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Katherine Lucille Feneis
Katherine Lucille Feneis, age 93, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at her home with her daughters by her side.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 5, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 5:30 – 7:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI. Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.
Katherine was born in St. Johns, Michigan on January 12, 1928, the daughter of George and Lettie (Crandall) Purvis. Katherine married Clare Mathias Feneis on August 9, 1947 in St. Johns, MI. Clare passed away on February 16, 2000.
Katherine was a life member of VFW Post 4113 Ladies Auxiliary, St. Johns, MI, the Red Hat Society, and also St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI. She enjoyed traveling with her sister and daughters, and many cruises with her husband Clare.
She is survived by her daughters: Suzann and Dennis Brown of DeWitt, MI, and Debra Forbes of St. Johns, MI, great-granddaughter Chelsea Forbes of Grand Rapids, MI, and granddaughter-in-law Holly Forbes of Grand Rapids, MI. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and grand dogs: Brody and Stuart. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clare, son Robert Feneis, grandson Adam Forbes, brother Roy Purvis, and sisters: Ruth Good and Leona Karber.
Memorials may be made to The Basic Needs Center, 213 North Clinton Ave. St. Johns, MI 48879 or the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 West Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48906. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.
Viola Irene Sharick
Viola Irene (Atkinson) Sharick, 75, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away on January 30, 2021 at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.
Viola, or as most called her, Vi, was a lifelong resident of St. Johns, Michigan. Born to Thelma (Perry) and Arthur Atkinson on April 9, 1945, she graduated in 1963 from Rodney B. Wilson High School. She married Morris Sharick on December 7, 1963 and had three children: Dean, Julie and Gwynn.
Vi was an active parent, volunteering for Football Boosters, Band Boosters, Brownie Leader, and middle school noon hour supervisor where she was known to search through the trash for a thrown away retainer or 2! She was always the first to the party and last to leave – she Loved being around her friends and family. For years Vi did haircuts and styles for friends and family, which led to her following her dream of becoming a cosmetologist. She attended M. J. Murphy College of Beauty, getting her license in 1982. She continued to do hair until she retired.
Vi was an avid golfer, playing many years on the women’s and couples golf leagues at the Clinton County Country Club and the Emerald at Maple Creek. She also enjoyed her league bowling at Redwing Lanes, and earned her 40-year state tournament pin. If Vi wasn’t at the bowling alley, golfing, or cutting hair you would find her with a book or magazine in her hand; she loved to read.
After retiring, Vi and Moe bought an RV traveling to Florida, South Carolina, and ultimately settling in Lake Havasu City, Arizona for the winters. There they enjoyed old friends from St. Johns, and made many new ones. Vi always needed to make sure Moe got “that site on the corner”. The last few years, Vi and Moe have been snowbirds in South Carolina enjoying condo life on the ocean, one of Vi’s favorite places.
Vi is survived by her husband of 57 years, Morris (Moe) Sharick; son Dean (Colleen) Sharick of St. Johns; daughters Julie McDonald (Todd) of Battle Creek, and Gwynn Sharick (Elberson) of Howell. Also surviving are grandchildren Brad (Courtney) Sharick, Greg (Heather) Sharick, Britney (Brandon) Burton, Cassie (Josh) Ross, Chad McDonald (Kelsey), Emily Jo Sharick (Josh), Emily Ann (Jonathan) Hanje, Sean Elberson and Seth Elberson; great-grandchildren Isabella Sharick, Travis Burton, Skyler Burton, Barrett Sharick, Rosalie Burton, and Graeme Ross who she enjoyed spoiling and sending home with a “too bad I’m Grandma” comment.
She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur Atkinson and Thelma (Atkinson) Perry, and step-father Maynard Perry. She was the youngest of 12 siblings, and was a special Aunt to many nieces and nephews. She truly cherished family above all.
A private family funeral service will be held in St. Johns at a later date, followed by a Celebration of Life. Those who knew Vi, know she would be extremely angry if we had a funeral and everyone was standing around crying. She would want us to celebrate her and our memories of her, which we know are many!
Memorials may be given to:
Briggs District Library, 108 E Railroad St, St. Johns, MI 48879, or St. Jude Gift Funds: http://giftfunds.stjude.org/Viola-Sharick-Memorial
Burroughs Funeral home of Murrells Inlet is assisting the family.
Debra Lee Faught
Debra Lee Faught, age 63, of Owosso, MI, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held per Debra’s wishes.
Debra was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 29, 1957 to Richard Gerald Faught and Beverly A Henning. She went to St. Johns High School and graduated in 1975. Debra had one daughter, Angela M (Simmons) Koernke.
Debra retired from MESSA after 27 years of service. She enjoyed quilting and sewing, crafting, cooking, camping, and most of all caring for others. Debra loved spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter Angela (Jarrod) Koernke; her brothers: Chris (Diane) Faught and Adam (Jody) Faught; her grandchildren: Matthew Koernke, Aariyanna Koernke, Jacen Koernke, Jordan Koernke and Brayden Koernke. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Aubree, Jaxton, and Ehnzzo. Debra was preceded in death by her parents Richard Faught and Beverly Henning.
The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.
Ronald Lee Monville
Ronald “Ron” Lee Monville age 66 of St. Johns, Michigan went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Ronald was born October 9, 1954 in Bay City, Michigan the son of Elmer Eugene Monville and Elsie Maxine (Johnson) Monville. Ronald enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served his country. On June 20, 1981 in Harrison, Ron was united in marriage to Ms. Robyn Sue Curns. Mr. Monville has resided in St. Johns since 1985, moving from Midland, Michigan.
Ronald was currently employed with Michigan Paving and Materials of Lansing, Michigan as an Aggregate Technician. Ron attended Community Christian Church of St. Johns with his family. For many years, Ron volunteered with Area 28 Special Olympics of Clinton County. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, reading, watching movies, photography and most importantly, spending time with his family, making memories.
Surviving Mr. Monville is his loving wife and best friend of thirty-nine years, Mrs. Robyn Sue Monville of St. Johns, two daughters; Tara Flores and husband Frankie of Bay City and Ashley Monville of St. Johns, one granddaughter, Jesa Flores of Bay City, three brothers; Keith Monville of Indiana, Bob Monville and wife Katrina of Chesterfield, Michigan and Duane Monville and wife Raydene of Lincoln, Michigan, four sisters in-law; Mary Lee Pearson, Carol Bedard and husband Marv, Vicky Searles and Rita Duma and husband Dan, three brothers in-law; Bruce Curns and wife Deb, Robert Curns and Dave Curns and wife Sue, plus many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, several extended family members and his beloved dogs; Daisy and Lucy and beloved cat, Grace. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, mother in-law, Nellie Curns, one brother, Leslie Monville, his niece, April Monville, two sisters in-law and two brothers in-law.
Life Celebration services and Military Honors for Mr. Monville will be held Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from Brown Corners Church, 5540 South Clare Avenue, Clare, Mi. 48617 with Mr. Tyler Barlage officiating. A time of gathering will take place on Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Inurnment will take place at Summerfield Township Cemetery, Harrison. Memorial gifts in memory of Mr. Monville may be considered to: Special Olympics Area 28, 10100 Williams Road, DeWitt, Michigan 48820.
Arrangements and care of Mr. Monville are entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison. Following COVID 19 guidelines, all guest attending the gathering and service for Mr. Monville are required to wear face masks and practice suggested social distancing.