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Rev. Robert E. Pung S.V.D.

Gaila Wanda (Wing) Stewart

David Leon Curtis

Richard "Dick" G. Van Ells

Frederick Miller Lansing, MI Age 82, died October 1, 2006 in Lansing. He was born in Fowler, the son of Fred and Edith (Feldpausch) Miller. Mr. Miller was a member of the Elks Lodge #196, Knights of Columbus #788, and belonged to the Society of Automotive Engineers for 50 years. Mr. Miller was also a charter member of St. Gerard Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathleen A. Miller in 1992.

Surviving are his wife, Patricia A. Miller; son, Bruce (Val) Miller; daughters Ellen (Tom) Brandenburg, Diane (Steven) Phipps; stepchildren, Marsha (Tom) Frain, Michael Thomas; 8 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; sisters Gertrude Schueller and Theresa (George) Fox; brothers Herman (Kathleen) Miller, James (Sandra) Miller, Edward (Evelyn) Miller.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 11:00 AM at St. Gerard Catholic Church. Visitation will be at Tiffany Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. with a Rosary being prayed at 8:00 PM. and 10:00 AM to 11:00 at the church. Contributions in Mr. Miller's memory to Ingham County Humane Society and St. Gerard Catholic Church. Rite of Committal in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery with Military Honors. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home.

Rose Isabel Thelen

Rose Isabel Thelen Fowler, MI March 1, 1905-October 1, 2006 Rose Isabel Thelen, age 101, of Fowler passed away October 1, 2006. She was the daughter of Frank and Louise (Feneis) Snyder. She was married to Arnold J. Thelen on January 7, 1928, who preceded her in death in 1992. Rose was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler, Daughters of Isabella, and the Christian Mothers Society. She also sang in the choir for many years. During her 101 years Rose was a homemaker and will always be remembered for her famous sugar cookies, which no one has been able to duplicate, her Christmas popcorn balls, and a unique and witty sense of humor. Special thanks to the caring staff of Hazel Findlay Country Manor in St. Johns where Rose was a resident over the last 6 years.

Rose and Arnold had three children, Gladys Schueller, Elsie Zuker, both of St. Johns, and Max Thelen of Fowler, all of whom survive her. She is also survived by one brother, Edmund (Kay) Snyder of Livonia; grandchildren, Daniel Schueller, Kent Schueller, Ray Schueller, Jane Schueller, Nancy Zuker, Tom (Tamara) Zuker, Lee (Diane) Zuker, Kay (Russ) Held, and Lynne (Ken) Frechen; and eight great-grandchildren, Kari Schueller, Katie, Christopher, Michael, Alex, and Kyle Zuker, Dillon and Adam Frechen. She was preceded in death by sisters, Mathilda Smith and Regina Butt, and brother, William Snyder.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, burial at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery with the Rev. Fr. Maurice Hayes officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Goerge Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes, 11112 W. Ionia, Fowler. A Rosary will be prayed 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Rose's name to Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Rev. Robert E. Pung S.V.D.

Rev. Robert E. Pung S.V.D. Formerly of Westphalia, MI Age 90, passed away September 28, 2006. Loving son of the late John and Julianna Pung.

Wake service will be Tuesday 7:00 p.m. at the Divine Word Residence Chapel, 1901 Waukegan Rd., Techny, IL 60082. Inurnment Bay St. Louis, MS. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in the name of Fr. Pung for the retirement of our missionaries at Divine Word Residence, 1901 Waukegan Rd., P.O. Box 6000, Techny, IL 60082. For information, Hanekamp Funeral Home (847) 272-3890.

David Leon Curtis

David Leon Curtis age 49 of St. Johns, Michigan died on Saturday, September 30, 2006 at his home. Memorial services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at 3:30 P.M. Visitation will be on Saturday afternoon October 7, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. until the time of services. Pastor Walter McConkey will officiate and burial will take place in Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan.

David was born in Damariscotta, Maine on July 6, 1957 the son of Edwin H. and Kathryn ( Oliver ) Curtis and resided most of his life in Maine before moving to St. Johns, Michigan in 2000. He graduated from Lincoln Academy, New Castle, Maine. On June 24, 1974 he married Regina Crossman in Damariscotta, Maine. David had worked for the John Henry Printing Company in Lansing, Michigan and was the owner of Curtis Custom Engraving. He was a member of the BNI Business Group and Bangor Bass Club.

