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Sherry Ann Schultz
Sherry Ann Schultz, age 76, of St. Johns, MI passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023.
There will be no services held at this time.
Sherry was born in Highland Park, Michigan on February 17, 1947, the daughter of Andrew Varadi and Margie Lou (Margetson) Saunders.
Sherry was very interested in genealogy. She enjoyed crocheting and liked to travel. Sherry also had a love of books, reading, and watching movies. Her faith and religion was always a big part of her life.
She is survived by her daughter Stacey and Kevin Steiner; son John Schultz; daughter Shannen and Ernest Everts; grandchildren: Devon, Paige, Kaylee, Sarah, Alina, and Jess; great-grandchildren: Tyler, Landon, Ryleigh, Wyatt, Aiden, and James. Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, husband John Schultz, Sr., her granddaughter Gina, grandson Matthew, and sister Tori.
Memorials may be made to Beacon Of Hope Church in St. Johns.
The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.
Chad Curtis Keck
On Sunday, November 19, 2023 our son, brother, uncle and friend, Chad Curtis Keck, unexpectedly died at the age of 39.
Chad was born June 21, 1984 in Lansing, Michigan, the second of four sons to Karen and Curtis Keck. Chad attended St. Johns Public Schools, graduating in 2002. He was active in several high school activities such as jazz band and marching band where he was the drum major his junior and senior years. His interest in computers his last two years of high school helped move him to Lansing Community College where he worked in Information Technology Services as a Systems/Project Coordinator for many years.
Chad was an avid Michigan State University football and basketball fan as well as big Detroit Tigers fan. He loved spending time with family and friends, watching sports, movies, playing board games or just hanging out. Before his health started to decline he enjoyed playing golf. Chad played on a couple of leagues and he and his partner were LCC Golf League Champions in 2007.
Chad had a zest for life, always looking forward to the next adventure or trick to play on family or friends. He would be one of the first to arrive at a party, to help with last minute details and be one of the last to leave, helping clean up. Over the past couple of years his struggles with psoriatic arthritis, chronic extreme depression, anxiety and panic attacks stole the person his family and friends knew as Chad.
Chad’s memory will be cherished by his parents, Karen and Curt Keck; brothers and sisters-in-law, Cory (Erin Csapos), Branden and Ceara and Spencer and Taryn Keck; nieces and nephews, Cora, Mason and Logan Csapos, Selina, Jax, Thompson, Sydney and Savanna Keck; grandfather, Melvin Anderson (Ellen Kerns). Also surviving are several aunts, uncles and cousins. Chad was preceded in death by grandparents, Clarence and Jeannette Keck; grandmother, Dorothy Anderson and uncle, Gary Anderson.
A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023 at McGeehan Funeral Home, Keck-Coleman Chapel, Keck-Coleman Chapel, St. Johns. Interment will follow at Mount Rest Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends 2-8 PM Friday, December 1, 2023 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the National Psoriasis Foundation or an organization that helps battle the disease of depression and anxiety.
Janice Marie Quist
Janice Marie Quist, a beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated nurse, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born on July 9, 1943, in St. Johns, Michigan, to Donald and Georgene (Acker) Hecht.
Janice graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School in St. Johns and Blodgett Nursing School. She devoted her life to her family and in service as a Registered Nurse. For 44 years she worked tirelessly at Blodgett Memorial Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her dedication to her profession was noted by those she served and worked with.
A lover of travel, Janice often journeyed to visit her children and grandchildren. She cherished these visits and the memories they created. Her adventures also included trips with her daughter, Lisa, to see local attractions and friends. Janice also supported and was a member of St. Johns Congregational Church.
Janice will be remembered as a loving mother to her son, Greg (Jennifer) of Beaumont, TX, and daughter, Lisa Quist, of Belleville, MI. She adored her two granddaughters, Katherine and Elizabeth Quist. Her family was her pride and joy, and she loved nothing more than spending time with them.
Janice’s family would like to thank all her friends who have supported our mother and provided cherished friendships throughout the years.
