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Catherine Jean Chambers<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Catherine Jean “Cathy” Chambers, a long time resident of St Johns, Michigan, died on January 26, 2022 after suffering a sudden heart attack at her home. She was 69 years old.<\/p>\n

Catherine was born on September 10, 1952 to Charles and Helen (Hagenbarth) Austin in Battle Creek, Michigan where she was a graduate of St. Philip High School. She studied at Aquinas College and went on to serve for many years as a pre-school director at St. Peter Lutheran Church. On July 14, 1973 she married the love of her life, David Chambers, and together raised two sons Christopher and Benjamin.<\/p>\n

In addition to Dave, her beloved husband of over forty-eight years, she is survived by her sons Christopher (Jamie) and Benjamin (Alishia); granddaughters, Adelina and Caylee; grandsons, Austin and Derek; brothers, Chuck (Jess) Austin, Tom (Sally) Austin, Dr. Robert (Jean) Austin and Richard Austin; sisters, Mary Anne (Terry) Needham and Janet (Bob) Damon; sisters-in-law, Deborah (Dale) Hughes, Lisa (Jim) Mueller, Lori (Mike) Schneiderhan, as well as many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.<\/p>\n

Visitation will be held at McGeehan Funeral Home<\/font><\/a>, Keck-Coleman Chapel, 1500 Waterford Pkwy, St. Johns Michigan, on Monday, January 31, from 2-4PM and 6-8PM with Rosary at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 109 Linden St., St. Johns, on Tuesday, February 1, at 11 AM with The Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. A luncheon will follow at Columban Hall. Memorials may be made in Cathy’s name to St. Joseph Catholic School.<\/p>\n

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Jerome Richard Schueller<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Jerome Richard Schueller, age 64, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at The Church of Latter-Day Saints, at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 6, 2022.<\/p>\n

Jerome was born in St. Johns, MI on October 28, 1957, the son of Jerome Alphonse and Thelma Kay (Haudenschield) Schueller. He was a member of The Church of Latter-Day Saints, St Johns, MI. Jerome enjoyed genealogy and learning about his family background. He enjoyed board games and sharing the games he created with others. He loved to goof around to make people laugh! Halloween was his favorite holiday and was an avid collector of Halloween decor. He liked to play Santa for his family and friends. Jerome cherished his time spent with family, friends and his church. Science fiction, space and Star Trek were all things he enjoyed.<\/p>\n

He is survived by his father Jerome Schueller of St. Johns, MI; four brothers: Joseph Schueller of Belding, MI; Robert (Tamara) Schueller of Eureka, MI; Ronald (Alice) Schueller of St. Johns, MI; and Jeffery Schueller of Bradenton, FL; and one sister Treena (Kelly) Ladisky of St. Johns, MI. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, one brother David, and his grandparents.<\/p>\n

The family request donations are sent to Smith Family Funeral Homes, to help with Jerome’s funeral expenses. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes<\/font><\/a> – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.<\/p>\n

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Bertine Ann Thelen<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Bertine Ann (Cook) Thelen passed away on January 23, 2022. She was born on September 4, 1930.<\/p>\n

I am pleased that my parents, Vera Schafer Cook and Casper Cook, gave me an unusual name Bertine. I was Berdie, Bert, and later I used my full first name.<\/p>\n

I was born in Pewamo and graduated from St. Joseph grade school and the Pewamo High School. I was the second child in a family of four. My cousin Jean and I decided that we had the perfect childhood. We had over 12 kids in our country mile and had many ball games, plays in the corn crib, playing in the barn, fishing, free outdoor movies in Pewamo shown on a building, rides on a stripped down car, and wading in the creek.<\/p>\n

I met my future husband, Leon Thelen, at my sister Eileen’s wedding and we celebrated our 66th Anniversary before he passed in 2019. With my family’s help, I was able to live in the same house since 1955. When I was single, I worked for the Michigan State Police for five years, leaving the work force when I got married and had children.<\/p>\n

After the family grew up, I worked for the Clinton County Clerk\u2019s office for many years. I was Catholic, an Eucharistic Minister and enjoyed volunteering at the St. Vincent de Paul store – I believe, I was the longest volunteer in the store, I was there before Dolores – the Sparrow Clinton Gift Shop, was President of the St. Joseph Altar Society, collected fabric, and beanies for the Haiti quilt and dress project, and helped our children with their 4-H Leader dogs. I was also a member of the Red Hot Attitude group with the Red Hat Society.<\/p>\n

I enjoyed cam-cording, photography, house plants, (especially orchids), crocheting, auctions, and the computer. We traveled to all 50 states and some foreign countries. My husband Leon and I had 9 children and great in laws, how lucky we were!<\/p>\n

Our children are: Lu Anne and Don Cuthbert, Leon (Lee) and Marilyn Thelen, Joseph (Joe) and Lynn Thelen, Edward (Ed) Thelen, Therese and John Nelson, Patrice (Pat) and Butch Van Nortwick, Michael (Mike) and Jane Thelen, Thomas (Tom) and Brenda Thelen, and Philip (Phil) and Kellie Thelen; 23 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.<\/p>\n

Our home had endless memories as well as endless M&M’s. I made well over a hundred 7 layer jellos, loaves of poppy seed bread, and parking lot salad. (1 cool whip, 1 can crush pineapple and 1 pistachio pudding), for occasions throughout my years. And my family has yet to get tired of them!<\/p>\n

