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Rev. Msgr. Raymond Goehring
Rev. Msgr. Raymond Goehring of Grand Ledge was born July 17, 1938 to the late Robert J. and L. Margaret (Troutwine) Goehring in Cincinnati, OH and was born into eternal life on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at age 84. After graduating from Central Catholic High School in Toledo, OH, he attended Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary of the West, where he earned his Bachelors of Arts Degree, attended St. John’s Provincial Seminary where he earned the equivalency of a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and was admitted to graduate studies in canon law at The Catholic University of America. He was awarded his pontifical degree of Licentiate in Canon Law in 1997.
He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Lansing on June 6, 1964 and was named Reverend Monsignor on June 29, 2000. He served as Associate Pastor of St. Michael Catholic Church, Flint MI, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, East Lansing and St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns. He later served as Pastor of St. James Catholic Church, Mason and St. Joseph Catholic Church, Owosso. He served as parochial administrator of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bellevue. He was so proud that he could help lead the congregation in the construction of the new church. He assisted in pastoral ministry at Immaculate Heart of Mary and Resurrection parishes in Lansing.
He served the Diocese of Lansing as a licensed judge of the Marriage Tribunal for 29 years, 10 years as Judicial Vicar, as well as assisting tribunals in other dioceses. He also served on many local, state and national committees and commissions. He authored many articles and spoke at national conferences as an authority on Canon Law. He enjoyed giving mission appeals for the Diocese of Mendi in Papua New Guinea.
The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Cathedral with The Most Reverend Earl Boyea presiding and Rev. Monsignor George Michalek preaching. The Rite of Committal will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. He will lie in state beginning Friday at 9:00 AM at the church.
Bobby Lee Malek
Bobby Lee “Bob” Malek, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, Michigan.
Cremation has taken place. A private family memorial will take place at a later date.
Bob was born in St. Johns, Michigan, on January 7, 1949, the son of Charles and Anna (Havelka) Malek. Bob attended Dagget Country School and graduated from Ashley High School with the class of 1967. While in high school, he was active in Future Farmers of America and obtained his state degree of which he was very proud. On May 24, 1969 he married Kendra Kindel, at the Ashley United Methodist Church, Ashley, Michigan.
He retired from Dana Corporation in 2000, and continued his passion of farming until the time of his passing. His love of farming started at an early as he grew up on the family farm in Ashley, MI. We regret he couldn’t see it become a centennial farm in 2026. He enjoyed, as a teenager, his business of raising chickens and selling eggs. He still had a small flock and visited them many times a day. Bob loved taking walks down the lane around the fields, doing crop inspections. When he had a dog she always went with him. He spent many hours on his bike, with the ever present shovel, cutting out weeds, which had escaped the sprayer or cultivator.
He was an avid watcher of the weather, watching to see if the predicted rain was coming or going. He was a very conscientious farmer and always tried to do things right. He could barely tolerate crooked rows and furrows. Bob was a lifetime member of the ZCBJ Lodge in Bannister, MI. He was very proud of his Czechoslovakian heritage. He loved polka music and for a time danced with his wife in the lodge dance group.
Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to whoever in the family needed it – be it baling, bringing wagons to the field, combining, trucking, plumbing jobs, fixing bikes, and working on the ever present honey-to-do list.
He is survived by his wife Kendra Malek; daughter Erin (Robert) Russell; son Brandon Malek; and son Brian Malek; his grandchildren: Kevin (Alicia), Dustin, Cassie, Kyle, Ethan, Grant (fiancée Kenzie Graham), and Gavin; and great-grandchildren: Layla Russell, Cameron Birdsley, Leo Russell, and Riley Russell. He is also survived by the mother of his four grandsons Shelly Hart; sister Sally (John) Stoll; sisters-in-law: Ruth Malek, Judy Cramer, Wendy Kindel, and brother-in-law Chris (Rhonda) Kindel; and many nieces, nephews, left to treasure his memory. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Anna Malek, parents-in-law Fred and Anita Kindel, brothers: Jerry Malek, Joe Malek; infant brother Charles Malek, infant sister Mary Ann Malek, and brother-in-law Nick Kindel.
We thank God for giving us all the chance to live, learn, and to be loved by Bob. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.
