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Stella Myers

Sidney G. Mageli

James F. Burke passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at the age of 88. He was born October 31, 1917 in Lansing, MI the son of Joseph and
Gladys (Payne) Burke. James was an Army Veteran of WWII, a former Elks Lodge member and was a retired sales representative for Dental Arts Lab. He married Margaret Hammerschmidt on June 14, 1941 and she survives him.

Also surviving is a daughter Roberta O’Connor of St. Johns; grandchildren, Michelle (Gregory) Teklinski of West Bloomfield, MI, Brian O’Connor and partner Michael Malone of North Hollywood, CA; great grandchildren, Kevin, Erica, and Mark Teklinski. He was predeceased by a son-in-law Michael O’Connor and a grandson Kevin O’Connor.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 525 N. Pennsylvania, Lansing, MI 48912 or St. Vincent Catholic Charities 2800 W. Willow, Lansing, MI 48917. Arrangements were provided by the Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns (989) 224-4422.

Donn Edward Rush

Donn Edward Rush passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10th, 2006 following an extended illness. Born the second of four children on May 27th, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio, to Bessie and Arnold Rush. Donn grew up in Sylvania, Ohio. He graduated from Sylvania High School and following graduation from the University of Toledo, Donn served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. After a thirty year career with the Otis Elevator Company, Donn became founder of an independent elevator consulting company: Donn Rush & Associates. He also founded Hydrosafe Oil Division, an environmentally friendly hydraulic fluid, which was his passion. Donn enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing and all other sporting events. Donn was a member of Redeemer United Methodist Church of DeWitt. Donn was preceded in death by his Mother Bessie, Father Arnold and brother John.

Surviving are wife Alyson, and step-sons Daniel and Alan Burwell, son Bryan Rush (Eileen) of Grand Ledge, daughters Cheryl “Cheri” Lytikainen (Paul) of Grand Rapids, Barbara Rounds (Jeff) of Ada, Carole Witt (Jeff) of Grand Ledge and their mother Pat Rush of Charlevoix; Grandchildren Wyatt and Emelia Rush, Matthew and Mallory Lytikainen, Kelsea and Mackenzie Rounds, and Collin and Christian Witt; Brother Robert Rush (Karen) of Ottawa Lake, Michigan and Naples Florida and sister Marjorie Thompson (William) of McKinney, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 12th from 4-8 P.M. at Redeemer United Methodist Church, 13980 Shavey Road, DeWitt. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday, January 13th at Redeemer United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Rod Kalajainen officiating. Memorials may be given to Redeemer United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society. The family is being served by the Keck-Coleman Funeral Home.

Sidney G. Mageli

Sidney G. Mageli, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Monday, January 9, 2006 at the age of 72. He was born October 16, 1933 in Loma, North Dakota the son of Christian and Amanda (Engen) Mageli. Sid was a Navy Veteran, serving from 1956 to 1958, enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and spending time puttering around in his garage. He was a retired welder for the Midland Ross Co. in Owosso, with 28 years of service. Sid faced many challenges that few could have endured. He refused to accept his limitations and remained independent until his death.

Surviving is his wife of 45 years, Roberta; son David (Shelly) Mageli of St. Johns; two grandchildren Brett and Baily and his special dog Minnie. He was predeceased by his parents, son Michael, four sisters and three brothers.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2006 at the Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns (989) 224-4422 with Pastor Tyler Barlage officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Clinton Memorial Hospital or Sparrow Hospice.

Stella Myers

Stella Myers, age 103, December 5, 1902 – January 6, 2006. She was pre-deceased by husband, Ralph Myers, 1988. Her parents were Jesse and Erma (Hayes) Coe. Her siblings were Myron Coe and Viola Beardsley.  Her early years were spent on a farm in Gratiot County, MI, and she enjoyed recalling the farm life and the rural schools. A proud achievement was her Diploma as an outstanding student graduate of the school’s eighth grade class of 1915. Stells saw her first automobile in 1910 when rural mailman delivered mail in auto instead of usual horse and buggy. She also recalled bitter memories of 1918 Flu Epidemic and its impacts. In 1920 Stella married Ralph Myers and moved to St. Johns, MI. They raised eleven children, five boys and six girls. The boys included Dale, Maurice, Wendell, Gaylord, and Stanley. The girls were Jean Hefty, Janet Brookins, Marilyn Myers, Joan Innis, Constance Varuska and Linda Myers. All are still living.

Stella was a strict, but fair, disciplinarian over her “brood” of eleven children. Coping with the big family and the devastating effects of the Great Depression and the trials, tribulations and travails of its effects, she faced all undaunted and never succumbed to the malaise of surrendering to the debilitating events of the 1930’s. She earned her right of passage to a better, peaceful and non-stressful existence. God Speed, Stella Myers!

Services will be held at the Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns, MI, on Monday, January 9, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. Timothy Cockroft officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of contributions to the Church of the Nazarene, 515 N. Lansing St., St. Johns, MI 48879.

Many thanks to Lynette Brock whose help enabled Stella to live in her own apartment until December 2005, and Dr. Rajesh, M.D. and the staff at Hazel Findlay Country Manor, and the many callers from the St. Johns Church of the Nazarene.