Survivors include his wife, Regina Curtis of St. Johns, Michigan, 2 sons, Daniel and Andrea Curtis of Hermon, Maine, David and Pam Curtis of St. Johns, Michigan, 10 grandchildren, David III, Taran, Colt’n, MacKenzie, Krista, Kassie, Katryna, Nathin, Alyssa, Clare, mother, Katheryn Emerson of Knoxville, Iowa 1 sister, Lindi Burk, 4 brothers, Wayne Curtis, Jimmy Emerson, Dwayne Curtis, Edwin Curtis, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Edwin Curtis, and step-father, Raymond Emerson. Memorial may be made to, Clinton Area Home Hospice. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel.

Richard "Dick" G. Van Ells

Richard “Dick” G. Van Ells died September 28, 2006, at the age of 77. He was born in Bengal Township on April 7, 1929, the son of Edgar and Eleanor (Fernholz) Van Ells. Dick lived most of his life in the St. Johns and Fowler area, attended St. Johns Schools, and was a farmer and heavy equipment operator, retiring in 1991. He was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Operating Engineers Local 324, Fowler Conservation Club, American Legion Post 0182-Hubbardston and Fowler High School Athletic Boosters. Dick married Rose Schmitt at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church on May 1, 1954 and she survives him.

Also surviving are 13 children, Suzie (Butch) Schafer, Lorraine (Pat) White, Patty (Tim) Woods, Ed (Cathy) Van Ells, Paul (Ginger) Van Ells, Glenn (Jane) Van Ells, Joan (Gary) Whitford, Eunice (Jamey) Hoeve, Bill (Beth) Van Ells, Joe (Chasidy) Van Ells, Ken (Tanya) Van Ells, Carolyn Lewis and Kay (Mike) Pell, 30 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Also surviving are his sisters, Donna Kuripla, Jo Rogers, Rita Thelen, Alice Gallagher, Thelma Miller, Helen Zezza, Dorothy (Carl) Witt and Ruth Hufnagel, brothers, Jim Van Ells and Mike (Peggy) Van Ells, brothers-in-law, Hilary (Tina) Schmitt and Donald (Joan) Schmitt, sisters-in-law, Romayne Schmitt and Regina Feldpausch and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Arlene Walling and brothers, Bill, Tom and Dale.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 A.M. Monday, October 2, 2006 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, burial at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery with the Rev. Fr. Denis Spitzley, Rev. Fr. Eoin Murphy, and Rev. Fr. Chinnappan Kulandai officiating. The family will receive friends 2-9 P.M. Saturday, 9-9 Sunday at the Goerge Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes, 11112 W. Ionia, Fowler. A rosary will be prayed 8 P.M. Saturday and 3 P.M. Sunday with a vigil service 8 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.

Gaila Wanda (Wing) Stewart

Gaila Wanda (Wing) Stewart, age 85, of St. Johns, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2006, at Clinton Memorial Hospital. She was born August 2, 1921 in Redlands, California, to Floyd and Lola (Burkett) Wing. On July 6, 1944 she married Richard Stewart, who preceded her in death on April 17, 2006. Gaila was also preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Lola Wing, a sister, Bernice Mead, a daughter, Patricia Richmond, a son-in-law, Perry Patterson and a grandson, Todd Skurkis.

She is survived by a daughter, Lynne Patterson of St. Louis, MI, a son, Gayle (Bea) Stewart of Wayland, a sister, Winnie Gill of St. Johns, a son-in-law, Richard Richmond of Lakeview, grandchildren, Dawn (Mark) Simancek of Hartland, Richard (Janice) Skurkis of Lake Orion, Beth (Don) Plugge of Rockford, and Ken Stewart of Wayland, and nine great grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 30, 2006 at the Osgood Funeral Home, burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery with Pastor Roger Cooper officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Pilgrim United Methodist Church, Brockway Wesleyan Church of Lakview, or Clinton Commons.