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Philip Donald Wintermute

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Mildred Limon

Eldon "Spike" LeBlond passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 in Sturgis, Michigan. Eldon was born Oct. 15, 1919 and grew up on the family farm near Imlay City MI. Each Autumn, when Eldon was a young boy he and his father would pick out a pony from the "Belle Isle Summer Rides" to care for during the 9 months off season. Eldon enjoyed racing the ponies with his neighborhood friends. Weighing in at just a 125 lb. high school student, Eldon enjoyed participating in "quick sports"--as he called them at Imlay City High School. (Baseball, basketball and track)

As a young man, Eldon's Dad took Eldon with him to pick up milk cans at neighborhood farms near Imlay City. Eldon sold copies of "Hoard's Dairymen" magazine to the farmers on the route. Thus was the beginning of a 40 plus year career in the dairy business for Eldon. His start was at Michigan Milk Producers Assoc. in Ortonville, next to Lapeer, then to Bad Axe and he finished up his milk career in Ovid, Mi. as the Distribution Center Manager for MMPA. In 1938 Eldon bought a Harley Davidson motorcycle from a neighbor. He "slid off" the bike seven times just getting it home. When Eldon enlisted in the Army for WWII, the Army recruiter asked if he had any special talents. Eldon replied that he had a hot car and could ride a motorcycle. That landed Eldon in the 328thCombat Engineers Platoon #3. Eldon spent one year of his total of three years in the service overseas. He was a part of the Battle of the Bulge and the Crossing of the Rhine. While home on Army leave, Eldon married Ruth Lee Rose, who he had met at the White Horse Inn in Metftmora. They spent the next 64 years together enjoying many wonderful adventures along the way.

Eldon was a proud member and served the Lions Club for 50 Years. Eldon earned the Key Member award serving with the Bad Axe Lions and the Melvin Jones award serving with the St. Johns Lions Club. Woodworking was one of Eldon's hobbies and as requested by his family he made many unique pieces of furniture. "Spike", (Eldon), loved the outdoors and hunting and fishing were his favorite pastimes. Last Fall, at age 88, Eldon shot his last deer.
Eldon was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Lela LeBlond, his sister, Norma Jean LeBlond and his "love", Ruth Rose LeBlond.

Eldon is survived by two daughters, Ann (Mark) Sinclair, Lyn (William) Strang and four grandchildren. Michelle (Mike) Brennen, Amanda (Larry) Broadway, Erin Strang (Scott O'Brien) and Darin Sinclair.

Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 Thursday, Sept. 18th at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home in St. Johns, MI. A celebration of Eldon's life will be held Friday Sept. 19th at 11 a.m. Interment in Imlay City. Memorials: St. Johns-Lions Club and the St. Johns United Methodist Church.

Phillip Elmer Straub age 75 of Elsie, MI passed away Sunday September 14, 2008 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 1:00 PM. Rev. Edwin Snook will officiate with burial at Riverside Cemetery Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday September 17, 2008 from 6-8 PM. at Smith Family Funeral Homes and Thursday, September 18, 2008 from 2-8 PM with family present 2-4 and 6-8 PM.

Phillip was born in Leslie, Michigan on July 17, 1933, the son of Loya and Mae (Smith) Straub. Phillip married Lillian Marie DePue in Webberville, Michigan on August 17, 1962. Phillip served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Farming was a big part of Phillip's life; he also enjoyed square dancing and bingo.

Phillip is survived by his wife Lillian Straub of Elsie, MI, 4 daughters; Marie and Jim Ade of Elsie, MI, Angela Rose of Bannister, MI, Phyllis and Mike Hammond of Williamston, MI, LouAnn LaClair of Ithaca, MI, 4 sons; Bill and Jackie Crossley of Bannister, MI, Ralph and Lois Crossley of Ithaca, MI, LJ and Debbie Straub of Ovid, MI, Danny and Deanna Straub of Wisconsin, 30 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 1 sister Peg and Jack O'Berry of Mason, MI, 2 brothers; Richard and Eva Straub of Kentucky and Don Straub of Lansing, MI. He was predeceased by his parents, grandson James Ade, 2 sisters; Edith and Dorothy and brother Howard.

Memorial may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, Michigan.

