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| Donald E. Wade | Lucia Brindley-Luth |
| Mildred M. Magsig
She is survived by two daughters, Kathy (Lon) Canum and Amy (Bruce) Cronkhite, one son, Charles (Rosemary) Magsig, all of St. Johns, four grandchildren, Karen (Scott) Nairn, Angela (Tim) Pifer, Tom (Denise) Magsig and Jessica (Michael) Demianenko, and four great grandchildren, Emily Nairn, Amber Pifer, Kaitlyn Magsig and Joshua Pifer. In addition to her husband, Mildred was preceded in death by two brothers, Arlin and Ervin Zischke and one sister, Hazel Bandt. Funeral Services will be 1:30 P.M. Saturday, May 11, 2002 at St. Johns Lutheran Church, burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery with Pastor George Brinley officiating. The family will receive friends 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Friday at the Osgood Funeral Home and 1 hour prior to the funeral service at the church. Memorials may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church or Clinton Memorial Hospital.
Also surviving are daughter-in-law, Jean Wade of Pontiac, three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two sisters, Mary Palmer of Mishawaka, IN and Sally (James) Kennelley of Tequesta, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Patrick Wade, one grandson, Kelly Wade, and brother, Fr. Anthony Wade. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 9:30 A.M. Friday, May 10, 2002 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Pontiac with Rev. Fr. Eoin Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends 5-8 P.M. Thursday at the Osgood Funeral Home with a Rosary prayed 7:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice for Clinton County or Ovid Healthcare Center.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 11, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Hope Church in Ovid, Michigan. Rev. Dr. Richard D. Murphy will officiate with burial at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, Michigan. Visitation will be Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel. Lucia attended Hale Area School and graduated from Hale High School with the Class of 1973. She was a dedicated mother and committed wife. She loved to garden with her flowers and cook. She demonstrated her love for Jesus Christ and people through her tireless acts of service. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. "Only one life will soon be past. Only what’s done for Christ will last." She was a member of Miracle Center Christian Fellowship in Saginaw, Michigan. Survivors include her husband of nearly 27 years, Dale Robert Luth of St. Johns, eight children, Todd Michael Luth of St. Johns, Daniel Robert (Angie) Luth of Pompeii, Joshua Mark Luth, Rosanne Lynette Luth, Benjamin Caleb Luth, Rebecca Jane Luth, Holly Jean Luth, Elijah Paul Luth, one surrogate son, Anthony Joseph Heath, all of St. Johns, one grandchild, Tyler Luth, her parents, Clarence H. & Madeline M. Brindley, two sisters, Sharron (Anthony) D’Angelo of Virginia Beach, VA, Joan (Paul) Wilson of Freeland, one brother, Mark (Ann) Brindley of Saginaw, many Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family. The Family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel. Brother Ronan (Norman) Koenigsknecht, CSC Brother Ronan (Norman) Koenigsknecht, C.S.C., 83, died after a lengthy illness on Friday, May 3, 2002 in Dujarie House, Notre Dame, Ind. He was born on March 13, 1919, in Fowler, the son of Ignatious and Theresa (Spitzley) Koenigsknecht. One of eight children, he is survived by a brother, Raymond, and by two sisters, Theresa and Bertha. Br. Ronan attended school in Fowler before joining Holy Cross at Watertown, Wis., in September 1940. He received the habit of the brothers at Rolling Prairie, Ind., on Feb. 1, 1941, pronounced temporary vows on Aug. 16, 1942, and perpetual vows on Aug. 16, 1948. Before entering the congregation, Br. Ronan was involved in farming, mastering as well the necessary ancillary manual skills such as carpentry and painting, as well as general maintenance. In Holy Cross, he took night classes in machine shop and woodworking, increasing his capabilities in the general maintenance field. He exercised these considerable skills during his entire active life, starting at St. Joseph's Novitiate, Rolling Prairie, from 1942-45. He was then assigned to Sacred Heart Juniorate, Watertown, St. Charles Boys' Home, Milwaukee, Wis., and the novitiate again, each for a year. From 1948-59 he helped staff St. Joseph's Farm in Granger, Ind., then became maintenance chief at Columba Hall, Notre Dame, where he remained until 1997, when health considerations made it advisable to take up residence at the Helen D. Schubert Villa, Notre Dame. His condition becoming more critical, in July 2001 he transferred to the adjacent Dujarie House facilities. Br. Ronan was a man of many talents geared toward the maintenance of institutional buildings, residences and equipment. Despite a long-standing and progressively deteriorating arthritic condition, this gifted, quiet, deeply prayerful brother contributed faithfully, significantly and without complaint to the bettering of his community's life wherever he was assigned. Visitation will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, in St. Joseph's Chapel, the brothers' Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame, 54515 State Road 933. A Mass of the Resurrection will follow at 3:30 p.m., with burial immediately afterward at St. Joseph's Cemetery on the village grounds. The Kaniewski Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Margaret Virginia Lange, 81, of DeWitt, died May 1, 2002. She was born Aug. 27, 1920 in DeWitt, the daughter of Frank and Ethel Rose. She retired from Sealed Power after more than 30 years of service. Her husband, Robert, and sister, Ann Harter, preceded her in death. Surviving is her sister, Pat Hodgson, and several nieces and nephews. Services were held May 4, 2002. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 631 Julia St., Lansing, Mich., 48910.
