{"id":3892,"date":"2019-03-14T20:56:31","date_gmt":"2019-03-15T00:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/?p=3892"},"modified":"2019-03-14T20:56:31","modified_gmt":"2019-03-15T00:56:31","slug":"transitions-53","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/?p=3892","title":{"rendered":"Transitions"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Obituaries<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Joseph Andrew Hehrer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/hehrer_andrew.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"91\" height=\"129\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3930\" \/>Joseph Andrew Hehrer, age 26, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.<\/p>\n<p>Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes &#8211; Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor John Jakus and Pastor Scott Seelhoff officiating. Burial will take place at Middlebury Township Cemetery, Shiawassee County, MI. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 2-8 P.M. and on Sunday, March 17, 2019 from 12:00 P.M until the time of the service at the funeral home.<\/p>\n<p>Joey was born in Lansing, MI on March 8, 1993, the son of William and Rhonda (Miller) Hehrer. Joey graduated from Ovid Elsie High School with the class of 2011. He went on to attend Great Lakes Christian College.<\/p>\n<p>While in school he played soccer, football, basketball and wrestling. He loved woodworking and was a whiz at electronics and recently working with mechanics. He was a good friend to many and could make anyone laugh. He enjoyed coaching his twin brother\u2019s basketball team.  Dakota and his children were the love of his life.<\/p>\n<p>He is survived by his love Dakota Winans of Ovid, children: Jase Andrew Hehrer, Vaida Everly Courtney Seeley-Bennett, and Kynlie Grace Hehrer, parents Bill and Rhonda Hehrer of Ovid, sister Whitney Hehrer of Ovid, brother: Keith and Michelle Hehrer of St. Johns, twin brothers: Ian and Evan Hehrer of Ovid, nieces and nephews: Abbigail Hyatt, Mason Hehrer, Logan Hehrer, KayLee Hehrer all of St. Johns, aunts and uncles: Renee Hehrer of Ovid, Gwen Hoyle of Kalamazoo, Jodi and Kevin Kellermann of Lombard, IL, Laura and Roger Nixon of Oakley, Angie and Kimberly Miller of Lake Wales, FL, Tammy and Scott Peru of Ovid, and Dana and Brad Schneider of Owosso. He is also survived by his grandparents: Glenn and Rita Hehrer of Ovid, Linda Miller of Ovid, his forever best friend his dog, Ace Monkey and many cousins, great aunts and uncles and friends.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather Larry Miller (Papa), and nephew JR Hehrer.<\/p>\n<p>Memorials may be made to a fund that will be set up for his children. The family is being served by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">Smith Family Funeral Homes<\/font><\/a> &#8211; Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Suzanne L. Simpson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Simpson_Susanne.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"91\" height=\"129\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3888\" \/>Suzanne L. Simpson died Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the age of 66. She was born April 10, 1952 in St. Johns, the daughter of Bernon and Barbara (Stedman) Willett. Sue was a graduate of Ovid-Elsie High School, Class of 1970. On June 19, 1971 she married Ronald Simpson, and he survives her.<\/p>\n<p>Also surviving is one daughter, Jennifer and her husband, Spencer Korson of Midland; one son, Jeremy Simpson of St. Johns; and four grandchildren, Cassidy, Ethan, Logan and Isabelle.<\/p>\n<p>Following Sue\u2019s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Duplain Church of Christ, 5565 E. Colony Rd., St. Johns with Mr. Chuck Emmert officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Sue Simpson may be made to Hospice of Lansing, 3186 Pine Tree Rd. Lansing, MI 48911.<\/p>\n<p>The family was assisted with these arrangements by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.keckcolemanfh.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">Keck-Coleman Funeral Home<\/font><\/a> , St. Johns.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Gladys Louise Schueller<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/schueller_gladys.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"91\" height=\"129\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3881\" \/>Gladys Louise Schueller of St. Johns, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at the age of 89 at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.<\/p>\n<p>Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 109 Linden Street, St. Johns, MI. on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will follow at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI.  Friends and relatives may call at Smith Family Funeral Homes \u2013 Osgood Chapel, 104 E. Cass Street, St. Johns, MI on Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 5-8 P.M with a Vigil and Rosary prayed at 7:00 P.M.