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Larry J. Burk

Carlos Reyna

Bobby L. "Bob" Tate

Joan C. Bishop died November 15, 2004 at the age of 70. Born at Fife Lake, Michigan November 10, 1934 the daughter of Raymond and Mildred (Quibell) Grein. She was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church and a sales clerk for Fairway Discount in St. Johns for 20 years. Joan married Keith Bishop November 19, 1950 and he preceded her in death January 14, 2001.

She is survived by one daughter, Lorna (Gareth) Fender of St. Johns, three sons, Bruce (Jackie) Bishop of St. Johns, Edward (Cathy) Bishop of Fife Lake, and Matthew (Karen) Bishop of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, one sister, Norma (Charles) Kellogg of Bay Shore, Michigan and brother-in-law, Jerry House of Fort Ogden, Florida. In addition to her husband, Joan was preceded in death by her sister, Betty House.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 18, 2004 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 511 E. Sturgis St., St. Johns, burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery with Pastor George Brinley officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 P.M. Tuesday and 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at the Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Hospice for Clinton County.

Mary B. Fabus

Mary B. Fabus age 84 of Elsie, Michigan died Friday, November 12, 2004 at her home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, November 15, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church in Bannister, Michigan. Rosary will be prayed on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Home, Elsie Chapel. Burial will take play at the Ford Cemetery in Gratiot County, Michigan. Visitation will be Saturday & Sunday from 2-8 P.M.

Mary was born in Gratiot County, Michigan on March 11, 1920, the daughter of Dominick & Rose (Polakolvic) Surik. She graduated from Elsie High School with the class of 1939. She married Andrew S. Fabus on May 4, 1940 at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Bannister, MI. Andrew died on June 16, 1995. Mary Fabus was a homemaker and was a lifelong resident of the Elsie area. She was a member of St. Cyril’s Catholic Church and the Alter Society.

She is survived by her 3 daughters; Carole & Fred Nixon of Bannister, MI, Marilyn Kuchar of Elsie, MI, & Andrea & Daniel Clark of St. Johns, MI. 9 grandchildren; Cindy & Paul Bolanowiski of Clio, MI, Jim & Kim Nixon of St. Johns, MI, Sue & Mitch Irish of Webberville, MI, Patty & Chet Atkins of Webberville, MI, Bob & Kelley Nixon of Ovid, MI, Pam & Jason Grieder of Bannister, MI, Tom Kuchar & Brian Kuchar of Elsie, MI & Andrew Clark of St. Johns, MI. 3 step-grandchildren; Amy Clark & Sarah Clark of Lansing, MI and Justin & Bridgette Skiffington of Camp Pendleton, CA. 7 great grandchildren; Cody, Kaliegh, Porscha, Austin, Zachary, Brandon, Kylie & 2 step great grandchildren; Meegan & Logan.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband, an infant son, 1 son in law Louis Kuchar, 1 brother; John Surik & 3 sisters; Agnes Pare, Anna Cole, & Rose Easlick. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.

Carlos Reyna

Carlos Reyna,  Flint, MI Age 82, was born into eternal life, November 12, 2004. Funeral Service will be held at Brown Funeral Home, 1616 Davison Road, Flint. Visitation at Brown Funeral Home is on Sunday, November 14 from 6-9 p.m., Rosary at 7 p.m.; and Monday, November 15 from 2-4 p.m., with Rosary at 3 p.m., and 6-9 p.m. with Scripture service at 7 p.m. Fr. Cecilio Reyna (son) officiating. The burial mass will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church G-2316 W. Coldwater Rd., Mt. Morris Township, on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at 11:00 a.m.

He was born on July 6, 1922 in Benavides, TX. The son of Doroteo Reyna and Concepcion Bazan Reyna of Charlotte, TX. He married Andrea Garza of Sabinas Hidalgo, N.L., Mexico, on September 22, 1957. Mr. Reyna served in the Civilian Conservation Corp in Wyoming. Sergeant Reyna served his country as a heavy machine gunner, in the United States Army during World War II, Company D 333rd Infantry, European Theater. Proud member of the UAW; he retired from Flint Truck & Bus Assembly after 33 years in 1988. He was talented and loved woodworking. In 2003, he was recognized and presented the Domingo Berlanga Veteran's Award, for his military service. He loved life and lived it joyously and deeply, he was a great husband, Dad, and grandfather. He had a wonderful sense of humor that we all loved and adored.

Surviving are his wife, Andrea Garza Reyna; 6 children, Carla and Carol (Patrick) of Racine, WI, Carlos Jr. and wife Marlene, Maria Mata and husband Francisco, Andrea Wolf and husband William, Reverend Cecilio C. Reyna of Westphalia, MI; and daughter-in-law, Margarita Ramos Reyna; 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; siblings, Delfina and Reynaldo Reyna of Charlotte, TX, Clemente and Doroteo (Santos) Reyna of Pleasanton, TX, Isabel (Jose) Cumpian of Big Foot, TX. Preceded in death by his son, Cecilito; sister, Zoila (Baldemar) Trevino, Estella (Porfidio) Calvillo, Delores Reyna, and Otila Reyna (sisters-in-law). A special thanks to his neighbors Juan and Juanita Diaz and the Raul Garcia Family, the support of friends and family during this difficult time is appreciated. A many thanks to the nurses and staff's patience and love for him at Kith Haven Nursing Home and Avalon Hospice.

Larry J. Burk

Larry Burk died November 11, 2004 at the age of 59. He was born in St. Johns on October 2, 1945, the son of Merlin and Betty (Matice) Burk. He was a retired General Motors Plant Engineering employee, a member of U.A.W. Local #652 and National Rifle Association. Larry married Olga (Rositas) Burk in St. Johns on November 26, 1966 and she survives him.

Also surviving are his daughters, Lisa Burk of Lansing, Shawn (Tim) Pardee of Elsie and Mandy (Craig) Petke of Bancroft, 9 grandchildren, Jordan, Scottie and Kayla Hill, Kendal Torrence, Ty and Trace Pardee, Taylor Burk, Cameron and Jacob Petke, parents, Merlin and Betty Burk, brothers, Gary (Ricki) Burk and Thomas Burk, all of St. Johns, many nieces and nephews and his sidekick, Spring.

Funeral services will be 1:30 P.M. Monday, November 15, 2004 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 109 Linden, St. Johns, burial at Eureka Cemetery with Rev. Fr. Eoin Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Saturday and Sunday at the Osgood Funeral Home. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to Sparrow Hospice Services-Clinton Home Hospice.

Bobby L. "Bob" Tate

Bobby L. "Bob" Tate,  St. Johns, MI After a short struggle, Bobby went home November 5, 2004. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, January 19, 1943 to Robert and Minnie (Maddox) Tate. Bobby moved to Michigan in the early 50's and graduated from Coopersville High School and joined the U.S. Air Force in 1960.

Surviving are his wife of 19 years, Liz; step-son, Robert Gleason; former wife, Shirley and their children, Shelly and Steve Shields, Cindy, Robert; grandchildren, Steven, Leslie, Amanda, Robert, Jr., Jasmine; brothers, Mike and Fred Hansen of Grand Rapids; uncle in Los Angeles; and many cousins and friends.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 15, at Noon at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing. Interment will follow in Rose Cemetery, Bath. The family will receive friends at the Chapel Sunday from 2-5 PM. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 648 Monroe Avenue, NW, Suite 004, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 or the American Heart Association, 3818 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 in memory of Bobby.