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Donald G. Boettger

Phyllis D.Wilson

Ruth Ann Smith (Waite)

Marion M. Case

Marion M. Case, age 84, died December 20, 2003.  She was born in Clinton County, MI on July 30, 1919 the daughter of Frank and Mina (Jones) Secord.   She married Rufus Case, January 29, 1939 and he preceded her in death November 11, 1998.  

She is survived by three daughters,  Joan Kelley & Delores (Al) Denniston, both of Lansing,  Joyce Stewart of St. Johns, two sons, Nelson Case of East Lansing and Donald Case of Lansing, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and enjoyed a special relationship with each and everyone of them.   Also surviving are one sister, Josephine (Richard) Parmenter of Ovid, and one brother, George (Colleen) Secord of Lansing.  In addition to her husband, Marion was preceded in death by one daughter, Josephine Syers, two granddaughters, one grandson and two brothers, Harry Eugene Wareham and Robert Secord.  

Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at Osgood Funeral Home, burial at South Bingham Cemetery, with Pastor Robert Prange officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, December 22, 2003 from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the V.F.W. Post #4113 or the American Heart Association.

Joseph J. Fabus,  Jr.

Joseph J. Fabus Jr. of Elsie, loving husband, father, & grandfather die peacefully on Friday evening December 19, 2003 at his home with his family at his side after a lengthy illness at the age of 49.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at the Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. Pastor Dan Cameron & Mr. Thomas Bradley will officiate and burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be Sunday & Monday from 2-8 P. M. and the family will be present 2-4 & 6-8 P.M.

Joe was born in Owosso, Michigan on December 6 1954 the son of Joseph J. & Helen M. (Konecny) Fabus Sr. He attended and graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School with the class of 1973. On September 21, 1974 he married Robin R. Reha in Bannister, Michigan. Joe resided most of his life in the Elsie area.
Joe was a farmer who loved to farm and enjoyed driving around with his dog Kamora looking at the crops. He also enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. There were a few winters he drove a semi for Great Lake Hybrids Co.

He is survived by his wife Robin Fabus of Elsie, 2 sons, Joseph Richard Fabus of Elsie, Jason Cayle Fabus of Elsie, 1 grandson Joseph Remington Fabus of Elsie, 1 step grandson, Brendan Brown, St. Johns, his mother, Helen Fabus of Elsie, 3 sisters Judy & Bill Harden of Elsie, Joan & Allen Adair of Elsie, Diane & Charles Bukovick of Owosso, 1 brother Dan & Darla Fabus of Elsie, his dog Kamora, several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his father, 1 sister, Julia, his mother & father in law, Richard & Delain Reha Memorials may be made to Whitetails Forever or Charity of the donor’s choice. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Chapel.

Phyllis D.Wilson

Phyllis D. Wilson, born Jan. 28, 1944, died December 19, 2003 at her residence. Loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, co-worker, and friend.

She is survived by 2 daughters and 1 son: Melissa Lou (William) Mireles, their children: William Jr., Crystal, Rosendo, Ricco, and Williams Jr's. children: William III, Anthony D., and Enrique. Melinda Sue (Sammons) Brown and her children: Christin, Sarena and Amanda Swaynie; Kristy, Kyle and Hunter L.A. Brown. Great grandchildren, Caleb Johnson (Christin's), Lexus A.L. Ramierez (Sarena's). Billie G. (Donna) Sammons and their children: Ryan, Dylan, Billie III and his mother, Kris Terrill. Loving companion and best friend, Nelson R. Rumsey. Sisters: Geneva, Nadine, Clarice, Jennie; 5 brothers in Kentucky. Numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her parents: Virgil & Elise Brickles, 2 brothers and 1 sister. Most of her life was spent in the Lansing area working for General Motors for 25 years, and, a member of the U.A.W. #652. She loved gardening, collecting porcelain dolls, and was dedicated to her 3 "girls", Nena, Roxie and Sasha.

The family will be receiving their friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Sunday, with a funeral service being held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, December 22, 2003, in the Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw. Burial will be in Kentucky. We would like to give special thanks to her extended GM friends for all their help and support. Many lives were touched by her presence.

Donald G. Boettger

Donald G. Boettger died December 17, 2003 at the age of 79. He was born in St. Johns on September 1, 1924, the son of Henry and Anna (Fasking) Boettger. He retired from machine repair at Federal Mogul in 1981 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II. Donald married Margaret Rademacher in Angola, IN on April 5, 1943. 

Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Margaret, three sons, Gary (Cheryl) Boettger, Dennis Boettger and Allen Boettger, all of St. Johns, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two brothers, Edwin (Veronica) Boettger of St. Johns and Louis (Dorothy) Boettger of DeWitt and two sisters, Irene Breiler of Birch Run and Wilma Rich of Lansing. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Robert Boettger and one sister, Marguerite Snell. 

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 20, 2003 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, corner of business 27 and Sturgis, St. Johns, burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery with the Rev. George Brinley officiating. Military Graveside Services will be provided St. Johns Honor Guard. The family will receive friends 6-8 P.M. Thursday and 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Friday at the Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St, Johns, MI. Memorials may be made to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, 1210 W. Saginaw, Lansing, MI 48915. 

Ruth Ann Smith (Waite)

Ruth Ann Smith (Waite), 56, of Holt, went to her heavenly home for Christmas Dec. 10, 2003 as the result of a traffic accident. She was born May 20, 1947 in Cadillac to Allen and Elsie Waite.

Surviving are her daughters, Leanne (Bob) Rose of Diamondale, and Rebecca Smith (Jimmy) of Holt; grandchildren, Jordan Anne and Bobby Rose, and Gabrielle ‘Ellie’ Matthews; sister, Marjorie Waite of Lansing; many nieces and nephews; two aunts, an uncle, cousins and friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents, sisters, Frances and Evelyn Jean and brother Donald.

See St. Joseph Class of 1961 R A Waite

Ruth graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School in St. Johns, class of 1965. She worked at Meijer’s (Saginaw Street) for many years and at Toy Village for several years prior to her death. All her life, family came first and herself second. We all love her and she will be greatly missed.

Per her wishes she was cremated. A memorial gathering celebrating her life was held Dec. 17 at Tiffany Funeral home in Lansing.

Because of her love for animals especially her cats, Cloe and Bootsie, donations to the Capital Area Humane Society in her memory would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.