Surviving are his son, Jesse of Florida; daughter, Shelby of Lansing; parents, Elma and John Cockrum of St. Johns; sisters, JoEllen Cockrum and Julie Tenlen, both of St. Johns; brother, Mark Cockrum of St. Johns; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 10, 2002 at the Osgood Funeral Home, burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery with Rev. Steve Weinberger officiating. The family will receive friends 5-7 P.M. Wednesday and 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Also surviving are five sons, James (Diane) Rivest of Lewiston, Michael (Kathy) Rivest of Metamora, Thomas Rivest of Mexico/British Columbia, Patrick (Carol) Rivest of Muncie, IN, & Kevin (Mary Jo) Rivest of Findlay, OH, four daughters, Judy (Bill) Kissane of St. Johns, Yvonne (Jim) Mosley of Lansing, Kay Butler of Grosse Pointe & Karen Rodriguez of St. Johns, 25 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one brother, Everett Lloyd (Shirley) Rivest of New York, several nieces and nephews. Frank was preceded in death by an infant son Gary Lee Rivest, infant daughter, and son-in-law, Louie Rodriguez. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 9, 2002 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid, burial at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie with Rev. Fr. Paul Cummings officiating. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday and 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 Wednesday with a Rosary being prayed 7:30 P.M. Wednesday at the Houghton Chapel of Osgood Funeral Homes, Ovid. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid Public Library or Ovid Historical Society.
Robert is survived by one daughter, Marilyn Weber of St. Johns, four sons, Michael Weber of Oakland, California, Gary (Shirley) Weber of Fowler, Bruce (Kristi) Weber of St. Johns, and Chris (Jill) Weber of Fowler, ten grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Robert also has four brothers, Herman Weber of Fowler, James (Eileen) Weber of Ada, George Weber of Portland and Urban Weber of Fowler, and three sisters, Helen Simmon of Fowler, Dorothy Melvin of Ionia and Rita (Robert) Sonday of Portland. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Lawrence and an infant brother and one sister, JoAnn Hoppes. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 A.M. Thursday, May 9, 2002 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, burial at Holy Trinity Cemetery with Rev. Fr. Eric Weber officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Goerge Chapel of Osgood Funeral Homes, Fowler with a Rosary being prayed 3 and 8 P.M. Tuesday and Wednesday. In lieu of thank you notes a memorial will be made to Most Holy Trinity Educational Trust Fund. Reva F. Stevens, age 85 died May 6, 2002. Born June 3, 1916 in Gratiot County, Michigan the daughter of Willis and Bertha (Young) Wineland and lived in Clinton County most of her life. Reva married Lyle Stevens March 22, 1958 in Lansing and he preceded her in death in 1974. She is survived by two stepsons, Robert (Margaret) Stevens of East Lansing and John (Bertha) Stevens of rural St. Johns, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one brother, Harold Wineland of St. Johns. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by one sister, Pauline Morrissey. Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, May 9, 2002 at the Osgood Funeral Home, burial in Eureka Cemetery with Rev. Steve Weinberger officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials may be made to Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor or Hospice for Clinton County. Janice M. Pardee, DeWitt, entered the presence of her precious Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, May 1, 2002, while traveling through Abilene, TX, at the age of 67. She was born January 17, 1935, in Lansing, and was a very active member of Heritage Baptist Church, formerly East DeWitt. Janice was formerly employed with Bell Telephone and the M.S.U. Bookstore. