Surviving are Barry, her husband of 35 years; daughter, Mandy Jo Waite of Bath; father, LaVern L. Lietzke of Hastings; stepfather and mother, Richard L. Bromdey and Sandra S. Cayan of Sebring, FL; and sisters, Judith Lee (Larry) McNair of Charlotte and Amanda S. (James) Kirby.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 28, at 2:00 p.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, with the Rev. Tom Vandyke officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m.

Rosalie A. Andrew

Rosalie A. Andrew died November 25, 2007, at the age of 90. She was born in Gratiot County on August 8, 1917, the daughter of Frank and Annastasia (Knibel) Chvojka. She was a former Wolverine Shoe employee and member of Mount St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Louis. Rosalie married Robert Andrew in Gratiot County on November 19, 1938 and he preceded her in death in September 1972.

Surviving are her grandsons, Dusty (Deb) Anderson of Ovid, Randy Anderson of Madison, IN, Darrell (Deb) Anderson and Shawn (Julie) Anderson of South Whitley, IN, granddaughter, Renee Fluke of Ovid, great grandchildren, Josh (Deb) Anderson, Adam (Tara) Anderson, Jaala Barrett, Zachary Anderson, Austin Anderson, Nichole Fluke, Hannah Anderson, Elizabeth Anderson and Eric Anderson, great great grandchildren, Gunnar, Gavin, Dustin and Ava. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Virginia Anderson.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the Houghton Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes, burial at Chapel Gardens Cemetery, Alma, with Rev. Fr. Raymond Urbanek officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 P.M. Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home with a rosary prayed 7 P.M. Wednesday. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to the National Kidney Foundation or the American Heart Association.

Thomas C. Carmack

Thomas Carl Carmack, Age 56, of Mt. Pleasant, MI passed away at his residence, Thursday Nov. 22nd. Tom was born to Orin and Ethel Carmack (Andersen) on July 5, 1951 in St. Johns Michigan. Tom graduated from St. Johns High School in 1969. He continued his education, earned an Associate’s Degree, and was a Licensed Practical Nurse for most of his working life.

Tom’s life was full of music. He began by playing the drums in his high school marching band. He then taught himself to play both the guitar and the piano. He has written many original songs and his ear for music was so strong that he could play almost anything he heard. He spent his best times entertaining people around a campfire or in a backyard as improvisational entertainment.

In 2001 Tom shifted his energy from music to grand-parenting. He was a large part of his four grandsons’ lives and decided that it would be his mission to take them to the park, library, parades, and anywhere he thought that they would have a good time. He was truly a great grandparent to them, and was proud that he had accomplished that. He has left hard shoes to fill and his grandsons will miss him dearly. Tom was an avid reader and was once awarded for checking the most books out of his public library in a one-year period. Tom has lived in and visited many parts this country, and enjoyed the fact that he was well traveled and had the opportunity to see many places.

Tom’s kind heart and friendly nature will cause him to be greatly missed by his daughter India Hatt (Carmack), son in law Ben, their four children Griffin, Dylan, Seth, and Cyril. He is also survived by daughter Brooke Bradley (Carmack) and her daughters Jessica and Amelia, his brother Richard Carmack (Indianapolis, IN) and sister Christine Baker (Glendale, AZ), nieces, nephews as well as extended family and countless friends that have enjoyed his irreplaceable outlook on life and shown him great support over the years. Tom was preceded in death by his Mother and Father as well as two brothers John and Tony Carmack.

Services to remember and celebrate the life of Tom Carmack will be held at Jameson Hall on Thursday November 29 from 1pm to 4pm, located at 5142 Budd St. in Mt. Pleasant. Potluck style dinner immediately following the service. Please bring a dish to pass.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to cover these services. All contributions should be directed to the Family of Thomas Carmack, C/O India Hatt, 114 N. Lansing, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858. Arrangements by Lux Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant.

Herman F. Openlander

Herman F. Openlander, age 93, passed away November 22, 2007 at Alma, Michigan. He was born February 22, 1914 in Watertown Twp., Clinton County, the son of Charles F. and M. Deone (Lee) Openlander. He was a graduate of Lansing Central High School; graduate of M.S.U. with a Bachelors Degree, and also a graduate of O.S.U. with a Masters Degree. He has been a lifetime area resident and retired farmer. Mr. Openlander was an active member of the Wacousta Community United Methodist Church. Life member and past master and former Secretary of the Wacousta-DeWitt Masonic Lodge #359. Life member and Past Patron of the Wacousta O.E.S. #133. He was a former Watertown Twp. Supervisor and a former member of Lansing & McDonald Dairy Board of Directors.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Geneva; 2 daughters, Evelyn (Donald) Morrow and Carol (Jerry) Orsborn; 2 sons, Charles L. (Marie) Openlander and Frederick G. (DeAnn) Openlander, all of Grand Ledge; 2 granddaughters, Nancy Morrow and Linda (Jay) Hesse; 2 grandsons, Steven and Keith Openlander; 1 step-granddaughter, Sue Tidwell; great-grandson, Jacob Hesse; 3 step-grandchildren and their families; brother, Stuart L. Openlander; sister-in-law, Doris McCrumb; brother-in-law, Victor McCrumb; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and their families.

