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Jeanette Louise Barbour
Jeanette Louise Barbour, a lifelong resident of St. Johns, died on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 following complications from surgery. She was 76 years old.
Jeanette was born on September 27, 1946 in St. Johns, Michigan, the oldest of five children born to Carl and Alma (Nobis) Boak and was a 1964 graduate of Rodney B. Wilson High School. Jeanette met Larry Joseph Barbour through his cousins, and after a long courtship, Jeanette purchased a ring and proposed. They married on April 19, 1965 and made their home in St. Johns and together, raised their son, Jeff. For over thirty-five years, Jeanette worked for Michigan State University until her retirement in 2004.
Jeanette loved her family and friends dearly. She was social, made friends easily and loved deeply. Jeanette had a bubbly personality, was very talkative and extremely kind and giving. She was very meticulous and orderly, kept a detailed calendar and never missed a birthday or special day. She watched MSU basketball religiously. Jeanette loved to knit and create baby blankets for anyone in need and made checkerboard slippers as gifts. She will be greatly missed by many.
She is survived by her son, Jeff (Brenda Post); grandchildren, Shaun and Nicole Post; great-grandchildren, Braxtyn and Oaklyn; her brothers, Allen (Carol) Boak, Robert (Linda) Boak and Richard (Mary Ann Baxter) Boak; brother-in-law, Ken (the late Sheila) Shevrovich and their son, Bill Shevrovich; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry J. Barbour; her sister, Eileen Monasmith and sister-in-law, Cheri Boak.
A Funeral Service will be held at McGeehan Funeral Home, Keck-Coleman Chapel, 1500 Waterford Pkwy, St. Johns on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 11 AM. Rev. Jim Pearl officiating. Burial to follow Mt. Rest Cemetery. Friends may visit the funeral home on Friday, April 7, 2023 from 4 – 8 PM and on Saturday, April 8th from 10 AM until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Johns Lutheran Church, 511 E Sturgis Street, St Johns or to the Basic Needs Center, 213 N Clinton Ave, St Johns.
Theresa Ann Fedewa-Wells
Theresa Ann Fedewa-Wells, a resident of DeWitt, Michigan, died of heart complications on April 2, 2023 at the age of 72.
Theresa was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 9, 1951, the youngest of four children of Russell and Mary Jane (McKinney) Cornwell. In 1958 her family moved to St. Johns, Michigan where she was a 1969 graduate of St. Johns High School.
Beginning with a co-op in high school, Theresa went on to pursue a career in title work and deeply enjoyed her work as a title examiner and manager with Mid-State Title Agency, now ATA National Title Group, in St. Johns. On November 27, 1997 she married Roger Wells in St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns and made their home in DeWitt, where Theresa loved her St. Jude Parish family and being a part of the Bell Choir. Throughout her life she enjoyed golfing and was a big MSU fan.
Theresa reaped a great amount of joy in supporting the whole of the community around her. She served for many years on the board for Habitat for Humanity, supported numerous causes, and gave 100% to any service project she was a part of. Theresa was a beloved member of many community groups including her “other family”, St. Johns Kiwanis 707. For her Kiwanis group, she was a pillar, an amazing force behind their mission and embodied the spirit of Kiwanis in and out of the club. They will deeply miss her friendship, her ability to make everyone feel welcome and loved, her bright smile (and clothes), as well as the good counsel and entertainment she proffered during ‘happy dollars’.
For Theresa, no matter how busy, family was always her first priority, and she loved them unconditionally with her whole heart. She never missed a sporting event, cared for all of her children’s needs with pitching in and good counsel, doted on her grandchildren, and was always ‘in control’ in all the good ways. ‘Mother Theresa’ was caring, loving, selfless, gave deeply of herself to her family and community, her smile, great sense of humor, and presence will be dearly missed.
