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Arlo Lyla Perrino Stollsteimer
Arlo Lyla Perrino Stollsteimer, passed away peacefully in the arms of her parents on April 19, 2023 after a brave and courageous journey with a rare neuro-degenerative disease at Sparrow Hospital. She was just 2 years old. She has touched the hearts of many, and her impact will be everlasting. Arlo was born March 22, 2021. She bravely endured what no child should have to, and she is finally free of her body.
Arlo is survived by her Mama, Cortney Stollsteimer, and her mommy, Ricci Stollsteimer, Forever remembered and treasured by her biggest brother Lance Corporal Austin Spagnuolo, and doting sibling Gabriel Stollsteimer. She is also loved and remembered by grandparents Wendy and Bob Stollsteimer of Elsie, MI, Terry and Jackie Wagner of Ovid,MI, Gayla and Ron Gossman of Lakeland, Fl, Bonus Grandparents Sue and Frank Spagnuolo of Grand Ledge, MI. Treasured in the hearts of her aunts and uncles, Tristan (Patricia) Stollsteimer of Bannister, Terry Wagner Jr of Grand Ledge, Jamie (Dave) Madar of St Johns, Roni (Brad) Behrens of Ovid. Step Aunts and Uncles Kathy (Jim) Blunt, Kirt (Lyndsey) Lover, Bobbi-Jo (Dustin) Howard, Ashlie (Ryan) Randolph, Ben (Debbie) Gossman, Corey (Doug) Jones, and Becky Gossman. Many special cousins and friends made along the way.
Arlo was preceded in death by many great grandparents and grandparents, and shared an incredible and special close bond with her Great Grandma (Nani) Mary Ferrall who passed in November, 2022 and who we know was waiting for her angel to come home.
Arlo spent her entire life enveloped in the best of care and love and knew nothing more. Her parents advocated until her last breath to make sure that Arlo was well cared for and will continue their mission to find Arlo’s diagnosis and to help others. Arlo had quite a personality, and she found her own ways to communicate with her parents and others. She used her eyes, sounds and even her feet to do so. She was curious and sassy; and when she didn’t like something, she let you know. She watched closely anyone who came near her with scrubs on, she did things her own way always, and would make a liar out of any Dr, Specialist or Nurse because Arlo was Arlo, and no one told her how things would go.
She defied odds and science almost her entire life. She loved to watch Toy Story, to be sung to, to tell stories in her own way, to be read to, spending time with her cousins, to sit in her wheelchair and watch out the window. She enjoyed cuddling with her pets, watching her lights from her mobile and listening to music. She had the bluest most incredible eyes and lashes, and the most perfect angels kiss birthmark on her left cheek.
Arlo’s strength is one that will never be matched. Our hearts are broken, but they are also more full, and our souls are richer because of her. We will see you in the skies Arlo. Til we meet again.
Special mention to her hospice Nurse Karen who took great care of Arlo and the family since May, 2022 and Dr Erika who went above and beyond overseeing Arlo’s care. Being the parents to a medically fragile child can be isolating, but these 2 made sure to share in valleys and peaks. We will never forget you, and either will Arlo. Also, thank you to Sparrow PICU Nurses and staff who took great care of Arlo, always.
A Funeral Service will be held at McGeehan Funeral Home, Keck-Coleman Chapel, 1500 Waterford Pkwy, St. Johns on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 4 PM. Friends and family may visit the funeral home on Saturday from 2 PM until the time of the service. Cremation will follow.
Donations can be made to the family by way of the funeral home. The family is also asking that in lieu of flowers special pillows be purchased to be sent to Lansing Sparrow PICU to help raise the children’s spirits and also be functional in positioning (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/34X4IP0MR3OAS?ref_=wl_fv_le)
Jesse Joe Frost
Jesse Joe Frost, age 43, of Bannister, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at his mother’s house in St. Johns, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on June 15, 1979, in Lansing, Michigan, Jesse was a curious and mechanically inclined child. He loved taking things apart and putting them back together, always eager to learn how things worked. Jesse’s passion for mechanics led him to pursue a career in construction, where he spent most of his adult life. He was also a talented tinkerer who could fix anything and enjoyed working on small engines. He married his best friend, Michelle Wirt, on October 1, 2022 and together they made their home in Bannister.
