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Donald D. Oberlin, DeWitt, age 71, died January 14, 2002. Born June 4, 1930 in Manistique, MI, Mr. Oberlin retired from Central Transport in 1992 and was a Veteran of the U.S Army during the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Blanche; 5 daughters, Kathie (Rick) Eckert, Shelly, Cassandra, Rebecca and Amber Oberlin; 3 sons, Lee (Judy) VanCamp, Ceil (Bonnie) VanCamp and Larry (Valerie) VanCamp; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Robert (Evelyn) Oberlin; 2 sisters, June (Edward) Garrett and Lena Martin. Funeral serivces will be held Saturday, January 19, 2:00 PM at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. DeWitt Chapel, 111 S. Franklin, DeWitt with the Rev. Joseph Dedic, officiating. Interment will follow in Eureka Cemetary, St. Johns, Michigan. The family will receive friends at the Chapel Friday from 2-4 and 6-8PM. Kahl Everett Mills, 85, of Ithaca, died Jan. 15, 2002. He was born Aug. 29, 1916, in Emerson Township, Gratiot County, the son of Samuel H. and Hattie M. (Roth) Mills. He married Alice Margaret Sheridan in Alma June 24, 1944. She preceded him in death Feb. 2, 1999. As a youth he enjoyed sports and through the years loved to fish and hunt. Kahl was a mechanic for the Ford garage in Ithaca for many years before working in maintenance at Gratiot Community Hospital in Alma from 1970 until his retirement in 1981. kahl is survived by his dauthers, Sue (Wally) Muscott of Loveland, Colo., and Becky (Larry) Rice of St. Johns; one granddaughter, three grandsons, one great-granddaughter, and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his son, Kahl Mills, Jr., and his brother, Roth Mills. Funeral services were held Jan. 18, at the Barden Funeral Home, Ithaca, with the Rev. Charles Hoerdyk officiating. Burial was at the Ithaca Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ithaca High School Foundation. Jacob Joshua Nelson, infant son of Steven and Tracie Nelson of Alma, passed away Jan. 11, 2002 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He is survived by his parents, Steven and Tracie, a sister, Courtney, and brother, Zachary, all at home; maternal grandparents, Bill and Storm Spellman of St. Johns, and paternal grandparents, Loren and Dorothy Nelson of Alma and Dan and Vivian Jerome of Shepherd; and two uncles, Joe Nelson and Troy Spellman. Jacob was preceded in death by his sister, McKenzie Nelson. Graveside services for Jacob's family were held at Eureka Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home, Alma. Katherine E. Nobis, 97, of Indiana, died Jan. 15, 2002 at Woodview Health Care Center. She was born in Fowler June 27, 1904, the daughter of Michael Graff and Ottilie (Seibert) Graff. She was a homemaker and was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church. She married Arthur G.F. Nobis. He preceded her in death in 1941. Surviving are four daughters, Eunice Giffhorn of Hicksville, Ohio, Louis E. Marchionna of Arvada, Colo., Katherine Young Lehenbauer of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Amelia Simerman of Ft. Wayne; two sons, Arthur Nobis of Greenbay, Wis., William M. Nobis of Ft. Wayne; sister, Leila Rossow of Linwood; 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; sons, Mark and Martin; five sisters and one brother. She had a strong faith in Jesus as her Savior. Funeral services were held Jan. 18 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Committal Services Jan. 18 at St. Johns Lutheran Church with the Rev. Karl Frincke and the Rev. Osmar Lehenbauer officiating. Burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church or School. James J. Sykora, Sept. 21, 1923 - Dec. 22, 2001. This will be a little info for those who have been touched by my father's way, James J. Sykora Auctioneer, and to give thanks for those who gave a prayer, thought or sent a sympathy card or flowers. On Sat. Dec. 22, 2001, 10:31 a.m., the gavel lies silent - it has made its final strike on the board. After a very short illness my father passed comfortably for the next duties of God. He is gone, but will never be forgotten. Jim Sykora had been recently inducted to the Michigan State Auctioneers Association Auctioneer Hall of Fame Jan. 23, 2001. This made his whole life accomplishments complete. Jim has been a Michigan State Auctioneer Association member since it founded in the early '50s and served on the board of directors from 1967 to 1971. Jim has had so many experiences by being an auctioneer that it would take a book to explain all of them. Let's try to give you some of his lifetime achievements. Jim attended Reppert Auction School of Auctioneering in 1948 and started a career as auctioneer for the Prince and Company Livestock Auction in St. Johns, and sold for there for many years. Jim married in 1963 and moved to Clare in 1954. He sold at the Marion Livestock yards for 16 years, sold at Gaylord Livestock Yards for 17 years, sold at Standish Livestock for 17 years, sold at Clare Livestock Yards for 10 years, 32 years at the Michigan Livestock Yards at St. Louis, and has since retired from St. Louis MLE. Jim started with his first farm sale in 1954 and gradually his business expanded and by 1960, he was selling 50 private auctions a year, plus his weekly livestock sale barns. Jim's profession