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Norman L. Fitzpatrick Norman L. Fitzpatrick age 69, passed away on March 13, 2007. Born June 14, 1937, in St. John's, Michigan. He was a Retired Produce Director from D&W Food Centers in Grand Rapids, and longtime member of the Rockford United Methodist Church. Norman was an avid outdoorsman, and he especially enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Diane; and their three wonderful children, Norman Jr. "Bud" (Amanda), Joy Lynn(Paul) Schaefer, and Julie (Rodney) Toor. He was the proud and devoted grandfather of Dane Fitzpatrick, Daniel Schaefer, Elizabeth Schaefer, Thomas Shepherd, David Fitzpatrick, Sarah Schaefer, Maxmilian Toor, Emily Fitzpatrick, Rowan Toor, and Iain Fitzpatrick. Dear son of Helen Fitzpatrick. Brother of Shirley (Henry) Attwell, Bruce (Norma), Stuart (Sharon), and David (Sally). He was preceded in death by father, Glendon, and by brother, Roger. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 31, 2007, at 11am from the Rockford United Methodist Church, 159 East Maple Street, Rockford, MI. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society "Relay for Life," 3100 West Rd, Building 2, Suite 110, East Lansing, MI, 48823. Please add: In memory of Norman L. Fitzpatrick when writing out check. The family was served by the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth.
Surviving are her children, Phyllis McRae of AZ, Cathy Daily of Cadillac, Phillip Lonsbery of Springport, Doris Bargy of East Lansing, Ernest (Jean) Carr of Elsie, Joan (Jim) Brown of Ovid, Mary (Randy) Smith of Houston, TX; step-son, Henry (Marle) Carr of Lake Orion; 16 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Thursday, March 29, 2007 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns 989-224-4422 with Rev. Fr. Raymond Urbanek officiating. Private interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid. The family will receive relatives and friends 6 to 8 pm Wednesday with a Rosary prayed at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Ovid Health Care Center Activities Fund.
Marjorie D. Merriott, died March 24, 2007 at the age of 83. She was born in Colony, Kansas on July 28, 1923, the daughter of George Chandler and Melinda (Joens) Denton. She married John Winston Merriott on February 6, 1947 at Danforth Chapel in Lawrence, KS. Marjorie was a proofreader for the East Lansing Towne Courier newspaper, two advertising agencies in Grand Rapids, Stevens Advertising and Sefton Associates. Marjorie was a Tupperware Representative for many years. She was also a member of glee clubs and involved in the Civic Theater musicals in Grand Rapids. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and the company of her black pug, Chandler. Marjorie is survived by her two daughters, Gayle (Robert) Durbin of Olathe, KS and Jan (Michael) Williams of Grand Rapids, MI, her grandchildren, Neil (Kari), Brian, Christin and Cory Faccio; John, Jared and Jordan Wight; Adam Bagwell; and her great grandchild, Brett Daniel Faccio, her special niece, Denise Hurst and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, brother, Lovay Denton, her daughter Marilyn Marie Faccio and her son, Daniel Chandler Merriott. A memorial service and committal will be held at the Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns, MI. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Raymond F. Schafer, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2007. He was born on March 16, 1921 in Fowler the son of Joseph and Mary (George) Schafer. Raymond was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Westphalia and the Knights of Columbus St. Jude Thaddeus #2890 Council. He was a lifelong farmer and was a member of the South Fowler fast pitch softball team. Raymond was preceded in death by a son Gerald, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, 4 brothers-in-law and 2 sisters-in-law. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Elizabeth; children, Mary Ann (Roger) Dershem of St. Johns, Janet (Brent) Coffman of St. Johns, Rick (Patti) Schafer of Eagle, Bob (Doris) Schafer of Eagle, and Ron (Karen) Schafer of Westphalia; 16 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Arthur (Mildred) Schafer; sister, Erma Thelen; and sister-in-law, Burlene Schafer. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Cecilio Reyna at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 26, 2007 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Westphalia. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Westphalia Funeral Chapel, 210 N. Westphalia St., Westphalia. The Rosary will be prayed at 3:00 and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday with a Scriptural Wake Service be prayed at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either the Catholic Relief Services or the Sparrow Hospice.