Despite facing life’s challenges, Jesse always maintained a positive outlook. He was a gentle giant with a mischievous streak. He was headstrong, patient, and fiercely loyal to his family and friends — he would do anything for those he loved. Jesse was especially close to his siblings, and they shared many happy memories together. He had a passion for music, particularly country and old rock & roll, getting his hands dirty, watching movies and spending time with his family. Jesse will be remembered for his kind heart, his gentle, soft-spoken nature and his sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle (Wirt) Frost; his sons, Jason and Joseph Brinson; his daughters, Rebelyn Frost and Lexie Wirt; sisters, Tianna (Brent) King, Jovetta (Andy) Topel, Jamie Frost, Brandie Frost, Sabrina Frost; brothers, Tim Nixon, Mike Frost, Daniel Frost and many nieces and nephews; his mothers, Kristen Nixon and Chara Frost; grandparents, Richard and Alice Williams, Jovetta “Sue” and Obert Vanover and Harlene Frost Doyle; in-laws, Richard and Della (Scott) Wirt, Leon (Shey) Williams, Kennedy (Kelsey) Williams, Liz (Chris) Quick and Octavia Quick as well as many extended family members and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his fathers, Jeffrey Frost and Timothy Nixon and grandfather, Jessie Frost.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at his mother, Kristin Nixon’s, house. More details to follow.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
For further information please McGeehan Funeral Home, Keck-Coleman Chapel.
Jerry Sana
Jerry Sana, age 92, of Remus, MI, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at MediLodge of Mt. Pleasant, Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 21, 2023. Burial will take place at East Lawn Memory Gardens, Okemos, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Jerry was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 5, 1931, the son of Jerry and Marie (Zabelka) Sana. On December 6, 1986 Jerry married Patricia Armstrong in Mason, MI. They were married eighteen years prior to her passing on September 2, 2005.
Jerry retired from Federal Mogul. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He moved to Isabella County in 1984. Jerry was a member of the St. Johns High School Football Hall of Fame. He was also a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Remus, Edmore American Legion, Six Lakes V.F.W. and the National Rifle Association.
The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.
Philip Brian Summer
Philip Brian Summer, age 80, passed away on April 15, 2023. He was born June 24, 1942 to Milo and Cleva Summer. He graduated from St. Johns High School in 1960. He attended Hesston College in Kansas, where he met his wife, Lois Miller and they married in 1963.
They moved to their farm near the Summer home place, where they raised cattle, horses and crops in addition to dairying with his father. He then worked at Michigan State University’s Poultry and Beef Research Departments, where he was awarded the Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award in 2000. Phil enjoyed his horses and cattle, and was known as a true herdsman. He could fix and build almost anything and had an artistic streak that was expressed in various woodworking projects. Phil was always ready for laugh and thoroughly enjoyed spending time outside with his animals and his grandkids.
Phil is loved and missed by his wife, Lois; his children: Doug (Doreen), Cheryl, and Becky (George); five grandchildren: Michelle, Brandon, Philip, Ellie, and Cameron and 2 great-grandchildren: Lani and Kylie; and siblings: George (Mary) Summer, Karen (Gerald) Short, Sharon (Jerry) Wall, and Mary (Tim) Kaufman; and sister-in-law Shirley Summers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milo and Cleva, and his older brother, David.
The family will have a private burial at Collier Cemetery in Gratiot County, MI. A memorial service and luncheon will be held at Grove Bible Church, 6990 East Price Road, St. Johns, MI 48879, on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11:30 A.M., with Pastor Brendan Holmquist officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Phil’s memory may be made to Grove Bible Church’s Missions Fund. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.
Divorce decrees filed the weeks of April 3 and April 10, 2023
Jeffery, Korana / Nell, Harrison
Butler, Marcia / Butler, Gene
Clark, Kennedy / Clark, Austin
Carter, Miranda / Carter, Matthew
Platte, Justin / Platte, Aida
Linzey, Toni / Linzey, Kurt
Hasselbach, Victoria / Hasselbach, Ryan
Myers, Nikki / Myers, Daniel
Douglass-Marvel, Elizabeth / Marvel, Kurt
Block, Paul / Block, Rita