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Richard S. Ladisky

Illana Pendell

Lindsey Ann Harden

Charlene A. (Wieber) Blizzard

Bina Marie Oberlin

Lyle K. Steffen died September 12, 2006 at the age of 89. Born in Elkhart, Indiana on March 22, 1917, the son of Walter and Dora (Schinn) Steffen. He was a farmer and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Lyle married Christine (Mazur) Lee in St. Johns on November 22, 1978 and she preceded him in death on July 15, 1994.

Surviving is his sister, Phyllis (Lou) Stites of Williamsburg, MI, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be 4:00 P.M. Thursday, September 14, 2006 at the Osgood Funeral Home, burial at Ford Cemetery with the Rev. Fr. Eoin Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends 4-7 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to Hazel Findlay Country Manor.

Rita Mary Schneider

Rita Mary Schneider Pewamo, MI. Age 82, passed away September 10, 2006 at her residence. She was born on October 10, 1923 in Clinton Co. the daughter of Peter and Mary (Kramer) Goodman. Mrs. Schneider was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pewamo and the Altar Society. She enjoyed being at home raising her family. She loved crocheting, quilting, and knitting but especially loved children. Rita is preceded in death by her husband, Clemens; son, Lee and an infant son, Clemens.

Surviving are her children Linda (Jerry) Huhn of Portland, LaVern "Butch" (Joan) Schneider of St. Johns, Roger (Special Friend, Sue Fedewa) of Pewamo, Sandy Thelen of Pewamo, Kathy (Gary) Gay of Davison, and Jerome (Mary Jane) Schneider of Pewamo; daughter-in-law, Sharon Schneider of Pewamo; 24 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sister, Esther Kramer of Pewamo; sister-in-law, Helen Goodman of Westphalia; long time friend, Edys "Susie" Herling of Pewamo.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Charlon O. Mason, Pastor at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Monday and Tuesday at the St. Mary's Funeral Chapel, 210 N. Westphalia St., Westphalia. The rosaries will be prayed at 3 and 8 p.m., Monday and 3 p.m., Tuesday. A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 8 p.m., Tuesday. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Children's Miracle Network in memory of Mrs. Schneider. Arrangements are entrusted to Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home Portland.

Robert W. Kissane

Robert W. Kissane died Saturday, September 9, 2006 at the age of 75. He was born March 25, 1931 in St. Johns the son of Byron and Mary (Motz) Kissane and lived all his life in the St. Johns area. Bob was a 1949 graduate of Rodney B. Wilson High School in St. Johns, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, was a former 4-H leader, was a member of the Farm Bureau, served on the Bingham Township Board, was a founding member of the Clinton Area Ambulance and enjoyed hunting and traveling around the United States. He was a farmer and retired in 1995. Bob married Marilyn Boron on May 10, 1952 and she survives him.

Also surviving are four daughters, Christine (Blaine) Stevens, Pauline (Tim) Brussel, Jenny (Kris) Fleischer all of St. Johns, Rita (Jerry) Mudget of Monroe,MI; one son, Jim (Kelly) Kissane of St. Johns; twelve grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Marjorie (Andy) Minarik of Elsie, Rosemary (Fred) Eldridge of Grand Forks, ND; one brother, Bill (Judy) Kissane of St. Johns and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Francis.

The Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 109 Linden, St. Johns with Rev. Fr. Eoin Murphy as Celebrant. Rite of Committal will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Monday and 2-4 and 6-8 pm Tuesday with a vigil service at 7:00 pm Tuesday at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns, 989-224-4422. Memorials may be made to Clinton County 4-H. 

Richard S. Ladisky

Richard S. Ladisky age 66 of St. Johns, Michigan died Sunday, September 10, 2006 at his home. Funeral services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, Michigan on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be on Monday 6-8 P.M. and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel. Pastor Don Ruff will officiate and burial will take place at the Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan.

Richard was born July 12, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan the son of Joseph John and Emma ( Deaner ) Ladisky. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School in St. Johns, Michigan, and resided most of his life in St. Johns, Michigan. On August 24, 1967 he married Sherry Ann Sanders in Lansing, Michigan. He was employed with Saylor Beal Manufacturing in St. Johns, Michigan retiring in 2003. He enjoyed camping and the outdoors. In the past, he was a bowler and he was also the “Iron Chef” of the grill on cookouts and was a member of Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, Michigan.

Survivors include his wife, Sherry Ann Ladisky of St. Johns, Michigan, 4 children, Lynn Pyle and Dave Allen of Ithaca, Michigan, Robin and Randy Doyen of St. Johns, Michigan, Margaret and Gary Simpson of St. Johns, Michigan, Joseph John Ladisky of St. Johns, Michigan, 8 grandchildren, David, Jessica, Jamie, Evan, Steven, Nathann and Erynne, Erica, Bill, one sister of Joanne Ladisky of Alma, Michigan, 1 brother, Dale and Sue Ladisky of Elsie, Michigan. He was predeceased in death by his parents, son William Bearndt, infant son Timothy, 1 sister, Barbara Teets. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Great Lakes Hospice in his memory. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns chapel.

Charlene A. (Wieber) Blizzard

Charline A. (Wieber) Blizzard died September 9, 2006 at the age of 73. Born in St. Johns on March 26, 1933, the daughter of Kenneth and Mable (Feazel) Hammond. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and volunteered at St. Vincent DePaul. Charline married Lloyd Wieber in St. Johns in September 1953 and he preceded her in death on April 24, 1972. She then married Kenneth Blizzard in St. Johns in August 1974 and he preceded her in death in November 1984.

