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Buster Lee Irving, D.O.  Buster Lee Irving of Largo,
Florida died on November 7, 2005 at the age of 80. Born in Anderson, Indiana he lived in
Royal Oak graduating from Royal Oak High School. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the
South Pacific in the U. S. Navy. After his discharge, he returned to school and became a
Doctor of Osteopathic medicine. He established a medical practice in Clawson, Michigan
where he practiced for 20 years.
Upon moving from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, he started a private practice in Tampa for a
brief time, eventually to join the staff at the Bay Pines VA Hospital for 11 years. He
re-enlisted in the Naval Reserve attaining the rank of Captain and assuming the position
of commanding officer of a medical support unit. He also served as the President of the
Hillsborough County Osteopathic Association and was a life member of the American
Osteopathic Association. It should be noted that his sister Margaret is a retired
radio-oncologist from the Mayo Clinic and his eldest son W. Lee is a practicing
obstetrician whose youngest son is serving his residency in obstetrics in Grand Rapids,
Michigan.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita of 58 years, 2 sisters; Margaret of Pinellas Park,
Florida and Joyce of Dunedin, Florida, 5 children; W. Lee of East Grand Rapids, Michigan,
Michael of Rochester Hills, Michigan, Susan of Tampa, Florida, Tom of Bradenton, Florida,
and Toni of Seminole, Florida. They were also blessed with 11 grandchildren and 8 great
grandchildren including one set of triplets.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 12, 2005 at the Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass
St., St. Johns, MI with burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The Family will receive friends 2-4
and 6-8 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorial
contributions to Hospice House Woodside, c/o Hospice Foundation of Florida Suncoast, 5771
Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760.
Robert R. Earegood
 Robert R. Earegood age 77 of
Elsie, Michigan died Saturday, November 5, 2005 at his home in Lakeland Florida.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister, MI on
Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 11:00 AM. Rev. Fr. Wolfgang Streichardt will officiate with
burial at Chapel Hill Cemetery Grand Rapids, Michigan. There will be no visitation.
Robert was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 13, 1928 the son of Rollien and May (
Morford ) Earegood. He resided most of his life in Elsie and the Grand Rapids Area. He
graduated from Elsie High School with the class of 1946. Robert married Dolores M. Morford
on October 14, 1989 in Lakeland, Florida. He worked as a salesman for Eco Lab Cleansing
Products. Bob enjoyed deer hunting in his younger years with his Grandpa Morford. He
enjoyed restoring automobiles and remodeling homes. He and Dolores also enjoyed traveling.
He attended St. Cyril's Catholic Church of Bannister, MI and St. Anthony's Catholic Church
of Lakeland, FL.
He is survived by his wife Dolores M. Earegood of Elsie, MI, 3 sons Larry & Kathy
Earegood of Rockford, MI, Lee & Nenita Earegood of Elsie, MI, Mark & Julie
Earegood of Wyoming, MI, sister Joann & Dirk Galehouse of Elsie, MI, 7 grandchildren,
and 8 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents and his first wife Caroline
Riker in 1988.
Memorials may be made to St. Cyril's Catholic Church or the American Heart Association.
The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.
Carolyn J.
(Wilkie) Lee
 Carolyn J. (Wilkie) Lee
passed away Saturday, November 5, 2005 at the age of 45. She was born January 12, 1960 in
St. Johns the daughter of Elmer and Doris (Peck) Havelka. She attended St. Johns Schools
and worked in the construction industry.
Surviving is her mother, Doris Wilkie of St. Johns; three
sisters, Joanne (Joe) Grubb of TN, Mary Ellen Wilkie and Susanne Walter both of St. Johns;
two brothers, Michael Wilkie and Robert (Michelle) Wilkie both of St. Johns; several
nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her father, Elmer Havelka, adoptive father,
Garth Wilkie and her husband Tad Lee.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Thursday, November
10, 2005 at Keck-Coleman
Funeral Home St. Johns 989-224-4422.
Rulon
“Ray” G. Bond, Jr.
Rulon “Ray” G. Bond, Jr. died November 6, 2005,
at the age of 61. Born in Richfield, Utah on September 9, 1944, the son of Rulon and Amy
(Giles) Bond, Sr. He was a construction worker, veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Ray married Linda Jensen in Salt Lake
City, Utah on September 25, 1965 and she survives him.
