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Rosanna R. Remus
Rosanna was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Cora Miller; by her son, Robert Remus in July 1998; by her two brothers, Hiram and Frank Miller; and three sisters, Fanny Taylor, Ethel Taylor Brown, and Mabel Smith. Surviving is her husband, Rex R. Remus; and two sons, Richard (Gerry) Remus of Troy, MI and Frank (Kathy) Remus of Albion, MI. Also surviving are four daughters, Carolann (Art) Farr of St. Johns, Anita (Ralph) Iocco of Ovid, Rosemary (Fred) Smith of Dowagiac and Ruth Ann (Glenn) Hills of St. Johns; by daughter-in-law, Elsie (Robert) Remus; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday May 5, 2005 at 11:00 at the Grove Bible Church with the Rev. Robert Prange officiating. Burial will take place in the Reed Cemetery. Viewing will be 1 hour before the services. Contributions can be made to Camp Barakel, Fairview, MI 48621, Gideon Bibles or Clinton County Hospice. www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com John Blauwiekel, 87, retired farmer of Pewamo, died May 2,
2005. Born in Pewamo, October 14, 1917 of Nick and Netta (VanderJagt) Blauwiekel and lived
in the Pewamo area all his life. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the
Fowler-Pewamo-Westphalia V.F.W. Post #3733. On October 5, 1944 he married Marie Bower who
preceded him in death in August 1996. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in
Alaska in World War II. He enjoyed visiting his neighbors, grandchildren and attending
cross-country and track meets. Irma L. Howell, age 88, died Sunday, May 01, 2005 in Ashley. Born June 15, 1916 in Bates Township, Michigan, the daughter of Benjamin and Myrtle (Bayenton) Blem. She married Lester J. Howell on June 15, 1940 and he preceded her in death on November 8, 1971. Surviving Irma are two daughters, Betty (Tom) Putz of Lansing, Joanne (Rick) Pearson of Houston, Texas, one son, Lawrence (Wanda) Howell of Elsie, eight grandchildren and three sisters, Isabelle (Bob) Sorrell of Carson City, Laura DeMott of St. Johns and Margueritte Armantrout of Big Rapids. Graveside services will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at Payne Cemetery, Maple Rapids with Pastor Brian Sheen officiating. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to Ashley Care Center. The family is being served by Osgood Funeral Homes.
She is survived by her children David (Lani) Hiller of Saint Johns, Marsha Eckerle of Saint Johns and Susan Gurden of Maple Rapids; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Along with her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, her granddaughter, Mary Leilani Hiller, her brother, Fred Corson, and her sisters, Kathleen Gerhold and Donna Keelan. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., Saint Johns, with Pastor Jim Dibbet officiating. Interment will follow in Eureka Cemetery in Greenbush Township. The family will receive visitors 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. Monday at the Osgood Funeral Home. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorial contributions to Greenbush United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her sister-in-law Florence Becker of Saint Johns and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Rev. Fr. Steve Makranyi officiating. Interment will follow in Most Holy Trinity Cemetery in Fowler. The family will receive visitors 7-9 P.M. Sunday and 2-4 P.M. and 7-9 P.M. Monday at the Goerge Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes, 11112 W. Ionia St., Fowler with a Rosary at 8 P.M. on Sunday and at 3 P.M. and 8 P.M. on Monday. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorial contributions to Most Holy Trinity Education Trust Fund.
Wava was born October 22, 1924 in Bannister, Michigan, the daughter of Manley & Florence ( Denno ) Nixon. She resided most of her life in the Bannister & Ashley area. She graduated from Ashley High School with the class of 1943. On March 30 1946 she married David G. Slavik in Ashley, Michigan, David died September 14, 1997. Wava was a homemaker who enjoyed her family, church and her
farm. She was a member of East Washington United Brethren Church in Ashley. Memorial may be made to East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, Michigan. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. Leo Glaister, 84, formerly of Coldwater, retired
dairy farmer, died Friday April 22, 2005. There will be no services. Arrangements by Osgood Funeral Homes, St. Johns. |
Rosanna R. Remus, St. Johns, MI Entered into the presence of
her Lord May 2, 2005 at the age of 95. She was born in Milledgeville, IL to Ira and Cora
Miller on December 13, 1909. She lived most of her life in the St. Johns area where she
and her husband Rex farmed in Victor Twp. They were married for 77 years. She was a
homemaker, loving mother and wife. She was a member of Grove Bible Church where she was a
reading tutor at the Grove Christian School. Previously they were members at the South
Baptist Church in Lansing, where she taught Sunday School. Upon retirement, Rex and
Rosanna joined the staff at Camp Barakel in Fairview, Michigan where they served the Lord
for 22 years. Until in their 90's they moved into Hazel Findley Country Manor in St.
Johns. 
Mary L. Hiller,
age 81, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2005. She was born on December 18, 1923, the
daughter of Preston and Vera (Speice) Corson. She was retired from GTE as a Telephone
Operator. She was a member of Greenbush United Methodist Church and a past Treasurer of
the Greenbush United Methodist Church Women’s Group. She was also a Past President of
the American Legion Auxillary and member of the 8 & 40 Auxillary and a member of the
Elsie Library Club. She was also a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and the Clinton County
Senior Center who enjoyed birdwatching, gardening, canning and bowling. She married Bert
Hiller on November 29, 1941 and he preceded her in death on December 29, 1996. 
Loretta E. “Billie”
Ball, age 99, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2005. She was born on September 5, 1905 in
Fowler, the daughter of Frank and Pauline (Platte) Becker. She was a member of Most Holy
Trinity Catholic Church. She married Anthony G. Ball on January 24, 1942 and he preceded
her in death on February 25, 1991. 
Barbara Ann Brown, beloved
aunt and friend, died in her home April 27, 2005. Born in Clinton County on December 8,
1919, the daughter of Lewis and Pearl (Johnson) Brown, she retired from Michigan State
University after forty years as a graphic artist. During her lifetime she worked in
various artistic genres, built her own house and innumerable sail boats. She also enjoyed
playing the harmonica and competing in bridge, chess and Scrabble. 
Sandra J. Rhines died at home surrounded by her
loving family, April 28, 2005 at the age of 58. Born in St. Johns on September 16, 1946,
the daughter of Clare and Dorothy (Spayde) Rhines. She was an Executive Secretary for the
State of Michigan Employment Security Commission retiring in 1992. Sandra married Douglas
Parks in St. Johns on December 13, 1984 and he survives her. 
Wava L. Slavik age 80 of
Ashley, Michigan died Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.
Funeral services will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, Michigan
on Friday, April 29, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie,
Michigan. Pastor Jerry Drummond will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday 6-8 P.M.
& Thursday 2-8 P.M. with family present 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral
Homes, Elsie Chapel.