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Gordon. Surviving are Frederick W., her husband of 49 years; 4 children, Rick (Janie), Mark (Cheryl), Scott (Kyda), and Shelley (Steve) Schneider; 10 granddaughters; 7 grandsons; 2 sisters, Joyce Malatinsky and Betty (Chuck) Gaskill; sister-in-law, Judy Bauer; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Monday, May 6, at 11 a.m. at Heritage Baptist Church, 1380 E. Round Lake Rd., DeWitt, with Pastor Shawn Smith officiating. Interment will follow in East Lawn Memory Gardens, Okemos. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. DeWitt, Chapel, 111 S. Franklin St., DeWitt, on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the Benevolence Fund, c/o the Heritage Baptist Church in memory of Janice Pardee. Joseph James Seyrek, 79, of Monument Beach, Cape Cod, Mass., died April 22, 2002, at VA Hospital in Providence, R.I. He was born Aug. 25, 1922 in Chicago, Ill. He is survived by his wife, Angelekiki, of Cape Cod; brother John Seyrek of Elsie; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Catherine Seyrek of Elsie. He lived in the St. Johns area prior to serving in World War II. He was a 27 year veteran of U.S. Air Force, serving in World War II and Korea. |
Mildred M. Magsig, age 83 died
Thursday May 9, 2002. She was born September 3, 1918 the daughter of Rhine and Emma
(Grammel) Zischke. She was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church. She was very
devoted to her family and enjoyed cooking. Mildred married Glenn Magsig June 9, 1940
and he preceded her in death October 2, 1994. 
Donald
E. Wade died May 8, 2002 at the age of 82. He was born in Owosso on October 29, 1919, the
son of William and Angela (McGuinn) Wade and lived in Pontiac and Harrison before moving
to St. Johns. He was a Pipe Fitter for General Motors in Pontiac and a member of St.
Joseph Catholic Church. Donald married Marie Carroll on July 17, 1941 and she survives
him. 
Lucia was born in West Branch, Michigan at Tolfree Memorial
Hospital on October 31, 1955 to Clarence H. and Madeline M. Brindley. She departed this
life on May 7, 2002. She received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior during her freshman
year as a student at Delta College in 1974. She married Dale Robert Luth on August 9, 1975
in Hale, Michigan. She was preceded in death by one son, Mathew John Luth on September 4,
1990. She resided the last 10 years in St. Johns, previously living in the Ovid-Elsie area
for 12 years.
Gary L. Cockrum, St. Johns Died May 6, 2002 at the age
of 51. He was born in Garden City, MI on November 9, 1950, the son of John and Elma (Peck)
Cockrum and lived in Lansing and St. Johns most of his life. He was an electrician with
I.B.E.W., a graduate of Plymouth High School, a member of I.B.E.W. Local #665, enjoyed
fishing and Harley Davidsons. 
Frank
C. Rivest, age 82, died Monday, May 6, 2002. He was born November 13, 1919 in
Chinook, Montana the son of Frank H. and Myrtle M. (Crosby) Rivest. Frank graduated
from Ovid High School and earned his Associate Degree in Agriculture from M.S.U. He
lived and farmed in the Ovid-Elsie area most of his life. Frank was a member of
Holy Family Catholic Church, former Elsie and Ovid-Elsie School Board member having served
as president. He was also a member of the Michigan Milk Producers Association, Lions
Club, Ovid Historical Society and Ovid Public Library. He married Mary Gene
O’Toole February 23, 1946 and she survives him. 
Robert
H. Weber died May 6, 2002 at the age of 86. Born June 7, 1915 in Dallas Township,
Michigan the son of William and Catherine (Goerge) Weber. He was retired from
Fisher Body and a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the Knights of
Columbus. He liked to hunt and fish, loved watching Lugnuts baseball and
hummingbirds. His marriage of 48 years to Irmina Thelen on October 24, 1942 ended
with her in death October 1, 1991.