Obituaries
Louis W. Shellito
Louis W. Shellito died Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at the age of 83. He was born March 20, 1935 in Lansing, MI, the son of Alfred and Bertha (Carmen) Shellito. Louis is a Navy veteran from the Korean War where he served on the USS Hailey, DD556 and was a member of the Tin Can Sailor’s Association. He was an active member of St. Peter Lutheran Church serving as a church elder for many years and loved his church family. Louis worked for Diamond Reo, retiring in 1970.
He enjoyed square dancing, John Wayne, and telling jokes. He had a wonderful sense of humor throughout his entire life and a hearty laugh that warmed your heart. He was an enthusiastic karaoke singer, and an avid fisherman. He was the youngest of 16 children, an awesome dad and grandfather and a loving, devoted husband. He had a passion for life, and people, and always gave 100 percent to any endeavor he was involved in.
Surviving is his wife Ann; his children, Rick (Carrie) Hoag, Renell (Andy) Smith, Amy Shellito, Randy Hoag, Ryan (Robin Stevens) Hoag, Roxanne Jesko, LouAnn (Raydell) Byrd, Rose (Nathan) Crampton, Clarence (Juanita) Shellito, Clinton Thomas Shellito. He is also survived by 29 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Louis Shellito II.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, August 4, 2018 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 8990 Church Road. St. Johns, Michigan, with Pastor Quentin Nuttmann officiating. Interment will be held at 1:30 PM at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the St. Johns Honor Guard. The family will receive relatives and friends 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns, MI. Memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Jacquelyn Dee Moore
Jacquelyn Dee “Jacci” Moore, age 51, of Ashley, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 27, 2018 at her home.
Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, August 3, 2018, at 11:00 A.M., with a Funeral Service at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor George Ayub officiating.
Jacci was born in Flint, MI on August 21, 1966 the daughter of Penelope Ann (Gabler) Donoho. On June 11, 2004 Jacci married Kent Moore at their home in Ashley, MI. She was a cashier at Beck’s Gas Station.
Jacci was the proud mother of RaeLene, Nicholas, and Courtney and grandmother of 8. She loved to work in her garden, especially with her flowers. She enjoyed quilting and making blankets. Jacci also enjoyed horseback riding.
Jacci is survived by her husband Kent Moore of Ashley, daughter RaeLene (Eric) Barrett of Maple Rapids, son Nicholas Nader of Pinconning, daughter Courtney (Ben) Avey of Perrinton, and 8 grandchildren: Emma, Hunter, Kloey, Arya, Kaya, Cheyenne, Dakota, and William. Jacci was preceded in death by her mother.
The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.
Gary Curtis Every
Gary Curtis Every, beloved brother, father, grandfather, neighbor and friend, passed away on July 28, 2018 at the age of 67. He was born August 15, 1950 to the late Eva Every and Joseph Smith in Maple Rapids, MI. He was the youngest of 5 children. He lived his life enjoying every moment, often documenting those moments with a camera in his hands. With his kind and boisterous personality, Gary was loved by all. He was truly a friend to be cherished, and in turn cherished those friends he made along the way.
He attended St. Johns Rodney B. Wilson High School, and upon graduation in 1969 enlisted in the United States Army, spending most of his service in Germany. After completing his term in the Army, Gary was employed by General Motors where he worked until his retirement in 2003. During retirement, Gary stayed active with the Retired Local 652 Labor Union as their election committee chairman.
Gary spent his youth in the boxing ring as a member of the Golden Gloves Organization and won the Lansing District Golden Gloves Championship in 1974. In his later years, Gary continued to support local athletic organizations, often volunteering his time for the Mid-Michigan High School Softball Classic and the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame.
Gary’s tough exterior sheltered a soul that knew gratitude and love. He had two passions in life: breeding and raising his German Shepard dogs, and riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle with his many long-time riding companions. He was grateful for every day, every ride, and every dog he raised! On any given day, you could find Gary woodworking in his shop or deploying his handyman skills to help out a friend. Gary made sure those around him knew how special they were to him—he never missed a birthday or an invitation to visit with a friend.
He leaves behind 3 brothers, Dennis (Susan) Every of Muskegon, Ron (Nikki) Every of New York, and Bob (Sue) Every of Lansing; his sister, Rosemary (Charlie) Magsig of St. Johns; his son, Wayne Every of New York; 2 granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Eva Every and Joseph Smith.
Memorial Service is 11 AM Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing, with visitation 10-11 AM prior to the service. Friends may visit the guest book at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com.
Mary J. Kingsbury
Mary J. Kingsbury, age 88 passed away at Hazel Findlay Country Manor on Monday, July 30, 2018. She was born on July 18, 1930 in St. Johns the daughter of Burt and Verna (Beck) Whitlock. Mary graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School in 1948 and attended Michigan State University. On April 18, 1954 she married Richard Kingsbury and he preceded her in death in 2006. Mary was a member of Lowe U. M. Church, loved painting, bowling, archery and traveling.
Surviving are sons David (Heather) Kingsbury and Mark (Louella) Kingsbury both of St. Johns, 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and daughter in law Stephanie Kingsbury. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Ronald in 2017 and siblings, Aldelbert, Roland, and Della Jean Moore.
The family will receive friends and relatives at Lowe U. M. Church, 5485 W. Lowe Rd., St. Johns on Friday, August 3, 2018 beginning at 11:00 A.M. until service time at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. A luncheon will follow services at the church. Memorial may be given to Lowe Church in her memory. Arrangements by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home Home.
Elaine M. Rademacher
Elaine M. Rademacher died Friday, July 27, 2018 at the age of 76. She was born October 30, 1941 in Bannister, MI the daughter of William and Helen (Korienek) Nemcik. Elaine had many jobs during her work career but her favorite was working as a sales clerk at the Fairway Discount Store in St. Johns. On December 16, 1983 she married David Rademacher and he preceded her in death in April of 1999.
Surviving are her children, Ronnie (Denise) Saylor Jr., Randy (Roseanne) Saylor, Ricky (Stacie) Saylor, Cynthia (Keith) Keusch and Robin (Chuck) Davis; thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren; two brothers, William (Clara) Nemcik and James (Allison) Nemcik; three sisters, Darlene (Don) Pamblin, Teresa (Jim) Ginther and Jeanette (Al) Havens. She was also predeceased by her parents, a brother, Tom Nemcik, two sisters, Dorothy Denovich and Helen Bast and a nephew, Jeff Denovich.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Olive M. Devereaux
Olive M. “Buzz” Devereaux died Friday, July 27, 2018 at the age of 92. She was born October 23, 1925 in Riley Township, Clinton County, MI the daughter of Henry and Ruth (Drake) Moinet. “Buzz” was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns and a former member of the Altar Society. In her younger years she enjoyed playing golf and was a member of the former Clinton County Country Club. “Buzz” retired with over 30 years of service from the St. Johns Public Schools. On October 30, 1947 she married Kenneth “Red” Devereaux and he preceded her in death in 1996.
Surviving is a son, Randy (Carolyn) Devereaux; four grandchildren, Joshua (Nicole) Devereaux, Jesse (Ellie) Devereaux and Brenden and Abby Lewis; seven great grandchildren; special friend, Linda Devereaux; special niece, Luann Holzwarth and several other nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by a son Terry, one brother, Norman Moinet and one sister, Lucille Hopp.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, July 30, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 109 Linden, St. Johns with Rev. Fr. Douglas Osborn officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Sunday at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. A Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 PM on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic School 201 E. Cass St. Johns, MI 48879.