I will be joining my parents, sisters and brothers-in-law: Eileen and Marvin Thelen, Joan and Raymond Raddatz, brother and sister in law Phil and Rona Cook, and infant sister Amelia in the hereafter. A perfect childhood and a great life after that. What more could anyone ask for? Our Lord has been good to me.<\/p>\n

I want to thank my “kids and in laws” for the excellent care they gave me while in hospice. I have been blessed! Over the past 3 months I have been in hospice care with my family as caregivers. We have played hundreds of card games with family and friends. I also want to thank those who prayed for me on my journey, brought food, cards, and flowers. Thanks to Sparrow Hospice Service for all of their wonderful care.<\/p>\n

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 27, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI. A Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.<\/p>\n

Memorials may be made to Threads of Love Ministry; they sew for the children of Haiti, Beanie Baby blankets, dresses, shorts and more. Their needs are cotton sheets, cotton fabrics, beanie babies and thread. At the funeral home and the church there will be drop off boxes for these items. Monetary donations are also welcome. Make checks out to First Baptist Church of Carson City with Threads of Love on the memo line or you may choose St. Joseph Catholic School or St. Vincent DePaul, St. Johns.<\/p>\n

The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes<\/font><\/a> – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.<\/p>\n

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Shahrokh Hashemi-Yeganeh<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Shahrokh Hashemi-Yeganeh, age 63 of St. Johns, formerly of Rancho Palos Verdes, California passed away at his home on Thursday, January 20, 2022.<\/p>\n

Shahrokh was born on May 6, 1958 in Tehran, Iran to Gol and Gohar (Manooteh) Hashemi-Yeganeh. He met the love of his life, Michelle Sawyer, in California and they were married on January 28, 2006.<\/p>\n

He immigrated to America in 1977 to pursue his education, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree, as well as a Master of Science Degree, and later became a Doctor of Philosophy through the University of California, Los Angles. His career included an assistant professorship, Department of Electrical Engineering at Arizona State University, and later senior positions with Hughes, Raytheon, and ThinKom Solutions in California. As a research consultant and an Electromagnetic Engineer, he enjoyed the challenge of creating innovative, state-of-the-art antenna designs. His work earned him various patents, an R. W. P. King Prize Paper Award, and was cited in many professional journals, as well as a listing as a noteworthy Electrical Engineering Educator by Marquis Who’s Who.<\/p>\n

Shahrokh enjoyed biking, jazz music, downhill skiing, and was an avid ballroom dancer. He also loved spending time researching alternative health methods, and was passionate about developing unique, out-of the-box solutions for everyday problems.<\/p>\n

He is survived by his loving wife, Michelle; Sisters Shahnaz, Jamileh and Shahla: and many other family and friends.<\/p>\n

The family is being served by McGeehan Funeral Home<\/font><\/a>, Keck-Coleman Chapel.<\/p>\n

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Charles Bruce Huntington<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Charles Bruce Huntington, 94, of Petoskey, passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2022 of natural causes. Charlie was born in Flint, MI on December 22, 1927, the 5th and last-born child of JT and Ilah Huntington. He received his associates degree in business at Lansing Business College after returning home from 2 years in the Navy and had a career in banking and real estate. He married Audrey (Hartman) in 1947. They had 2 children, Charles Bruce II and Lucinda Lee. He was a very loving father. They made their home in St. Johns, MI.<\/p>\n

In 1986 he married Helen Anderson Lewis. They moved to Waverly, Virginia where they spent a wonderful 25 years, singing, playing their recorders, performing around the community, biking, picnicking, and socializing, while living life to the fullest. They moved back to Michigan in 2010 to be near family in their later years.<\/p>\n

Charlie was instrumental in keeping music in the family and often played recorders with his wife and daughter. He also loved playing baroque music with various groups, especially playing duets in church with a flautist. He performed in his church until he was 93. Charlie also loved collecting art and remodeling old homes. He left behind exquisite carpentry in the homes he remodeled in St. Johns, MI and in Waverly, VA, turning them into colonial works of art.<\/p>\n

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, 4 siblings, his son Charles Bruce II, and 3 grandchildren, Charles Bruce III, Keri Stevens and Kylie Huntington. Charlie is survived by his wife Helen, daughter Lucinda Stampski of Canadian Lakes, 2 stepdaughters, Lynn (Bob) Williams of Mt Clemens, MI, and Maureen (Dale) Scott of Harbor Springs, MI, 1 grandson, Jeremy Stevens of Florida, 2 great granddaughters and 2 great great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.<\/p>\n

Memorial services will be postponed until a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Church of Petoskey. Contact information: Helen Huntington, Box 857, Harbor Springs, MI 49740<\/p>\n

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Divorce decrees filed the week of January 10 and 18, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toomey, Cortny \/ Toomey, Michael<\/p>\n

Bailey, Ronald \/ Bailey, Pamela<\/p>\n

Helms, Christopher \/ Helms, Judy<\/p>\n

Baugh, Chandra \/ Snyder II, Robert<\/p>\n

Newton, Gary \/ Newton, Nell<\/p>\n

Ranshaw, Megan \/ Ranshaw, Cody<\/p>\n

Struble, Joshua \/ Struble, Amber <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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