In addition to Roger, her beloved husband of twenty-five years, she leaves her children, Aimee Jones (Patrick Shaffer), Beth Hamiel (Dwayne), Josh Fedewa (Rachel) and Patrick Fedewa; and their father, Ken Fedewa; step-son, Brian Wells (Becca); step-daughter, Christine Johns (Mike); grandchildren, Lexi, Skylar, Ireland, Jonathan, Alyssa, Megan, Reagan, Robin, Riley, Brody, Alessandra, and Joselyn; sister, Tomi Ann Schultheiss (Jim); sisters-in-law, Dorothy Cornwell and Carol Wells; brother-in-law, Bert Wells (Christine), as well as many extended family members, life-long friends, and others who both join her family in mourning her passing and giving thanks to God for her life among them. She was preceded in death by her son, Jon Fedewa; her parents; her brothers, Tim and Terry Cornwell and her brother-in-law, Richard Wells.
Visitation will be held at McGeehan Funeral Home, Keck-Coleman Chapel, 1500 Waterford Pkwy, St. Johns on Monday, April 10, 2023 from 2 – 8 PM, Rosary 7 PM.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at The Catholic Community of St. Jude, 801 N. Bridge Street, DeWitt on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 11 AM, with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Burial to follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns Kiwanis Club 707.
For further information, phone McGeehan Funeral Home at 989-224-4422.
Mary Elizabeth Maki
Mary Elizabeth Maki was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left the world surrounded by loved ones in her home in St. Johns, Michigan on April 1, 2023 at the age of 60. She fought a long battle with breast cancer and stayed strong and positive through the end, never giving up hope to spend another day with her family.
She was born in Ishpeming, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Marra) Morgan. After graduating from Ishpeming High School she attended Ferris College for nuclear medicine and went on to enjoy a long career as a sonographer, including twenty-five years at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.
She met the love of her life, David Maki, in Marquette, Michigan and they had 3 children, Gina, Kayla, and Zachary. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and did all she could for her children, step-grandchildren, and most recently the newest family additions, her grandchildren Isabella and Oliver. She is also survived by her brother, Joseph (Marilyn) Morgan; sister-in-law, Diane (John) Illikainen, her dear cousins, extended family members and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Graveside Service will be held at Park Cemetery, 301 N. 7th Street, Marquette, Michigan, on Saturday, April 8 at 2PM with the Rev. Fr. Larry Van Damme officiating. For further information please phone McGeehan Funeral Home, Keck-Coleman Chapel, 989-224-4422
Gail Joan Shepherd
Gail Joan Shepherd, age 81, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her home.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Burial will take place at Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak, MI.
Gail was born in Pontiac, MI on August 23, 1941, the daughter of Russell and Edna (Montgomery) Pringnitz. She graduated from Bloomfield Hills High School.
Gail loved sewing, crafting, genealogy, and her cats. She sold Avon for many years and enjoyed connections she made with people. She worked in community services locally and was very supportive of Veterans.
She is survived by her son Christopher and Donna Haarer of Fort Pierce, FL; daughter Becky and Scott Adams of Winona, MS; nine grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors, 1120 G Street NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.
Joseph Hubert Reaume
Joseph Hubert “Joe” Reaume, a long time resident of St. Johns, died on March 30, 2023 at the age of 71. Born on October 2, 1951, Joe was one of thirteen children born to Elwood and Charlotte Reaume. He attended Most Holy Trinity School in Fowler and graduated from Fulton High School in 1970. He joined the Navy in 1972 and was honorably discharged in 1978. In 1982 he joined the Naval Reserves and retired in 2011 as a Boatswain’s Mate First Class. Throughout his life he enjoyed his hobbies, classic cars and motorcycles.
He is survived by his two children, Ed (Dianah) White and Jessica White, and grandchildren, Yarah, Amelia, Santana, Lexi, and Kaleigha. He is also survived by his siblings, Diane Thelen (Roger), Gerard Reaume (Debra), Mary Reaume, Patricia Ferretti (Tony), David Reaume (Julie), Suzanne Reaume, John Reaume, Richard Reaume, Carol Arens (Michael), and sister-in-law, Jan Reaume along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Edmund, Robert, and Michael Reaume.
Memorial Services are pending with McGeehan Funeral Home, Keck-Coleman Chapel.
Divorce decrees filed the weeks of March 13, 20, 2023
Olney, Andrew / Olney, Jean
Cope, Steve / Williams, Zada
Taylor, Leslie / Taylor, Scott