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Russell T. Brown

Rosemarie Nuser (Baxter) of Englewood, FL, formerly of St. Johns, MI. Wonderful grandmother, mother and sister died peacefully with family and friends by her side, Sunday, January 28, 2007, at age 75. Rosie was born August 5, 1931 to Fred and Rose Baxter in Lansing. In 1949 Rosie graduated from Lansing Eastern and married James, which began an exciting 55 years of marriage. Together Jim and Rosie owned and operated "The Roadhouse" restaurant for 25-plus years in St. Johns, MI and raised their two daughters. Rosie enjoyed traveling the world and playing golf, cards, and the slots, all with family and her many, many friends over the years. To know Rosie was to love her; the giggly laugh, and contagious smile, often accompanied by stories of sinking a long putt, while she sipped her occasional 'iced' beer.

Rosie is survived by her sister Betty (Floyd) Skinner of Swartz Creek, MI; daughter Patti (Walt) Amick of Arvada, CO; 7 grandchildren (Jason, Sam, Ryan, Debra, Jon, Josh and Gabe); 7 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and friends both north and south. Rosie was welcomed to heaven by her husband James O. Nuser, daughter Cathy M. Colthorp, sister Juanita Assiff and brother Richard Baxter.

A memorial service will be held 12 Noon, Saturday, February 3, 2007 at the Osgood Funeral Home, St. Johns. A memorial will also be held February 8 at the Alameda Isles Community Center in Englewood.

Russell T. Brown

Russell T. Brown died January 30, 2007 at the age of 84. Born October 24, 1922 in Duplain Township, he was the son of Vere and Maybelle (Risley) Brown and lived in St. Johns and Lansing before moving to Bath. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1940. Russell was a Technician 5th Grade in the US Army during WWII serving 34 months in the South Pacific. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and gardening and was an associate member of Spile Dam Hunting Club in Newberry. Russell retired from the Michigan Dept. of Transportation in 1985 after 28 years of service. Just prior to his retirement, he graduated Magna Cum Laude with an Associates Degree in Applied Technology from Lansing Community College, was a member of Phi Theta Kappa, and taught Heating and Air Conditioning at LCC. On April 12, 1950, he married Nanette L. Phelps in Lansing and she survives him.

Also surviving are two sons, Vere (Sheri) Brown of Laingsburg and Jack (Dawn) Brown of Bath, six grandchildren, Korinne (Aaron) Orlowski, Jacob (Emily) Brown, Caleb, Pete, Amanda, and Elisabeth Brown, one great grandchild, Deacon Aaron Orlowski, five sisters, Dorothy Gates of Lansing, Lillian Searles, Isabelle Cleland, Lucille Davis all of St. Johns, and Donna (Edward) Preston of Harrison, several nieces/nephews/cousins.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 2, 2007, at Osgood Funeral Home, St. Johns, burial at Rose Cemetery, Bath, with Pastor John Walworth officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. Thursday and 10-11 A.M. Friday at the funeral home.

Richard G. Werner

Richard G. Werner died January 29, 2007 at the age of 67. He was born May 8, 1939 in Pewamo, Michigan the son of Herman and Ruth (Haarer) Werner. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pewamo.

He is survived by his two sisters, Norma Jean (Robert) Lincoln of Muskegon and Marlene (Gary) Chartrand of Pewamo, his four brothers, William (Charlene) Werner of Westphalia, Herbert (Pat) Werner, Donald (Mary K.) Werner, and Robert (Linda) Werner all of Pewamo, 16 nieces and nephews and 25 great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 nephew, 1 niece and 1 great niece.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 2, 2007 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, burial at St. Joseph Cemetery with Rev. Fr. Charlon Mason officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday, 2:00-4:00 P.M. and 7:00-9:00 P.M. at the George Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes, Fowler, with a rosary at 8:00 P.M. Wednesday and a vigil service at 8:00 P.M. Thursday.

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