expanded greatly by 1970 and he was selling over 100 private auctions a year along with the livestock sale barns. His work included farm machinery, dairy and beef auctions, household and antiques, and small industrial type sales such as service stations, restaurants, etc. In 1981 Jim invited his son Scott J. Sykora to enter the auction profession, and Scott worked with him as a apprentice auctioneer. After selling for five years they then became partners and worked as a professional auction team. In 1992 Jim sold the family auction co. to Scott J. Sykora and Jim still continued to sell at the auctions at his own pace as founder of Sykora Auction Service, INC. Some of Jim's other experiences took him all over the state conducting 4-H auctions every year for the last 44 years. He also entered the world Championship Livestock Auctioneering Contest 1966 held on Mackinac Island and took second place. Jim has had a real good working relationship with the public and has been respected for his honesty and integrity. I truly believe that my father Jim has contributed so much to the State of Michigan for his many years as a dedicated professional auctioneer, and would like the public to know about the Clare County legend of James J. Sykora, Auctioneer. John K. Hannah, Elk Rapids Formerly of St. Johns Age 69, died January 14, 2002 Born December 11, 1932 in Lansing, MI, to Alvin and Dorothy (Eddy) Hannah. He married Judy (Lewis) Hannah on February 29, 1980 in Las Vegas, NV. He retired from the State of Michigan after 25 years in 1983. He served in the US Army in the Korean War, was a member of VFW Post 4159, Roscommon, MI, American Legion Post 153 and Former Post Commander, St. Johns, Member Forty et Eight Club, and enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing and carving. He is survived by his wife, Judy of Elk Rapids; 2 daughters, Bambi Hannah of Pennsylvania, and Sandra (Richard) Leweke of California; 4 sons, Chris (Lisa) Hannah of Gaylord, MI, Eric (Margaret) Hannah of Perry, MI, Jeffrey (Diane) Hannah of Laingsburg, MI, and David (Mary Kay) Hannah of Lansing, MI; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Mark Hannah. Visitation will be Thursday, January 17, 2002, 6-8 PM at Covell Funeral Home, Elk Rapids. The Funeral Service will be Friday, January 18, 1 PM at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Pier-Fitzgerald officiating. Memorials may be sent to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements entrusted to Covell Funeral Home- Elk Rapids. Frances M. Luther died January 14, 2002 at the age of 95. She was born in St. Johns on July 3, 1906, the daughter of Herman and Eva (Buck) Ike and lived most her life in St. Johns. She was a homemaker, a member of First United Methodist Church and O.E.S. Radiant Chapter #79 since 1968, past member of Farm Bureau and enjoyed playing bridge. Frances married Gordon Luther in St. Johns on December 6, 1924 and he preceded her in death in 1968. Surviving are two brothers, Raymond (Gertrude) Eick and Donald Ike, all of St. Johns, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Eugene Ike, Robert Eick and William Ike. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday, January 17, 2002 at the Osgood Funeral Home, burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery with Rev. Carol Floyd officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or O.E.S. Radiant Chapter #79. Richard M. "Mickey" Powell, DeWitt, age 61, died January 13, 2002. Born February 8, 1940 in Lansing, Mickey was an avid sportsman, loved fishing, hunting, golfing and was a former Golden Glove Boxer. He loved his motorcycle, gambling and visiting with friends. He was member of the Clinton County Pool Hall of Fame. He was very outgoing and was always there to help anyone in need. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd (Feb. 1986), son, Dale (March 13, 1988) and special cousin, Weinner (2001). Surviving are his wife, just short of 40 years, Donna; daughter, Sheila (Pat) Mitchell of DeWitt; son, Richard M. (Melinda), Jr., of Sturgis; grandchildren, Becky, Anna and Michael Powell; mother, Doris Powell of DeWitt; brother, Terry (Evelyn) Powell of DeWitt; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and step-grandchildren; 2 grandpets, Duke and Toby. Graveside serivces will be held Friday, January 18, 11:00 AM at DeWitt Cemetery, with the Rev. Dwight Ezop, Pastor of the Catholic Community of St. Jude officiating and Military services provided by the VFW Morley F. Oats Post #701, Lansing. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. DeWitt Chapel, 111 S. Franklin, DeWitt for a memorial visitation Thrusday 2-4 and 6-9 PM with a Scripture service at 7:30 PM. Those desiring may make contributions to the DeWitt Area Emergency Serivces Authority, 414 E. Main, DeWitt, MI 48820 in memory of Mickey.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at 11:00 A.