Funeral services will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Jeffrey Heimsoth officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 from 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Clinton County, St. Peter Lutheran Church Building Fund, or Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Ruby Pearson

Our beloved mother, Ruby Priscilla Pearson, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 14. She passed away peacefully at her home in DeWitt at the age of 98. She was born May 25, 1910, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

The daughter of Charles and Ettie Gedney, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Glenn. Ruby and Glenn were married on September 14, 1929, and she died exactly 79 years later. Also preceding her in death were her brothers, Roy and Ivan Gedney, and her sisters, Hazel Pearson and Verna Casey. Ruby is survived by her six children: Virginia (Bob) Klauer of Peoria, Ariz.; Beverly Ann (Bernard) Wawsczyk of DeWitt; Eleanor (Russ) Galvin of Lansing; Sheila (John) Andrews of DeWitt; Cheryl (Bernard) Lowe of Bath, and Michael (Laura) Pearson of Oxford, Ohio. Her grandchildren included Perry (Kathleen) Steinhoff, Nonie Bernard, Pamela (Mark) Williams, Mark Wawsczyk, Michelle (Tim) Lee, Julie Galvin, Todd (Supinda) Galvin, Dawn (Randy) Long, Tamra (Duane) Lowe, Ryan Lowe, Tony (Stephanie) Pearson, Tom Pearson, Paige Pearson and Parker Pearson. Ruby’s great grandchildren included Mandy (Eric) Groom, Nathaniel (Christie) Williams, Bridget (David) Hazle, Reid (Arin) Williams, Brea Wawsczyk, Megan Wawsczyk, Whitni Hughes, Shelbi (Chris) Frayer, Maci Hughes, Landon Hughes, Austin Lee, Isabel Lee, Evelyn Galvin, Brooke Long, Hunter Long, Tristen Hall, Breana Hall, Colin Pearson and Alexa Pearson. Her great great grandchildren included Kyle Groom, Carleigh Williams, Mason Williams, Zoee Williams, Devon Hazle, Daelynn Hazle, Alexi Wawsczyk, and Ruby Williams. She also had many nieces and nephews, including several in her native land of Canada, in California, in Washington DC and in Michigan.

Ruby was a lifelong member of Pilgrim United Methodist Church in St. Johns. She prayed and read her Bible daily, and loved her Savior, Jesus Christ. A devoted housewife and mother, she spent nearly 80 years on a farm on Jason Road in DeWitt. She and Glenn enjoyed several years bowling with friends in St. Johns. They wintered in central Florida for many years during their retirement, playing golf and shuffleboard. Ruby also enjoyed oil painting, gardening, singing, sewing, crocheting, researching family history, reading books, playing her computer games, puzzle games, and especially the twice weekly game nights with her family. She taught her family the Golden Rule and practiced it every day of her life. She was always willing to help any of her many friends with a beautiful smile.

Ruby’s family will receive friends on Friday, September 19 at the Osgood Funeral Home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 20, at Pilgrim United Methodist Church in St. Johns (DeWitt and Parks Roads), with a graveside service immediately afterwards at South Bingham Cemetery. A meal will follow at the church for her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Pilgrim Church or Sparrow Hospice in her memory.

Mildred Limon

Mildred Limon of St. Johns, age 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2008. Mildred married Anthony Limon, Sr. on November 25, 1942 and he preceded her in death on March 25, 2004.

Surviving her is son, Anthony (Shelley) Limon, Jr., Linda Limon, nine grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, brother, Lyle Mudget, sisters, Joyce Sheldon and Velma Price, many nieces and nephews. In addition to Anthony, Sr. she was preceded in death by son, Robert Limon, two daughters, Helen Cooper and Mary Limon and three brothers, Harold, Jerry and Stanley Mudget.

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Monday, September 15, 2008 at the Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns, burial at South Bingham Cemetery with Rev. David Hudgens officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday from 11:00A.M. until the time of the service.

Philip Donald Wintermute

Philip Donald Wintermute, 63 years of age, beloved brother, uncle, friend, died September 8, 2008 at his home in Lansing. Born February 26, 1945 in Weiser, Idaho, Phil was a long time resident of Michigan and lived in Lansing the last years of his life.

Phil was a gentle and thoughtful man who enjoyed writing, creating music and poetry, and performing with several musicians throught the country, in Lansing, and elsewhere. He was an active co-creator and coordinator of the Blissfest in Cross Village for many years.

Phil is survived by two sisters and three brothers: Mary Ellen Briganti of Lansing, Michael and Shirley Wintermute of Indiana, Edwin and Beth Wintermute of Maryland, Edith and Gordon Jendrasiak of North Carolina, and Jack and Nancy Wintermute of Minnesota. Phil is also survived by twenty nieces, nephews, and their children as well as the family’s of Elderly Instruments, Earthworks Music, and Blissfest. Phil was preceded in death by two of his brothers: Jim and Rob Wintermute.

His services and a time to share memories will be 6:00 P.M. Sunday, September 14, 2008 at the Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns with Rev. Fr. Fred Thelen officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to Blissfest Music Organization, 325 E. Lake St., Petoskey, MI 49770.