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Amy Ilene Latimer<\/strong><\/p>\n Amy was born on November 4, 1975 in St. Johns, Michigan, the youngest of five children born to Gerald and Donna (Argersinger) Latimer. Following graduation from St. Johns High School, she went on to earn her Master\u2019s degree in Public Health Administration from University of Illinois.<\/p>\n Amy will be remembered by so many as an exceptionally caring and generous daughter and friend. She had a servant\u2019s heart and dedicated a lifetime of love, time, and passion to helping others in need and volunteering as a lay minister. She was a dedicated member of Redeemer Church, United Methodist Women and United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and volunteered from the age of eight at Hazel Findlay and Grace Haven.<\/p>\n She will be deeply missed by many, especially her mother, Donna Latimer; her siblings, Julie (Mike) Hopkins, Dan Latimer, Jennifer (Wayne) Newsom; nieces and nephews, Kalem Jr. and Aaron Latimer, Rachel and Lane Barnett, Sara Smith, Rev. Tiffany and Cedrick Newsom and Deanna Latimer; many great-nieces and nephews, extended family members and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Latimer and brother, Kalem Latimer Sr.<\/p>\n A Memorial Service will be held at St. Johns City Park \u2013 Rotary Pavilion, 801 W. Park Street, St. Johns on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 3 PM. Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating.<\/p>\n Memorials may be made to her family: Donna Latimer, c\/o McGeehan Funeral Home<\/font><\/a>, Keck-Coleman Chapel, 1500 Waterford Pkwy, St. Johns MI 48879.<\/p>\n Roger Lee Dershem<\/strong><\/p>\n A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 27, 2022, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, St. Johns, MI at a later date. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 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. The Rosary will be prayed at 8:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.<\/p>\n Roger was born in St. Johns, Michigan on January 10, 1946, the son of Raymond and Margaret (Doyle) Dershem. Roger graduated from St. Johns High School with the class of 1965. Roger married Mary Schafer on May 19, 1973 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Westphalia.<\/p>\n He and his wife Mary have owned and operated Dershey’s Cafe in St. Johns, Michigan since 1997. Roger loaned out hospital equipment in addition to renting out tables and chairs for special occasions.<\/p>\n Roger enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his family both at home and at his cabin. He was very proud and supportive of his children and grandchildren. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and a 50 year member of the American Legion.<\/p>\n Roger was very active in his community. He was a Vincentian with the St. Vincent de Paul Society in St. Johns. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he served as an usher. He was an active Lions Club member involved with the recycling center and coordinated their food trailer during music in the park. He was also a St. Johns Knights of Columbus member and coordinated their fish frys and American Red Cross blood drives.<\/p>\n He is survived by his wife Mary Dershem; daughters: Dianne (John) Smith and Kathy (James) Robins; grandchildren: Kelsey Smith (Devin Slavik), Sean Robins, Aaron Robins, and Allison Robins, siblings: Maurice (Gwen) Dershem, Mary Ellen (Dick) Pung, Beverly Mohnke, Bill (Liz) Dershem, Jim Dershem (Lu Whitford), and Ron (Judy) Dershem. He is also survived by brothers-and-sisters in law: Jan (Brent) Coffman, Patti Schafer, Bob (Doris) Schafer, and Ron (Karen) Schafer; and many loving nieces, nephews, and godchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, father and mother-in-law Raymond and Elizabeth Schafer, brothers-in-law: Gerald and Richard Schafer, and Ken Mohnke.<\/p>\n Memorials may be made to St. Johns Lions Recycling Center or Sparrow Hospice. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes<\/font><\/a> – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.<\/p>\n Joyce Marie Dietz<\/strong><\/p>\n Joyce Marie Dietz, age 82, died peacefully in her sleep Friday morning, May 13, 2022 at Home Sweet Home Too, an assisted living facility in Haslett.<\/p>\n She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on June 4, 1939 to George Estep and Shirley Van Norman, delivered by her grandmother, Helen Van Norman on the dining room table. The eldest of five siblings, Joyce enjoyed sharing crazy stories from her childhood with a mother who was married seven times. Following graduation from Edmore High School in 1957, she began studying education at Alma College.