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Matthew T. Hutton Matthew T. Hutton died February 8, 2006 at the age of 37.
He is survived by his sons, Robert Jones and Special Friend
Julie Miller of Owosso, Roger and Melody Jones of Owosso, Timothy Jones and Special Friend
Jaymee Hord of Owosso; his daughters Robin Hollander of Owosso, Ronda Welch and
Special Friend Dean Acre of Elsie Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, 11:00 A.M. at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns 989-224-4422 with Rev. Steve Weinberger officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Memorials may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Surviving is his beloved wife of 40 years Alvera; son, Aaron (Lori) Baker of DeWitt; daughter, Sharon (David) Fitch of Lansing; seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ilene and brother Gale. Memorial service details will be forthcoming at http://www.ucglansing.org or Keck-Coleman Funeral Home In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity / orphanage of donor’s choice. Arrangements by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns 989-224-4422.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at, St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, Michigan on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. A Rosary will be prayed Tuesday evening at 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Visitation will be Monday evening 6-8 P.M. and Tuesday 2-8 P.M. with family present 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. with burial taking place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan. Rev. Fr. Wolfgang Streichardt will officiate. Harold was born in Lansing, Michigan on December 18, 1935 the son of Leo Michael and Margaret Lucille (Sandel) Slowinski. He graduated from St. Johns High School with the class of 1956. On September 5, 1959 he married Helen M. Bernath at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, Michigan, and resided most of his life in Elsie, Michigan. He retired from Midland Ross Corporation in Owosso, Michigan in 1984 after 28 years of service, and was a member of St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, Michigan. Harold was a volunteer for the Ovid – Elsie Football Program for 37 years. He also enjoyed fishing, woodworking and feeding and watching birds. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Helen M. Slowinski of Elsie, Michigan, 2 daughters, Theresa and Doug Clark of Holt, Michigan, Mary Jo and Ryan Ackels of St. Johns, Michigan, 2 sons, Mark Slowinski of Elsie, Michigan, Paul and Sandy Slowinski of Ashley, Michigan, 6 grandchildren, Jennifer, Andrew, Josh, Courtney, Jacob and Saige, 2 sisters, Onalee Kent of Louisiana, Margaret Ann Bernath of Ovid, Michigan, one brother Mike Slowinski of Perrinton, Michigan, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents. Memorials can be made to the Ovid–Elsie Football Program in his memory. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. John P. Hackett DeWitt, MI Age 72, died February 3, 2006; born July 11, 1933 in Lansing, Michigan where he was a resident all of his life. He was a member of Valley Farms Baptist Church and the Harrison Moose Lodge. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting, camping and fishing with his family. He was preceded in death by his sister, Alice Hackett. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Melanie; 2 daughters, Karen (Jana Jirak) Holoweiko of Lansing and Shannon (Aaron) Goodwin of Lowell; 4 grandchildren, Sam, Simon and Seth Holoweiko and Shea Goodwin; 2 brothers, Timothy Hackett of St. Johns and Lawrence (Loretta) Hackett of Walled Lake; and 2 sisters, Mona Smith and Gloria Lewis both of Lansing. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 6, 10:00 a.m. at Valley Farms Baptist Church, 1141 East State Road, Lansing with the Rev. David R. Leisman officiating. Interment will follow in Glendale Cemetery, Okemos. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the Church or Hospice Services, P.O. Box 30480, Lansing, MI 48909 in memory of Mr. Hackett. Frances Susann Litchfield died February 2, 2006 at the age of 68. She was born February 1, 1938 in Toledo, OH the daughter of Wesley Reed and Susan (Pavlovic) Brown. She received her MSW from Michigan State University, and was a retired Clinical Director for Catholic Social Services of Muskegon, and then a Private Practice Social Worker for 11 years until 2005. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Gary) Weisenberger of Ovid, her son, Mark (Chris) Miller of Kingsley, MI, her grandchildren, Michael (Johannah) Piggott, Trisha Piggott, Samantha Miller, Casey Miller, and Jessica Miller and her father. She was preceded in death by her son Joseph Watson and her mother. There will be no visitation or funeral services at this time. Sympathies may be expressed in the form of contributions to Breast Cancer Awareness in Frances' name. The family is being served by the Houghton Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes.
Surviving are his wife, Gracie Ansley-Henning; 1 daughter, Sarah Ann Henning of Indian River; and stepchildren, Clifford and Sherry Ansley, James Ansley, Melanie Ansley-Vanauker, Al Ansley and John Ansley. Memorial services will be held Monday, February 6, 4:00 p.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing. The family will receive friends at the chapel Monday 1 hour prior to the service. Those desiring may make contributions to Mother Teresa House, P.O. Box 13004, Lansing, MI 48910 in memory of Mr. Henning.
