\/p>\n

Freiburger, Kimberly Joy and Lucas Richard <\/p>\n

Ockert, Louise Victoria and Stacey Lynn-David <\/p>\n

Holmes, Frank Dee and Shara Lyn <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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