<\/p>\n While working as a summer counselor for special needs children she met Ron Dietz, and the two were married on October 22, 1960. They had three children: David, Michael, and Pollyanna \u2013 and Joyce devoted her life to her kids. In 1970 the Dietz family moved to St. Johns, Michigan. In 1971 Father Hugh Banninga baptized all three children at the St. Johns Episcopal church. Joyce was highly engaged in the church \u2013 teaching Sunday school and creating crafts for the annual bazaar.<\/p>\n Her apple pie deserves its own paragraph. Un-touch-able. An accomplished seamstress, Joyce went beyond mere wardrobe repair and created quilts, doilies, afghans, and a severely misshapen doll named Ralph. Her love of gardening and people kept her friends and neighbors in flowers, as Joyce maintained a beautiful rose garden \u2013 from which she cut and delivered roses throughout the neighborhood. A St. Johns resident for 50 years, she worked at JC Penney, the Wheel Inn and Goff.<\/p>\n A celebration of her life \u2013 and her first Heavenly birthday – will be held at 4:00 PM as we celebrate her life on Saturday, June 4 in the St. Johns City Park at the Zeeb pavilion, closest to Smith Hall. Silly string optional.<\/p>\n Faith V. Wood<\/strong><\/p>\n Faith was born on June 23, 1934 in Cadillac, Michigan, the youngest of two daughters born to Russell and Hazel (Smith) Coe. She graduated from JW Sexton High School in Lansing and on November 7, 1953, Faith married Vernon Wood. They raised their family in DeWitt.<\/p>\n For over sixty years, Faith was a cherished member of First Baptist Church of St. Johns, where she was active in the choir and served as the secretary for fifteen years. Faith was kind, outgoing, devoted, and creative. She was an outgoing mother and grandmother who loved to spend time with her family and welcomed everyone with open arms. She enjoyed singing groups, scrapbooking and made homemade cards for all.<\/p>\n She is survived by her daughters, Deborah (Tom) West of Lansing and Verna (Brian) Batterbee of DeWitt; her son, Dennis (Annette) Wood of St. Johns; seven grandchildren, Nathaniel (Naomi) Batterbee, Jordan (Becky) Batterbee, Elizabeth West, Emily Gallegos, Thomas West, Sarah Wood and Joshua Wood; ten great grandchildren, as well as extended family members and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Wood in 2012; son, Vernon Matthew Wood, parents and sister, Ruth McMillan.<\/p>\n A Funeral Service will be held at McGeehan Funeral Home<\/font><\/a>, Keck-Coleman Chapel, 1500 Waterford Pkwy, St. Johns on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 11:30 AM. Pastor Tim Knaus officiating. Burial Mount Rest Cemetery, St. Johns. Friends may visit the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 \u2013 11 AM.<\/p>\n Memorials may be made in her name to Child Evangelism Fellowship of Lansing: CEF of MI, Capital Area Chapter, 4215 W. Mt. Hope HWY, Lansing, MI 48917.<\/p>\n William Michael Lewis<\/strong><\/p>\n He is survived by his son Issac Lewis, and preceded in death by his parents, and sister Andre Lewis.<\/p>\n Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. His son will be honoring his last wishes by scattering his ashes at Sugar Island in the Upper Peninsula. The family has entrusted arrangements to the Mills Funeral Home<\/font><\/a>, Peters & Murray Chapel, Grand Ledge.<\/p>\n . . Amy Ilene Latimer Amy Ilene Latimer of St. Johns died peacefully in her sleep at home on May 23, 2022. She was 46 years old. Amy was born on November 4, 1975 in St. Johns, Michigan, the youngest of five children born to Gerald and Donna (Argersinger) Latimer. 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Amy Ilene Latimer of St. Johns died peacefully in her sleep at home on May 23, 2022. She was 46 years old.<\/p>\n
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Roger Lee Dershem, age 76, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.<\/p>\n
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Faith V. Wood of DeWitt went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 23, 2022 in Lansing, Michigan. She was 87 years old.<\/p>\n
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William Michael Lewis of Mulliken passed away on May 11, 2022, at the age of 70. He was born in St. Johns, MI, on May 16, 1951, the son of William Mac and Rose (Sobula) Lewis. Mike attended Michigan State University, and worked at various construction companies. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the Upper Peninsula, and star gazing. Mike was a good father, good friend, and had a heart of gold that was always willing to help, always ready to laugh, and always there in a time of need.<\/p>\n
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