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 26, 2007- 1:00 p.m. at the Wacousta Community United Methodist Church, 9180 W. Herbison Road, Wacousta, with the Rev. Lyle Heaton officiating. Masonic services will be conducted at the church by the Wacousta-DeWitt Masonic Lodge #359 F. & A.M. Interment will follow at the Wacousta Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, on Sunday 3:00-6:00 p.m. and Monday 1 hour prior to service time at the church. For those desiring, contributions to the Wacousta O.E.S. Scholarship Fund, or to the Wacousta-DeWitt Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund, would be greatly appreciated.

Mary Lou Wieber

Mary Lou Wieber died November 23, 2007, at the age of 77. She was born March 18, 1930 in Lansing, MI the daughter of Arthur and Clara (Willard) Hinkle. She was a member of Ashley United Methodist Church, enjoyed square dancing and retired from Johnson Controls in 1989 after 39 years of service. She married Bernard Wieber May 23, 1970 and he preceded her in death February 22, 1979.

Mary Lou is survived by her son, Randy Beeman of Ashley, three granddaughters, Cassandra (Eric) Cordell, Faythe Space and Randi-Alexandra (Bradley) Jolly, great-grandson, Cristian Cordell, great-granddaughter, Mercedes Space, sister-in-law, Hazel (Don) Hinkle Seelhoff of Ovid, two nieces, Vickie (Daniel) Csapos and Tracy (Kerry) Cole of Ovid, great-nephew, Derek (Erin Clayton) Csapos and baby Cora Mae, two great-nieces, Erin (Derek) Cuthbert and Camren and Karigann, and Dayna (Ryan) Bancroft and Tyler and Joseph. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by Randy's father, Jack Beeman, one sister, Ellen Hinkle, two brothers, Lyle and Dale Hinkle, and special friend, Russell Densmore.

Funeral services will be held 7pm Sunday, November 25, 2007 at the Houghton Chapel of Osgood Funeral Homes, Ovid, with David Hudgens officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, 2-4pm and 6-7pm. Sympathies may be expressed in the form of contributions to the Turner Syndrome Society of the United States.

Wanda Mae Snyder

Wanda Mae Snyder age 78 of Ovid, Michigan formerly of Corunna, Michigan died Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at Ingham Regional Medical Center, Lansing, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Corunna Chapel Corunna, MI on Monday, November 26, 2007 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Larry Smith will officiate with burial at Wilkinson Cemetery Venice Township, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2007 from 6-8 P.M. and Sunday, November 25, 2007 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M.

Wanda was born in Midland County, Michigan on May 28, 1929 the daughter of Willis and Eunice ( Allen ) Lee. She resided most of her life in the Shiawassee County Area with the last 43 years in Ovid, MI and graduated from Durand High School with the class of 1947. Wanda married Charles W. Snyder on September 10, 1948 in Corunna, Michigan. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed watching and feeding the birds, and attending to her flowers. Wanda also enjoyed crocheting, and giving what she made to people. She loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by husband Charles Snyder of Ovid, MI, son Wayne Snyder of Owosso, MI, daughter Wendy and James Gottschalk of Imlay City, MI, grandchildren; Jennifer Brisbois, Jessica Gottschalk, Nichole Gottschalk, great grandchildren; Haley Gottschalk, Kurtis Brisbois, Mark and Celina Brisbois, 1 sister Patsy and Robert Spring, several nieces and nephews, and 1 aunt Vera Allen. She is predeceased by her parents, and 1 sister Eva Montrey.

Memorials may be made to Salvation Army. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Corunna Chapel.

Kenneth Carl Rogers

 Kenneth Carl Rogers, age 73, died Monday, November 19, 2007 at his home in DeWitt surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 18, 1934 in Lansing the son of Robert Sr. and Olivia (Beachnau) Rogers. He was a former member of St. Michaels Catholic Church in Grand Ledge and a retired State of Michigan employee. Ken loved radio controlled airplanes and was a member of the Capitol Area Radio Drone Squadron and was instrumental in helping to form a club in Cheboygan. He was a master wood craftsman, loved any kind of fishing or boating and especially enjoyed his northern Michigan home on Douglas Lake near Pellston. Ken was a loving husband, dad and grandpa. He was predeceased by his parents, one sister, JoAnn McConnell and two sisters-in-law, Dorey Rogers and Rosie Searles. On January 22, 1983 he married Helen Searles Prior and she survives him.

Also surviving are two daughters, Teresa (Victor) Kingery and Andrea (David) Brooks all of Grand Ledge; one step-daughter, Debra (Joe) Yock; three step-sons, Roger (Karen) Prior, Ben and Todd Prior all of St. Johns; grandchildren, Victor, Stephan and Olivia Kingery, Courtney, Paige and David Brooks, Christina (Bob) Fongers, Joe (Kelly) Yock, Angie, Cody and Jessie Prior, Heather and Josh Prior; great grandson, Jimmy Huver and grand dog Jake; two brothers Robert Rogers of Dimondale, Dan (Lorraine) Rogers of Sears, MI; brother-in-law Ray McConnell of FL and several nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law. He will be greatly missed by all.