He is survived by his wife Phyllis, a son Brent Ray of St. Johns and a daughter Ann and Kurt Morris of St Johns; granddaughters, Alexandra and Arianna Morris; a brother, Tom and Joann Ray of Gladwin, and a sister Linda and Ron Abraham of Lansing; brothers and sisters in-law, Dorwin and Marilyn Clark of Marion, Jackie and Roger Barger of Belding and Daniel and Andrea Clark of St. Johns; mother-in-law, Almeda Clark of Bath He was preceded in death by his parents and father in law, Walter Clark. Funeral services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home
on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Merlin and Kay Pratt officiating. Burial
will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, 2-8 P.M.
and Monday, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
Surviving are her children, Ed (Angie) Sleight of Ovid, Yvonne (Jan) Whitenbacher of Ionia, Chuck (Kim) Hopkins of Bath, Sue (Ed) Decker of Fowler, Sharee (Nick) Atkins of St. Johns, Harriet, Terry, and Fannie Iler all of Middleton; step-children, Tom Iler, Jim Iler, Mary Iler, Linda Iler; 21 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; one brother Don Sleight of Kalkaska. She was preceded in death by her husband Melvil Iler and a step-daughter Marty. Funeral services were held 6:00 pm Thursday, February 2, 2006 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns 989-224-4422 with Pastor Russ McCoy officiating. |
Russell M. Ormsby died February 8, 2006 at the age
of 86. Born in Zanesville, Indiana July 24, 1919, the son of Roy and Grace (Beaty) Ormsby.
He attended school in Eaton County and graduated from St. Johns High School in 1937. He
was a member of Price United Methodist Church, a board member and trustee and served as
Treasurer. He was a 4-H Leader for 13 years and a D.H.I.A. member and served on the board.
He was also a member and on the board of M.M.P.A., and the Holstein Friesian Association.
He was a dairy farmer for 45 years. He married Jean Neller April 17, 1942, and she
preceded him in death on April 18, 2000. 
Allan Richard Terrell age 40
of Bannister, Michigan died Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at Clinton Memorial Hospital St.
Johns, MI.
Barbara Jo
Tessman age 45 of Ashley, Michigan died Monday, February 6, 2006 at her home.
Danny Tessman Sr. age 47 of
Ashley, Michigan died Monday, February 6, 2006 at his home.
Robert E. Jones, 75 of rural
Owosso died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006 at his home. Bob was born July 19, 1930 in St. Johns, MI
the son of Walter H. and Josephine Hefty Jones. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had
worked at Diamond Reo, General Motors, Ovid Farmers Elevator and Chamberlain Lumber Co.On
November 27, 1952 Bob married Lela J. Gregory in Owosso, MI. She preceded him in death on
May 14, 1992. Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing. 
Surrounded by
his children and in the arms of his dedicated and devoted wife, Larry Strickland went to
be with the Lord February 6, 2006 at the age of 63. He was born June 3, 1942 in Owosso, MI
the son of Peter and Maxine (Carlton) Strickland. Larry retired from General Motors as a
Job Setter after 35 years of service, he was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church,
Knights of Columbus, was a Little League Coach for the St. Johns Youth Baseball
Organization for 10 years and was a prop designer for St. Johns High School Theatre
Department. He married Eileen McLaughlin in Seattle, WA on April 15, 1966; and they shared
39 years of marriage. She survives him. 
Homer R. Hoshield age 77 of
Haslett, Michigan died Sunday, February 5, 2006 at Edward Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI.
Bion M. Baker passed away, at
home, Saturday, February 4, 2006 at the age of 83. He was born May 27, 1922 in Saginaw, MI
the eldest son of Asa and Lela (Munson) Baker. He was a graduate of Ovid High School and
attended MSU School of Engineering. He served his country during WWII as an airplane
mechanic in the Army Air Force and later became a salesman. 
Harold D.
Slowinski age 70 of Elsie, Michigan died on Saturday, February 4, 2006 at Sparrow
Hospital, Lansing, Michigan. 
Ronald
Franklin Henning DeWitt, MI Born April 22, 1928, the son of Franklin and Anna (Kaufman)
Henning of DeWitt, MI. He was a member of the DeWitt German Methodist Church and a
graduate of DeWitt High School. On the family dairy farm, he and his father enjoyed
collecting arrowheads and other Indian artifacts. As a farmer he enjoyed working with
their team of draft horses and had a love of gardening. He enjoyed learning about history,
especially his family heritage. He was able to travel to Europe tracing family ancestry
from Germany to Ohio and finally to Clinton County. In his later years he continued
traveling around the country with his wife, Gracie. He enjoyed walking and driving his
1963 Dodge antique pickup. 
Margaret
Crowell, age 87 died February 3, 2006. She was born in Greenbush Township May 13, 1918,
the daughter of Edwin and Ruth (Palmer) Walling. Margaret married Bertrum "Pete"
Crowell August 24, 1936 and he preceded her in death October 29, 1994. She retired from
Ben Franklin, was a member of the First Congregational Church and the Elizabeth Winslow
Division of Women's Fellowship. 
Tony A. Ray, 57, of St. Johns died
Friday, February 3, 2006 at Sparrow Hospital following a short session of cancer. Tony was
born July 9, 1948 in Lansing, MI the son of Charles and Eileen Beckwith Ray. On April 19,
1969 he married Phyllis Clark in DeWitt, MI. He had worked at General Motors in Lansing,
and following his retirement he worked for Dean Transportation as a bus driver. Tony
enjoyed fising, camping, gardening and helping his neighbors. He was a Veteran of the U.
S. Army serving in Viet Nam, a member of the BASS Anglers of Michigan, and the Shiawassee
Chapter of the Harley Davidson Club.
Pearl M. Iler passed away Tuesday,
January 31, 2006 at the age of 74. She was born April 18, 1931 in Jackson, MI the daughter
of George and Beatrice (Aungst) Sleight.