Surviving is her daughter, Debbie (Tom) Orr of Battle Creek, son, Bob (Starr) Wieber of St. Johns, step-son, Kurt (Sharon) Blizzard of Williamston, grandchildren, Scott Orr of Battle Creek, Michelle (Kevin) Koyle of Kalamazoo, Jason Wieber of Canadian Lakes, MI, Kimberly Wieber, Justin Wieber, both of St. Johns and Kenneth Blizzard of Williamston, sisters, Mary Lou (Bob) Zuker of St. Johns and Jean (Fred) Green of Alma. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her son, Craig K. Wieber and her parents.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery with Rev. Fr. Eoin Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Tuesday at the Osgood Funeral Home with a rosary prayed at 3 P.M. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to Sparrow Hospice.

Illana Pendell

Illana Pendell Laingsburg, MI Illana Pendell, age 57, died Friday, September 8, 2006 at her home after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Illana was born in Lansing on October 23, 1948 to Victor and Betty (Freeman) Johnson. She was a 1966 graduate of Fulton High School and on August 1, 1969 she married Ben Pendell in Middleton, Michigan. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in St. Johns and worked for the State of Michigan.

Illana is survived by her husband Ben; three children, Stacy Oliva of Laingsburg, Jamie (Bennett) Johnston of Sausalito, CA and Cami Pendell of Grand Ledge; and three grandchildren, Michael and Joshua Oliva and Samuel Johnston. She is also survived by two brothers, Rodney (Edith) Johnson of Nebraska and Bill Johnson of Lake Station, MI.

Funeral Services will be on Monday at 1:00 p.m. September 11, 2006 at the Watkins Brothers Funeral Home in Laingsburg with the Reverend Marjery Schleicher officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, one hour before service time. Burial will take place in the Reed Cemetery. Memorial may be given to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Bina Marie Oberlin

Bina Marie Oberlin age 84 of Bannister, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 7, 2006 at Covenant Healthcare Saginaw, MI after a brief illness.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Monday, September 11, 2006 at 11:00 AM. Pastor John will officiate with burial at Riverside Cemetery Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2006 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M.
Bina was born in Brant, Michigan on December 11, 1921 the daughter of Arthur Fletcher and Ora Thompson. She resided most of her life in Bannister area since 1973. and attended St. Charles Schools graduated from . Bina married Jack Oberlin on July 7, 1973 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a homemaker, and she enjoyed many clubs, and social activities like the Elba Sunshine Club. She was faithful in community service such as Meals on Wheels and the Crop Walk. She and Jack enjoyed music, dancing, and gardening together. Her Bannister United Methodist Church family was also a big part of her life. Bina faithfully served the Lord there thru United Methodist Women, Elba Sunday School, Choir, and she served on the Administration Board.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Jack Oberlin of Bannister, MI, 2 daughters; LaWanda Klonowski of Saginaw, MI, Charlotte and Ron McGaw of Saginaw, MI, 1 son Jerald and Judy Vincent of Hemlock, MI, 1 stepdaughter Janet Oberlin of Flint, MI, 7 grandchildren 3 sisters; Rebecca Hollenbeck of Byron, MI, Arlene Hintermeister of Yuma, AZ, Opal Frederick of Breckenridge, MI, 1 brother: Darnell and Barbara Fletcher of Crestline, CA, and sisters-in-law; Myrna Fletcher, Lillian Fletcher, and Delores Fletcher. She is predeceased by her parents, brothers Guy, Delbert, William, Niles, and Jerry Fletcher, and sister Cora Buich.

Memorials may be made to Bannister United Methodist Church. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes.

Lindsey Ann Harden

Lindsey Ann Harden age 23 of Ovid, Michigan died Thursday, September 7, 2006 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ St. Johns, Michigan on Sunday, August 10, 2006 at 3:00 PM. Pastor Dan Cameron will officiate with burial at Duplain Township Cemetery Duplain Twp., Michigan. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2006 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M.

Lindsey was born in Owosso, Michigan on August 11, 1983 the daughter of Robert and Julie A. ( George ) Harden. She resided most of her life in Ovid, Michigan with her parents and attended Clinton County RESA, St. Johns, Michigan. Lindsey loved all her family and had a lot of love to give. She enjoyed riding the bus and her aide Harriet Hier. She enjoyed going to school and had a lot of friends there. She loved her teacher Carrie Johnson, and all the aides that worked there. Lindsey enjoyed music, singing, and playing her maraca. She liked going to church and having secrets being told to her. She enjoyed birthday parties, shopping, and going places. She loved life and all the love that was shown to her. She always had a smile on her face. Lindsey will be missed by all the people who have come in contact with her throughout her life. Lindsey was a member Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI

She is survived by her parents Robert and Julie Harden of Ovid, MI, 3 brothers; Rob and Melissa Harden of Ovid, MI, Brad Harden and Mandi Snyder of Ovid, MI, Matt Harden of Ovid, MI, 1 nephew Samuel Harden of Ovid, MI, grandparents Harry and Thelma Harden of Elsie, MI, many special aunts, uncles, and cousins, special friends Donald and Harriet Hier of Ovid, MI, nurses; Barb Mascho and husband Lee of Perry, MI, and Dora Perry of Diamondale, MI. She is predeceased by her grandparents Floyd and Goldie (her Bumble Bee Grandma) George, and uncle, Bill Harden.

Memorials may be made to Clinton County RESA or Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes.