Lawrence G. Sexton, St. Johns, died May 24, 2002 at the age of 91, from respiratory and cardiac complications at Sparrow Hospital. Larry was born on October 1, 1910, in Laingsburg, MI, was the eldest of two sons of  Jay Wesley and Gertrude (Smith) Sexton, life long residents of Lansing, MI. Jay W. Sexton was the superintendent of Lansing schools for whom J.W. Sexton High School was named.   Larry's brother Donald James Sexton died on July 2, 2001, at the Michigan Home for Veterans in Grand Rapids, MI. He was 88.

Larry was a happy and friendly man who loved his country, his community and his family above all else. He graduated from Lansing Central High School, attended Michigan State University for two years and received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He met Elizabeth Agnes Phillips  at a dance at the Lansing YWCA and they married on July 16, 1938, in Battle Creek, MI. She preceded him in death on October 18, 1997.

His first job was selling steam traps door-to-door for a Detroit Company. His territory was the West Coast. He started his automotive career in Lansing, MI with the Oldsmobile Division of General Motors, where he was in charge of the Dynamometer lab. He moved to Muskegon, MI to take a position as Assistant to the President (Paul Johnson) of Sealed Power, and he was promoted to Plant Manager, St. Johns Division in 1947. He retired in 1973 after 33 years of service. Larry was a lifetime member of the St. Johns Rotary Club and a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Republican Party. He worked tirelessly for the local United Fund Campaign.

Surviving are their three children, all born in Muskegon, MI: Jay Wesley Sexton II (Patty) Haslett, MI, Carolyn Ann Aldrich (Larry) Phoenix, AZ and Mary Elizabeth Barnette, St. Johns, MI.  Larry has three grandchildren: Aaron Matthew Aldrich, an elementary school teacher, Flagstaff, AZ, Lacey Elizabeth Aldrich, a high school teacher, Phoenix, AZ and Andrea Clare Sexton, a middle school student, Haslett, MI.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, May 27, 2002 at the First United Methodist Church, burial at Reed Cemetery with Rev. Carol Floyd officiating. The family will receive friends, Sunday, May 26, 2002 from 5:00 -8:00 P.M. at the Osgood Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Edna M. Schaefer

Edna M. Schaefer died May 23, 2002 at the age of 86. Born in St. Johns on January 31, 1916 the daughter of Robert and Emma (Houghten) Shaw. She graduated from St. Johns High School and Acme Business (L.B.U.) now Davenport College and retired as secretary of St. Joseph Catholic School after 13 years of service.  She lived most of her life on their farm in Ovid Township. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society, Ovid-Duplain Library Club, Farm Bureau, a longtime 4-H leader, a volunteer at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor and enjoyed gardening. Edna married Albert Schaefer in Lansing on August 5, 1939 and he preceded her in death on January 30, 1998.

Surviving are two sons, James (Susan) Schaefer and Ronald Schaefer, both of St. Johns, three daughters, Margaret (Robert) Brantley of Okemos, Jean (James) Welsh of East Lansing, Kathy (Frank) Allbee of Midland, four grandchildren, Ryan and Michelle Welsh, Lori and Heather Flegel, one great granddaughter, Adeline, and one sister, Margaret "Peggy" Genter Cain of Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, two sisters, Vera Brown, Gladys Lynch, and one brother, Robert Shaw.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery with Rev Fr. Eoin Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends 5-8 P.M. Sunday and Monday at the Osgood Funeral Home with a vigil service 7 P.M. Monday at the funeral  home. For those desiring, memorial tributes may be made to St. Vincent Home, Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor or Clinton Memorial Health Foundation.

Marilyn M. Faccio

Marilyn M. Faccio, DeWitt Age 48, died unexpectedly May 28, 2002. Born April 26, 1954 in Lawrence, Kansas, Marilyn was preceded in death by her brother, Daniel Chandler Merriott (1992).

Surviving are 1 daughter, Christin Faccio of Lansing; 3 sons, Neil (fiancee, Kari Jaster) Faccio of Grand Rapids, Brian Faccio of DeWitt and Cory Faccio of Midland; fiance', Ron Morrison of Indianapolis, IN; parents, John and Marjorie Merriott of DeWitt; 2 sisters, Gayle Faris of MO and Jan (Mike) Williams of Grand Rapids; 4 nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 1, 10:00 AM at the Gorsline-Runciman DeWitt Chapel, 111 S. Franklin, DeWitt with Pastor Terry Williamson, officiating. Interment will be at 1:30 PM in Midland Cemetery, Midland. The family will receive friends at the Chapel Saturday 1 hour prior to the service from 9-10 AM. Those desiring may make contributions to The Michigan Lupus Foundation, 26507 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48087 in memory of Marilyn.

Charles J. Kridner

Charles J. Kridner, 90, retired farmer, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at Elsie United Methodist Church, Elsie. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie.

Carl D. Padgett

Memorials may be made to VFW Post #3733. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel.

Gerald C. Vincent

Gerald C. Vincent died May 27, 2002 at the age of 88. Born February 20, 1914 in Vernon Township, Michigan the son of Eugene and Martha (Sharp) Vincent.  He farmed in Ovid until 1976 when he retired to McCain Lake in Byron and later moved to Laingsburg in 1990.  Gerald married Loretta Donahue October 8, 1940 and she preceded him in death August 11, 2001. 

He is survived by two sons, Kenneth (Kathy) Vincent and Earl (Noreen) Vincent of Ovid, three daughters, Jean (Kenneth) Durham of Ovid, Grace Kares of Laingsburg and Shirley (Robert) Walker of Evanston, Wyoming, 15 grandchildren, 10 step grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and one brother, Cecil Vincent of Durand.  In addition to his wife, Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, one infant son, one son-in-law, Doug Kares, three grandchildren, Elaine Thomas, Infant Durham and Donald Walker, four brothers, Silven, Carl, Guy and Harold Vincent and one sister, Ellen Frazer.  

Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 31, 2002 at the Houghton Chapel of Osgood Funeral Homes, Ovid, burial at Maple Grove Cemetery with Rev. Robert MaGee officiating.  The family will receive friends from 9-11 A.M. Friday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan.

Glema Sousley

Glema Sousley died May 25, 2002 at the age of 97. She was born in Bronson, MI on April 17, 1905, the daughter of Warren and Emma (Spade) Whitney. She was a former J.C. Penney, Lake's Jewelry, & Harr's Jewelry employee, a member of the First Congregational Church for 68 years and a life member of the Radiant Chapter of O. E. S. #79. Glema married Willard Paul Sousley in November, 1922, in Orland, IN and he preceded her in death on July , 1982.

Surviving are one son, Howard (Dorothy) Sousley of St. Johns; one daughter, Phyllis (John) Anderson of Suttons Bay; five grandchildren, Michael Anderson and Phillip Anderson, both of Suttons Bay, Karen (Allen) Gleason of Cedar, Sandra (William) Buyak of Dimondale, and Scott Sousley of Lansing; seven great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at the Osgood Funeral Home, burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery with Reverend Matt Olson officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Osgood Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the First Congregational Church or O.E.S.

Elizabeth "Bette" Madeline Kruger

Elizabeth "Bette" Madeline Kruger, Grand Ledge Mrs. Kruger passed away Sunday evening, May 26, 2002 at home after an extended illness at the age of 84. Bette was born the daughter of the late Will and Myrtie (Howe) Kebler, October 7, 1917 in Grand Ledge. She worked for many years in Lansing for Consumers Power Company, after her marriage to Fred L. Kruger of Muir in 1945, they purchased the family farm in the area. As working partners, they ran a dairy and raised their family. Bette was an avid reader, piano player, concertgoer, and until recent years, horseback rider. After raising her family she returned to work at Spartan Village School at MSU, where she retired after 13 years.

She is survived by her beloved husband Fred, sister Geneva Wiskemann of Lansing, daughters; Patricia (Derrill) Coger of Auburn and Suzanne (Gordon) Cornwell of Traverse City; 5 grandchildren, Marcella (Brook) Fisher of W. Palm Beach, FL, Stacey (Andrew) Hasse of Traverse City, James (Dulcie) Rice of Grand Ledge, Wesley (Sheri) Cornwell of Traverse City, and Sarah Cornwell of Marquette; 7 great-grandchildren, Andrew Cornwell, Nicholas Tafelsky, Maya Kedmi, Emily Hasse, Tyler Cornwell, Blake Fisher, and Garrett Rice. Mrs. Kruger was also pre-deceased by her brother, Vaughn Kebler.

Funeral services will be held at Thursday, May 30th - 1:00 P.M. at Peters & Murray Funeral Home, 301 E. Jefferson Street, Grand Ledge. Rev. Lyle Heaton of Wacousta Community United Methodist Church will officiate, with burial to follow at the Niles Cemetery, Eagle. Bette's family will receive friends on Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Devos Children's Hospital of Grand Rapids or the American Heart Assoc. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

F. Jean Wolfe

Age 80 of Ashley, Michigan passed away Sunday, May 26, 2002 at Carson City Hospital in Carson City. She was a homemaker and Former Administrator at Maple Valley Nursing Home for 22 years.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 11:00 A.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. Rev. David Ford will officiate with burial at Collier Cemetery, Washington Township, Michigan. Visitation will be Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-9 with the family present from 2-4 and 7-9 P.m.

F. Jean was born on March 26, 1922 in Brant, Michigan, the daughter of Harry D. & Edith (Yoemons) Moore. She graduated from Owosso College. On December 31, 1940 she married Reno Wolfe in Chesaning, Michigan. She was a member of Ashley Wesleyan Church and was a volunteer for the Red Cross and Carson City Hospital. She resided most of her life in the Ashley area.