Donald A. Rademacher
Donald A. Rademacher, 78, of St. Johns, Michigan passed away peacefully at his home on March 21, 2023.
Don was born in Portland, Michigan on May 20, 1944, son of Walter and Arlene (Trierweiler) Rademacher. He was the second oldest of seven children. Don’s family moved to St. Johns and he attended St. Johns High School where he played football, basketball and baseball for the Redwings. He graduated in 1962. On May 22, 1965 he married Drucilla (Henning) Rademacher at St. Joseph Catholic Church, and they raised three children in St. Johns. Don and his wife, Drucilla, started their own business, RSI Home Improvement, in 1978 where he worked until his retirement.
Don loved his family, especially his grandkids. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and sportsman. He loved spending time at the lake with his children and grandchildren fishing and boating as well as adventures with them at the family farm. He was a devoted fan of his grandkids and loved watching their athletic, musical and theatrical endeavors.
Don was a generous, hard working, civic minded man who served the community he loved in many roles. He participated as the President of Rotary, a Charter member and President of Firstbank, he was Chairman of the Board at Clinton Memorial Hospital, President of the Cemetery Board, delivered for Meals on Wheels, was on the Sparrow Clinton Foundation Board, he was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and served as an usher; he was on the St. Joseph Church Finance Council, was a Bill Patton Award Recipient, was on the FC Mason Board and helped with Habitat for Humanity.
Don will be missed by his wife of 58 years Drucilla (Henning) Rademacher; his three children, David (Barb) Rademacher, Cheryl (Mike) Maloney and Janice (Brett) Zuver. He was a wonderful grandpa to nine grandchildren: Brendan Zuver, Andrew Rademacher, Katelyn Maloney, Emily (Dylan) Kuch, Cassidy Zuver, Madison Maloney, Rachel Rademacher, Audrey Rademacher and Alexis Maloney. He was a beloved brother of JoAnn (Dan) Becker, Gene (Mary) Rademacher, Kay Rademacher, Daniel (Sue) Rademacher, and Karen (Larry) Carpenter and a loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his biological father, Walter Rademacher; his parents, Norman and Arlene (Trierweiler) Rademacher; his sister, Diane Rademacher; sister-in-law, Sandra (Bell) Rademacher, and nephew, Jeffrey Rademacher.
We would like to thank the many friends who visited, The Care Team Home Health and Hospice, and First Light Home Care. A special thank you to Bonnie, Dawn, Lorraine and Kathy for the loving care provided to Don.
Memorial Visitation will be held at McGeehan Funeral Home, Keck-Coleman Chapel, 1500 Waterford Pkwy, St. Johns on Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 3—7 PM. Vigil Service 7 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 109 Linden Street, St. Johns on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 11 AM, with gathering the hour prior. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the many organizations Don was involved in including Habitat for Humanity, Sparrow Clinton Hospital or The Alzheimer’s Association.
Mona Genevieve Keelean
Mona Genevieve Keelean, a long time resident of St. Johns, died on March 22, 2023 at the age of 87. She was born in Midland, Michigan on April 21, 1935 the daughter of Clare and Carrie (Swinsen) Holcomb and was a graduate of Waterford High School.
On May 21, 1955 she married Frank Keelean in Clarkston, Michigan, and together they enjoyed many years in St. Johns where they owned and operated Keelean Buick-Pontiac-GMC and were an active part of the community. She enjoyed her cabin in Grayling, doted on her grandchildren, and throughout her life loved opportunities to spend time on the local golf courses and play cards with her friends and family. She was always fun-loving, and will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her daughters, Frankie (Gale) Davis, Karen (Todd) Gates, and Julie (Chris) Morey; grandchildren, Lindsay (Keith) VanStrate, Craig (Nicole) Davis, Corey (Alicia) Gates, Taylor (Samantha) Gates, Kaylee (John) Wiseman, Macee Morey, Aubree (Bryce) Grassmid, seven great grandchildren, and many loving extended family members and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and her son, Craig Keelean.
Services will be held privately with interment in Lakeview Cemetery in Clarkston. Memorials may be made in her name to the Dementia Society of America. For further information please visit McGeehan Funeral Home, Keck-Coleman Chapel, St. Johns.