Also surviving are his son, William (Karen) Bond of St. Johns and sister, Colleen Anello
of Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 10, 2005 at Chapel Hill Memorial
Gardens, 4444 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing, with President Boardman officiating. The
family is being served by the Osgood
Funeral Home.
Fannie F. Weir
 Fannie F. Weir died November 5,
2005 at the age of 93. She was born August 23, 1912 in Colon, MI, the daughter of Fred and
Bessie (Brown) Conn. Fannie worked as a receiving clerk at Sears, was a member of First
Congregational Church, the St. Johns Rebekah/Odd Fellows Lodge, and enjoyed playing cards.
She married Stanley Weir and he preceded her in death on December 26, 1959.
Surviving her are son, Douglas (Marcy) Weir of St. Johns, six grandchildren, April (Paul)
Barks, Deborah (Scott) Redman, Mary Ann (Marty) Ciezadlo, Allen (Sue) Sehlke, David Sehlke
and Pam Martin, five great grandchildren, Zachary and Jennifer Barks, Nicholas and Emily
Redman and Jordan Martin. Preceding her in death are husband, Stanley Weir, daughter,
Marcia Sehlke Davis, great-grandson, Andrew Michael Barks, and two sisters, Esther Bradley
and Shirley Ross.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 11:00a.m. at the Osgood Funeral Home with Pastor
Matt Olson officiating, with burial at Mt. Rest. The family will receive friends Monday
6:00p.m-8:00p.m. and Tuesday 2:00p.m-4:00p.m. and 6:00p.m-8:00p.m. Memorial contributions
may be made to Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor.
William
J. “ Bill “ Harden
 William J.
“ Bill “ Harden age 59 of Elsie, Michigan died on Friday, November 4, 2005 at
Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan. Funeral services will be held at Duplain Church of
Christ in Rochester Colony, Michigan on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. Visitation
will be on Sunday evening 6-8 P.M. and Monday 2-8 P.M. with family present 2-4 & 6-8
P.M. at Smith Family Funeral
Homes, Elsie Chapel. Pastor Daniel Cameron will officiate and burial will take place
at Duplain Township Cemetery, Rochester Colony, Michigan.
Bill was born in Hudson, Michigan on September 27, 1946,
the son of Harry J. & Thelma ( Flint ) Harden. He graduated from Elsie High School
with the class of 1964 and resided most of his life in the Elsie area except for living in
Florida for 12 years. On September 30, 1967 he married Judy A. Fabus at St. Cyril's
Catholic Church, Bannister, Michigan. He retired from General Telephone Company and drove
truck part time for area farmers. Bill enjoyed Dirt Track Racing, NASCAR racing, hunting
& fishing and his animals. Bill attended Duplain Church of Christ, Rochester Colony,
Michigan.
Survivors include his wife, Judy A. Harden of Elsie,
Michigan, 1 daughter, Laurie & Matt VanBeelen Dewitt, Michigan, 2 grandchildren, Evan
& Parker, his parents, Harry & Thelma Harden of Elsie, Michigan, 2 sisters,
Roberta Scannell of Haslett, Michigan, Brenda & Mark Masarik of St. Johns, Michigan, 3
brothers, Robert & Julie Harden of Ovid, Michigan, Bruce & Patsy Harden of St.
Johns, Michigan, Charles & Roseanne Harden of St. Johns, Michigan, many nieces &
nephews, mother in law Helen Fabus of Elsie, Michigan, his special pets, Sam & Sassy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a memorial to be established
at a local dirt track in memory of Bill.
Janet Marie Lowe
Janet Marie Lowe age 63 of St. Johns, Michigan died
Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at Clinton Memorial Hospital St. Johns, MI. There will be no
Service or Visitation.
Janet was born in St. Johns, Michigan on May 24, 1942 the daughter of Frank and Alice
(Guernsey) Moore. She resided most of her life in St. Johns, Michigan and attended Rodney
B. Wilson High School in St. Johns, MI. She was a homemaker and an avid piano player.
She is survived by her two sons Timothy & Barbara Lowe of Alma, MI, Terry Lowe of St.
Johns, MI, and one granddaughter Laura Lowe of Alma, MI. She is predeceased by her parents
and one sister. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes,
St. Johns Chapel.
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