In lieu of flowers, Janice supported the American Heart Association and Compassion International and donations can be sent accordingly.
Visitation will be held from 10 AM to 12 PM on Tuesday, November 21 at Zaagman Memorial Chapel. Funeral service to follow at 12 PM. Interment at Mount Rest Cemetery in St Johns, Michigan.
Scott James McDonald
Scott James McDonald, 37, of Henderson, NV passed away on November 15, 2023 in a plane crash. Born April 16, 1986 in St. Johns, MI.
Scott’s love of aviation started young as he had the opportunity to fly in many planes with family friend Al Schiffer. After graduating from St. Johns High School in 2004, he pursued his Associate and BS degrees in Aviation Flight Technology at Lansing Community College (2011) and Siena Heights University (2012) respectively. Scott purchased the Fixed Based Operation (FBO) DBA as Three Point Aviation, LLC at the Gratiot Community Airport in 2013 and became the Airport Manager and worked as a flight instructor for Crosswinds Aviation (2013-2016). There he found his lifelong calling to not only fly but to help others in their aviation pursuits through instruction.
Scott bought his first aerobatics plane in 2015 and dreamed of attaining his Air Show card which he did in 2019. He moved to Las Vegas in 2016, to fly an Extra 300 at Sky Combat Ace in which he created memorable aerobatic flights for customers in Red Rock Canyon and was given his call sign “McFly”. Scott additionally worked for Thrive Aviation obtaining his A/CE-525 and A/DA-2000 type ratings and most recently obtained his type rating A/B-747-4 for Kalitta Air. His love for flying spilled into his “free” time in which he ferried planes all over the country, instructed new pilots and did over 100 skydives. Scott loved to take his Jeep out to camp and hike and he traveled the world with his fiancé Sara Velez.
Scott never met a stranger and those fortunate enough to spend time with him always walked away feeling as if they had just made a new friend. He was a highly skilled pilot with more than 7,000 hours in more than 75 different aircrafts. He was a 3 time participant in the Reno Air Race Bi-Plane Silver division with a 3rd place finish in 2021. Scott’s life was cut far too short but as family and friends gathered to share memories everyone recognized that he had enough stories to fill multiple lifetimes. Scott will be forever remembered for the smiles and fun that he brought to so many.
Scott is survived by his parents Dennis and Joyce McDonald; sister Karen Mayerik, brother-in-law Joe Mayerik and nieces Julia and Lucy; sister Brenda Keim, brother-in-law Josh Keim and nephews, Ethan and Eli, and nieces Alivia and Evalyn and his beloved fiancé Sara Velez.
Visitation will be held at McGeehan Funeral Home, Keck-Coleman Chapel, 1500 Waterford Parkway, St. Johns, MI on Friday, November 24, from 2:00-8 PM.
A Memorial Service will be held at Pilgrim Global Methodist Church, 2965 W. Parks Road, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, November 25, at 11 AM with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. Friends may gather at the church on Saturday from 10 AM until the time of service. A luncheon will follow at the church.
A second Memorial Service will be held in Las Vegas, NV in mid December (details TBD).
In lieu of flowers, gifts are encouraged for an Aviation Memorial Scholarship fund that is being created in Scott’s honor for future aviators: https://gofund.me/a50964b2
Donna Marie Latimer
Donna Marie (Argersinger) Latimer, a lifelong resident of St. Johns, died on November 16, 2023 at the age of 90. She was the daughter of Fay and Olive (Bailey) Argersinger.
She is survived by daughters, Julie (Mike) Hopkins and Jennifer (Wayne) Newsom; son, Dan Latimer; daughter-in-law Cindy Moore, grandchildren, Kalem Jr. and Aaron (Jamie) Latimer, Rachel (Lany) Burnett, Sara Smith (Ben), Rev. Tiffany Newsom (KB), Cedrick Newsom, and Deanna Latimer (Alex). Two step-grandchildren, Gigi’s eight great grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and five step-great grandchildren. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Latimer, and a son, Kalem Latimer Sr. and a daughter, Amy Latimer.