Tony is survived by his wife, Jeanne of St. Johns, daughters, Marcy (Chris Haywood) Davy of Ypsilanti, Lisa (Brad Manzullo) Davy of St. Johns and Brooke (Matt) Keilen of Wichita Falls, TX. Also surviving Tony are his mother, Marlene Davy and brothers, Bud (Jean) Davy, James Davy, David (Sue) Davy, Sandy Davy and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Davy. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 26, 2007 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Eoin Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Sunday at the Osgood Funeral Home with a vigil service at 7:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan. Erma V. Kadolph died March 22, 2007, at the age of 93. Born
in Fairfield Township, MI on November 21, 1913, the daughter of Earl and Gladys (Curtis)
Darling. She married Lawrence Kadolph Sr. on June 22, 1934 in Shiawassee County, MI. She
was a homemaker most of her life. Robert Reid, Sr. Edgar B. Prowant
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Beverly; son, Jon Prowant, Ovid; stepdaughter, Janie (Brad) Quinn, St. Johns; stepdaughter, Mary Jo (Werner) Bartels, Tonganoxie, Kansas; and stepson, Gary Hinton, St. Johns. Ed is also survived by grandchildren, Carrie and Chad Quinn, Celeste and Leah Bartels, Andrew and Gary B. Hinton, Jordan (Casey) Messer; great-grandson, Kahden Messer; brother, William Prowant, Gaines; sister, Arlene (Willard) Hilgendorf, Perry; and first wife, Marie. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sons Ron and Sam. Cremation will take place and a memorial service is being planned for mid-May.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with the Rev. Fr. Phil Schweda officiating. Burial to follow at St. Paul Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Nelson-House Funeral Home this evening 6 to 8 p.m., and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the family present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Rosary will be prayed Thursday evening at 7 p.m. Joseph was born June 29, 1922, in Flint, the son of Stanley and Mary (Marcheski) Guyski. He served in the United States Army during World War II. On Oct. 26, 1946, he married Elizabeth Benko at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Owosso. Joseph was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, the VFW in Owosso and the American Legion in Elsie. He enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing and working on the family farm. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by: his wife, Elizabeth; children, Joe Jr. (Susan) Guyski, Jerry (Diana) Guyski, Linda (Richard) Miles, David (Michele) Guyski; grandchildren, Jenae (Gary) VanEffen, Dan (Becky) Guyski, Jacob and Karen Guyski, Elizabeth and Sarah Miles, David Jr. and Matthew Guyski; three great-grandchildren, Hailey, Tyler and Brendan VanEffen; brothers, Arthur Guysky, Frank (Ann) Guysky; sisters, Francis Wiegel, Helen (John) Conroy; sister-in-law, Margaret Guyski; and several nieces, nephews and loving family members. He was predeceased by brothers, Stanley, Adam and John; sister, Celia. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. |
Nida Dunham, a local
artist, age 89 of Elsie, Michigan died Monday, March 26, 2007 at Hazel I. Findlay Country
Manor St. Johns, MI. 
Anna (Carr) Ponder of Ovid,
died Monday, March 26, 2007 at the age of 79. She was born May 19, 1927 in Westphalia
Township, Clinton County, MI the daughter of John and Mary Rose (Aldredge) Leik. Anna was
a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and was a retired cook at Ovid Health Care Center.
Roxanne Jean Husted died
March 23, 2007, at the age of 46. She was born in Carson City, Michigan on March 6, 1961,
the daughter of James and Sharon (Avery) Husted. Roxanne was an office manager at Barnard
Manufacturing. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, scrap
booking and bowling in her Royal Scot bowling league. 
Thomas "Tony"
Davy died March 22, 2007, at the age of 48. Born in Ann Arbor, MI on March 15, 1959, the
son of Elmer and Marlene (Visel) Davy. He was a self-employed HVAC technician and a member
of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Tony was married to Jeanne Miller in Remus, MI on June 7,
1980. 
Joseph J. Guyski Sr., age
84, of Henderson, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at Hazel Findlay Country Manor in
St. Johns. Mr. Guyski was a press operator for Federal Mogul and also worked on the family
dairy farm.