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Donna Mae Rueckert

Paul Frederick Polash

Helen Hoeve

Clarence Huffman age 65 of St. Louis, Michigan formerly of St. Johns, Michigan, died on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Gratiot Medical Center, Alma, Michigan. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Mount St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Louis on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 10 am. Visitation will be Sunday evening 6-8 P.M. and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 P. M. with a Knights of Columbus Rosary being prayed at 5:00 P.M. on Monday evening at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel. Rev. Fr. Kevin Maksym will officiate and burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan.

Clarence was born in Marion, Indiana on August 4, 1941 the son of Clarence Charles and Rose Marie (Edwards) Huffman Sr. He he attended school in California and on November 2, 1962 he married Judy Hussong in Marion Indiana. Clarence worked as an auto mechanic for several years at Tuffy Auto Services in Owosso and Keelean Buick in St. Johns, Michigan. Clarence was a 3rd and 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a proud special deputy volunteer of the Ingham County Sheriffs Department. He loved his grandchildren and his dog Rosie; he loved hunting, fishing and golfing and spending time with his family. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the D.A.V.

Survivors include his wife, Judy Huffman of St. Louis, Michigan, 4 children, Edward Huffman of Middleton, Michigan, Michael and Cathy Huffman of Bel Air, Michigan, Timothy and Michelle Huffman of Maple Rapids, Michigan, Jennie and Martin Smith of Alma, Michigan, 8 grandchildren, Edward, Judy, Amanda, Carilynn, Timmy, Brandon, Christopher, Sierra, 4 sisters and 6 brothers, and his dog Rosie. He was predeceased by his parents, 1 son Clarence Charles Huffman III, 1 sister.

Memorials may be made to the family.  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel.

Joseph S. Bernath

Joseph S. Bernath age 87 of Bannister, Michigan died Sunday, December 17, 2006 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday December 19, 2006 at 11:00 A.M at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church in Bannister, Michigan with Rev. Fr. Wolfgang Streichardt. Visitation will be held Monday, December 18, 2006 from 5-7 P.M. Rosary will be prayed Monday evening at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Joseph was born February 28, 1919 in Chicago Heights, Illinois the son of Andro and Katerina (Duzek) Bernath. He resided most of his life in the Bannister area. He married Irene M. Minarik on July 4, 1947 at St. Cyril's Catholic Church in Bannister, Michigan. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He was a member of St. Cyril's Catholic Church in Bannister, Michigan. He was a member of St. Cyril's Catholic Church Men’s Club and Usher’s Club, American Legion Post #502, he served in the U.S. Army in WWII. He loved fishing, hunting, playing the accordion and he enjoyed Polka music.

He is survived by his wife Irene M. Bernath, son David and Sherri Bernath of Bath, Michigan, grandson Noah Bernath of Traverse City, Michigan, brother Frank and Mary Bernath, and he is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, 2 sisters; Anna Kopchitz, Josie Oberlin, 3 brothers; Nicholas, Steve and Andrew Bernath.

Memorials may be made to St. Cyril's Catholic Church in Bannister, Michigan. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.

Betty J. Fox

Betty J. Fox, 91 formerly of Mesa, AZ and St. Johns, MI passed away December 11, 2006 in Tucson, AZ. She was born as Buleah B. Krepps in Brock, Saskatchewan, Canada on August 19, 1915 to William and Minnie (Russell) Krepps. She was raised as Betty Jane Ross from early childhood by foster parents Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Ross of St Johns, MI and Pittsburgh, PA. She was preceded in death by her first husband Chester V. Gwyer of NC and her second husband Leo C. Fox of Mesa, AZ, previously of St. Johns, MI.

She is survived by two sons, Chester D. "Skip" (Mary Jane) Gwyer of Stevensville, MI and Bruce J. Fox of Cottonwood, AZ. She is also survived by four stepsons, Charles E. (Virginia) Fox of Mt. Peasant, MI, Dale L. Fox of St. Johns, MI, David S. (Carol) Fox of Green Valley, AZ and Paul E. (Edesse) Fox of Prospect Harbor, ME.