Her family was her world, always putting their needs before her own.
Donna spent over 30 years working for the St. Johns Reminder. She was a life long member of St. Johns United Methodist Church (Redeemer). Her faith was the center of her life. She was a Sunday school teacher, member of UWF and the church choir.
She was a safe harbor to many throughout her life. If you crossed her doorstep in need, she was there with open arms.
Her wish was that memorial gifts be given to United Women of Faith, Redeemer Church St Johns Campus.
She wanted to be remembered as someone who loved and prayed for those in her life. If you were lucky to be on her prayer list, you were lucky enough.
Donna has been cremated; a private burial will take place in North Star Cemetery on December 5th.
Joan Elizabeth Arnold-Burnham
Joan Elizabeth Arnold-Burnham, age 71, of DeWitt, MI, entered into the arms of her Savior Thursday, November 16, 2023 at McLaren Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, with Pastor Adam Sharp officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Township, MI. Visitation will be held 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. on Monday, November 20, 2023 and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Joan was born in St. Johns, Michigan on September 8, 1952, the daughter of Joseph Steve and Agnes Elizabeth (Phillips) Korienek. She graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School with the class of 1970, and earned a Nursing Degree from Montcalm Community College. On August 8, 1970 Joan married David Michael Arnold. They were blessed with two daughters prior to his death on April 13, 1976. On June 26, 1991 Joan married John Edwin Burnham. They have been married thirty-two years.
Joan’s faith was the foundation of every aspect of her life. When David died, she learned to raise her two daughters through the grace and guidance of God. She shared her faith with anyone who would listen. Joan was a caregiver for everyone. She had a passion for devoting her time to hospice care and nursing homes; she loved to spend time with the elderly.
Joan had a great sense of humor and a smile that lit up a room. She liked bicycling and fast cars, especially her cherry red ’72 Chevelle. Her favorite vacation destination was Mackinaw Island. She was the master of the deal, after all, who could resist that smile? Joan deeply loved her family and invested herself into each one of them. Her grandchildren were her ultimate joy. Her kindness, sincerity and compassion for others shined bright!
Her love for Jesus was the foundation for her entire life. In Joan’s words, “Heaven’s gate has opened, I’m home!”
Joan is survived by her husband John, two daughters: Jennifer (Lauchlin) MacGregor of DeWitt, MI; and Kristi (Scott) Schafer of Lansing, MI; step-daughters: Cristina (John) McDermott of Okemos, MI; and Gina (Mike) Mudrey of East Lansing, MI; and ten grandchildren: Kenna, Lauchlin IV and Elizabeth MacGregor; Broden and Skylar Schafer; Cooper McDermott; and Jack, James, Nick, and Afton Mudrey. She is also survived by five siblings: Jeanne (Jim) Callahan, Jim (Diane) Korienek, Dan (Cathy) Korienek, Jane Korienek, and Mary Ojnik; sister-in-law Marian Korienek, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband David Arnold, and two brothers: Joe and Jerry Korienek.
Memorials may be made to the family for gifts in Joan’s memory to caregiving organizations. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes– Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.
Nancy June Flegel
Nancy June Flegel, age 91, of Elsie, died Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Ashley Care Center in Ashley.
Nancy was born January 30, 1932 in Wood County, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph and Grace (Philips) Perry. She graduated from Alma High School with the class of 1950 and married Phillip Flegel on February 1, 1952 in Alma, spending 71 years together and raising three sons.
Nancy was famous for her oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, and every kid in the neighborhood knew about them. Phil would take six of them to work with him. She was an avid reader, and loved raising flowers. She loved her petunias, but was never able to successfully grow her favorite flower, the pink rose.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Phil; her son Steven of Ithaca; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Rick and Thomas; her parents; her brother, Carroll; and her sisters Betty, Mary Lou, Shirley, Peggy, Janette, and Kay Ruth.
Funeral services will be 11:45 a.m. on. Friday, November 17, graveside at Mt. Rest Cemetery in St. Johns with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the organization of your choice. The family is being served by the BardenFuneral Home in Ithaca.