<\/p>\n<p>Gladys was born in Fowler, MI on November 29, 1929 to Arnold and Rose (Snyder) Thelen.  She married Paul Schueller on August 17, 1950 in Fowler, MI where they lived until moving to St. Johns in 1959.  She was a long-time member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.  Gladys also worked for the St. Johns Public Schools for many years.  She was an artist, a Detroit Tiger fan, a golfer, a bowler, an excellent cook, but most of all, loved spending time with her friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>Gladys is survived by 3 sons: Daniel Schueller of Perrinton, MI; Kent Schueller of Florida; Ray Schueller of Muskegon, MI; daughter Jane Schueller of East Lansing, MI; granddaughter Kari (Adam) Schueller-Lopez; great-granddaughter Nova Lopez; sister, Elsie Zuker of St. Johns, MI; sister-in-law, Angie Schueller, and many nieces and nephews.  Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Max Thelen, brothers-in-law: Clare Zuker, Ed, Ron, Bob, Mark, Jim, Joe and Dick Schueller; sisters-in-law: Laurine, Gert, Linda, Irene, Donna, Virginia and Erma Schueller.<\/p>\n<p>Special thanks to all who provided compassionate care, assistance and companionship.<\/p>\n<p>Memorials may be made to Clinton County Veterans Memorial or to a Hospice of the donor\u2019s choice. The family is being served by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">Smith Family Funeral Homes<\/font><\/a> &#8211; Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Gladys J. Irish<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/irish_gladys.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"91\" height=\"129\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3878\" \/>Gladys J. Irish, age 84, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.<\/p>\n<p>Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes &#8211; Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Judy Hazle officiating.  Burial will take place at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.<\/p>\n<p>Gladys was born in St. Johns, MI on June 6, 1934 the daughter of Peter T. and Fern (Antes) Hainer.  Gladys resided most of her life in the St. Johns and Maple Rapids areas and was a graduate of St. Johns High School.  Gladys married Bruce Irish on December 9, 1951 in St. Johns, MI; Bruce passed away on February 21, 2002.<\/p>\n<p>Gladys enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles and crocheting.  Gladys was a 4-H Leader for many years.  She drove school bus for over 25 years with St. Johns Public Schools.  Gladys was a member of the former Price United Methodist Church.<\/p>\n<p>She is survived by her daughter Judy and Dan Matice of St. Johns, MI; son Bruce and Cindy Irish of St. Johns, MI; daughter Annette Pfaff of Lansing, MI; grandchildren: Laura Forbis of St. Johns, MI; Jim and Olivia Matice of St. Johns, MI; Emily and Jeremy Kendall of Elsie, MI; Andrew Irish of New York, NY; Megan Pfaff of Ovid, MI; Alex Pfaff of Lansing, MI; Christopher and Sarah Matice of Lapeer, MI; Brianna and Lewis Davis of Rives Junction, MI; great-grandchildren Fynn, Abram, Rowan and Ryzon Matice, Kyiana Irish, Lexi Kendall, Jayden Pfaff and Ethan Craig; sister Dorothy Decker of Carson City, MI; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, husband, grandson Adam Matice, sisters; Marion Wellington, Grace (Schafer) Masarik and Alice Richmond, brothers; Paul, Howard, Clifford, Donald, and Clare Hainer.<\/p>\n<p>Memorials may be made to Clinton County 4-H, 100 E. State Street, Suite G100, St. Johns, MI 48879. The family is being served by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#0000CC\">Smith Family Funeral Homes<\/font><\/a> &#8211; Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Annie &#8220;Angharad&#8221; McGaughey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mcgaughey_annie.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"91\" height=\"129\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3873\" \/>Annie &#8220;Angharad&#8221; McGaughey sadly passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. She was a 1998 graduate of St. Johns High School.<\/p>\n<p>She is survived by her brother Ashley and her mother Margaret (&#8220;Maggie&#8221;).<\/p>\n<p>Angharad was a talented actress who has been in numerous productions throughout the Lansing area. She attended Lansing Community College and is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in theater studies. She was a strong advocate for animals and adopting from shelters.<\/p>\n<p>She has many friends who are artists in the area who are coming together to celebrate her life and share stories at The LCC Black Box Theater on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 2-4 p.m. A small reception will happen prior in the classroom next to the venue. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Capital Area Humane Society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Obituaries Joseph Andrew Hehrer Joseph Andrew Hehrer, age 26, of Ovid, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. 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