Funeral services will be Monday, December 18, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at Mountain View Mortuary Chapel 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ with visitation from 1:00 p.m. to service time. Contributions may be made to your local Alzheimer’s Association in lieu of flowers.

Donna Mae Rueckert

Donna Mae Rueckert passed away December 12, 2006, at the age of 71. She was born in St. Johns on September 11, 1935, the daughter of Lloyd and Alberta (Thompson) Myers.

Surviving are her sons, Ron Myers of St. Johns, James (Kathy) Forrest of Clearwater, FL, Lloyd Rueckert and Mark Rueckert, both of St. Johns, daughters, Kim (fiancé Jerry Perez) Darnell of Ionia, Sandra Barnett of St. Johns, Lori (Frank) Race of Six Lakes, MI and Michelle (Gary) Parish of Cadillac, 23 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, brother, Gary (Joanne) Myers of Owosso, sisters, Joyce (Maynard) Failing of Carson City, Mary Gallagher of St. Johns and Barbara (Gary) Werner of Ovid, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Thomas and brother, Richard Myers and father, Lloyd E. Myers.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 16, 2006 at the Osgood Funeral Home, burial at Union Home Cemetery with Pastor Don Ruff officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.

Paul Frederick Polash

Paul Frederick Polash age 57 of Ashley, Michigan died Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister, MI on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 10:00 AM. Rev. Fr. Wolfgang Streichardt will officiate with burial at Ford Cemetery Gratiot County, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 15, 2006 from 2-8 P.M. with family present 2-4 and 6-8 P.M., Rosary will be prayed Friday evening at 6:00 P.M.

Paul was born in Saginaw, Michigan on February 15, 1949 the son of Louis and Erma( Gasper ) Polash. He resided most of his life in the Ashley area and graduated from Ashley High School with the class of 1967. Paul married Dorothy Scott on May 13, 1983 in St. Johns, Michigan. He retired from G.M. in 2002 after 35 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Paul was a member of St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, MI.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy Polash of Ashley, MI, one daughter Amber Polash of Ashley, MI, 2 sons John Polash of Ashley, MI, Brian Polash of Ashley, MI, mother Erma Polash of Ashley, MI, 8 sisters; Pat and Bob Federspiel of Chesaning, MI, Pam and Paul Miscak of Ithaca, MI, Cathryn and David Perkett of Lapeer, MI, Cecilia Polash of Ashley, MI, Frances and Kenny Albaugh of Hemlock, MI, Mildred and Tom Siegrist of Hemlock, MI, Stephanie and Ron Burgess of Ithaca, MI, Julie and Hank Matulewicz of Chapin, MI, 5 brothers; David and Mareen Polash of Ashley, MI, Thomas Polash of Ashley, MI, Michael and Debbie Polash of Ashley, MI, Louis and Clara Polash of Ashley, MI, Mark and Kim Polash of Hemlock, MI, many nieces and nephews, and one goddaughter Marna. He is predeceased by his father and 2 brothers Jimmy and Jerry.

Memorials may be made to Sparrow Healthcare Foundation. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.

Helen Hoeve

Helen Hoeve, 101 of Ovid died Thursday, December 14, 2006 at Ovid Healthcare Center. She was born on March 12, 1905 in Falmouth, MI the daughter of Henry and Wilhemina (VanDenboogert) Spykerman. Helen was a homemaker and had worked at Ovid Gamble Store for several
years. On May 1, 1926 she married Henry Hoeve in Grand Rapids, MI. In May of  1930 they moved to Ovid. He preceded her in death in 1989. Helen had lived in  Mesa AZ 1991 until 2003 when she moved back to Ovid.

She is urvived by her brother Ray Spykerman of Arizona, a Great Nephew Robert Hodges of Saginaw, a Great Niece Ruth Hodges of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Funeral services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 1:00 P.M. with Kathy Leydorf officiating. Burial
will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Ovid. Visitation will be on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until service time. Memorials may be given to the Charity of the Donors Choice.