She is survived by her husband, Reno Wolfe of Ashley, 2 daughters, Shirley & Bill Kellogg of Owosso, and Kathryn & Marshall Morris of Ashley, 1 son, Carl & Marilyn Wolfe of Ashley, 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Norman Moore of Chesaning, and Glen Moore of Mobile, AL. She was predeceased by her parents, 2 sisters, and 4 brothers.

Memorials may be made to Ashley Wesleyan Church. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.

Guillermo Jr. "Junior" Trevino

Guillermo Jr. "Junior" Trevino, DeWitt, Loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, age 43, passed away at home Monday, May 27, 2002. Born September 8, 1958 in Lansing, the son of the late Guillermo, Sr. and Juanita (Martinez) Trevino. Despite his illnesses, Junior never stopped helping family and friends, putting their needs above his own. He thoroughly enjoyed his family and friends and lived life to it's fullest each and every day. Junior was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Richard Wilbur.

Surviving are his wife of 12 years, Julia; son, Thomas Richard Trevino; siblings, Antonio (Cindy) Trevino, Juanita (James) Bopp, Ophelia (Eric) Rose, Olivia (Jim) Cowley, Sylvia (Michael) Trevino, Otilia Trevino, Odelia (Jose) Garcia and Rafael (Christina) Trevino; brother-in-law, Thomas Craig Wilbur; mother-in-law, Mary Jane Wilbur; 22 nieces and nephews, 21 great nieces and nephews also survive.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Cristo Rey Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Fred Thelen as Celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Palmer-Bush Lansing Chapel, 520 E. Mt. Hope Ave., where a Vigil service will be held Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m.

Richard Dale Albaugh

Richard Dale Albaugh died May 22, 2002 at the age of 75. He was born in Ovid on December 3, 1926, the son of Clayton and Anna (Curtis) Albaugh. He retired from Magnetek as Maintenance Supervisor and formerly worked at Ovid Oil, Ovid Public Schools and Swartzmiller Lumber. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and enjoyed hunting and yard work. Richard married Norma Buck on August 18, 1951 and she preceded him in death on January 27, 2002.

Surviving are his son, Terry L. Albaugh of Owosso, granddaughter, Shelbi Albaugh of Shepherd, MI and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Albaugh and Homer Albaugh and three sisters, Aletha McCreery, Thelma VanValkenburg and Edna Bashore.

Memorial services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at the Houghton Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes, Ovid, with Rev. Dennis Boonstra officiating. The family will receive friends 10:00-11:00 A.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the wishes of family.

Elizabeth Capen

Age 89 of St. Johns, Michigan passed away Friday, May 24, 2002 at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing, Michigan.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 2:00 P.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel. Pastor Virginia Wickwire will officiate with burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery in St. Johns. Visitation will be Sunday 4-8 and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 P.M.

Elizabeth was born on August 11, 1912 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth (Layda) Moshe. She attended country schools in Clinton County. On May 21, 1948 she married Glen Capen in Indiana. He passed away in 1969. Anna was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing & crocheting. She was past member of Elsie OES and resided most of her life in the St. Johns and Elsie areas.

She is survived by five sisters, Ann & Harold Martin of Dewitt, Emily & Fred Sykora of St. Johns, Sue Smeltzer of Middleton, Judy Skea of St. Johns, and June Toth of St. Johns, also eight nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband.

Memorials may be made to the Charity of Donor’s choice. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel.

Dorothy H. Kilpatrick

Age 78 of Fowler, Michigan passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at Clinton Memorial Hospital in St. Johns, Michigan.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel. Rev. Paul Clark will officiate with burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery in St. Johns. Visitation will be Friday from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M.

Dorothy was born on October 6, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Elmer & Helen M. (Schroeder) Beilfuss Sr. On November 14, 1987 she married Mark Kilpatrick. He passed away June 29, 1992. Dorothy retired from Spraying Systems in Illinois and she was also a homemaker. Dorothy resided most of her life in Chicago, Illinois, moving to Michigan in 1985. She is survived by 3 daughters, Shirley & Joseph Colsant of Illinois, Pauline & Keith Dalton of Fowler, Judy Deppie of Illinois, 1 son, Joseph Slebon of Nevada, 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 3 step children, Carl & Norma Kilpatrick of Ashley, Aleta & Paul Rolfe of Grayling, Bonnie & Mike Hogan of Onaway, 11 step grandchildren, 18 step-great grandchildren, 3 brothers, LeRoy Beilfuss of Illinois, Bobby Beilfuss of Illinois and Richard Beilfuss of Florida. Dorothy is predeceased by her parents, 2 sisters, Mitz Johnson & Margaret Hassek.

Memorials may be made to the Charity of Donor’s choice. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel.

Belva H. (Robinson) Howe