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. Pastor Jana Jirak will officiate with burial at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, Michigan. Visitation will be Monday 6-8 and Tuesday 2-8 with the family present from 2-4 and 6-8 P.m. Linda was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 26, 1948, the daughter of Richard & Wilma (Langford) Behm. She graduated from St. Charles High School with the Class of 1967. Her grandchildren were very special to her and she enjoyed shopping. She resided most of her life in Essexville, Michigan. Survivors include 1 daughter, Susannah W. Biskupski of Saginaw, 2 sons, James Mead of Elsie, and Gregg Mead & Karrie VanCise of Elsie, 2 grandchildren, Anthony & Miranda, her mother, Wilma Conlin of Owosso, 2 sisters, Deloris Sutliff of Owosso, Louise Swanner of Fowlerville, 1 brother, Robert Behm of Akron, 2 sister in laws, Kay Behm of St. Charles, and Carol Behm of Kansas City, MO. She was predeceased by her father, 2 brothers, and a daughter in law, Marci Mead. Memorials may be made to Breast Cancer Research. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. Hildegard H. Klopp, DeWitt, age 81, died January 13, 2002. Born January 19, 1920 in Bockum, Germany, Mrs. Klopp enjoyed gardening, bingo and yahtzee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman W. Klopp, Sr., in 1990. Surviving are 2 sons, Norman W. (Virginia), Jr. of Long Beach, CA and Alan G. (Janie) of Waterford; 5 grandchildren, Michael, Lauren and Julee Klopp, Teresa Karnes and Christy Orcullo, special friend, Claire Tomkiewicz. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 17, at noon at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. DeWitt Chapel, 111 S. Franklin, DeWitt. The family will receive friends at the Chapel Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the Capitol Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906 in memory of Mrs. Klopp. Alpha P. (Orweller) Drake died January 11, 2002 at the age of 88. Born in Olive Township October 10, 1913 the daughter of Frank and Leona (Bates) Cressman. She was a retired inspector from Federal Mogul in St. Johns and spent some winters in Florida. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 50 years, Howard Orweller on June 11, 1982 whom she married March 20, 1932. She is survived by her second husband, Floyd Drake whom she married June 5, 1985. Also surviving are four daughters, Leona (Bill) Nielson of Los Fresnos, TX, Barbara (Gene) Ashley of Traverse City, Janet (Jack) Smith of Ovid, & Darlene (Darrell) Buck of St. Johns, two stepchildren, Walter (Helen) Drake of Massachusetts and Shirley (Fred) Schneider of Connecticut, 15 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and 11 step grandchildren. In addition to her first husband, Alpha was preceded in death by one son, Douglas Orweller, grandson, Vernon Ashley, great granddaughter, Shelby Gregor, two brothers, Arden & Ernest Cressman, and four sisters, Dorothy & Doris Cressman, Hazel Major and Nellie Dumas. Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 14, 2002 at Osgood Funeral Home, burial at South Bingham Cemetery with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 P.M. Saturday and 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation or Hospice for Clinton County. Gregor J. Thelen, Westphalia, age 79, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2002. He was born on December 10, 1922 in Westphalia the son of George J. and Anna (Koenigscknecht) Thelen. Mr. Thelen was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and was a 55 year member of the St. Mary's Choir. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, the Westphalia Knights of Columbus Council #2890 and the St. Joseph's Society. He was the owner and operator of the Phillips 66 Gas Station for 4 years, Thelen Hardware for 24 years, and retired from the State of Michigan in 1992 after 15 years of service. Mr. Thelen served as mayor of Westphalia for 9 years. He was known for his love of music and singing. He played his guitar for over 60 years in the "Thelen Orchestra," the "String Band," "Sing and Play with Greg and May," and was a member of the "Glee Club" and the "Clintonaires." He married Maybelle Feldpausch in Fowler on October 17, 1951. Mr. Thelen was preceded in death by his sons, a baby boy and Todd; brothers, Otto and Alfred; sister, Eva. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Maybelle; six daughters, Ann (Jim) Dilley of Portland, Geralyn (Jim) Ryan of Frankfort, KY, Wanda (Mike) Fedewa, Darlene (Tom) Miller, Brenda (Kevin) Halfman, all of Fowler, and Bethany (Andres) Herran of Navarre, FL; 3 granddaughters; 13 grandsons; 1 sister, Clara Knoop of Westphalia,; brother Edmund (Lillian) Thelen of Westphalia; sisters-in-law, Rose Thelen of Pewamo and Eleanor Thelen of Westphalia; many nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Cecilio Reyna, Pastor at 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Rite of Committal following at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the St. Mary's Funeral Chapel, 210 N. Westphalia Street, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday. The rosaries will be prayed at 3 and 8 p.m. both days. Arrangements are entrusted to the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. Thomas Herald O'Connell, 74, died Thursday, January 10, 2002. Services 11 a.m. Monday, January 14, 2002 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Hubbardston. Arrangements by Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Carson City. |
Age 53 of Elsie formerly of
Essexville, Michigan died Saturday, January 12, 2002 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in
Lansing. She was retired from Delphi Automotive in Saginaw in 2001.